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Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Gym
Explore the area
Portage, MI
- Gourdneck LakePlace, Gourdneck Lake6 min walk
- West LakePlace, West Lake2 min drive
- Western Michigan UniversityPlace, Western Michigan University18 min drive
- Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)10 min drive
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About the area
Portage
With a stay at this vacation home in Portage, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gourdneck Lake and West Lake. .This vacation home is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Western Michigan University and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Schrier Park.
What's nearby
- Gourdneck Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- West Lake - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Air Zoo - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
- Wings Event Center - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
- Western Michigan University - 18 min drive - 18.3 km
Getting around
- Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 24 min drive
- Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Culver's - 9 min drive
- Garcia's Mexican Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar - 9 min drive
- Main Street Pub - 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)
Ring doorbell/camera @ west entrances, and camera covering backyard/lake for security purposes (and outside garage door opener if camera has been left down). Contact host for security questions/turning off (or private access for extended stays)
Vehicle to housed in garage whenever possible (for easiest/safest access)
Fireplace not to be operated without Owner Instructions (Ventless and not meant to be ran for extended times)
Snow Removal Policy: In the event of snow - guest to maintain clearing snow and safe conditions for walking/vehicles. Snow Shovel in garage available for use.
Guest to remain accessible and responsive to host at all times during stay (via text/phone/notifications from here/VRBO)
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)
Ring doorbell/camera @ west entrances, and camera covering backyard/lake for security purposes (and outside garage door opener if camera has been left down). Contact host for security questions/turning off (or private access for extended stays)
Vehicle to housed in garage whenever possible (for easiest/safest access)
Fireplace not to be operated without Owner Instructions (Ventless and not meant to be ran for extended times)
Snow Removal Policy: In the event of snow - guest to maintain clearing snow and safe conditions for walking/vehicles. Snow Shovel in garage available for use.
Guest to remain accessible and responsive to host at all times during stay (via text/phone/notifications from here/VRBO)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- 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
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Things to do
- Gym
- 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)
- Fire extinguisher
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: 23
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators