Live the lake life! Fish, kayak & boating with nearby ORV & snowmobile trails!

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8219.2 sq m

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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
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Walkerville, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest
‪1 min walk‬
Big Star Lake
‪24 min drive‬
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
‪41 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

lower level

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

upstairs #1

1 Double Bed

upstairs #2

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

lower level

Toilet · Shower only

main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the amazing views of School Section Lake hidden in Oceana county! Surrounded by nature in a rural area on a 190 acre all sports lake. Spend quality family time while enjoying all of the lake fun: fishing, kayaking, boating right from our backyard. There are nearby snowmobile trails in the winter or ORV trails for your machines. The Pere Marquette river is just down the road if you want to try kayaking down the river and head to Pentwater, Ludington, Baldwin or Silver Lake for any day trips.

The Lake house has four bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms with room for 8 or for 2 families! The home is complete with a full kitchen, dishwasher, washer, dryer, TV, grill and more. Dining area has seating for 6, main living room has reclining, sectional couch and roku equipped TV. The lower level has a rec room with air hockey and games for the kids.
So come spend the day out on the lake or ride the ORV trails, then relax in front of the fire pit and play some cornhole. Enjoy your morning coffee sitting on the deck taking in the amazing view and then venture out onto the dock and throw a line in. In the winter-- head out to the snowmobile trails or spend the day ice fishing! So much fun to be had!

House rules:
We are in a quiet neighborhood within a home association means which means no parties and no loud, outside gatherings after 11 PM. *Strictly enforced!*
*no smoking
*no pets or animals
*no fireworks or candles
*ring doorbell present at main entrance which records video and audio
*NoiseAware technology in place

*RENTING:
*Throughout peak-season of June through August: there is a 4 night minimum stay.
*During off-season there is a 2 night minimum.
*All linens provided.
*Extra cleaning precautions are in place.
*Dock is available for seasonal use- dependent on weather -May to October.
*The lake has some restrictions as well and details will be provided when requested.
*Names and ages of all guests will be required before booking is approved.
*No 3rd party bookings allowed.
*Max of 8 guests-- additional guests need to be approved and an extra charge will apply.
*Must be 25 or older and provide valid ID
*I am happy to answer any questions-- feel free to send me a message!

Property manager

Mary

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

NOT baby/toddler proof. Discuss Kids under 13

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

our home association rules have a 10pm quiet time rule! please do not book our property if you can not abide by this!

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 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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Walkerville

Located in Walkerville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Roby Lake. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Walkerville, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Big Star Lake - 24 min drive - 15.4 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 41 min drive - 34.8 km
Silver Lake State Park - 54 min drive - 45.8 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 56 min drive - 49.4 km

Restaurants

‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Four Corners Ice Cream Shop - ‬13 min drive
‪River City Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪J T's Freeman Inn - ‬18 min drive
‪Rj's Den - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live the lake life! Fish, kayak & boating with nearby ORV & snowmobile trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live the lake life! Fish, kayak & boating with nearby ORV & snowmobile trails!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live the lake life! Fish, kayak & boating with nearby ORV & snowmobile trails!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live the lake life! Fish, kayak & boating with nearby ORV & snowmobile trails! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Roby Lake and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Honeymoon Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

28 July 2024

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

Long Weekend Getaway

4 couples on a long weekend get away. This is our sixth consecutive year doing this, and by far our favorite VRBO! Beautiful setting and great home. Owner very responsive!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

1 October 2023

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

Excellent lake house

Beautiful location. Very clean and comfortable Felt like home away from home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

16 July 2023

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

Family vacation

The accommodations were very clean and comfortable, well laid out for six adults. We had every amenity needed for a fun and relaxing vacation. Communication with property manager was prompt and reliable. Our family had a wonderful visit!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen O., Where do you live?

30 June 2023

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

Clean and perfect

Beautiful location with everything we needed! Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly D.

24 June 2024

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

Amazing week!

