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Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Paw Paw Cottage, a charming cedar shake retreat with breathtaking views of Maple Lake. Unwind on the dock, paddle across the lake using one of two kayaks or stand-up paddle boards, and enjoy coffee while watching fishermen disappear into the cove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!

Pet-Friendly Cedar Cottage on Maple Lake – Free Kayaks, Paddleboards & Water Toys!

Enjoy true lakefront living in our cozy cedar-shake cottage right on the shore of Maple Lake. Gorgeous south-facing views , private dock, big grassy yard that walks straight into the water, and a garage full of water toys (2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, lily pad, inflatable boat, life jackets).

Perfect for small families, couples, or a relaxing getaway with your dog.

★ Sleeps 6 (queen bedroom, twin-bunk bedroom, queen sleeper sofa)
★ Pet-friendly – $25 pet fee (breed restrictions apply – see House Rules)
★ Whole-home central A/C
★ Fast Wi-Fi + smart TVs
★ Full kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer
★ Fire pit, charcoal grill, large deck, private dock

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Bike to St. Julian & Warner Vineyards
• 35–40 min → South Haven’s Lake Michigan beach & downtown
• 15–20 min → ski hills
• 20 min → downtown Kalamazoo

Clean water, tons of parking (boat trailers welcome), smart-lock self check-in.

Paddle, swim, fish, or just relax on the dock — classic Michigan lakefront memories start here!

We are always a quick message away. Come make yourself at home!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Note from host: Please confirm breed of dog when booking.

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

Property is also known as

Quaint Cedar Shake Cottage. Stunning Views Maple Lake House
Quaint Cedar Shake Cottage. Stunning Views Maple Lake Paw Paw
Quaint Cedar Shake Cottage. Stunning Views Maple Lake
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Quaint Cedar Shake Cottage. Stunning Views of Maple Lake

About the area

Located in Paw Paw, this cottage is on the waterfront. Warner Vineyards Winery and St. Julian Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sora Meadows and Al Sabo Preserve. Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery and Breedsville Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Paw Paw, MI

What's nearby

  • Bronson LakeView Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Julian Winery - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Wings Event Center - 23 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Western Michigan University - 23 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Gun Lake Casino - 44 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪120 Taphouse & Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St. Julian Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paw Paw High School Cafeteria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bronson LakeView Hospital, Warner Vineyards Winery and St. Julian Winery. Sora Meadows is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Cozy Pet-Friendly Cedar Shake Cottage With Best View on the Lake + Kayaks! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing. You will definitely enjoy your coffee in the morning. Sitting on the deck is just so relaxing and enjoyable.Our host was very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable. Great yard for entertaining.
From dining window
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron and Theresa B.

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

Gorgeous View

The size of the cottage was perfect for our family (4 people and 1 small dog). We loved the view of the lake from the dining room and living room. There are plenty of things to do around the cottage or within a short drive. We especially loved the kayaks, paddle boards and raft available to use. Overall we had a great time and will keep this cottage in mind for future trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Peaceful Cottage

My husband and I loved staying at this cottage for Memorial weekend with our dog Buddy. It was so cute and peaceful there. The fishing was great and the views were amazing. The neighbors were very friendly and we had such a wonderful time. We would love to come back and visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Sweet Paw Paw cabin

We spent a wonderful week in this charming lakefront cottage and loved every minute. Sweet cabin with everything you need, beautiful view overlooking the water, even several swans. Great fishing from the dock, water is clean and clear. Fabulous host reached out when storms were expected to make sure we didn't need anything. We would love to stay again, even our dog would give it 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihal A.

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

Amazing Stay

Staying at Bart’s place was an incredible experience. The location is absolutely beautiful, right next to the lake — peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The place itself was spotless, cozy, and even better than we expected. Bart is a truly wonderful host; he’s thoughtful, kind, and genuinely cares about making sure you have the best stay possible. I can’t recommend his place enough and would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin W.

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

Fantastic Cottage by the Lake

This is an amazing little cottage on the lake! I could not believe how quiet and peaceful it was there! The cottage matched the listing to the T and was very clean and comfortable. My only regret is that I had to work so much during my stay I had very little time to relax in this amazing oasis!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our second stay at this house. It’s always a relaxing time, just sitting by the water, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and swimming. We couldn’t keep our water-loving dog out of the lake! We had everything we needed to cook dinner and breakfast each day, and watched movies as a family each night. My two cautions are that the main bed is small and not very comfortable, and the shower water pressure is pretty low. But this home really is a deal for all it offers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb E.

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

Mother's day weekend at the lake!

Beautiful property with all the amenities! This home is clean, comfortable & meets every need. The deck is fantastic with an outstanding view of the lake! We were lucky to have perfect weather & spend most all our time outdoors, but if not there were movies, games, puzzles & a large dining table to gather indoors. Friendly neighbors & a great town. Plenty of great restaurants nearby & wineries too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo B.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

This cottage is Exceptionally Beautiful a and a very nice place to stay. Situated only minutes from restaurants, stores, parks and Interstate access.A nice cozy spot with plenty amenities and a very gracious host.Already Planning Another Visit!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great Lake Cottage

Cute cottage with a fantastic view of the lake!
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage with the wonderful view of the lake. Quiet and peaceful just minutes away from wineries, breweries and restaurants. The cottage was cozy for us and the dogs, while we had snow during our stay would be a great place to come during the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avita O.

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

Beautiful lake views

We had a great time! Family of 4 (kids are 8 & 10) and our dog! Loved the fenced yard and gorgeous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Family Vacation 2024

We enjoyed our time at the cabin on the lake. The kids enjoyed swimming off the dock, and the adults enjoyed kayaking out to go fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rdg

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

Very clean and comfortable

Clean, comfortable, great communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great visit with family

This was our 3rd stay at this cottage. Really enjoyed the upgrades since our last stay. New deck and slider door, new smart TV’s, new washer and dryer and new couch and chair. Love the fact that this property is pet friendly! We have family in the area so this location was perfect for our visit with them!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marge G.

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

Relaxing Stay.

This property is clean and has everything you need to relax and unwind. The deck overlooking Maple Lake was a great place to read a book and enjoy a glass of wine that was purchased at the near-by wineries. Plenty of restaurants and things to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawnee M.

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

Goegeous and perfect location

First time we've booked a vacation property and everything was perfect from beginning to end. Property was exactly as described, pristinely clean and very comfortable and homey. Provided amenities were very thoughtful. Everyone enjoyed the cottage and we're already ready to book again. Well done, hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relax and Enjoy

Quite location close to downtown. We were able to have our own space but also visit with family close by on an another lake. Beautiful little cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri G.

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

Excelent Host/Excellent Accommodations

This is an excellent place to stay! The cottage was very clean and well-supplied with everything I needed. Property and local information was readily available and in plain sight. There are movies and books also available for enjoying. I was there during a snow storm, and the drive and walks were all cleared early in the morning. Even the neighbors are friendly here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Cozy Cottage

This a very nice cottage. The lake views are beautiful especially in the morning. Had a great time kayaking the lake and a bonfire in the evening! Dog friendly with fences on each side to keep them in the yard. Great place will book it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Cottage in Paw Paw

The property was just as described! What quaint cottage with beautiful views of Maple Lake. It had everything that we needed. It was very thoughtfully appointed and even included everything for our furry friend! Simple, clean and comfortable! The location was also great as we went sightseeing to nearby South Haven and Holland. The Kal-Haven trail was just up the road so we had a nice walk. What a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

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

A Beautiful Getaway

We came to stay for an extended weekend to celebrate our anniversary with our dog. It was the perfect stay. The house is well furnished and included extra amenities for your dog(s) as well. The house was very clean. Being right on the lake was beautiful and made for great mornings sitting on the deck looking out over the lake. There was good restaurants in town and great hiking trails all within 20 minutes. I would highly recommend this location and would come stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

margie h.

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

Dog friendly

This was our second time staying there and we had a great time with our two dogs. The yard is nice and big with plenty of room to play. My husband had fun fishing every day and caught (and released) many fish. We used the paddle boards and the lily pad almost every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., Kalamazoo

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

As always we love it here!

The property is beautiful. It's the best location on Maple Lake. The neighbors on either side of the cottage are very friendly and generous. The weather, wildlife, water...everything is just peaceful and welcoming and the owners are always available. This was our fourth year. We will be back again next August!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA C.

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

Perfection!

This was such a wonderful and surprising find for us. We needed a place to stay for the weekend for a birthday celebration in nearby Kalamazoo. To start, the cottage is the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. Very tastefully decorated and has all the amenities one would need. You just can’t beat the view of the lake. The location is nice and we were able to walk our dog in the park close by each morning. It was convenient and fun to visit the little town of Paw Paw. It is in close proximity to Kalamazoo, and South Haven if one wants to venture out for a day trip. LaCatina, Red Dog Root Beer Stand are just a couple of the restaurants available.We ate pizza on the deck and watched the ducks and swans swim by. We savored the little time we had just to sit by the waters edge and enjoy the serenity of it all. Unfortunately on this visit, we didn’t get to spend much time at the cottage due to the birthday festivities in Kalamazoo. We sure hope to get back there for a full fledged vacation. Hands down, we would recommend this home for a delightful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024