Large lake access cottage. Pontoon rental Available.

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Entire home

Remodeled Great Room with queen and full size sofa sleepers.

Kitchen with new hickory cabinets, solid maple bar top, and new appliances

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Very good

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Coldwater, MI

Bella Vista Golf Course
‪13 min drive‬
Lake of the Woods
‪14 min drive‬
Coldwater Lake State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Floor Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious six bedroom home with dock on Lake Bartholomew. Home is at the end of a private road and comes with a golf cart to use to get to the dock down the road. The home is in a quiet and secluded spot backing up to woods. Two bedrooms and loft area upstairs; including master suite. Master suite has a queen size bed and private bath with large walk in closet. Second upstairs bedroom has queen size bed. Sitting area with TV and futon for additional sleeping. Four bedrooms downstairs each sleep 1 to 3 people. Living space has an open floor plan. There is a large living room with a queen sofa sleeper and full sofa sleeper. Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, and all cooking and dining utensils. Indoor dining off the kitchen. The main floor also has one bathroom. Laundry area comes complete with a washer and dryer. There is a large back yard with plenty of space for games and a fire ring in back. Property backs up to wooded area. Dock space is in an access lot just around a bend in the road. Rental comes with a golf cart for easy transportation to the dock. The dock space is 16 feet long and 9 feet wide to hold your boat or jet ski. Unit recently had a complete remodel featuring new flooring, kitchen cabinets, and bathrooms along with all furniture being replaced. WE NOW HAVE 2017 PONTOONS AVAILABLE TO RENT.

Property manager

Pamela A Donato

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small dogs allowed.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coldwater

Located in Coldwater, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Wing House Museum and Tibbits Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coldwater Lake State Park and Pokagon State Park. Consider Red Barn Acres for a night out or Adventure Zone if you're travelling with kids. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Coldwater, MI

What's nearby

Bella Vista Golf Course - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
Lake of the Woods - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
Coldwater Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
Heritage Park - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
Pokagon State Park - 25 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
‪El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large lake access cottage. Pontoon rental Available. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large lake access cottage. Pontoon rental Available.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large lake access cottage. Pontoon rental Available.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large lake access cottage. Pontoon rental Available. located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Bella Vista Golf Course, Coldwater Lake State Park and Lake of the Woods. Wing House Museum and Tibbits Opera House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Luisa M.

28 July 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Terrible, dirty, in need of maintenance

We have never run into so many issues at a rental. The whole house was dirty and had to be cleaned when we arrived. Food was in the sink, toilet was dirty, hair in the shower, lights were not working in some rooms or light bulbs were missing. Holes in walls, outlet covers missing, smoke detectors were missing. There was standing water in the garage along with mold on the walls. The golf cart had no working breaks and there were trees growing out of the gutters. The water had so much sulfur it smelled bad and we had to buy our own drinking water. Most dishes had to be rewashed because there was a greasy grime on them or even dried food stuck to them. Water damage around the skylight and so many spiderwebs on the ceilings we swept the ceilings in all rooms. It was disgusting and when I reached out to the owner they did not respond. We have already opened a complaint with VRBO. These people should not be allowed to rent this house in its current condition.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn H.

17 July 2024

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

Excellent Family Vacay Spot

We rented this house because it had the capacity to house our entire family local and out of state. We were SO happy to spend the week together, it was such a blessing. The house was accommodating and had plenty of things to keep us busy! I would definitely recommend for any large family vacays.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

29 June 2024

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

Great Family Fun

Very roomy, everything you need, great fishing! Golf cart a big plus for getting to and from dock. Great host!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

arvis b.

24 June 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

The dirtiest VRBO stay

Michigan was beautiful/the location as well. The home itself was not kept up-to-date, extremely dirty, holes in the walls, had to clean before staying there. Will not return.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Leah F.

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointment

Location: great, nice outside furniture, about 1/4 mile from

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia J.

28 Aug 2023

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

Large group

We were a group of 20 people for a family gathering. We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time. I would be hesitant though to recommend a group our size to stay there for an extended time. This property has a well and the water pressure drops off dramatically with minimal use. But overall we would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S.

14 July 2023

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

Great Family Vacation Spot!!

Our week at Chris’s worked out great for our large family. It was affordable, roomy, comfortable and located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. Our youngest grandson fell in love with the golf cart and the pontoon boat added tons of fun for everyone. The fire ring was perfect and purchasing wood from the owner was very convenient for a week’s stay. Communication with Chris was easy and the home was what we expected from the listing. We will definitely throw in some extra camp chairs and our favorite pillows and head to Pam and Chris’s again if they’ll have us!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel l.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great place for large groups

House was clean and owners community with us though hold process . We will different rebook next year

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

15 Aug 2022

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

Fabulous Vacation

The place worked perfect for us with Grandchildren between the age of 1-15. Everything was there that was needed. We had so much fun fishing any cruising the lakes. Chris was a great host as we did meet him. Pam answered all questions in a very timely friendly manner. We are so glad we rented this place. Thank you Pam & Chris for your hospitality. Judy B

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

5 July 2022

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

Large Home for Large Families

Pleasantly surprised with the size of the home. Worked well for our large family. Owners were very kind and worked well with us to assure our stay was the best it could be. Also nice benefit that we were able to bring our dogs with us. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

23 June 2022

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

Roomy cozy house

Overall a very nice experience. A few minor issues but Pam and Chris were responsive and took care of them. We enjoyed our stay and the pontoon boat was a lot of fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dana K.

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of room! Great location for the event we were attending. Hosts were awesome!

Great experience. We would definitely stay at this property again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arlene W.

