Title: Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=147636&destination=Portage%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=102187914&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations ## Photo gallery for Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations ![Property grounds - Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102188000/102187914/efea284c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102188000/102187914/c4b1b743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102188000/102187914/1641c6a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102188000/102187914/2ce65083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, computer monitors - Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations (Portage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102188000/102187914/cf2eed8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. Perfect for families/relocations 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom lake house that offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and serene natural beauty. Conveniently nestled on Austin Lake, this property boasts incredible lake views, abundant water activities, and a full private dock/beachfront for your enjoyment that are just steps away from the living room. With kayaks and a canoe at your disposal (seasonal), you'll have everything you need for unforgettable lake adventures. There's plenty of private dock space to bring your own boat. The Space: The spacious living area features a large living room and windows out to the lake views. Unwind out on the deck or inside on the couches, or gather around to watch your favorite sports and shows on the 75" flat-screen. The kitchen is fully-equipped, offering modern appliances, ample counter space, and all the essential cookware to cook or grill out. Enjoy meals out on the furnished deck with seating for everyone (5 person table + picnic table) and enjoy the serene lake views as your backdrop. \*No dishwasher. Outdoor Space: Step out onto the large deck and take in the captivating scenery over the 50 feet of sandy shoreline on Austin Lake. Take in the sun on the deck, the private dock or take out the kayaks and canoe to explore or do some large mouth bass fishing. Great place for family gatherings or extended corporate stays (just message us). We pride ourselves in helping families relocating to to the area to help foster an even better community and make that transition as enjoyable as possible. This is a completely smoke-free property, and no pets are allowed. Please no work vehicles w/o discussing first. Parking includes garage/remote (single vehicle), and 1-2 single lane (smaller) driveway. Neighborhood is zoned single-family. No parking in the yard. Dedicated office/work space in each Bedroom (extra monitors for the Zoomers), plus a dedicated office/reading room/flex space that opens into the living room and on out to the lake. Laundry Room is included and set to go for your convenience. Towels (bath and beach) and standard toiletries also included. We continue to make improvements and renovations to the property (particularly some of the outside). Please be careful when traversing the stairs (shorter/some are slightly uneven) and use handrail. <10 minutes from the nearby shopping, numerous breweries (including Bell's Brewery and Latitude 42), and the AZO Airport and AirZoo. \~15 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo and WMU. Snow skiing resort within 40 minutes. Perfectly located halfway between Chicago/Detroit (with Amtrak service to both \~15 min away) Ring doorbell/camera @ west entrances, and camera covering backyard/lake for security purposes (and outside garage door opener if camera has been left down). Contact host for security questions/turning off (or private access for extended stays) Vehicle to housed in garage whenever possible (for easiest/safest access) Fireplace not to be operated without Owner Instructions (Ventless and not meant to be ran for extended times) Snow Removal Policy: In the event of snow - guest to maintain clearing snow and safe conditions for walking/vehicles. Snow Shovel in garage available for use. Guest to remain accessible and responsive to host at all times during stay (via text/phone/notifications from here/VRBO) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym - Kayak ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,650 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10500/10470/31fe2858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfort Inn Wings Stadium Milwood - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 1,000 reviews £72 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=10470&PinnedHotelID=10470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1560000/1554900/1554897/b375b1d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo by IHG Kalamazoo - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 719 reviews £101 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=1554897&PinnedHotelID=1554897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90840000/90839400/90839341/7df97304.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 131 Cedar 5 · Luxury Studio with Full Kitchen in Downtown Kalamazoo Vine - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=90839341&PinnedHotelID=90839341&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90950000/90941500/90941405/d9273a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Getaway Skoolie- OFF Grid & Take you wherever your heart desire Portage - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Toys/games 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=90941405&PinnedHotelID=90941405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125320000/125317700/125317648/26dba999.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Family Getaway w/ Yard in Kalamazoo! 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Quiet hours: 9pm- 8am. No smoking of any kind on the property No outside/unregistered guests ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 Portage is home to this holiday home. Angels Crossing Golf Club and Moors Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Crossroads Park Shopping Center and The Crossroads. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Huskie Stadium or Wings Event Center. 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Reflection of colorful leaves in lake water under blue sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/910480519135789056/98b2e23a-df2f-4e89-8f6a-b8aeda2657a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Lake 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - ![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 18 min drive \- 11.4 miles - Gourdneck Lake 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Air Zoo 8 min drive \- 5.9 miles - Firekeepers Casino 36 min drive \- 38.6 miles ### Getting around - Kalamazoo Transportation Center 24 min drive - Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) 9 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Culver's 9 min drive - Garcia's Mexican Kitchen 6 min drive - Monelli's Italian Grill & Sports Bar 9 min drive - Main Street Pub 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront 4BR Retreat on Austin Lake. 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