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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hastings, MI
  • Long Lake
    1 min walk
  • Scott's Farm Repair Services
    9 min drive
  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center
    41 min drive
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    47 min drive

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About the area

Hastings

Located in Hastings, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Long Lake and 6 minutes from Horseshoe Lake. .This cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Larabee Lake and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Zigler Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 1 min walk
  • Wall Lake - 14 min drive
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 21 min drive
  • Gull Lake - 24 min drive
  • Gun Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Grove Street Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tujax Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sajo's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bowen's Family Dining - ‬15 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.

3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
*Lakefront-directly on Long Lake
Near the quaint town of Hastings, Michigan where you normally find everything you need, from restaurants, parks, Starbucks and Walmart. you'll find the Joyful Retreat Cottage. Just a 15 minute drive outside of town, through the beautiful tree-lined Dogwood Drive roadway leading to the cottage, you see beautiful Long Lake. Park your car just off the quiet road and walk down the 18 steps to the entryway for the cottage. Each step leads you closer to your relaxing vacation. Enter the cabin and you'll be surrounded by the comfortable-sized kitchen. No need to trip over each other as you are preparing the family meal here. We have the ideal table for playing cards, just off the kitchen.

Around the corner, you'll find 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the other twin bunk beds. There is also a bathroom on this main level.

A few feet away, the living room is large and overlooks Long Lake. Large windows line the wall to let you soak in the gorgeous lakefront. In the corner of the living room, you'll see a stairway leading to the lower level. On the lower level, you'll find an additional bedroom and bathroom, plus easy access to the outside deck overlooking Long Lake, plus the stairway down to the swimming area. The lower level has lower ceilings. If you are 6'2" or taller, it may not be comfortable for you to walk around.

The swimming area has a sandy bottom. If your kids would like to build a sand castle, they can do so at the property next door (owned by the same couple, as they are working on the renovations. You will have no next door neighbors during your stay, as the other cottage is being thoroughly renovated. No work will be done during your stay.

Enjoy soaking in the traditional cottage experience here at Joyful Retreat! Your family will feel the joy of being together here!

Bedroom Layout:
Bedroom #1: Main floor~queen size bed
Bedroom #2: Main floor~twin size bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Lower level (Walkout to lakefront) -Queen size bed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air conditioning: Central air! We also have 2 box fans if you need them.

Beach: While there is not a wide sand beach, the botton of Long Lake is sandy. Plus, there is a sandbox next door for your sole use. (Same owners working on a full renovation, so you won't have neighbors during your stay.)

Boats: We have 1 canoe and 1 paddle boat for you to enjoy on the lake during your stay.


Dock: Bring your boats! There is a public boat launch at the end of the lake. You can dock your boat at the cottage. We have a 30 foot dock. Boats up to 18 feet long are welcome.

Fire pit: Yes, there is an outdoor fire pit.

Swimming: Yes, this cottage has a sandy bottom swimming area off the dock. Guests have had a positive swimming experience here.

TV: There is 1 TV in the living room with a DVD & VHS player. We are able to get 13 channels, including local TV.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Gary Satterlee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

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 waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

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

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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, 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

Property is also known as

Cottage Long Lake Hastings
3 Bedroom On Long Hastings
3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake Cottage
3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake Hastings
3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake Cottage Hastings

3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
The house was very clean. Great fishing off the pier, steps away from the door. Nice elevated patio. Quiet. Easy to access. Short trip to Hastings, which is a pleasant step back in time. Several good restaurants downtown. Plenty of shopping. Walmart close for supplies. Will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and relaxing!
The cottage was very clean, which was much appreciated! The grandkids loved to use the paddleboat to go over to the sandbar and swim, which was a perfect depth to swim and lake bottom was all sand. They also spent much time jumping off the dock and swimming there, although the lake bottom is a bit more mucky there. The 2 kayaks were a lot of fun for kids and adults as well. Fire pit and chairs were excellent, as was the charcoal grill (was too hot to cook inside!). All in all a great, fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage on a beautiful lake
This cottage has a wonderful deck and dock. So much outdoor seating! We appreciated the kayaks and canoe, with plenty of life jackets. The steps off the deck were steep. We liked the grassy yard for bean bags and games. The beds were adequate (some better than others). There was a great stock of towels. The kitchen was well stocked but did not have a lot of silverware. The lower level has low ceilings (which made showers for the over 6 ft interesting). We appreciated the firepit and the air conditioning! The owner is great to communicate with and was flexible with our family members coming and going. We brought our boat and the lake is great for skiing and tubing. Overall a great place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had a great stay. The place is very clean and the beds are comfortable. The dock was fun to swim from and fish. We really enjoyed our week on Long Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL H., Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Little Getaway!
We enjoyed our stay at this cute little cabin on the lake. Everything we needed was provided and check-in and check-out was easy. Our favorite place to hang out was on the decks. Our Grandchildren loved swimming and paddle boating around the lake and we loved watching the busy turtles, fish and birds. Gary and Joy were very accommodating and quick to respond to any inqueries.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Lexington NC

