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Cute cottage on all sports lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vestaburg, MI
  • Fred Meijer Heartland Edmore Trailhead
    10 min drive
  • Edmore Pine Forest Historical Museum
    10 min drive
  • 3D's Pizza & Catering
    15 min walk
  • Alma Transportation Center
    22 min drive

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About the area

Vestaburg

Located in Vestaburg, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Fred Meijer Heartland Edmore Trailhead and First Church of God. .This cottage is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Edmore Pine Forest Historical Museum and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from McBride Village Park.

What's nearby

  • Fred Meijer Heartland Edmore Trailhead - 10 min drive
  • Alma College - 24 min drive
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 36 min drive
  • Central Michigan University - 36 min drive
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Riverdale Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beardslee's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cute cottage on all sports lake

This cottage is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's located on a small all sports lake (Bass Lake), conveniently located in the middle of the state. It's close to Alma College, Central Michigan University, and Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. It's a 1/2 mile to the Fred Meijer Heartland trail which is a beautiful paved trail for biking, walking, running, or roller blading. The cottage is about a mile from the best ice cream shop and a great pizza place too.
There are 3 different outdoor seating areas; you can enjoy an afternoon meal on the picnic table and a night time bonfire. You can relax on the beach, use the 3 paddle boards to go around the lake, bring your boat to park dockside, or swim and jump off the raft. There are 4 bedrooms which can easily accommodate 10 people and one full bathroom. There is also a washer and dryer, a fully stocked kitchen, a gas grill, plenty of board games, puzzles and books. You will find everything you need right here. If you're looking for a nice cottage, tucked away from big city life, you have found it. The Cottage... where memories are made!

Guests will have access to the entire cottage except the basement which is closed for storage.

Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed
Loft: 4 twin beds
Living room has a pullout couch.

Linens and bath and beach towels are all provided.

Corn hole boards are not provided.

The dock is installed late May, depending on the weather, and typically removed early in September.

Paddle boards are available late May.
Bass Lake is an all sports lake with a public boat launch.
The home is 1,000 sq ft. There is also 60 ft of private sandy beach.

Inside of the house, guests will have access to air conditioning, Wifi, TV, a DVD player. Outside, guests will have access to 3 paddle boards, a dock to fish off of, a raft anchored in the water beyond the dock, a picnic table, sand toys, and a fire pit.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This cottage offers a stereo, books, and games. Amenities include designated smoking areas.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Lisa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Cute cottage on all sports lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway!
Our family from the UK was visiting, and we wanted them to have a great Michigan lake cottage experience. This was perfect for our needs, and the kids had so much fun paddleboarding and fishing off the dock! We all enjoyed the fires, and had a fantastic time. Thank you for a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Getaway!
This was a super cute lake house on a quiet lake. We had 4 adults and 3 children in this trip and we spent the majority of our time outside and in the water! The paddle boards and kayak were a hit, the swim beach is clean, and the lake is beautiful. If you don’t like seaweed/muck on the bottom of the lake when you swim you may want to bring some swim shoes. Great fishing right off the dock! The house had plenty of shower and beach towels. If you have a big group you may want to bring some extra outdoor lounge chair, there were 2 broken chairs when we arrived and the remaining 3 were a bit sketchy as to their strength. Bring life vests as there are none at this property. Most standard kitchen supplies/utensils available. Bring your own toiletries and paper products. The bbq grill is pretty rusted out but still is functional as well. Lisa was very responsive to questions! Overall this was a great property and we had a lovely vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

