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Sandy Beach Wheelchair-Friendly Knotty Pine Lodge w/ 47 Wooded Acres!

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The Knotty Pine Lodge sits at the very end of Lakeshore Dr on quiet Stone Lake
Great Room has comfy seating, 19ft ceiling, gas fireplace, 75" TV.
Great Room overlooks beautiful Stone Lake and opens to the 430ft² covered deck
Fully equipped KI. The open design means chefs stay involved while cooking!
Kitchen opens to the great room and deck, with wonderful views of Stone Lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 17343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cassopolis, MI
  • Stone Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Log Cabin Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Diamond Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Niles, MI (NLE-Jerry Tyler Memorial)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sandy Beach Wheelchair-Friendly Knotty Pine Lodge w/ 47 Wooded Acres!

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Please ignore Vrbo's language about no refunds... their system won't remove it. The rental agreement we both will sign will be in force and includes our standard cancellation policy, which we provide upon request -- and always before a payment is submitted. 

A word about our Rates.  Vrbo's format of their Rates section makes it impractical for us to input every possible rate combination for 365 days a year. The rates that Vrbo automatically provides are sometimes incorrect.   We provide exact quotes in our responses. Pricing for the Pontoon Boating Pkg is provided when we respond to inquiries.  An administrative fee of 3% applies to Vrbo reservations as well as the State of Michigan 6% "Use Tax."

From June through late August we are only able to accept 7-night, Saturday to Saturday reservations.

Need more sleeping capacity?  The Knotty Pine Lodge is one of 4 vacation homes that we call "The Lodges at Stone Lake" in Cassopolis, Michigan, all located within 1000ft of each other. "The Lodges at Stone Lake" are all wheelchair-friendly:

1) Blue Spruce Lodge (Vrbo #1317280): 
- 11-BR / 12-BA
- 885ft² Gathering-Game Room
- Kid's Play Loft
- 1,000+ft² Covered Deck
- 50ft from the Woodlands Lodge

2) Cedar Lodge (Vrbo #890604)
- 9-BR / 9-BA
- 845ft² Gathering-Game Room
- 670ft² Covered Deck
- 900ft from the Blue Spruce Lodge
- 60ft from Knotty Pine Lodge


4) Woodlands Lodge (Vrbo #262334)
- 9 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms
- 450ft² Gathering-Game Room
- 2 Decks w/ Roofs: 756ft² plus 350ft²
- Lakeside Log Cabin w/ 1-BR, 1-BA
- 50ft from Blue Spruce Lodge

Proudly serving our Guests since 2009

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Welcome to our Knotty Pine Lodge!

The wheelchair-friendly 3,770 sq. ft. Knotty Pine Lodge is nestled among the trees in a serene setting just 25 feet from its sandy, gentle-slope beach on Stone Lake. Situated at the end of a quiet dead-end lane with only 18 homes, it's part of a private 47-acre heavily wooded nature preserve with trails great for exploring wildlife.

On the main level is a 550 sq ft level wheelchair accessible Gathering-Game Room with 10-foot ceiling, knotty pine planking, lots of windows, pool table, foosball table, folding ping pong table, 5 leather sofas, 2 Bistro Tables with barstools and a second 25 cu ft stainless steel fridge to keep the beverages cold! This unobstructed open space is also ideal for Yoga Groups, Scrapbookers, Quilters, Business Retreats. Most all of the furniture in the Gathering-Game Room can be moved into the adjacent 9 x 24 Entry Foyer if more open floorspace is desired. A big hit with Guests is the 1080 HD Projection TV with 12-foot power screen, home theatre audio system, ll connected to Comcast's fastest "Extreme" cable internet service.. Perfect for sports, movie night or PowerPoint presentations.

With its lakeside wall of windows on all 3 levels the Knotty Pine Lodge has incredible views of the secluded western shoreline of quiet Stone Lake. The 7 BRs each has its own full bathroom – yes! -- and each BR has a Queen Bed. Three of the upper level BRs also have twin bunk beds. Twin 50-gallon hot water tanks means a never-ending supply of hot water.

The entire interior is finished in knotty pine planking - hence its “Knotty Pine Lodge” name.