Liked: Cleanliness
House Shopping
Very relaxing stay, loved our time on the deck. There was very little boat traffic on the lake and usually Pontoon boats. House shopping is very stressful so being able to come back to the cottage and relax by the water was a great way to spend the evening. Thanks Gary and hope to be back this fall.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jon S., Crawfordsville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as promised
Great being close to the lake and a very nice neighborhood. Well described. AC worked well. Nice view of lake and great deck area. Enjoyed use of canoe and paddle boat. Wish beds were just a bit nicer but good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation
Part of the week was with son and his family including 2 granddaughters, 5 and 7 years old. Second half of week was with female relatives. Plenty of room for the 5 or 6 of us. Loved the upper deck for meals, and lower deck to fish and check out the lake. we used the fire pit a couple of nights and were happy to have firewood and kindling available. Kitchen was well equiped. Nice to have charcoal grill to use. Very quiet area. great beds Plenty of parking. About 9 miles to get to Hastings. TuJax Tavern in Delton is a dive but the food is fantastic!! Kitchen opens at 4 pm. Be aware that tv reception is limited (only 1 local channel) and cell service is inconsistent- primarily depends on your service provider (t mobile worked well) EV charging is limited in Hastings. 2 level 2 chargers however, 1 at consumers energy service center was not working as it had wifi issues. Finally charged at Gun Lake Casino about 25 miles away. Definitely recommend staying at this cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
The property was as describef by others; beautiful drive in, secluded and surprisingly quiet for a holiday on a lake. It is quite the climb down to the house (for us old ladies!) but well worth it. We'll be adding this location to our future list of accommodations. Hosts were easy to deal with, very accomodating and we enjoyed talking with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S., Jackson, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin on the lake
My daughter and I stayed at the cabin for a week. We had an awesome relaxing time. The place was just as described. Driving on Dogwood was like being up north. The views from the cabin and on the dock were spectacular. The cabin was very well stocked. We cooked for the entire time there and we were never in need of anything. If you get the chance to stay on Long Lake we definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic
The house was pretty nice, I do feel the lighting in the front and the back of the house could be much better. We also did not find out about the bathroom towels not being included until our welcome email. Unfortunately I didn’t pay enough attention to that and we ended up without bathroom towels. I do think that should be on the original listing so you were prepared. Otherwise the lake is beautiful and we had a very nice time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage on a pretty lake
Cute cottage nestled on a pretty lake. Within 30 minutes to Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. Beautiful car museum, aviation museum and lots of breweries in the area. Good communication with the owners, overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lamar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family vacation
Nice property. Good fishing at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Kept Secret on Long Lake
My husband and I have 3 boys (ages 7,6, and 2). We have been looking for a family vacation spot where we could return year after year and we found it!! From the moment we walked in the door, it felt like home. The house was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed plus lots of extras!! We cooked our own meals the entire week we stayed and really appreciated the well stocked kitchen. Our boys stayed up late every night playing hide and seek, fishing, eating s'mores by the water, and catching/chasing fish through the sandy swim area around the dock. We loved taking the canoe and paddle boat over to the sand bar, which is directly in front of the cottage. The water was warm and the people on the lake were so friendly!! The best part was meeting our gracious hosts when they stopped by midweek to help me get rid of the trash we accumulated. Their brief visit made me love this place even more. When we went to leave our kids asked if we could PLEASE come back soon. We can't wait to plan a winter getaway to experience the awesome ice fishing and to return this very same week next year before school starts. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic
We rented a boat and loved the deck, dock and lake! Even if we hadn't rented a pontoon the paddle boat and canoe were great to go to the sandbar. Fishing off the dock was great, we caught lots of little blue gills. Our family made a lot of great memories here! There were some issues that would seem easy to fix and would have greatly improved our stay The house is rustic and old which was fine and expected. They should not say that this place has bedding provided. Some beds didn't even have pillows, only foam stuffed in pillow cases. The beds with pillows the pillows were obviously over 20 years old. The bedding on the bunk beds were an old duvet cover split in two and just a thin sheet, not enough to keep someone warm. The kitchen knives were wooden and so old they were falling apart they were dangerous to use. Somethings were very clean, like the oven but the kitchen sink and freezer were filthy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Vacation
This cabin on the lake was a great vacation for my grandchildren who have never experienced this living. The cabin is roomier than the pictures show. The owner was very prompt when needed. They are the nicest people you will ever meet. The back deck is peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely recommend and give them 5 stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing get away
Check in was easy! The house was exactly as described. Very peaceful and relaxing! The lake was busy on the weekend but I felt I was the only one there during the week! The back deck has beautiful views. It was great to just kick back and relax. I’m excited to stay again next summer!

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!!
I chose the 3 stars for the accuracy of the listing only because the listing does not do the property justice. The place is better than the listing! My family and I enjoyed this property very much! Only a couple of suggestions for the property (These are strictly my own needs) a newer coffee maker and a couple of more updated photos. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
So nice we stayed twice
Peaceful lakeside cabin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded
A nice peaceful place in nature.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy home on peaceful Long Lake
House was clean and well stocked. 2 person canoe and water wheel provided. Nice dock and shoreline, good for swimming. Lake is around 300 acres and great for boating & fishing. House is around a 20 minute drive to Gull & Gun Lake. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable lake house
This property was comfortable for 4 adults and a 9 month old. Enjoyed sunrises on the pier, campfire, cooking on the clean grill (charcoal and lighter fluid provided), canoe and paddle boat rides and swimming at the sandbar. The two box fans were great for moving the air on the 3 90 degree plus days. Thankful we brought extension cords to help with fan placement. Would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great lake house get away
This was a perfect get away for our family as all other vacations we had planned were canceled due to COVID. We enjoyed using the canoe and paddleboat provided. We fished so much off the dock. The pike elluded us but caught a ton of bass, blue gills, and sunfish. There is an amazing car museum about 10 minutes away, Gilmore Car Museum. We found other close activities like a zoo (got to feed giraffes), a professional baseball game, and horseback riding). The owners of the property were extremely easy to get a hold of and anticipated all of our needs. With no wifi and limited cell phone service, we really spent some great quality time together. We brought a bunch of board games we also played (they also had some games and puzzles) The house itself and furniture are older and a little outdated but everything was clean, worked, and served it's purpose. Our overall experience was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020