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Lovely Vintage B&B Charm! 5 min from Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue & I 69!

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Front yard sign
Living room
Queen bedroom
Double bedroom
Our restored vintage 1950s kitchen!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 578.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Olivet, MI
  • Firekeepers Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Kellogg Arena
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Michigan State University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Battle Creek, MI (BTL-W. K. Kellogg Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Vintage B&B Charm! 5 min from Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue & I 69!

Enjoy the peaceful charm & ambiance of a restored vintage B&B! Perfect for a romantic getaway, personal retreat or family trip, it's private, quiet, has views of 200 acres of lovely woods and is beautifully decorated with comfy vintage and cottage style furniture. Amenities include wine, cheese and crackers "Welcome Basket," yummy breakfast items, Starbucks coffee, luxury towels and bedding, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu Live, Disney+, ESPN+, Echo Dot with Alexa, Amazon Music and BOSE Speaker! Just 5 min from I-69, University of Olivet, Pine Lake and the Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue, we invite you to come and stay with us to see why many of our repeat guests call The Cottage their favorite cozy "home away from home!"

We have been on another vacation rental site for over five years with over 300 5 star reviews! Our historic property, established in 1865, is very unique, as the front of the property is on the Main Street of Olivet - but the back part of the property, where The Cottage is located, abuts to 200 acres of beautiful private wooded land! Many of our guests report that they see lots of wildlife, including deer, racoons and bunnies - and even wild turkeys! They also often comment on hearing the beautiful bird song in the spring and summer months, as well as the crickets chirping in the backyard pond and the gentle sound of our backyard water fountain. So, we are in the city and in the country at the same time!

- Private entrance. The Cottage is in a building totally separate from our home. It is located above our garage, which is used only for storage. No cars go in and out of the garage so it is very quiet and private. The Cottage is accessed by 14 indoor carpeted stairs with a sturdy handrail.
- Spacious with 840 square feet
- South facing, bright and sunny with lots of windows!
- Charming restored 1950’s vintage kitchen! This kitchen is fully equipped, so you can cook your own food and eat in! Dishes include service for 8 and silverware includes service for 12. A variety of wine glasses are also included. There are pots and pans, utensils, a mixer, bakeware, bowls, etc. to cook any complete meal.
- Large laptop friendly desk
- Large balcony for relaxing and eating outside
- Red and white wine and Schuler's cheese and crackers "Welcome Basket!"
- A variety of welcome breakfast items for you to prepare until you get a chance to go to the store. Included are drinks (see below), eggs, frozen waffles and syrup, cereals, a variety of breakfast bars and cinnamon rolls you can bake! Breakfast is not provided daily.
- Starbucks coffee, assorted tea bags (yes - we have a teapot!), milk and hot chocolate
- Smart TV with NETFLIX, PRIME VIDEO, HULU LIVE, DISNEY+ and ESPN+ - plus local channels available to all guests. You do not need your own account.
- Electric fireplace to provide ambience and warmth
- Excellent Wi-Fi
- Multiple USB device charging ports
- BOSE Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker - listen to music from your phone
- AMAZON ECHO DOT WITH ALEXA
- WE NOW HAVE AMAZON MUSIC! Ask Alexa to play your favorite song or album and she'll do it!
- 1 queen bed
- 1 double bed
- Pack 'n Play Travel Crib
- Twin inflatable bed with sheets and blankets
- Luggage service, if needed
- There are 2 free onsite lighted parking spaces between the main house and The Cottage.

- We are less than a 5 minute drive from I-69 from either direction.
- We are a 5 minute drive to the Indian Creek Farm wedding venue
- We are a 17 minute drive to the Southern Exposure wedding venue!
- We are a 5 minute drive to Pine Lake.
- We are a 15 minute drive to Duck Lake.
- We are a 2-4 block walk to The University of Olivet.
- We are a 10-15 minute drive to historic Marshall.
- We are a 10-15 minute drive to Charlotte.
- We are approximately a 30 minute drive to Lansing to the north and a 20-30 minute drive to Battle Creek to the southwest.
- We are approximately a 17 minute drive to Firekeeper's Casino in Battle Creek.
- We are a 30 minute drive to Hastings (Barry Roubaix bike race)
- We are a 10 minute drive to The Medalist Golf Club in Marshall
- We are an 11 minute drive to Maple Brook Golf Course in Charlotte
- We are approximately a 30 minute drive to Michigan State University in East Lansing and a 45 minute drive to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.
- We are a 1 hour drive to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids and a 90 minute drive to Metro Airport in Detroit.

May-October, we have a beautiful backyard gazebo that is available to all guests. It has seating for 6, a bar cooler table and a cocktail fire table. The Cottage also has its own picnic table and gas grill May-October..

