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Lake Escape Cottage | Minutes to Paw Paw Lake + Wineries

Cottage in Watervliet, MI

5 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom
4.8 · 15 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Relax by the fire pit and deck with lakeside views.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Conveniently close to Paw Paw Lake, wineries, and beaches.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Bright open living area and comfy spaces invite relaxed days.

Property details

Escape to Southwest Michigan and enjoy this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage just minutes from beautiful Paw Paw Lake. Whether you’re here for boating, fishing, winery tours, beach days, or a relaxing weekend away, this cozy retreat offers everything you need for a comfortable stay. Inside you’ll find a bright open-concept living area, fully equipped kitchen, Smart TVs, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and plenty of space to unwind after a day of exploring. Outside, enjoy the spacious yard, outdoor dining area, fire pit, and deck seating perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Conveniently located near Paw Paw Lake, Lake Michigan beaches, local wineries, breweries, golf courses, and family attractions, this cottage makes the perfect home base for your Southwest Michigan getaway. Important: Before you arrive you will be asked to complete guest verification through third-party provider Truvi. This is done to ensure we are keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations as well as providing both our guests and our properties with extra protection. Truvi will contact you via email and/or text to complete the verification. Please do so prior to arriving at the property to enable a quick and easy check-in process. You will also be given the choice between a security deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver. To ensure that all our guests have a pleasant and enjoyable stay, we kindly ask that you observe the following rules: 1. NO SMOKING: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside our house and within the building's premises. If you need to smoke, please do so outside the building, and dispose of your cigarette butts properly. 2. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS: Our home is located in a residential area, and we ask that you respect our neighbors' privacy and keep noise levels to a minimum. Please refrain from hosting parties or events that could disturb other guests or neighbors. 3. NO PETS! This property has a strict no pet policy. Guests who arrive with an unauthorized animal may be subject to additional cleaning fees and/or other action permitted. Policy and applicable law. If you are traveling with a service animal, we appreciate advance communication so we can ensure a smooth stay. 4. LATE CHECK-OUT ($50 Fee): Our check-out time is 11:00 AM. We kindly ask that you adhere to this time to ensure that our cleaning staff has sufficient time to prepare the house for the next guest. Late checkout past 11:00 AM will result in a $50 fee. 5. NO EXCESSIVE GUESTS ($50 Per Guest): The maximum number of guests allowed in the house is 5, including children. Excessive guests will result in a $50 fee per guest. 6. RESPECT THE PROPERTY: We kindly ask that you respect our home and its contents. Please refrain from moving or rearranging furniture and report any damage or issues to us immediately. 7. NO GLITTER: Please don’t use glitter for decorations or for any other reason. Thank you for taking the time to review our house rules. We look forward to hosting you!

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Full Bed

1 Twin Trundle Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Golf course

    Golf course

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.8 | 15 reviews
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Derek

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September 2026

Beautiful place felt very relaxed as soon as I walked in.. short walk to the lake which was very nice! Overall a great experience I will definitely booked again very soon! Thankyou for being a great host!

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Veasna

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August 2026

Justin’s place was a great place to stay during our long-weekend Michigan getaway! It was clean, cozy, and the perfect distance from the towns we were visiting. Justin was very responsive even when we arrived late on our check-in day, and even checked in the next day to make sure our first night was comfortable. I would recommend to anyone needing a place to stay near South Haven!

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Meghan

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August 2026

What stood out to me the most about Justin’s place wasn’t just the basics that we rated 5 stars, it was the little things that made a huge difference. The porch light and lights in the home were on when we arrived so if it was after dark we would be walking into a well lit porch/ home, there were kcups and creamer for the Keurig and multiple rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags (this has not been the case at other AirBnbs). We had a great stay and will look into booking again if we end up in the area another time.

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Cassie

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August 2026

Justin’s cottage was perfect for our stay! You can see the lake from the front yard, and there’s beach access just down the road, which was lovely for taking a dip. The cottage was beautifully decorated, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The shower stayed nice and hot for all four of us, which was a bonus! Both the backyard and front porch had lovely spaces to sit, relax, and enjoy the surroundings. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend it!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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