Chalet

Lake House on a 4 Acre Wooded Lot With Hot Tub, wooded trails & kayaks!

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Great get away!
Exterior
Warm fireplace for chilly nights!
Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Otsego, MI
  • Bittersweet Ski Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Timber Ridge Ski Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Western Michigan University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

The Aspen (Master)

1 Queen Bed

The Cedar (Main floor with lake view)

1 Queen Bed

The Lake Room (Basement)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Loft

2 Single Beds

The Rustic Pine (Main Floor)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake House on a 4 Acre Wooded Lot With Hot Tub, wooded trails & kayaks!

This home is a family, group, and kid friendly home. It is in a wooded 4 acre private setting. Pine Creek lake is a no wake lake suitable for fishing, kayaking and canoeing, also ice skating if the lake freezes in the winter. There are three Kayaks and a canoe for your use, we do also have some life jackets. This is not a good lake for swimming. We are under an hour drive from Lake Michigan for all of your big water needs.
Outdoor amenities include a deck looking out over the lake with a hot tub, a propane grill for outdoor cooking, Volleyball area with net and ball, Disk Golf basket and discs, and a bon-fire area. Outdoor chairs are available for use on the deck and the bon-fire area. The house is surrounded by woods with many walking paths, an abundance of wildlife such as deer, swans, ducks and many other birds.
The home has a Master Bedroom with full size bath (Queen size bed) on upper level with a loft area that can be used as a seating area or both chairs pull out into twin size beds for additional sleeping space. Main floor has 2 Guest Bedrooms (Queen size beds), Living Room with big screen TV, Dining Room, Kitchen, a full size Bath and a laundry room. All bedrooms are furnished with Amish made log beds, nightstands, and dressers. The basement has a half bath. There is a queen size bed and two twin size beds.
There are 3 satellite TV's: one in the living room, one in the basement, one in master bedroom. We do provide internet.
The fully equipped Kitchen includes Stove, Fridge, Microwave, cookware, dishes, glasses, utensils, Kuerig coffee maker, toaster and other kitchen essentials to make you feel at home.

Enjoy the hot tub on the deck which looks out over the lake, the many paths that run throughout the property, sit by the campfire and roast marshmallows in the evening, take a canoe or kayak out on the lake. We have many ways to keep you enjoying your stay. There are many wineries close by, as well as, a ski resort a mile away!

Property manager

Melissa Rough

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Must provide a copy of driver's license with reservation request. This must be done before your reservation will be accepted.
We only charge a small fee for cleaning so we ask that you wash towels and sheets to help our cleaning staff.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otsego

Located in Otsego, this chalet is on a lake. Regent Theatre and Griswold Auditorium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bittersweet Ski Resort and Prairiewood Golf Course. Brookside Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Otsego, MI

What's nearby

  • Bittersweet Ski Resort - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Timber Ridge Ski Area - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Kalamazoo Nature Center - 19 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 21 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Western Michigan University - 23 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casa Real - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House on a 4 Acre Wooded Lot With Hot Tub, wooded trails & kayaks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake House on a 4 Acre Wooded Lot With Hot Tub, wooded trails & kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House on a 4 Acre Wooded Lot With Hot Tub, wooded trails & kayaks!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House on a 4 Acre Wooded Lot With Hot Tub, wooded trails & kayaks! located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kalamazoo River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bittersweet Ski Resort and Otsego Area Historical Society. North Side Park and Otsego District Public Library are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
We had a a two night stay at this location. We picked it to fit our family of 5 and a few other friends as we were attending the state wrestling meet in Kalamazoo. We also chose it because of the hot tub feature. The house was nearly fully stocked with whatbone might need and the owners were very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a ski trip to Bittersweet
Spacious, outdoor hot tub, and only 5 minutes from Bittersweet Ski hill. It's also only 10 minutes from Plainwell where there are plenty of restaurants and big box stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tubing trip
We had lots of fun here. We wish we didn’t have to leave the property to go skiing it was so much fun and had tons to offer. The owners were quick to reply with any questions or problems and very helpful and easy to work with. We can’t wait to come back to visit again. We had people from 4 different states and it was a perfect house for all of us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located near Ski resort!
We visited over winter break for a last minute ski trip at Bittersweet. We were lucky to find good snow and be able to squeeze the ski trip in but, couldn’t have been luckier to find a nice house that is clean, comfortable, and located incredibly close to the ski resort! 3 minute drive, we’ll take it! The hosts provide plenty of household amenities and then some. Kitchen fully stocked with cookware, utensils, etc, bath towels, beach towels, linens. The ONLY thing I did not like was that I was informed after my booking was confirmed that we had to wash,dry, fold and put away all towels, wash sheets and start them in the dryer before checkout. For the first time ever, our group (with kids) was able to keep up so we weren’t scrambling to be out by 11am. I will say, if we were not seasoned in traveling/ staying in vacation homes with multiple families, this checkout procedure would have been extremely stressful for us. It wasn’t too bad since we were mindful of what we used and stayed on top of it, though. Back to the good stuff… We took advantage of the trails and did a little snowy night adventure with the kids. We had flashlights but couldn’t really find anything on the scavenger hunt list because it was dark and snow covered but still enjoyed the stroll and spotting wildlife tracks in the snow! The hot tub was a treat after our chilly outdoor activities.I bet summer is a lot of fun here too! Lots of outdoor fun and games provided as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Winter Ladies Weekend
Stayed during a lake effect snow storm in early December 2024 - the four of us ladies had a lovely time at the property. Plenty of space and we loved the atmosphere of the fireplace, especially in the evenings. The hot tub was fun in the snow. Excellent communication with the host regarding snow removal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but sweet
The house has many extra features that most places don’t. The garage was full of outdoor games and activities, along with multiple grills. We didn’t use any, but still worth mentioning. We had hoped to kayak, but the water was too low to use the dock. One feature that I required in my search was a hot tub. We were disappointed that only one set of jets worked properly and so we had to take turns sitting in that spot. Also, the water was very cloudy. We added the granules as instructed. The house was large and comfortable. However, I would have to say had I known up front - that we had to make our own beds and had to wash the bedding and towels before we left …I probably would have passed on the house. This information should’ve been stated in the description clearly. Definitely not used to that and not a big fan. Additionally, we were a bit surprised by how filthy the windows were. I’m sure it’s hard to keep them clean in a more wooded area as this, but clearly they had not been cleaned for months or more. Even with the unfortunate hot tub, dirty windows and washing bedding and towels surprise…we still enjoyed the place and would recommend it. The owners could make the place top notch with a few adjustments. It’s a beautiful location for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrick

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

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend
Stayed following a business meeting in the area, great place to relax and chill out. Good stores for provisions nearby as well as good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife's 60th birthday celebration.
This was a great spot for a weekend-long birthday celebration with my wife's father, siblings and their spouses. There were nine of us from 4 different states, aged 48 through 80. We could not have been more comfortable. The entire property is beautifully charming and and equipped with everything needed for relaxing fun. Gorgeous sunrise over the lake. The paths on the property make for an incredibly peaceful morning coffee stroll (I encountered multiple rabbits, squirrels, and even 4 Whitetail Deer!) The scavenger hunt was surprisingly fun, also. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Awesome location for a family vacation. Was nice to be in the nature with cool scavenger hunt on the property. Truly loved it and would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JUDITH B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
SIBLINGS
ALL WAS WELL EXCEPT THE WATER WHICH WE WERE UNDER THE IMPRESSION WE COULD FISH IN AND KAYAK IN. WE LOVE FISHING AND KAYAKING AND THAT WAS DISAPPOINTING BUT NON THE LESS BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU. GID BLESS
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rockland L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing weekend!!
House was very nice and neat. Loved the hot tub with the view. The swans on the lake were beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Awesome stay
We had a great extended weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
The location of this house is perfect. The views were breathtaking! The house had ample space and lots of extras (kayaks, canoe, grill, cornhole, beach chairs, hot tub, fire pit). We would definitely recommend this house and hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Getaway
Great family getaway for 8 adults & 2 babies. The place is beautiful and larger than it looks in the pictures. We had a great time kayaking on the lake and enjoying the hot tub! There were only two drawbacks. One is that there were spongy moth caterpillars all over the outside! I know they are an invasive pest, so there's a limit to how much can be done to keep them in check so just be prepared! The other was that there was a lot of laundry to do before checkout at 11:00am - it really felt like we ended our stay on a time crunch. But overall it was really lovely and we would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake House
The property was amazing and offered many outdoor activities. The house was very roomy and well maintained. We all loved the cabin decors and homey feeling.We had a party of 9 adults and everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. We were in town for a WMU graduation and this home was less than 30 minutes from campus. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of paradise
This property was everything we didn't know we needed! It was so cute, had a well stocked kitchen and a relaxing hot tub! It was close enough to town if any necessities were forgotten, but far enough away to feel like you were in a secluded woods! We got pizza from a local place in town (BC Pizza) and they even delivered! All in all, great experience and we look forward to coming back in warmer weather to enjoy the kayaks and wildlife!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In town for tournament
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake and Home!
We loved the location and the view was breathtaking! The home had everything we needed. Such a great ski weekend getaway stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Hillsboro, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Property on the Lake
Although we only stayed for 2 nights, in November, for a family obligation it was a great place to stay. The house is very private and nicely equiped. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Mount Blanchard, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
The pictures don't do the property justice. The outside is so picturesque. Enchanted is an apt description. The house is spacious enough to have privacy but also great gathering places. The washer and dryer are great with preloaded soap! Kitchen was well stocked and tissues, toilet paper and paper towels were great to start with. As well as dishwasher soap and handsoaps. My only complaint is we only had a week! In addition the weather was ideal and owner communication was excellent! Thank you, Jan
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
Well kept and furnished house. Very inviting outdoor areas. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Otsego stay
Beautiful house and property close to town but far away feel. Kayaks, Disc golf goals, Hot tub, fire pit, hammock etc. Enjoyed exploring SW MI and also very much enjoyed the time at the house. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun Week
Nicely furnished, this property easily accommodated our family of 12 (8 adults, 2 toddlers, 2 infants). The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-equipped, and the grounds were delightful…with a ‘fairy walk’ trail. This home is well situated for trips to the beach, blueberry picking, John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, and Plainwell Ice Cream!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Overall the place was great. It has a lot of amenities for the family. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Rough

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We are Greg & Melissa Rough. We live in Michigan. Greg has his own business and I work at a school. We met in 2010 and soon realized we were meant to spend our lives together. In 2012, we married and merged our beautiful family together. We love to have fun and spend time with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the this home the moment we roamed the property. There were more than 30 swans on the lake. We were surprised by the many paths going through the woods and the stone edging along the trails by the lake. I love to play volleyball and they had an area designated specifically for volleyball.

What makes this property unique

We are one mile away from Bittersweet Ski Resort and 10 minutes away from Timber Ridge Ski Resort. Kalamazoo is less than 20 minutes away. Our favorite winery is Fenn Valley and it is about 20 minutes away.

Languages:

English