The Knotty Pine Lodge has a barrier-free entry, two MBR suites with 3 x 5 roll-in showers & private water closets with grab bars (see floorplan). A Power Chairlift connects the Main Level with the Lower Level. Additional accessible features include BA vanities w/ knee room, lower mirrors, the 12-foot x 36-foot lakefront Covered Deck right off the Main Level…and pocket doors galore.

The landscaping includes mostly gently sloped hard surface walkway from the lower level patio to the beach dock and the secluded, sandy gentle-slope beach.

At a shady spot at the tree line near the house is an awesome playset (29' W x 30' L) that features multiple platforms, swings, slides, rock climbing wall...enough to keep the kids entertained for hours.

Included with every reservation: over 12 bicycles (yes 12+) in a mix of child and adult sizes for our Guests to ride on the trails in the 47 wooded acres -- and through the nearby residential areas of the Village of Cassopolis for those who like to admire the many grand turn-of-the-century homes that are sprinkled throughout. Bring your bicycle helmets!

Main Level: The bright & airy kitchen features stainless steel Whirlpool appliances and a 9-foot peninsula breakfast bar. The kitchen is open to the Great Room and its soaring 19-foot high ceiling with huge windows facing Stone Lake. The Great Room features an intimate U-shaped seating arrangement with two sofas, loveseat and ottoman facing the gas fireplace -- and a 75-inch smart TV . The Great Room makes for a super indoor gathering place for the adults. The open sun-filled Main Level includes the dining area with a table that expands to seat 14+ (extra chairs provided). The 12' x 36' covered deck is right off the Great Room and has lots of seating and dining furniture – with incredible views of quiet Stone Lake. The deck railing is 'see-thru' stainless steel wire for unobstructed views. An additional deck is right at the beach and measures 16' x 18' with a 12' x 16' furnished gazebo.

The Main Level has one of the two Accessible MBR Suites with a roll-in 3' x 5' shower, her vanity / his sink, and a private accessible water closet. There is also an accessible powder room off the kitchen. And of course the 550 sq ft Gathering-Game Room is on the main level, as is the 9 x 24 entry foyer.

Upper Level: Features 2 cozy BRs each with Queen beds + bunk beds, 2 FBAs with snug shower stalls, a balcony overlooking the Great Room, and access to the Attached Guest Wing with 2 more BRs / 2 more BAs and another private deck.

Lower Level: Completely finished and wheelchair accessible from the Main Level via the Power Chairlift on a wide staircase, this level features a Media Room with 2 sofas, loveseat, ottoman and 75-inch smart TV. With its wet bar and dorm-size fridge, it's a great indoor place for the kids. This level also has a 2nd Accessible MBR Suite with roll-in shower, her vanity / his sink, and private accessible water closet...plus another MBR suite with a FBA including a bathtub shower. Both BRs have lakeside picture windows. Right outside is the 12' x 36' covered patio - all just 25 feet from the edge of Stone Lake.

Many guests enjoy reserving the optional Pontoon Boating Pkg -- it really opens up a whole new world to be able to get out on the lake – and the little ones just love playing 'captain' steering the boat. The Pontoon Boat also makes for a great mobile swimming platform, and sunsets are glorious as it's so peaceful to be out in the middle of Stone Lake and just slowly drift and watch the waterfowl, birds, etc. And if anyone likes to fish - that's what Stone Lake is famous for! We include in the rental of the Pontoon Boat a personal orientation session so that the Pontoon can be operated safely and with confidence. Also included is 10 gallons of fuel.

Included with a Pontoon Boating Pkg are 7 kayaks (5 adult, 2 child). Also included is a 6x17' floating "Lily Pad", which is great fun for everyone. New in 2024: Four round "Corcls" -- personal watercraft which are super fun for kids & teens.

For Guests with mobility issues, and Guests with children who love to vacation with other families, the serene setting of the Knotty Pine Lodge with its own boat dock, gentle-slope sandy beach and 47 wooded acres -- makes for family memories to last a lifetime.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

We love to talk about Stone Lake -- so please shoot us an email for more info!

