A newly remodeled lake front home offers 45 feet of scenic lake frontage on all-sports Pickerel Lake near Kalamazoo, Michigan. This charming lake house is a perfect place to relax and unwind, swim, kayak, fish, with sunset views and a firepit for s’mores, truly designed for you and your family to enjoy! Your own private and natural scenery with mature shady trees and picturesque waters. A private dock with onsite lake toys such as kayaks, paddle boards, and a rowboat make family entertainment simple and fun. The 134-acre Pickerel Lake is excellent for swimming due to its sandy bottoms and crystal-clear waters, making for a perfect Southwest Michigan retreat. The sunset views and lakeside bonfires create unforgettable memories for your family. Just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 1 hour from Grand Rapids, and 20 minutes from Kalamazoo.
The Inside: walk into lake views that extend from the eat in kitchen to the accommodating open concept living room! Leather sofas, new luxury plank vinyl flooring, brand new mattresses and furnishings that comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests.
• Wake up in a king-size bedroom with uninterrupted views of glassy Pickerel Lake
• A private queen bedroom with dimmer lights, USB ports and closet
• A “Kids Room” including 2 sets of bunk beds (4 twins total) and 1 additional queen bed
• An updated bathroom with walk in shower
• Gas Furnace and AC Unit
• Full size washer / dryer
• Mudroom for guest storage and an extra full-size refrigerator/freezer
• 3 seasons sunroom with 180-degree pristine lake front views of Pickerel Lake
• Wood burning fireplace
• Eat In Kitchen with 4-person table, coffee maker, toaster, plenty of silverware, dishware, and utensils
• Smart TV + Starlink Internet
The Outside: Step outside to completely flat land just steps away from the shore, a rarity for lake house living! Take a swim, play in the sand, or kayak at sunset!
• 45 feet of private lake frontage offering a sandy shoreline and blissful views
• Private Dock for fishing, swimming, and boating. All lake toys are free to use including:
• 1 adult fishing kayak with 2 rod holders and a paddle
• 1 kid kayak with a paddle
• 1 adult beginner stand-up paddle board and paddle
• 1 adult intermediate stand-up paddle board and paddle
• 1 12-foot jon boat with rowing paddle (3 person max)
• Bonfire area with chairs and plenty of firewood for roasting marshmallows and watching the sunset
• 3 onsite parking spots
• Large yard for playing sports and yard games
• Weber Propane Gas Grill
• Mature trees provide excellent shade
• Clothesline for drying beach towels
Local Attractions:
- Local kid friendly attractions: Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Airway Fun Center, Climb Kalamazoo, Jungle Joe’s
- Local breweries include Bell’s Brewery, One Well, and Presidential Brewing.
- Local wineries include Lawton Winery, Henderson Castle and Dablon Vineyards.
- High end dining locations include Rustica, Brick + Brine, and Principal Food & Drink
- Fantastic golf options include Indian Run Golf Club (5 mins away), Prairies Golf Club, and Milham Park Golf Club
- Snow skiing resorts nearby such as Bittersweet Ski Resort, Timber Ridge Ski Area, and a local toboggan run called Echo Valley.
Pickerel Lake is in a quiet, family friendly neighborhood. Please respect the local neighbors, many are permanent full-time residents. We ask for quiet hours between 8pm to 8am. This house is brand new to the VRBO market and we are excited for you and your family to experience the serenity of Pickerel Lake! We’d be so grateful to hear of a positive experience and review.