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Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals

Columbiaville vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, music library, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Columbiaville, MI
  • Place, Buttercup Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Columbiaville

On lake.At this Columbiaville vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Buttercup Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Natter Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Picnic Lake and Otisville Veteran's Park.
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What's nearby

  • Buttercup Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad - 36 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • University of Michigan-Flint - 36 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Birch Run Premium Outlets - 46 min drive - 31.6 miles
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 53 min drive - 34.2 miles

Getting around

  • Lapeer Station - 20 min drive
  • Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amy’s Downtown Reservoir Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪MoJoe's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Village Station - ‬7 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 Country Farm home to many rescue animals

This beautiful custom built French Cottage style home is located on a farm with 10 acres. Land adjoins Genesee County Parks property with direct access to the Holloway Reservoir and miles of trails and waterways. Walk the trail to the water or bring your water toys and enjoy this gorgeous, unique home. The kitchen is a cooks dream, the views are magnificent from every window. The master bath has a two person Jacuzzi tub and king sized bed with private sitting room. There are 2 wood burning fireplaces, large front covered porch and a massive deck. Situated on a farm with friendly animals to watch and enjoy. Fish, hike, boat, canoe, or just enjoy the wonderful company you will undoubtedly want to bring with you to experience this great country adventure. Close to Frankenmuth, Birch Run and 90 minutes from Detroit, this could become your home away from home for a week end or a week. Our low introductory pricing enables you to experience this lovely setting while we continue to work on the exterior of the home and farm property doing some updating and neglected maintenance. There are several beaches and boat landings for fishing, boating and swimming. We also have some yard toys including badminton, horseshoes, kayaks, etc. PLEASE FILL OUT THE RENTAL AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY and return it. Blank rental agreement does not constitute a "Reserved" date.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside smoking by bonfire pit acceptable

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please leave used towels in the showers. Please do not launder any towels.
Do NOT remove sheets from beds. It is easier for us to do that during cleaning.
Please empty all trash into trash can next to porch. Also turn off all lights when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Thank you for keeping your stay to ONE dog ONLY per stay, preferably 50 pounds or less on a leash only. Additional dogs with permission and fees.
We welcome well supervised children. Farms are fun but can also be tedious for parents with children to supervise.
Print the rental agreement on your home printer, fill it out and scan it back or text me a picture of it. It must be filled out completely.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We welcome one dog per stay under 50 pounds.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
We will reassess after Covid 19

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking by bonfire pit acceptable

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
Note from host: We will reassess after Covid 19
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. Note from host: We will reassess after Covid 19 For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Country Farm
Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Columbiaville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.7 mi (44-min drive) away from the Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals to the beach?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Buttercup Beach and 14.8 mi (32-min drive) from Bluebell Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals to downtown Columbiaville?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Columbiaville.

Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was great for a family to stay and enjoy each other. I have stayed at many other places and have never had a kitchen so well stocked. We cooked every night and never had trouble finding what we needed. The animals made us smile everyday. I could not have asked for a better place.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The number and variety of animals is not emphasized enough. They're literally everywhere. We loved it. We were entertained enough just staying there at the property. The house is huge and very comfortable and there are nice big porches all around the house. The kitchen is enormous and open to the rest of the house so dinner was fun. The river is a short walk through the woods from the back of the property and there's a little dock with a bench perfect for fishing. Our host was very kind and accommodating. She made sure we had everything we needed. I wish we could have stayed longer. I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, spacious property and home. Lots of sleeping arrangement options. Large kitchen, great for family cooking and conversation. If you are an animal lover, this is the place to be. We were welcomed in by a group of turkeys who visited frequently all weekend. Sally the goat was a constant friend as well. We also had a pony friend that came by the house from time to time. Lots of goats, horses, and cats to make friends with as well. We didn’t catch any fish, but had fun trying. Also enjoyed the nature, saw many bluebirds, cranes, and deer. Even saw a bald eagle. At night, we had lots of quality family and friend time by the campfire. This place combines a beautiful cozy home with all the benefits of the outdoors, making for a fun weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda M., Clearwater usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was very easy. Kitchen nice size and well stocked. Plenty of room for several at a time
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing place to stay. Nine of us from 18 years to 70 years, we all enjoyed walking around and visiting with the animals. The star of the show was certainly Tina, the goat. She visited the front porch often. If we weren’t there to give her immediate attention, she would often just relax in the chair till we got there. We also walked back to the water a couple times. Saw several deer and a bench to watch the water. Clean and comfortable. Well stocked kitchen for fixing meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away from Home

