On 575 acres of serene lakefront property, this home offers a tranquil retreat with nearly every room boasting all-sports lake or wetland views. Unwind in the open-concept main floor, relax by the firepit on the expansive deck, or get work done in the separate home office.
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Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121728 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!
Summary: 575 acre all-sports lake or wetland views from nearly every room in the home. You won't find another place that offers the ability for your group to swim, nature or bird watch, catch frogs or turtles, swim, fish or relax together, like this home. We've set up the space so even if there's rain in the forecast, you'll have something to enjoy inside of the home. We're located 12 mins from downtown Kalamazoo, 5 mins from I-94 and halfway between Detroit and Chicago. Swim in our 575 acre lake or explore the abundant nature of our 1 acre wetland. Beach is open
The Space: 50' of private Lake frontage accessed directly across road. With 4 bedrooms, 6 beds and 2 air mattresses, there's plenty of room for relaxing. Each room has its own theme and offers views of the lake for that perfect sunset view every night. The upstairs bathroom is the larger of the 2 full bathrooms and offers a towel warmer with a separate water closet to allow for others to get ready to go out or prepare for bed. The main floor is a true open concept that allows not only the fresh air to easily flow through the home but allows your group this same luxury. We've added a large 35' long deck off the back of the home that stretches the entire length of the home. From the deck you'll be able to enjoy your group relaxing by the firepit or grab a chair and watch the large variety of birds, frogs, turtles, ducks and more. For those needing to get work done, we've added a separate home office with printer, desk, scanner, and other office essentials. Here, you can truly Work and Play! Driving an electric vehicle..? We have a level 2, 50 amp car charging station on the driveway side of the home for convenient charging.
We've tried to solve all of the challenges plaguing lake cottages...
1) They're typically really small in size. Our home is over 1700 sq ft and designed for groups to enjoy both indoor and outdoor living. 2) Parking - We offer comfortable parking for up to 10 vehicles. 3) Cold/Hot spots when heating and cooling - We built our home with 2x6 exterior walls, r-60 attic insulation, low e windows and a well designed, high efficiency hvac system to ensure when you want it warm in the winter or cool in the summer, that's exactly what you get. 4) Water Systems - We installed a brand new well water system as well as an on demand hot water system. That means unlimited hot water for showers!
Guest Access: Guest will receive access code 3 days before check-in
The Neighborhood: Lake front community just south of the City of Kalamazoo in Portage, MI.
Getting Around: Car or Ride Share (Uber, Lyft)
Other Things to Note: 10 off street parking spots.
Interaction with Guests: We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We're only a text, call or email away. You will have complete privacy but we're close by if an emergency arises.
All cancellations are charged 3% of collected amount to cover credit card processing when booking is originally accepted. This includes instant book
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Limited on-site parking (max 10 spaces)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a zoo
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Casino nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Portage, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bishop's Bog Preserve and Eliason Nature Reserve, while Celery Flats Ampitheatre and Hayloft Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Air Zoo and Harbors West Park. Visit our Portage travel guide
Is Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views! located?
This Portage holiday home is on the beach, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from West Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Angels Crossing Golf Club and Gourdneck Lake. Veterans Memorial Park and Central Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views! Reviews
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My friends and I had a wonderful weekend here. The lake access is great for playing and relaxing, and the house was comfortable and well-stocked, which helped make our weekend a really great time!
Great place for a family gathering. Home is well thought out and well stocked with the essentials. Clean and lots of space to spread out. Host are excellent at communicating and very professional.
This is a great spot to stay year round with plenty of entertainment for kids and adults. The host was very responsive and the house was clean. Everything is as advertised in the listing with a minimal chore list for checkout compared to other properties. They have everything covered here!
This home is comfortable and well-stocked! Five college roommates held our annual reunion here and we took advantage of the beach and the deck as well as many hours at the dining room table. Lots of parking. Great place to hold group or large family vacations.
This waterfront home was as advertised. The space was very clean, packed with amenities, and most of all, very family friendly!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend this property to anyone vacationing in the local area!
Amazing hosts and amazing location. The house was stocked with everything we needed plus more. Beautiful lake view from every room in the house. The hosts were so gracious during our whole stay. We loved taking the kayaks out.
everything was beautiful, clean. loved that so much was provided for us to stay! loved the little basket of goodies/extra supplies and stocked mini fridge! high recommend and will definitely look into another trip sometime!
I really enjoyed myself because you had all of the necessities that I didn't bring. It was in a nice area quiet and you can't beat the walk across the street to the lake and I thank you again.
Definitely a 10/10!! The place is amazing. Quiet and secluded enough you get the reprieve from downtown Kalamazoo, but close enough to Food, shopping and the highway. Perfect amount of space and they go above and beyond with the extra touches and amenities. Prompt responses to any questions or concerns. Highly recommend!
We do an annual trip with 6 adults and 2 kids, there was plenty of space, a bunch of things to keep every age group busy. If you forgot something chances are this place will have it stocked for you.
Hosts were attentive and quick to respond. The only issue is the street but overall it was a small inconvenience for a beautiful beach area.
We stayed here as part of a family get together with 5 adults and twin 18 month olds staying here and 4 adults and 4 kids under 4 staying at our daughters house in Portage. This was a great stop for everyone to meet and begin our family vacation in Upper Michigan. The house was as represented in the photo’s, super clean and had better views than the photos. We only wish we could have enjoyed Long Lake more. We would definitely recommend.
Beautiful home with all the extras; Loved quiet Long Lake, great sandy beach for swimming & Kayaking & the pontoon rides where we could set anchor and swim. Loved the table and chairs by the lake where we could eat, play games, etc. Very clean, well equipped. Only drawback was busy road separating home from lake access. Need to provide a small fan in upstairs bedrooms. Our family loved it and had a great time.
From Arizona… wanted special time with my 2kids and 6 grandkids….the house was warm and inviting and roomy enough for us all. had everything and more… the host thought of everything… arCade games. Board games we took advantage of… a full kitchen to make it homey…outside living space and great views We also took advantage of the stores conveniently located and also a nearby park where we looked at the water. Played and went for a little walk… an experience the whole family enjoyed… thank you Jeremy and Katie… do hope I can do this again here.
Since we live in different parts of the state and wanted to celebrate the holiday together, it was decided the rental of a house was the best way to do it. One family lives in Kalamazoo and has an infant. It was decided that we would all travel to Kalamazoo. This house was the perfect place!It accomodated the entire family,lots of room to stretch out and plenty of room for us to enjoy our feast and each others company. It was comfortable, had all of the essential things to prepare the feast, plus the added entertainment items were great. It was truly a wonderful way to celebrate. We certainly recommend the house to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Kalamazoo area!
We had a great time staying here! The beach area is great for kids, the water is waist deep out to 30-40 yards off shore making it super safe for our little ones. This was a great spot for our family get together!
Had a great stay at this home! Was decorated super cute, stocked with everything you could want and more, and communication was exceptional. Would definitely stay again!