Belding, Michigan
Summary:
Welcome to Priscilla's Place on Big Pine Island Lake! Our cozy retreat offers a serene lakeside experience. Enjoy breathtaking views, fishing, boating & swimming in the clear waters of Big Pine Island Lake. Priscilla's Place is a charming cottage that provides a comfortable & relaxing stay with its well-appointed amenities. Immerse yourself in nature, explore hiking trails or simply unwind on the sundeck. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, Priscilla's Place is the perfect getaway.
The Space:
This property features a fully-stocked kitchen, private lake access, 2 paddle boards, large sundeck with propane grill, in-unit laundry, beach fire pit, private boat dock, private balcony, lightning-fast WiFi, smart TV, multiple A/C units to keep all guests cool (no central air), 2 bathrooms, pontoon rental on the lake, and complete privacy throughout your stay. Additionally, there is room for 3 vehicles at the cottage. Sorry, no pets are allowed at this property for any reason.
**Special discounts for extended stays! Enjoy 10% off for weekly stays (7+ nights) and 20% off for monthly stays (30+ nights). Contact us for more information.
Guest Access:
Guests will enjoy exclusive access to the cottage and room for 3 vehicles. The property is self-check-in, so please carefully read the check-in instructions prior to arrival. Property amenities are private lake access, 2 paddle boards, a spacious sundeck with a grill and fire pit. You have around-the-clock access to your space through our custom-coded keypad deadbolt locks. To ensure your safety, all of our properties are equipped with Ring video doorbell cameras and noise decibel measuring devices inside the unit (Please note: devices do not have recording features).
Please note that there are multiple steps leading to the entrance, making it inaccessible for wheelchairs. Guests should bring their own beach towels and water toys. Additionally, guests are allowed to bring their own boats or jet skis and use the dock in front of the home, with the public boat launch located nearby.
The Neighborhood:
Belding, Michigan is a small city nestled in Ionia County and renowned for its idyllic location on Big Pine Island Lake. This charming neighborhood combines residential areas and vacation homes, offering residents and visitors picturesque lake views and abundant outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding forests and parks provide opportunities for hiking and biking, while the lake attracts wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. With its friendly community and serene atmosphere, Belding on Big Pine Island Lake presents a tranquil and nature-rich environment for those seeking a peaceful lakeside experience and a deep connection to the outdoors.
Getting Around:
In Belding, transportation is diverse, catering to different preferences and needs. Private vehicles are a popular choice due to well-maintained roads and available parking facilities. Walking is a pleasant option for short distances, especially in the charming downtown area. Biking is also encouraged, thanks to bike-friendly routes, and rentals are available locally. While public transportation may be limited, there could be local bus or shuttle services, and ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft offer convenient alternatives. For a unique experience, pontoon rentals on the lake provide a distinctive way to explore the area.
Other Things to Note:
Book with confidence at this property, as they offer a risk-free cancellation policy allowing you to cancel up to 1 day before check-in for a full refund. However, local residents must obtain prior authorization before booking to maintain property integrity and ensure safety.
Absolutely NO pets at this property for any reason.
Guests are responsible for maintaining the propane tank and firewood is not provided. The property does not exchange or fill the propane tank after each guest use.
To enhance safety and security, all guests must sign a rental agreement and complete the Enso Connect verification process, which includes ID and selfie uploads. Guests will receive an online boarding pass with access instructions.
Long Term Rentals (30 days or more) may require a security deposit.
Enjoy our complimentary starter kit of guest supplies, including coffee, dishwasher pods, trash bags, paper towel, toilet paper, laundry pods, and dryer sheets, where applicable. Please note that any extra supplies desired beyond the starter kit are the responsibility of the guests.
Interaction with Guests:
While we respect our guests' privacy, we are always available to assist when needed. Mitten provides a dedicated guest communications team that operates 24/7, ready to handle mid-stay turnovers upon request and promptly address any unexpected maintenance issues.
We loved this location, it has been the closest sonfar to grattan raceway. Beautiful property
We returned with our family for round two this summer and had the best time. This time we rented a pontoon boat from the neighbors three doors down. So easy and so much fun! Love this place and little lake ❤️
The sandy beach area was great for our younger family. The water is clean but the sand ends only a few feet into the water and becomes weedy so swimming is a challenge. The cottage was nice and spread out with multiple areas to relax, sleep, and eat. If you plan to bring a boat be prepared in how to deal with your trailer as it will not be allowed within your designated spots.
The cottage and beach are great! Well maintained and exactly as described. The lake is very busy on the weekend but very quiet weekdays. Stairs down to the cottage entrance and more down to the beach are tricky and not as well maintained as expected. If you plan to use the grill, bring your own tank as they don't supply it. First experience with company owned property like this was OK, but not as personal by any means.