Our group consisted of four adults and four teenagers. Plenty of space for everyone to spend time together or spend time alone. The cottage was fully stocked with just about anything one could want. Just bring your clothes and food! The temps were near 90 degrees all week so most of the time was spent outside enjoying sitting on the deck overlooking the lake, swimming, cookouts, s'mores by the fire pit, fishing.....We look forward to returning!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

11 June 2021

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

Secluded and peaceful

The house is exactly as shown in pictures. The lake is beautiful and easily accessed by the stairs which are steep but not too bad at all. The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake and kayaking. Mary was very responsive to messages.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

14 August 2023

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

A delightful Week on School Section Lake

We had a delightful week. There was something for everyone in our family - fishing, kayaking, paddleboat, reading, resting, wildlife watching and so on. The kitchen was well arranged to accommodate all our cooking. There was plenty of room to spread out and relax. The beds were wonderful, especially the memory foam king bed! Thanks to Mary and Andy for sharing their home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

27 September 2024

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

Pure Michigan lakefront

We had to cancel/shift our dates from Aug to post Labor day but Mary made it easy and we still had spectacular weather to enjoy the house, lake and surroundings. Water was warm enough still to swim (and kayak around the small lake--nice to to have those available in garage along with a nicely working gas BBQ). Deck and fire pit allowed great star viewing. Kitchen nicely supplied. 30 minutes to lake michigan and most other stuff but we were fine with that remoteness. Lake ringed by houses so it wasn't devoid of people but still quiet (pre-Labor day may have been busier). Would recommend highly depending on group you have-- less suited for 4 couples than 2 couples with kids/solo adults given bed options (2 rooms with bunk beds). We love biking on rail trails in region.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

14 June 2023

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

The Lake House

I can't say enough about our stay at the Lake House! My family and our Family Friends absolutely loved it! It was perfect! There is so much space as well as privacy. Everyone slept great too! The Lake House has a beautiful view overlooking the Lake. We sat on the deck eating and relaxing every chance we had. The home was so welcoming and clean, just like our homes! I just loved communicating with Mary. We were blessed to find such a wonderful and caring Homeowner! We are grateful for our stay! Our memories of the kids on the lake, the laughs we shared, and the relaxing stay we had we will cherish that forever! Thank you Mary.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

4 August 2023

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

Serenity

The house was awesome. We had 6 people and we all had our own space. The house is well-equipped and very clean. There are a lot of rules but that makes the lake very peaceful and quiet. We did have the refrigerator go out but they replaced it the same day. They are very responsive. We rented a tritoon from Charlies Marina in Pentwater delivered the boat and made the trip with tubing. The paddle boards were a favorite as there is quiet times with no wake and it was so relaxing to go around the lake. The only negatives were that we didn't catch many fish and things are far out so be prepared to drive if you want to go out to dinner or need supplies. Overall though a great place!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

31 July 2023

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

Wonderful for a relaxing getaway

This house and lakefront are even better than they appear in the listing. I was wondering if our group of seven would feel a little cramped in the house but it turned out that the living area on the main floor felt quite spacious, and having a second tv/game room on the lower level as well as a very nice deck (there are two decks but we didn't even use the lower one) made it very easy for everyone to feel they had plenty of room. The bedrooms were comfortable and the lake was gorgeous, had pleasantly warm water, and was a delight to swim and paddle board in. We would have loved for it to be about 15-20 minutes closer to a town with restaurants, an ice cream parlor, etc., which is the reason we gave it only 4 stars for location, but it wasn't a big problem at all and we would happily stay here again. The host was kind and easy to communicate with. She responded to us promptly when we had questions and the check in and check out process was clear and easy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina A.

10 October 2022

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

Beautiful Lakefront

This property was perfect for an adult family getaway. Lake views were stunning, house was perfect for 8 adults, close to trails for riding and fire pit was perfect for bonfires. Hosts were very friendly and easy to work with. We would definitely recommend and hope to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

8 September 2022

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

Excellent

My family and I have stayed at many properties before and this has been our favorite. It was clean and everything was as described. We have been at places that did not live up to expectations and the actual house did not represent the "pictures". I definitely would stay here again. Thank you for the beautiful house.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

7 August 2022

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

Great place and quiet lake

The place was as described and the lake was beautiful. Don’t let all the rules scare you from this place. Just treat it like you would your own house. Enjoyed a wonderful week at on the lake. Would definitely come back here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

E C.