Property manager

Sue Ramin-Hutchison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Olivet

Olivet is home to this apartment. Oakland Hills Golf Club and Binder Park 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 Kalamazoo River and Bristol Lake. Full Blast Water Park and Binder Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Olivet, MI

What's nearby

  • Firekeepers Casino - 19 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 27 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Binder Park Zoo - 29 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Michigan State University - 35 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 50 min drive - 47.1 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boondock's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Village Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fay's Willow Tree Coffee and Bakery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Vintage B&B Charm! 5 min from Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue & I 69! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Vintage B&B Charm! 5 min from Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue & I 69!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Vintage B&B Charm! 5 min from Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue & I 69!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Vintage B&B Charm! 5 min from Old Indian Creek Farm Wedding Venue & I 69! located?

Situated in Olivet, this apartment building is within 20 miles (32 km) of Honolulu House, American Museum of Magic and Bronson Healthcare Group. Kalamazoo River and Oaklawn Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vince H.

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

Excellent Place - Highly Recommend

This place is quiet, cozy, comfortable. Great amenities. Sue is a wonderful host. We have stayed here a few different times and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Everything you could want

This place was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of room, and lots of extras....wine, cheese, snacks, breakfast food. Lots of vintage charm! We would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

Had a amazing time

This is a beautiful cottage, the hosts were very prompt and helpful with any questions I had. The cottage is very clean and decorated nicely, they offer a lot of little extras which were appreciated. I would definitely stay here again and you will not be disappointed if you book a stay with them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a very cozy place to stay. Sue made us feel very welcome with cheese, crackers and 2 bottles of wine when we arrived. We had a big variety of items to choose for breakfast as well. Sue went above and beyond our expectations. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Super cute

Peaceful and quaint❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

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

A nice surprise

I wanted a weekend getaway and chose this cottage because of its location. It was so close to antique stores and Horrocks that we picked Olivet, and I'm glad we did. The cottage was incredibly cute and relaxing. Upon arrival, we found a lovely wine basket filled with cheese and crackers. The cupboards were stocked with everything we needed to prepare dinner or breakfast. The bedsheets were soft and clean, and the shower was amazing, featuring a huge shower head. Sue did a marvelous job providing details about the area and instructions on how to care for her place. This cottage exceeded any other place we have ever stayed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Warm and Inviting little place

First time renting a place other than a motel. It was so much better! Sue was very responsive to any questions I had and the cottage was very clean. I would highly recommend this place and more than likely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Short stay on the way to Wisconsin Dells

My husband, adult son and I stayed for just the one night while travelling.Sue was very pleasant to deal with and most helpful with all our queries.We loved the guest cottage, it was immaculately clean with all kinds of homey touches.We really appreciated the welcome basket and the breakfast items in the fridge. The main bed was wonderfully comfortable too. Hopefully we will see you again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria N.

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

Loved it

This is apartment above garage - it was very clean, AC units in the rooms to keep cool and it is well decorated and very cute. Extra twin blow up if needed in living room. Host was very helpful - I would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Charming Cottage on Olivet Campus

This second story cottage is clean, bright, and full of vintage charm. It overlooks a private yard with beautiful landscaping in the picturesque town of Olivet. The owners Sue and Bob are thoughtful and gracious hosts. They thought of everything you may need to make your stay comfortable. There was a handy house manual on the kitchen table as well as some lovely treats to enjoy during our stay. My husband and I felt right at home. We would happily stay here again, only next time I hope I get the chance to visit with their Labrador puppy, Sherlock.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sue Ramin-Hutchison

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I am a retired special education, teacher consultant and assistive technology support specialist for kids with special needs. I love to travel, both domestically and internationally. I love to read, garden, and work out. I am also a classically trained soprano and I sing in the Michigan State University Choral Union with the Lansing Symphony. My husband, Bob, and I have an adult son and daughter who have given us three beautiful granddaughters! We also have a lovable white Labrador Retriever named Sherlock. We love being short term rental hosts and have met so many wonderful people over the last five years on another vacation rental site. We look forward to hosting you!

Why they chose this property

When I was growing up, I always wanted to live in a big old house in a small, long established community with a great school system. Olivet is quiet, safe and also has the beautiful campus of the University of Olivet. This is just perfect for us!

What makes this property unique

Our property was established in 1865 and we have lovingly restored our home and the vacation rental to give it a vintage cozy cottage vibe.. While we are located on the main street of town, the back part of the property, where the cottage is, abuts onto 200 acres of beautiful wooded land. So, the cottage is in the city and in the country at the same time! Many of our guests comment on the cottage’s private, peaceful, beautiful surroundings.

Languages:

English

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