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Amazing Lake House - beautiful clear lake - 2 hours from Chicago!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Dining
Dining
Marina

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sturgis, MI
  • Blue Gate Theater
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

+1
3 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Amazing Lake House - beautiful clear lake - 2 hours from Chicago!

THIS IS PARADISE! Klinger lake is a pristine spring fed lake with sandy bottom - warm enough to swim by Memorial Day! Lovely lakefront home featuring three bedrooms and several sitting areas. Near Sturgis and White Pigeon you can unwind on the balcony, taking in the breathtaking lake views, or gather around the cozy fire pit for an evening of relaxation. Inside you'll find a fully stocked kitchen, perfect for preparing delicious meals, and 3 smart TVs for cozy movie nights. Stay connected with free WiFi, and keep your clothes fresh with the washer and dryer. Embrace the great outdoors on the dock or deck with beautiful outdoor furniture, or simply relax and soak up the sun. This charming lakehouse offers the perfect blend of comfort and adventure, making it the ideal destination for your next getaway.
Please note that 2nd bathroom in the basement may not be available during your stay as a full remodel is planned.

Property manager

France Pitera
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The deck is elevated - child supervision required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sturgis

Located in Sturgis, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Blue Gate Theater and Blue Gate Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park and Deutsch Kase Haus. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sturgis, MI

What's nearby

  • Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 26 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 27 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hot 'n Now Hamburgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Lake House - beautiful clear lake - 2 hours from Chicago! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Amazing Lake House - beautiful clear lake - 2 hours from Chicago!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Lake House - beautiful clear lake - 2 hours from Chicago!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Lake House - beautiful clear lake - 2 hours from Chicago! located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Sturgis is situated next to a golf course, 2.5 mi (4 km) from KLCC Range, and is convenient for winter activities, such as sledging and snowmobiling. Green Valley Golf & Health Club and Grass Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My vacation turned into a funeral.
This Host! When my head was spinning from the tragic loss of my Father—she was direct and kind! Completely understanding of the needs of our family! This Is a beautiful property; fully stocked well taken care of and very clean! I can’t thank you enough, France, for making our stay as low stress possible! 💯% recommend checking this place out💕
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property & nice lake
House was very nice with great view of lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable Family Weekend
We booked this VRBO for a place to stay to go to the Notre Dame/OSU football game. It was a beautiful weekend to be on the lake and enjoy this lovely home. It was everything we could have asked for. Thank you, France, for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House
This place is great. The house and location are beautiful. Will definitely be back. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed our stay immensely. The lake was clear and warm, the paddle board and kayak were a great addition. Property manager was super nice and easy to communicate with. Next time we will hit up the marina and hopefully rent a boat.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Vacation!
We really enjoyed our stay at this lake house. The place was really well appointed and had everything we could have imagined. So many items to enjoy the lake... kayak, paddle boards, floats, floating mat, fishing rod etc... We spent all our time outdoors on the amazing deck... enough room for all 12 of us! There were plenty of beach towels, bath towels, linens etc... It was truly paradise on this amazing lake and great cottage! We will definitely return next year!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Family funeral gathering place
Master bedroom had no privacy door and there was only 1 bathroom for 7 adults. Other than that it was fine, just not quite what we expected for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Abigail B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Maria W., Stoughton, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the best lake in the area
We just returned from 10 days at this property. We have rented through VRBO in this area roughly 10 times previously. I’ll share both pros and cons of the rental: Pros: The house is lovely, well appointed, and clean. Very beautifully furnished, with everything we needed for kitchen, towels, even lake toys. The beds upstairs were very comfortable. There are different spaces to relax, and there is a lot of sandy shallow water for about 40 feet off shore. We enjoyed the kayak and paddle boards. We grilled often too! The owners are very responsive and kind, and handled every issue with us quickly. (We had a couple of issues we encountered that were out of their control, and they were apologetic and quick to help us). We rented a boat from Corey Lake Marina, and they delivered it to the lake for us. We were able to tie up at the dock easily. That was a nice treat. Cons: The biggest issue is the stairs from the parking lot to the home. The photo only shows about half the stairs, there are in fact 72 steps from the parking area to the home. That was a struggle for me. We ordered Walmart groceries and had them delivered (tip well!) The second bathroom isn’t accessible inside the house. It’s located in the basement which you have to access by walking outside and down the stairs. It was outdated but usable. We used it a lot because the renovated bathroom in the house had a very narrow space for the toilet, and the adults in our family could not use it easily. The house only has AC in the upstairs room. They assured us that the house stays cool if windows stay shut during the day. I would disagree with that, it got pretty hot in the house, and we had to move the whole family upstairs to be able to sleep well. If it’s over 82 outside, be prepared to tolerate 75 and humid inside until late night when the house cools off (some people are okay with that temp, I’m sure. We prefer 69-71 inside). I would love to see blinds on the windows. The views are spectacular with the windows across the house on both floors, but they absorb the sun all afternoon and evening. So it’s bright at 6am and it’s hot by 3pm. Blinds would help keep it cool and ensure there is a little more darkness in the morning. We had a lovely time and really appreciated the home and all its offerings. We would recommend this location for vacation so long as your physically able to handle the steps!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake House
We LOVED this lake house! What a gem! We’ve rented many cottages, and this was by far the nicest place we’ve been to. Klinger Lake is the best lake in SW Michigan – sandy bottom and clear water! We rented a boat from the marina and enjoyed everything the lake had to offer. Great location - right on the water with a great dock and shallow water for swimming and many amenities like a paddleboard, kayak, floats etc! We enjoyed the beautiful sunsets, camp fires and fishing right off the dock. This property was recently renovated with a gorgeous kitchen and bathroom and lovely décor! It was very well appointed and had enough space to host all 12 of us for a family gathering. We wondered about the stairs to get to the lake house but it ended up being no problem at all. We stayed on the lake all day and night. The place was exceptionally clean and fully stocked with towels, pillows, comforters and more! By far our new favorite summer destination. Thank you for sharing this little piece of heaven with us!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by France Pitera

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Why they chose this property

We searched over 4 years to find this lake and property! Only 2 hours from Chicago and the cleanest water you'll find anywhere! Sandy clear bottom - and spring fed. No better place to spend your summer vacation.

Languages:

English, French

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