3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

Hastings, Michigan
$265 avg/night
Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
*Lakefront-directly on Long Lake
Near the quaint town of Hastings, Michigan where you normally find everything you need, from restaurants, parks, Starbucks and Walmart. you'll find the Joyful Retreat Cottage. Just a 15 minute drive outside of town, through the beautiful tree-lined Dogwood Drive roadway leading to the cottage, you see beautiful Long Lake. Park your car just off the quiet road and walk down the 18 steps to the entryway for thecottage. Each step leads you closer to your relaxing vacation. Enter the cabin and you'll be surrounded by the comfortable-sized kitchen. No need to trip over each other as you are preparing the family meal here. We have the ideal table for playing cards, just off the kitchen.

Around the corner, you'll find 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the other twin bunk beds. There is also a bathroom on this main level.

A few feet away, the living room is large and overlooks Long Lake. Large windows line the wall to let you soak in the gorgeous lakefront. In the corner of the living room, you'll see a stairway leading to the lower level. On the lower level, you'll find an additional bedroom and bathroom, plus easy access to the outside deck overlooking Long Lake, plus the stairway down to the swimming area. The lower level has lower ceilings. If you are 6'2 or taller, it may not be comfortable for you to walk around.

The swimming area has a sandy bottom. If your kids would like to build a sand castle, they can do so at the property next door (owned by the same couple, as they are working on the renovations. You will have no next door neighbors during your stay, as the other cottage is being thoroughly renovated. No work will be done during your stay.

Enjoy soaking in the traditional cottage experience here at Joyful Retreat! Your family will feel the joy of being together here!

Bedroom Layout:
Bedroom #1: Main floor~queen size bed
Bedroom #2: Main floor~twin size bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Lower level (Walkout to lakefront) -Queen size bed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air conditioning: Central air! We also have 2 box fans if you need them.

Beach: While there is not a wide sand beach, the bottom of Long Lake is sandy. Plus, there is a sandbox next door for your sole use. (Same owners working on a full renovation, so you won't have neighbors during your stay.)

Boats: We have 1 canoe, 1 paddle boat and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy on the lake during your stay.


Dock: Bring your boats! There is a public boat launch at the end of the lake. You can dock your boat at the cottage. We have a 30 foot dock. Boats up to 18 feet long are welcome.

Fire pit: Yes, there is an outdoor fire pit.

Swimming: Yes, this cottage has a sandy bottom swimming area off the dock. Guests have had a positive swimming experience here.

TV: There is 1 TV in the living room with a DVD & VHS player. We are able to get 13 channels, including local TV. Downstairs sitting room has a TV with a VCR. Downstairs bedroom has a TV/DVD player. There are lots of VCR tapes and DVD disks available.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Rafting Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Check in was very easy, the renter let us check in a little early, house was clean and tidy, plenty of room to relax, nice view of the lake, canoe, kayaks, and a paddle boat to use. This would have been a perfect stay if there was internet service and extra throw blankets to use. I will double check when booking any rental now for internet service.

  • Karen H.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    We had three generations together and it was a wonderful time. This location was clean and comfortable. It was well supplied as listed. Great communication with the owner. The check in and out were easy.

  • Laurie K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We stayed for 5 nights with our family and had an awesome time. Our grandsons loved the fishing, paddle boat and canoe. Swimming was easy as you could walk right into the water.We enjoyed our stay and plan to return!

  • Vicki R.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    My 90 year old mom, 2 of my granddaughters and I stayed a week at this cozy cottage. (My mom didn't care for all the steps but we knew there were some to get to the cottage.) It was great to have 2 bathrooms. The deck was amazing, plenty of seating. The girls loved the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat. The paddleboat was fun! We had a great week despite thunderstorms one night and I ended up with an extra grandchild in bed with me. It was a great place to relax and spend the week!

  • C P.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    The house was very clean. Great fishing off the pier, steps away from the door. Nice elevated patio. Quiet. Easy to access. Short trip to Hastings, which is a pleasant step back in time. Several good restaurants downtown. Plenty of shopping. Walmart close for supplies. Will return.

  • Lori M.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    The cottage was very clean, which was much appreciated! The grandkids loved to use the paddleboat to go over to the sandbar and swim, which was a perfect depth to swim and lake bottom was all sand. They also spent much time jumping off the dock and swimming there, although the lake bottom is a bit more mucky there. The 2 kayaks were a lot of fun for kids and adults as well. Fire pit and chairs were excellent, as was the charcoal grill (was too hot to cook inside!). All in all a great, fun week!

  • Kathy V.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    This cottage has a wonderful deck and dock. So much outdoor seating! We appreciated the kayaks and canoe, with plenty of life jackets. The steps off the deck were steep. We liked the grassy yard for bean bags and games. The beds were adequate (some better than others). There was a great stock of towels. The kitchen was well stocked but did not have a lot of silverware. The lower level has low ceilings (which made showers for the over 6 ft interesting). We appreciated the firepit and the air conditioning! The owner is great to communicate with and was flexible with our family members coming and going. We brought our boat and the lake is great for skiing and tubing. Overall a great place to relax and spend time with family.

  • Mike T.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    We had a great stay. The place is very clean and the beds are comfortable. The dock was fun to swim from and fish. We really enjoyed our week on Long Lake.

  • CHERYL H.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this cute little cabin on the lake. Everything we needed was provided and check-in and check-out was easy. Our favorite place to hang out was on the decks. Our Grandchildren loved swimming and paddle boating around the lake and we loved watching the busy turtles, fish and birds. Gary and Joy were very accommodating and quick to respond to any inqueries.

  • Michael E.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Very relaxing stay, loved our time on the deck. There was very little boat traffic on the lake and usually Pontoon boats. House shopping is very stressful so being able to come back to the cottage and relax by the water was a great way to spend the evening. Thanks Gary and hope to be back this fall.

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$265+
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