Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, music library, video library

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Columbiaville, MI

Buttercup Beach
8 min drive
Sugarbush Golf Club
18 min drive
Lake Nepessing Golfland
21 min drive
Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
44 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

This beautiful custom built French Cottage style home is located on a farm with 10 acres. Land adjoins Genesee County Parks property with direct access to the Holloway Reservoir and miles of trails and waterways. Walk the trail to the water or bring your water toys and enjoy this gorgeous, unique home. The kitchen is a cooks dream, the views are magnificent from every window. The master bath has a two person Jacuzzi tub and king sized bed with private sitting room. There are 2 wood burning fireplaces, large front covered porch and a massive deck. Situated on a farm with friendly animals to watch and enjoy. Fish, hike, boat, canoe, or just enjoy the wonderful company you will undoubtedly want to bring with you to experience this great country adventure. Close to Frankenmuth, Birch Run and 90 minutes from Detroit, this could become your home away from home for a week end or a week. Our low introductory pricing enables you to experience this lovely setting while we continue to work on the exterior of the home and farm property doing some updating and neglected maintenance. There are several beaches and boat landings for fishing, boating and swimming. We also have some yard toys including badminton, horseshoes, kayaks, etc. PLEASE FILL OUT THE RENTAL AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY and return it. Blank rental agreement does not constitute a "Reserved" date.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Buttercup Beach. Enjoy features like a water park. In-room jetted baths and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
8 minutes by car from Buttercup Beach and 15 minutes from Otisville Veteran's Park

Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals offers its guests a water park. Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Maurine Scott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Music library
Smart TV
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Outside smoking by bonfire pit acceptable

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On a river

Things to do

Golf
Kayak
Tennis
Water park
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We welcome one dog per stay under 50 pounds.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: We will reassess after Covid 19

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 deadlock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place for the Event

The property is fairly remote, which, to me, is especially nice! It was very welcoming and cozy. Maurine is a wonderful hostess meeting our needs and offering horse rides for my two grandkids. I was here for my dad's funeral. So, all the animals and comfort of the home were very nice. I loved our stay and would definitely recommend this beautiful place.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

30 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

19 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

It was just like staying at granny’s house!

We loved our stay! Eight family members from across the country gathered for a wedding in Lapeer. We had plenty of beds, bathrooms, and privacy; but more importantly, a spacious, homey, kitchen/dining area where we could ALL sit around and chit chat. Plenty of cookware for preparing late night pizza rolls. Morning offered rocking chairs on the front porch where we sipped coffee and watched the farm animals going about their business on the warm fall day. This may not be the house for guests with an aversion to farm life because of the smells, dirt, and noise that come with it but for us, it was just like being at grandmas house. I only with we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer d.

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute Joy

We (family of 8) can't get over how much we loved this place. The house is beautiful, it does show the charachter of an old wise woman! The animals are so fun, so loving, very theraputic and you just want to love them all. Maureen was wonderful to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie B.

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

We had reunion in the area. It was convenient. The home has three areas main bedroom, up one bedroom and down 2. Each of the 3 areas had a full bath. Lots of space, great working kitchen and lots of seating. We enjoyed the wrap around porch and the country air overlooking the pastures and animals. Fire pit out back with a stack of wood was inviting. Enjoy your stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonny L.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Communing with Nature

First of all, a warm thank you to Maurine, our hostess, who not only provided an absolutely beautiful home and loads of friendly and engaging animals for us to enjoy, but shines in her role as protector of the old, broken down and unwanted creatures who now have a home in her care. Our family of 6 is chock full of animal and nature lovers, so we had a truly wonderful visit. The guest house is a warm and welcoming place, decorated with French country charm and features a huge great room, wrap-around decks, chef's kitchen, a piano, fireplaces, 3 floors of rooms, great amenities and plenty of space for relaxing. The outdoors are shady and include a fire pit, which our family used almost every night. There were kayaks to take to the nearby lake, and a little dock where we fished as well. We watched sunrises and sunsets, and felt truly at home. But above all, the farm itself was the most wonderful part of our stay. Animals were everywhere, and we literally had free reign to walk around and "play" with them all day. It was not unusual to see us up in the morning in our pj's walking around looking for the kitties, or sitting on the porch waiting for the "jail break" when the goats were let out of the barn. We walked the long driveway lined th paddocks for the horses on each side, and made friends with them as they nuzzled our hands. Bottom line, if you love interacting with nature, you will not be disappointed here. Once again, Maurine, thanks again for your hospitality.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a cute fun place!!

We really enjoyed our stay! We had plenty of space for all 8 of us. So much fun seeing, petting, and playing with all the different animals. Maurine was very friendly and a great host!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindi F. F., Dayton Ohio

24 Sept 2023

Rescue animal farm

This farmhouse is in a rural area of Columbiaville with many varieties of animals wandering around! All very friendly! It sets way off the road and you have to manually open a gate to enter/ leave! The farmhouse beds are comfortable and plenty of room to sit for groups! There are no chairs around the bonfire so that was disappointing! Big front porch tho to sit on and watch the animals roaming around.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Content R.

