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The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, stereo
Escape to the serene surroundings of Centennial Homestead, nestled on a 187-acre private lake in Middleville, Michigan. Unwind on the private beach or take a dip in the warm waters of Barlow Lake. With ample sleeping space for up to 15 guests and pet-friendly accommodations for two small dogs under 30 pounds each.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14269 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!

Book now for the remainder of 2024.
Centennial Homestead with private beach located on the south end of beautiful, 187 acre private-spring fed, BARLOW LAKE, located in Middleville, Michigan, approximately 25 minutes south of Grand Rapids. Sleeps 15 comfortably, 3 queen beds, 3 full beds, 3 twin beds, and a pack n play. Bring your suit, the water's warm, bring your own boat too! Pet Friendly ( up to 2, each must be less than 30 lbs, Fee: $250/ per Pet)
Also, an IDEAL LOCATION FOR WEDDINGS, QUINCEANERAS, or other celebrations:
for additional Fee ( inquire for additional information)

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Additional Pet = $250.00 per pet

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: max of two pets and the pet fee of $250 is per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Perfect for weddings/reunion up to 125 guests

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Perfect for weddings/reunion up to 125 guests
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Property is also known as

The" Lake " Begin Making Your Memories Here-pontoon Included
"lake House " Begynn å Lage Dine Minner Her pontoon Inkludert!
The" Lake " Begin Making Your Memories Here-pontoon Included

About the area

Map
Middleville, MI

What's nearby

  • Barlow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Payne Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cobb Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Gun Lake - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 15 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russo’s Pizzeria Bar & Grille at Gun Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Judd's Bar And Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Pizzeria & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Middleville holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Barlow Lake and Historic Bowens Mills. Yankee Springs Golf Course and Cobb Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The “Lake House," Begin Making Your Memories Here-PONTOON INCLUDED! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

henry s.

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

Family fun

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Lakehouse

The place was exactly as described. House was nice, up to date kitchen, plenty of beds. Beach access was great, nice area to swim, kayak and pontoon boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole family (10 people ages 1 -74) enjoyed the property. The lawn is very large and the family enjoyed outdoor games together. The kids enjoyed swimming and building sand castles. The adults and older children enjoyed kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake. The entire group went out on the lake on the pontoon boat. We used the kitchen for most of our meals and there were great sleeping options for everyone. It is a quiet relaxing place to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Beautiful home

Property was excellent. Ellie was so great to work with. I used as my wedding venue and it was the most magical day ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya H.

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

Perfect!

This property amazed my family and I. It lived up to our expectations. Ellie was very responsive, and very attentive to us when we needed her. The lake was beautiful and clean. My family and I cant wait to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

curtis b.

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

Family Gathering

We loved our visit. Any issue we had was handled quickly by Ellie. All of our family loved the water, pontoon and the kayaks . The house and the lake were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Demi S.

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

Amazing!

We used this property for our wedding venue:) The host made everything so easy for us and was easy to communicate with and so friendly! The house had so much character and was a stunning backdrop for our wedding. The yard is huge and our guests enjoyed being on the water! We couldn’t have asked for a better location for our wedding! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

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

Great weekend away

We had 9 adults and 5 children in the house. We had plenty of beds and room for the kids to play. The property is beautiful and they offered plenty of water toys for the entire family to enjoy. The pontoon was a plus!! Ellie was great to work with! I recommend The Lake House! to
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Family vacation

For our fiftieth wedding anniversary we invited our three children and their families for a summer vacation at The Lake House. The house was plenty big for all of us and our grandchildren had a lot of fun. There is plenty to do outside and even if it rains, we had enough space indoors to play games and just relax. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Webber O.

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

Pictures do NOT do this house justice!

This home was an absolute dream for our family vacation. We came up with our friends, our adult children, and our grandson and everyone had a phenomenal time! The house is perfect for a crowd. The lake is gorgeous, clear and warm. We utilized the kayaks, the paddle boat, and the wonderful pontoon. Cooking smores over the fire on the beach was a perfect way to end the day. Ellie is a perfect host and was super responsive to the couple of requests we had during the week. Aside from quick trips to the store and an outing for ice cream, we had no reason to leave the property all week. It has everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes and utensils. It was extremely accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John and Kathy L.

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

Family fun

We had 9 adults, 3 children and 1 baby. There was no crib but we brought our own pack n play. There was a pack n play and bed rail in a closet as well as a high chair.The kids loved the beach and shallow swimming area w raft. We also used the row boat & paddle board. Kayaks were available. Pontoon was old but did some nice cruises and fishing. We enjoyed the large yard for games.Lovely inside but not enough room overall for our adults to sit on couches and sleeping was tight. Our host was lovely. Overall had a great time & made some good memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Amazing family get away

We had an awesome time Lake House with our two little families. The property is well kept and a perfect weekend getaway. The lake is beautiful and the sandy beach area is well maintained. Ellie was a super responsive host and made she we had everything we needed! I definitely recommend this spot:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Great property

House was perfect for our group with a large property good for the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

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

Quite a nice lakefront property.

Wonderful owner. A few things could be done to improve the stay; the boat really needs some updating. A working ladder,new anchor;( I went out and purchased one) also all the bath towels should be replaced (threadbare old) other than that it really is a relatively nice lake (clean and not too busy)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth P.

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

Pitsch Stay

This is a great old house with lots of character. Alot of great memories made.the lake and beach areckean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tim B.

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

Family vacation

The beach, access to the pontoon boat, paddle board, and kayaks was wonderful. The boys learned to fish. They swam. The raft was out from the dock in stand up shallow water which made watching the boys even easier even though they are swimmers.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Lake front getaway

This was the perfect lakefront getaway for our family- we had a local wedding to attend at long lake and it was perfectly positioned. We loved using the beach and the owner thought of every detail!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Back for a second time.

We visited this rental 5 years ago and returned because of the amenities. This property has everything you need for a lake visit. Beach area, boat, paddle board, kayak. Plenty of rooms and beds for everyone to have their own space. My only recommendation is a king bed downstairs, it would give the feel of a master for the parents/ adults visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great for family get together

Easy check in Very responsive host Room for everyone Nice lake Use of the pontoon was a big plus
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Lake House

Ellie was awesome. Place was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Great Time for a Family Gathering!

We celebrated a Wedding Shower with our family and had a great time, Ellie was an excellent host! The outdoor patio/pontoon/row boat were all an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great Family Vacation Property

We really enjoyed our stay. We cruised the lake on the pontoon boat and caught a lot of pan fish. The water was nice and we did some swimming, wading and boating. Large beautiful backyard. The house was very cozy and met all our needs. Thanks again Ellie and John.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Robin

We all enjoyed our stay in the Lake House. The kids enjoyed the beach area, big kids enjoyed fishing off the dock and pontoon. both enjoyed kayaking and playing in the beautiful, clean lake! We all had great family time roasting marshmallows, making meals together, and spending evenings together! Ellie was a great host answering all our questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

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

4th of July family lake trip

Nice lake atmosphere with a large home that works well for 12 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023