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Beautiful Lake Front property on Fine Lake. Summer/ Winter enjoyment

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Fitness facility
Dining
Property grounds
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Battle Creek, MI
  • Gilmore Car Museum
    8 min drive
  • Mill Lake
    9 min drive
  • Gull Lake
    12 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    36 min drive

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About the area

Battle Creek

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Battle Creek vacation home, you'll find Strewins Lake and Tamarack Lake. Purdy Lake and Lawrence Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gilmore Car Museum - 8 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 12 min drive
  • Kellogg Arena - 21 min drive
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 26 min drive
  • Firekeepers Casino - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Battle Creek Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Core Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Green's Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Barney's Bedford Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Mike's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Parlor - ‬19 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.

Beautiful Lake Front property on Fine Lake. Summer/ Winter enjoyment

This family home has a large, comfortable living area that is ideal for gathering and enjoying the entire family. Boasting a beautiful lakefront view from the porch and a large lawn leading to the lake that allows for fun and games. This home has been updated with standard living comforts, as we use it ourselves seasonally, but there is no cable TV since we consider it a retreat from the world. We DO leave an HDMI cord or you can bring a fire stick or stream from your computer to watch movies. Our house is a little quirky and we keep condiments in the fridge and a few staples in the cupboards for when we visit. Feel free to use what you need. Please, no parties without prior permission as we like to be courteous to our neighbors. We expect you to respect our family space.

In the warmer months, enjoy a peaceful dinner and sunset down by the water at the outdoor dining table, and games around the dining table in the evening. The shallow waterfront is ideal for swimming and cooling off in the summer heat. We offer two Kayaks for guest enjoyment. Fine Lake is great for fishing, with plenty of bluegill, bass, perch, and walleye. We are an all-sports lake with a public boat launch located next to the Fine Lake Party Store. You can fish from a boat or you can fish right off the dock! Minimal effort is needed to catch fish in this lake.

In the cooler months, you will see ice fishermen on the frozen lake. Snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing are available at the Fort Custer recreation area 20 minutes south. There is always something to do, no matter the time of year!

Walk to Fine Lake Party Store the Banfield General Store is within 5min of the home so you can replenish essentials (the general store has great cookies!). The town of Battle Creek is only 20 minutes away and Kalamazoo is roughly 30 min. Battle Creek has several nice restaurants and breweries, as well as attractions like Binder Park Zoo, the Leila Arboretum, and several museums. The Gilmore Car Museum is 10min west of the property, and the Mooville Creamery is ~25 minutes down the road, where you can enjoy ice cream and outdoor fun with the family. Additionally, each year the city of Battle Creek hosts an air show and hot air balloon festival that draws hundreds of visitors to enjoy the mesmerizing event.

Happy to answer any questions.

Property manager

Brett Ingle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Stunning Front Battle Creek
Stunning Lake Front Property Battle Creek
Stunning Lake Front Property Private vacation home
Stunning Lake Front Property Private vacation home Battle Creek

Beautiful Lake Front property on Fine Lake. Summer/ Winter enjoyment Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Y.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Craig S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The carpets were filthy, it stunk like mildew. None of the TV’s worked. The water was hard and smelled like sulfur, so you stunk like rotten eggs when you got out. If I could of cancelled the 2nd night I would have.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CL V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, beautiful Views
We had a lovely weekend on Fine Lake. Bed was super comfortable. The lake was so beautiful! Loved the property. Had one question and owners responded so quickly. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M T.

Beautiful Location
This is a beautiful property. It is well appointed and in a great location. We loved seeing the family photos and history. There were good books available to read. There is no cable or tv service. That was fine because we all unplugged and enjoyed our visit. The only drawback is that it had a very strong cat litter box smell that did not go away even after opening the doors to air it out. A good enzyme cleaner would clear that up.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Overall nice house with comfortable beds. It did feel like you were staying in grandpa's home. Lots of family pictures and belongings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Allenton, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, Peaceful and Quiet
Beautiful lake front property with porch for relaxing, bring your yoga mat to take in nature & water toys for all. Home was clean and ready for our stay. All emenities you will need are provided. Manager was very reachable, accommodating & helpful. Thank you guys and we will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away.
After a tornado ripped thru our neighborhood we needed a get away. This was the perfect spot. Nice lake warm and shallow. Plenty of fish. House was clean and nicely appointed. Owners were responsive a d very easy to get along with. We loved our stay and can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amy L.

