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Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Albion, MI
  • Michigan State University
  • Gordon Lake
  • Firekeepers Casino
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Tiny House + workspace + acreage + near lake

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (10)
The price is NZ$294
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Tiny House + workspace + acreage + near lake

About the area

Albion

Located in Albion, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Gordon Lake and Voorhees Sanctuary. .This vacation home is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Brandt Woods and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Montcalm Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Tomac Woods Golf Course - 22 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Firekeepers Casino - 38 min drive - 44.3 km
  • JAX 60 - 44 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Kellogg Arena - 47 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Lansing Center - 59 min drive - 69.9 km

Getting around

  • Albion Station - 23 min drive
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Tavern - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Darb's Country Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaptain's Korner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪T & N Dairy Kreme - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shooters Saloon - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat

- Family getaway, shallow/sandy water + kayaks!
- Private on-site dock, concrete stamped patio, 2 decks, firepit, spacious yard.
- Boat rental contact.
- Pet fee of $150 per pet.
- Fully stocked/equipped kitchen.
- Parking (6 VEHICLES!)
- Retro arcade games.
- Golf: Duck Lake CC (please inquire w/ me!) & Medalist Golf Club.
- Near Marshall, Springport, Olivet, Mi.

HOUSE LAYOUT
First floor: laundry room, full bathroom, gaming room, kitchen, and living room with one sleeper sofa.
Second floor: three bedrooms, half bathroom & full bathroom.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Erin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: This means no smoking weed in our home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Must be on leash. Contact us about what kind.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: If you're looking to party, we're not the place!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location near Duck Lake Country Club and plenty of room for cooking and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H., Maumee, Oh USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply PERFECT!

Our stay at the Shafer Family Penny's First Love home was absolutely fantastic. The view of Duck Lake is stunning, the home feels like ... HOME! It has all the amenities you need - and then some! Hoping to be back again. THANKS Shafer's ... we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Find

Wonderful immaculate property. The owner’s have thought of every detail and the house is completely stocked with everything you need. Communication with the owner is also excellent. We were able to kayak but during our stay you could not really swim from the beach or dock due to lots of foliage floating and mucky bottom. Next time I would rent a pontoon boat so that we could get out beyond the stuff floating on the water’s edge and swim from the pontoon as the lake really is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best rental I’ve ever stayed at!

Penny’s First Love was the cleanest and most well apportioned property I’ve stayed at. I appreciated all the attention to detail, great communication and the beautiful lake view was the icing on the cake. Stay here if you get the chance!! I know we will be back 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Penny’s First Love

This place is a hidden gem! House was exactly as advertised. Quiet area with everything you need to enjoy family lake time. Host was incredible, provided information on every possible activity in the area. Will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIsa G., Chelsea, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a Weekend with Friends

The house was laid out perfectly for our group of 7 and had all the amenities needed. We rented a pontoon for the day and had a great time! The property manager was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L., Monroe, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, comfortable and homey

Everything was great. Plenty of room for lounging and outside enjoyment. The lake was great swimming with a nice sandy bottom. I'm glad we rented the pontoon boat as suggested, it gave us a nice view of the lake. I would be very comfortable renting the lake house again. The Schaffers were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had 12 people, ages 5 to 68. The cottage was better than advertised. I’ve never seen a better stop stocked kitchen and the property was wonderful for our family group. The beach with Sacha, long enough that you. Don’t have to worry about the kids drowning did not. The game room was in use most of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a college track team

Super clean! We noticed that right away. View over the lake is incredible. Couches are also super comfortable and sleepable without needing to be converted into pull-outs. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway location

This house is exactly as advertised. It was clean and everything was well kept and in nice condition. The location is outstanding with nice seating inside or out for looking at the lake. The sunset while on the deck was fantastic. There were even enough towels and washcloths provided which is a thing not all rentals get right. I would definitely book this rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house on lovely lake

Everything was exactly as described. The furniture and beds were modern and comfortable. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. The lake is lovely and great for swimming or boating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H., Convoy, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Agler cousin's vacation

We enjoyed the house all 3 different decks the lake front. Water was amazing with a sand/pebble bottom nice and clean. Are thinking about going back next summer
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and beautiful home with amazing views of Duke Lake.

This beautiful home was more then we expected for our annual family reunion. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the only thing we needed to bring was our clothes and food, everything else was provided. Duke Lake is such a beautiful lake. I would recommend taking advantage of the kayaks as I went out on the lake twice. I hope you enjoy this home as much as me and my family did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake House in Winter

Beautiful, well equipped, clean and comfortable home for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022