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Charming cottage on quiet lake

Climax accommodation with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a grill, a table, and a chair.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a white refrigerator, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.
A cozy wooden interior with a dining area, rocking chairs, and a piano.
A rustic wooden interior with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a piano.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Climax, MI
  • Place, Fort Custer State Recreation Area
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Wings Event Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Binder Park Zoo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Climax

On lake.At this Climax cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Kalamazoo River and 9 miles (15 km) of Springfield Dog Park. Barn Theatre is within 9 miles (15 km) and Veterans Affairs Medical Center is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Custer State Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Wings Event Center - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Binder Park Zoo - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 18 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 18 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arlene's Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Time Out - ‬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.

Charming cottage on quiet lake

Escape to the great outdoors and stay at “The Cottage,” a charming timber frame built cabin at the end of the road on a quiet lake. This one-of-a kind cottage features 3 bedrooms and a 4th bonus room in the loft. Direct access to the lake makes it easy to enjoy any water activity or hobby. Additionally, Cold Brook County Park is just a short canoe ride across the lake, which features a swimming beach, disc golf, hiking trails, boat ramp and much more. Bring your boat and dock it right in your backyard on The Cottage’s dock. Prepare your favorite meal on the grill and roast marshmallows in the evening on the fire pit, all while enjoying the lake views and sounds of nature. This gorgeous property is the perfect reprieve for rest and relaxation! You will be taken aback with the beautiful views of the quiet and calm Portage Lake. Additionally, you will be just 10 minutes from Battle Creek and 15 minutes from Kalamazoo!

The Property
Sleeps 9
Bedroom 1 (main floor): Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (second floor): Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (second floor): Full bed
Loft (third floor): 2 Twin beds
Living Room (main floor): Twin sofa sleeper
Pack n play also available

Main living space features an open, three story timber frame ceiling with views to the second and third levels. Decorated throughout with antiques and unique furniture pieces. The Cottage creates an atmosphere for your perfect cabin retreat. The Cottage boasts all the comforts of home, including a flat screen tv.

The open-floor layout connects the fully equipped kitchen, dining area and living room. Create a home cooked meal utilizing the Cottage’s appliances. With a 6-person dining room table indoors and 10 foot picnic table on the deck, there is plenty of space to enjoy a meal with your loved ones!

You are sure to fall in love with the outdoor space! Lounge on the deck, fish off the private dock and wick you worries away at The Cottage.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet hours enforced after 10:00 pm
Keep outdoor music to acceptable levels

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming On Quiet Lake Climax
Charming Cottage on Quiet Lake Climax
Charming Cottage on Quiet Lake Cottage
Charming Cottage on Quiet Lake Cottage Climax

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming cottage on quiet lake to the airport?

This cottage is 14.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming cottage on quiet lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming cottage on quiet lake to the beach?

This cottage is 10.6 mi (18-min drive) from Willard Beach.

Does Charming cottage on quiet lake offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming cottage on quiet lake?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on quiet lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming cottage on quiet lake?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming cottage on quiet lake have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming cottage on quiet lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming cottage on quiet lake to downtown Climax?

This cottage is 1.8 mi away from Climax.

Charming cottage on quiet lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was a great weekend getaway. Can't wait to do it again. Conveniently located.

We had a wonderful time just hangin at the cottage. It was worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home away from home on our trip from WI to Michigan. The house is immaculately decorated and plenty of room for our family to have space to relax in between baseball games. The deck is huge and there is the best view of the lake! We brought fishing poles for our boys, and they had a blast catching fish off of the dock. There was a friendly snapping turtle that would visit us by the dock that we named Fred. The kids loved watching him and also all of the swans on the lake. We would recommend this place to families who like the cabin on the lake life rather than a hotel. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice! We enjoyed kayaking around the lake and the peacefulness of the location. Beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning sunsets and beautiful home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

My son and I loved the location, the quiet peaceful atmosphere and fishing was great! It cooled down while our stay so we didn’t get to get out on the water but fishing from the dock was great! Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet cabin

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was amazingly constructed using the post and peg Amish method. The layout of the cottage was very convenient. However, a 2nd half-bathroom on the second floor would be beneficial. I would recommend bringing drinking water with you as the faucet water was not very pleasant tasting.We loved hanging out on the large deck and making s'mores over the fire pit overlooking the lake. Sunsets, honking geese, swans lead to relaxing days and nights! Overall, the cottage, both inside and out was so very charming and the lake views were beautiful! The hosts, Arlene, Jon and Tonya were very nice and accommodating throughout our stay. Thank you for sharing this wonderful cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back!

We had a relaxing Moms weekend at the Cottage and Absolutely loved our stay!! We plan to make it an annual trip! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Excellent property. Right on the lake. Beautiful sunsets. Peaceful. Serene. Lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded relaxation

Great place to get away from the city and fish, hang out with family and friends on the multi-level porch or spacious main floor, and watch eagles and sunsets! Inside is a nostalgic trip of regional American history and a nod to the agriculture so prevalent in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay on a quiet lake.