Warmly,

Ted, Brenda & Christian
The Gogol Family in Cassopolis, Michigan
Proudly serving our Guests since 2009


Keywords: Lakehouse, Lakefront, Beachfront, Lake View, Multi-Family, Diamond Lake, Handicap Accessible, Accessible, 5 Bedrooms, Wheelchair Friendly

Property manager

Ted Gogol
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Huge wooden playset with swings, slide, fort, etc.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Depends so please ask
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
We love pets! Please ask about our pet policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please only smoking outside.
WE DO PROVIDE REFUNDS for CANCELLATIONS - please see rental agreement -- or ask us!
NO TEEN GROUPS PLEASE! All guy groups have older minimum age requirement.
WE REQUIRE NAME, GENDER and AGE (approximate) of each person in your group.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Depends so please ask
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cassopolis

Located in Cassopolis, this holiday home is on the beach. Park Shore Golf Course and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Cassopolis, MI

What's nearby

  • Stone Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Log Cabin Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Diamond Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 33 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tastee Twirl - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Green Holding Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪George's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Beach Wheelchair-Friendly Knotty Pine Lodge w/ 47 Wooded Acres! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Sandy Beach Wheelchair-Friendly Knotty Pine Lodge w/ 47 Wooded Acres!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy Beach Wheelchair-Friendly Knotty Pine Lodge w/ 47 Wooded Acres!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy Beach Wheelchair-Friendly Knotty Pine Lodge w/ 47 Wooded Acres! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cassopolis holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Stone Lake, Log Cabin Park and Pioneer Log Cabin Museum. Park Shore Golf Course and Stone Lake Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Gathering Place
Celebrated my son’s 30th birthday with family and friends. Plenty of room in a beautiful setting. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend!
This was our first annual sibling and families gathering. There was plenty of room for everyone and lots to do. The teens and adults loved the game room and we had our own pool tournament which was super fun. The kitchen was just the right size and having the extra full sized fridge in the game room was great. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great place to stay right on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling Reunion
We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed he house and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family get together
Great hoist, very family friendly and plenty activities available
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Lodge Stay Ever!
Knotty Pine Lodge is the perfect location for a large group. Very well stocked to the smallest details. SO MANY amazing places to sit and relax, activities to do, and comfortable rooms and suites. Beds are super comfortable too! Kitchen was perfect and that's saying a lot! We hope to stay again sometime soon. 💙💙💙💙💙
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Location
Nice location on the lake. Lots of wildlife around. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ram lax fam weekend
We had a great time! The house was really nice and had plenty of room for our families! We would definitely go back again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends weekend
This place is excellent. We had a friend weekend with 15 adults from range in age 21-62. There was plenty to do the game room so awesome for the younger group Location was absolutely the best we did a walk around the trails and then went to town and back. I can’t say enough about the house and the owners. Very nice thought of everything that you need and the house is beautiful and keep up and very clean. Love love love and plan on coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
The property is great for a large group with plenty of beds and bathrooms. It was clean and has a beautiful view across the back of the house. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haring Family Christmas Gathering
We had a wonderful time. The home was warm, spacious and accommodating. Plenty of room for everyone and gave us the best way to be together and celebrate the Holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pristine and Peaceful Property
This is a beautiful, well constructed lake home with everything you would need for a relaxing vacation. The children loved the sandy beach, the play space and the game room in the house. The house was well furnished and in great condition. We loved the large spacious deck where we could all enjoy our meals together. All appliances and electronics worked perfectly. We would definitely chose this vacation spot again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Weekend
This property was amazing!! Clean and spacious, kitchen supplies were plentiful!! Plenty of towels. Loved that all bedrooms had bathrooms. Communication was very efficient!! We will visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Our family had a great time at this lodge for a few nights leading up to Thanksgiving 2023. The outdoor playing fields and trails were a blast and the indoor game room kept us occupied when it rained. With 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms there was plenty of space for our entire extended family to enjoy some time together under one roof. Would look forward to staying here again and working with these owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accessible For All
This is a great place for quiet relaxation and accessibility for a person with mobility issues. Inside my husband used his wheelchair and walker. We brought his outdoor scooter and he was able to drive it to the outside features of this wonderful lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Fun Lodge
This lodge comfortably held our group of 22! We had a great time together enjoying the fire pit, playing games around the large table, and the game room! We appreciated the beautiful setting of this lodge and the ease in communication with the property manager!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We had a wonderful stay at Knotty Pine Lodge. There were 20 of us for a family get together and there was plenty of room for us to all be comfortable. The lodge is big but somehow still feels cozy. Communication with the owners was great and quick. We hope to do another family stay there someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
The house was perfect for our large family. Everything was so clean and welcoming. Numerous bedrooms and bathrooms was a big hit. Comfortable beds. Kitchen and appliances were wonderful. Large tables to eat together was great. Loved the gazebo and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Getaway
Amazing house, all the space we needed! Loved we were at the end of the road, it made the property feel more private! Game room was a huge hit with the teens & loved the sunset pontoon rides around the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joellen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our very large family
It’s hard to find a nice, affordable place that can accommodate my large family. This is the best I have found. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and things to do for all ages. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Our family really enjoyed our stay here - there was plenty of room and activities for everyone (16 of us, including adults, teens, and kids!) and the homeowner supplied us with just about everything we needed. Great views and quiet area with ample parking. It's not a far drive to Swiss Valley at all and we were able to get some skiing in while we were there. The fire pit / gazebo was a very nice feature as well and the game room was a big hit with everyone. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted G.

