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Nestled near the quaint town of Hastings, Michigan, Joyful Retreat Cottage offers a serene lakefront escape. Surrounded by beautiful Long Lake views from the living room's large windows and overlooking deck, unwind with family in this cozy retreat.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

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About this property

Entire place

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

3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake

SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
*Lakefront-directly on Long Lake
Near the quaint town of Hastings, Michigan where you normally find everything you need, from restaurants, parks, Starbucks and Walmart. you'll find the Joyful Retreat Cottage. Just a 15 minute drive outside of town, through the beautiful tree-lined Dogwood Drive roadway leading to the cottage, you see beautiful Long Lake. Park your car just off the quiet road and walk down the 18 steps to the entryway for the cottage. Each step leads you closer to your relaxing vacation. Enter the cabin and you'll be surrounded by the comfortable-sized kitchen. No need to trip over each other as you are preparing the family meal here. We have the ideal table for playing cards, just off the kitchen.

Around the corner, you'll find 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen-sized bed and the other twin bunk beds. There is also a bathroom on this main level.

A few feet away, the living room is large and overlooks Long Lake. Large windows line the wall to let you soak in the gorgeous lakefront. In the corner of the living room, you'll see a stairway leading to the lower level. On the lower level, you'll find an additional bedroom and bathroom, plus easy access to the outside deck overlooking Long Lake, plus the stairway down to the swimming area. The lower level has lower ceilings. If you are 6'2" or taller, it may not be comfortable for you to walk around.

The swimming area has a sandy bottom. If your kids would like to build a sand castle, they can do so at the property next door (owned by the same couple, as they are working on the renovations. You will have no next door neighbors during your stay, as the other cottage is being thoroughly renovated. No work will be done during your stay.

Enjoy soaking in the traditional cottage experience here at Joyful Retreat! Your family will feel the joy of being together here!

Bedroom Layout:
Bedroom #1: Main floor~queen size bed
Bedroom #2: Main floor~twin size bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Lower level (Walkout to lakefront) -Queen size bed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air conditioning: Central air! We also have 2 box fans if you need them.

Beach: While there is not a wide sand beach, the bottom of Long Lake is sandy. Plus, there is a sandbox next door for your sole use. (Same owners working on a full renovation, so you won't have neighbors during your stay.)

Boats: We have 1 canoe, 1 paddle boat and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy on the lake during your stay.


Dock: Bring your boats! There is a public boat launch at the end of the lake. You can dock your boat at the cottage. We have a 30 foot dock. Boats up to 18 feet long are welcome.

Fire pit: Yes, there is an outdoor fire pit.

Swimming: Yes, this cottage has a sandy bottom swimming area off the dock. Guests have had a positive swimming experience here.

TV: There is 1 TV in the living room with a DVD & VHS player. We are able to get 13 channels, including local TV. Downstairs sitting room has a TV with a VCR. Downstairs bedroom has a TV/DVD player. There are lots of VCR tapes and DVD disks available.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Rafting 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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and 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

About the area

Located in Hastings, this cottage is on the waterfront. Otis Farm Bird Sanctuary and Hidden Pond Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gun Lake County Park and Cadwallader Park. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Hastings travel guide
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Hastings, MI

What's nearby

  • Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    44 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    49 min drive - 46.2 miles
  • Long Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gun Lake Casino
    35 min drive - 29.2 miles
  • Firekeepers Casino
    54 min drive - 42.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tujax Tavern
    13 min drive
  • Horn Creek Pub
    20 min drive
  • Hero’s Food And Spirits
    13 min drive
  • Sajo's
    13 min drive
  • Bowens Family Dining
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Long Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Horseshoe Lake and Larabee Lake. Zigler Lake and Number Twenty-one Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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3 Bedroom Cottage on Long Lake 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We had a great stay. The place is very clean and the beds are comfortable. The dock was fun to swim from and fish. We really enjoyed our week on Long Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Little Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at this cute little cabin on the lake. Everything we needed was provided and check-in and check-out was easy. Our favorite place to hang out was on the decks. Our Grandchildren loved swimming and paddle boating around the lake and we loved watching the busy turtles, fish and birds. Gary and Joy were very accommodating and quick to respond to any inqueries.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House Shopping

