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5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks & More!

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2nd floor balcony
back deck with propane gas grill and table with seating for 6
front view of the house
Morning coffee, afternoon breeze, evening chats—this porch’s got space for it al
luxurious hot tub

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12243.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Scotts, MI
  • Air Zoo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Wings Event Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Western Michigan University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

BEDROOM 1

1 Queen Bed

BEDROOM 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

BEDROOM 4

1 Queen Bed

MASTER

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

2ND FLOOR BATHROOM

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks & More!

The house features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an outdoor hot tub. It is situated on semi-private Pickerel Lake with 65 feet of private lake frontage. The property boasts a spacious living room, a game room, and 2 decks. Enjoy stunning morning views of Pickerel Lake, a perfect spot for all water sports enthusiasts. You can bring your own pontoon or jet ski and have it docked at our dock during your stay. A free public boat launch is available on the east side of the lake on S Ave. There is also an L-shaped deck where you can enjoy some fishing.

The house is fully equipped with a kitchen, and 3 of the bedrooms are equipped with smart TVs. The living room features an electric fireplace for cozy evenings. Additionally, the master bedroom has a private deck overlooking the lake. Outside, there is a patio table with chairs, a propane grill on the deck, and a fire pit with chairs.

The main floor bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed with a green tea memory foam mattress, while the master bedroom has a king-size bed and a futon. There are two bedrooms with queen beds and a fourth bedroom with a bunk bed (twin over full). A pedal boat and 2 Kayak's are available for use.

Portage, MI is just a 15-minute drive away and offers various restaurants and stores, while Kalamazoo, MI is approximately a 25-minute drive. Nearby attractions include Ramona Park and Air Park, which offers a rope course, bowling, climbing wall, video games, and more.

Your stay includes 2 kayaks and an electric motor boat for fishing. Come, fish, and enjoy your stay! Please note that we have well water, which is safe to use. However, if you prefer, we also have a water dispenser available in the kitchen.

Situated on Pickerel Lake, our property offers the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your family in a serene environment. With plenty of nearby attractions, it's the ideal place to relax and unwind.


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If you're looking for a shorter or longer stay, feel free to contact me, and I’ll let you know if I can accommodate your request.

We provide enough toiletries to get you started, as well as laundry supplies for a few loads. Any additional items will be the guest’s responsibility.
The hot tub is available year-round.
Please note, firewood is not provided and it’s the guest's responsibility to bring it.

Property manager

Modesta Gapsyte
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
not to exceed 12 people in total, unless other arrangements made with the host
absolutely no smoking/vaping in the house and/or garage
USE HOT TUB AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR INJURY. No bottles, Food, Candles, Smoking in the Hot Tub or around the Spa.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Scotts

Located in Scotts, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Angels Crossing Golf Club and Moors Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bishop's Bog Preserve and Justin's Marsh. Travelling with kids? Consider Air Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Wings Event Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scotts, MI

What's nearby

  • Air Zoo - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Wings Event Center - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Kalamazoo State Theatre - 25 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Western Michigan University - 26 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Kalamazoo College - 26 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Que Buenos - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Village Hide-A-Way - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks & More! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks & More!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-Bedroom All-Sports Lake Retreat: Hot Tub, Wi-Fi, Fire Pit, Kayaks & More! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gourdneck Lake, Air Zoo and West Lake. Hogset Lake and Schrier Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Wrestling weekend

The location was perfect for our stay with kids wrestling at Wings Event Center. The large yard and hot tub were the perfect place to relax after a long day in the arena.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

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

Beautiful location

Great location, comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deleka J.

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

Great Long Weekend

Me and my friends stayed for a long weekend and we really enjoyed our stay. The house was as pictured and clean. The beds were really comfortable, we enjoyed playing in the game room and loved that the hot tub had a speaker and bluetooth capabilities. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Beautiful lake house

Plenty of room for the whole family. Everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Thank you! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Spring Golf Trip

Hosts excellent communication and very welcoming with use of house and amenities. Good price point. Had everything our party needed for the four-day stay. Excellent backyard setting. Best grill I have ever seen. Huge and clean. Would love to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Beautiful Spot

Awesome house in a quiet, beautiful neighborhood on a peaceful lake. Plenty of room and amenities. Clean and new. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee P.

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

Wrestling weekend

We were in town for my nephew’s wrestling tournament. While we didn’t get to hang out at the house much, the beds were comfortable and the hot tub was great for relaxing after a long day. We hope to come back when the weather is nicer to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a great time here! It had everything that we needed for my sisters and I for our girls weekend! The owner was very quick to respond and offer help when needed. If the weather had cooperated and we could’ve used the outdoor area it would’ve been perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Wonderful house on lake

My family came to town for my sons wedding. This house was the most wonderful place. We had very comfy beds, kitchen was so nice and big. Living room area was very nice also. We made lots of great memories. Its a very nice home. I wish it was a little warmer out cuz we would have totally enjoyed the outside and the lake. I will be coming back again. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas F., Boone, USA

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

Very nice lake property.

