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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Coloma, MI
  • Contessa Wine Cellars
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom #2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

The Loft

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Family bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Spacious, Family-Friendly Cottage with Stunning Waterfront View in Paw Paw Lake

Our charming, family vacation home is suitable for anyone and for any occasion: ranging from big families, to friend groups, to celebrating a special occasion; no matter the reason, it’s the perfect getaway! There are 4 separate bedrooms and 10 beds in total that could comfortably fit up to 13 people. 2 full bathrooms, and a half bath on the main floor.

As you walk in, you'll notice the vibrant lake house decor from around the world. Paintings and ceramics from Italy, figurines and tablecloths from Kenya, and a unique, tree bark dining table from Ecuador's Amazonian basin. There are 2 fireplaces: one classic fireplace in the living room, perfect for wine nights, and another antique, cast-iron wood burning fireplace in the lounge room.

For more fun, there is a pool table that can be converted to a ping pong table located in the main lounge area. Our kitchen has all the essentials including: a fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine, oven, stove top and plenty of counter space for prepping your own meals.

Outside, we have a deck area, which we recently remodeled and expanded, with a premium Weber gas grill, a classy gas fire pit table, and large outdoor cushioned chairs that rotate. Beyond the deck area, you will see that we have a rocking chair swing, space for volleyball or badminton courts to be set up, an outdoor fire pit, and a lake dock with room for a boat or for fishing. To take advantage of the lake, we provided you with two paddle boards, two adults can ride in each, for going around the calm channel in Paw Paw Lake.

We hope you enjoy the house as much as we do this summer! Lake houses are booking fast this summer, so make sure to make your reservations ASAP

Aspects: family friendly, quiet neighbors, trees in the backyard that offer more privacy, outdoor string lights, beautiful water front view, short drive or walk away from town center, surrounded by quaint towns/wineries/breweries/antique shops/farmers markets (worth the drive!)

Included: accessible and fast WiFi, TV (can access Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, etc), fresh linens and towels, washer/dryer, closet space, garage and driveway space (5+ cars), water rafts for boat tubing, soccer goal, volleyball net, badminton net, 2 paddle boards, and fishing pole upon request.

Location: Coloma, Michigan and on Big Paw Paw Lake. Close to St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. About 1.5 hours from Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please pick up after your pets and dispose of any waste
Park only on driveway
Please put back everything where you found it, especially outdoor/water equipment

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 first aid kit

About the area

Coloma

Located in Coloma, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery.
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Coloma, MI

What's nearby

  • Contessa Wine Cellars - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino Hartford - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 19 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hot Spot - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, Family-Friendly Cottage with Stunning Waterfront View in Paw Paw Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, Family-Friendly Cottage with Stunning Waterfront View in Paw Paw Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, Family-Friendly Cottage with Stunning Waterfront View in Paw Paw Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, Family-Friendly Cottage with Stunning Waterfront View in Paw Paw Lake located?

This family-friendly Coloma holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Contessa Wine Cellars and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Four Winds Casino Hartford are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P. G.

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

Great Family Getaway

Wonderful great room, two living rooms, each with a fireplace or wood burning stove, tons of beds, and a well-stocked kitchen. Spacious property too
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

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

4th of July Trip

This house was perfectly clean upon arrival! The owner of this home was timely in regards to all communication. It could not have been a more perfect place to stay. Highly recommended this rental to everyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel F.

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

Wonderful Lake House!!

This property exceeded expectations! We rented 3 lake houses in the area for our 2 families. This house was the was the main location we gathered at because of all the amenities and yard. The yard is perfect! It’s large and flat which allowed for tables, yard games etc. the inside was fantastic as well for gatherings. The nugget ice machine and coke cooler were huge hits with our group. The house was very clean and comfortable! The host was responsive and friendly. We made wonderful memories here that will last a life time. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Family Getaway

This home has a great location and plenty of space for everyone. Owner is super nice and quick to respond with questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Nice stay at Paw Paw Lake

We like Paw Paw Lake because it’s close to many sights in western MI, but you can boat on a smaller and safer lake. The house was lovely. I wasn’t expecting it to be so well decorated. Ecuadorian dining table! But the best feature for our family of older teens and 20s was for sure the pool table! The hot tub was a close second. And the yard is spacious. I seriously felt like we were staying in a hotel. The sheets and towels were awesome. And Pillar keeps beach towels well stocked as well. Was so helpful to have laundry on site. And the kitchen had simply everything we needed and more, even a fancy ice machine. Did I say that this house comfortably sleeps 16? Note that it is in a channel, not directly on the lake. You’ll want to rent a boat. The wonderful host was happy to recommend a place. Give it at least two weeks or boats are rented out.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

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

Very responsive host

The house and property were spacious and very workable for our family. We loved the deck + hot tub, yard, and access to the lake. The living spaces inside the house were also very nice, with plenty of activities to do and access to yard and water "toys" in the garage. We had a miscommunication with our host at the beginning of our stay, but she addressed it immediately and fixed the problem right away. Our family had a lovely weekend at Paw Paw Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole F.

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

nice place for extended family trip

Great spot for a big group to hang out, relax, and play. Owner was very generous to include paddle boards, things to float on, etc. for guests to use right in the backyard canal. Can get out to the big lake on paddle boards or find a boat to rent for the day. Beautiful area and great location 20 min east of St. Joe/Benton Harbor, 2.5 hours from Chicago. So much to do/see in the area- wineries, breweries, farms, sand dunes. Kids loved playing in the bunk room (connected through one of the main bedrooms up a spiral staircase), having backyard bonfires, and fishing off the dock. Cozy back family room overlooking the hot tub and backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth D., Washington, DC

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

This property was not as advertised and made it difficult to enjoy our trip. Dirty, e.g., well water not properly treated smelled terrible, ran yellow in toilets, not safe to drink, brush teeth, wash food, etc. beds had hairs. Musty bedding and smell overall. Water damage on walls. AC broken most of our stay-sweltering hot. Bunk bedroom only accessible by unsafe floating, twisting steps in another bedroom. Steps go up to hole in bunk room floor that doesn’t have adequate guardrail to be safe for young children. Dishwasher was unreliable. Dishes in cabinets put away dirty. Boat dock not as advertised, borderline unusable. House is on small canal, not main lake, so view is of lots of other houses, not open water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val B.