Very relaxing stay, loved our time on the deck. There was very little boat traffic on the lake and usually Pontoon boats. House shopping is very stressful so being able to come back to the cottage and relax by the water was a great way to spend the evening. Thanks Gary and hope to be back this fall.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as promised

Great being close to the lake and a very nice neighborhood. Well described. AC worked well. Nice view of lake and great deck area. Enjoyed use of canoe and paddle boat. Wish beds were just a bit nicer but good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and relaxing!

The cottage was very clean, which was much appreciated! The grandkids loved to use the paddleboat to go over to the sandbar and swim, which was a perfect depth to swim and lake bottom was all sand. They also spent much time jumping off the dock and swimming there, although the lake bottom is a bit more mucky there. The 2 kayaks were a lot of fun for kids and adults as well. Fire pit and chairs were excellent, as was the charcoal grill (was too hot to cook inside!). All in all a great, fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

The house was very clean. Great fishing off the pier, steps away from the door. Nice elevated patio. Quiet. Easy to access. Short trip to Hastings, which is a pleasant step back in time. Several good restaurants downtown. Plenty of shopping. Walmart close for supplies. Will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage on a beautiful lake

This cottage has a wonderful deck and dock. So much outdoor seating! We appreciated the kayaks and canoe, with plenty of life jackets. The steps off the deck were steep. We liked the grassy yard for bean bags and games. The beds were adequate (some better than others). There was a great stock of towels. The kitchen was well stocked but did not have a lot of silverware. The lower level has low ceilings (which made showers for the over 6 ft interesting). We appreciated the firepit and the air conditioning! The owner is great to communicate with and was flexible with our family members coming and going. We brought our boat and the lake is great for skiing and tubing. Overall a great place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trip!

We stayed for 5 nights with our family and had an awesome time. Our grandsons loved the fishing, paddle boat and canoe. Swimming was easy as you could walk right into the water.We enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had three generations together and it was a wonderful time. This location was clean and comfortable. It was well supplied as listed. Great communication with the owner. The check in and out were easy.
View from the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

irena s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

Great place to relax and enjoy the lake.Perfect setting view.The property owner was very nice and responsive when we asked questions through text.Will recomendet to friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was very easy, the renter let us check in a little early, house was clean and tidy, plenty of room to relax, nice view of the lake, canoe, kayaks, and a paddle boat to use. This would have been a perfect stay if there was internet service and extra throw blankets to use. I will double check when booking any rental now for internet service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

My 90 year old mom, 2 of my granddaughters and I stayed a week at this cozy cottage. (My mom didn't care for all the steps but we knew there were some to get to the cottage.) It was great to have 2 bathrooms. The deck was amazing, plenty of seating. The girls loved the kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat. The paddleboat was fun! We had a great week despite thunderstorms one night and I ended up with an extra grandchild in bed with me. It was a great place to relax and spend the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Getaway

The property was as describef by others; beautiful drive in, secluded and surprisingly quiet for a holiday on a lake. It is quite the climb down to the house (for us old ladies!) but well worth it. We'll be adding this location to our future list of accommodations. Hosts were easy to deal with, very accomodating and we enjoyed talking with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable lake house

This property was comfortable for 4 adults and a 9 month old. Enjoyed sunrises on the pier, campfire, cooking on the clean grill (charcoal and lighter fluid provided), canoe and paddle boat rides and swimming at the sandbar. The two box fans were great for moving the air on the 3 90 degree plus days. Thankful we brought extension cords to help with fan placement. Would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rustic

The house was pretty nice, I do feel the lighting in the front and the back of the house could be much better. We also did not find out about the bathroom towels not being included until our welcome email. Unfortunately I didn’t pay enough attention to that and we ended up without bathroom towels. I do think that should be on the original listing so you were prepared. Otherwise the lake is beautiful and we had a very nice time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation

