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Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with in-room kitchens

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Interior
5 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Grand Junction, MI
  • Place, Great Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Gun Lake Casino
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Junction

On the beach.At this Grand Junction vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Great Bear Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Jeptha Lake Golf Course. Also, Saddle Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and North Scott Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Great Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Western Michigan University - 40 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Gun Lake Casino - 49 min drive - 46.2 miles
  • Oval Beach - 50 min drive - 45.2 miles
  • Silver Beach - 57 min drive - 49.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frida’s Cantina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Country Fare Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nino's Pizza & Subs - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blinker's Diner - ‬19 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.

Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.

Enjoy lakefront living at its best on the best lake around!

Great Bear Lake is one of the nicest all sport lakes in Southwest Michigan. With and average depth of 30 feet and a clean sandy bottom.

Boat:
Pontoon Boat will be included with your stay (5 night minimum from June-September)
Guests will be responsible to fill gas tank upon departure.(Gas cans will be provided).

*****We will no longer be allowing renters to bring Jet Ski’s or Speedboats or any other watercraft. The lake isn’t really ideal for Jet Skis****. We understand if this doesn’t work for some people but we don’t want to be liable for one of our families or neighbors being involved in an accident due to renters that don’t follow the laws set by DNR.
NO TENTS on the property
Outside:
Large Deck with table and chairs and a railing table that looks out at the lake
5 steps down to a shaded flat yard 40’ down to the water.
Private walkout Beach (in full sun) with sandy bottom swim area.
Foam Swim Pad (Lily pad) to play on.
Private Dock
6-kayaks
1-paddle boards
We have plenty of Lifejackets Sizes: baby’s - xxl
Noodles to float on

Boat:
Pontoon Boat will be included with your stay (5 night minimum from June-September)
Guests will be responsible to fill gas tank upon departure.(Gas cans will be provided).

If you want to fish, please bring your own fishing gear. Fishing is great! Catch Largemouth, Perch, Northern, Bluegill, and Crappie right off of the dock. 16 and older will need to purchase a fishing license.
Fire pit = There will be enough firewood to last all week (If you need more, there will be an extra $50.00 charge)
Grill= Charcoal (you will need to provide your own charcoal)
Hammock
Large deck by the dock with grill, table and chairs along with lounge chairs.

Backyard games available:
Bags
Boccie ball
Yard Dice

Beach Towels:
Please bring your own. We will have a couple "emergency" towels.

During the week, you will practically have the lake to yourselves. Plus it’s not that crowded on the weekend either.

Inside:
Central Heating and A/C throughout (1 unit controls one side of house, one unit controls other side of house).
Bonus A/C unit in upstairs bedroom

Free Wifi
Landline if needed

Beds: You will have plenty places to sleep and relax. All of our beds are clean and have zip-up waterproof mattress covers on them. There are also covers on the pillows as well. Most of the beds have brand new memory foam mattresses. We have a couple regular pillow top mattresses as well. There are plenty of clean linens.

Master: King with plenty of room for air mattress if desired (Room is huge!)
Smart TV

Bunk Room: Twin over Twin Bunk
Smart TV

Loft Room: Full and Loft with Twin
Smart TV

Bedroom: King with plenty of room for air mattress.
Smart TV

Upstairs Bedroom: 2-Queens and 2-Fulls

Main Level:
Dining Room Table (Seats 8)
Island (Seats 5)
Bar Counter (Seats 3)
Spacious Living Room with Couches/Chairs TV

Kitchen:
Full Size Fridge w/icemaker
****Extra Full Size Fridge in Garage****
Beverage Fridge
Electric Glass top stove
Microwave
Giant Sink
Dishwasher
Desk off of the kitchen for a laptop or work space.
Full stocked kitchen (crock pot, frying pans, pots, plates, utensils, etc.)
Keurig Combo Coffee Maker 12 cup/1 cup- filters are provided. You will need to bring coffee grounds and/or K-Cups

Upstairs:
Spacious living room/ play area
Full Bathroom
Shuffleboard table
Giant Bag chair that turns into a Queen bed. Two big comfy couches and chair
TV with Fire Stick

Linens and Bath Towels will be provided.

Toiletries:
Toilet Paper= 4 rolls will be supplied, You will need to bring more.
Paper Towels= 2 rolls will be supplied. You will need more.
Body Wash
Shampoo and Conditioner
Body Lotion

We also have:
Children’s books
Board Games
Cards

Grocery stores close by:
Wagoner’s (Bloomingdale -5 minute drive/ this grocery store is great for little items that you need or forgot)
Dollar General (Bloomingdale -5 minute drive)
Wal-Mart (South Haven-20 minute drive)
Meijer (South Haven-20 minute drive)

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Fireworks are allowed to be shot off on property.
No Boating or Kayaking after dark.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.8 mi (52-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. to downtown Grand Junction?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi away from Grand Junction.