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Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations

Vacation home in Portage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82650 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Portage, MI
  • Place, Gourdneck Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, West Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Air Zoo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portage

Within a short walk of Gourdneck Lake, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of West Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Gourdneck Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • West Lake - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Air Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Western Michigan University - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Firekeepers Casino - 36 min drive - 38.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garcia's Mexican Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bob's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Y'OPA Frozen Yogurt - ‬8 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.

Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations

4-bedroom, 2-bathroom lake house that offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and serene natural beauty. Conveniently nestled on Austin Lake, this property boasts incredible lake views, abundant water activities, and a full private dock/beachfront for your enjoyment that are just steps away from the living room. With kayaks and a canoe at your disposal (seasonal), you'll have everything you need for unforgettable lake adventures. There's plenty of private dock space to bring your own boat.

The Space:
The spacious living area features a large living room and windows out to the lake views. Unwind out on the deck or inside on the couches, or gather around to watch your favorite sports and shows on the 75" flat-screen.

The kitchen is fully-equipped, offering modern appliances, ample counter space, and all the essential cookware to cook or grill out. Enjoy meals out on the furnished deck with seating for everyone (5 person table + picnic table) and enjoy the serene lake views as your backdrop. *No dishwasher.

Outdoor Space:
Step out onto the large deck and take in the captivating scenery over the 50 feet of sandy shoreline on Austin Lake. Take in the sun on the deck, the private dock or take out the kayaks and canoe to explore or do some large mouth bass fishing.

Great place for family gatherings or extended corporate stays (just message us). We pride ourselves in helping families relocating to to the area to help foster an even better community and make that transition as enjoyable as possible. This is a completely smoke-free property, and no pets are allowed. Please no work vehicles w/o discussing first. Parking includes garage/remote (single vehicle), and 1-2 single lane (smaller) driveway. Neighborhood is zoned single-family. No parking in the yard.

Dedicated office/work space in each Bedroom (extra monitors for the Zoomers), plus a dedicated office/reading room/flex space that opens into the living room and on out to the lake. Laundry Room is included and set to go for your convenience. Towels (bath and beach) and standard toiletries also included.

We continue to make improvements and renovations to the property (particularly some of the outside). Please be careful when traversing the stairs (shorter/some are slightly uneven) and use handrail.

<10 minutes from the nearby shopping, numerous breweries (including Bell's Brewery and Latitude 42), and the AZO Airport and AirZoo. ~15 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo and WMU. Snow skiing resort within 40 minutes. Perfectly located halfway between Chicago/Detroit (with Amtrak service to both ~15 min away)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please park overnight in driveway or inside garage only - thank you. Property accommodates 1 regular size vehicle in the garage, and 1-2 in driveway
Quite Hours are from 9p-9am to respect the peace of our incredible neighbors. No noise should be audible to the neighbors during those times.
No smoking of any kind on the property

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Portage within a short 6-minute walk of Gourdneck Lake. You'll also find South Westnedge Park and Air Zoo within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations?

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

Does Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations have a hot tub?

No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.), which is 5.7 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations?

Yes, every accommodation at Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations comes with a deck.

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