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Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Marcellus, MI
  • Gravel Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Julian Winery
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Marcellus

In Marcellus .Stay at this Marcellus vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Gravel Lake and 12 miles (20 km) of Woolfe Park. Lake of the Woods and Lawton Golf Club are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gravel Lake - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St. Julian Winery - 25 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Warner Vineyards Winery - 25 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area - 31 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Western Michigan University - 45 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 39 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wakey Jake’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rock at Big Fish Lake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Country Lakes General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Amy’s Fabulous Diner - ‬10 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.

Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake

Lakefront property on Saddlebag Lake .Saddlebag Lake is very quiet and low boat traffic which make great escape for people who prefer peace and quiet. Bring your boat,kayak and enjoy you vacation on all sport lake connected to other lakes thru channel or if you prefer fishing lots of great fishing. Fully furnished with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Kitchen has all utensils with microwave. Family room has a big screen Fire TV DVD player and wifi internet. Washer/Dryer available for use. Big Rock restaurant a short distance away.Lots of other attractions with vine testing,Air Zoo,plenty of orchard all types.On site volleyball,basketball just bring your own ball and 4 person paddle boat free to use for guests.Boat, pontoon, kayak rental available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

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 birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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
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. Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Marcellus Lake House Saddlebag Lake
House Saddlebag Lake
Marcellus Lake Saddlebag Lake
Marcellus House On Saddlebag
Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake Marcellus
Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 32 mi (43-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

As of Aug 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake on Sep 2, 2025 start from $148.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake to downtown Marcellus?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Marcellus.

Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

RK S.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a relaxing vacation, with pretty views of the lake. We were there for the fireworks this year - a really nice surprise.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with plenty of space wil definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Love this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

It was an amazing place to stay it was beautiful and so nice wish we could have atayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 night trip for wedding

Nice quiet neighborhood, the lake that it was on is very peaceful. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Would rent again if i come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Place to Stay

This property is very clean. The lake view is beautiful especially now as the colors are changing. It is close to a restaurant that opens at 4. It is close to a local wedding venue. The owner is very quick to respond and was accommodating. arrive early
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Renter beware

I paid in full 10 months before my daughter’s wedding so this would be one less stressor. One week before check in the owner said we owed an additional 192 dollars because rates change in January. I tried to call him as I didn’t understand and he didn’t answer. He told me to contact VRBO if I had an issue. I did and they told me he cannot raise the rate and that they would reach out and warn him about his behavior. Even after all of that, he still insisted we owed him. A review in June 2024 noted that the owner said they owed more money so this appears to be a pattern. Thankfully we were able to stay despite this “outstanding balance.” The place was very nice. Bring drinking water if you do rent from him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camp P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake House

House was prefect for our family. House was very clean. Nice deck with gas grill and great lake side yard. Plenty of room for outdoor games. The view is very relaxing as you look out at across the lake at forest. Many different birds including Bald Eagles and lots of geese.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, on a beautiful lake!

We just returned from a beautiful stay in this nice home. Saddlebag lake is beautiful to capture amazing sunsets and enjoy access to the bigger lakes for amazing swimming. The house came stocked with all amenities as listed. Only a few minor obstacles were noticed. Nothing that was a surprise or hindered our vacation. The initial step into the house is quite large. Those with bad knees can grab two of the wooden blocks in front of the garage to assist with the step. If you have never lived in a house on the lake, the well water is full of a lot of iron and other natural minerals. This wreaks havoc on shower heads and toilets. The master toilet works fine, the second bathroom does not. As with the shower heads. The master worked fine and met all our bathing needs. The wifi reaches quite a distance, in fact two houses away and still connected. For some reason it does not work in the master bath, for men who like to scroll or read in their morning routines. The owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive. He has several pontoon options for rent. Note as of July 18th there is a no wake warning on the lake by order of the Sheriff. The water level is exceedingly high. A number of neighboring piers are under water, and water is above the shoreline. Overall, we had an amazing stay and would happily return again next year! Thank you to the owner for making you home available to others at a reasonable cost!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Lake House with Nice Spaces

This listing was accurate, and the outdoor space was lovely. The inside of the home was clean and neat. The beds were comfortable. However, there were a number of issues that made our stay less than ideal. On check in day, the owner asked for additional money, above and beyond the full amount I paid 10 months prior. The toilet in the primary bathroom did not work, and the one in the secondary bathroom struggled but was usable. For a party of 6, each bathroom was stocked with only one towel each (no hand towels or wash cloths) and one personal sized soap--no shampoo or conditioner, so we made a trip to the dollar store, which was very inconvenient since we were in Marcellus to attend a rehearsal dinner and wedding and did not have much extra time. We were unable to access the WIFI, and the service in that area for Verizon phones is very, very poor. The working bathroom door did not lock, and the shower water ran gritty, so getting ready for our daughter's wedding (90 degree day) was unpleasant. The biggest issue for our family was the water quality. We live in the country and are used to well water, but we found this water undrinkable. We did not come prepared with bottled water. Although a Keurig was available, there were no K Cups in sight and honestly, I would not drink coffee made with this water. Bring your own drinking water, bath towels, beach towels, soap and shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation

Our second time staying at this property. Our family had fun swimming and fishing from the pier. The large deck was fantastic with the view of the lake. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean property, enjoyed the stay very much. Saw Bald Eagles every day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip with Dad and Brothers

Quiet area good relaxing enjoyment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We enjoyed our weekend even though we had a lot of rain. Visited Shipshewana as it was not that far south from the house. The lake looked wonderful even though weather did not permit us to enjoy it. Couple of items worth noting are the front door really needs a step added. It is a giant step down going out which can surprise you. Also the plateware has a gold metallic ring design which when used in microwave will spark. Not good. We used paper towel to heat items in the microwave. Overall a nice quiet neighborhood on what looks like a good fishing lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Adventure

We traveled from out of town to attend a wedding on a local farm. The lake house was a perfect location. The weather was a little challenging but we made it thru. Cannot wait to stay again in the summer so we can enjoy the lake more with our family. The home had everything we needed thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

Great property, beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Remus P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

Good stay , work group stay
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Another great stay at this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House on Lake

The house was very clean. It has several upgrades. There was a new couch, gas grill, new refrigerator, and bench on dock. The lake was great for fishing, swimming, boating, and kayaking. This is a very relaxing place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Y B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place for a vacation

I, my sister and my brother in law stayed here for a week while visiting family in the area. The views were wonderful, the house was clean and we had everything we needed. The layout was perfect for us, with the family room and kitchen in the middle of the house. There was also a wonderful restaurant nearby where we had dinner several times. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Living the Lake Life

We had a lovely time at this lake house! We found it to be super clean and spacious compared to other homes in this price point. The deck was really big, and we brought our own canopy so that practically the whole thing was shaded. The yard is also a good size but a bit squishy as you get closer to the lake. We brought our boat and some of our own water toys but family also enjoyed the paddle boat that was provided. Owner was easy to communicate with and flexible with our request to put our boat on the dock before our check in time. Overall, it was fun to live the lake life here for a couple of days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023