Dowagiac, Michigan
The Dutch Resort is under new ownership and many improvements are being made to the property, including some that are not immediately visible to guests.
The visible improvements, such as the new landscaping, hardwood flooring, new back staircase to connect the Florida room to the back fire pit and basement bar area, newly painted walls, decorations, and upgraded appliances in the kitchen add to the aesthetic appeal and use of the property and create a more pleasant and enjoyable environment for our guests.
The upgrades, such as the new roof, repairs to the exterior walls, and improved drainage, will help ensure the safety and comfort of guests, while the new pool filtration system and water softener will enhance your overall experience.
The property sits on 2 ½ acres in southwestern Michigan, just behind the 9th green of the newly restored Spruce Ridge golf course. The first tee is 40 yards from our front door.
Our house offers over 7,000 sq ft of space for your entire family/group/friends and can sleep up to 30 people.
The Dutch has:
8 bedrooms
6 full bathrooms
5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in the main house
3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms in the guest house (connected indoor to the main house)
A fully equipped kitchen adjacent to a large dining room
A large living room and a card room
A glass-enclosed 1,160 sq. ft. "Florida Room" overlooking a 60x25 ft indoor pool w/basketball hoop in pool
An indoor pool room encompassing 3,600 sq. ft. with a hot tub
A 2,500 sq. ft. recreation area downstairs with a large wet bar, TV and pool table.
Four golf courses within a 20 minute drive.
There are several lakes within 5-20 minutes drive.
Four Winds Casino is a short 5 mile drive.
30 miles from Notre Dame.
For winter sports, Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard is just 15 miles away in Jones, MI. There are 3 other ski resorts including Timber Ridge in Gobles, MI, within 35 miles of the house.
Downtown Dowagiac, Michigan offers an array of restaurants and small shops.
Please note that for US Holiday weekends, there is a 3 night minimum.
Two Golf package rates (Platinum and Gold) are available on a per person/per night basis and include golf with cart. These rates are not reflected on the platform. Please inquire.
Property is quite old and hasn't been updated in years. There is a lot of space and the pool is quite large but over chlorinated. The rooms on the pool level had a strong chlorine smell. No heat in the basement except for a space heater. Kitchen is very small with only one refrigerator in the house. Bathrooms not in the best of shapes, rust on some faucets and bathtubs.
We stayed at the retreat house for a family vacation with 24 people including children, teens and adults. The rental is not fancy, but there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy the week. This rental is HUGE! The pool/hot tub area was a big hit with everyone. The location in Dowagiac was also great. We were within a few minutes of restaurants, shops, golf courses and other activities. We did have a couple of maintenance needs during our stay, but Beth and Steve were accessible and sent help quickly. We have already booked again for next year.
We rented this house to have time with our kids and grandkids and my mother-in-law. When we were all there, we had 25 total and there was plenty of room for everyone! During our stay, we didn't have to make plans to go anywhere -- or have to worry about the weather -- because the pool was the entertainment! The hot tub had good jets, and it was actually hot. :) Yes, there were some odd parts to the house, but it made it interesting. The guest house is attached to the main house, but you have to walk outside or through the pool area to get to it. Our families with young children stayed in the main house, and we DID have enough people who could stay in the guest house. But that may be helpful for others to know. We loved the dining room on nights when there were only 13 of us. When we had more people, we put extra folding tables (that we brought) in the Florida room. There was plenty of room for us to all eat together. The owners were very easy to get ahold of, and they were very helpful. Thank you for helping us make memories!
We had a couple of hiccups during our stay but the property manager was very responsive when contacted and remedied the problems very quickly. Overall we had a good stay. We had 18 people, 4 generations. The kids really enjoyed the pool and playing in the recreation room that overlooks the pool. The adults enjoyed evenings in the basement. There was plenty of room for all to spread out. We were able to all enjoy dinners together at the large dining room table. The property was close enough to enjoy a day at St. Joseph and another at Warren Dunes as well as a nice cookout on our first evening. Overall a good stay and great family time. I would recommend the property for any large gathering.
The property is nice and spacious. There were plenty of beds and seating that accommodated our large group. The property manager was respectful, helpful, and prompt in his reply the our every concern and query. It was a really fun stay.
Nice time, but to much money for the old stove, and warm jacuzzi tub
The indoor pool was a big hit for everyone
The property worked well for our family. Enough bedrooms to accommodate 9 different families
We stayed for a long weekend with about 13 friends. The house had everything we needed. kitchen had every utensil you could think of and the extra large coffee maker was a hit. The beds were comfortable and this place is massive and Beth and Steve have made it super easy on you as a guest to keep in clean. I would definitely go back.
There where mice throughout the house. The owner scheduled a bug exterminator for the exterior on Saturday which was halfway through our trip. It was dusty and outdated.
Family had a great time. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Needs some updates but overall, great for groups. Kids loved swimming in the pool!
This was a great property for our family.
We had 20 people and had a great time. The house is in need of updating (which is noted in listing). In talking to new owners, I am anxious to see improvements. Will be checking back in the future.
This house was built for a party. We had a large group of guys for a bachelor party, and there is plenty of space for everyone to sleep comfortably. The pool is fantastic, the grills were great for cooking up a lot of food, and there’s plenty of seating all over the place. We even played wiffleball in the backyard. The golf course that is attached to was walkable, and the people working there were great. I can’t say enough good things about this place for a large group gathering. The owners communicated well before and during the trip. I will definitely go back for similar needs.
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