On 6 wooded acres overlooking Bristol Lake, this retreat offers a serene escape. With a sandy beach, dock for boats, and gradual shoreline perfect for young children to swim or play. A fire pit on the beach and hammock in the trees provide comfortable shade while enjoying yard games like whiffle-ball or volleyball.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 204300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is £1,257
£1,257
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
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About this property
Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home!
ABOUT OUR PROPERTY:
Our house sits on 6 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is at the end of a quiet, dead-end drive. It has frontage on Stamm Lake (a 4½ acre spring-fed pond), and from Stamm, the property line follows a stream which flows year-round down to Bristol Lake, on which the property has 125 feet of frontage. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. We have a sandy beach which drops-off gradually until it reaches a depth of around 3 feet (appx. 20’ from shore). From there the depth falls-off more quickly, eventually reaching a depth of 45 feet at closer to 100 yards from shore. As such, the beach and lakeshore are relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers). We have a raft which is anchored in deeper water (very safe for diving), we also have a dock to park a boat or to get young anglers closer to the many bass & bluegill which hover at the drop-off. Between the house & the shore we have a large grassy yard with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons. We have a fire pit on the beach. The yard is large enough for whiffle-ball, volleyball, croquet or practically any variety of other yard games. The 6 acres of woods have a series of short trails which are fun for a short afternoon stroll.
ABOUT THE HOUSE:
The house is recently-constructed (completed in 2015), built with premium materials and systems. At appx. 4,300sf, it has 8 bedrooms, 3½ baths and enough beds to sleep 20 (see plans in photo section). Our kitchen has large areas granite countertop, allowing many participants in food preparation. We have both a large and a small refrigerator, a double-oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, ample cabinets and a walk-in pantry. We have a large dining table as well as folding picnic tables and an umbrella table on the deck (which overlook the lake). There are areas to sit & talk on every level. The lower level has a rec room equipped with both a ping-pong and a pool table. This room opens thru 2 sliding doors onto a patio (which also overlooks the lake). A TV room on the upper level is great for kids watching late-night movies.
ABOUT THE BRISTOL LAKE COMMUNITY:
Bristol Lake offers a wonderful mix of active recreation and quiet relaxation. Many of the property-owners on the lake live here year-round. It is our desire to offer this vacation rental to families which will appreciate the serenity of this community and be respectful of our neighbors. Keeping noise levels low (especially after dark), maintaining slow speeds on the entry drive, and keeping the grounds in good order are all elements of making a visit satisfying to all involved. If you choose to book with us, we ask that you make a commitment to be a good neighbor.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Table tennis
Water sports equipment
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave used towels next to the washer. Leave used sheets on ends of beds. Gather trash-put in trash cans-end of the driveway. Scan around house for personal items-it costs you $ to send.
Please load and start the dishwasher with all dirty dishes, and start it, before you leave.
Please put all furniture (inside & outside) and all beach & boat items back to original location, before you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Bristol is a quiet lake with many year-round guests. Daytime noise should be kept to reasonable levels.
After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation & no music is allowed outside.
Speed limit on shared private access road is 10mph.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: $150 fee.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve, while Gilmore Car Museum and Kingman Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cadwallader Park and Peace Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking. Visit our Dowling travel guide
Is Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home!?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home! on 11 Jun 2026 start from £1,257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Labor Weekend Open! Beautiful Lakefront Home! located?
This family-friendly Dowling holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clear Lake, Little Mill Lake and Bristol Lake. Mill Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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Appreciated the cleanliness, wonderfully stocked kitchen, sleeping arrangements, large lawn and a great clean lake for all sports play!
It was perfect for our gathering!!
Could have stocked more toilet tissue in each bath
Thank you so much!
Our family loves fishing, boating, swimming, yard games, cooking and eating, crafting, ping pong and pool and this place provides it all. We've stayed here twice and plan to return next year. It's very hard to find a vacation rental with 8 bedrooms like this place has. The kitchen also has everything good cooks could want. Highly recommended!
Our group of 8 senior women stayed for 4 nights. We love to travel together but we prefer to each have our own bedroom. This house was perfect for this. There is a large table in the dining area that was perfect for playing games. The kitchen was well-stocked and spacious. The lake views were fantastic. We had a great time.
Nice large house with lots of beds and space for our guys fall golf trip. Within 25 minutes of all Gull Lake courses. Well equipped for cooking and barbecuing. Communication with owners was excellent.
