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The Channel House...

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lawton, MI
  • Place, Gravel Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wings Event Center
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Channel House...

“Channel your dream vacation”
A three bedroom two bath house on the channel at Gravel Lake in Lawton Michigan. Less than two hours from Chicago, this beautiful home sleeps eight, has a two slip dock and available lake equipment. Gravel Lake accommodates all lake activities including boating, swimming, skiing, tubing and fishing. The Lake is considered the best ice fishing location in southwest Michigan. So stop dreaming and book your reservations now. We don’t nickel and dime our guests. You will pay only our nightly rate, a nominal cleaning fee and the fee charged to you by VRBO. We cover all other expenses including taxes and other fees from VRBO.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn heat to 65 in winter and air conditioning to 82 in the summer
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 4782337

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lawton

Located in Lawton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lawton Golf Club and St. Julian Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sora Meadows and Gravel Lake. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Lawton, MI

What's nearby

  • Gravel Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Wings Event Center - 33 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Western Michigan University - 33 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Bittersweet Ski Resort - 53 min drive - 77.4 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 38 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Final Gravity Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Rock at Big Fish Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big T Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wakey Jake’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Breakfast Place - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Channel House... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Channel House...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Channel House...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Channel House...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Channel House... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Gravel Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Woolfe Park and Lawton Golf Club. Lake of the Woods and St. Julian Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always an amazing time when we stay at The Channel House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Such a cute cottage with the feeling of being at Grandma's house! We had a great long weekend relaxing, talking, and soaking up the sun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. A couple issues but resolved by Sue.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the lake

We had a wonderful stay at the lake. Everything was as advertised. Would definitely recommend. We look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was big and comfy. Beautiful waterway out back. Sue was a great help with all questions we had!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at The Channel House was wonderful! Sue and her crew never disappoint us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to come back next year. Great spot!!!Kayaking was fun. And enjoyed fishing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liss D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great friend getaway

2 lifelong friends and I shared many laughs in this home. We enjoyed the lake and the quietness of this location. The owners were awesome with their communication throughout our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend getaway.

Just an overall great time with good people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lady's retreat

Everything was great except for the check out process. The lock on the door is ridiculously difficult to operate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

For us the location was close to other family members and was perfect. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sage H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend

Place was perfect for a weekend away. Location was nice. We enjoyed the back deck when weather allowed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

There were 5 of us and there was plenty of room. The water view was great. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This property was perfect for my family, great location and the owners were extremely easy to communicate with. The water was so nice in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

It was very nice place to stay. We enjoyed our weekend

2/10 Terrible

Pamela W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Secluded and just about perfect.

We had a wonderful time at the lake house. Our second stay and we will be back. It was comfortable, clean and perfect for four old friend to meet up and relax. Thank you for letting us stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Channel House

Another great stay at this amazing house. We can’t wait to visit again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gravel lake

Very cute and cozy perfect getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High school friends.

It works well for us as we like to fish, play cards and just hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W., Wauconda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best rental on the channel!

This is our second stay at The Channel House and its a perfect spot to stay at Gravel Lake. Clean and well maintained, easy to access and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIM B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Golf Getaway

The accomations were great. The place was just a described. Due to the location of the Channel house, there were several excellent golf courses with a 30 minute drive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a great time at the Channel House. The house had a large open living area. It was well stocked!! We enjoyed fires by the water and fishing on the dock. We brought a little boat and took it out on Gravel Lake. We would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Visit at the Channel House

As usual, we had another wonderful time at the channel house. This is not our first visit and it definitely won’t be our last either. Everything was clean and I can’t say enough about how nice our stay was overall. Thank you for another great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

R Coady T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Nice spacious living room to gather in, comfortable and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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Hosted by Andy, Kathryn and Sue

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