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Spectacular Michigan Cottage on All Sports Paw Paw Lake

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A lakeside dock with a covered boat and a lamp post.
A calm body of water reflecting a pink and purple sky.
A park with a paved path leading to a lake, benches, and trees.
A park with a pathway leading to a body of water, benches, and a lamp post.
A sunset view over a body of water with a dock and a bench.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Watervliet, MI
  • Place, Paw Paw Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Michigan Cottage on All Sports Paw Paw Lake

Possibly the best location on Paw Paw Lake with dramatic views of the lake itself and Sherwood Bay looking westward across the lake. Enjoy a vacation with friends and family on Paw Paw Lake, the largest all sports inland lake in Southwest Michigan. Relax on the deck overlooking the lake, take a relaxing swim in the sandy bottom lake off your private pier, enjoy a game of shuffleboard in the yard near the waters edge, or just enjoy the sunset over the lake from your ideal western exposure. The portable fire pit at the waters edge is a fun place to story tell and catch up.

An 18-hole golf course is located on the lake and tennis is nearby.

The cottage is two hours from Chicago and Detroit; 15 minutes from South Haven; 10 minutes from Lake Michigan.

Rent this cottage for a week, a month, or just a long weekend.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
All guests are OBLIGED to sign a rental agreement that is provided by the property owner that will be sent when travelers book this property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 59795vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Watervliet

Watervliet is home to this cottage. Lake Michigan and Sarett Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Kids Place Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Watervliet, MI

What's nearby

  • Paw Paw Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 21 min drive - 30.0 km
  • South Beach - 23 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 29 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 37 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wesco World - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Madaani Naanstop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Michigan Cottage on All Sports Paw Paw Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Michigan Cottage on All Sports Paw Paw Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Michigan Cottage on All Sports Paw Paw Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Michigan Cottage on All Sports Paw Paw Lake located?

Situated in Watervliet, this cottage is steps from Paw Paw Lake and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Little Paw Paw Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time relaxing on beautiful Paw Paw Lake. My husband and I found this property to be a great fit for us, our daughter and son-in-law with 2 young children, and our 2 teenage grandsons. The lake offered not only beautiful views but also activities enjoyed by all. Not only swimming, but also positive fishing experiences. The location was ideal for short trips (20 minutes) to St. Joseph and South Haven to enjoy Lake Michigan and explore the towns. The host was extremely responsive and pleasant with some helpful travel tips. A wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff T.

We really liked it a lot!

Great very enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views and a cozy, on-the-lake cottage. I would definitely recommend this location. The owners were kind and responsive. My kids loved fishing and swimming off the dock, and were even visited by a bevy of swans on our last evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
Tina and her family were very respectful and great communicators. They left the place like it was their own, vrbo hosts will be lucky if they rent from you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the best vacations I have taken in a long time! Having grown up on this lake it brought back so many memories and now created so many more for myself and my child. The house and lake/dock were perfect. Sunset views were amazing! I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Check in and communication with the owner was friendly, easy and efficient. Needed internet access for work and had great service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
Thanks very much for your nice review Marilyn it was a pleasure hosting you and family and you were an excellent communicator which is really appreciated. Geoff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

nice place on the lake!

owner is very helpful and communicative. house is dated but nice and clean for the age. The 5 seasons room makes the house wonderful. all the cupboards in the kitchen are full so bring own totes or storage/shelving system. 2 full size refrigerators is very nice. We enjoyed are stayed and plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Steve, thanks much for taking time to leave a response you were very easy to talk with, respectful of our place and a pleasure to have as a guest, thanks again. Geoff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suellen w.

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

Paw Paw Lake

The front room facing the lake was wonderful with wall to wall windows. I loved sitting out there at sunset watching the boats go by. The sand bottom lake was good for swimming with a ladder off the pier for easy access. The beds were comfortable and each room had a wall a/c unit. The kitchen was well stocked. Parking was challenging with room (barely) for three cars. I don't think it has been updated for over 20 years - the floor linoleum was cracked and chipped, and the furniture was vintage 50's. But it was comfortable and the views were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Wonderful Getaway

My husband and I rented this cottage for a 5-day getaway. We’re from New York City and needed a break from our busy schedules. This was exactly the right place! First off, this cottage has a spectacular view of the lake. We watched the sunset every evening, one more beautiful than the next. The cottage is close to a grocery store and we cooked our meals and enjoyed eating/grilling them on the deck. The cottage itself is modest but has all the comforts of home: spacious kitchen, living room, bedrooms. The sun room was our favorite hang out when we weren’t outdoors. There’s only one full bathroom, and it’s tiny, but we made it work. The shower always had plenty of hot water and the sunlight makes it bright and cheery. The cottage has some family heirloom furniture that includes great mid-century modern pieces! We loved the feeling of “being home” rather than being in a hotel. Lastly the owner was lovely to deal with - he was communicative, thorough, responsive, and informative. As my husband and I said when we drove away to go home - “we’ll be back!”
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Perfect

