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Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, music library, video library

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Room options

About the neighborhood

Columbiaville

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Buttercup Beach and Otisville Veteran's Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

$200 nightly

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

ONE dog ONLY per stay, preferably 50 pounds or less on a leash only. Pet fee is a CLEANING fee to be paid for each pet.

We welcome well supervised children. Farms are fun but can also be tedious for parents with children to supervise.

Rental Agreement must be filled out in it's entirety before your reservation is confirmed by owner of premises.

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: We welcome one dog per stay under 50 pounds.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: We will reassess after Covid 19
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Country Farm

Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Columbiaville

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Columbiaville, close to Buttercup Beach, Lake Henson, and Natter Lake. You'll also find Picnic Lake and Dock Lake nearby.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

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

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all accommodations.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT), which is 26.7 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals?

Yes, every accommodation at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals comes with a deck.

Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Corry T.

Oct 9, 2025

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

Eugene W.

Oct 9, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mNm S.

Oct 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

It was very clean. Lot's of space. The access to the river was awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin A.

Sep 17, 2025

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.

Aug 25, 2025

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

Aug 13, 2025

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.

Jul 29, 2025

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.

Jul 19, 2025

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AA6899

Jul 18, 2025

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.

Jul 5, 2025

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

Jul 1, 2025

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.

Jun 25, 2025

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.

Jun 16, 2025

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.

Feb 1, 2025

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

Jan 8, 2025

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.

Dec 9, 2024

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.

Nov 1, 2024

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.

Oct 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Oct 19, 2024

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.

Sep 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Sep 8, 2024

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.

Aug 13, 2024

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.

Jul 9, 2024

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.

Jun 17, 2024

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

Sep 24, 2023

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