Fun times
We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We stayed for a weekend getaway and it was perfect for us! The house had ample space and the outdoor area was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Long Weekend Family Vacation
This was a nice spot for our vacation - not fancy but great when you have kids - loved the paddle boards and had a great time...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial fun
Great cabin!! Plenty of room for everyone. Clean and cozy. Could use a rake and shovel for the beach and fire pit. Propane ran out after one grilling. Other than that amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters college graduation
Perfect little gem! We had a wonderful time, played cornhole and even got the paddle boards out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
This cottage served my family perfect for the weekend. Beds were comfortable and ad was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Austin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what was needed
Quaint, cozy, and convenient. Went for a weekend getaway without the kids, this rental met the need. Close to Edmore and 20-25 minutes from Mount Pleasant. Love the view and fire pit was great. Paddle boards were fun. As far as the TV goes, it is only used for playing DVDs and VHS. Was hoping to have some other football games on, but was not a big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage but needs a good deep cleaning and lots of routine maintenance done!
Property is a great location, perfect for a getaway from the hustle and bustle with family. BUT, needs work(especially the back deck and lots of broken outdoor furniture!) and a good deep clean.. under beds, above cupboards, under/around furniture is VERY dirty. Vacuum does not work to clean up after little kids meal times (everything is carpet) Water smells horrible - definitely bring lots of bottle water for drinking, brushing teeth and cooking - we couldn’t even stand it to shower. Lots of dishes and cookware available which is great! Paddle boards were fun and kids loved fishing off the dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely quiet spot
We had a great time at this well-built cabin. The kitchen was wonderful and quite clean with plenty of dishes and pans. We enjoyed the comfortable living area and the privacy of the bedrooms--each bedroom is separated from the other with the thick walls, closets etc. The bathroom could use some updates in the shower/tub area-like get rid of the rusty soap and shampoo holder. We did appreciate how well supplied with towels, tissues, etc. The outdoor area is wonderful with the 2 decks-one in sun, the other shade. We appreciated the water, paddle boards and sandy beach and that there is quite a few feet of sandy bottom on the lake before the weeds. The upper deck and railings to the lower deck could use updating. It would have been nice to have a DVD player, also. There are DVD's but no player. Over all, this is a beautifully built cabin with everything you need plus more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and host!
This is such a great location. Neighbors are kind and the lake provides endless fun. Firepit is great and right on the sand. The host was very responsive and kind when we ran out of propane for the grill. We would stay again! It is a lovely place for a lake week. It was so nice to be able to use the paddle boards and there are plenty of towels both bath and beach to use. Beds were comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Cottage
Perfect place for a family getaway with little ones (2,4, and 6). The kids loved the attic bedroom, which was kept plenty cool with the AC unit. Lake is a bit weedy around the floating dock, but we had a great time paddle boarding to the swimming area right around the bend (500 ft?) and playing on the beach. Lake was quiet with great fishing (caught tons of bluegill right off the dock). Cottage was well-stocked and comfortable. One bathroom was a little tight for the amount of people it slept, but we made it work. Host was quick with responses. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside retreat.
It was a the perfect location for a nearby college reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for guys weekend
Lots of beds in the house for a guys trip to the casino while also being able to stay on a lake. Nothing fancy but perfect for a weekend. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a fun getaway
So much fun. The home was very clean and inviting. Having access to the paddle boards really was a hit. Hoping to be back next summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay S., Muskegon

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
A few things to note or plan for if you stay here. 1. I had to reach out to the owner for the code to get in. We arrived after the posted check-in time, but the code was not in my messages. 2. The water is hard and smelly! We used bottled water for drinking, cooking, and teeth brushing. Bring a lot or prepare to go to the store. 3. Corn hole, although pictured, does not come with the property. Overall we enjoyed our stay. The beach was nice, the fire pit was great, the SUP's were awesome. Bring a fishing pole. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
July in Vestaburg
Property was well maintained and beds were comfortable. Beach area was nice for floating in the lake. Kids had a great time tubing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for young kids
We had a great stay at this quaint little cottage. Location was quiet and cottage was comfy and as described. Good mix of sun and shade to enjoy. The lake front beach was awesome for my 5year old and he loved jumping off the floating dock. The water was fairly clear, not overly weedy. The water is not very deep though (maybe 8ft), even off the floating dock, so us adults couldn't really do much dock jumping. So for teens, this should be considered. We did have some friends visit though who had teens and they loved the paddle boards. Internet was fast enough to stream shows, so would probably fine if you needed to work from the cottage. Super close to all amenities including Walmart, pharmacy and cinema about 20min drive which was amazing! Great stay overall and would come back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

rick d.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice house
The house was roomy enough for all 10 of us, well stocked and clean. However, on the first night one of the beds broke. A call to the owner got this resolved quickly. On the third night the toilet seat broke I fixed this myself. The upper deck is in need of repair, there was one large garbage bag to last a week. The out side is very roomy with a large beach area. A few minor repairs can make this a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend with the family.
Our family of 6, 4 kids, my wife and I booked this cottage on Bass Lake for a long weekend. We made great memories and enjoyed every second of this private lake. The cottage met all of our needs, with a fully stocked kitchen, cards and games for the kids, sheets, towels, and paper products all waiting on us when we arrived. We utilized all 4 outdoor living spaces. My wife and I enjoyed the peace and stillness of the lake with early morning coffee on the top deck. Breakfast was served on the side patio at the large picnic table. The lower covered deck was a great for an afternoon game out of the sun. We enjoyed dinner on the lower deck with the patio set and shade umbrella. We purchased firewood at a local gas station and enjoyed camp fires every night. The kids enjoyed using the paddle boards and fished non stop off the dock. A floating dock was also utilized when swimming in Bass Lake. We took in two local sites, The Farmer and the Dell. A local and delicious ice cream shoppe and Anderson and the Girls Orchard and Zoo. The Zoo is FREE. Our kids got to see and pet so many different animals, this was perfect on a cooler day at the lake. We utilized the in house washer and dryer, because who wants to wash a mountain of laundry when you get home from vacation? The owner was easy to contact, very responsive, no issues at all. The one downfall of our stay was algae. Bass Lake is shallow and we spent out first day cleaning up the beach and shallow area due to a lot of algae and “muck” at the waters edge. Besides the “muck” and the inconvenience attached to it, the stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage getaway
Had a wonderful time relaxing at this cozy cottage with a beautiful lake front experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022