A Bathroom for Every Bedroom!
Plus a very large game room with 5 leather sofas and a couple of bistro tables that let everyone hang out - comfortably - in one space. We played lots of pool, ping pong, even foosball. House was very clean and well appointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russelle H., Columbus, OH

Perfect Location for a Getaway with Friends
I rented the Lodge House for a surprise 40th birthday getaway for my husband. The layout was perfect for our group of 12. We had plenty of room to spread out and the multitude of bathrooms was great. We particularly enjoyed lounging on the deck, using the fire pit and cruising on the lake in the pontoon. Everyone enjoyed it so much we hope to make it a tradition. The owners were very accomodating and responsive. Great property!

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy family gethering
Had Christmas with 17.children and grands. Cozy feeling throughout and plenty of space to gather. Space to be by yourself as well. Didn’t get to use outdoor amenities but they looked wonderful. Would love to come back in warmer months to take full advantage of what the property offers
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Angela R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories That Will Last Forever
The time we had with family in this house are memories we will cherish forever. The main level bed was awful and the house was covered in ants, but that wouldn’t stop us from staying again and again. Those two things are easily fixable. If you want bonding time with family, this house has everything you could ever need.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ted Gogol

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In the early 1980s we moved away from Michigan for jobs, settling in Maryland near Washington, DC where we raised our two wonderful children. As empty nesters, in the summer of 2008, we started what we thought would be a 5-year search for our dream retirement home back in Michigan, on a lake, halfway between Chicago and Detroit -- where all of Brenda's family have homes. In our very first house-hunting trip in June 2008 we came across a beautifully restored 1935 craftsman house on 3 acres; it exceeded our expectations in every conceivable way. It's a dream come true for us that in one short year became a mecca for family gatherings. In 2010 a 47-acre wooded parcel became available that surrounds the 3 acres and which included 150 feet of lake frontage...we were able to acquire it and build the Knotty Pine Lodge right on the water. We hope you will consider staying here at Stone Lake to build your own wonderful family memories. -- Ted & Brenda

Why they chose this property

Cassopolis, Michigan with its two lakes -- Stone Lake and Diamond Lake -- is halfway between Chicago & Detroit...about 2.5 hours from either. Less drive time = more fun time. Why drive 5-6 hours?

What makes this property unique

Here's what's most unique: The privacy and tranquility of a 47-acre wooded retreat with a private shoreline featuring a secluded, gentle-slope sandy beach upon which sits a 7-BR, 7.5-BA, 3,700 sq. ft. home that easily accommodates multiple families. Throw in a private dock with available Pontoon Boat, Kayaks, floating 6x17' "lily pad", 8 Mountain Bikes -- and it's a recipe for a great week at the lake. The icing on the cake? Guests can walk to downtown Cassopolis' restaurants & watering holes...and within 15-20 minutes by car are a plethora of other great restaurants. The Lodge House is 40-minutes from Notre Dame / South Bend and 45 minutes from Four Winds Casino. Numerous Golf Courses are nearby as are many Wineries which offer tours.

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