Lakefront cottage w/private dock, firepit, and grill located on all sports lake

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fire pit with plenty of chairs - more located in the shed.

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Barbecue grill
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9270 W School Section Lake Dr, Mecosta, MI, 49332

Lake of the Clouds
‪7 min drive‬
Tullymore Golf Club
‪11 min drive‬
St Ives Golf Course
‪11 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to Turtle Haven! Once enjoyed by the hosts themselves where they made lasting memories as a family and hope the same for you!

The cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a large deck (plus balcony) overlooking all-sports School Section Lake with plenty of outdoor seating for enjoying lake views. Make smores by the firepit, grill up some dinner, play yard games (some provided) in the grass, swim off the dock (private boat ramp also avail if requested), or swim at the private beach 3 doors down.

Enjoy the home like it's your own. Smoking not permitted inside. Plenty of space for playing yard games during the day and enjoying the firepit at night. Can even work from "home" with wifi provided. Complimentary firewood will be provided.

The property is located among other houses on the lake with neighbors. Please drive slowly as you turn into the community and watch for children, pets, and those walking. It's a very friendly community with many nearby amenities such as Hixons grocery, Conley's bakery for donuts and more. There's parking for three vehicles on property.

Please check out the binder when you arrive for our favorite spots near the cottage! There's great golf nearby at Tullymore and St. Ives, Buckley's canoe livery, and two wineries within a short driving distance if you're looking for additional activities throughout your stay.

Property manager

Jill, Joe, Becky & Jacob

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking on street is not permitted, parking for up to 3 vehicles on property.

No loud noise after 11pm

Upon check out, guests must turn off all lights, lock all doors, put away all dishes after cleaning them, place all outdoor items back in shed.

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Mecosta

Located in Mecosta, this cottage is on the waterfront. Artworks and Card Wildlife Education Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tullymore Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course. P&J Plantiques and Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Mecosta, MI

What's nearby

School Section Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Lake of the Clouds - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Tullymore Golf Club - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
St Ives Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
Tulleymore Golf Course - 12 min drive - 7.9 km

Restaurants

‪Antlers Fireside Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Royal Grille - ‬10 min drive
‪Tullymore Tap Room - ‬12 min drive
‪Woody's - ‬9 min drive
‪Pappy's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront cottage w/private dock, firepit, and grill located on all sports lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront cottage w/private dock, firepit, and grill located on all sports lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront cottage w/private dock, firepit, and grill located on all sports lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront cottage w/private dock, firepit, and grill located on all sports lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of School Section Lake and School Section Lake Park. School Section Island is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leann W.

16 September 2024

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

Weekend trip

Great location on the lake, beautiful views, clean, we had a wonderful time

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

12 August 2024

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

Excellent stay! Beautiful View

We stayed here for my best friends bachelorette! We loved the home and the quiet lake! Took a day trip to the soaring eagle casino and waterpark as well as tubing in big rapids!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

6 August 2024

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

Get away on the lake

Great little property on an equally great lake. Kids loved fishing from the dock and swimming in the private swim area that is only a couple of houses down.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

6 August 2024

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

AGAIN

I would stay at this property again gladly

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara J.

29 August 2024

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

Awesome place to stay!

We loved everything about this property. The house is in wonderful condition. The deck and dock are wonderful. We had family there arranging from age 72 to 4. There were eight of us and there was plenty of room. We would stay there again if we had that many people we were going to vacation with. This was a wonderful experience.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd T., Tulsa, USA

21 June 2023

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

Wonderful

Enjoyed our stay in a beautiful home on a gorgeous lake-front setting. Perfect host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marge K.

15 August 2023

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

August12-15

The property had a great view and worked very well for all of us. Owners were so easy to work with and answered questions in extremely timely manner. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonna R.

21 August 2024

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

Turtle Haven

Our family enjoyed the stay at this cozy home although it could use a little updating. We missed having a dishwasher and the deck could use varnish! The back yard view of the lake was great and we loved the fire pit. Parking was a bit tight! We got a lot of rain and the slate walkway was very slippery! Overall the place was nice!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

12 May 2024

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

Perfect lake house!

