10/10 Excellent
Anne M.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Anne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Entire home
The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14269.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Middleville, MI
- Yankee Springs Recreation Area3 min drive
- Gun Lake7 min drive
- Gun Lake Casino16 min drive
- Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1 (Main Floor)
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2, south bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3, North Bedroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 5, East bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1, contains wash/dryer
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3,
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!
Book now for the remainder of 2024.
Centennial Homestead with private beach located on the south end of beautiful, 187 acre private-spring fed, BARLOW LAKE, located in Middleville, Michigan, approximately 25 minutes south of Grand Rapids. Sleeps 15 comfortably, 3 queen beds, 3 full beds, 3 twin beds, and a pack n play. Bring your suit, the water's warm, bring your own boat too! Pet Friendly ( up to 2, each must be less than 30 lbs, Fee: $250/ per Pet)
Also, an IDEAL LOCATION FOR WEDDINGS, QUINCEANERAS, or other celebrations:
for additional Fee ( inquire for additional information)
Centennial Homestead with private beach located on the south end of beautiful, 187 acre private-spring fed, BARLOW LAKE, located in Middleville, Michigan, approximately 25 minutes south of Grand Rapids. Sleeps 15 comfortably, 3 queen beds, 3 full beds, 3 twin beds, and a pack n play. Bring your suit, the water's warm, bring your own boat too! Pet Friendly ( up to 2, each must be less than 30 lbs, Fee: $250/ per Pet)
Also, an IDEAL LOCATION FOR WEDDINGS, QUINCEANERAS, or other celebrations:
for additional Fee ( inquire for additional information)
Property manager
Louise "Ellie" Johnson
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 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Perfect for weddings/reunion up to 125 guests
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max of two pets and the pet fee of $250 is per pet
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Perfect for weddings/reunion up to 125 guests
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Middleville
Located in Middleville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Yankee Springs Golf Course and Grimsby Hollow Meadery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Heath Road Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Middleville, MI
What's nearby
- Barlow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Yankee Springs Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Gun Lake - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
- Gun Lake Casino - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
- Gilmore Car Museum - 40 min drive - 33.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon - 14 min drive
- Curley Cone - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant - 16 min drive
- Glass Creek Winery - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Mark R.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quite a nice lakefront property.
Mark R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Beth P.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pitsch Stay
Beth P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maya H.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Maya H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff A.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakehouse
Jeff A.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Tim B.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Tim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel N.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake front getaway
Rachel N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Holly S.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back for a second time.
Holly S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family get together
Michael P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hope B.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
Hope B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff L.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake House
Jeff L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Demi S.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Demi S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frank G.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time for a Family Gathering!
Frank G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Property
Mark P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Robin D.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin
Robin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Arthur M.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July family lake trip
Arthur M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzi R.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation House
Suzi R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim B.
13 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Jim B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael H.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Great location on the lake.
Michael H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janet S.
17 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful lakefront property, a short ride to the city...
Janet S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Allison G.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Allison G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chris Z.
25 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris and Kim's Wedding
Chris Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
20 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot!
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
9 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2022 vacation
Mary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
William E.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly family vacation
William E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Louise "Ellie" Johnson
Great, Great, Great Grand daughter to original settlers Naomi and Gladeon Briggs; the house is actually two homes. The original home was built in 1857, and the east side of the house was a home located on the north end of Barlow Lake. This house built in 1867 and attached to the original homestead by dragging the structure with a team of horses across the frozen waters of Barlow Lake during a cold January day.
Why they chose this property
Begin Making your Memories Now- Centennial Homestead with private beach, PONTOON INCLUDED. We are located on the south end of beautiful spring fed Barlow Lake, approximately 25 minutes south of Grand Rapids. 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, sleeps 12-14 comfortably; not including our full size Amish built baby crib. Bring your suit, the water is warm, or bring your own boat! Ideal location for winter activities, ice fishing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling; also the Gun Lake Casino and Tanger Outlet Mall are only minutes away. HOLD YOUR WEDDING HERE for an additional fee, (Max 125 guests) or perfect lodging for wedding guests from Bowens Mill Weddings for a Lifetime, a mere 500 yards away. Enjoy your Christmas, New Years, and other holiday celebrations; light the fireplace and enjoy the fall and winter seasons. Please contact Ellie to begin making your Memories at the LAKE HOUSE!n Fury family members are welcome for an additional fee of $250/per pet, max of two.
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