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Cozy, remodeled 1940’s lake cottage on Long Lake in Ionia County

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, WiFi
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Fenwick, MI
  • Candlestone Golf & Resort
    18 min drive
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area
    38 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    49 min drive
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    58 min drive

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About the area

Fenwick

With a stay at this cottage in Fenwick, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Green Lake and Central Riverside Park. .This cottage is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Belding Museum.

What's nearby

  • Candlestone Golf & Resort - 18 min drive
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area - 38 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 49 min drive
  • DeVos Performance Hall - 53 min drive
  • Van Andel Arena - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Horse's Mouth - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Street Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Harmful Roester - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Silk City Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Third Wave Coffee - ‬15 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.

Cozy, remodeled 1940’s lake cottage on Long Lake in Ionia County

Unwind at this cozy, 840sqft self catering rustic lake cottage 40 minutes from Grand Rapids, on the north side of Long Lake in northern Ionia County. The lake is a sports lake, perfect for swimming and kayaking with great fishing. Perfect location for fall color touring and close to Flat River State Game Area. Perfect size for up to two couples or a small family. Enjoy a romantic getaway or a relaxing family vacation at this peaceful, quiet location. Bedding and towels are provided.
The cottage is at the top of a natural, grassy bluff and there are approximately 20 steps down to the lake where the boat shed, fire pit and dock are. The area by the lake is grassy.
We have 2 kayaks and life jackets in the boat shed available for your use at no additional cost.

The Cottage:
Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed with an armoir, wall hooks and a bench for your clothing and luggage.

Bedroom #2 has a full size bed, a twin bed, wall hooks and small closet.

*Roku tv in the living room
*wifi available; 100mbps

The enclosed sun porch has a record player with assorted vintage albums you are welcome to enjoy.

The kitchen is fully equipped with a full sized refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker and coffee bean grinder, and slow cooker.

There is a charcoal grill on the back deck for your use. Long Lake Party Store on the south side of the lake carries charcoal, snacks, beer, wine, liquor, and a selection of hot carry out food including made to order pizza.

There’s a furnace, space heaters and an assortment of board and card games available for the occasional chilly or rainy summer day.

🐾Dog Friendly🐾
We welcome up to two dogs of any size with no additional charge. We kindly request that dogs be licensed in your home county and utd on all vaccines. Coyote sightings are not an every day occurrence but nor are they uncommon, so for the safety of your pets and courtesy to the neighbors, dogs must be on a leash or tie out at all times while outside, and not left unattended.

🐾We kindly request that dogs be crated if left alone in the cottage. Dog waste should be picked up promptly and disposed of either in bags in the outside trash receptacle or emptied into the compost bin.

🐾We have lots of extra ‘dog towels’ for drying them off after a romp in the lake, but if they sleep in bed with you or like to nap on the couch, please bring an appropriate sheet or blanket to protect the bedding and upholstery.

**There are two outdoor Security cameras to monitor shed and road access.

Long Lake is a 357 acre all sports lake.
There’s a large, easily accessible boat launch on the south side of the lake next to Long Lake Party Store.

The cottage and it’s lakefront are close to ‘the cove’ a no wake area of the lake protected from the wind and usual ebb & flow from motor craft and is abundant with wildlife. Excellent for fishing.

The area:
Greenville is a 15-20 minute drive and Belding, home to Gus Macker, is about a 10 minute drive. Both towns have grocery stores, antique and resale shops, restaurants, bars, breweries and coffee shops.
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination.
This smoke-free cottage features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and rafting nearby.

Property manager

Meagan Andres

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Butts must be disposed of properly

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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
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

Cozy, remodeled 1940’s lake cottage on Long Lake in Ionia County Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
As stated, this was an easy entry, well kept, very clean, and overall great place to stay. Meagan was phenomenal with interaction and detailed with her local information. We felt very welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax
The cottage was very peaceful and quiet being near the water. It had everything you could ever need and more. The host went the extra mile to make sure you had the best stay possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Was the perfect home away from home for our week stay in the Ionia area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome weekend getaway
The cottage was well appointed, fully stocked, very clean. The surrounding area was very nice and inviting. We had a very enjoyable time, and already looking forward to our next booking, Meagan is the ultimate host THANKS!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Host
Meagan is the best Host! She always answers questions and gives the best advice on places to go in the area. Our favorite place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saturday visit
My husband and I spent over 30 years on this lake and returned there to visit family. Megan‘s spot on the hill was charming and peaceful. It was beautifully decorated and renovated. We hated to leave and look forward to returning to this very special place .Megan was a terrific host! Megan made it perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, relaxing stay
The cottage is adorable and perfect for my family of four. It was quiet and relaxing just what we needed before school started. The place had everything you could need and more. The lake was great for swimming and we enjoyed bonfires by the lake. Megan was great with communicating everything. We loved the stay! Five stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved the lived in accumulated feeling with all the decor. Woudl go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S., Ashland