19 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our weekend

I rented this beautiful home for my wedding weekend, as our venue was close to the home, my guest and I had a great time here, the animals were great we really enjoyed them and I think they enjoyed all the pets we gave them , mourine was lovely and super helpful, it truly was just awesome, comfy beds pleanty of room, everything you need for a relaxing stay , just what we needed , thank you mourine for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael O., Ft. Collins, CO

29 Aug 2023

Good location for a getaway but a few caveats

Overall, the location was remote and quiet (what we had hoped for) and the house was spacious. The overall property was great and backs up to Holloway Reservoir. There were many things that were a bit rough around the edges, rougher than should be expected, like missing siding on the back of the house, chewed up and scratched doors and trim throughout, loose boards on the deck, etc., but it was expected to be a bit less refined and more rural, so it wasn’t a deal breaker. The animals milling about, specifically the goats (and the baby goat most of all) were our two girls favorite part of the whole weekend. The fireflies in the field behind the house was also wonderful. We had rented the property for my niece’s small wedding. We had hoped the barn would be done before hand (as Maurine had promised) but construction delays happen, so we made adjustments and it worked out in the end. The only real negative was miscommunication with Maurine around her bringing up additional fees we needed to pay the evening before we left (beyond the rental fees through VRBO, which we had paid on time and in full). It left a large mark on an otherwise wonderful weekend. Hopefully, that issue won’t happen with any future events that she hosts. Due to the miscommunications, we would definitely not be interested in renting this property again, but would say that it is good for a small group getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Warren, Michigan, USA

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2023

Maurine was wonderful, the kids learned so much and we enjoyed ourselves so much we are going back next year. This was such a interesting vacation, being one with the animals. If you want a vacation that is a bit different, I highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

This was a huge house with three levels, there was 11 of us and we were never on top of each other. spent a lot of time on front porch and back deck. The animals were fun, one of the girls made a new friend with the Donkey. Host was great, and right there on property when you needed her. there is three bathrooms, one on each level. Really enjoyed our trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Week

We stayed at the farm house for a week. The house is beautiful and very comfortable and clean. One of the previous guests left a bad review and stated it was dirty, it's a farm, bring some boots! It was a great experience to get to know the animals and learn their personalities, they looked forward to the carrots and sliced apples every day as much as we enjoyed treating them. So much work goes into caring for these sweet animals and Maurine does a great job, she even took time out to show our grandson the baby ducks. It was also just a short walk to the Holloway Reservoir where we had some luck with some nice size catfish. I'm thankful for the week we shared with the horses and goats! Thanks Maurine!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

meagen k.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A magical farm and home.

We have stayed here multiple times and enjoyed every visit. A true farm experience; you can feed and spend time w/horses, goats, sheep and more. My son and his friends were in heaven interacting w/and feeding all the animals. We fished and canoed in the river bordering the property. Maurine is a wonderful host and a huge animal lover, whose farm is home to many injured and rescued creatures. Goats saved from auctions are living their best lives, roaming free, chomping hay and hanging out. Retired race horses graze in pastures, a blind pig, a goose who thinks he is a goat, a very elderly donkey, named Sassafras, and so many more reside here. The home is gorgeous, well-appointed and so welcoming. We love making meals in the huge kitchen, sleeping in the amazingly soft beds and listening to nature from the windows. All of this is not to say that you don't need good boots, the knowledge that barns/farms are messy and sometimes smelly places. The roosters crow loudly in the morning and the fences will always need painting. We discovered Maurine's farm during the pandemic and it has quickly become a happy place for our family. We hope other discover the magic we have felt here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa A., Prospect Heights, IL

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family summer vacay

All the kids including the adults absolutely loved hanging out and petting all the animals. They were all really sweet. The kids would just run out the door and wonder around the farm. The adults enjoyed the large spacious kitchen and hanging out on the porch. Small little beach 6 min away and other cute towns for shopping and eating about 30-60 min away. We all definitely enjoyed our stay. The kids will hopefully remember and cherish this unique, fun and relaxing farm house vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Horse Farm

We had a lovely time with friends. There was fishing, kyaking, antique shopping, going to the beach, s'mores around the fire pit, and horses, goats, a donkey, and several farm fowl on the property to enjoy watching and/or feeding. Inside the house we had plenty of seating. The kitchen had 2 ovens and an island for serving and seating. There was a small table for playing Euchre and a large dining table too. The house had two decks. I enjoyed coffee on the deck watching the animals in the morning. The view from the back deck was peaceful. I do wish there had been some shade on the back deck although the breeze was lovely. Overall, it was a fun place to get together.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Terri B.

4 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family get together.

Didn’t stay. When we got to the property it was very unclean and in disrepair. Animals roaming loose which created feces around the ousted of the home.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sherry C.

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Maurine was very friendly and helpful. The house was very comfortable and felt like home. There are lots of animals to go visit. A great stay. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

23 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Farmhouse stay

The house is beautiful and comfortable and has all the amenities we needed to cook meals. Being on a farm with retired horses, sheep and goats was fun -- my daughters and mother all enjoyed feeding the horses with finger carrots. And Maurine explained everything and was very responsive to questions we had. We had a lovely two nights there.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley E., Danville, Indiana

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm house

The property was very nice. There were eight adults in our party. We had plenty of room to either spend time together or separately. Our adult children enjoyed petting the horses, goats, and the cat.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Picturesque ❤️

Beautiful property with gorgeous animals and a hardworking, efficient property manager! My sisters and I had a great time on our yearly girl’s getaway and daytripped to Birch Run and Frankenmuth!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls get-away

We rented this property for a girl's weekend. The property is beautiful. The house is large and plenty of room for everyone. The animals on the farm were a nice bonus! Maurine, the owner, was quick to respond to any questions. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend away from home

If you’re looking for a relaxing quiet time, this is your place! Sitting on a large farm we woke up every morning to watch the deer just feet away. The farm animals are so much fun. This house is clean , everything you will need including toiletries, spices and even board games.. We have stayed two times and will definitely be going back! The owner goes above and beyond. Thanks Maureen!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H., Mesa, AZ

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best best best place ever!

Maureen, her hospitality…her places, her horses & animals as well as her accommodations are the absolute BEST you can get! If she’s open book now because people like me who know, will keep coming back and back and back again! This was our 2nd stay with her. More to come!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022