The house was just like photos showed. There are tons of steps, but it clearly states that in photos and description. We brought our boat and loved having it parked at the dock all week. The sand/beach area was a huge bonus for us since we enjoy being outside and by the water. We did enjoy playing the card/board games and the coffee bar was perfect. The screened in porches were great! We are actually thinking about booking again.
The house is very clean and the beach did amazing. Not the best swimming water, which you can’t tell from photos. If it’s in the description, I must have missed it. Other than that we had a great time. Very nice public park near there and we found a cider place that has events during the week.
We enjoyed it so much that we booked another stay just a few hours after our arrival. Very accurate description, had everything we needed, and the private beach is awesome! Excited to return for Labor Day weekend!
Great place. We loved it.
The house is exactly as advertised - comfy, great views, and fully stocked! We really enjoyed our visit here and had everything we needed. Just keep in mind that it is managed by a property manager, so requests are super quick. They were helpful when contacted but takes some time. If you are flying inC highly recommend renting a car because you will not be able to easily get a ride back due to is more rural location. But that makes it the perfect getaway too!
Everything was exactly as shown in the pictures. I would highly recommend it.
We had a track day nearby and had several of us stay here and it worked out great!! Thank you
We fully enjoyed our stay! The private beach was our favorite. Charming house perfect for families!
The house was perfect for what we needed. Super cozy with tons of windows, a gorgeous deck with a grill and a beautiful beach. The only con was the steps. There are a lot of them, they’re deteriorating cement and completely uneven. Could be dicey for older folks, kids and/or just plain clutzy people like me.
Great house and great location! The house was well stocked and very clean. Bathrooms have been updated and were clean and stocked with supplies and towels. Bedrooms upstairs (2) were clean and had air conditioning units that worked so good! Lots of fans available for common areas that don’t have A/C. Many places to hang out- screened in porch, deck with propane grill and chairs and table. Beach area was clean with about 8 Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. Downstairs has two twin beds and a huge updated bathroom and laundry are. There is a coffee bar with pods and ground coffee. Had a little trouble unlocking the code box upon arrival but the management company resolved it pretty quickly. Upstairs toilet doesn’t work so great - causes problems with a group staying there. Lots of windows to open to get breezes from the lake. Fun to people watch on the lake with boats, skiers, and tubers. Local store only about a mile away. Indoors was cabin decor and very cute. Would definitely rent again and go back!
Such a great place!! Right on the sandy beach with a dock to park your boat (which I rented for the week). So cozy and comfortable in the house with great deck/outdoor space! Loved it!!
The original listing lied about the house having adequate air conditioning. When we arrived the the house was 86 degrees. We contacted the number that had texted us the check in door code. They tried to troubleshoot without success. After this, we showered after a long travel and after plugging in a hair dryer the outlets in that room stopped working which conveniently cut off 1 of 2 portable AC units and a fan adding to the heat. After troubleshooting we again contacted them. After that we discovered the wifi was not working. We again contacted them as free wifi and smart TV was part of the listing. They finally sent someone who claimed they were a friend who offered to come help. The lady tried troubleshooting the wifi however could not figure it out. She also agreed that AC units were working but the house was not cooling. I understandably agreed we could go without wifi but could not see making our young children stay in 86 degree heat after an 11 hour drive. She noted she would talk to the owner. We had absolutely no resolution and were forced to sleep in extreme heat. We even cleaned the AC units filters which were absolutely disgusting. The next morning I spoke with someone from the rental agency Mitten Housing. Of course it was difficult to hear or have any conversation since their idea of air conditioning was 4 fans and 2 portable AC units. The lady that we spoke with told me she did not understand what we expected and that if we were hot to go jump in the lake to cool off. My 2 year old is obviously not old enough to just go jump in the lake. I simply asked if they could find a way to get the temperature under 80 degrees we would be satisfied. The lady also let out a secret that the lady who came the previous night was the owner. Why lie about your identity and tell me you thought it was too hot for my children to stay in yet do nothing to help. By the way the owner lives next door and watches everything. We asked for some type of credit for our troubles and only received a $50 discount for the wifi which Comcast came our last day and determined the owner simply needed to re-login into the account. After she left she trash talked us and our situation with the Comcast technicians as this was overheard by guests we were entertaining for dinner. I cannot say how horrible we were treated and how our stay was. The unprofessionalism was profound. I recommend checking into other listings.
We really loved all of the gathering places! Amazing sandy beach area. Great lake view. Nice updates while maintaining the retro vibe.