Title: Secluded Lake Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635975869056&destination=Dowling%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=34331948&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Secluded Lake Retreat ## Photo gallery for Secluded Lake Retreat ![Interior - Secluded Lake Retreat (Dowling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332000/34331948/b9a111aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Secluded Lake Retreat (Dowling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332000/34331948/581fc682.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Secluded Lake Retreat (Dowling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332000/34331948/5e220e36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Secluded Lake Retreat (Dowling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332000/34331948/8dacfb89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Secluded Lake Retreat (Dowling)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34332000/34331948/983d2867.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in southwest Michigan's rolling hills, this house offers a tranquil retreat on 3.3 wooded acres overlooking Bristol Lake. Enjoy broad views from the hillside perch and explore the surrounding natural beauty with golf courses and hundreds of lakes within reach. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Secluded Lake Retreat Our property is centrally located in southwest Michigan, within a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit. The region is known for it’s rolling hills, golf courses and hundreds of lakes. It is a place where recreation awaits year-round! No matter what your outdoor pleasure, from golf to water sports, you can find it here in our beautiful natural surroundings! Our house sits on 3.3 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is on a quiet residential street. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. The lake shore consists of a mix of areas of sand and loam. The water gets deep gradually and is relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers). We have a large grassy yard along the lake with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - 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 - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Kayak - Table tennis - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1088200/1088158/ff665fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Marshall Marshall - 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Also, put all moved furniture or outside beach & boat items back to original location. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Noise Levels: During the day, noise should be kept to reasonable levels. After dark, noise levels should not exceed that of a close conversation. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper materials are flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. ### 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) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $150 fee/pet ### 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Secluded Lake Retreat Dowling Secluded Lake Retreat Private vacation home Secluded Lake Retreat Private vacation home Dowling ## About the area Located in Dowling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hastings Country Club and Gull Lake View Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cadwallader Park and Peace Labyrinth. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating. [Visit our Dowling travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dowling.dx553248635975869056) [View more Holiday homes in Dowling](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dowling-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248635975869056-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.48571%2C-85.25155&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gvQ6Qns056aICGkTi6gLHH9Dehw=) Dowling, MI ### What's nearby - ![Western Michigan University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092403/343cc7e2-35c3-4d62-af7a-71ea0dc3039a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Western Michigan University 47 min drive \- 33.1 miles - Bristol Lake 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Kellogg Arena 23 min drive \- 15.8 miles - Firekeepers Casino 33 min drive \- 25.7 miles - Gun Lake Casino 48 min drive \- 38.8 miles ### Getting around - Battle Creek Transportation Center 22 min drive - Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Horn Creek Pub 12 min drive - Wild Mike's 10 min drive - Edwards 15 min drive - The Pub 23 min drive - Bedford Steak House 12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded Lake Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Secluded Lake Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Retreat? ### Where is Secluded Lake Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Secluded Lake Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 116 8 - Good 18 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caleb S. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Getaway Very nice cozy place to stay with plenty to do. Beautiful property to enjoy. ##### Caleb S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer R. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful secluded stay The home is very well equipped and clean, the location wonderful on the lake with so much to do. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves and the owner is responsive! looking forward to staying again! ##### Jennifer R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse W. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Getaway This trip was just for my spouse and I and our pet. It was a colder weekend, but we enjoyed everything. We can’t wait to rent again when the weather is warmer. ##### Jesse W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie B. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lake Retreat The property was exactly as described, nicely appointed, and clean when we arrived. Perfect lake house getaway from the city. ##### Kellie B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa J. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A truly beautiful lake! Pretty lake, very clean, nice house and very quiet. Had a great time enjoying the surroundings. Lake was warm, beds were comfy and house was well stocked! Thank you for sharing your house! ##### Lisa J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private getaway Absolutley love this cottage!! Perfect location on the lake with privacy. Loved being able to rent the pontoon boat too! We did daily tours around the lake on the boat with many stops for swimming. Had the best time ##### Kim S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne O. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Lake House Our family of 9 people from 3 states stayed at this house in Dowling for a wedding weekend. The house is very comfortable and the kitchen worked well for all of us. The water is a bit ‘tasty’ so bottled water is a good idea. We enjoyed the early mornings outside. ##### Jeanne O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia N. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get-Away!! Nice place! House was clean and had comfortable beds. The beach area was fun for the little kids. Adults enjoyed the kayaks and fishing on the lake. Beautiful views of the lake from the screened in porch. Really enjoyed our time there and would recommend…except for people who have problems climbing stairs. There’s quite a few stairs to get to the lake front. (The only drawback for some people. We were fine with it.) ##### Patricia N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Briana M. 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cannot say enough good things about this beautiful home and it's owners! Absolutely delightful last minute booking, wonderful location and amenities, all of us want to return year after year ##### Briana M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kyle B. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Loved the place! Hot tub was amazing! ##### Kyle B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Sue was an excellent host. Everything as described. The perfect fall getaway. