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Respite House: Barrier-Free Lakefront home with full Wheelchair accessibility.

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Welcome to the Respite House
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Greenville, MI
  • Spring Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Clifford Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Maston Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1, Lake front

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Respite House: Barrier-Free Lakefront home with full Wheelchair accessibility.

Safety and Independence are key at this cottage on all-sports Turk Lake with private lake frontage and a 30' dock. This set up allows for a group of people with a wide range of physical abilities to vacation safely and comfortably together. Bring your kayaks or use our rowboat.

The cement circle driveway allows for close and easy parking while providing zero-entry to the cottage. The living room door provides zero-entry to the lakefront deck.

All doorways are 36" wide with and interior doors are sliding barn-style for easy use. The open floorplan eliminates hallways and clear paths are maintained in each room.

The dining area comfortably seats 4 people with sturdy chairs and a drop-leaf table.

The kitchen is also wheelchair accessible. Cabinet bases have pull-out drawers with high toe-kicks and open bases under the sink and cook-top. Counter-top appliances are conveniently located on a rolling cart and include a multi-function oven, microwave oven, and electric grill. The full-size refrigerator has a bottom freezer with pull-out drawers.

The living room comfortably seats 4 with a couch, electric recliner and side chair. An adjustable table, end table and smart tv complete the space.

The master bedroom has an adjustable queen-sized bed, 2 night-stands and a "rolling closet" that can be moved to allow greater wheel-chair mobility.
The second bedroom has two twin beds. One is standard and the other one is a twin-xl sized mattress on an adjustable frame. It also has a 5-drawer dresser and bedside table.

The bathroom has a 5' square roll-in shower with overhead and handheld showerheads, wall sink with tilting mirror & commode area. Grab bars are conveniently located throughout the bathroom.

Outside amenities include the deck with ample seating, firepit with additional seating, sand box/kayak launch at water's edge, 30' dock and charcoal grill. This cottage is located on Front Turk Lake which is an all-sports lake; ideal for boating, water sports and fishing.

Please note that there are surveillance cameras monitoring the entrances to the cottage.

Turk Lake Restaurant & Bar and Turk Lake Market are less than a quarter mile away. The city of Greenville is just 7 miles away and offers multiple stores, restaurants and entertainment options.

Property manager

Sarah
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Early check-in or late check-out will be accommodated, when possible, at an additional fee of $75.00 each.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Greenville

Located in Greenville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Brookside Golf and Glenkerry Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore McCarthy Park and School Section Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Maddie's House Park, or check out an event or a game at Mid Michigan Motorplex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Greenville, MI

What's nearby

  • Spring Lake - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Clifford Lake - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Maston Lake - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Woodbeck Lake - 16 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 49 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Turk Lake Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Langston Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flat River Brewing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Respite House: Barrier-Free Lakefront home with full Wheelchair accessibility. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Respite House: Barrier-Free Lakefront home with full Wheelchair accessibility.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Respite House: Barrier-Free Lakefront home with full Wheelchair accessibility.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Respite House: Barrier-Free Lakefront home with full Wheelchair accessibility. located?

This family-friendly Greenville cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of McCarthy Park and School Section Lake. Hunter Lake is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

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

Relaxing time away

My 82 year old Mom and I had a wonderful stay. My Mom can’t walk very far and is on oxygen and the cabin was easily access-able, very comfortable and close to a great restaurant and a lovely view right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

Vacation

What a awesome host and a awesome place to stay. Clean, quiet, relaxing! I would recommend the Respite House for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Lovely lakeside cottage

The cottage was right by the lake, and it was lovely! It had was very comfortable and pleasant, and very relaxing. Our host was very kind and helpful, and very prompt in getting back to us - great to deal with! We loved our stay and would definitely stay again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela s.

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

Illinois family

Communication was great. Cottage was so cute and very clean. No issues. Weather was beautiful and we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Gorgeous location

We had such a relaxing time at the Respite house! The home is beautiful and so comfortable and relaxing. The view of the lake is stunning. Sarah really thinks of everything and makes you feel so welcome. Our trip was wonderful. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

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

Blissful Getaway

Respite House is all it claims to be and more. Accessible rentals are hard to find, and this adorable one had everything needed, from no threshold doorways and adjustable beds to a fully accessible kitchen and bathroom. The neighborhood is peaceful and the view of the lake from the back deck was ideal for morning coffee and for night star gazing. Our host was easily reached via text message. I recommend this VRBO highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Trip Before School Starts

This was a long weekend trip before school starts. Having two children with mobility needs, it can be difficult to find accommodations. However, this property was perfect for our family!!! This property was completely accessible, open layout, very clean. Just wish Mother Nature was as accommodating! Will be back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Y.

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

Can’t wait to go back

I can’t say enough about this beautiful cabin. It is super clean and comfy…Sara thought of EVERYTHING! The restaurant is a 5 minute walk and has great food and outdoor seating. This has nothing to do with the cabin- but it would be great to have a public launch. We rented a boat on Turks lake which was only about 20 min away. The water has a bit of a smell to it when you first run it but it goes away with use. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rylie C.

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

4th of July Memories!

Our stay at Turk Lake was amazing! Sarah’s cottage is so “beachy”, incredibly well designed and equipped. She has thought of everything! Our son loved fishing off the dock and playing with the sand toys. The deck is amazing to sit, relax and enjoy the lake views. Turk Lake bar is just a short walk for amazing food/breakfast. Sarah is very responsive and easy to work with. There’s nothing we would change about this cottage, it’s perfect! We made so many memories over the 4th of July and we will be booking again with Sarah very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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My husband and I have always loved being on the lake and used to be avid water-skiers in our younger days. Now that we are seniors, we enjoy relaxing on the deck or on the dock. The sunrises and sunsets are beautiful over the lake. During the day, watching the waterfowl and listening to the songbirds provide a relaxing atmosphere. Fish can be caught off the dock. You can kayak through the culvert to get to Back Turk Lake.

Why they chose this property

Turk Lake is a popular all-sports lake known for friendly neighbors and great fishing.
It is home to swans and ducks as well as turtles and bull-frogs, all which can be enjoyed from our dock or deck.

What makes this property unique

The Respite House is lovingly dedicated in memory of Lea Anne Farhood, who gracefully managed Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years before bravely losing her life to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

In keeping with the way Lea lived her life, the cottage is decorated in cheerful colors and has many windows providing natural light. Designed to accommodate a person with ALS, the cottage is fully accessible by wheelchair. It boasts hard flooring throughout, wide doorways, no hallways, level transitions into the cottage and between rooms, lower counter tops and sinks, tilted mirror, a roll-in shower, multiple grab bars. and electric adjustable beds. The kitchen table has a drop leaf that wheelchairs can fit under and the recliner in the living room is also adjustable electronically.

Languages:

English

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