Our whole family, from my husband and I, our kids and their spouses and grandkids could not have enjoyed staying here more! It was clean and the space was big and open and the property offered just about anything you could want! Big grassy lawn, nice sandy beach, raft to swim out to, kayaks and canoe--it was great! Sue was an amazing host! Very friendly, helpful, and prompt in getting back when we had questions. We definitely want to stay here again!
The property and location were beautiful. The house itself was the best equipped of any we’ve ever stayed in. The only negative thing was the road going in had lots of pot holes and was rather rough but it’s a shared road. So not The owners fault necessarily
The house was perfect for our family. The layout of the kitchen and livingroom allowed our family of 14 to be together while playing games or eating at the same time at one table. The kitchen was well stocked. The owner was readily available whenever we had a question. Our family would love to return.
We loved our stay. Our family of 20 had a wonderful time bonding with playing games, cooking, relaxing and just enjoying our time with each other.
The house was exactly what our family needed. We had enough space for everyone!! Would love to rent the house in the summer. They have everything you need for a fun family time!! Thank you for sharing your space for families like mine to come together for family time. 💜
We had a great time at this home. It has everything we could have wanted for a great week--the kitchen was well stocked with everything, there were enough towels and beds and things to do. Kayaks were provided as well as life jackets. The beach area was a favorite for the little kids and there was a small play set for them as well. The pool table was well utilized and the front deck was a great place to hang out. We had enough room in the yard to play whiffle ball and croquet. It was a quiet area and we much enjoyed ourselves.
Outstanding property that is very well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen. We had 16 family members stay at the house and had plenty of room for everyone. The location is absolutely beautiful with plenty of outdoor gathering spots between the waterfront, porch, patio, and yard. Only word of caution is if you have anyone in your party that has difficulty with stairs this is not the place for you. There are no bedrooms on the main level so you will use the stairs many times during your stay. Overall a fantastic location that we will use again.
This lake home is amazing! It has enough bedrooms and beds to comfortably accommodate us, our children, grandchildren, and new great-granddaughter, seventeen people in all. Every bedroom has a view of the lake! The house is well stocked with everything you might need. There’s plenty of seating for our meals and games. The house is beautifully decorated and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. We enjoyed the beach and swimming area, and some of our family enjoyed fishing every day. The neighborhood is very quiet. We plan to rent here again next summer, and hopefully for many more summers.
Perfect house. Very roomy. We had 12 ppl and still had lots of room. Ray was very easy to message and get a hold of if needed. Very well stocked with towels, washclothes, garbage bags, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels. Also, shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided. No need to bring any of it. We had a fire pit, bring your own wood. Chairs to set up were provided. Lots of kitchen utensils and small appliances to use, plenty of plates, glassware, Lots of games, cards.
FYI: driveway can be a little trickey so be aware of where you are going when going up drive.
Would defintely stay again.
Thanks Ray and Sue
The lakehouse was a dream!! It had all the space you could ask for and more! A kitchen with everything you need which was great for my brothers who are chefs! Beautiful views from the house porches. Our family had a few dogs and they had a blast swimming and laying around the yard. The little beach was great for my younger nephews to be able to enjoy walking right in!. My stepdad brought his pontoon, but you can rent theirs! We took the boat out and caught so many good sized sunfish, that we had enough to fry up one night for our family trip of 15! The house is truly beautiful, but not so overdone that you dont feel comfortable in it! There are a lot of stairs, but it was great exercise! And a bedroom option in basement for easy entry from the driveway for my parents who have a harder time with stairs. Awesome getaway and would definitely come back!!
The host was great at communicating check in and check out information. The house was perfect for our annual Christmas gathering since we have a large family. The house is clean, beautiful, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything needed. The view of the lake was beautiful! It’s perfect!
The house is great with plenty of room. We thoroughly enjoyed the lake, fire pit and ping pong. The kitchen is huge and the grill was clean and worked great. The hosts were easy to communicate with, and had everything we needed. We will be back!
Wonderful place for family reunion! Space is flexible to accommodate our group from 6 months to 71. Very quiet lake, super view for anyone who likes looking at water. Already booked again for next year. Thank you!
We had a wonderful stay with our large family and would do it all over again. The house is beautiful, as is the lake. The main floor is very conducive to large groups and conversation. There are also multiple areas for smaller groups to congregate. I would highly recommend this property for large gatherings. We loved it!!