Maurine was wonderful. She was always available to answer questions. Her home is beautiful and so comfortable. This was a unique opportunity to interact with all of the rescue animals that are all so well cared for. We are looking forward to staying again in the future. Thanks Maurine for making our stay so memorable.
Back of property
Wrap around porch
Turkey
Donkey
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AA6899

Liked: Cleanliness

Returned guests

We gather 4 households together. 7 adults and 4 kids (6-10 years old). This is our second time staying here. Absolutely love this place! I want to tell everyone how great it is but then I want to keep this place to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect - Even Better Than Hoped For!!

Such a great property! My kiddo was in heaven with all the friendly animals (we were too)! And the house - is Amazing! So many beautiful areas to sit and visit - inside and out! The beds were comfortable, the atmosphere was relaxing. Maurine was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful! The extra thought with the shampoo and conditioner, plenty of linens, condiments in the fridge (on top of a fully stocked kitchen!), the firewood. It felt like a family member had prepared ahead for us to visit. We definitely hope to stay here again in the future! So highly recommended!
So many critters to meet and visit with!
Late night visitors at the campfire.
Late night visitors at the campfire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time

Was a good place to stay and a nice big house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Birthday on the farm

Maurine was a fantastic host! Her farm was everything as described and it provided the perfect getaway for friends celebrating a 50th birthday. The home was beautiful and had everything needed…the eclectic decor added to the charm! The animals were so fun to watch and you never knew who was going to greet you when you walked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on the Farm

What a sweet find. Couldn't have been any nicer! The farmhouse was perfect and all the rescue animals were wonderful. Realize this property might not be for everyone but for our extended weekend we couldn't have chosen a better spot. Maurine was wonderful to work with and everything was perdect from beginning to end.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

G M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a planning retreat

A church staff planning retreat for our Christmas events for next year. It was the perfect place and everything we needed. Love also the animals and while it was bitter cold and snowing all week not just the view was incredible but the animals were still all around the property. It was a winter wonderland and wonderful animals just made it that much better. Its definitely a place we can highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Christmas on the farm

We needed a place for our three families to gather (total of eight adults and three teenagers) for Christmas as our home is under construction. The house was decorated and even a Christmas tree was up and decorated. overall, a great traditional Christmas feel to it, Moreen when the extra mile for our stay. But the hidden bonus was morning reveille the Roster provided, wishing us a Merry Christmas. Thank You Moreen we had a wonderful Christmas at your home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Setting for Thanksgiving

House was extremely well stocked with necessities, very clean, and excellent for a large family. Communications with the property manager were easy and any questions were answered immediately. Five Stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place for the Event

The property is fairly remote, which, to me, is especially nice! It was very welcoming and cozy. Maurine is a wonderful hostess meeting our needs and offering horse rides for my two grandkids. I was here for my dad's funeral. So, all the animals and comfort of the home were very nice. I loved our stay and would definitely recommend this beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was just like staying at granny’s house!

