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Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the ultimate family retreat at this lakeside haven. Enjoy kayaking in shallow waters, gather around the firepit on a spacious yard, or challenge your loved ones to retro arcade games. With a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of parking for up to 6 vehicles, this home is perfect for making memories.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat

- Family getaway, shallow/sandy water + kayaks!
- Private on-site dock, concrete stamped patio, 2 decks, firepit, spacious yard.
- Pet fee of $150 per pet.
- Fully stocked/equipped kitchen.
- Parking (6 VEHICLES!)
- Retro arcade games.
- Golf: Duck Lake CC (please inquire w/ me!) & Medalist Golf Club.
- Near Marshall, Springport, Olivet, Mi.

HOUSE LAYOUT
First floor: laundry room, full bathroom, gaming room, kitchen, and living room with one sleeper sofa.
Second floor: three bedrooms, half bathroom & full bathroom.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: This means no smoking weed in our home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Guest must sign Rental Agreement. Security deposit required up to $750. Minimum age to rent is 25.
Guest required to input party size when booking. NO smoking. This means no smoking weed in our home. Pet Fee is $150 per pet.
NO parties. If you're looking to party, we're not the place! Also, please have your pet on a leash :)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Must be on leash. Contact us about what kind.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
If you're looking to party, we're not the place!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This means no smoking weed in our home.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: If you're looking to party, we're not the place!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in Albion, this vacation home is on a lake. Tomac Woods Golf Course and Ungrodt Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eaton County Fairgrounds and Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Albion travel guide
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MI, Albion

What's nearby

  • Gordon Lake
    9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Voorhees Sanctuary
    11 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Brandt Woods
    15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Montcalm Lake
    18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Holland Park
    19 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Albion Station
    23 min drive
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Tavern
    11 min drive
  • Duck Lake Tavern
    5 min drive
  • Kaptain's Korner
    5 min drive
  • Shooters
    5 min drive
  • Waffle House
    18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Gordon Lake, Voorhees Sanctuary, and Brandt Woods. Montcalm Lake and Brueckner Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Experience serenity at our lakeside retreat Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near Duck Lake Country Club and plenty of room for cooking and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

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

Simply PERFECT!

Our stay at the Shafer Family Penny's First Love home was absolutely fantastic. The view of Duck Lake is stunning, the home feels like ... HOME! It has all the amenities you need - and then some! Hoping to be back again. THANKS Shafer's ... we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

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

Best rental I’ve ever stayed at!

Penny’s First Love was the cleanest and most well apportioned property I’ve stayed at. I appreciated all the attention to detail, great communication and the beautiful lake view was the icing on the cake. Stay here if you get the chance!! I know we will be back 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIsa G., Chelsea, MI

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

Perfect for a Weekend with Friends

The house was laid out perfectly for our group of 7 and had all the amenities needed. We rented a pontoon for the day and had a great time! The property manager was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be coming back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Penny’s First Love

This place is a hidden gem! House was exactly as advertised. Quiet area with everything you need to enjoy family lake time. Host was incredible, provided information on every possible activity in the area. Will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck L., Monroe, Michigan

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

Nice, comfortable and homey

Everything was great. Plenty of room for lounging and outside enjoyment. The lake was great swimming with a nice sandy bottom. I'm glad we rented the pontoon boat as suggested, it gave us a nice view of the lake. I would be very comfortable renting the lake house again. The Schaffers were very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

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

Great Find

Wonderful immaculate property. The owner’s have thought of every detail and the house is completely stocked with everything you need. Communication with the owner is also excellent. We were able to kayak but during our stay you could not really swim from the beach or dock due to lots of foliage floating and mucky bottom. Next time I would rent a pontoon boat so that we could get out beyond the stuff floating on the water’s edge and swim from the pontoon as the lake really is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora G.

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

Lake House in Winter

Beautiful, well equipped, clean and comfortable home for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Perfect place for a college track team

Super clean! We noticed that right away. View over the lake is incredible. Couches are also super comfortable and sleepable without needing to be converted into pull-outs. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Relaxing getaway location

This house is exactly as advertised. It was clean and everything was well kept and in nice condition. The location is outstanding with nice seating inside or out for looking at the lake. The sunset while on the deck was fantastic. There were even enough towels and washcloths provided which is a thing not all rentals get right. I would definitely book this rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice W.

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

Family vacation

We had 12 people, ages 5 to 68. The cottage was better than advertised. I’ve never seen a better stop stocked kitchen and the property was wonderful for our family group. The beach with Sacha, long enough that you. Don’t have to worry about the kids drowning did not. The game room was in use most of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Michigan

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

Beautiful house on lovely lake

Everything was exactly as described. The furniture and beds were modern and comfortable. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. The lake is lovely and great for swimming or boating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H., Convoy, OH

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

Agler cousin's vacation

We enjoyed the house all 3 different decks the lake front. Water was amazing with a sand/pebble bottom nice and clean. Are thinking about going back next summer
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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

Very quiet and beautiful home with amazing views of Duke Lake.

This beautiful home was more then we expected for our annual family reunion. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the only thing we needed to bring was our clothes and food, everything else was provided. Duke Lake is such a beautiful lake. I would recommend taking advantage of the kayaks as I went out on the lake twice. I hope you enjoy this home as much as me and my family did!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022