Firefly Cottage at Baw Beese Lake Hillsdale Michigan

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View from the 3 season room. Beautiful fall sunset.

The blue door is where your vacation begins.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Hillsdale, MI

Baw Beese Lake5 min drive
Hillsdale Hospital7 min drive
Hillsdale College10 min drive
Detroit, MI (YIP-Willow Run)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Lake front home on Baw Beese Lake.
3 Bedroom, 1 and a half baths.
The house is on the quiet east end of Baw Beese Lake, called Third Lake.
Excellent sunset views!
Baw Beese Lake is a great paddling lake with access to 4th Lake and Boot Lake. Just paddle under Hudson Ave. ( Route 99).
45 feet of seawalled lake front, with a 28' dock.
Pontoon boat rental available at Vacation Ponton Rentals. Pontoon-rentals. com. 260.609.7015
You're welcome to bring your boat or jetski. Public launch is available.
Seawall area is shallow enough for the kids to safely play.
Flat yard for yard games.
Lake side firepit, wood provided.
Kayaks for your use: 2 double seat, 2 single seat, 2 kid sized, and 2 standup paddle boards. Paddles and life jackets, provided for your use. This is a Michigan DNR lake. State laws apply. Life jackets required when paddling. Kayaks and SUPs not available after mid November. Available again as Spring weather allows.
A well stocked kitchen for meal preparation. A variety of coffee pods and teas to get your day started. No ground coffee is supplied.
Primary bedroom has a home office space, with high speed wifi.

Rainy days aren't boring here. We have many board games, ping-pong, a dart board, and a variety of books for your use.
ROKU TV: Watch shows through your favorite apps.
Central air for a cool nights sleep, after a hot summer day.
3 season room is the main dining area with seating for 6 to 8.
Parking available for 4 vehicles.
If bringing a boat trailer, parking is limited to 2 vehicles and trailer.
No parking along the edge of the road or in the yard.

Area attractions:
SANDY BEACH PARK. Beach, playground, volleyball, basketball and a concession stand. It's is a short drive around the lake. $5 a car load. Or walk the Baw Beese trail to get there.
OWENS MEMORIAL PARK, multiple playgrounds, picnic areas, fishing, and a walking trail
DISK GOLF: 9 hole course at Owens Memorial Park.
BAW BEESE TRAIL/ North Country Trail , is 5 houses away at the end of the street.
Restaurants, brewpubs, coffee shops, ice cream, and a variety of shopping located in charming Hillsdale.
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
SILO FUN PARK, is 7 miles away. They have gocarts, mini golf, and an arcade.
WHITE OAKS public golf course is 6 miles away.

This is a 1100 squre foot cottage. 8 people recommended maximum, but 10 is possible. A 5th twin matress is available for on the floor and a twin topper fits the sofa for sleeping purposes.

No pets of any type allowed.

*Whole house generator in use. It will automatically switch on and off during a power outage.
**Please note: there is parking available for up to 4 vehicles. It's tight parking, but doable. If bringing a trailer, parking decreases to 2 other vehicles. Please notify us if bringing your boat.
No parking is allowed on the grass, or along the edge of the road , it is a narrow road. **
***3 Security cameras are in use, located on the front and rear of house. Not monitored during your stay. No interior cameras.***
****Use of kayaks, SUP, floats, life jackets, dock, blue kayak launch pad, and any items provided on property , is at you own risk. ****
*****We recommend purchasing 3rd party travel insurance for your financial protection if cancelation is needed*****

The proprietors of 2276 Oakwood Drive shall not be held accountable for any harm or damage inflicted upon individuals or personal property during their stay at Firefly Cottage. By entering the premises or engaging in any water-based activities, you are acknowledging full responsibility for your actions and those of your companions. It is imperative that you comprehend the risks associated with utilizing any provided equipment.

Baw Beese Lake is a Michigan DNR lake, and as such, all Michigan and DNR regulations and laws regarding lake usage must be adhered to.

By leasing Firefly Cottage through any app, website, or direct booking, you are legally bound to this agreement. This agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the agreed-upon rental period.

Property manager

Scott Bell

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pak-n-play available.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Do not use the livingroom fireplace. It currently is not safe for use. Thanks.