Part of the week was with son and his family including 2 granddaughters, 5 and 7 years old. Second half of week was with female relatives. Plenty of room for the 5 or 6 of us. Loved the upper deck for meals, and lower deck to fish and check out the lake. we used the fire pit a couple of nights and were happy to have firewood and kindling available. Kitchen was well equiped. Nice to have charcoal grill to use. Very quiet area. great beds Plenty of parking. About 9 miles to get to Hastings. TuJax Tavern in Delton is a dive but the food is fantastic!! Kitchen opens at 4 pm. Be aware that tv reception is limited (only 1 local channel) and cell service is inconsistent- primarily depends on your service provider (t mobile worked well) EV charging is limited in Hastings. 2 level 2 chargers however, 1 at consumers energy service center was not working as it had wifi issues. Finally charged at Gun Lake Casino about 25 miles away. Definitely recommend staying at this cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin on the lake

My daughter and I stayed at the cabin for a week. We had an awesome relaxing time. The place was just as described. Driving on Dogwood was like being up north. The views from the cabin and on the dock were spectacular. The cabin was very well stocked. We cooked for the entire time there and we were never in need of anything. If you get the chance to stay on Long Lake we definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage on a pretty lake

Cute cottage nestled on a pretty lake. Within 30 minutes to Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids. Beautiful car museum, aviation museum and lots of breweries in the area. Good communication with the owners, overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lamar H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family vacation

Nice property. Good fishing at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Kept Secret on Long Lake

My husband and I have 3 boys (ages 7,6, and 2). We have been looking for a family vacation spot where we could return year after year and we found it!! From the moment we walked in the door, it felt like home. The house was immaculate and well stocked with everything we needed plus lots of extras!! We cooked our own meals the entire week we stayed and really appreciated the well stocked kitchen. Our boys stayed up late every night playing hide and seek, fishing, eating s'mores by the water, and catching/chasing fish through the sandy swim area around the dock. We loved taking the canoe and paddle boat over to the sand bar, which is directly in front of the cottage. The water was warm and the people on the lake were so friendly!! The best part was meeting our gracious hosts when they stopped by midweek to help me get rid of the trash we accumulated. Their brief visit made me love this place even more. When we went to leave our kids asked if we could PLEASE come back soon. We can't wait to plan a winter getaway to experience the awesome ice fishing and to return this very same week next year before school starts. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic

We rented a boat and loved the deck, dock and lake! Even if we hadn't rented a pontoon the paddle boat and canoe were great to go to the sandbar. Fishing off the dock was great, we caught lots of little blue gills. Our family made a lot of great memories here! There were some issues that would seem easy to fix and would have greatly improved our stay The house is rustic and old which was fine and expected. They should not say that this place has bedding provided. Some beds didn't even have pillows, only foam stuffed in pillow cases. The beds with pillows the pillows were obviously over 20 years old. The bedding on the bunk beds were an old duvet cover split in two and just a thin sheet, not enough to keep someone warm. The kitchen knives were wooden and so old they were falling apart they were dangerous to use. Somethings were very clean, like the oven but the kitchen sink and freezer were filthy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Family Vacation

This cabin on the lake was a great vacation for my grandchildren who have never experienced this living. The cabin is roomier than the pictures show. The owner was very prompt when needed. They are the nicest people you will ever meet. The back deck is peaceful and relaxing. Will definitely recommend and give them 5 stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing get away

Check in was easy! The house was exactly as described. Very peaceful and relaxing! The lake was busy on the weekend but I felt I was the only one there during the week! The back deck has beautiful views. It was great to just kick back and relax. I’m excited to stay again next summer!
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay!!

I chose the 3 stars for the accuracy of the listing only because the listing does not do the property justice. The place is better than the listing! My family and I enjoyed this property very much! Only a couple of suggestions for the property (These are strictly my own needs) a newer coffee maker and a couple of more updated photos. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021