We loved our stay! Eight family members from across the country gathered for a wedding in Lapeer. We had plenty of beds, bathrooms, and privacy; but more importantly, a spacious, homey, kitchen/dining area where we could ALL sit around and chit chat. Plenty of cookware for preparing late night pizza rolls. Morning offered rocking chairs on the front porch where we sipped coffee and watched the farm animals going about their business on the warm fall day. This may not be the house for guests with an aversion to farm life because of the smells, dirt, and noise that come with it but for us, it was just like being at grandmas house. I only with we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute Joy

We (family of 8) can't get over how much we loved this place. The house is beautiful, it does show the charachter of an old wise woman! The animals are so fun, so loving, very theraputic and you just want to love them all. Maureen was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

We had reunion in the area. It was convenient. The home has three areas main bedroom, up one bedroom and down 2. Each of the 3 areas had a full bath. Lots of space, great working kitchen and lots of seating. We enjoyed the wrap around porch and the country air overlooking the pastures and animals. Fire pit out back with a stack of wood was inviting. Enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lonny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Communing with Nature

First of all, a warm thank you to Maurine, our hostess, who not only provided an absolutely beautiful home and loads of friendly and engaging animals for us to enjoy, but shines in her role as protector of the old, broken down and unwanted creatures who now have a home in her care. Our family of 6 is chock full of animal and nature lovers, so we had a truly wonderful visit. The guest house is a warm and welcoming place, decorated with French country charm and features a huge great room, wrap-around decks, chef's kitchen, a piano, fireplaces, 3 floors of rooms, great amenities and plenty of space for relaxing. The outdoors are shady and include a fire pit, which our family used almost every night. There were kayaks to take to the nearby lake, and a little dock where we fished as well. We watched sunrises and sunsets, and felt truly at home. But above all, the farm itself was the most wonderful part of our stay. Animals were everywhere, and we literally had free reign to walk around and "play" with them all day. It was not unusual to see us up in the morning in our pj's walking around looking for the kitties, or sitting on the porch waiting for the "jail break" when the goats were let out of the barn. We walked the long driveway lined th paddocks for the horses on each side, and made friends with them as they nuzzled our hands. Bottom line, if you love interacting with nature, you will not be disappointed here. Once again, Maurine, thanks again for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a cute fun place!!

We really enjoyed our stay! We had plenty of space for all 8 of us. So much fun seeing, petting, and playing with all the different animals. Maurine was very friendly and a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindi F. F., Dayton Ohio

Rescue animal farm

This farmhouse is in a rural area of Columbiaville with many varieties of animals wandering around! All very friendly! It sets way off the road and you have to manually open a gate to enter/ leave! The farmhouse beds are comfortable and plenty of room to sit for groups! There are no chairs around the bonfire so that was disappointing! Big front porch tho to sit on and watch the animals roaming around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Content R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our weekend

I rented this beautiful home for my wedding weekend, as our venue was close to the home, my guest and I had a great time here, the animals were great we really enjoyed them and I think they enjoyed all the pets we gave them , mourine was lovely and super helpful, it truly was just awesome, comfy beds pleanty of room, everything you need for a relaxing stay , just what we needed , thank you mourine for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael O., Ft. Collins, CO

Good location for a getaway but a few caveats

Overall, the location was remote and quiet (what we had hoped for) and the house was spacious. The overall property was great and backs up to Holloway Reservoir. There were many things that were a bit rough around the edges, rougher than should be expected, like missing siding on the back of the house, chewed up and scratched doors and trim throughout, loose boards on the deck, etc., but it was expected to be a bit less refined and more rural, so it wasn’t a deal breaker. The animals milling about, specifically the goats (and the baby goat most of all) were our two girls favorite part of the whole weekend. The fireflies in the field behind the house was also wonderful. We had rented the property for my niece’s small wedding. We had hoped the barn would be done before hand (as Maurine had promised) but construction delays happen, so we made adjustments and it worked out in the end. The only real negative was miscommunication with Maurine around her bringing up additional fees we needed to pay the evening before we left (beyond the rental fees through VRBO, which we had paid on time and in full). It left a large mark on an otherwise wonderful weekend. Hopefully, that issue won’t happen with any future events that she hosts. Due to the miscommunications, we would definitely not be interested in renting this property again, but would say that it is good for a small group getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023