Lakefront Timber-Frame Cabin & Retreat Center

Entire cabin in Galesburg, Michigan

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Frances
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In a lakefront setting near Richland

On a small private lake near Richland, about 15 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo

Direct lake access with kayaks and dock

Kayaks, a floating dock, and a fire pit right on the water for swimming, fishing, or stargazing

A hand-crafted cabin guests love

Guests describe it as a work of art, praising the hand-built woodwork and peaceful surroundings
Relax in this hand-built, lakefront cabin. Beautiful private setting, spectacular views, kayaking, swimming, fishing. Close to Kalamazoo & Richland, w. many options for dining, hiking, skiing, bird watching - or just relaxing. Master suite w. vaulted ceiling, large walk-in shower & access to upper deck. Main floor bath w. deep soaking tub. Well equipped kitchen open to dining area & second living room. Main living room overlooking the lake, w. smart tv & sound system. Lower level 2nd bedroom.

The space
Gorgeous custom kitchen, fully equipped, with adjacent dining area, which seats 6 around the hand-built table. Master bedroom has en-suite bathroom w. huge, walk-in shower and access to deck overlooking the lake. Second full bathroom, on main floor, has large soaking tub. There are two sitting areas, both with views of the lake. Rustic fire-pit, deck, dock

Guest access
Entire home in a private setting with deck, dock, and about 300 feet of lake-frontage. Driveway is shared with the owners.

Other things to note
Special note on directions -- GPS sometimes directs one to go south off G Avenue on 37t st. We are situated +/- one quarter mile north of G Avenue

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 403 reviews.

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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 3% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Galesburg, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The cabin is situated in an almost totally private setting, on a small lake close to the village of Richland, 15 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. There are several excellent local restaurants & the cabin is also close to The Gilmore Car Museum, The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Gull Lake, and Fort Custer State Recreation Area, with miles of hiking & biking trails.

Meet your host

Superhost
404 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Real estate broker
Lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan
It is fun sharing our cabin! Herm, my husband, spent years hand-crafting it. He designed it to fit the beautiful landscape, using dead ash trees from a near-by forest. I now also help host a small house in town, artfully renovated by my son, Thomas. It too is a unique & inspired place. We love art, music, good food & interesting travel experiences. We also enjoy watching the birds & wildlife that inhabit our island: Sandhill Cranes, swans & geese, beavers & an occasional coyote. We swim, kayak & canoe in the lake.

Frances is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Herman
  • Kaitlin

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm