Secluded Lake Retreat | House in Dowling

9.8 (137 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Dowling House | Secluded Lake Retreat

3 Bedroom House in Dowling

Our property is centrally located in southwest Michigan, within a 3-hour drive from Chicago and Detroit. The region is known for it’s rolling hills, golf courses and hundreds of lakes. It is a place where recreation awaits year-round! No matter what your outdoor pleasure, from golf to water sports, you can find it here in our beautiful natural surroundings!
Our house sits on 3.3 wooded acres, and from it’s hillside perch, enjoys broad views overlooking Bristol Lake. The property is on a quiet residential street. Bristol is a 165-acre all-sports lake and is excellent for fishing, swimming and all manner of watersports. The lake shore consists of a mix of areas of sand and loam. The water gets deep gradually and is relatively-friendly to younger children (although we recommend life jackets for non-swimmers).
We have a large grassy yard along the lake with enough trees to give some comfortable shade in the sunny summer afternoons.

Secluded Lake Retreat is located in Dowling. Secluded Lake Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Secluded Lake Retreat has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Dowling has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Dowling, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

Show more
OneKey Logos

This Property is OneKey Eligible

Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.

JOIN TODAY

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: $150 fee/pet pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

John S.
Aug 24, 2025 07:50:00 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: First off, the owners of this property are very attentive and some of the best owners I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with (and we stay at 1-2 different lake homes each year). They went above and beyond to try and right a few wrongs. Overall, this place was great, very cozy and has a rustic, woodsy, lake house feel. It is high up from the water so you do not have a clear view of the swim area and there are some uneven steps down, but there is a hand rail and my older parents (78 and 80) did not love the extra steps but managed just fine. The boat that is rented with the cottage should probably just be included in the base price. It is pretty beat up and only has 5 seats. The pier is small, so you need the boat to hang out if you want to sit over the water. It is not great for this. The engine runs a bit rough, loud and does not move much, but better than nothing for just tooling around the lake. I am sure renting a boat is no fun from an owners perspective, but a clear heads up about its condition would be suggested. Lastly
See All Reviews
Check House Availability
Nightly rates from:
USD371
You will be redirected to  
Hot Deal - It has been viewed 69 times today
Not the right fit? Check out our other properties in Dowling
Beautiful Lakefront Home- Sleeps 20 From US $784
         

10.0 (149 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Secluded Home with Lake View in Delton! From US $279
         

|
10.0 (1 Review)
House
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • View
Secluded Home w/Lake View in Delton! From US $314
         

|
New
Cottage
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Secluded family-friendly lake house in the woods From US $303
         

10.0 (23 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Relax or Play ALL YEAR ROUND At Our Cozy Lakefront Home. From US $162
         

9.8 (343 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Secluded Lake Retreat From US $371
         

9.8 (137 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Charming Lakefront Retreat on Little Mill Lake From US $178
         

9.6 (10 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Forest Retreat - Sleeps 30 - 2 minutes from boat launch From US $665
         

Secluded Home w/Lake View in Delton! From US $150
         

9.4 (6 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
The Laurabelle: Your Lakeside Sanctuary From US $189
         

10.0 (3 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Charming, updated 3-bedroom cottage on Fine Lake From US $216
         

Cozy Fine Lake Cabin Retreat! 🍁Fall Specials 🍂 From US $360
         

9.6 (38 Reviews)
Cottage
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Charming Battle Creek Cottage w/Dock! From US $117
         

9.0 (4 Reviews)
Cottage
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Lakeside Cottage Escape with Private Dock & Deck! From US $120
         

8.2 (16 Reviews)
Cottage
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
Laurabelle Lake House - Lakefront & Dog Friendly From US $167
         

10.0 (1 Review)
Cabin
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Cute Mid-Century Cottage on Fine Lake! From US $200
         

9.6 (44 Reviews)
Cabin
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
Lakefront House for Seasonal Stay- NOW High Speed Internet! From US $123
         

9.4 (8 Reviews)
House
  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly