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Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 598 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round

THREE SWANS LAKEHOUSE
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 2
*LAKEFRONT (Dane Lake- Locals still refer to it as Dean Lake)
*SCREENED IN PORCH
*DOCK, KAYAKS, CANOE, AND RAFT- SEASONAL Available Memorial Day through Labor Day
*PETS are WELCOMED
**Quiet Time Hours-10:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Please be respectful to the neighbors and adhere to these hours.
*Please stay on our property only. Do NOT fish from the neighbors docks.
*Please be aware this area of Michigan was damaged by a tornado in early May 2024. Though the house is undamaged, the surrounding treetops, greenery, and the yard were effected by the storm. We pride ourselves in transparency with our rentals, and want to ensure all guests are aware before booking.

Contemporary meets classic cottage in this rustic lakefront home. Enjoy the lakefront living, including a spacious sunporch! In the winter, bring your own firewood and cozy up to the wood-burning stove. The two bathrooms at Three Swans Lakehouse makes for a more ample space for your small family. The bathtub makes taking care of kids or giving yourself a relaxing soak after a long day a nice treat. The comfortable space between the cottages allows for additional privacy as you soak in the lakefront setting along Dane Lake.

Three Swans Lake House is located in Colon (pronounced like the body part), Michigan, which is considered the "Magic Capital of the World." When you explore the village of Colon, just a quick 10 minute (5 miles) drive, you can explore the history of magic that encompasses the town. Take a night to enjoy a magic show (traditionally Memorial Day-Labor Day), or just stroll around the Magic Walk of Fame. The Fab Magic Company is the World's Largest Manufacturer of handmade products, all Made in the U.S.A. The Magic Capital Cemetery (Lakeside Cemetery) is worth a trip for the historical magic enthusiasts in your family too.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Built in wall A/C unit in living room only. No central air-conditioning.

Animals: birds, squirrels, fox, deer, swans.

Bathroom:
Bathroom #1: Full shower/tub/sink/toilet
Bathroom #2: Full shower/sink/toilet

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom #1: 1 King bed + 1 twin pull-out trundle bed
Bedroom #2: 1 Queen bed + Baby crib

Boats: 2 kayaks, 1 stand up kayak and 1 3-person canoe available for use between Memorial Day - Labor Day

Bugs: Mosquitos are popular along the lake, especially at dusk.

Cell phone service: Verizon works well.

Distances:
* Downtown Colon: 10 minutes (5 miles)
* Coldwater, MI: 25 minutes (20.5 miles)
* Firekeepers Casino: 30 minutes (25 miles)
* Kellogg's Factory in Battle Creek, MI: 30 minutes (25 miles)
* Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum in Portage, MI: 40 minutes (31.5 miles)
* Kalamazoo, MI: 50 minutes (43.3 miles)
* South Haven, MI: 1.5 hours (77 miles)
* Benton Harbor, MI: 1.5 hours (84.7 miles)
* Grand Rapids, MI: 1.5 hours (87.9 miles)

Dock: Yes, only available Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drinking Water: It is well water. Some guests may choose to bring bottled water for drinking.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fans: 2 box fans are provided.

Fireplace: Wood burning fireplace. Please bring your own firewood.

Firepit: There is a firepit for guests. Please bring your own firewood.

Fishing: Please be sure to bring your own poles! Also, when fishing in Michigan lakes, a fishing license is required. Click here to purchase your fishing license online. http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx

Grill: There is a propane grill for guest use. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: Village Market, 5.4 miles away on M-86 in Colon, MI

Handicap Friendly: Let us explain what we mean by handicap friendly…there is a zero-1 step entry into this home, and it is one level (a ranch-style home). The bathrooms and hallways are not up to official handicap standards and do not come equipped with special apparatus to help those in need.

Internet: There is Wi-Fi, but it relies on Verizon cellular. This is not a reliable internet connection for streaming or consistent connection. It can be very spotty.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is enough room for 2 cars, this is a shared driveway with the neighbor so please be courteous and park in front of first shed. Please do NOT block the shared driveway.

Pets: Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: Neighbor is right next door.

Seniors: Come one, come all! This space is great for those over 60. Sometimes when renting a home, you are never too sure about the terrain: is the home on top of a hill, is parking on a steep slope, are there 100 steps to the beach or the unit, etc. This home gets the FVR approval for the young at heart!

Space: Ranch style home.

Swimming: It is possible to swim right on the property. There is the grass which abuts to the water. Sand and vegetation, murky bottom. We suggest water shoes while wading in the water.

Televisions: 1 TV in main room with a couple local channels only.

Towels: Yes, we provide bath & beach towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: Yes! Laundry soap is provided.

Water: Well water. There is a high concentration of iron in the water. We do have a water softener. At times, there may be a sulfur smell.

Water toys: Floating dock, swim raft, 2 1-person kayaks, 1 stand up paddle board, 1 3-person canoe which are all seasonal which are all seasonal

Wood: Please bring your own wood

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1058 sq ft (98 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

497683

About the neighborhood

Map
Colon, MI

What's nearby

  • Palmer Lake - 12 min drive
  • Firekeepers Casino - 41 min drive
  • Wings Event Center - 55 min drive
  • Western Michigan University - 60 min drive
  • Blue Gate Theater - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curly's Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River Lake Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Copper Kettle Restaurant & Catering - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Hog Saloon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪M And M Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round located?