This is a very nice lake home, and the host is awesome! We were called to the area for a family funeral, not the greatest circumstances. While there, the host did everything in her power to make the stay pleasant. We are extremely grateful, it made the whole experience much easier! There were a couple of small issues, but the host/owner were quick to handle things. Great people to work with. Hopefully we'll be able to return under better family conditions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Ski Trip

Nice place to stay. Visited Air Zoo and went to ski at Timber Ridge and Bitter Sweet. Not to far away from any of these places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Nice and fun time

The place was clean and a good location and plenty of room. Had zero issues at all. Was a great fall weekend to enjoy the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Accurate and clean

The listing was accurate. The home was clean. The host was easy to communicate with. It was a very quite neighborhood. Even over the holiday weekend!! It's a good size for a multi-generational family. The kitchen was stocked better than other rental kitchens. My only complaint is the lack of "swimmability" in the lake. The bottom is very soft, and there are a lot of lily pads near the shore. We didn't feel comfortable swimming in that area, due to the amount of possible snakes that could be living among them. The only way out to the lake is through the lily pads, so unless you're on a boat, you can't access swimmable water. I know that there's not much to be done about this issue. I did speak with a neighbor that mentioned that this end of the lake gets the most lily pads each year and this year was worse than most. Maybe it's been better in past years and will be again in the future? So if you're looking for ease of swimming access, this one is not a good option. But if they can fix it, the remainder of the lake is pretty clean and nice to kayak on.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen S., Livonia, MI

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

Scotts, MI

The house was great, plenty of room. The kids had a great time with the air hockey/pool table. Was a little disappointed with the lake, thought there was more sand for the kids to dig in. You couldn't walk right into the water to play, bottom was too soft and weedy. Fort Custer recreation area and Ramona Park were nice but we were looking for a property where we could walk right down to the water and play.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Lake house vacation

House was clean and accommodating. We enjoyed your kayak and paddle boat. Grilling out on the deck and jumping in the hot tub were nice in the evening. Ramona park beach was a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Columbus, IN

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

Spacious house with a lovely view

We really enjoyed the deck, which has shade much of the day, and a lovely view of the lake and sky. There is lots to do, from the game room to the hot tub, plus the kayaks and the paddle boat. We entertained friends and family and there was room for everyone to enjoy the great weather and a large kitchen for making meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Beautiful place. We had a great time.

This is a beautiful property and peaceful place. We had a fun time. The kids loved fishing and riding the paddle boats. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

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

Kids had fun

Weather was cold and rainy, but the kids found plenty to do. Game table got used a lot, as well as hot tub, fishing off the dock, and the firepit. Very spacious house. Only concerns were some of the tiles in the kitchen/dining area protruded and toes were stubbed. Safety rail at top of the stairs was wobbly, which is a safety concern. We had a wonderful, relaxing time. Price was reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damian C.

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

Lake House Getaway

Everything about the property was great. The location was spacious and clean. The kitchen was stocked with condiments and ample cooking supplies. There was plenty to do in the area also. Contacting the owner was a breeze and he was very courteous. I will book this property the next chance I get!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Just what we needed

Lovely views, great wildlife, relaxing home. Only downside was there wasn't enough seating for 4 adults in the living room. We would definitely recommend this location to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Marty H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Over all good stay!

We were alittle disappointed at first arriving. Lawn wasn’t mowed, and I thought place could have been a bit cleaner. I feel the cleaning lady could do a better job. But after a day of staying there my family and I were very comfortable. Beds were great for sleeping, house had everything for use to enjoy our vaca. Mabey I was being to picky at first?
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of the lakehouse. The hot tub was a huge hit with my husband and kids. I really like the lazy style of the lake to paddle about on the kayak or my raft and quietness of the community. There were so many things to do in the area, including Ramona Park which was a great experience for relaxing in . If have kids, definitely check out the Air Park which offers a rope course, bowling, video games, climbing wall and more - my kids kept wanting to go back to it! We would recommend this house and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

my experience

i had a good time at the lakehouse, its very spacious and had everything me and my friend needed to be comfortable. we loved the kitched area the most because we love to cook so that was very exciting for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

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

Relaxing stay

The house was exactly as described. It was cleaned, had everything needed and beds were very comfortable. Owners were very nice and responded to our questions very quickly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish O.

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

Great place on the lake!

The house was in a great neighborhood and we loved being able to kayak and paddle around the lake. The host was very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Modesta Gapsyte

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Me and my husband we live in Chicago area, we bought this house to enjoy the quite lake and relax on our care free days when we don't have to work. After sometime we noticed that we can't be there all the time so we decided to offer the relaxing setting to other people that need a time away from their busy lives. We just wanted to share our house and welcome anyone who wants to have a nice, relaxing vacation away from the city and all the noise.

Why they chose this property

The house sits on semi private Pickerel lake. The lake is all sports lake, you can go swimming, fishing, jet skiing, boating or do any other water activity. During winter the lake freezes and ice fishing is available. It is a quiet lake since there is no public beach. The lake is about 135 acres in size. It is approximately 10 feet deep at its deepest point. When fishing you can expect to catch variety of fish including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

What makes this property unique

We love watching the swan family from our 2nd floor deck.

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