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"Memories Are Made Here" Klinger Lake - Lakefront With Beautiful Sunsets

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9.4

Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

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Sturgis, MI
  • Popular LocationBlue Gate Theater25 min drive
  • Popular LocationShipshewana Auction and Flea Market25 min drive
  • Popular LocationShipshewana Flea Market26 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)58 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Memories Are Made Here" Klinger Lake - Lakefront With Beautiful Sunsets

5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10
We welcome you, your family, and your friends to our special waterfront home on Klinger Lake - a +1,000 acre crystal clear all-sports lake. Our place on the lake is a 4,000 square feet year-round home with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A stone fireplace accompanies the very large open living and dining room area along with a wall of of windows overlooking the lake from the front porch. The kitchen features a dishwasher, gas stove and side by side refrigerator/freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room with washer and dryer.
There is a very large sundeck attached to the dock. On the back side of the house is a large deck that provides a view of the lake - great for grilling and dining outside. Last but not least is the 72' of lake frontage. The water is clean and clear and is perfect for swimming, floating, kayaking (two are available for your use) and power boating. The nearby marina offers power watercraft for rent. Whether you enjoy sitting out on the pier or splashing in the water, this Klinger Lake home is perfect for you.

While your vacation starts here, much can be enjoyed in the surrounding area. For golfers, some of the best courses can be found in the area…Klinger Lake Country Club and Island Hills to name a few. For those who like to shop, Sturgis (5 miles from the lake) offers a variety of boutiques and Shipshewana is less than a half an hour away.

Enjoy and relax - memories are made here.










Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Discuss with Landlord, exceptions considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great lake for kids, shallow and sandy bottom

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Discuss with Landlord
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 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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sturgis

Located in Sturgis, this vacation home is on a lake. Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park and South Lanes Family Fun Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market. Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo and Deutsch Kase Haus are also worth visiting. Water skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park - 23 min drive
  • Blue Gate Theater - 25 min drive
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 25 min drive
  • Michiana Event Center - 26 min drive
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hot 'n Now - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White Pigeon Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Memories Are Made Here" Klinger Lake - Lakefront With Beautiful Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Memories Are Made Here" Klinger Lake - Lakefront With Beautiful Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Memories Are Made Here" Klinger Lake - Lakefront With Beautiful Sunsets?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Memories Are Made Here" Klinger Lake - Lakefront With Beautiful Sunsets located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Green Valley Golf & Health Club, Oaklawn Terrace Park, and Sturgis Hospital. Island Hills Golf Club and Sauganash Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gloria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay a Klinger Lake
Klinger Lake is beautiful and clear. The family loved swimming and fishing in the lake. The house was roomy and great for a large family to gather in, eat, play games or watch tv. Very nice and helpful owners. Unfortunately, we ran into a few problems. We had booked the property, in part, because we were told that we would be able to tie our boat to the dock. Two days prior to our stay, I contacted the owner to confirm this and was told that things had changed. We would have to put augers in to tie our boat to. Because of the lake bottom, we weren't able to drive the augers in far enough to be very stable, and we were concerned that some night our boat might float away, particularly during the strong winds we experienced that week. Additionally, several of the doors to bedrooms and bathrooms would not close completely or were very hard to reopen once closed. I, literally, could not open one of the outside doors once it was closed completely. This created a safety hazard for the family. And, several of the overhead lights would not turn on and some would only come on after several tries, or sometimes if we waited several minutes. I contacted the homeowner about these concerns, and she quickly responded. She was aware of these issues. The homeowners were very nice and met us at check in. The lake was beautiful and the house roomy, but we were disappointed that the "challenges" we encountered had not been disclosed to us prior to renting the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
This is our second year here & we will be back next year! We love how roomy the house is & the location to the lake. The lake is clean, not busy & perfect size. We also rent the boat from the owners for tubing. There is a store close to the house which is great for grabbing last minute items. I also love how the owners leave items that were left behind for new renters for example tin foil, paper plates, etc. I always leave my leftover stuff for the next renter too
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Mckinney, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation
We had a great time at the lake renting this house. The owner is extremely friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Being able to rent the pontoon boat for the week is a plus. This is the second year in a row we rented this house and has accommodated our family nicely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house and clear lake
We loved all the room in the house for our family. The lake off the dock is shallow, fun for the kids to swim in. They enjoyed catching fish off the dock and taking the pontoon on the lake was so relaxing. Bonnie was quick to answer all our questions. Will plan to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Vacation @ Klinger Lake 2023
The house was large with five bed rooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Nice kitchen, large table for family meals, nice location, great dock and boat was also nice. No sandy beach might be the only thing missing for the kids to play. The neighbors were all very nice and helpful. Klinger Lake is the best and this was a great place to enjoy time with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
SO MUCH ROOM!
Bonnie and Morrie’s house is so spacious! We had 7 adults and 2 children and had plenty of room. The bedrooms are good size and having 3 bathrooms was a plus. The water was perfect for kids as far as being shallow. The boat is brand new! The lake is pretty big and beautiful! We already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house & Beautiful lake
We had the best time at Bonnie & Morrie’s home & lake. My husband & I along with our kids & their friends between the ages of 12-20 had plenty of room in the house to spread out & not feel on top of each other. It was so nice to have additional items left from other guests like tin foil, plates, etc. I also left all of our extras like cups, dishwasher soap, etc for the next guests. The house feels like a home with games, footballs, coolers, etc. The neighbors are all really nice too. Klinger Lake is the nicest, cleanest lake we have ever been in! It’s also the perfect size & not overcrowded! Can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff M., Mckinney, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time at the lake
Our family stayed for a full week and had a great time. Bonnie the owner was great to work with and very communicative. The house is an older house but was very roomy and has a great sunset on the lake. Also, having the ability to rent the offered pontoon was a huge plus. It is a newer boat with plenty of room and pulled our kids tubing and wakeboarding no problem. My only negative comment about the property is the WIFI. Very spotty and slow. If you. are looking for that original cottage feel with a lot of room this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Lizton In.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a excellent time.
We had a great time. Large house, so room for everyone. Very well stocked and nice and clean home. Great pontoon boat. Good to pull tubes with too. Lots of small fish, but we enjoyed them all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best MOMCATION EVER!!
My friends and I have started an annual tradition of renting a cottage for just us MOMS. No kids and no husbands. This was our fourth trip, but second time on Klinger Lake. It’s the same lake my Great Aunt owned a cottage on and I spent summers with her and tons of cousins. It’s the best lake in Michigan!! Bonnie’s cottage gave us room to spread out, have our own bedrooms and was well appointed with all the necessities. It was a super hot week, but the air conditioners worked fantastically and when the heat broke, we enjoyed the breezes off the lake. The sunsets are amazing and we spent almost every day of our 10 days in and on the water. We hoping to book Bonnie’s cottage next summer as well. (And maybe we will bring a kid or two. After their HS graduations next June!!)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lakeside property
We were charmed by this home. The owners have done a beautiful job with decorating, and we also appreciated the well stocked kitchen. Beds all have memory foam, which most of us require these days! Some of us kayaked for the first time in our lives. We arrived after a tornado tore through the community, but this house mostly missed the damages. The owners were able to get all of the yard debris picked up before we arrived. We had great weather and really enjoyed the screened in porch. Lots of games and puzzles too. Thanks very much for allowing us to use your lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake was great for kids,tubing and fishing
Well equipped also air conditioning did not see it in listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Very friendly owner and the house had everything you could need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time with family
Lake was nice and clean. The house is a little outdated, but there is lots of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
Beautiful Lake, perfect accommodations and perfect weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bruno D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake and location
Big, older lakehouse with lots of room for large family. Except for a grease fire while using the outdoor grill (the pan had evidently not been scrapped clean for a while), we had a great family time on beautiful Klinger Lake. The owners were very responsive and communicated promptly. The only downside is that although we did not check in until past the 4pm checkin time, the house did not feel fully cleaned and we had to clean/re-clean the floors (we had a "crawling" toddler with us) and the bathrooms. Otherwise, everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful vacation
We rented this home for our family's summer vacation. The house had plenty of room for the nine of us and we felt very comfortable in our home away from home. This is not a new house but it has been updated throughout. It has a boiler heating system and therefore can't accommodate central A/C. There are floor standing window units in most rooms to keep the heat down, and four of the bedrooms were very comfortable for sleeping. Adding in the pontoon boat for those late day lake cruises was relaxing after fishing and tubing all afternoon. I brought my own fishing boat for those activities and was able to launch it from the street right next to the house. The lake was almost like bath water and the sandy bottom made swimming in it a required activity. The kids also liked paddling around in the kayaks. And there was plenty of fishing activity right from the dock. This home has everything you could ask for to spend a week or more in. All in all, a good time was had by all!

