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

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with water park

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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Gobles, MI
  • Place, Shamrock Hills Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Timber Ridge Ski Area
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Bittersweet Ski Resort
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Gobles

On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cheshire Hills Golf Course and 6 miles (10 km) of Shamrock Hills Golf Club with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Great Bear Lake and Osgood Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Shamrock Hills Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Timber Ridge Ski Area - 24 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Bittersweet Ski Resort - 35 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Western Michigan University - 45 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grill House Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Timber Ridge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chelsea's - ‬19 min drive

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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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Paddleboard
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

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

Rules

No parties, loud noise, music, etc. after 10 pm based on county ordinance for quiet hours. Guests will be asked to leave if the rules are violated!

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, 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was wonderful, beautiful and idyllic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

don e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent time, and Ivan was a very good host. He responded quickly to any messages I sent, and was always helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic setting enabling lake activities for all age groups. Indoors provided plenty of space and privacy for us nine adults. Although we made one trip to Kalamazoo, which included a stop at Bell’s for “Two Hearted”, a favorite beer,and to Trader Joe for groceries, we mainly had home-cooked dinners in the well-suppled kitchen. A great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICK S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family gathered at the Sweet Lake House for a reunion and we had a great time. The house was comfortable and clean. Attention to detail was apparent with a well equipped kitchen, decorations, and furnishings. There was plenty of living space both inside and out. With five young children, our time was mostly spent by the water. The deck by the water was a perfect spot to gather with ample furniture and partial to full shade most of the day. We really enjoyed using the kayaks, paddle boat, paddle boards, and floaties. There are some life jackets available as well. The lake is beautiful and quiet and we observed a variety of wild life. The kids also had a great time fishing from the dock. We took trips South Haven to go to the beach, to pick blueberries, and to see the dinosaur display at WMU. Our host was proactive and thorough with communication and responded quickly to questions. All in all, a memorable and wonderful vacation stay at Sweet Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the house and the lake. The house worked well for our group of 7 adults and 3 kids. It’s cute and very well decorated. The bedrooms were small-ish but stylish and functional. The kitchen isn’t huge but worked well enough, especially with the grill and pantry closet nearby. The back family / dining area is a nice big space with great views. My only complaints about the house are that the walls are thin, and I would have liked a top sheet or duvet cover rather than just a blanket for sleeping. The game room garage was entertaining - we played a lot of ping pong. The deck down by the lake is fantastic! And it was great having so many water toys to use. We loved the kayaks, paddleboards, and paddleboat. (There seemed to be a small leak in the rowboat so we only used that once.)The lake was really quiet, with good swimming off the raft. My family did a lot of fishing, and we enjoyed watching the turtles and muskrats. The kids loved the Klassic Arcade in Gobles on the rainy day, and I liked exploring downtown Allegan (good coffee, and a cute Thursday morning farmers market where we got some great sweet corn and cherries).Overall, we had a really great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodations

Property is lovely, inside and out! Quiet neighborhood, quiet private lake. Host is responsive and helpful. We had a party of 7 and there was plenty of room for everyone. One thing to be aware of (which was not an issue for us), is that the two downstairs bedrooms are connected. You need to go through one to get to the second. The 2 full baths are on the main floor and there is a half bath downstairs by the other two bedrooms.The lake is very clean and the deck by the water has ample seating. This is a great location for swimming and boating with standing paddleboards, paddleboat and kayaks available. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

Great giveaway house from the city with the family. Lake was warm and stay was comfy and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a great weekend staying at the house… lots of fishing the kids enjoyed the outside toys the house was really cozy the neighbors were friendly and welcoming the area was very quite and peaceful.. the house was very clean and homey. A nice place for a weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., Lansing, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Good fishing

Easiest check in. Spacious. Open concept. Good lake toys. Two docks to fish from. Caught a couple dozen fish from the piers, crappie, blue gill, catfish, small and large bass. Ping pong table and fire pit area was well located. Only recommendation would be new gas grill and charcoal grill out by the docks. Lake was beautiful and super quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Religious Retreat

The property was comfortable and extremely well appointed. The host was fantastic with timely communication. We already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a weekend getaway

We had a wonderful stay - nice, clean property with good amenities. The home has a wonderful view of the lake, and feels very cozy and peaceful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely house to stay at. The setting was very nice and the home was just what we needed. A very quiet setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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