This family-friendly Colon cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Adams Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Veterans Memorial Park and Colon Community Park. Palmer Lake and Palmer Lake Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Three Swans Lakehouse: Cozy lakefront cottage open year-round Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a quiet getaway. This property was the cleanest house I have ever rented from in the past. They had every amenity you could think of. We would love to stay there again in the future and enjoy the peacefulness of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed multiple times
Great little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
Nice location. Very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cabin
Great place if your looking for a quite, off the beaten path place to get away. Lake is great with a nice deck. Lots of floats and life jackets available. The house is very well stocked with everything you need. Kitchen has all the essentials. The town of Colon is about 10 minutes with a small grocery store and a few local places to eat .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short pleasant stay
Our stay was cut short due to travel issues and owing to weather b4 we arrived, the lake level was elevated. We enjoyed the lake house, the view and the local area (Colon). Would have liked to have time on the lake - maybe next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot
This property was amazing. It was perfect for our little friend group. It has so much to offer, boats, lake access, fire pits, board games, etc. for a great price. The only thing was the water was extra hard and stained your skin orange. That being said we knew about the water before staying there and we are used to hard water so it really wasn't that big of an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could have stayed longer
We rented this property for it's location near the Folton Wedding Barn. Wish we could have stayed a little longer to enjoy some time on the water and throw in a fishing pole. The home was well suited for two couples. They experienced a Tornado in May and there are a few things yet to be repaired. The trees will take some time to grow back out. The neighbor hood has made great strides in getting back to to normal. There are many items to be used in the water for both adults and kids. If you will have more than two vehicles parking would be a challenge. The pier and swimming raft look new. The home was well supplied with everything you need including lots of towels for swimming. Although there is no central air the large wall air conditioner cooled the entire home very well and we had 87degrees and 90% + humidity. This place would be great for a long or short stay, even some Ice fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jake C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent location, old house
Overall the location was decent, however the house appears to have been built in the 50's, as it still has remnants of cloth insulated wiring and appliance disconnects from that era. Definitely not sealed well as there were quite a few flies and ants around. The bathroom fan also needs to be replaced as it is making quite a racket from the fan blades hitting the housing. By far the biggest issue is the water quality. The water has so much iron in it, it smells metallic and stains everything orange. Even a brita filter couldn't handle it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three Swans
We came up for a high school graduation in the local area as well as to spend time with our family. The Lakehouse was beautiful inside and perfect for our stay. It had ample entertainment along with anything that we may have needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for my short stay
This was my second stay here. It is a great little place. There are a few little quirks but everything is clear in the description and or instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away
Quaint little place with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was great for my time in Colon. There are some quirks about the place but the managers are upfront about them when you book. For example it is well water and does sometimes have a slight smell to it. The bed could have been a little better, but I didn't have any trouble sleeping.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Richard B., Canton Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away weekend
Just have had a lot of things going on the last year. Wanted a place to relax with family and friends. This place worked great. Another fine Freshwater vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely well stocked and so fun!
My pals, my dogs, and I stayed at this cabin and we 100% plan on returning. The cabin was extremely well stocked with necessities (sunscreen, bug spray, hand lotion, q tips, tons of kitchen equipment, spices, etc) and fun things (floaties, floating dock, games, DVDs, kayaks, canoes, firewood, frisbee golf, etc.). There's tons of outside seating, too, which is great because the lake is so cute! We were there on a a Tuesday - Thursday and did not see any neighbors so while there are houses close by, we still had solitude and privacy. It was 97 degrees out while we were there, but the one AC unit in the living room did a great job of keeping the cabin cool enough for the dogs and for sleeping. The property contact was super helpful and responsive as well! Really truly recommend for a cozy, fun time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
We had a very nice stay. The management team was very friendly and we look forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sherry c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
We had a great time. And it was so nice to have our dog with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LStephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick vacay
Great location fully equipped. Lovely small lake and wildlife. Used the canoe, enjoyed painting, and traveled around the area. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atchley V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funeral
We were in town for my grandmother s funeral. This place was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Quiet Christmas getaway
Property is nice and quiet. We were there during a snowstorm, it was very nice. There is a lot of iron in the water which leads the water to look Brown. We were unaware of this and it was a little disconcerting. Truly, the only improvement I would add to this was to be informed of the water so that we could have brought more with us as the weather was quite dramatic and travel was difficult while we were there. The property managers were amazing! They helped with everything we had questions about. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jim A., Howell, Michigan

Enjoyed our stay. Pretty remote if you want groceries or other supplies. Amish grocery stores nice
Communication with Freshwater was great. Worked with me on pricing to make it work. Very relaxing. Weekends were busier when the neighbors showed up. Fishing very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

nancy r.

Beautiful property
The house was very cozy and the property was beautiful. We even caught a few fish off the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Cheryl R.

Enjoyed the kayaks
It was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake setting
We enjoyed having the lake close by. We sat outside and talked with family. Thankfully, the weather cooperated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
Our stay was just what we needed. Peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022