Use of docks, kayaks, SUP, floats and life jackets, are at guest own risk. Please tend to your children and know your limits.

No smoking on property. No pets. $650 deep clean fee for violations, plus charges of any lost rents.

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 security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Hillsdale

Located in Hillsdale, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The First Universalist Church is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Hudson State Recreation Area and Baw Beese Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Slayton Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Butler Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hillsdale, MI

What's nearby

Baw Beese Lake - 5 min drive
Hillsdale Hospital - 7 min drive
Stocks Park - 8 min drive
Hillsdale College - 10 min drive
Michigan International Speedway - 50 min drive

Getting around

Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Overflowing Cups & Cones - ‬6 min drive
‪Biggby Coffee - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Cottage at Baw Beese Lake Hillsdale Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Firefly Cottage at Baw Beese Lake Hillsdale Michigan ?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage at Baw Beese Lake Hillsdale Michigan ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage at Baw Beese Lake Hillsdale Michigan ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cottage at Baw Beese Lake Hillsdale Michigan located?

This family-friendly Hillsdale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Baw Beese Lake and Stocks Park. Slayton Arboretum and Hillsdale College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

13 June 2024

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

Perfect Place

The communication from the owners was above and beyond. The listing is very representative of the value you will get at this home. Family of 4, 2 adults, 2 kids. This home is simply perfect! We will be back. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

16 Apr 2024

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

Comfy and cozy. Perfect for our family.

We enjoyed Firefly Cottage so much. It was perfectly suited for our family of six. Kayaks and fire pit were enjoyed as well as every inch of the house. The kitchen is well stocked and we were able to sit on the sunporch for all of our meals, which was so nice, because all that was called outside all the windows and the sunshine coming in made it feel so cozy. Scott was a great host and well, and was very accommodating. We will definitely be booking an anything I need any comments you want again on our next visit to Hillsdale!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John v.

8 Nov 2023

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

Family weekend

We loved our stay here. Beautiful setting, very clean, about 10 minutes from town, and well stocked with all your basic needs. Hope to come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derick C.

17 Aug 2023

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

Hillsdale Lake House Trip

Property was great! Everything that was needed was provided. We loved staying here and will do so again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

5 Aug 2023

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

WOW! Lake life is where it's at!

We enjoyed our visit to Bay Beese Lake so much!! Every possible detail was thought out! We didn't want for anything. From the TALL to the small, everyone had something to do during our stay. Daily kayaking was thoroughly enjoyed! The quiet at night was very peaceful. Thank you for a great stay! We can't wait until next summer! Cheers!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

joni k.

31 July 2023

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

Enjoy the relaxation

Great get away spot. Peaceful and relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

11 July 2023

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

Family vacation

Great time! Everything you could possibly need! Hope to return next summer. Owner was very kind and easy to reach if needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Bolz C.

8 June 2023

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

Great family lake spot

Great place for a family to stay, lots of lake amenities were appreciated

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

26 Apr 2023

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

Gorgeous lake views

This was my second stay in this lovely lake house and the property is even more comfortable with an added half bath in the master bedroom. This is a thoughtfully managed, well furnished and very lovely stay for a family or two couples with kids. Games, kayaks, ping pong table, sunroom, grill, beach towels, dock, everything you need for a super fun, relaxing week on the lake. There were also many pretty birds to watch!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

3 Apr 2023

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

Big Small House

We rented this Vrbo for my parents and adult siblings to all stay in for a family event. Clean and well stocked! Though the house is relatively small for how many it sleeps, there is extra space tucked away, such as in the three-seasons room and large utility room which helped for storing coats/shoes/luggage/extra food and kept the living spaces clear. We has other extended relatives at the house spending the days with us, and we were all able to comfortably enjoy ourselves. The hosts are communicative and helpful! I recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

17 Oct 2022

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

Spectacular views and fun lakeside amenities!

This home is comfortable and well-equipped for a lakeside vacation. Games, picture windows of the lake, a sunroom, grill, kayaks, good beds and cushy seating make for a very relaxing stay. The hosts are GREAT and we'll be back, for sure!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

6 Sept 2022

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

Amazing property.

