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Waterloo Cottage - Beautiful Lakefront Cottage at Clear Lake Near Chelsea, MI.

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Grass Lake, MI
  • Purple Rose Theatre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Jackson, MI (JXN-Reynolds Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Waterloo Cottage - Beautiful Lakefront Cottage at Clear Lake Near Chelsea, MI.

Cottage will be ready for University of Michigan Football Games and for Beautiful Fall Color Viewing and Holiday Stays. Now Taking Reservations for Full Weeks in Summer 2025. Charming, authentic Michigan lakefront cottage situated right on desirable, private, all-sports Clear Lake right in the heart of the Waterloo Recreation Area in Grass Lake, MI Near Chelsea. The Cottage Rents by the Week from Memorial Day thru Labor Day-- Saturday to Saturday-- check in at 4 PM and check-out at 10 AM. Two Night Minimum Stays are Available in other Months. The lake is surrounded by rolling, tree covered hills. It is a 136-acre lake described as the most scenic lake in the county. The cottage is 10 minutes away from Chelsea, MI, 20 minutes from Jackson, and 25 minutes from Ann Arbor.

The Waterloo cottage is newly remodeled with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom has a Queen bed and the two upstairs bedrooms each have bunk beds with twin beds on top and a full on the bottom. The Living Room has a sofa with a pull-out queen sleeper bed. The large bathroom has a soaking tub, shower, and double vanity. The small bathroom has a toilet and sink. There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer. There is a 30-foot aluminum dock and two kayaks, a paddle boat and a large aluminum rowboat provided. Sunrises and sunsets are magnificent when viewed from the cottage on a hill-- with 130 feet of lake frontage. There are deck steps leading down to the lake with a small sitting area down below overlooking the lake. There is a Newer Pontoon Boat Available to Rent for an Additional Fee.

Rents Saturday to Saturday in the summer months-- check in at 4 PM and check-out at 10 AM. Superb biking from cottage. Bring your bikes as many bike races and recreational biking take place on Clear Lake Road and the surrounding roads due to the challenging rolling hills that are present in the area. The cottage is also surrounded by State Forest Land for Beautiful Views and walking trails. There are outdoor sitting areas, a fire ring with chairs, and a gas grill for outdoor cooking.

Property manager

Paul Drees

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grass Lake

Located in Grass Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pinckney State Recreation Area and Lefglen Nature Sanctuary, while Purple Rose Theatre and Terry Fire Bowl are cultural highlights.
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Grass Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Lone Oak Vineyard Estate - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Purple Rose Theatre - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Sandhill Crane Vineyards - 20 min drive - 19.9 km
  • University of Michigan - 29 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Michigan International Speedway - 45 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Jackson Station - 22 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clear Lake Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Portage Lake Parlor - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterloo Pizza & Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterloo Cottage - Beautiful Lakefront Cottage at Clear Lake Near Chelsea, MI. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterloo Cottage - Beautiful Lakefront Cottage at Clear Lake Near Chelsea, MI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterloo Cottage - Beautiful Lakefront Cottage at Clear Lake Near Chelsea, MI.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterloo Cottage - Beautiful Lakefront Cottage at Clear Lake Near Chelsea, MI. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum, Saint John Lake and Purple Rose Theatre. Whistlestop Park Depot and Grass Lake Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Waterloo Cottage

We had such a great time, this cottage is pretty Magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Beautiful, well appointed lake house!

This house is comfortable, well stocked and very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

A great place to stay for a fall getaway!

We came to the Chelsea area to use the DTE Foundation mountain biking trail. The cottage was well appointed and met our needs. Paul and Renee have really thought of everything to make the cottage user friendly for families. The cottage is lovely, clean, and well decorated. If we make it back to the area we will definitely consider staying at the cottage again. Paul was very responsive to messages and questions we had. We enjoyed the lake and the provided amenities including the bonfire pit and yard games Thanks for contributing to our relaxing and fun fall getaway..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Family visit

The house was amazing, had a wondrrful time . Beautiful lake views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marksmadness

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

Hidden treasure

The property is a hidden treasure. House is decorated nicely and is true to the pictures. So many small touches made this our favorite. We enjoyed the book of tips from other travelers as well as the favorite things to do in the area. The kayaks were nice, with plenty of water toys to keep the family occupied. The property was stunning and we enjoyed the breeze. Just watching the activity on the lake. We have stayed at multiple rentals and this is our favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Grandpa and Grandpa visit

Spent time back in Michigan to enjoy a week of lake life. We welcomed friends and family for day visits- mostly on the shore and on the dock- or for meals around the table. We went to the Chelsea Fair, fished off the dock, played golf, took boat rides, and did a lot of laughing and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka R.

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

Relaxing & Fun Week at Cute & Clean Lake House!!

