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Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6813 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Paw Paw, MI
  • Place, Bronson LakeView Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!

Pet-Friendly Cedar Cottage on Maple Lake – Free Kayaks, Paddleboards & Water Toys!

Enjoy true lakefront living in our cozy cedar-shake cottage right on the shore of Maple Lake. Gorgeous south-facing views , private dock, big grassy yard that walks straight into the water, and a garage full of water toys (2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, lily pad, inflatable boat, life jackets).

Perfect for small families, couples, or a relaxing getaway with your dog.

★ Sleeps 6 (queen bedroom, twin-bunk bedroom, queen sleeper sofa)
★ Pet-friendly – $25 pet fee (breed restrictions apply – see House Rules)
★ Whole-home central A/C
★ Fast Wi-Fi + smart TVs
★ Full kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer
★ Fire pit, charcoal grill, large deck, private dock

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Bike to St. Julian & Warner Vineyards
• 35–40 min → South Haven’s Lake Michigan beach & downtown
• 15–20 min → ski hills
• 20 min → downtown Kalamazoo

Clean water, tons of parking (boat trailers welcome), smart-lock self check-in.

Paddle, swim, fish, or just relax on the dock — classic Michigan lakefront memories start here!

We are always a quick message away. Come make yourself at home!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Please confirm breed of dog when booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Paw Paw

Located in Paw Paw, this cottage is on the waterfront. Warner Vineyards Winery 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 Al Sabo Preserve. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Paw Paw, MI

What's nearby

  • Bronson LakeView Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Julian Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wings Event Center - 23 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Western Michigan University - 23 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 44 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪120 Taphouse & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paw Paw High School Cafeteria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪St. Julian Winery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bronson LakeView Hospital, Warner Vineyards Winery and St. Julian Winery. Sora Meadows is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing. You will definitely enjoy your coffee in the morning. Sitting on the deck is just so relaxing and enjoyable.Our host was very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable. Great yard for entertaining.
From dining window
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another wonderful stay at this Maple Lake cottage! This was our 4th time staying here… We have family in the same neighborhood so very convenient for us. Bonus is it’s pet friendly!! Will be back again!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron and Theresa B.

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

Gorgeous View

The size of the cottage was perfect for our family (4 people and 1 small dog). We loved the view of the lake from the dining room and living room. There are plenty of things to do around the cottage or within a short drive. We especially loved the kayaks, paddle boards and raft available to use. Overall we had a great time and will keep this cottage in mind for future trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Perfection to a Tee!

Cant wait to rent again, for a month! Felt like we were home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Peaceful Cottage

My husband and I loved staying at this cottage for Memorial weekend with our dog Buddy. It was so cute and peaceful there. The fishing was great and the views were amazing. The neighbors were very friendly and we had such a wonderful time. We would love to come back and visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Sweet Paw Paw cabin

We spent a wonderful week in this charming lakefront cottage and loved every minute. Sweet cabin with everything you need, beautiful view overlooking the water, even several swans. Great fishing from the dock, water is clean and clear. Fabulous host reached out when storms were expected to make sure we didn't need anything. We would love to stay again, even our dog would give it 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie M.

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

A real gem on Maple Lake

We have stayed on maple lake a few times before but I have to say that Bart's place was the best, it is very clean relaxing and beautifully decorated and the view of the lake is the best..My favorite time was taking my coffee on the deck early in the morning and watching the sun come up. Bart and his family are very blessed to have such a beautiful place and I hope we can come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our second stay at this house. It’s always a relaxing time, just sitting by the water, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and swimming. We couldn’t keep our water-loving dog out of the lake! We had everything we needed to cook dinner and breakfast each day, and watched movies as a family each night. My two cautions are that the main bed is small and not very comfortable, and the shower water pressure is pretty low. But this home really is a deal for all it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihal A.

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

Amazing Stay

Staying at Bart’s place was an incredible experience. The location is absolutely beautiful, right next to the lake — peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The place itself was spotless, cozy, and even better than we expected. Bart is a truly wonderful host; he’s thoughtful, kind, and genuinely cares about making sure you have the best stay possible. I can’t recommend his place enough and would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lnda s.

