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Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Smart TV, foosball, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing

Welcome to our beautiful, fully updated 5 bedroom home on the gorgeous, private Sweet Lake in SW Michigan! The house sits on a large, secluded lot, with two piers and plenty of indoor and outdoor space. You can relax, swim, fish, or enjoy the lake with our kayaks, paddle boards, row and paddle boats in the summer, or you can ski, snowmobile, or ice fish in the winter. The home is conveniently located about 5 min from Gobles, 10 min to Allegan, 25 min to the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan, 35 minutes to Saugatuck. Bittersweet and Timber Ridge Ski resorts are 15 min away.

The house offers plenty of room for a great family vacation where you can spend time on the water, visit the beach towns on Lake Michigan, or ski the nearby ski resorts! The entire home was completely remodeled in 2023 and with 5 bedrooms can comfortably sleep 10+ people. You are close to many Lake Michigan beach towns, multiple wineries, golf courses, hiking, skiing, snowmobile trials, and many local attractions! Sweet Lake is private, very peaceful and quiet (even on the busiest days of the year), and is known for its great fishing.

Guests can use four bikes, a rowboat, a paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddle boards (available May - October). From our two docks, you can swim, launch your kayak/paddle board, or fish! We have a swim raft on the lake and a game room in the garage (ping pong table, foosball table, etc.). Outside we have a grill, outdoor chairs/furniture, and a fire pit with seating. Sweet Lake has great fishing, and you can catch fish right off the docks (bass, perch, catfish, pike, bluegill, etc.). All guests accept the risks of using the swim raft, water toys and devices, walking on the docks, and being directly on the water. All children MUST be supervised when in the backyard, near, or in the water. The owners will not be held responsible in any way for accidents that may occur.

The lake is also very beautiful in the fall and winter months! Come, relax and enjoy the views or use the house as your ski base (we offer ski storage in the garage)! There are two ski areas within 10-15 minutes drive from the house - Bittersweet and Timber Ridge Ski Resorts. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hiking is available at the Kal-Haven trail state park (less than 10 minutes away). Several other state parks (Van Buren Trial and Wolf Tree Nature Trails) are also nearby. You can also come for ice fishing (we can't guarantee when the lake will be frozen).

The entrance of the home leads you to a large living/kitchen area with ample seating and 55” TV. The fully updated kitchen is large and open, and stocked with everything that you need to prepare a meal. You can dine on the kitchen island or have a family dinner and the large dining room table in the adjacent family room. The kitchen connects to a massive family/dining room that has beautiful views of the lake. You can relax on the comfortable seating furniture with another 55” TV, enjoy the lake view, or have a meal at the dining table.

All five (5) bedrooms are all beautifully decorated and have brand new memory foam mattresses for a great night sleep. The master suite and the second bedroom have king beds, third and fourth bedrooms have queens with an additional twin bed, and the fifth bedroom has two twin beds. The two bedrooms on the lower level are connected. The home has 2.5 completely updated bathrooms (one on the lower level). If you need to do laundry, we have a washer/dryer in the laundry room.

The deck off the family room faces the water and provides a great setting to capture all four seasons at the lake. The unobstructed water views are spectacular, and you can even enjoy them while grilling dinner on our Weber grill. From the house, you just walk to the large lake-side deck, the fire pit area, and two docks, to enjoy the lake with friends and family! The house has a central air/heat and a gas generator.

If you're looking for a great lake home that has all modern conveniences, beautiful views, and will give you the comfort of home, we'd love to host you and your family!

- Secluded private lake with great fishing (catch tons of fish directly from the docks)
- 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, row boat, pedal boat included
- Game room with ping pong and foosball tables
- Stocked coffee/tea station
- High-Speed Internet
- 2 Smart TVs
- Central Air/Heat throughout the home
- Fully stocked kitchen, outdoor gas grill
- Large lakefront deck, two piers, firepit

Please note that no parties, loud noise, etc. are allowed at the property. This is a township quiet hours ordinance 10 pm - 8 am. We have neighbors and we ask our guests to respect them. The neighbors will call the police and the guests will be asked to leave if the noise ordinance is violated.

Property manager

Ivan K

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204.4 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Map
Gobles, MI

What's nearby

  • Timber Ridge Ski Area - 20 min drive
  • Bittersweet Ski Resort - 29 min drive
  • Oasis Hot Tub Gardens - 37 min drive
  • Western Michigan University - 39 min drive
  • Gun Lake Casino - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 35 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Town Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Grill House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lickety Split - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing located?

