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Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available!

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Golf
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, Hulu

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • 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.

Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available!

LITTLE BLUE BUNGALOW
SLEEPS: 5
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
*LAKEFRONT (Horseshoe Lake, outside of Grand Rapids)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*2 KAYAKS INCLUDED (From Memorial Day to Labor Day)

This classic, old-school cottage is fun for small families, hunters, and fisherman. Located on the popular all-sports Horseshoe Lake about an hour east of Grand Rapids, the Little Blue Bungalow sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms and has 1 bathroom. With a 24ft. private dock, you are able to bring your water vessels and dock them in view. And no worries trying to find a public launch, a private boat launch is just steps away. However, the property does come with 2 kayaks and a swimming raft! Although this property is located on Horseshoe Lake, you can access all 5 connecting lakes via waterway with a flat boat, canoe, or kayak, make a day's adventure for boaters!

Having a 3-seasoned screened-in porch with furniture allows you to enjoy the view in comfort. This home wouldn't be complete without a fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table to embrace the lake front views. In addition, the Little Blue Bungalow comes with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, water toys, board games, books, Wi-Fi, and a smart TV including Netflix and Hulu.

When it comes to suitability for multi-generational families, the area inside the cabin is absolutely ideal since it is a ranch setting, with just a few steps to reach the door facing the driveway. Still, if you want to walk down to the water's edge/ dock there is a significant incline. While there are small steps leading down to the water, there is NOT a railing. Please use caution. This walkway isn't suitable for anyone with balance concerns.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A/C: There is an AC unit by the Master bedroom which circulates nicely throughout the home. In addition, there are also portable fans throughout the home.

Animals: Birds, Squirrels, and Deer are most common.

ATV/Snowmobiles: Allowed. Must be transported to nearby trails.

Bathroom: There is a ¾ bathroom, which has a walk-in shower, toilet and sink (no bathtub)

Beach/Swimming: 75-foot lake front. You can swim into the lake right from the property.

Bedroom Configuration:

Master Bedroom = 1 Queen bed

2nd Bedroom = 1 Full bed with Bunk (sleeping 3)

Boats: (SEASONAL) 2 kayaks are provided! A swimming raft is available for your use! Basic life-jackets are also provided. (From Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Bugs: Typical flies, mosquitoes, spiders, and ants.

Cable/Satellite TVs: a smart TV including Netflix and Hulu

Cell phone service: Good with most carriers

Coffee Maker: Traditional coffee pot/carafe style. Bring your own coffee.

Distances (approximately):

* Grand Rapids: 47 minutes
* Grand Haven (Lake Michigan): 1 hour 4 minutes

* Lansing: 1 hour 30 minutes
* Milestone Barn (Wedding Reception site): 1 hour
* Traverse City: 2 hours 23 minutes (131 miles)

Dock: New 24ft. roll-out private dock for your use.

Fire Pit: Yes. Wood is provided.

Fishing: Bring your poles. Great fishing, either off the dock or at local holes.

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online at http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx

Grill: Propane gas grill - New in 2023

Game: Please enjoy yard Yahtzee during your stay!

Grocery Store: Approximate 10-minute drive into Greenville, MI.

Handicap Accessible: Must be able to navigate stairs and uneven terrain to enjoy this home and surrounding property.

Heat: Fireplace is the main source of heat. There is no furnace. A space heater is also provided!

Hunting: This property has WONDERFUL hunting grounds within minutes from the home. Turkey, pheasant, and deer are the most popular things hunted in this neck of the woods.

Internet: Wi-Fi included in your stay

Linens: Yes, we provide you with basic sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are particular about the thread count of your sheets, let us know, and we will make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets.

Parking: Can park 4 cars comfortably.

Pets: Not allowed

Privacy: Lake property with other homes in view.

Smoking: No smoking allowed of any kind, on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited.

Space: The lot is 180ft. deep and has 75ft. of waterfront

Closest Grocery Store: There is a grocery store approximately 10 minute drive into Greenville, MI. Meijer is there.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water.

Washer and dryer: Yes. Detergent is provided.

Water: This cottage has simple well water. It is hard water. There is NO water softener. There is a lot of iron in the water as a result. It may have a sulfur smell, like eggs. You may prefer to bring your own bottled water, as some guests find the taste in the cottage water to be too strong.

