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Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20

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Most windows plus deck and lower patio have panoramic views over Bristol Lake!
6 acres of property with frontage on 2 lakes connected by a stream
Featured house is on the right- we also rent the house next door (VRBO 728241)
House viewed from canoe-cam.
Pontoon boat avail to rent (separate rental). Cruiser- not for tubing/ skiing.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20399.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Dowling, MI
  • Gilmore Car Museum
    22 min drive
  • Kellogg Arena
    23 min drive
  • Firekeepers Casino
    32 min drive
  • Battle Creek, MI (BTL-W. K. Kellogg Regional)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

TV area in loft

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20

ABOUT OUR PROPERTY:

Our house sits on 6 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is at the end of a quiet, dead-end drive. It has frontage on Stamm Lake (a 4½ acre spring-fed pond), and from Stamm, the property line follows a stream which flows year-round down to Bristol Lake, on which the property has 125 feet of frontage. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. We have a sandy beach which drops-off gradually until it reaches a depth of around 3 feet (appx. 20’ from shore). From there the depth falls-off more quickly, eventually reaching a depth of 45 feet at closer to 100 yards from shore. As such, the beach and lakeshore are relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers). We have a raft which is anchored in deeper water (very safe for diving), we also have a dock to park a boat or to get young anglers closer to the many bass & bluegill which hover at the drop-off. Between the house & the shore we have a large grassy yard with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons. We have a hammock in the trees and a fire pit on the beach. The yard is large enough for whiffle-ball, volleyball, croquet or practically any variety of other yard games. The 6 acres of woods have a series of short trails which are fun for a short afternoon stroll.

ABOUT THE HOUSE:

New construction, built with premium materials and systems. At appx. 4,300sf, it has 8 bedrooms, 3½ baths and enough beds to sleep 20 (see plans in photo section). Our kitchen has large areas granite countertop, allowing many participants in food preparation. We have both a large and a small refrigerator, a double-oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, ample cabinets and a walk-in pantry. We have a large dining table as well as folding picnic tables and an umbrella table on the deck (which overlook the lake). There are areas to sit & talk on every level. The lower level has a rec room equipped with both a ping-pong and a pool table. This room opens thru 2 sliding doors onto a patio (which also overlooks the lake). A TV room on the upper level is great for kids watching late-night movies.

ABOUT THE BRISTOL LAKE COMMUNITY:

Bristol Lake offers a wonderful mix of active recreation and quiet relaxation. Many of the property-owners on the lake live here year-round. It is our desire to offer this vacation rental to families which will appreciate the serenity of this community and be respectful of our neighbors. Keeping noise levels low (especially after dark), maintaining slow speeds on the entry drive, and keeping the grounds in good order are all elements of making a visit satisfying to all involved. If you choose to book with us, we ask that you make a commitment to be a good neighbor.

Property manager

Ray Micham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet
Please discuss with owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bristol is a quiet lake with many year-round guests. Daytime noise should be kept to reasonable levels.
After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation & no music is allowed.
Speed limit on shared private access road is 10mph.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dowling

Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Custer State Recreation Area and Wall Lake, while Gilmore Car Museum and Kingman Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Full Blast Water Park and Gull Meadow Farms. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
Map
Dowling, MI