What a wonderful experience. We absolutely loved the Firefly! Clean and cozy. They have this cottage stocked with everything you'll need and then some. Can't say enough good things about our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

1 Sept 2022

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

Fun stay

My family (2 adults, 3 kids- 15,10&9) loved staying at this property. Quiet lake with plenty to do. We barely left the property except to walk/bike down the trail which takes you to the beach, multiple playgrounds or in to town. Our family favorite was the kayaks provided and we used them multiple times a day. The lake is shallow enough at the shore for kids to swim and floaties were also provided. The house was clean and very comfortable. We would definitely return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxann M.

8 Aug 2022

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Beautiful cottage!

We really enjoyed our stay! Firefly Cottage was clean, well-stocked, and spacious. The owners thought of everything! The kids had a great time playing in the lake and the screened in porch was perfect for relaxing in the evenings. We would love to return next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

7 Aug 2022

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Incognito 2.0

Our families took a trip together 13 years ago and decided to recreate the memory. The cottage was very nice has EVERYTHING you could need and the owners were very helpful and kind. The lake is pretty weedy and shallow in places so boating was tricky till we learned the lake better. All in all we had a great time and our adult kids and teens kayaked, played games, walked the trail to the Basketball/volleyball courts. We also were glad for the party store and farmers stand just half mile down to M-99. Other than the humidity and rain here and there we had a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky F.

31 July 2022

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

FireFly cottage

We had an amazing time at this property. It was a cute cottage and very clean, plenty of sleeping space. It had everything you could possibly need, and then some. The owners are so thoughtful, they really went above and beyond to make sure you had everything you might possibly need. The lake is very nice and the water is clear, it’s shallow which is nice for younger kids. We had so much fun on the kayaks, and there were plenty for everyone. There are lots of games that we enjoyed playing, especially cornhole and ping pong. Theres a great ice cream place down the road and Silos fun center where you can go kart and putt putt. Check in and check out were super easy. I can’t say enough good things about the Firefly Cottage, we are so grateful to have spent the week there relaxing and making memories.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M., Toledo, Ohio

23 July 2022

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

Amazing and relaxing!

The Firefly Cottage was perfect for my family to get away for a few days for some good family quality time! The cottage itself was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need, including so many games for us! The kayaks and stand up paddle board were huge hits too! The furnishings were more than adequate! We had plenty of comfortable beds and space for everyone! We did a lot of fishing which was great right off the dock or sea wall! Thank you Scott and Beth for sharing your beautiful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

diana m.

18 July 2022

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Great place, they really had a lot for families to do, loved the kayaks

Place was clean, lots of games to play inside and outside, coffee bar was nice to have, kayaks were great and they had blow up floats to use, plenty of dishes to use, loved the house, kids and older adults all had a great time, also the beds were very comfortable, would stay again and recommend

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

7 July 2022

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Nice, peaceful and well stocked lake cottage

We needed a few days away to relax and get away from the stress of life and this was the perfect place to do it. My son backed out of wanting to come with us so quite a lot of the games and kid-friendly items went unused but WOW they were fully stocked on plenty of things to do there! I'm pretty sure if you had kids and had to try to survive the apocalypse that you'd be in great shape here! We enjoyed early evening kayak (provided) trips that were picturesque and peaceful. We played frisbee golf (newbees) a couple of times at the nearby park and just enjoyed not having to deal with regular life stuff. Thanks for sharing your place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

2 July 2022

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

Wonderful Baw Beese Stay

We had a wonderful week at Firefly Cottage! There were plenty of indoor and outdoor games that we enjoyed (lawn darts and corn hole were a hit). The kayaks and stand-up paddle were fun to use around the lake. My kids loved playing with the inflatables in the lake on hot afternoons. Furniture and beds were comfy, and the porch was a great place to read and look out over the lake. We had a couple of fires in the firepit while we were there, and my kids enjoyed roasting hot dogs and eating s'mores. The owners were easy to communicate with and provided lots of amenities for our stay. We highly recommend spending time at Firefly Cottage!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott Bell

Living the lake house dream.

Why they chose this property

This is our dream lake house.
A quiet area, with great neighbors.
A walking trail 5 houses away.
Small town charm of Hillsdale.
Brewpubs and restaurants a short drive away.