A wonderful week spent at this wonderful home on a beautiful and peaceful lake! Super clean and lovely decorated place : a mix of vintage cottage awesomeness and modern updates. We had a relaxing fun time on the lake. Kayaks, fishing and do rent the pontoon.. well worth it! Day trips to Ann Arbor and Detroit where we saw a Tigers vs Yankees game. Highly recommend this lake house . Thank you so much !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Lovely little cottage on Clear Lake

The cottage is great for a small family. We had one adult and three teens in our party. We were impressed by how clean it was. Cottages often have excess cobwebs for us city dwellers, and we found Paul and Renee's place to be better than our usual experience (and we are pretty fussy). Paul was very responsive and kind about all questions. The Pontoon boat worked great and was a nice add on to the rental. Highly recommend. I will say if you are a bigger person, you may have trouble navigating some areas of the cottage. It was the perfect size for us, but just a heads up. We will consider staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

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

July 4th Week

Incredible place that is exactly as advertised. Had an amazing time with the family and gave us the peaceful, fun week that we needed to recharge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

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

Fabulous lake cottage

Paul and Renee's cottage is lovely. It sits on a lake and there is lots to do in the area. We took advantage of great hiking and bird watching in the area. We loved ending our days on their dock or on the big porch. We had family visit on one day and everyone loved using the kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen v.

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

University of Michigan graduation weekend

The cottage is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and just our kind of place. The pictures and description are exactly as it’s shown and says. I would say even better in person! No detail has been forgotten. The moment you walk in you feel right at home and spoiled! We loved sitting on the porch early mornings w/coffee and games overlooking the lake. We loved the outdoor space too! We grilled burgers and sat around the outdoor table in very comfy/relaxing rockers overlooking the lake. Firepit @sunset and dusk was a treat! We loved driving on rolling backroads to Chelsea, such a cute town w/variety of restaurants and shops. Ann Arbor is 25-30 min drive, so not too far to get to campus and graduation activities. Plus a whole lot more relaxing and vacation “like” to be outside of town and avoid crowds, full restaurants and limited parking. We felt lucky to find this beautiful respite. We loved every moment! Paul, the owner was quick to respond w/text to all ?’s; super helpful and friendly. Thank you for all the memories. We need to go back in the summer to swim and boat 😎
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby J.

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

Cottage

This place is adorable and the lake access cannot be beat. Hosts are great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jene E.

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

Sunny Cottage on Beautiful Clear lake

Our stay at the Waterloo Cottage was nothing short of perfection! The cabin was exactly as pictured! It was clean and super cozy and beautiful views of the lake. Very relaxing! The cabin had everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable… kitchen utensils and plenty of linens along with a plethora of other things to use. Paul and Renee were excellent hosts and very responsive with getting back to me. They knew we were coming in for a horse show weekend and left cute horse stickers for our kids along with a sweet treat for them and a few adult beverages that we were able to enjoy. They also left fun bath cracklers and a koala bath puff that our 6 yr old loved! I kept meaning to write in the guest book and ending up forgetting to but the guest book was very helpful with recommendations and reading peoples past experiences. They also had another book with history about the property and information about the area which was very cool! The weather wasn’t cooperative for us to be able to utilize the paddle boat or kayaks but it was nice that they were available to use. The weather cleared enough that we did get to utilize the huge fire pit and they also provided enough wood for a bonfire! We were able roast s’mores and see the Northern lights with the kiddos, which we all enjoyed very much! We loved our stay at the Waterloo Cottage and plan to book again in the future! 11/10 would recommend! Thanks again for a great stay, Paul & Renee!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kere F.

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

An Idyll.

Perfect getaway spot. Myriad options for rest and relaxation. Well-appointed cabin and amenities. Don't hesitate.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Perfect cottage stay!

Amazing cottage on the lake! Renee and Paul have thought of every detail from the quality of the furnishings, night lights, welcome note and basket. Communication was so quick. The location was perfect on the lake with new stairs and dock down to the water. My friend and I were in town for a charity endurance hike and it was the perfect location. I definitely hope to come back and would recommend this rental to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Charming lakeside cottage

Loved the beautifully decorated early 1900s cottage! Clean and comfortable. Beautiful view of lake. So charming! Stayed for a girls weekend and was very impressed with host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Back to the lake

It was great! The host was readily available to answer questions and help out with anything we needed. The house is in a beautiful spot. The place is nice and very, very clean. We were happy to stay there.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Girls Getaway

Beautiful cottage with all of the amenities you need to make it feel like home. The location is perfect for spending time in Chelsea and close enough to run into Ann Arbor as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Cozy Cottage

Our stay was wonderful! The cottage was picturesque and charming and extremely clean! We were here for a family event, so didn’t get to enjoy the lake and surrounding trails, but would def be interested in returning for a stay to do that in the warmer months! Paul was great at communicating everything we needed to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Labor Day Stay

The cottage and setting are delightful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Amazing property with great location!

Our vaction was amazing and the property had the best location! The lake was quiet and pretty. We took many boat rides on the pontoon boat available to rent, and the kayaks and row boat that we had access to. House was very clean and had a beautiful dining room. Beds were comfortable and the kitchens were nice! Looking forward to going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

abby m.

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

Beautiful home, location and boat! Amazing hosts!

Our family had a wonderful stay at this cottage on Clear Lake in Waterloo. The host thought of every detail to make our stay so comfortable! The home is beautiful and a perfect mix of old and new. We had so much fun using the pontoon boat. My kids want to go back every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Paul Drees

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