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Stonington Estate Carriage Room

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Front entrance to The Carriage House at Stonington Estate
Front of house with deck
View from West showing carport
East side of house
East side of house showing kids play gym and volleyball court on sand

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Augusta, MI
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kellogg Arena
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Firekeepers Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Battle Creek, MI (BTL-W. K. Kellogg Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Stonington Estate Carriage Room

This beautiful countryside private home - referred to as "The Carriage House at Stonington Estate", is positioned behind the original farmhouse where we, your hosts, reside on 3 acres of land. This house has a history of being rented for over 70 years. The first building you see on the left as you enter Stonington Estate, is the design lab for Legacy Safeguards - all natural sprays -

There is a self check in with code to get keys at the front door. We look forward to meeting and hosting people from all types of backgrounds and cultures.

The house has one full bathroom, large open living room and includes a fully equipped kitchen with stove, refrig, microwave, toaster over & coffee pot. There are plenty of dishes, pots & pans, & utensils to prepare any meal plan. You will also find some staples ie. coffee, sugar, salt & pepper and other spices. Inside bedroom 1 with the king - there is a small exercise area with 3 pieces of equipment to use. We also have 2 desk/computer work stations. All the bedrooms have plenty of closet space, shelves and some drawers.

The entire house is accessible for you with exception of utility room reserved for maintenance staff. Everything is on one floor. Upon entering you will find a guest book that we appreciate our guests signing. Also on the Kitchen table you will find a welcome notebook that has WiFi password, house rules, expectation for check out and other helpful information about what's in the house and hightlights of the area.There is a one stall attached car port for our guests with additional parking in front of the house. Towels & linens included with extra blankets/pillows available and essentials such as soap, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo & conditioner. (If you have forgotten anything else, please feel free to ask). There is also free Wi-Fi , TV with netflix and DVD player built in if you choose and an electric fireplace to be enjoyed. Other added amenities are board games located in louvered closet to left of TV, books for all ages and variety of toys for kids in single bedroom closet. There is a small deck with a swing, & 2 chairs meant to be enjoyed to sit outside.

We are very relaxed and available hosts and always try to give our guests lots of privacy and freedom. We will interact on a case by case basis but will not bother you unless requested. Sometimes we see guests as they come & go and sometimes we miss each other. You can always feel free to call or text with fairly quick response if you need something.

We have a No Smoking/Vaping on entire premise, No Pet rule that we appreciate being honored and please no lighting of candles. No parties or events here please without prior approval. Also no bonfires or burning of any kind allowed without prior approval from owners. Be sure the number of guests staying in the house matches the number on the reservation. There is no Washer & Dryer on-site but there is a very clean beautiful laundromat just 4 miles down the main road. There is no breakfast served but coffee/tea are provided to make. Our WiFi was recently upgraded to 75 mbps and runs very smooth with simple tasks like emailing, browsing, streaming several devices, Netflix etc. There is a one page sheet on the kitchen bar with a few other details to make your stay comfortable.

We reserve the right to request a Security Deposit that will be returned upon checkout (If everything is left according to agreement) if we believe the reservation is by a third party, the guest has no reviews or references or it is a contractor/service provider group of 2 or more.

The house sits on beautiful property with a pleasant mix of hardwoods & evergreens and many quiet sounds of nature. Outside the back door you will find a large children's play gym (with
adult swings) on sand as well as a trampoline, a horse shoe pit and a volleyball court on sand. (Regarding the trampoline, we have a rule of no more than 2 at a time and all children should be supervised. If any injury or accident should occur, we, the hosts, will not be held liable) There is also quick easy access behind the house through the trail to a quiet cul-de-sak where roller blading, biking or walking can take place.

Convenient to both Battle Creek (8 miles) and Kalamazoo (17 miles), less than 4 miles to Augusta Village & Fort Custer State Park where you can go canoeing, swimming, kayaking, mountain biking, walking & horseback riding. Richland (home of beautiful Gull Lake) is about 10 minutes away. Our local area is filled with many beautiful Golf Courses within a stones throw. 4 miles to the east in Battle Creek there is a McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut (delivery available), drug store, grocery store, Dollar General & more.

Property manager

Doug & Rhonda Stanton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please make sure the number of people reserved matches the number of people staying in the house.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Augusta

Augusta is home to this holiday home. Fort Custer State Recreation Area and Kalamazoo River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kingman Museum and Full Blast Water Park. Gull Meadow Farms and Cadwallader Park are also worth visiting.
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Augusta, MI

What's nearby

  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Gull Lake - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 18 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 20 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Speed's Koffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Don's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brady's Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stonington Estate Carriage Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stonington Estate Carriage Room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stonington Estate Carriage Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stonington Estate Carriage Room located?

Situated in Augusta, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kalamazoo River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Barn Theatre. W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest and Springfield Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

Great spot for local golf vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Great place and great people!

Nice place and the owners are wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Amazing getaway

We really love this place and will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Perfect location for golf

We had 5 guys for a golf weekend. There was plenty of room and great location for food and golf
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Great location, close to golf!