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

Girls weekend

Great communication with host. Quiet and beautiful property with direct access to channel. Nice and open space inside to hang out in large group. Would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Great Stay

We were a group of 13 on our annual lake house trip. The bunk room was perfect for the kids, it was like their own private apartment. Just be careful on the stairs getting up there. The house is well stocked with towels, bed linens and even a few staples in the kitchen. Plenty of dishes, cups/glasses, silverware. The outside area was great. It was kind of chilly so it was really nice to have the firepit to sit around in the evening. The layout of family/dining room was great as we got to hangout and not be on top of one another. If our travels bring us back to Coloma, we will definitely look up this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Great vacation spot!

Everyone had a blast here! There's tons of fun toys and activities in the garage, as well as a fire pit, a ping pong table, pool table, and a play structure to keep all ages entertained. Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Fun Environment

Always seems like there is always something to do. Pool, Ping Pong, hot tub, fire pit, etc. Great for a group that likes activities. Right on the water as well. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Weekend Stay!

This house was a great location for a weekend getaway with my loved ones! There were plenty of beds for all of us and a great kitchen to prepare our meals! The outdoor space was lovely & we really appreciated it, even when the weather was not cooperating! There were some cobwebs and a few dead bugs that we came across, but the space itself really made up for it. I enjoyed my time playing pool, lounging on the couch, and making memories with the people I love. I would recommend this house for others who are looking to do the same!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great vacation!

This house was a wonderful place to stay on our trip to SW Michigan. I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Great property

Great property, had a small issue and Pilar was extremely responsive and the issue was resolved very quickly! Beautiful home away for our fall get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T.

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

Lake Getaway

This was a great lake house to get away from it all. Plenty of space for large groups, including a large common area, deck, and backyard. The channel connects to the backyard, and the lake itself is a short no wake ride from the dock. The hot tub was great, and the ping pong/pool table was a hit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Great end of summer getaway

The property was just perfect for a pre-start of school, last summer getaway! Kids enjoyed the pool table/ping pong table, hot tub, and getting out on the lake. Pilar was very responsive to questions and needs. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Our family had a great time at your property. The pool table, ping pong and hot tub were a big hit! We also fished off the dock which was fun. The only complaint is that the outside property needs some work. Landscaping needs work and grass cut.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Alyse R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Owner does not keep up this property

When we arrived the towels were all dirty from the prior week and just set on top of the washing machine. The well water smelled horrible and my husband found that there was no water softener which is the reason the water was smelling so bad. The second to last day the shower valve broke so we only had one working bathroom. There were no swings on the swing set. There’s water stains on the living room walls that have not been addressed. The general upkeep of the home was unacceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

We had such a great time staying in Paw Paw Lake – what a beautiful place! The house suited our group of eight really well and each side of parents got their own rooms while the kids bounce back between the two bunk rooms. One thing to know is that there is a winding staircase to the fourth bedroom which is a bit treacherous for really young kids but the older kids loved the adventure. Taylor was a good communicator and very responsive to all of us! It was really nice having a fire pit, boat dock, and a garage full of water toys! I would definitely recommend I stay here and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

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

Fun trip to Paw Paw lake

We had a great time staying at this property. Pilar was a wonderful host and very communicative. The house fit our family, including our four kids and two dogs. And the location on the lake and in Coloma was great because accessing restaurants, stores, and the lake were all very easy. In general, the house was nice and definitely good for what we needed, but we had a little bit of trouble with the AC cooling down the house on the days when it was particularly hot outside. And as other reviewers have observed, the spiral staircase to the upstairs loft is a bit precarious, so a couple of our kids opted to sleep downstairs instead. Like some of the other reviewers, we rented a boat to take our kids out on the lake for a couple days and that experience made the entire trip for them. The dock has an electric lift and that was a huge plus. The outdoor area in the backyard is very nice too; our older kids loved the fire pit, and our toddler loved the swing set. We are really grateful for the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Great family weekend

Our family rarely gets opportunities to all come together, so when we were all able to come together under 1 roof at a lake house… well it was truly a joy! The house has everything we needed, and fit us all comfortably. Thank you for opening up your home to our family to make treasured memories!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

Don't Hesitate to Book!

Such a great weekend getaway. The back yard and deck and fire pit were amazing for everyone to hang out around. The location is super close to a bunch of wineries which we made sure to take advantage of on our girls weekend. One thing to note is that there is one room of all bunk beds that has a weird spiral stair case to climb to get up to, but luckily we had enough other beds to use and didn't need to use them. The homeowner is very responsive with any questions and wants to give you a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine D., Medinah il

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

Girls Getaway

We had a girls getaway with 8 women. The property was clean and as described. The house was very homey and comfortable. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions that we had. We had a minor issue with the hot tub and they had a maintenance person out the same day! We had a great time and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Extremely Pleasant Stay!!

From booking to leaving, Pilar has been very communicative and informative until the end. The house was clean and cozy, the attic room was exciting, and overall amenities were great. When you walk in, you’re treated with a refreshing wood fire smell and a stunning view. Let your imagination do the rest! Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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