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WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE

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9.0 out of 10
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8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 321486.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Southwestern Michigan College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Magician Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Niles, MI (NLE-Jerry Tyler Memorial)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

+2
6 Single Beds

Bedroom 9

4 Single Beds

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE

The Dutch Resort is under new ownership and many improvements are being made to the property, including some that are not immediately visible to guests.

The visible improvements, such as the new landscaping, hardwood flooring, new back staircase to connect the Florida room to the back fire pit and basement bar area, newly painted walls, decorations, and upgraded appliances in the kitchen add to the aesthetic appeal and use of the property and create a more pleasant and enjoyable environment for our guests.

The upgrades, such as the new roof, repairs to the exterior walls, and improved drainage, will help ensure the safety and comfort of guests, while the new pool filtration system and water softener will enhance your overall experience.

The property sits on 2 ½ acres in southwestern Michigan, just behind the 9th green of the newly restored Spruce Ridge golf course. The first tee is 40 yards from our front door.

Our house offers over 7,000 sq ft of space for your entire family/group/friends and can sleep up to 30 people.

The Dutch has:

8 bedrooms
6 full bathrooms
5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in the main house
3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in the guest house (connected indoor to the main house)
A fully equipped kitchen adjacent to a large dining room
A large living room and a card room
A glass-enclosed 1,160 sq. ft. "Florida Room" overlooking a 60x25 ft indoor pool w/basketball hoop in pool
An indoor pool room encompassing 3,600 sq. ft. with a hot tub
A 2,500 sq. ft. recreation area downstairs with a large wet bar, TV and pool table.

Four golf courses within a 20 minute drive.

There are several lakes within 5-20 minutes drive.

Four Winds Casino is a short 5 mile drive.

30 miles from Notre Dame.

For winter sports, Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard is just 15 miles away in Jones, MI. There are 3 other ski resorts including Timber Ridge in Gobles, MI, within 35 miles of the house.

Downtown Dowagiac, Michigan offers an array of restaurants and small shops.

Please note that for US Holiday weekends, there is a 3 night minimum.

Two Golf package rates (Platinum and Gold) are available on a per person/per night basis and include golf with cart. These rates are not reflected on the platform. Please inquire.

Property manager

Beth & Steve

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Wilding Plant Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Park Shore Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Southwestern Michigan College - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Diamond Lake - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Magician Lake - 17 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 2 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WINE, GOLF & REUNION RETREAT HOUSE located?

This family-friendly Dowagiac holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Southwestern Michigan College and Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital. Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Veterans Memorial and Beeson Street Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Dowagiac Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay Right On The Golf Course
This place was huge!! The pool was a great addition and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Our group golfed on the course and the clubhouse was a 1 minute walk from the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This was our second stay at this property. Kids and grandkids enjoy it Alot. Is great when weather is not good (our experience), can keep kids entertained with pool and games. Plenty of room for everyone, we had over 20. Close enough to Warren Dunes and St. Joseph for daytrips. We had no issues and a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jasim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual staycation
The property is nice and spacious. There were plenty of beds and seating that accommodated our large group. The property manager was respectful, helpful, and prompt in his reply the our every concern and query. It was a really fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ray L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Golf Outing
Overall the place was plenty big, I would just say the house needs some updating and a deep clean. Owners were responsive and very nice. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Thete were 40 in our group age ranging from 1 to 66 yrs. Each person had a bed with a couple spares. The pool and hot tub were a big hit. The young adults and teens made use of the basement as their gaming room. We found the place to have plenty of room for everyone. We would like to make a return visit. If you want a good catering service or good food look up Soke Pork Catering at Porkys in canopollis. Great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kyeela K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
The property was overall great for family and space. The basement was very cold and had to bring heaters to hell heat it up, there was a lot of stink bugs, chlorine was so strong it burned the kids skin and gave them rashes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Melia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place but... the jacuzzi did not get hot
Nice time, but to much money for the old stove, and warm jacuzzi tub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil B., Belmont