We were very happy with our stay. Very close to all Gull Lake courses. Very responsive and friendly hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

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

Family getaway

This house and the owners are absolutely wonderful. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly Y.

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

Spacious, clean and great hosts

This was a great place to stay close to Battle Creek but located on quiet property. The house was spotless and had everything we needed for our stay. Doug and Rhonda were readily available as well. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Edna H.

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

Outside

Well kept, yard was amazing. Good place for outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert d.

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

Great place for a group of people

nice property and outdoor games setup ie volleyball court and spacious house. thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Peterborough, ONtario

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

Quaint, wonderful property, exceptional renters.

I can’t say enough good things about this property based on my experience. The owners were absolutely fantastic, they put a tremendous amount of effort to make it inviting, comfortable, and clean. I was there with my two sisters for a gravel bike race, and it was an ideal place to stay. Zero hesitation to recommend this property to anyone if you’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second stay at Stonington Estates. Doug and Rhonda were great hosts. The places was clean and comfy. The kitchen and living area open and inviting for camaraderie after days out on the golf course. Nice quiet neighborhood, and close to everything. Basically they had everything we needed to make the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart F.

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

Labor Day

Very clean house, mangers very friendly and accommodating, convenient playground for kids on premises. Overall good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., STILLWATER

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

What a great family place!

Everything was clean and as expected in and around the property. Great space for kids. We were busy with a family wedding so we did not make full use of the place during the daytime. Very courteous hosts. Now we know that it’s here we will definitely book this one again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Love this property!

This was our second time staying at this property. I stay with my two girls age 8 & 14. It is perfect for us when we visit friends. Dougb& Rhonda are wonderful hosts! This time we brought a large beachball to use with the volleyball court & the backyard is perfect to set up a screen & projector for movie night on the lawn. We definitely will stay again when we are in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey C.

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

As advertised

The listing is accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Great place to stay & comfortable

It’s like a home away from home.There was plenty of dishes, pots pans etc in the kitchen area. Full size appliances All kinds of things you would need in a home. There was apples , oranges & bananas on kitchen counter. Totally stocked. Plenty of towels etc comfy furniture Beautiful yard & great location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Y.

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

Small Town Comfort

From getting the code and keys to leaving was a joy. The owners were very accommodating, and helpful. Upon entering the guest house at first sight it was sparking clean, with a fruit basket on the kitchen counter. We did not get to use the outdoor facilities, because of time restraints. Wish we could have, because there were abundance of activities to participate in. Would highly recommend a stay at their guest house, and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Nice spot

Would recommend for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Great space

Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Great place

Was perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were nice and spacious. We didn’t get to play outside much with our granddaughter because it was pretty hot but we were able to play with her inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Muskegon, Michigan

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

Gracious hosts and great property

Our stay here was just what we needed and the property was as listed. Super clean and the hosts were very responsive. They were also very generous with additional amenities like fruit and snack bars. The kitchen had everything you needed including coffee, tea and even oatmeal. Loads of space for a large family. The age of the property makes it unique and the furnishings are very comfortable. Plenty of seating in the living. We had a wonderful stay. I can see why they have so many repeat visitors!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Stonington Estate

The accommodations were clean, neat and smelled fresh! We had written directions readily available, everything we needed and even a beautiful fruit / snack platter!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Pleasant stay

Very welcoming, large family room and open concept kitchen fit us all comfortably. Unique lay out - was awesome! The grounds were meticulous & great to explore. Outdoor activities all at your fingertips on the property. Master King bed is form, Queen bed is softer, twin beds were comfortable. Island in kitchen was great for the breakfast buffet I prepared. Lots of stars in the sky to be seen, no light pollution. Enjoy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Wonderful!

We absolutely loved staying at your home. It was everything we needed. We especially enjoyed your welcome gift of fruit. The beds were comfortable, the outside playground & walking trails were a huge hit! We brought a projector & enjoyed setting up our screen for an outside movie night. We look forward to staying again. Thank you for opening up your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Doug & Rhonda Stanton

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Greetings, we are Doug & Rhonda Stanton, your hosts at "The Carriage House at Stonington Estate". We have been married 35 years and live on the same property as you will be staying in at our guest house. We have 2 adult children, a daughter in law, a son in law and 3 grandsons, age 5, 2 1/2 and 10 months. We have called Michigan our home all of our lives and love living here. Hospitality is a gift we both have and love serving people. We look forward to having you visit the carriage house.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love this property and have lived on it for 29 years. We actually lived in the guest house as our primary for 13 years when both our children were born and later moved to the larger farm house after much remodeling. My husband Doug has actually designed and developed this property over many years to the beauty it is today. Also we have always loved the location being close to both Battle Creek and Kalamazoo and other small cities/villages in between.

What makes this property unique

Some of the uniqueness of the The Carriage House is the large wide open rooms and all being on one floor. Also the view out the back is amazing.

Languages:

English