On the beach.At this Berrien Springs guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Chapin and 6 miles (10 km) of Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. Andrews University is within 6 miles (10 km) and Steinbauer Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).
Cozy Lake Chapin Guest House, Two Bedroom, One Bath Quiet Peaceful Setting
Beautiful self contained private guest house located on shore of Lake Chapin, with two bedrooms and one bath. Lake Chapin is an all sports lake with good fishing, bring the boat and water toys or forget bringing anything and enjoy the lakeside firepit, Paddle boats and kayaks that are provided. The home is located close to amenities, but has the feel of up north seclusion. Fully stocked with linens, towels, kitchenware, grill. Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn is only 3.8 miles away. If you have a larger party and need more accommodations, please message us, as we can accommodate a larger group, so you can all stay together for the wedding venue's. Close to Andrews University, Notre Dame, LMC, SMC,Berrien County Youth Fair Grounds, Wineries, Breweries, Casinos, Wedding venues and more.
Property manager
William S.
Languages
English
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Room amenities
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dining table
Ice maker
Kitchen
Meal delivery service
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
More
Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
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 and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: We charge a fee of $75 per pet
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
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
Note from host: Ask owner
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Ask owner For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Cozy Lake Chapin Guest House, Two Bedroom, One Bath Quiet Peaceful Setting Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 41 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sheila P.
Jan 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice visit
Aside from the cold the first night the rest of the stay was nice except for the stink bugs
Sheila P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Michael G., Mason USA
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
In town for a wedding.
We enjoyed the facility and location. The grounds were not what we anticipated, however a great experience.
Michael G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Michelle M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan A.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely gem!
We absolutely loved our stay here. The hosts were very warm and friendly. The house was perfect for our family of four. Access to lake with kayaks and fire pit for use. The beds were super comfy and our kids loved that there weee 3 options for them to sleep. My husband loved having a lazy boy for late night movies. Beautiful view off the deck! Jenny and William had laundry detergent available and little offerings like bug spray and an ice maker...little things that went a long way. Absolutely had a wonderful full week there and felt like home! Thank you for the great memories . Location wise, this is a 10/10 with a 15-20 min drive to great restaurants amd very close to St.Joe.
Highly recommend Anemel and Bread + Bar for dining out nearby!
Susan A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Paige Z.
Jul 7, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lake chapin
The cleanliness wasn’t that great. Someone stayed the night before us and I was picking up trash that was pushed under the table. Furniture chair had crumbs on it. The shower had hair from previous stay stuck to the walls, water in shower smelled like pennies and shower head was rusted. The back door also did not lock.
Besides the cleanliness of the place overall it was a peaceful stay on the lake and we enjoyed our time and liked that the place had kayaks available to use! The doggos also enjoyed their stay and love that you guys offer a pet friendly environment
Paige Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Cynthia T.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Chaplin Cabin
Very nice setting. Owners very nice. I did not know they were on site. Disappointed with all the fees. They were more than the price per night of the cabin. When I arrived I found out I still owed $75 per pet on top of all the other fees I had already paid. Overall it was a very nice stay.
Cynthia T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stuart M.
May 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our 2 night stay
Great location, the view of the river was pretty. Lots of upgrades to this property, was a very pleasant stay and the owner was very responsive to the questions we had.
Stuart M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amber K.
Mar 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great peaceful stay!
My friend and I had a great mom’s getaway with my dog at this very CLEAN and quiet property. It has a great view of the Lake and a nice balcony to enjoy the views. The hosts are quick to respond, and available for questions but did not attempt to intrude on our quiet getaway in any way. We have stayed at this property in the past and both stays were great! We would definitely return again. We were just sad the weather didn’t allow us be able to enjoy fun in the water.
Amber K.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
amy k.
Sep 4, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Feels like family
We were very pleased with the remote location and proximity to the water! The hosts were very accessible and helpful when we needed a few minor questions answered. We understood thru the listing that this ‘Cabin’ was attached to a main home/dwelling so we were anticipating shared walls- no problem there at all! We were not happy with the cleanliness of the kitchen and main living area. Refrigerator and freezer were crumb and fingerprint ridden. Crumbs also all over the main hardwoods in the kitchen/main living. It just didn’t feel like it had been deep cleaned for a vacation rental, it seemed more like we were staying at our family’s home and they had cleaned out the bedroom for us, but hadn’t really thoroughly cleaned or sanitized for renters who were not family. All of the switches for the lights and remotes need a wipe down after every rental- could see/feel grime on both. Bedrooms were better.
amy k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
christine d.
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
So nice!
It was exactly as advertised, quick response from owners. Would definitely go again!
christine d.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kay S.
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
This was a very nice and peaceful place to stay. Everything just as described. Would go back again.