This Gobles vacation home is on the beach, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Cheshire Hills Golf Course, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Shamrock Hills Golf Club and Great Bear Lake. Osgood Lake and Long Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Sweet Lake House! Updated 5BR Lake Home, Close to Lake Michigan, Beaches, Skiing Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property with a couple of hiccups
My family met at this beautiful lake house from different states throughout the US & enjoyed our stay immensely. There were many pros with a few cons. Pros: 1. The house was clean and updated. 2. The lake was beautiful and calm. A lot of lake toys available. Fishing was GREAT 3. The owner was responsive 4. The area was rural and quiet with an easy drive to Holland, South Haven, and Kalamazoo Cons: 1.Listing had many inaccuracies:(a) No pool table (b) No hot tub (despite asking owner ahead of time), which was a key criteria for us. The pictures didn't show any place in which a hot tub could have been located &, when we arrived, there was mysteriously not a hot tub due to a "prior accident." The owner was going to give us $ back but did not. (c) The bedrooms in the basement are connected per the listing. However, to get to the bathroom, you must go thru the 1st bedroom. (d) Listing said brand new washer and dryer which was not the case (see below). 2. There were no dressers anywhere & no closets in the bedrooms downstairs. 3. Lack of necessities like paper towel, tp, and soap 4. The washer was broken. The owner said he knew about it but didn't get it fixed prior to our arrival. We had 2 infants & couldn't do laundry until 2 days before leaving. 5. Got a reprimanding text from owner accusing us of setting off fireworks. Babies were asleep (it woke them) and we were in living room. I responded "no" & he dug in saying "why would the neighbors say that?" It was very off putting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
This. Is a beautiful and well-maintained house with a gorgeous lake and dock. It’s just lovely. The only issue we had was that the property is VERY close to a pair of extremely hostile neighbors. This is not the owner’s fault of course but the whole week we felt we were walking on eggshells and always were worried that we might make too much noise or otherwise raise the ire of the unpleasant folks next door. There is only a thin wire fence that separates the two properties, and it’s plastered with”no trespassing” signs. The couple bicker with each other loudly. Otherwise the visit would have been idyllic—but we would not rent it again, unfortunately—no fault of the owner, who was lovely..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation week at Sweet Lake
Spent a great week with family here. The property owner, Ivan, was quick to respond to questions during the booking process and the one time I needed to contact him during our stay. The description of the property is accurate. Ivan did a great job of renovating this lake house. A great open concept that accommodated 10 adults comfortably. All of the beds were very comfortable. It was well supplied with essentials for cooking as well as paper products. Very good Wifi with a charging docking station so yo won't misplace your chargers. Decent fishing right off the dock or use the the paddle boat or rowboat to fish. Plenty of very good water toys to use too. The deck by the water is large with plenty of seating. If you feel like venturing out to eat there are several good restaurants nearby to choose from. 2.5 bathrooms was a plus for the 10 of us. Would definitely look into renting this lake house again for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the lake house
The docks and water toys were such a great hit! Private lake is wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house
This house was perfect. The deck and the lake are all you need to relax and unwind. If we ever get back that way i would love to rent this house again. Owner went above and beyond for us. Much appreciated. Great house. Great owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendyl V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean!
This house was exactly as described and very clean inside!! It had everything we needed and communication with Ivan was prompt and easy. Thanks so much!! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great snowy get away!
This was the perfect house for our first trip to ski in Michigan. We went to Bittersweet and Timber Ridge which were both within 20 minutes. Ivan was a terrific host and was extremely accommodating with the very dramatic and unpredictable weather conditions. We're glad we didn't have to cancel and would stay again! Clean, firm mattresses, and beautiful setting. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakub G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
When me and my group were looking for a home to stay at we wanted to find something nice and spacious for our group of eleven. When we arrived at Ivans property it was just as described in the listing! It was a beautiful lake front property with all the space you need to have a great stay. The property was well taken care of, and was very nicely decorated! If you are looking for a great getaway this is the place! The host was very helpful and responsive during our stay! Our group had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great interior and comfortable
The house is really nice on the inside and clean. Ivan was a great host, and the property has a nice back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shoshana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
My husband and I stayed here with our four kids ages 13-20. The house is beautiful and clean and had everything we needed . We enjoyed the lake and the boats as well. A grocery store was nearby and it was about a 30 min drive to the beach and downtown south haven. Pretty bad cell phone service in the area but the house has great WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
The house as seen from the street was plain but the inside (with very nicely updated) accommodations and the view of the lake more than made up for that! We had lots of space to sit in the family room, places for all 6 adults in the dining room, and spread out in the large bedrooms. The cool weather was pleasant enough that we could sit by the lake which we did several times. It was a very quiet neighborhood, which we appreciated. Lots of very nice touches in the house- plenty of towels, kitchen supplies, shampoo/conditioner, and nice appliances. Easy-to-operate door locks, and easy-to-understand directions. One suggestion would be a handrail on the front steps-it would give some security to older people as they go up the steps. All in all, we were delighted with the accommodations--the lake was lovely to watch. We made trips to Saugatuck, Holland, and Kalamazoo easily. We would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petar I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House at the Lake
This house has it all! Everything you need for a fun stay with friends/family. We were looking for a large place on a lake for a family gettogether, and this checked all the boxes. This house beyond exceeded our expectations! From the large and updated space, to the kayaks, paddle boards, large patio, and the fire pit at night. The house is very secluded and the direct access to the private lake makes it great for relaxing or having a fun day on the water. Awesome experience all around with a great location close to Allegan and Lake Michigan. Ivan was extremely responsive and polite, answering calls and messages before and during our stay. Book this house - you will not regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023