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

Great time!

As usual, we had a wonderful time at this lovely cottage. Bart was very responsive as usual too. We love that he put a ladder going into the water--it helps alot (also it was my favorite place to drink my morning coffee.) We didn't go fishing but saw a lot of fish popping out of the water. You Looking forward to going back again next year!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Fantastic Cottage by the Lake

This is an amazing little cottage on the lake! I could not believe how quiet and peaceful it was there! The cottage matched the listing to the T and was very clean and comfortable. My only regret is that I had to work so much during my stay I had very little time to relax in this amazing oasis!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

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

Mother's day weekend at the lake!

Beautiful property with all the amenities! This home is clean, comfortable & meets every need. The deck is fantastic with an outstanding view of the lake! We were lucky to have perfect weather & spend most all our time outdoors, but if not there were movies, games, puzzles & a large dining table to gather indoors. Friendly neighbors & a great town. Plenty of great restaurants nearby & wineries too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawnee M.

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

Cozy and Happy

This was our second stay and we and our friends and family enjoyed it just as much as before!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

This cottage is Exceptionally Beautiful a and a very nice place to stay. Situated only minutes from restaurants, stores, parks and Interstate access.A nice cozy spot with plenty amenities and a very gracious host.Already Planning Another Visit!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great Lake Cottage

Cute cottage with a fantastic view of the lake!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Blue cottage on Maple Lake- Paw Paw Michigan

Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage with the wonderful view of the lake. Quiet and peaceful just minutes away from wineries, breweries and restaurants. The cottage was cozy for us and the dogs, while we had snow during our stay would be a great place to come during the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Nice Weekend Getaway

Great recharging weekend...very quiet and convenient to amenmities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avita O.

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

Beautiful lake views

We had a great time! Family of 4 (kids are 8 & 10) and our dog! Loved the fenced yard and gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Family Vacation 2024

We enjoyed our time at the cabin on the lake. The kids enjoyed swimming off the dock, and the adults enjoyed kayaking out to go fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Super Cute older home on a smaller lake, very relaxing area. Was easy check in and out .

Smaller quaint older home on smaller lake, very quiet and relaxing, would recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., Chicago, Illinois

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

Great vacation on the lake

The location was perfect, quiet but not too far from shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great visit with family

This was our 3rd stay at this cottage. Really enjoyed the upgrades since our last stay. New deck and slider door, new smart TV’s, new washer and dryer and new couch and chair. Love the fact that this property is pet friendly! We have family in the area so this location was perfect for our visit with them!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rdg

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

Very clean and comfortable

Clean, comfortable, great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie k.

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

weekend at the lake

3rd stay here and I love it every time. The house has all you’ll need and the lake is so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bart Geise

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Hi there!

This cedar cottage on Maple Lake has been in our family for decades and is the place where we’ve made countless memories – summer days kayaking to the island, fall evenings around the fire pit, and cozy winter weekends watching the snow fall over the water.

We’ve loved every minute of it, and a few years ago we decided it was too special to keep all to ourselves. We opened it up so other families (and their dogs!) can come make their own Paw Paw traditions.

We promise to keep everything clean, comfortable, and stocked with the little things that make a lake vacation perfect (and plenty of water toys!).

We still use the cottage ourselves a few weeks a year, so we treat it exactly like our own home – because it is. We hope you’ll feel the same way the moment you pull the kayaks out of the garage or watch the afternoon sun sparkle on the lake from the dock.

Can’t wait to share it with you!
Katie and Bart

Why they chose this property

There is so much to do in every season! Skiing, boating, fishing, paddle boarding, snow skiing, mountain biking, going to South Haven beaches/restaurants. This cottage has a special place in our heart and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

We have the best view on the lake and a garage full of fun water toys! Paw Paw has 2 amazing wineries as well as some of the best snow skiing in southern Michigan only 15 minutes away!

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