Gowen, Michigan
LITTLE BLUE BUNGALOW
SLEEPS: 5
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
*LAKEFRONT (Horseshoe Lake, outside of Grand Rapids)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*2 KAYAKS INCLUDED (From May - October)
This classic, old-school cottage is fun for small families, hunters, and fisherman. Located on the popular all-sports Horseshoe Lake about an hour east of Grand Rapids, the Little Blue Bungalow sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms and has 1 bathroom. With a 24ft. private dock, you are able to bring your water vessels and dock them in view. And no worries trying to find a public launch, a private boat launch is just steps away. However, the property does come with 2 kayaks and a swimming raft! Although this property is located on Horseshoe Lake, you can access all 5 connecting lakes via waterway with a flat boat, canoe, or kayak, make a day's adventure for boaters!
Having a 3-seasoned screened-in porch with furniture allows you to enjoy the view in comfort. This home wouldn't be complete without a fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table to embrace the lake front views. In addition, the Little Blue Bungalow comes with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, water toys, board games, books, Wi-Fi, and a smart TV including Netflix and Hulu.
When it comes to suitability for multi-generational families, the area inside the cabin is absolutely ideal since it is a ranch setting, with just a few steps to reach the door facing the driveway. Still, if you want to walk down to the water's edge/ dock there is a significant incline. While there are small steps leading down to the water, there is NOT a railing. Please use caution. This walkway isn't suitable for anyone with balance concerns.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A/C: There is an AC unit by the Master bedroom which circulates nicely throughout the home. In addition, there are also portable fans throughout the home.
Animals: Birds, Squirrels, and Deer are most common.
ATV/Snowmobiles: Allowed. Must be transported to nearby trails.
Bathroom: There is a ¾ bathroom, which has a walk-in shower, toilet and sink (no bathtub)
Beach/Swimming: 75-foot lake front. You can swim into the lake right from the property.
Bedroom Configuration:
Master Bedroom = 1 Queen bed
2nd Bedroom = 1 Full bed with Bunk (sleeping 3)
Boats: (SEASONAL) 2 kayaks are provided! A swimming raft is available for your use! Basic life-jackets are also provided. (From May - October)
Bugs: Typical flies, mosquitoes, spiders, and ants.
Cable/Satellite TVs: a smart TV including Netflix and Hulu
Cell phone service: Good with most carriers
Coffee Maker: Traditional coffee pot/carafe style. Bring your own coffee.
Distances (approximately):
* Grand Rapids: 47 minutes
* Grand Haven (Lake Michigan): 1 hour 4 minutes
* Lansing: 1 hour 30 minutes
* Milestone Barn (Wedding Reception site): 1 hour
* Traverse City: 2 hours 23 minutes (131 miles)
Dock: New 24ft. roll-out private dock for your use.
Fire Pit: Yes. Wood is provided.
Fishing: Bring your poles. Great fishing, either off the dock or at local holes.
Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online at http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx
Grill: Propane gas grill - New in 2023
Game: Please enjoy yard Yahtzee during your stay!
Grocery Store: Approximate 10-minute drive into Greenville, MI.
Handicap Accessible: Must be able to navigate stairs and uneven terrain to enjoy this home and surrounding property.
Heat: Fireplace is the main source of heat. There is no furnace. A space heater is also provided!
Hunting: This property has WONDERFUL hunting grounds within minutes from the home. Turkey, pheasant, and deer are the most popular things hunted in this neck of the woods.
Internet: Wi-Fi included in your stay
Linens: Yes, we provide you with basic sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are particular about the thread count of your sheets, let us know, and we will make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets.
Parking: Can park 4 cars comfortably.
Pets: Not allowed
Privacy: Lake property with other homes in view.
Smoking: No smoking allowed of any kind, on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited.
Space: The lot is 180ft. deep and has 75ft. of waterfront
Closest Grocery Store: There is a grocery store approximately 10 minute drive into Greenville, MI. Meijer is there.
Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water.
Washer and dryer: Yes. Detergent is provided.
Water: This cottage has simple well water. It is hard water. There is NO water softener. There is a lot of iron in the water as a result. It may have a sulfur smell, like eggs. You may prefer to bring your own bottled water, as some guests find the taste in the cottage water to be too strong.
Wood: Wood for the firepit is provided.
The house was nice and cozy, and we had a good time. We really enjoyed kayaking the different lakes, and we look forward to going back again. The cons of this rental would be that the water is dark/weedy and you can't see into it. There was a swimming raft on the property, which did not have a ladder attached to it. I am not sure how someone could even climb onto said raft.
We were in town to close out a family’s estate and this cottage was a great retreat to recharge. The 3 season room was a peaceful spot to drink my coffee each morning.
It was a really nice stay for a quick weekend away. All the amenities you need for a home away from home were included. The only suggestion is the washer in the bedroom needed to be cleaned. It made the room smell like mildew. The shower head needs to be updated as it has red and orange rust coming out of it and have the water looked at. We are used to well water, but it seemed like it needed to be checked. All and all we had a nice time and enjoyed the water and mini beach area.
Great alternative to 10 days in a hotel. Having washer/dryer was really helpful. We were helping a family member with a project and wanted to have space of our own. Worked out perfectly
It was a beautiful place, very cozy.
Loved everything about our stay. It was just what we needed.
When I booked this property I was so happy because it was so close to all my family that was coming from Florida, Spain, etc. I ended up having emergency surgery 2 weeks before which put me on a walker and could not even really get in the lake but my family enjoyed it in the living room was relaxing and I did get to see a lake every morning and I was so happy. Thank you so much for everything. I'm sorry that the coffee filters and the coffee got packed (I didn't realize it until my daughter-in-law said. Omg! I thought they were your trash bags and coffee and filters!) It was a beautiful time. Thank you so much for having us
It's the kind of place to go and relax and recharge. I personally love the quiet and do nothing relaxing!
The home was clean. The check in process was simple. The lake was fun for fishing, kayaking, and my son to play in. We had a great breakfast at a small place in Greenville (Margo’s). However that’s where the good ends. The water from the faucets, sink, shower smelled awful. It was like it was filtered through dead fish guts. Imagine trying to shower in a small, enclosed, place with warm/steamy fish water. The lawn was very poorly maintained. The grass was very long, the bushes/weeds along walkways were over grown. The stairway going down the hill towards the water was very unsafe for small children and/or elderly. The grills were very dirty and in poor condition. We needed up going into town to purchase our own grill to use. The queen bed in the first bedroom was very uncomfortable. There is sand the entire length of the yard down a long the water that is not pictured. The sand was awful. Tons of flies, bees, and ants. No matter how hard you tried to keep the home clean you drug sand through the home. There was a very strong weed smell the whole weekend when outside coming from one of the neighboring homes. I would not recommend this location.
We had an amazing stay!! The place felt like home! It was cozy and very easy to work in the kitchen. When we arrived the firing place was already going making the cabin very inviting...we will definitely be back!!! Beautiful views as well...Thank you again!
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