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay with my wife and 2 labs.
What a fantastic cottage. We stayed Monday - Saturday. Located back a private road the cottage had absolutely everything you would need to cook and live comfortably. There are neighbors close but the secluded neighborhood offers lots of privacy. The AC worked great in the main room then plenty of fans to circulate it around. Walk down the steps to the private waterfront area was amazing. The boat shed has a great front porch to relax out of the sun or there are several chairs around a fire pit. Lake was perfect and we swam with the dogs each day. Lake isn’t very deep it starts at a foot and once past the end of the dock is still only 3ft or so. You could swim out a ways and still be less then 6ft. Crystal clear water with plenty of wildlife. We will definitely bookmark this one and look to stay again in the future. The cottage is accurately described and met our needs perfectly. 5/5 for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will be impressed!
To begin with I was impressed with Meagan the property manager. She was friendly, very informative, and extremely responsive when a question was submitted. The unit was very accommodating. Amenities were abundant as we lacked nothing that we needed. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was very well equipped, and main house was nicely situated. This unit satisfied all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Quiet
We needed a home base for the weekend while attending a family wedding and the hotels in the area were less than desireable. This cottage, while a bit further from town than we expected, was perfect. Very relaxing atmosphere and the decor was cute. We loved ir!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L., Rockford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wry organized property. Has everything you need.
Nice getaway spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best rental we have every stayed at!
Wow! What a wonderful stay! This little cozy cottage was amazing. My 2 sisters and I arrived in the dark to a lit up warm and perfect place to stay for our 4 nights. The host had turned on all the lights, and even left us some yummy goodies to munch on. We have never been to a rental that had so much. Everything you would ever need was supplied. Great instructions in a book on how to work everything, and helpful things about area also. The sunroom was our happy place, as we spent hours in it looking out at the lake. Views were amazing! Loved the games in the cottage, and how cozy the place is decorated. Host was so friendly, and communicated several times, once just to check on us to see if we were warm enough, as the temps had dropped. I highly recommend this little gem of a place to stay on Long Lake! I wish all of the rentals I stay in were managed by this host, she is the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fenwick area
Excellent property, host thought of everything to make it a pleasant experience. Convenient to places I needed to be for the week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
What a wonderful experience. The place is comfortable and homey. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice to be pampered when your on vacation- thanks Meagan
Loved this property pictures don’t do it justice ! Wonderful experience!
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana D., Sarasota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Host!
Meagan has all of the right skills to be a perfect vacation host! Detailed, organized and thoughtful beyond belief! She left a lovely note regarding my recently departed dog and some local goodies! She was immediate to respond and even checked in during my stay to make sure all was well. Great lake property and some nice neighbors. Thanks Meagan for all you did to make my stay perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Meagan and the house were awesome. She was super communicative and helpful. The house and amenities were amazing. It was stocked and had everything we needed to enjoy our time. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Aesthetic
Our weekend stay could not have been better. We loved the location, the cozy house with all of its furnishings and decorations. Meagan is thoughtful, helpful and dedicated to making sure her visitors are comfortable and happy. Everything we needed was supplied for our cooking needs and we cooked several things. Even the beds and pillows were superb! We used the kayaks and fished in the awesome, clean lake and the water was refreshing. We saw beautiful wildlife ( fish , turtles on land and in the water, deer, mongoose, a baby raccoon, swans, blue heron and other birds) and listened to a great collection of vinyls in the cottage. We were four adults on a long weekend get away and would absolutely go there again!! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Three adults in town for a conference. This was one of the best stocked homes I have been in. In addition the hostess took time to pick us up some apples from the local orchard because we had no time to enjoy an outing. Would stay again during our next conference.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully Blessed getaway
The owners were very nice. The hose was very clean and well stocked. The colors were beautiful being fall time. Will you to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M., Big Rapids, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
In for family wedding. Cabin was perfect!!
Meagan was super helpful and reached out making sure we were warm enough as the temperature had dropped significantly. Nice very homey touches that made us feel special! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B., Riverside IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazed
The cabin was very clean and extremely appointed, very pleased how appointed it was and how accommodating the host was. We’re planning more trips to the area and will be excited to stay here again Beautiful area. Large, clean and accessible lakefront with access. ~15 min from Greenville which is lovely for a mid-sized town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Won’t be disappointed
Every aspect of booking was easy . Host is very attentive to your needs . Just as listed no surprises . Very well stocked with everything you might need . 🐾
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
We had a great long weekend here with our dogs! We spent our days adventuring on nearby trails, swimming in the lake, and drinking in the sun. We were able to make dinner in the fully supplied kitchen, and had bonfires by the lake at night! Meagan was so nice with all her details about the property before we got there and even left goodies for the pups on our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022