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Lakeside Cottage Escape with Private Dock & Deck!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Delton, Michigan
  • Little Gilkey Lake
    7 min drive
  • Shallow Gilkey Lake
    9 min drive
  • Dake Lake
    14 min drive
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    68 min drive

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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.

Lakeside Cottage Escape with Private Dock & Deck!

Leave your worries behind and opt for laid-back lakeside living in Delton! Step into this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental equipped with cozy furnishings, a wood-burning stove, and ping pong table. Not to be outdone, the outdoor area is complete with a large deck, lounge furniture, and a fire pit for late-night storytelling and marshmallow roasting. With access to Fair Lake just steps away from this cottage, you and the whole crew can spend your days canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or fishing!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Lake Gear | Free WiFi

Small groups are welcome to stay at this fully furnished and stocked vacation rental located at the intersection of lake fun and family-friendly entertainment!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Family Room: 2 Twin Daybeds | Additional Sleeping: 2 Twin Cots

INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs, 2 dining tables, ping pong table, wood-burning stove, laptop-friendly workspace, cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows
OUTDOOR SPACE: 2 decks, private dock, lounge furniture, fire pit w/ seating, canoe, kayaks, row boat, lake views
KITCHEN: Well equipped w/ cooking basics, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, Crock-Pot
GENERAL: Central A/C & heating, linens, towels, complimentary toiletries, washer/dryer, ceiling fans
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles), RV & trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

FAIR LAKE (on-site): Swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing
THINGS TO DO + SEE: Gilmore Car Museum (7.6 miles), Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (8.9 miles), Kellogg Manor House (8.9 miles), Binder Park Zoo (22.5 miles), Kalamazoo Valley Museum (22.9 miles), Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (23.5 miles)
PARKS + OUTDOOR REC: Fort Custer Recreation Area (15.9 miles), Historic Charlton Park (15.9 miles), Gun Lake Park (19.7 miles), Yankee Springs Recreation Area (20.5 miles), Historic Bridge Park (22.4 miles), Markin Glen Park (25.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (28.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Shallow Gilkey Lake. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • 7 minutes by car from Little Gilkey Lake and 9 minutes from Shallow Gilkey Lake
Lakeside Cottage Escape with Private Dock & Deck! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Delton cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 5 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Lakeside Cottage Escape W/private Dock Deck
New! Lakeside Cottage Escape W/private Dock & Deck Delton
New! Lakeside Cottage Escape W/private Dock & Deck Cottage
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Lakeside Cottage Escape with Private Dock & Deck! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Corey R., Battle Creek

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family and fishing
Property manager accused us of damaging her dock and shoreline 6 days after we left. She left a nasty voicemail, said our boat was too big for the lake, but she also said she never actually saw our boat. She had a sailboat on the other side of her dock that was bigger than the 18ft bass boat that we brought. She also said in the message that she didn't have a chance to go down to the water before the next people stayed. We have pics of our boat and how it was safely secured to her dock. We are insulted and shame on Susan for the way she handled whatever she thinks we did. Also, the cottage had cobwebs everywhere and the slow drain in the upstairs shower was a slip and fall liability. If you are considering this property make sure you take pictures of everything with time/date stamps when you leave, we actually left it in better condition than we found it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Clean/Cats
We were refunded our money. Upon arriving, the place was found unkept and still dirty with hair and toothpaste still in the sinks. There were cobwebs in corners, and the sliding door filthy and dirt lined. The place needs a good, through deep cleaning The back deck needed to be swept and the furniture wiped down. The dock is not ideal for swimming as there are weeds and Lily pads. The property has cats that you are asked to not let in the house. My husband is highly allergic to cats and we were not told anything about cats until arrival. There was cat hair in the house. After a 3 hour drive, my parents turned around and left and went back home as they arrived the night before us. None of stayed and we were refunded our money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Lake Stay
Our family had a relaxing week at Fair Lake at Looncall Cottage! We enjoyed swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing as well as campfires and smores. Mom had a great time identifying the various flora and fauna, and Dad was appreciative of the solid WiFi.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
Love the location. Quiet setting. Well stocked. Hoping to find time for a summer visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint getaway
Quiet, and had everything we needed! Would have liked to have a couch to cozy up on - but overall a nice place right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We weren't at the cottage much since we were in the area to golf but when we were there it was very nice and relaxing. Would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irma P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week
The cottage was everything we could hope for. VERY clean, VERY well equipped and supplied. Wonderfully private. Free firewood is a bonus that’s hard to beat! Only thing we wish was different is the climb from the lake to the main floor of the cottage, but there’s no way to change that. At least the stairs were in good condition, even if I’m not. LOL. Watch out for poison ivy around the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ariel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
We had a bachelorette/birthday weekend getaway. It was such a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful time. Great amenities, easy contactless check-in process. And great value for the price. Highly recommend staying here and hope to be back soon.

4/10 Poor

Dawn, Dyer, IN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked that they had a lot of amenities and the property was beautiful but the place needed to be cleaned a lot better. The stairs going downstairs were filthy. We would have loved to go out on the deck for our morning coffee but the chairs were so dirty that there was even green mold all over them. TV didn’t work downstairs. They were concerned about us using the fire pit but didn’t provide a way to put it out. We had to search for a bucket to put out the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get-a-way
This was a great spot for our family. The house was just perfect for our needs and the lake was awesome for fishing. We also really enjoyed the beautiful view and our late night campfires.