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Loved being so close to the lake! You can hear the water lapping while you sleep. The house is large so can very comfortably fit many people. We rented the pontoon boat which was the key! Klinger Lake is so beautiful and to be on the lake, morning to evening, made the trip even that much better. We had a wonderful week and have many happy memories!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., PITTSBURGH

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and quiet
We had a family vacation and decided on this property. The large living room was great for watching movies in the evening, and the enclosed back porch was perfect for sunsets. The lake itself provided boating and fishing which some of us took advantage of. Everyone was very happy with the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Delanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
Perfect for our short family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Stay
Klinger Lake is always a wonderful place to spend a vacation. Bonnie supplied all that was needed to have an enjoyable time.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great summer vacation spot for a group
My family and I are from the Chicago area and were looking for a house to rent on a smaller lake. We found this rental and it was great from the start. Bonnie was easy to work with and responded to my questions on the property right away before we had even booked the rental. Once we secured the rental and started our week vacation, everything was great. There were 8 adults and 2 children and the house was the perfect size for the group. The common areas were great for a group, the pontoon boat was a wonderful perk that you can rent for an additional fee and then lake is beautiful. The town of Sturgis is about five miles and has a few shops and there is good golfing close by as well. We stayed in for dinner for most nights, but did venture out to a few dinner spots at the end of the week which were good for our group and good food. Overall, this rental was exactly what we were looking for. Bonnie was available throughout the week for questions, the house was big enough for our group, and Klinger lake was a great swimming lake for adults and kids. We already reserved the cottage for next year. Thanks Bonnie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House on Klinger Lake
Our extended family of 9 enjoyed a great week at the lake house! The house was large enough for all of us to have some space, and to enjoy meals together. We enjoyed sitting outside near the water under the shade tree, reading, conversing, and watching the lake. We also enjoyed (and would highly recommend) using the pontoon boat for rides around the lake and swimming. Klinger Lake has a very gradual slope, it remains walkable depth at least 100 feet offshore. Perfect for small children or those learning to swim. We also enjoyed fishing right off the dock and shore, for bluegill, perch, and even bass. (One of us caught a 17-inch bass right off the dock!) The only real downside was the air conditioning. We had the great timing of being there during a week of 90+ degree days, and the portable units were not quite up to the task. However, we managed just fine and still enjoyed ourselves. We definitely will keep this lake house on our list of possible returns!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019