Cute and quiet house on the lake - fantastic views and quiet. House was well-stocked with the basics and everything was comfortable. Our family met here from around the country for my son’s college graduation and it was very convenient to Big Rapids. We did not get to spend a lot of time at the house to relax because we were helping move our son’s stuff and get him settled down in Grand Rapids. Would definitely consider this for another stay in the future if we are back in the area!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

2 September 2024

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

Good Property Overall

Our family stayed here for the Labor Day weekend and it worked out great since it was right next door to our other family’s cottage. We were able to go back and forth to each place since they were so close. Overall, Turtle Haven met our needs but there were a few issues that came up throughout the stay including the smell of sulfur (rotten eggs) in the water, a chair ripping when sat in for the first time, missing kitchen utensils (cutting board, can opener, etc), and not enough towels/sheets for everyone. However, despite these hiccups, it was still a nice place to stay and we did very much enjoy ourselves. The property was very cozy and clean, the deck was a great place to hang out, and we enjoyed relaxing on the lakeshore or in the cozy and spacious living area together. Thank you for a nice place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

26 August 2022

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

A perfect long weekend!

We stopped here for a long weekend before heading north for a family reunion. The kitchen is well equipped. The beds were comfortable. We had a nice warm day and enjoyed the kayaks. We had a rainy day and played cards, cooked, and enjoyed the views. Our last day was a bit cool so we sat around the campfire. Very relaxing, beautiful, quiet setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Angela M.

3 August 2022

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Lake cottage was fine

We used the cottage for a family reunion. The lakefront was extremely beautiful and the house is in a perfect location. The space was adequate for 4 adults. The water smelled sulphuric. Despite that, I would rent again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Juli M.

27 July 2022

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

Mecosta vrbo

Nice home and plenty of space. Just wish beach in front of home was better maintained. Had to walk to private beach 3 doors down to swim.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

25 June 2022

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

Perfect spot for us

We had a family reunion being hosted at Schoolsection Lake, when we started looking for places to stay overnight the hotel options were slim and I was just about to book at Soaring Eagle. Before booking there I thought maybe I would take a look and see if there was a place for rent on the lake, and by some miracle this place was available. We had a great time here. It’s your standard Up North Lake cottage. It was clean, on the water with a dock and a fire pit. Bring yourself, your drink of choice, a fishing pole or two (though they have a couple available in the shed) and that’s all you need … well some help from Mother Nature for good weather always helps. There isn’t air conditioning but that wasn’t an issue for us despite it being quite warm. You get mornings sun and sunrise and then about mid day the trees on the property take care of keeping the home in the shade. With the windows open and fans on you get great airflow and it’s comfortable and you get fresh air as well. Overall, this was a great experience for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

15 June 2022

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

Extended Family Vacation

We rented two other cottages on the lake and this was mainly used for sleeping and the kayaks. The inside is as nice as it looks and the firewood was well stocked if you wanted a bon fire.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard g., wyoming

25 September 2021

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

Lake front stay

Home was beautiful and the view stunning. We stayed for a work project at Soaring Eagle. The peacefulness was what we needed. Turtle Haven is well worth the visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James N.

26 July 2021

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

Family vacation

We are from Washington state, met with son, wife and three grandchildren. The home was more then we expected, furnished nice, good beds, Fantastic view, wonderful deck and dock. All of us truly had a wonderful vacation. Thanks to our hosts.

About the host

Hosted by Jill, Joe, Becky & Jacob

This property, now owned by brother and sister Joe and Becky and their spouses was once enjoyed by Becky and Jacob as children. They now live in Michigan and Oregon with their own families and hope you are able to make memories at Turtle Haven just like they did growing up!

Why they chose this property

Great lakefront home, perfect for memories with friends and family. Enjoy the large deck overlooking the lake, firepit, grill and more. Dock available if you bring your own kayaks or vessel (boat ramp access available upon request). Swim in the water right off the dock or venture three doors down to the private beach maintained by the lake association.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Common area 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property