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Lakefront, Private Lake, hot tub, Game Room & pets

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
On the serene shores of Head Lake, our lakefront home offers a peaceful retreat with a 7-person hot tub and lakefront access. Paddle boards and kayaks are available to explore the private lake, while pets are welcome to join in on the fun. Conveniently located near Camp Michawana, Hastings, and Grand Rapids.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront, Private Lake, hot tub, Game Room & pets

Welcome to our lakefront family vacation home, nestled on a peaceful and private stretch of Head Lake in Hastings, Michigan. Here you’ll enjoy a serene setting on a quiet lake, 7-person hot tub, and lakefront access with paddle boards and kayaks available to use. Conveniently located just one mile from Camp Michawana, 10 minutes from Hastings, and 40 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. This home is beautifully designed to be the backdrop of precious new memories w/ your loved ones! Pets welcome!

Every design decision made for this ranch-style home with a walkout basement was designed to maximize our guests comfort and enjoyment of the beautiful, serene setting. The house comfortably accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a fully finished basement but has space to sleep up to 10. The home is in a rural area on dirt roads and comfort navigating stairs is essential for anyone staying on the property.

You will have access to fast WIFI (300+ Mbps) and two Roku TVs with complimentary Netflix and Disney+.

KITCHEN
Feel at home with a fully stocked chef`s kitchen that includes all the necessary kitchen accessories needed to cook your meals along with a functional oven, microwave, fridge, water kettle, and coffee machine with complimentary tea and coffee. We provide cooking oil, spices, pots & pans, cooking utensils, a small blender, baking sheets, crockpot, griddle for pancakes and much more.

LIVING ROOM
Get comfortable on our large sectional, binge-watch all your favorite shows on our complimentary streaming outlets!

WALKOUT BASEMENT
The fully finished basement includes a kitchenette with a sink, refrigerator, and gas stove, Roku TV, table for playing games, foosball, Street Fighter, and a giant wall Connect 4. One side of the basement walks out to the deck with a grill and seating for 10. The other side of the basement walks out to the 7-person hot tub.

IN-UNIT WASHER/DRYER
A brand new washer and dryer unit with complimentary detergent are ready for your use.

BATHROOMS
Both bathrooms are full bathrooms. The upstairs bathroom includes brand new stacked washer and dryer. We provide shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

BEDROOMS
The Master bedroom includes a memory foam king bed, walk-in closet, full length mirror, and view of the lake via the upstairs deck. The second upstairs bedroom includes a queen memory foam bed, large closet, dresser and full length mirror. Basement bedroom includes a full bunk bed and a twin bunk bed and a walk-in closet.

OUTDOOR LIVING
The upstairs includes a covered porch with comfortable seating and a beautiful view of the lake. We have a deck directly outside of the walkout basement that includes a large outdoor dining table, chairs, and a fully equipped grilling area. Out the other side of the walkout basement, there is a covered porch with a 7 person hot tub that gets stunning sunset views.

KID-FRIENDLY
We can provide a pac n play, baby monitor, and a high chair upon request.

We take pride in cleanliness with a professional cleaning crew.

Plenty of living space including:

- Main Floor Master Bedroom 1: King Bed (sleeps 2)
- Main Floor Bedroom 2: Queen Bed (sleeps 2)
- Basement: Bedroom 3: Full Bunk Beds + Twin Bunk Beds (sleeps 4-6)
- Basement Family Room: Queen sofa pull-out (sleeps 2)
- 2 Full bathrooms
- Finished and furnished basement
- Fresh towels and linens
- Hair dryer
- Iron and Ironing board
- Parking available for 3 vehicles
- Perfect for families

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Small town Restaurants/Pubs/Bars/Shops: 15 min drive
Walmart Supercenter / Aldi / Family Fare : 15 min drive
Camp Michawana: 1 mile away

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Gilmore Car Museum: 20 min drive
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park: 30 min drive
Yankee Springs Recreational Area: 16 min drive
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute: 13 min drive
Moo-ville Creamery: 24 min drive
Historic Charlton Park: 19 min drive

We will provide you with a more detailed list of top restaurants/attractions upon check-in.

You will have the entire space to yourself. The property has its own private entrance. A keypad code will be provided for self-check-in. If you are looking for a place to be loud and party, this is not the place for you. This is a quiet lake location.

If an issue arises, we are available to come and assist. Otherwise, you won`t see us in-person during your stay.

The home will be thoroughly cleaned, but as we allow dogs, please be advised in the event someone in your party has severe allergies.

Three parking spots are included in your stay.

You will need to be comfortable using stairs to access the property.

IMPORTANT: We want to host you, but first, please read the house rules at the bottom of the page to make sure we are a good fit for each other.

> We require a rental agreement to be signed online in order to protect our home and insure all our guests (like you) have a great experience. It`s quick and easy!

> No locals are permitted to rent or stay at the house, unless special request is granted.

> Smoking is completely prohibited inside and outside the property. A deodorizing fee will be charged (min $500) if we detect the smell of smoke with our Sentry device.

> We have cameras outside the house as well as RING to ensure the property is protected at all times. There are NO cameras inside the house.

> Because we care about the comfort of our neighbors, we highly discourage loud noise. We have noise level monitors (Minut) at the property (these monitors DO NOT allow us to hear what you say or record you. They are only to monitor volume level)

Bath towels, hot tub towels and bedding for all beds provided.

PETS
We allow up to 3 dogs of 50lb each, for $75 per pet per stay. Pet Fees
At the moment of booking, if you add your pets, VRBO will include the fee for the first pet in the total, and we will request the additional ones afterwards.
If you’d like to bring additional pets, or larger than 50lb, please send an inquiry first for approval.
Other animals, including cats, are approved on a case by case scenario.

RENTAL AGREEMENT, DAMAGE WAIVER/HOLD, ID VERIFICATION AND CHECK-IN STEPS

We`re so excited for your trip! PLEASE NOTE: Our listing description and house rules mention that you will be required to complete a Guest Rental Agreement, ID verification, and Security Hold (which is not a security deposit) in order to receive Arrival Instructions to the home. Details of the Guest Rental Agreement can be found in the House Rules.

Important: When cancelling your reservation, the credit card processing fees of 3.9% + 30c will not be refunded.
If booking with a credit card that doesn`t match the guest name, you`ll be required to provide a written authorization, photo of the ID, selfie, and card showing the last 4 digits of the credit card holder, or reservation will be cancelled.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,865 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

**HOUSE RULES & GUEST RENTAL AGREEMENT** Hi! We’re your welcoming hosts and can’t wait to host you. We created the following rules and guidelines to

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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
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

358717

About the area

Map
Hastings, MI

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wall Lake - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Gun Lake - 30 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tujax Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sajo's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bowens Family Dining - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Private Lake, hot tub, Game Room & pets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront, Private Lake, hot tub, Game Room & pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, Private Lake, hot tub, Game Room & pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, Private Lake, hot tub, Game Room & pets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Lake, Cloverdale Lake and Horseshoe Lake. Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Larabee Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Summer Family Getaway

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful vacation retreat. I wanted to spend quality time with my children and grandchildren all in one place. And I needed to be on water. Goal met! The beautiful beach, numerous toys, campfire pit, swing and stunning sunsets were all a bonus! We had such a wonderful time. So much fun that we only left for grocery shopping. Clean home, comfortable beds and spacious enough for a family of 10 to spread out and relax. The owners were always very prompt in answering all questions. We Loved our stay! The Balleto family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023