Kay S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Misty N.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
This property was a perfect setup for our family vacation. As a family of 6 and our dog it worked out nicely. The water acess made for lots of fun for the whole family. We ended the days at the water, after we would go and visit nearby towns and beaches. My only negative would be the parking situation, but i understand you have to work with what you have. Other than that it was an amazing stay! Btw if your a coffee drinker the kcup brewer makes a loud poping sound when you put your kcup in it(its great to scare others).
Misty N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Evans D.
Apr 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend escape!
This was a very close distance from the city (Chicago) making our travel time with small kids painless. The location, town, everything was so convenient! The kids had a great time running up and down the hill, playing in the water, and even walking up and down the street which was surprisingly low and slow traffic which gave us peace of mind with the kiddos out door. The guest house was clean and well maintained, and was the perfect size for a family of four, but could easily fit a couple more people without being too crowded. Highly recommend!
Evans D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill K.
Feb 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Breath of fresh air
My fiancée and our new dog spent the weekend there. Lovely location and the lake has a beautiful view in the backyard. Would love to book again in the summer to get the full experience
Bill K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbro H.
Feb 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Dad’s memorial
This property was perfect for what we needed and very cozy. The owner’s were quick to respond and the living room set-up was great for hanging out. This would be a gorgeous warmer weather place to stay with its great views of the water!
Barbro H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly F.
Jan 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet getaway with lake views.
Enjoyed our time in this cozy, quiet guest house. The property owners were quick to respond. Will recommend this property to others.
Kelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane M., Ypsilanti Michigan
Oct 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Property was everything described and more. Such a peaceful setting. Loved it for a getaway
Diane M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carrie F.
Aug 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean home and great location!
This home is well kept, clean and right on Lake Chapin. It's a great location and just minutes from town and 20 minutes or so to the beach. We will stay here again when visiting!
Carrie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Joy D.
Aug 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place/ little door issue..
Great communication from the kind owners.. The only reason I gave it a "Good"(4 stars) instead of "excellent" (5 stars) was that the door to the bathroom didn't close all the way.. making it very uncomfortable for our mixed group of friends to use the toilet since you could see right in. Also the AC was set at 76 but the middle bedroom was freezing cold so I think the temp was off or maybe just the venting is strange. Having said this, the place was really nice and affordable and I'd consider staying again if the bathroom door gets fixed. =) Nice people and beautiful location.
Joy D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laura L.
Aug 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations!
Great house, great property! Stayed with our teenage children and their friends. They had a fabulous time! They really enjoyed the paddle boat and kayaks. The house is on a beautiful lot with easy lake access and natural surroundings. The house was adorable and very clean and well taken care of. It was a 10/10 for us!
Laura L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Desiree O.
Jul 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lil getaway - Gem in the woods
Property was as advertised. 30 minutes from St Joe's proper. We were fine w the drive to "everything" cuz it gave the Lils time to power nap, but just FYI for ypir expectations. This rental isn't "on the beach". Think of it as your gem in the woods! Loved having a lil home to ourselves for our family vs a small hotel room. We got to bring our dog- a Great Pyr mix- along, plus MIL & we all fit comfortably in the house. (3 adults, 2 kids - ages 3&9, plus dog). Shower was nice & big, great for helping lil kid bathe. We didn't get to enjoy the kayaks or paddle board due to just being inexperienced. But we did walk along the water- dog loved it! Really enjoyed the deck off the bedroom- so relaxing and peaceful. Nice, quiet neighborhood to walk but be warned it's country road not sidewalks. Peaceful. Thanks for the stay!
Desiree O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kelly L.
Jul 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family & dog!
We stayed for a long weekend. Hosts were very helpful and responded to our questions quickly. We travelled with two adults, two kids (ages 6 & 9) and 1 dog. The space was equipped with everything we needed and the kids loved the room with bunk beds. Our dog had the time of his life out in the water! He swam every day while we kayaked and pedal boated near by. Jenny was a very kind and gracious host. We loved that this location offered us a private waterfront space, but is close (25 min or so) to various public beaches for additional fun! We spent part of each day on Lake Chapin and then chose an adventure nearby for the other part of each day. This location was beautiful and we hope to return.
Kelly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jerome J.
Jul 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, lakefront cabin
We had a nice, quiet 4 th of July here with friends. We took full advantage of the fire pit down by the lake. Such a pretty setting. Would recommend for a quick getaway!
Jerome J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sandra w.
Jun 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Attending a wedding.
Very nice. It was helpful to be to close to the wedding that was in St. Joes.
Sandra w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joshua B.
Jun 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
My wife, our 2 dogs and I all stayed at this property. Overall it was a nice stay and we would stay there again!