Short stay
Great Lake for fishing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniel N., Northville, usa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing is a understatement
We arrived at this rental in the late afternoon, Once we got into the cottage, we were met with sheets and towels laying on the floor, unmade beds, dirty bathrooms (including a swimsuit hanging on the shower. The dinning room table was dirty, The floor was dirty. There was food in the fridge. There was a live cricket on the sofa. It smelled musty. Outside, the area between the lake and the house looks like it hadn't been cut or trimmed; There was structural damage to the side of the house. I sent an immediate email to Mark on the VRBO sites and never heard from him. Seeing as we drove our classic cars, a neighbor was out looking at them and he gave us the phone number of a person that I assume was the owner. She was appalled and said she would see what was going on. She did call back to say the cleaning staff was not answering their phone. I still hadn't heard from Mark yet. I told Lisa that we had seen enough and wanted a total refund. She did call back to say the cleaner was on her way over to do their job, but we had already booked rooms in Battle Creek. Should there be any disputes to the conditions, I will be happy to share pictures. If there was a zero rating, I would have given it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
ladies retreat
It was perfect for what we needed. the kayaks are pretty worn, we needed to clean spider webs near the dock every morning, but we didn’t mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the peaceful stay. Neighbors are nice, pretty lake
Easy, and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun stuff
beautiful. Needs a little pruning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Kate M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs some tlc
I’m struggling with this review because while we had a nice stay, we had so many issues from the very start that I ultimately feel we did not get our money’s worth out of the property. The inside was very clean, but didn’t have any trash bags or extra toilet paper until I reached out to the owner to find them tucked away inside a closet that was labeled for owner’s only. The upstairs sink had an issue with the plug that my husband had to fix on our first night there. We also had a mice eat some treats off the kitchen counter one night. The outside is what we really had issues with. There is a bunch of broken glass along the side of the house, the yard was covered in branches that fell from the trees, the dock was covered in goose poop that hadn’t been cleaned off in a while, the second kayak was so dirty and the seat so ratty no one wanted to use it, and the concrete steps were so covered in ivy vines that my mother almost tripped badly on them. The biggest disappointment was the grill made an audible tearing sound when I lifted the lid because the cobwebs were so thick and it clearly hadn’t been cleaned after the last use. Our family was unable to grill the tomahawks we had bought specifically for the trip. The owner responded quickly and nicely, but there was no action taken besides saying he would have to talk to his yard guys and house cleaners. I hope he gets it sorted because without all of these issues, it would be a lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake view
Had a great stay while visiting family in the local area. Enjoyed sitting at the lake seeing sunset and sunrise even saw a hot air balloon twice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Teresa L.

Wonderful location
The location was beautiful, my family really enjoyed the lake, would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend get away!
First let me say that the owners of this property are awesome! We had great communication up to and during our stay. The home was lovely and provided anything you could possibly need, including lake "toys". The lake itself was so calm, clean and warm and the scenery was beautiful. I had thought that not having cable TV would be an issue but I was wrong. It was a perfect place to disconnect and enjoy beautiful days and bonfire nights. This is definitely a place that we will put on our list to visit again. Thank you so much Brett and Lisa!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway at Fine Lake
Lovely, clean home on Fine Lake. Comfortable beds, lots of room and everything to make a home-away-from-home. Good communication with property manager. More detailed instructions would have helped for check-in process. Did not have time to use any of the 'lake toys' available (sad). Thanks for a wonderful getaway...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
The house was so cute and peaceful. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property on Lake Fine. Very comfortable and clean. Owners are great communicators.
The entire Vrbo process was easy and secure. Everything was exactly as listed and described.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Stay at Brett’s place
Nice home on a beautiful lake setting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Charlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting Trip
Brett just a note that there was a broken paddle board in the driveway when I arrived last week. I tried to message you via VRBO but did not have service at the home. The garbage men did not pick it up btu we did get them to back up to the house by givning them $20 to pick up the trash that was there when we arrived. Our trash is out there with the lid ion .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Nina P.

Lakeshore getaway
Beautiful lakefront house! Perfect for summer relaxation in a gorgeous setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominique A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend on the Lake
Excellent accommodations, our family was very pleased. Basic provisions for water activities, including fishing, the kids loved it. Everything was in working order, good water pressure, well equipped kitchens, beds were decent. The scenic views, proximity to the lake, balconies, and living areas really made this stay. Everything went smoothly, it was a pleasure. In terms of location, we had everything we needed, and were looking for a location removed from normal hustle-bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Brian K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Musty Lake House
The lake is nice, and the views are great. As for the inside, the towels are nice. That’s about all you can say. The musty smell was overwhelming, and the place was incredibly damp. Everything else was not clean. The price was right though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fine Lake
My husband, myself and our 83 and 95 yr old mother's stayed here for two nights. The home is family friendly and inviting. Unfortunately we were under a heat wave so we were unable to enjoy the outside as much as we wanted to but the a/c worked very well and we played a lot cards at the great dining table. Thanks for letting us enjoy your comfortable lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021