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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!

Book now for the remainder of 2024.
Centennial Homestead with private beach located on the south end of beautiful, 187 acre private-spring fed, BARLOW LAKE, located in Middleville, Michigan, approximately 25 minutes south of Grand Rapids. Sleeps 15 comfortably, 3 queen beds, 3 full beds, 3 twin beds, and a pack n play. Bring your suit, the water's warm, bring your own boat too! Pet Friendly ( up to 2, each must be less than 30 lbs, Fee: $250/ per Pet)
Also, an IDEAL LOCATION FOR WEDDINGS, QUINCEANERAS, or other celebrations:
for additional Fee ( inquire for additional information)

Property manager

Louise "Ellie" Johnson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2900 sq ft (269 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: max of two pets and the pet fee of $250 is per pet

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Perfect for weddings/reunion up to 125 guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

The" Lake " Begin Making Your Memories Here-pontoon Included
"lake House " Begynn å Lage Dine Minner Her pontoon Inkludert!
The" Lake " Begin Making Your Memories Here-pontoon Included

About the neighborhood

Map
Middleville, MI

What's nearby

  • Barlow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gun Lake - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 40 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Curley Cone - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Glass Creek Winery - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Middleville vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Barlow Lake and Historic Bowens Mills. Yankee Springs Golf Course and Cobb Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
House was perfect for our group with a large property good for the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite a nice lakefront property.
Wonderful owner. A few things could be done to improve the stay; the boat really needs some updating. A working ladder,new anchor;( I went out and purchased one) also all the bath towels should be replaced (threadbare old) other than that it really is a relatively nice lake (clean and not too busy)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pitsch Stay
This is a great old house with lots of character. Alot of great memories made.the lake and beach areckean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This property amazed my family and I. It lived up to our expectations. Ellie was very responsive, and very attentive to us when we needed her. The lake was beautiful and clean. My family and I cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakehouse
The place was exactly as described. House was nice, up to date kitchen, plenty of beds. Beach access was great, nice area to swim, kayak and pontoon boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The beach, access to the pontoon boat, paddle board, and kayaks was wonderful. The boys learned to fish. They swam. The raft was out from the dock in stand up shallow water which made watching the boys even easier even though they are swimmers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake front getaway
This was the perfect lakefront getaway for our family- we had a local wedding to attend at long lake and it was perfectly positioned. We loved using the beach and the owner thought of every detail!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back for a second time.
We visited this rental 5 years ago and returned because of the amenities. This property has everything you need for a lake visit. Beach area, boat, paddle board, kayak. Plenty of rooms and beds for everyone to have their own space. My only recommendation is a king bed downstairs, it would give the feel of a master for the parents/ adults visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family get together
Easy check in Very responsive host Room for everyone Nice lake Use of the pontoon was a big plus
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
We had 9 adults and 5 children in the house. We had plenty of beds and room for the kids to play. The property is beautiful and they offered plenty of water toys for the entire family to enjoy. The pontoon was a plus!! Ellie was great to work with! I recommend The Lake House! to
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House
Ellie was awesome. Place was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We used this property for our wedding venue:) The host made everything so easy for us and was easy to communicate with and so friendly! The house had so much character and was a stunning backdrop for our wedding. The yard is huge and our guests enjoyed being on the water! We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our wedding! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G., Lititz, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time for a Family Gathering!
We celebrated a Wedding Shower with our family and had a great time, Ellie was an excellent host! The outdoor patio/pontoon/row boat were all an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Property
We really enjoyed our stay. We cruised the lake on the pontoon boat and caught a lot of pan fish. The water was nice and we did some swimming, wading and boating. Large beautiful backyard. The house was very cozy and met all our needs. Thanks again Ellie and John.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Robin
We all enjoyed our stay in the Lake House. The kids enjoyed the beach area, big kids enjoyed fishing off the dock and pontoon. both enjoyed kayaking and playing in the beautiful, clean lake! We all had great family time roasting marshmallows, making meals together, and spending evenings together! Ellie was a great host answering all our questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July family lake trip
Nice lake atmosphere with a large home that works well for 12 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation House
A beautiful house on a beautiful lake. We had a great time and can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Had a great week and everything went smoothly
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable. Great location on the lake.
Nice for a family vacation. Comfortable, relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful lakefront property, a short ride to the city...
My family really enjoyed this beautiful home. It had enough rooms for everyone. The lake is beautiful. Boat rides are a plus! We took outings to both Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. This property has everything, including location, location, location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Property was excellent. Ellie was so great to work with. I used as my wedding venue and it was the most magical day ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chris and Kim's Wedding
We had our wedding with 70 of our family and friends at the lake house. Ellie was absolutely great! She was so helpful with any questions and went above and beyond helping us with our setup for the wedding! Would definitely recommend staying there, and we will definitely return for future vacations!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Nice big house , the pictures really don’t do it justice. The owner was very fast to respond to questions and issues. Having the boat there was great but it’s pretty old, slow & had some issues (they fixed ASAP). We still really enjoyed it though! Water was nice and warm but the shallow area has rocks & is a little mucky. Tons of beds but I was super bummed to find out the crib is in a hallway. Baby goes to bed first so that would never work. They luckily had a pack & play though so she slept in our room. Tons of towels provided. Was very clean. Huge beautiful yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 vacation
We had a wonderful long weekend at the lake house plenty of room for a family of 14. Yard is huge and beach area is very nice with Adirondack chairs and fire ring. The dock does have some issues but it worked for fishing off of . The pontoon was a hit with the family. Only recommendation would upgrade mattress in master. Overall we created some wonderful memories on Barlow lake house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly family vacation
The house, yard, beach, and lake were great. Had a wonderful time. Sleeping was a little tight, but it all worked out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022