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Outdoor pool
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Aerial view
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Berrien Springs, MI
  • Lake Chapin
    1 min walk
  • Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
    12 min drive
  • Andrews University
    12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    30 min drive

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Cozy Lake Chapin Guest House, Two Bedroom, One Bath Quiet Peaceful Setting
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Tennis court
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (40)
The price is CA $294
per night
CA $455 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Cozy Lake Chapin Guest House, Two Bedroom, One Bath Quiet Peaceful Setting

About the area

Berrien Springs

On lake.At this Berrien Springs vacation home, 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 and Steinbauer Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Chapin - 1 min walk
  • Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve - 12 min drive
  • Andrews University - 12 min drive
  • Red Bud Track-N-Trail - 20 min drive
  • Lemon Creek Winery - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Niles Station - 19 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪St Joe Kickers Sport Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Natural Foods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Baguette De France - ‬12 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.

Lake House Retreat on the water

Unwind with family and friends as you overlook the beautiful scenery of Lake Chapin. This southwestern Michigan retreat offers abundant indoor and outdoor living space for the whole family.

This waterfront property allows guests to swim, fish, kayak, or jump off the dock right from their backyard. Furthermore, the property features a private in-ground pool overlooking the lake. Two large decks span off the back of the house for guests to enjoy the scenic view of the lake, dine with family, relax outdoors, or enjoy the sunsets to the west. The in-ground swimming pool will be available from Memorial Day weekend until the last weekend of September.

The home's 1st floor offers a modern kitchen fully stocked with all cookware, utensils, coffee maker, crock pot, Keurig, etc. The 1st floor also includes a formal dining room, two separate living room areas with two smart TVs ready to connect to your streaming service and a bedroom with queen bed with a lake view and slider doors to the deck. The 2nd floor offers a master bedroom w/ a full bathroom, a bedroom with a queen bed, a separate full bathroom, and a kid's room with bunk beds, trundle bed and twin bed. The basement offers a secondary master bedroom w/ a full bathroom and a recreation room. The recreation room includes an air hockey/ping-pong table, Simpsons Arcade Game for 4 players, a couch, and a TV. Both the basement master bedroom and rec room have sliding glass doors that lead out to the lower deck and pool.

Among the many tourist attractions in southwestern Michigan, this property is located within a 20-30 minute driving distance to over a dozen of Michigan's best wineries open year round. Guests can drive the winding roads exploring the various wineries, sign up for a local wine tour, or hire a local driver service to take you to the wineries you want to go.

The house location also sits in close proximity to some of the best southwestern Michigan beaches, state parks, breweries, distilleries, golf course, farmers markets, and fresh produce picking.

Property manager

Mike

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 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 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, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Lake House Retreat on the water Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Space!
This property was exactly as described. The house was well equipped, internet reliable, setting wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Visit!
Fourth year in a row staying at this beautiful house while fishing Lake Chapin. Everything about the property is absolutely outstanding, and everything about the host is absolutely top notch! Looking forward to returning again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing getaway
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Notre Dame Lake Weekend
Great stay at this lakefront oasis. Enjoyed the pool and lake. Great host and an even better Irish win!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nona R., Bay City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway with family
Great weather and stay with family. Home was large and well appointed; there were many areas inside and outside the home to entertain us. Was a little disappointed that lake wasn't swim friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great house for a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Met my sibling and his family here for a little family getaway. The house was clean and spacious. There was plenty of room for 4 adults and 4 kids to spread out. The kitchen was stocked with anll the supplies we needed to cook for our families. Unfortunately, we were there on a very stormy week and only got to use the pool for a couple hours one morning. The kids did have a blast though! We squeezed in some berry picking between rains and explored the little local shops. It was a cute little area! Would love to come visit again when the weather is better so we can really take advantage of all the great things the home has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
We had a great weekend away. The house was very clean and accurately matched the pictures. The hosts were kind and responsive. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Relax
Had a great stay with my kids and grandkids. They absolutely loved the pool and managed to catch a few fish off the pier. The house was big enough that we could spread out but still remain close. Definitely a good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Amazing Experience!
This is our third stay at this property, and we absolutely LOVE it! The host is very responsive and considerate. The neighbors are very friendly. The view is absolutely amazing! Our family loves coming here for some much needed rest and relaxation! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding, again!
Third time staying here, absolutely outstanding, again! Wonderful home, beautiful views, great fishing on Lake Chapin and the St. Joe R. Host could not be more accommodating, in fact the most accommodating of anyone in my VRBO experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious home with plenty of room for a big family. Owners were very responsive and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back in the summer and use the pool and lake more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite
Took my family out there and it was wonderful and such a beautiful house
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina K., Bramley, Reading, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Great few days spent at the house whilst checking out the Michigan wine scene. Short drive to most vineyards for our designated driver. Easy check in and lots of space for all the family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
Such a wonderful experience. The only problem we had was getting to the property in the middle of a blizzard but that’s no fault of the owners. It was so clean and nice. Anytime I messaged the host he responded right away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
Outstanding property! We were there to fish beautiful Lake Chapin. The house is fantastic, easy check in and out, all the amenities as advertised/needed, easy walk down to the lake, and a well maintained dock for our boat. Mike is super responsive and helpful - we could not have been more pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Visit
Nice spacious and clean house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second AMAZING Visit!
This is our second stay at this amazing property! Our family had a wonderful time! There is plenty of room for everyone, and the views are incredible! The owners are easy to work with and very responsive. We plan to come back at a future date!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary T., Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful serenity
This is a beautiful property that was so relaxing and fun. Pool area was fabulous along with the location. House was great and so was property owner. Definitely would highly recommend it for anyone. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing pool and view
Everything is clean and nice we enjoyed our time! Except there is alot of bugs and mosquitos
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jessica L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Left a day early
My main complaint about the house is how filthy it was; the shower was backed up and filled above the ankle, the sofa had stains ALL over it, all the rugs were stained, the basement smelled moldy and that includes a bedroom, there were bugs in the master shower and too many other things to list. The beds were uncomfortable and despite the house having a/c, the thermostat made it ridiculously difficult to use; schedules and sensors, etc. It was never really a comfortable temperature since it kept turning off. I would have expected basic comfort based on the thousands we spent to stay but this was not the case and since it rained nearly the entire stay, we were stuck inside and finally decided to go home early. I honestly waited a bit to leave my review because I hate to be so negative but in the end decided to be honest since we spent hard-earned money to stay in a house that was far from anything that resembled the vacation it was intended it to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a large group weekend
This house was perfect for a large friend gathering!! We loved how large, clean, and comfortable the house was—really exceeded expectations!! Beautiful setting. Everything we needed. Easy to check in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lake House with Pool
My siblings take a yearly vacation together in order to stay close & in touch. We loved the updated home & it’s convenient location on the lake near our Chicago home. We loved sitting out on the deck to enjoy the lake view in a quiet neighborhood. The owner gave us great info prior to our arrival about the house & nearby attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with pool
We went with three families and there was plenty of room for everyone. The pool was clean and in great condition. Everything we needed was there! We especially appreciated the roll out bed because the master bedroom was very large but just one bed. Silver beach is a 30 minute drive and a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023