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Secluded Lake Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded Lake Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Ray Micham

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 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 - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $150 fee/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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Lake Retreat Dowling
Secluded Lake Retreat Private vacation home
Secluded Lake Retreat Private vacation home Dowling

About the area

Map
Dowling, MI

What's nearby

  • Bristol Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mill Lake - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 31 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Mike's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bedford Steak House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yarrow Golf & Conference Resort - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Last Stop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Bristol Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Mill Lake and Clear Lake. Mill Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Secluded Lake Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

A truly beautiful lake!
Pretty lake, very clean, nice house and very quiet. Had a great time enjoying the surroundings. Lake was warm, beds were comfy and house was well stocked! Thank you for sharing your house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

Fall Getaway
Very nice cozy place to stay with plenty to do. Beautiful property to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN K.

Bristol Lake Stay
We had a group of 8 guys on a golf trip. The accomodations were excellent and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne O.

Peaceful Lake House
Our family of 9 people from 3 states stayed at this house in Dowling for a wedding weekend. The house is very comfortable and the kitchen worked well for all of us. The water is a bit ‘tasty’ so bottled water is a good idea. We enjoyed the early mornings outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Wonderful secluded stay
The home is very well equipped and clean, the location wonderful on the lake with so much to do. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves and the owner is responsive! looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren T.

Lake house
Had a wonderful time! I will definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Perfect Lake Retreat
The property was exactly as described, nicely appointed, and clean when we arrived. Perfect lake house getaway from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Grosse Pointe Farms, Mi. 48236

Great House
A beautiful location with a great house!,VERY CLEAN!, the best equipped house we have ever rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper N.

Memorial Day Weekend
Stayed here with some friends and our dogs. Great stay. Was very relaxing and we had a blast swimming in the lake and wearing the dogs out. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, just needed cleaned
The property was great, it just was not clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Private getaway
Absolutley love this cottage!! Perfect location on the lake with privacy. Loved being able to rent the pontoon boat too! We did daily tours around the lake on the boat with many stops for swimming. Had the best time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

2023 Family Vacation
This is the second year in a row we have stayed at this property and what a home and property it is. My kids and I love to connect here while enjoying the basement games, the beach, the hot tub and the boat! Beautiful sunrises from the screened in room starts each day off right! Thanks Ray!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Great Get-Away!!
Nice place! House was clean and had comfortable beds. The beach area was fun for the little kids. Adults enjoyed the kayaks and fishing on the lake. Beautiful views of the lake from the screened in porch. Really enjoyed our time there and would recommend…except for people who have problems climbing stairs. There’s quite a few stairs to get to the lake front. (The only drawback for some people. We were fine with it.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Haley D.

Winter Weekend Visit
The property was as expected and the view was beautiful! Hot tub was perfect for the winter weekend. Loved the screened in deck, cozy living area, games, local guide binder, and spacious bedrooms. Only a few minor negative things to note—the Keurig did not work, water filter on fridge needed to be changed, and downstairs bathroom had a musty smell. Still a great space with comfortable accommodations for a family who will be spending a lot of time on the lake during summer months!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K., Lombard, IL

Very clean!
House and grounds were super clean! This was located in a great location with quite a few stairs to get down to the lake. Lake was great, we used the kayaks that are included and fished off the pier. The house lacked a couple basics but the owner assisted when notified. The pans provided are pretty worn and are no longer non-stick. They were very difficult to cook on, keep this in mind if you plan on frying anything on the stove top. The pool table, air hockey table and ping pong table were perfect for our group also. 2 sets of newer washers/dryers, 1 on each floor was super convenient! Would recommend and would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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4/10 Poor

Brenna M., El Cajon, CA

Dangerous steps down to water
I broke my ankle at this house on the step out to the screened room. Maybe it is best to have a sign there to let people know about the step. The house was nice, it was a little warm in there at times. We liked our stay there but wish we would of known about the treacherous walk down to the water. Our 80 year old mother fell also on her way down the walkway. There was no lights so it was very difficult at night. My broken ankle made it much worse. It would of been nice to be contacted by the homeowner after i fell and broke my ankle to see how i was doing, but we never got contacted, even after we let tgem know. We wont stay here again because of the dangerous walkway that you need to use to go to the lake. In none of the reviews does anyone mention the steep walk path, this is important information.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Judy A.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton G.

Getaway
The house was nice with great views and Ray was accessible for any issues that arose
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

Awesome Autumn Weekend
We were able to gather our adult children and parents for a gorgeous Fall weekend and this place made our stay simply amazing! The layout is perfect for everyone to not only be able to come together for meals and games in the kitchen/dining area and on the screened-in porch but also allowed for privacy when wanting time to rest and relax with spacious and comfortable bedrooms. The only suggestion we’d offer would be to add maybe some solar stake lights along the path down to the lake as it really does get so dark! We loved our time at this place and we all agree we’d love to return again soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Beautiful, peaceful retreat
We had four adults staying at this location and have to say that we had the very best time. There was ample room for all of us and it was really nice to have a full bathroom in the lower level as well. The games room was so much fun. We loved the private beach area as well. Being right on the lake was so peaceful. We would highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Chicago, IL

Disliked: Check-in
Peaceful Secluded Lake House
The lake view from the house is beautiful! We had a challenging time with check-in, however, Ray and Janelle apologized and made up for the hiccup in communication. The house is a great place for a family retreat— very kid and dog friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, boats, and sandy beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Great stay
Great stay! Had everything we needed for a family weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Relaxing Stay
This home was beautiful, clean, spacious and peaceful. The beds were so comfortable that it was difficult to get up and go each morning. The cost of our stay, when compared to renting three rooms in a local hotel, made it even more worthwhile. And it was nice to be able to relax before all the wedding festivities. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne G., Ada

Great Cottage for a Fun Family Getaway!
Our family (total 8 people) rents a cottage somewhere in Michigan each Labor Day week every year. We all agreed that this cottage is one of the best we've rented! So many amenities to keep everyone busy.....kayaks, swim raft, fishing, air hockey, ping pong, hot tub , fire pit. We had great weather with just one rainy day, and on that day we played board games on the awesome porch which overlooks the lake. The kitchen is well stocked and organized and had all that we needed for our family meals, including an awesome large, clean grill outside. The beds were all comfy and all the linens were top notch. Normally we make it a policy to go somewhere different each Labor Day, but we all agree "we might be coming back to this cottage!"
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Very nice property!
Very nice clean home. Our family enjoyed the beach area & fire pit. We also enjoyed having the kayak available for our use. We rented the pontoon which added to our fun with the family. The beds were comfortable. The stairs were a little difficult for the little ones - may be an issue for older adults as well (a bit seep & hard to maneuver the rocky surface). No issues during our stay. We would definitely stay here again. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022