23 Aug 2021

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

Awesome

It was wonderful. Nice location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Warren

20 July 2021

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

Nice vacation

Very nice vacation. Glad we also rented the pontoon Even with the rain it was still able to use a bit. . Only bad thing were the mosquitoes, but it was just wet this year. .certainly not the owners fault. The neighborhood was pleasant for short dog walks. . A few extra amenities would have been appreciated. Everything was fine and we had a good time. . Thank you Pam and Chris for sharing your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

13 Mar 2021

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

Great location and home for a week working on location.

We had a job in the area and rented this house as our home base. It had all the comforts of home. The house was clean and up to date and in a perfect location. The kitchen had everything we needed and gave us the opportunity to prepare meals instead of eating out every day.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laksh A.

16 Nov 2020

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

Amazing Stay

My friends and I wanted to get out of the city and came across this awesome property. Although we went off-season we were able to enjoy the coldwater area and all the great amenities already at the house. We would definitely stay there again

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

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26 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

The finish touch is needed

Great location for a family reunion and 50th wedding anniversary. Very disappointed with the lack of cleanliness and adequate information. The master bathroom toilet lid was broken, the top door stop dismounted, a used dog bone wrapped in a paper towel was in the drawer of a dresser, and much more.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

10 Aug 2020

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

Family annual vacation

We had a wonderful time at this property. There was more than enough room for 16 of us including friends who stopped for a night. The yard was mowed and clean with more than enough space to have fireworks. The owners were helpful and available when needed. Renting the pontoon boat was the best idea we had. It ran like a charm and was great for fishing and going to the sand bar and ice cream store. Great place for children and multigenerational families.

2/10 Terrible

Beth P.

21 July 2020

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Needs deep cleaning

We were very disappointed in this place. While it's roomy and has lots of room the place was not clean at all. Spider webs and spiders in every corner of every room. My son stepped on a nail from a tack strip going into the laundry room and tore open his toe. If it had been a child they would have needed a trip to the ER. The owner said he would be back to fix it. He never came back. My husband had to find a rock to pound it back in. The grill is so old it burns the food every time. My son had to bring his grill up. The pots and pans in the kitchen aren't fit to cook with. We all woke up coughing after the first night. The 4 a/c filters were all black and plugged up. We had to clean them! The patio furniture was filthy. We had to buy cleaning supplies to clean that and to clean the place. We were told the owner would come back to clean them. Never did. Ceiling fans were filthy. It looks clean when you first walk in but once you are inside you start seeing the dirt. With covid being a high risk this place should have been disinfected. Bathroom faucet upstairs was not cleaned. Behind the toilets were cobwebs and spiders. Behind the tv stand was the worse. Webs hanging off the cords and spiders everywhere. We will NOT be going back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

15 July 2020

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

Excellent

Property is a great option for large families, or in our case the 4 of us, with friends and family that came and visited throughout the week. Thanks to Chris for showing us the ins and outs of the house along with the boat we rented from him for our week stay. Highly recommended and would love to stay again next year. Thanks Chris and Pam for the great week. The Weissenberger Family

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Brent S.

5 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice large property with access to pontoon boat and golf cart

We had a family of 11 staying there and there was plenty of space to move around. The golf cart was a major perk as to getting to the dock, location was quiet and secluded somewhat, and a pontoon was great! We will definitely be considering this a yearly vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

15 Sept 2019

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

Very nice accommodations and very quiet and peaceful!

Everything was flawless and the home was very spacious and had great wi-fi All appliances are quite new and the bedding and towels were very nice! We really enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

John M., 3433 Ross Place Highland Indiana

11 Aug 2019

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

Family vacation 2019

Pictures don't show the charm of this house. It wasn't what I expected and I was pleasantly surprised. We had 11 adults and 6 children. There was plenty of room and we all had a great time. I had my own boat and it was nice to have it at the dock ready to use. We walked to the dock which wasn't too far and had use of a golf cart to carry our heavier things back and forth.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

29 July 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi-generational Vacation

Great size home with a bedroom for each family. Available beds for each of the 19 people. Something for everyone to do from ages 1 to 84! Great lake for boating and fishing, Roku for movies to quiet the little children, large table for adult games at night and a large yard with basketball and fire pit for outdoor activities. We added a kiddie pool on the back deck for the 1-7 year olds to enjoy while parents observed from camp chairs in the yard. Owner was always available for any questions or simple repairs during our stay. Addition of wifi, Roku and a golf cart added to the entertainment and ease of activities on the water. Location off the water and near a dead end kept outdoor play safe for the entire group.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Matt G.

16 July 2019

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

Family Vacation of 18

The house was large enough to hold everyone in our group. The house was centrally located between Coldwater MI and Fremont IN. The boat that we also rented was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Pamela A Donato

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because of the number of bedrooms. We love the idea of extended families vacationing together and thought that a 6 bedroom home with access to our beloved Lake Bartholomew would be the perfect addition to our rental cottages. With the large back yard families with children have plenty of space to play and relax together. The quiet private drive means little traffic and peaceful nights. Lake Bartholomew is connected to 6 other lakes on the chain that offer different types of boating experiences from great fishing to ski and tubing fun.

What makes this property unique

Six bedrooms allows for large family gatherings. Two bedrooms feature queen size beds. The loft area is great for hanging out or use as another sleeping area. Open floor plan allows for the whole family to be together. Two decks for relaxing and outdoor dining. There is a large backyard with fire pit for s'more fun and games.

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English

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Living Room 1

Living Room 2

Main Floor Bedroom 1

Main Floor Bedroom 2

Main Floor Bedroom 3

Main Floor Bedroom 4

Upstairs Bedroom

Upstairs Master Suite

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bath

Master Bath

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