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Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Fireplace
Interior
On the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121728 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Portage, Michigan
  • Air Zoo
    9 min drive
  • Wings Event Center
    11 min drive
  • South Westnedge Park
    11 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    11 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Portage

Located in Portage, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of West Lake and Air Zoo. .This beach vacation home is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Gourdneck Lake and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Portage City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Air Zoo - 9 min drive
  • Wings Event Center - 11 min drive
  • Kalamazoo State Theatre - 18 min drive
  • Western Michigan University - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo College - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 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.

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, 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 12 mins from downtown Kalamazoo, 5 mins from I-94 and halfway between Detroit & Chicago.

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)

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 just down the street if an emergency arises.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Jeremy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,728 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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Newly Built Waterfront home w/amazing views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raul R., Saginaw, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
thankgiving gathering
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for our family
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable place with MANY amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get together
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place is such a cute little get away for friends and family! The owners were very quick to respond with any questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Era M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating and relaxing lake house
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family trip
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLYN R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful new home on a quiet lake
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside Memories
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay
The house and property were fantastic. Even better was the property owners. They went above and beyond to make sure our stay was amazing. A bad storm came through in the am and knocked out electric and broke all the canopies. In no time flat the owners had a generator hooked up and new canopies up and everything was back to normal. Can’t thank them enough for the hospitality and making our vacation amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake house
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

phil s., CHESTERFIELD

Liked: Cleanliness
Work conference
Our work team had a conference in the area and the house worked great for our team.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The view of the lake is wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Nice Property, just be aware road between the house and lake is very busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole j.

Liked: Cleanliness
bachelorette weekend
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri S., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely worth the money!!
This place is absolutely fabulous. Wonderful hosts. Extremely well stocked and great amenities!! Beautiful quiet clean lake!! We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice clean place with lots of small amenities that I didn’t expect. Be careful walking around in the water. There are lots of sharp sticks and had 2 different people slice their foot open. The road between the house and beach is a little busier than I had expected, and I would be a little more cautious if I had little kids with me. Overall a nice stay though, and would consider repeating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laxman R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
I somehow feel that 5 star rating is less for this property. Location is really great. Lake and beach are just opposite to house and they have everything that is needed for kids and adults ( floaties, kayaks etc). I can easily say this is one of best vacation. We got referral for jet ski and rented it for one day. Kids were not ready to leave the house when we were done, that much fun they had during the stay. Even inside house is so clean and have games for kids( helped when it was raining outside) . Overall we will never forget this experience and we will book again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett A., Laguna Niguel, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything in the house was new and in working order. Thank you for thinking of everything we would want in a home away from home including all the common appliances and utensils. Was great to have plenty of extra dinnerware, towels & life jackets. Dock worked great with our boat and the sandy beach was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
My crew and I had a rather sizable cabling job in Kalamazoo. After a long days' worth of work, it was a pleasure to come back and unwind at the home. (Very Relaxing) All accommodations expected were met and beyond. Very pleased with the stay, and hope to return in the future for phase 2 of our project.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
This was a a great house for our family to stay in while we were in the area to go to the Air Zoo. There were 6 adults and 8 children in our group, and the house fit us well. The kids enjoyed the two arcade games upstairs, as well as the assortment of board games. The kitchen/dining /living room has an open floor plan, which was great for us. The house was clean and decorated nicely. We enjoyed the view of the lake. The owner was prompt in replying when we had a question. Overall, we had a great time and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
This location was ideal! Close to Kalamazoo with lots of things to do. The home was so clean and beautiful. They truly put so much thought and attention to detail with this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023