Wood: Wood for the firepit is provided.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Yard
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming 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: 800 sq ft (74 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 not 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

Little Blue Bungalow Lakefront Sleeps 5 Cable-wifi Pets Welcome
LITTLE BLUE BUNGALOW (On Horseshoe Lake) Beautiful view! Gowen
Little Blue Bungalow Pet-friendly Lakefront Family Getaway House
Little Blue Bungalow Pet-friendly Lakefront Family Getaway House
Little Blue Bungalow Pet-friendly Lakefront Family Getaway
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About the neighborhood

Map
Gowen, MI

What's nearby

  • Woodbeck Lake - 1 min walk
  • Banks Lake - 16 min walk
  • Wabasis Lake - 11 min drive
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area - 27 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Woodbeck Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Banks Lake and Thomas Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Little Blue Bungalow (On Horseshoe Lake) Thanksgiving available! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cynthia s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and pretty
Very quite enjoyable cottage. Loved sitting in the sunroom looking at the lake and watching the sun set.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday Getaway
The cottage is very cute and clean. Perfect size for 3 adults. We used the kayaks and fire pit. The 3 season room was the main reason we rented the property. We enjoyed the property very much we we rented
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Beautiful location on a nice chain of lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaroslaw M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great relaxing spot with top notch management service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Having lived on the chain of lakes when I was younger, this cottage was the ideal spot to go visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce & Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery
My son had a baseball tournament in Grand Rapids. We loved staying at the house on the lake. It was beautiful and relaxing. My boys enjoyed kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The enclosed back porch looks over Horseshoe Lake and the view is beautiful. Location is close to Greenville so there are plenty of restaurant options. Great location and great cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Blue Bungalow
The house was nice and cozy, and we had a good time. We really enjoyed kayaking the different lakes, and we look forward to going back again. The cons of this rental would be that the water is dark/weedy and you can't see into it. There was a swimming raft on the property, which did not have a ladder attached to it. I am not sure how someone could even climb onto said raft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
We were in town to close out a family’s estate and this cottage was a great retreat to recharge. The 3 season room was a peaceful spot to drink my coffee each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
It was a really nice stay for a quick weekend away. All the amenities you need for a home away from home were included. The only suggestion is the washer in the bedroom needed to be cleaned. It made the room smell like mildew. The shower head needs to be updated as it has red and orange rust coming out of it and have the water looked at. We are used to well water, but it seemed like it needed to be checked. All and all we had a nice time and enjoyed the water and mini beach area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and a fireplace on cool days
Great alternative to 10 days in a hotel. Having washer/dryer was really helpful. We were helping a family member with a project and wanted to have space of our own. Worked out perfectly
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy cottage
It was a beautiful place, very cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Loved everything about our stay. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L., Lansing, MI

Family reunion/ 4th of July
When I booked this property I was so happy because it was so close to all my family that was coming from Florida, Spain, etc. I ended up having emergency surgery 2 weeks before which put me on a walker and could not even really get in the lake but my family enjoyed it in the living room was relaxing and I did get to see a lake every morning and I was so happy. Thank you so much for everything. I'm sorry that the coffee filters and the coffee got packed (I didn't realize it until my daughter-in-law said. Omg! I thought they were your trash bags and coffee and filters!) It was a beautiful time. Thank you so much for having us
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Never Again.
The home was clean. The check in process was simple. The lake was fun for fishing, kayaking, and my son to play in. We had a great breakfast at a small place in Greenville (Margo’s). However that’s where the good ends. The water from the faucets, sink, shower smelled awful. It was like it was filtered through dead fish guts. Imagine trying to shower in a small, enclosed, place with warm/steamy fish water. The lawn was very poorly maintained. The grass was very long, the bushes/weeds along walkways were over grown. The stairway going down the hill towards the water was very unsafe for small children and/or elderly. The grills were very dirty and in poor condition. We needed up going into town to purchase our own grill to use. The queen bed in the first bedroom was very uncomfortable. There is sand the entire length of the yard down a long the water that is not pictured. The sand was awful. Tons of flies, bees, and ants. No matter how hard you tried to keep the home clean you drug sand through the home. There was a very strong weed smell the whole weekend when outside coming from one of the neighboring homes. I would not recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
It's the kind of place to go and relax and recharge. I personally love the quiet and do nothing relaxing!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rustic Lakefront Cabin
Enjoyed our stay! Such an upgrade vs. hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Blue Bungalow
We had an amazing stay!! The place felt like home! It was cozy and very easy to work in the kitchen. When we arrived the firing place was already going making the cabin very inviting...we will definitely be back!!! Beautiful views as well...Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Blue Bungalow
An adorable older cabin, nicely updated, with a beautiful view of the lake! Lots of lovely trails nearby. Very relaxing weekend. We had a couple of questions regarding supplies during our stay & received very friendly responses so quickly! Great customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We had a great time! Perfect family get away. The kids loved swimming and fishing and kayaking around the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corey R., Battle Creek

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
This was our second time here and we've decided to come back every year. It was quiet, the fishing was good, and our teenage daughters loved the sand area to swim. We also appreciated being able to bring our dog :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon V.

Great location, beautiful lake
This was our third year staying at this property. We love the location, the lake is quiet and clean, cottage is very comfortable for our family of five.

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week away
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Bungalow
Very well equipped and nicely maintained property ideal lake life fun for the whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Skokie, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Stay!!
Great little house on picturesque lake. Enjoyed their kayaks right off little beach and swimming. Close to hiking and Greenville. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021