The resort fit our need for lots of room for my family of 27. It is dated and needs upgrading.
The resort had lots of play room and sleeping rooms. The kitchen is small and dated and the bathrooms need updating. The pool was large and clean. Security is a concern with no way to lock off the pool. Overall we enjoyed the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Bobbi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had 20 people and had a great time. The house is in need of updating (which is noted in listing). In talking to new owners, I am anxious to see improvements. Will be checking back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space and great location
We stayed at the retreat house for a family vacation with 24 people including children, teens and adults. The rental is not fancy, but there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy the week. This rental is HUGE! The pool/hot tub area was a big hit with everyone. The location in Dowagiac was also great. We were within a few minutes of restaurants, shops, golf courses and other activities. We did have a couple of maintenance needs during our stay, but Beth and Steve were accessible and sent help quickly. We have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Margaret B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pool house
We loved the pool and the size of the house.We have stayed there 2 times and both times had to call manager for plumbing problems multiple times. They were quick to respond but only fixed the current problem. The house needs to have the plumbing totally redone. The doors need to be planed so that they don't stick. We had trouble opening the door to the bathroom in our area if we closed it all the way. Several doors in the house do this. The large room by the pool was great for our family to gather and eat and play games. The yard is great for games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tom N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We had a couple of hiccups during our stay but the property manager was very responsive when contacted and remedied the problems very quickly. Overall we had a good stay. We had 18 people, 4 generations. The kids really enjoyed the pool and playing in the recreation room that overlooks the pool. The adults enjoyed evenings in the basement. There was plenty of room for all to spread out. We were able to all enjoy dinners together at the large dining room table. The property was close enough to enjoy a day at St. Joseph and another at Warren Dunes as well as a nice cookout on our first evening. Overall a good stay and great family time. I would recommend the property for any large gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Owen J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mice
There where mice throughout the house. The owner scheduled a bug exterminator for the exterior on Saturday which was halfway through our trip. It was dusty and outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Curtis M., Park Ridge, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
OK Time
Property is quite old and hasn't been updated in years. There is a lot of space and the pool is quite large but over chlorinated. The rooms on the pool level had a strong chlorine smell. No heat in the basement except for a space heater. Kitchen is very small with only one refrigerator in the house. Bathrooms not in the best of shapes, rust on some faucets and bathtubs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Mary Pat M., Birmingham, AL

Aoso
My extended family and I stayed at "Resort on the Course" over the Fourth of July holiday and had a great time. I found the house to be a little dirty although the toilets and sinks where clean - there were socks etc under the my bedand some of the sheets had not been cleaned. Many of the light switches didn't work. The pool was old but clean and in great working order...and all of the kids in our group liked the video game! As a group we had concerns regarding safety (smoke detectors, exposed wiring etc, sewage odor in portable area) which we mentioned to owner after our visit. He was responsive and refunded a small part of our payment. I was not happy that he asked us NOT to review the property.

10/10 Excellent

Alice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We rented this house to have time with our kids and grandkids and my mother-in-law. When we were all there, we had 25 total and there was plenty of room for everyone! During our stay, we didn't have to make plans to go anywhere -- or have to worry about the weather -- because the pool was the entertainment! The hot tub had good jets, and it was actually hot. :) Yes, there were some odd parts to the house, but it made it interesting. The "guest house" is attached to the main house, but you have to walk outside or through the pool area to get to it. Our families with young children stayed in the main house, and we DID have enough people who could stay in the guest house. But that may be helpful for others to know. We loved the dining room on nights when there were only 13 of us. When we had more people, we put extra folding tables (that we brought) in the Florida room. There was plenty of room for us to all eat together. The owners were very easy to get ahold of, and they were very helpful. Thank you for helping us make memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin weekend
The indoor pool was a big hit for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding weekend
The property worked well for our family. Enough bedrooms to accommodate 9 different families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend at an amazing house
We stayed for a long weekend with about 13 friends. The house had everything we needed. kitchen had every utensil you could think of and the extra large coffee maker was a hit. The beds were comfortable and this place is massive and Beth and Steve have made it super easy on you as a guest to keep in clean. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Family had a great time. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Needs some updates but overall, great for groups. Kids loved swimming in the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This was a great property for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a bachelor party
This house was built for a party. We had a large group of guys for a bachelor party, and there is plenty of space for everyone to sleep comfortably. The pool is fantastic, the grills were great for cooking up a lot of food, and there’s plenty of seating all over the place. We even played wiffleball in the backyard. The golf course that is attached to was walkable, and the people working there were great. I can’t say enough good things about this place for a large group gathering. The owners communicated well before and during the trip. I will definitely go back for similar needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!!!
We were looking to get a group of about 20 friends together for a ‘spring break’ staycation. Because there are not many pictures online and the pictures looked dated, we did not have the highest expectations. I can happily say that this home had well exceeded our expectations and was absolutely amazing! While the house may be dated, the pictures really didnt do it justice. The massive home allowed us to spread out whether you wanted to stay inside and play pool, play games in the glassed-in pool room, or go down and enjoy the heated Olympic sized pool and jacuzzi there was so much to do. We could have stayed for a whole week, but the two days we had, they were filled with many fun memories. The rooms were cleanly, plenty of bathrooms and beds available, and Elisabeth was extremely helpful and welcoming of our group. Everyone has already been asking when we are going back, cant wait!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruhee J., Ann Arbor, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience for groups!
We had a group of over 30 kids from UMich come and stay for a weekend and we had an extremely enjoyable time. Kitchen was well stocked for everything we needed, pool & hottub were a hit, and the basement was perfect for our group to hang out. Rob was very responsive every time we needed anything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Beth & Steve

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Languages:

English