What's nearby

  • Gilmore Car Museum - 22 min drive
  • Kellogg Arena - 23 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 26 min drive
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 27 min drive
  • Firekeepers Casino - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Mike's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yarrow Golf & Conference Resort - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bedford Steak House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Last Stop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Springfield Dog Park, Wall Lake and Gilmore Car Museum. Kingman Museum and Full Blast Water Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large home was perfect for our group
Our group of 8 senior women stayed for 4 nights. We love to travel together but we prefer to each have our own bedroom. This house was perfect for this. There is a large table in the dining area that was perfect for playing games. The kitchen was well-stocked and spacious. The lake views were fantastic. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Gathering Weekend!
Appreciated the cleanliness, wonderfully stocked kitchen, sleeping arrangements, large lawn and a great clean lake for all sports play! It was perfect for our gathering!! Could have stocked more toilet tissue in each bath Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good time had by all
Our group of 17 had a great week. The sandy beach for the kids was the highlight for sure. Great property, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
This lake home is amazing! It has enough bedrooms and beds to comfortably accommodate us, our children, grandchildren, and new great-granddaughter, seventeen people in all. Every bedroom has a view of the lake! The house is well stocked with everything you might need. There’s plenty of seating for our meals and games. The house is beautifully decorated and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. We enjoyed the beach and swimming area, and some of our family enjoyed fishing every day. The neighborhood is very quiet. We plan to rent here again next summer, and hopefully for many more summers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an absolutely wonderful place!
Our whole family, from my husband and I, our kids and their spouses and grandkids could not have enjoyed staying here more! It was clean and the space was big and open and the property offered just about anything you could want! Big grassy lawn, nice sandy beach, raft to swim out to, kayaks and canoe--it was great! Sue was an amazing host! Very friendly, helpful, and prompt in getting back when we had questions. We definitely want to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
The property and location were beautiful. The house itself was the best equipped of any we’ve ever stayed in. The only negative thing was the road going in had lots of pot holes and was rather rough but it’s a shared road. So not The owners fault necessarily
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway!
The lakehouse was a dream!! It had all the space you could ask for and more! A kitchen with everything you need which was great for my brothers who are chefs! Beautiful views from the house porches. Our family had a few dogs and they had a blast swimming and laying around the yard. The little beach was great for my younger nephews to be able to enjoy walking right in!. My stepdad brought his pontoon, but you can rent theirs! We took the boat out and caught so many good sized sunfish, that we had enough to fry up one night for our family trip of 15! The house is truly beautiful, but not so overdone that you dont feel comfortable in it! There are a lot of stairs, but it was great exercise! And a bedroom option in basement for easy entry from the driveway for my parents who have a harder time with stairs. Awesome getaway and would definitely come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacistanford@gmail.com s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Family Getaway
We loved our stay. Our family of 20 had a wonderful time bonding with playing games, cooking, relaxing and just enjoying our time with each other. The house was exactly what our family needed. We had enough space for everyone!! Would love to rent the house in the summer. They have everything you need for a fun family time!! Thank you for sharing your space for families like mine to come together for family time. 💜
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas Vacation
The house was perfect for our family. The layout of the kitchen and livingroom allowed our family of 14 to be together while playing games or eating at the same time at one table. The kitchen was well stocked. The owner was readily available whenever we had a question. Our family would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Getaway
Perfect house. Very roomy. We had 12 ppl and still had lots of room. Ray was very easy to message and get a hold of if needed. Very well stocked with towels, washclothes, garbage bags, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels. Also, shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided. No need to bring any of it. We had a fire pit, bring your own wood. Chairs to set up were provided. Lots of kitchen utensils and small appliances to use, plenty of plates, glassware, Lots of games, cards. FYI: driveway can be a little trickey so be aware of where you are going when going up drive. Would defintely stay again. Thanks Ray and Sue
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd L., Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Nice large house with lots of beds and space for our guys fall golf trip. Within 25 minutes of all Gull Lake courses. Well equipped for cooking and barbecuing. Communication with owners was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends get together
House was perfect for a get together with friends. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Outstanding property that is very well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen. We had 16 family members stay at the house and had plenty of room for everyone. The location is absolutely beautiful with plenty of outdoor gathering spots between the waterfront, porch, patio, and yard. Only word of caution is if you have anyone in your party that has difficulty with stairs this is not the place for you. There are no bedrooms on the main level so you will use the stairs many times during your stay. Overall a fantastic location that we will use again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our family
Our family loves fishing, boating, swimming, yard games, cooking and eating, crafting, ping pong and pool and this place provides it all. We've stayed here twice and plan to return next year. It's very hard to find a vacation rental with 8 bedrooms like this place has. The kitchen also has everything good cooks could want. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Beautiful setting on the lake, property and home were very well-maintained, plenty of space and privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family get together ever
We had a great time at this home. It has everything we could have wanted for a great week--the kitchen was well stocked with everything, there were enough towels and beds and things to do. Kayaks were provided as well as life jackets. The beach area was a favorite for the little kids and there was a small play set for them as well. The pool table was well utilized and the front deck was a great place to hang out. We had enough room in the yard to play whiffle ball and croquet. It was a quiet area and we much enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lake Home
We really enjoy this home. The lake is clean and the home is perfect for our annual family reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We loved the house, the property, and the location!!! It was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 10 children. The home was well stocked with four refrigerators, two coffee makers, a Keurig, and lots of spices in the cabinet. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay there again. The owners were very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect friends getaway
The house was fabulous and we had such an amazing time!!! The design and layout is very well thought out. You can feel the love that went into the home! It was a perfect location to disconnect with long time friends and their families. The house has lots of activities for people of all ages to do together and enough space/areas for everyone to have great times together as well as separate. The owners were great- pleasant and super easy to work with. The property was well stocked with everything you could need. The kids absolutely loved to pontoon boat which you can rent directly from the owners and it sits right at thier dock. Very private/wooded setting while being right on the lake made it very picturesque. Pictures dont do it justice. Will likely return in the future! Highly recommend! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Very nice place. Plenty of space and had a good time. Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dad, 90th birthday
An absolutely great weekend. Room for all. Space for gathering, space for quiet time. Games available (pool, ping pong) a lake for boating and swimming. It has it all. Everything is there for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a big get-together!
For a large group, this place has it all. 4 levels, huge fully equipped kitchen, all the things needed for a great time for a large group. We brought 20 people and were all comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ladarean j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st Lakehouse Stay
Absolutely beautiful property. Ray stayed in contact to make sure we had everything for our stay. It was fully stocked and accommodated our needs. My entire group was pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible house - wonderous stay
With our need for accommodations for our group of 12 for a nearby Church retreat, we were excited to find this gorgeous place on VRBO. Though there are plenty of pictures on the site, the majesty of this place was not fully captured. We were wowed when we arrived. Our host was very gracious as well. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New years trip
Big house, lots of rooms and space for kids to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ray Micham

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Bristol Lake vacation home is owned by 2 families: Ray and Sue Micham, and Dan and Janel Garno. Sue and Dan are sister and brother, in a family of 15 children. Our family has, for many years, rented a vacation property to get everyone together, once a year, for a reunion celebration. About 11 years ago, we decided it was time to start our journey of finding the right property and developing it into our families' 'own' place to gather. We stumbled upon this 6 acre parcel of dense trees and brush, of which we could not even see through to the lake. We wandered around until we saw glimpses of the beautiful, quiet lake peeking through. We were sold! Once we had purchased, we formulated a long-term plan, which included a series of property improvements, and eventually we built our home. It has been a long process of getting to where we are now, and as of this past Summer, we decided to finish things up and start renting out for other families to enjoy as well. Ray and Sue live in Northwestern Ohio with their 6 children, ages 5-18. Dan and Janel live in Southern Michigan with their 6 children, ages 3-13. Our kids are all very active, and have enjoyed fishing, catching turtles, frogs, and snakes, swimming, canoeing/kayaking, and water sports during the warm months, and ice skating, sledding and ski trips during the cold months. We also enjoy taking a 1 hour and 15 minute drive over to the charming town of Sagatuk, on the coast of Lake Michigan. It is our hope that your family will also make lots of good memories and experience the relaxation, peace, and fellowship that we have found, gathered at Bristol Lake.

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