The house is very homey with tons of antiques to look at. We felt very comfortable and relaxed here. The deck is wonderful allowing for many places to sit and enjoy the lakes and sunsets. There is a big snapping turtle that visits near the dock daily. We enjoyed a The peaceful lake and had a good time fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely perfect stay over Labor Day weekend. Plenty of space for ourselves and our five children (ages 4-15), and everyone had a great time. Exactly the laid back, quiet goodbye to summer we were looking for!! The kids caught tons of fish from the dock, and we all enjoyed kayaking on the clear-as-glass water. The house itself was charming and we enjoyed finding new antique treasures in every corner through the weekend. Exactly as a Michigan cottage should be!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

The owners have not missed anything here. The cottage is cute and comfortable and clean. The deck are is very welcoming and invites you to sit and relax for awhile. Quiet lake and neighborhood, great for getting away from the hustle and bustle. Paddle boat was the best! We will certainly be going back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay

This cabin is actually much more charming in person! We chose this rental entirely based on our location requirements, but I was pretty nervous about no AC, no wifi, and only one bathroom. But, everything else was so great that we barely even noticed those things. The kitchen was well equipped, beds were comfy, more than enough towels were provided, and
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was great! The only downfall was no AC.

We loved the property and location! Very quiet. The location was perfect for the groomsmen for my daughters wedding and for my daughter and new son in law on their wedding night! The only thing was there was no AC and the guys that stayed upstairs was hot an did not sleep well because of it! But the weather was really hot! Suggest bringing fans for the upper bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As Advertised

Close to Gull Lake View golf courses. Easy drive into K-Zoo and Cereal City. Nice location. Quiet lake. Note that there is no A/C which is detailed in the listing. Upstairs bedrooms were very warm during our stay where temps exceeded 90 deg F daily. 3rd floor loft would have been unbearable if we had.needed these beds. Screens on the 1st floor windows facing the lake would be nice. Antiques and family mementos gave property a much older feel than age of the cottage.
Sunset from the deck
Lakeside
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water

Our stay was great, however there was no mention of the horrible smell of the water. We purchased water for drinking and showered at my son's house which was only 15 minutes away. We managed just fine. We generated more trash than the can provided. Overall we loved it. Reminded me of better times from my youth. We felt safe and neighbors were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, serene get-away

I have rented a different lakehouse every Labor Day weekend for many years and this is one of our faves. The decor will definitely appeal to antique lovers. The large deck is lovely. The lake is very quiet (no wake) and peaceful. We enjoyed taking the paddle boat out on the water. Not great swimming off the dock (overgrown weeds and such), but we took the boat out to the middle of the lake to swim. We were able to fish right off the dock. The water in the cottage has a bit of a smell and metallic taste, so I reccomend bringing bottled water for drinking. No air conditioning, but the cottage is very shaded and stayed cool enough. All in all, a great little escape for me and my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet stay

Overall good stay. Quiet, wooded home on a dead-end road with a back patio that extends into the lake with a wooden dock. Friendly neighbors. Good facilities with a shower only and just what you need in the kitchen. Some notes: bring bottled water as the tap water has rust / sulfur smells. There's no AC in the house but plenty of fans. We stayed in early August and regretted not having AC. House is well shaded though so likely fine most of the year otherwise. Water is continually running from a basement sump pump into a PVC pipe and then into the water by the dock. Would have preferred not to hear that continually. Owners might consider an elongated toilet bowel if you ever go to replace your toilet. Guy preferred.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for four guys to enjoy a golf weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs washer dryer

Nice house. Cool family memorabilia. Loved the deck and lake. Thanks for sharing all the wonderful family history. Needs a washer dryer. Needs dusting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Michigan = Pure Comfort

Simply perfect! This cottage was exactly what our family needed to trigger a yearly vacation and we will be coming back! A special thanks to our hosts for always being available and making the sure cottage was everything we expected and much much more. THANK YOU!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to disconnect.

I was hesitant to rent this property because it does not have AC. However, the house is covered by a lot of shade and the house stays remarkably cool. Even on our hottest 85 degree day there was a nice breeze off the lake amd we were comfortable. We did not swim in front of the home because our boys (9 & 11) were scared of a very large snapper that was not bashful and not afraid of people! We used the nearby public beach which was well maintained and less that 5min away. Close enough you could take the paddle boat or canoe. Overall a great place to stay with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Round

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and loved it. My only concern (which I intend to message about) is that the oven/stove was leaving a dark soot on every single cooking utensil. The mess got everywhere. We tried to clean as best we could but it truly went all over the kitchen. Not sure if just the burners need to be recalibrated or something. But the cabin is just as lovely and beautiful as last time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lakeside getaway

The Cottage was a unique and inviting destination for a long family weekend. Fishing was bountiful, and we appreciated the decor and devotionals. The children camped out upstairs one the night became too deep to enjoy the peaceful surrounds from the multi level deck. Homey and inviting, we recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021