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Winter wonderland! Soak in our hot tub after a day at Bittersweet Ski slopes.

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View of the lake from the front of the house
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View of living room from the library
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Grand Junction, MI
  • Saddle Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Great Bear Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Den

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Winter wonderland! Soak in our hot tub after a day at Bittersweet Ski slopes.

An ideal place to stay for those wanting to ski in the winter. Also ideal for families planning summer reunions. The private beach features good swimming for children, fishing, a pier and floating raft, beachside fire pit and picnic table, hammocks, canoe, 2 kayaks, and a row boat. Plenty of beach toys and life jackets can be found inside boat house. 
Garage has a pool/ping pong table, foosball table, and a small air hockey table.
Bring your bikes and ride the 40 mile newly surfaced Kal-Haven bike trail.
We are only 15 minutes from the tourist town of South Haven with beaches on Lake Michigan and many shops and restaurants.
Nestled among the oak and beech trees, this 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom sleeps 12 (plus some mattresses for additional floor sleeping).  Bright open floor plan and large living room with wood burning fireplace comfortably hosts large groups. Off the living room is a cozy library area which provides for intimate conversation. Dining room table seats 12 and next to the dining room is a screened porch with picnic table.

Spacious updated kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, and full range of appliances and place settings. 

Bedroom 1: queen bed with balcony overlooking the lake.

Bedroom 2: queen bed with balcony overlooking the lake.

Bedroom 3: one queen bed.

Bedroom 4: trundle bed and a bunkbed.

Lower level den: 2 twin beds, couch, TV.

Laundry room on lower level



Property manager

Gaius and Martha Berg

Languages

English, Japanese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Grand Junction

Located in Grand Junction, this holiday home is on the beach. Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Cheshire Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Breedsville Park and Kids Place Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Michigan Maritime Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Grand Junction, MI

What's nearby

  • Saddle Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Bear Lake - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 25 min drive - 20.8 km
  • South Beach - 26 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 26 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 16 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bangor Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roma Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Town Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter wonderland! Soak in our hot tub after a day at Bittersweet Ski slopes. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter wonderland! Soak in our hot tub after a day at Bittersweet Ski slopes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter wonderland! Soak in our hot tub after a day at Bittersweet Ski slopes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter wonderland! Soak in our hot tub after a day at Bittersweet Ski slopes. located?

This Grand Junction holiday home is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Saddle Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Breedsville North Park. Breedsville Park and Black River Nature Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Amazing venue for family get together

We had a lovely stay reconnecting with family; a range of activities and spaces for all ages! Outdoors was superb; so relaxing, and enough indoor room to live, breathe and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

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

Lovely, peaceful retreat!

It is as lovely as it looks in the pictures--spacious and in excellent condition. The lake is beautiful, swimmable even for little kids, and it's an easy drive to Lake Michigan for a daytrip too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

"Grand Junction Vacation"

We all enjoyed our stay in this very warm and welcoming house. The house is very well appointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate T.

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

Wonderful Family Reunion

This home provided a great place for 3 generations of family to enjoy time together. The home was nice, the lake was peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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

Serenity and seclusion

Beautiful home and lakefront site. Nature and comfort for relaxation, fun, and appreciation for all of God's creation. My family enjoyed the lake, boats, fishing, hiking, bike trails and each other's company.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna M.

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

Awesome place to stay

This property was beautiful! All the kids had a great time in the little lake and were out there most of the stay. The house was spacious and beautiful! I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ursula T.

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

Excellent getaway for large family

It was wonderful to be in a quiet place away from town, yet close enough to visit nearby towns for shopping and the beach. Loved that there was so much to do inside the home with games and toys for children, as well as fire pit and water activities. Nobody was bored for one second! Incredibly relaxing, very kind neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Lou H.

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

Weekend Family Vacation

We had a great time! There was plenty of things to do for all ages. You could enjoy the sun or shade.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Perfect family get away

It was another absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful home. Plenty of space for 10 adults and 3 small kids. the property is absolutely beautiful and big enough for all of us to have room and enjoy fishing and hanging out down by the lake. Bonfires at night with lots of smores and wonderful family stories. Communication with Martha and Gaius was timely and very thorough. if you are looking for a perfect family get away this is the place to book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

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

Family Fun

Had a great week with 4 generation of family! The place was perfect and clean! We will be returning next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Long weekend with friends

Had a great time. The house was spacious and comfortable. Loved the view and outdoor space. And the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Winter wonderland

Beautiful with the snow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey E.