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/70058433-bd7b-498e-8725-9acd670b19c5-1761518858801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39cc23c3-5adf-4814-8a6d-b97a8ace7f39-1761518859189.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/65a4fd01-d931-4391-9942-2357ab8772ec-1761518858734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brian S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramona A. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very spacious lake house room for big families! Lots of beach toys for the kids and adults, we had a blast! ##### Ramona A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin T. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake stay The house is great, tons of room. Veiw of the lake is very nice. The area down by the lake is fantastic, lots of space, easy to get in and out of the water. ##### Justin T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### BENJAMIN K. 25 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bristol Lake Stay We had a group of 8 guys on a golf trip. The accomodations were excellent and we had a great time. ##### BENJAMIN K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loren T. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake house Had a wonderful time! I will definitely recommend this place. ##### Loren T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie M. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House A beautiful location with a great house!,VERY CLEAN!, the best equipped house we have ever rented. ##### Leslie M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cooper N. 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorial Day Weekend Stayed here with some friends and our dogs. Great stay. Was very relaxing and we had a blast swimming in the lake and wearing the dogs out. Would recommend to anyone. ##### Cooper N. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa C. 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Host Our stay was wonderful. The house was clean and comfortable. The only downfall was the trail to the beach area and the beach itself. The trail had rocks and sticks and was washing in. It is definitely not a good area for someone with bad knees. The water itself has a fast drop off not makong it very kid friendly. But, since we were 2 adults and a teenager, it was good for us. The hot tub was nice! Would definitely stay again! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### James H. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice place, just needed cleaned The property was great, it just was not clean. ##### James H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles G. 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2023 Family Vacation This is the second year in a row we have stayed at this property and what a home and property it is. My kids and I love to connect here while enjoying the basement games, the beach, the hot tub and the boat! Beautiful sunrises from the screened in room starts each day off right! Thanks Ray! ##### Charles G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Haley D. 7 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Weekend Visit The property was as expected and the view was beautiful! Hot tub was perfect for the winter weekend. Loved the screened in deck, cozy living area, games, local guide binder, and spacious bedrooms. Only a few minor negative things to note—the Keurig did not work, water filter on fridge needed to be changed, and downstairs bathroom had a musty smell. Still a great space with comfortable accommodations for a family who will be spending a lot of time on the lake during summer months!! ##### Haley D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### John S. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy First off, the owners of this property are very attentive and some of the best owners I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with (and we stay at 1-2 different lake homes each year). They went above and beyond to try and right a few wrongs. Overall, this place was great, very cozy and has a rustic, woodsy, lake house feel. It is high up from the water so you do not have a clear view of the swim area and there are some uneven steps down, but there is a hand rail and my older parents (78 and 80) did not love the extra steps but managed just fine. The boat that is rented with the cottage should probably just be included in the base price. It is pretty beat up and only has 5 seats. The pier is small, so you need the boat to hang out if you want to sit over the water. It is not great for this. The engine runs a bit rough, loud and does not move much, but better than nothing for just tooling around the lake. I am sure renting a boat is no fun from an owners perspective, but a clear heads up about its condition would be suggested. Lastly ##### John S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn K. 30 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean! House and grounds were super clean! This was located in a great location with quite a few stairs to get down to the lake. Lake was great, we used the kayaks that are included and fished off the pier. The house lacked a couple basics but the owner assisted when notified. The pans provided are pretty worn and are no longer non-stick. They were very difficult to cook on, keep this in mind if you plan on frying anything on the stove top. The pool table, air hockey table and ping pong table were perfect for our group also. 2 sets of newer washers/dryers, 1 on each floor was super convenient! Would recommend and would return! ##### Carolyn K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### sara s. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Overall we had a very great time. We caught plenty of fish at all times of the day. The porch was nice as well, slightly overgrown and would of been better if trimmed up more for a view.The house was spacious for the 8 of us. 1 room was in the basement, just so others know. The basement bathroom is also a full bathroom, as we were unsure with the listing. The walk down,one stair case was overgrown and unable to use it at all. The other one, it is quite a hike. There was tons of stuff in the shed down there to use if items and great to store our stuff while there. The bedrooms were pretty big as well. Having the highchair and pack and play there helped a ton. The beds also were comfortable with plenty of blanket and extra pillows around for us. It would of been nice for the 2 other bedrooms to have tv also. The kitchen had a lot of pans, griddle coffeemaker and tons there, however the stove could use an upgrade, we couldnt get one burner to work at all. The knives could also be replaced, the plastic knives we had were sharper. The basement stairs are pretty seep and smaller stairs, and could be difficult for some coming there, we had one of our guest who couldnt make it there how they were. The air hockey table air wouldnt blow the pucks, but still could play some.The basement was nice of the walk out tho once there. The hot tub i dont believe was at the temp it said it was and was a little cooler, but was still warm and needed after the hikes back and forth the stairs down. ##### sara s. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 From a partner site ### 4/10 Poor #### Brenna M. 19 Jan 2018 #### Dangerous steps down to water I broke my ankle at this house on the step out to the screened room. Maybe it is best to have a sign there to let people know about the step. The house was nice, it was a little warm in there at times. We liked our stay there but wish we would of known about the treacherous walk down to the water. Our 80 year old mother fell also on her way down the walkway. There was no lights so it was very difficult at night. My broken ankle made it much worse. It would of been nice to be contacted by the homeowner after i fell and broke my ankle to see how i was doing, but we never got contacted, even after we let tgem know. We wont stay here again because of the dangerous walkway that you need to use to go to the lake. In none of the reviews does anyone mention the steep walk path, this is important information. ##### Brenna M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 ---