Waterfront Cottage in Southern Michigan | Cottage in Colon

10.0 (10 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Colon Cottage | Waterfront Cottage in Southern Michigan

3 Bedroom Cottage in Colon

Waterfront cottage in southern MI - an easy drive from Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Columbus and anywhere in between.
Canoe and kayaks are available, or bring your own. There is dock space for your shallow water boat as well. See other B.Y.O. items below.
The house has a mix of custom made furniture and art by the owner and his father and serves as his family's getaway between guest stays.
From the patio of the cottage, you are just footsteps away from the shoreline. It is a shallow water channel off of Palmer lake and also connected to Long lake. Lots of birds to be spotted and fish to be caught. The area is diverse in real estate from grand lake houses to mobile homes.
The United States Congress recognizes Colon as "The Magic Capital of the World" and you will see that theme around town. Overall, a very rural area, but there are several good spots to eat around town and there are no fast food chains and plenty of clean country air.

Waterfront Cottage in Southern Michigan is located in Colon. Waterfront Cottage in Southern Michigan provides accommodation, featuring Accessibility, Entertainment, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features Accessibility, Entertainment, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Waterfront Cottage in Southern Michigan has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Colon has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Colon, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
Activities
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library
General
  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • In a rural location
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: please pick up the poop. plastic bags provided. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Janet S.
Aug 19, 2025 11:51:13 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Amazing host and home. Had a perfect stay and would highly recommend!
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