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

Relaxing

The house is perfect for a large family, everything you could need was available. The property is nice, the beach could use more sand and cleaned up as far as the landscaping goes, but overall we enjoyed our stay! Our children fished and played in the water all day everyday and had a great time! Will definitely recommend for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

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

Quiet place on the lake

The property was very clean and the views were gorgeous. Kitchen was stocked well and there was plenty of space to eat. Very quiet area which was nice. There were kayaks and canoes, etc to use which was a fun bonus, although we didn’t end up having time to utilize them. Lots of beds available, which was also nice. Overall a nice, quiet, clean place to stay. Owners were responsive to questions and had things labeled very nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

Great place

The house is very nice and big! The beach area was great for the kids to swim and play in the sand. Enjoyed the activities in the garage as well. No problems whatsoever, didnt need to contact the host once. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Beech Tree

Had a wonderful time. Enjoyed location and nearby South Haven. Suggestions: wi-fi signal, ants, lily pads made swimming difficult Praises: beach/ fire-pit area, cleanliness, amount of room, nearby South Haven
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Kick back and relax

Beechtree house was exactly what my family was looking for. We had kids ages 1.5-17, and plenty of space for all to hang out, eat, and sleep. The best part was the lake access with all the supplies to have a good time (canoe, kayak, life jackets, fishing poles) plus a fire pit and chairs. The house feels loved and loved in in the best way possible, with games, books, puzzles galore. We were close enough to Lake Michigan but felt like we had our own private slice of paradise. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Family Reunion

Our family throughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. Kids enjoyed the sandy beach and fishing. Well stocked kitchen, etc. No problems at all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh B., Evanston, USA

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

Exceeded expectations

Perfect house for groups. Truly a 5 bedroom if needed to be used that way. Pictures don’t do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasia H.

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

Great family vacation!

This lake house is great! It's very kids-friendly! They had toys (both indoor and outdoor), high chair, pack n play and even bathtub toys! Lots of space! The only thing that could be improved is WiFi.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Another amazing trip!

This is our 3rd year at this wonderful lake house and we had another great trip! Our plan is to continue the tradition each year. It's something our children ask about all year and the adults get just as excited about! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home yet again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Perfect Lake Weekend

We had a great weekend and enjoyed the lake and everything the house had to offer. The house had everything we needed and our kids enjoyed the toy trunk and all the books! The hosts sent a great welcome email with everything we needed to know about the house and we had a good weekend playing outside in the lake. A perfect summer weekend away! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Relaxing

The house was very spacious. The view was amazing and it was so very peaceful and relaxing! Only negatives were the mattresses were very uncomfortable and the stairs leading to the lake were under construction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Beautiful Home & View

Great rental for larger group. Rental details were absolutely accurate. Pictures didn't do it justice, the view was amazing. All of the cabins were labelled which was incredibly helpful. The owners were very helpful and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect family getaway

The property was excellent: comfortable with all of the amenities we needed. We were 3 adults, one teenager, and two children, and we had excess space. The property is gorgeous, much of the back yard well-shaded even midday. The fishing on the lake was fantastic, and the foosball and ping pong table kept us occupied when we weren't at the lake. It's about 20 minutes to South Haven, which is just close/far enough. The neighbors are very friendly and kind. We didn't lack for anything. Hosts were responsive and helpful. Will definitely consider staying here again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Gaius and Martha Berg

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We have used our home as a retreat place for many of our friends for over 20 years so it is well equipped to handle large groups. We live in Chicago, but our good friend, the contractor who built the house, lives nearby and is available to handle any emergencies.

What makes this property unique

Turning into the driveway on our first visit to the property in 1979, a sense of peace settled on us as we drove through the long row of trees. By the time we reached the house and saw the peaceful lake, we knew this was the "retreat house" we had dreamed of for ourselves and our friends from our church. We remodeled the house in 1996, adding the "great room" so the house could accommodate large groups. Over the decades, numerous families have used this for family reunions, and there are countless children who consider this their home away from home.

Languages:

English, Japanese
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