This home was perfect for my family getaway. Had everything we needed to accommodate a family of 3 including a 2 year old. Geoff was great at answering any questions as well as providing recommendations for the area. We will definitely return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

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

Nice getaway

Owner was a pleasure to work with and responsive to my last minute inquiries before our trip began and even during our stay. The property is just as described and was perfect four our party of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids, 5-8 yrs old). We also took advantage of Hagar Beach for a day which was a very short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy C.

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

Perfect Location

Amazing location on the lake! West facing for premium sun, swimming and fishing. Geoff was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. Cute cottage, only recommendations would be updated pots/pans, silverware, mattresses and linens. Bathrooms are rustic but usable. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

James S.

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

Gypsy Trail

We had a great time. The location is great. The only downside was the furniture, beds, etc were old and not all the beds had mattress pads.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2021
While I work annually to upgrade my guests experiences (several this year as well) with noticeable items that get good responses from my multiple 10 year plus travelers I will continue to upgrade items for the best experience possible, including various furniture items, however we do like some of the retro furniture .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert d.

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

Nice place

Nice place, nice time with family. Unit is well stocked except, somewhat strangely, no towels. Just bring from home when you come. Nice lake + pier, wish we had a boat. Renting one was prohibitively expensive. It's setup well for a family where groups don't mind sharing a couple bedrooms with queen & king in same room. But these are 3 BR homes, so that's the only way to get a larger family in one spot. We had 4 adults & 4 kids. I wound up sleeping on couch which was ok for me, not so much for cousin on other couch. Overall good experience, good value and very good owner. Best recommendation was my sister saying it was a good place and we should rent again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn D.

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

Beautiful setting

The property had a quiet setting and the porch was perfect for morning coffee! There was plenty of open space for us all. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. Geoff was amazing and checked in with us here and there. Cottage was a classic old school cottage and we felt right at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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

Pleased teenagers

Took my kids and a group of their friends away to forget about the new normal. The setting was ideal....lots of swimming and plenty of outdoor space for activities (spikeball, corn hole, wiffle ball, shuffleboard and KanJam)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

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

Paw Paw Lake Cottage

We had a nice weekend stay. The house is right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tad W.

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

Great Place To Stay on Paw Paw Lake

This rental cabin worked perfectly for our family. This is a true old-school cabin along the south shore of Paw Paw Lake. The setting is gorgeous and there is more room here than appears from the listing. Incredible sun porch overlooking the Lake. Kids loved the lakeside shuffle board and weed-free swimming off the dock. Very nice neighbors in a very unique neighborhood. We are frequent Michigan renters and found this to be among our favorites!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Dee S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Owner very helpful! Wonderful sunsets!!!! Grandkids loved tubing and jumping off pier!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

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

Great Place!

The home was exactly as described, if not better. A great location and plenty of space for a group of 10. Communication was easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha W.

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

We had a great time and the owner couldn’t have been nicer.... would love to stay there again

We had no issues rent this cottage.. first time doing this snd we hope to do it again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mark D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, GREAT host... just needs a thorough clean

We loved the location. The front room and patio were great for hanging out by the lake. Geoff was awesome... great communication the whole time. The only complaints: The bedrooms need a serious cleaning. A ton of dust behind the headboards (found while looking for an outlet), and some unwelcome 6-8 legged guests. Also, bring your own towels as there aren't any available. The place is a classic family lake house. Would've given it 4-5 stars, but it just needs a really really good cleaning for the cost per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
I appreciate the feedback and will keep touch with my pest control company and cleaning lady who work hard on my place and are both very responsive. Hopefully that’s why I have been fortunate to have several families who reserve their dates each year for the following year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie M.

Charming

It was a charming place with a beautiful location. We spent the majority of our time on the lake or sitting on the deck. It was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Fun Family Vacation!

We have been staying at this rental property for 9 years and have been extremely happy with it. This house enables our entire family/extended family to stay under one roof and we never feel like we are crowded. It has beautiful views of the lake from the spacious deck, a large frontage area where our kids have made many memories playing with their cousins. The owner is always receptive and prompt to take care of any issues that should arrive--which in the 9 years we have been there, there have not been many. We hope to be able to continue to make this our summer vacation rental for several more years to come.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wonderful

A wonderful relaxing time, even though the weather was cloudy and rainy until the last day. Very comfortable accommodations.

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