6 August 2022

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

Great vacation spot

We had a fun and relaxing week at this rental. The teens fished, golfed, kayaked, used the pedal boat, and swam. We also rented a pontoon boat from a company in Crystal Lake for the week, which was affordable but the drop off/pickup cost was expensive. Well worth it though. We drove to Ludington Beach one day and it was gorgeous and the ice cream shop in town was delicious. House is the cleanest we have ever rented, lots of space for teens and parents, and very nice neighbors. The owners are very responsive and welcoming and helpful. We highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

25 July 2022

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

We'll be back

This property is JUST as it is described! Many reviews mentioned that there were so many rules. Most of the perceived rules were more common courtesies and guidelines for protecting the integrity of the septic system for those that may not be familiar. It is a very quiet location and we had no problem with the request to be minimize noise after 10:00. The house is very comfortable and well appointed. The lake is super clean, the beach is sandy and the water was warm. Sunrises were perfect from the top deck and we enjoyed meals outside as well. Mary was very welcoming and touched base after our first night to see if we had any questions. She was very responsive to communication. We may return next year once we finalize our vacation plans and if the house is available. If this property fits your schedule, don't hesitate to book!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyang W.

4 October 2021

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

Excellent rental house

Nice and clean house, great for family with kids. Beautiful lake outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edi C.

21 August 2021

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

Lake get away

The property was beautiful and so relaxing. The fishing was great and our kids had a great time swimming and kayaking. It was a short drive to Lake Michigan and Pentwater. We will be staying again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

31 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Place!

This is a very nice, spacious, cottage with plenty of amenities. The beds are comfortable. The view of the lake is lovely. Overall our experience was great. The only thing to be aware of is that there are a lot of rules. It didn't end up being a problem for us, just read carefully so you know what to expect.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B., Indianapolis, IN

25 July 2021

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

Great spot!

Our family stayed here in July. We have kids aged 11, 8, and 5, and this was a great spot for our kids. We appreciated the cleanliness of the cottage and the lake. My wife grew up going to a similarly sized lake, so this was perfect. We had a great time on the water. The neighborhood was quiet, which was great since no one kept our kids awake at night. Having laundry in the cottage was really nice too. In short, we had a great time at the cottage, and we had fun travelling to areas close by. It was a great spot for a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dominque M.

18 July 2021

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

Exceeded all expectations!

This property was perfect for our family getaway! It had everything we needed and nothing that we didn’t. The kitchen cabinets had room for us to unpack for the week. Closets had hampers, kitchen was FULLY equipped, and plenty of beach towels to use. Linens and towels were nice, new, and clean. Basement was newly updated and very cool (perfect temp for us sleeping in that room). Lake had small shore but nice shallow area for my nearly 2 year old to spend his days. The details really allowed us to settle in for the week and enjoy our stay. We were a bit worried about the noise rules due to the property being in an association as we are a large family of adult children. But honestly, the lake activities tired us out so much that we were inside relaxing by 10pm anyway. Great hosts, great communication, and great attention to detail.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel E.

28 June 2021

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

The Perfect Quiet Lake House

This home is beautiful and spacious, and the view from the deck is unbelievable. We all thought the home was even nicer than it appears in the pictures. We had 6 in our party, 4 adults and 2 kids. There was ample room for us on the rainy day spent inside. After 5 nights there, I feel so rested. I would return in a heartbeat. Mary and Andy communicate well. For a quiet lake getaway, I can't imagine a better place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ivan K., HINSDALE

1 June 2021

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

Comfortable lake house with great views

The house is very spacious and stocked with everything that you may need. Its always nice when you don't have to go shopping for extra garbage bags or paper towels. The bedrooms are large and the beds are comfortable. The house is clean and well setup. The best park is the outdoor space with several areas, including a deck and a fire pit. We enjoyed fishing off the dock too. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Latasha W.

28 March 2021

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

It was wonderful the house was unique the outside flower bed was nice and clean

The setting for the firepit was lovely the basement with the bar in the game room with nice enjoyable the house is really clean all over had everything you wanted and we barbecue the grill was awesome that just the setting waking up right on the water the neighbors was awesome I really made. us feel. Really comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

elena p.

5 January 2021

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

Winter wonderland

Nice views of the lake, clean house with plenty of room , fresh snow made it look like a wonderland!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mary

We grew up in West Michigan surrounded by beaches and lakes with the dream of owning a lakefront home one day. Now that this dream has come true, we are sharing this beautiful place with you! Thank you for your interest and we hope you enjoy your time here as much as we do!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

lower level

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3 bathrooms

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