Notes from the host
Sandy Beach Woodlands Lodge
DO NOT CLICK "Request to Book". Instead, press "Contact host".
IF YOU DON'T SEE "Contact host"
1) Select any check-in/out dates.
2) Press "Check availability"
2) If Vrbo sends you to a search page, click our listing at the top.
3) Press "Contact host" under the blue "Check Availability" button
VRBO'S RECENT CHANGES NOW REQUIRE THIS CUMBERSOME EXPERIENCE
We simply need to learn about your gathering to ensure our home will meet your needs.
Please ignore Vrbo's language about no refunds... their system won't remove it. The rental agreement we both will sign will be in force and includes our standard cancellation policy, which we provide upon request -- and always before a payment is submitted.
A word about our Rates. Vrbo's format of their Rates section makes it impractical for us to input every possible rate combination for 365 days a year. The rates that Vrbo automatically provides are sometimes incorrect. We provide exact quotes in our responses. Pricing for the Pontoon Boating Pkg is provided when we respond to inquiries. An administrative fee of 3% applies to Vrbo reservations as well as the State of Michigan 6% "Use Tax."
From June through late August we are only able to accept 7-night, Sunday to Sunday reservations.
Need a little more sleeping capaciy? We have 2 new upscale short term rental apartments just a mile away that are priced very competitively. The Duet has 2-BRs, 2-BAs (Vrbo #4663879 - $145/night+6% tax+$45 cleaning fee + Vrbo fee) and The Trio has 3-BRs, 2-BAs (Vrbo #4663698 - $195/night + 6% tax + $45 cleaning fee + Vrbo fee).
Need even more sleeping capacity? The Woodlands Lodge is one of 4 vacation homes that we call "The Lodges at Stone Lake" in Cassopolis, Michigan, all located within 50 - 1000ft of each other. "The Lodges at Stone Lake" are all wheelchair-friendly:
1) Blue Spruce Lodge (Vrbo #1317280):
- 11-BR / 12-BA
- 885ft² Gathering-Game Room
- Kid's Play Loft
- 1,000+ft² Covered Deck
- 50ft from the Woodlands Lodge
2) Cedar Lodge (Vrbo #890604)
- 9-BR / 9-BA
- 845ft² Gathering-Game Room
- 670ft² Covered Deck
- 900ft from the Blue Spruce Lodge
- 60ft from Knotty Pine Lodge
3) Knotty Pine Lodge (Vrbo #325883)
- 7-BR / 7.5-BA
- 550ft² Gathering-Game Room
- 430ft² Covered Deck
- 50ft from Cedar Lodge
- 60ft from the Cedar Lodge
4) Woodlands Lodge (this property)
- 8 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms
- 450ft² Gathering-Game Room
- 2 Decks w/ Roofs: 756ft² plus 350ft²
- Plus a Lakeside Log Cabin w/ 1-BR, 1-BA
- 50ft from Blue Spruce Lodge, directly across the street
FEATURES OF THE WOODLANDS LODGE
- 8BR · 8BA · Sleeps up to 30 (28 in beds)
- 8 Queen Beds, 5 Twin Bunk Beds
- 450ft² Gathering-Game Room
- 24ft Pontoon Boat & Kayaks (Optional)
- Lakefront Log Cabin (Optional +1BR/1BA)
- Zero Steps into House
- Wheelchair Friendly BR/BA Suite
- 9 Sofas / Loveseats
- 3 Separate TV Areas
- 2 Decks w/ Roofs (350ft² & 756ft²)
- Outdoor Tables w/ Lots of Seating
- 70ft of Lake Frontage w/ Log Cabin
- Sandy, Gentle Slope Beach
- Dining Table Seats 16
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Dinnerware, Pots/Pans, + More
- Open-Concept Kitchen
- Broadband WiFi
- Kid's Playset Near Rear Deck
- 12 Bicycles (Adult & Child)
- 47 Acres of Private Wooded Trails
- 15,000ft² Grassy Playfield w/ Toy Shed
- Adjustable Basketball Hoop
- Gas & Charcoal Grills
- Tons of Off-Street Parking (10+ vehicles)
- Covered Firepit w/ Lots of Seating
- 30 Minutes from Notre Dame Stadium
- 15 Minutes from Swiss Valley Skiing
- Nearby Restaurants, Grocery Store, Casino
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to our 8-BR, 8-BA Woodlands Lodge (9 BRs & 9 BAs with the Lakeside Log Cabin) wheelchair-friendly family retreat with its sandy gentle-slope-beach - surrounded by our private 50 wooded acres with trails - with a commanding view of 177-acre Stone Lake, famous for its fishing and quiet solitude. Five minutes away is the Park Shore Public Golf Course - with many more local attractions in the area.
Please note:
The BR, BA, and sleeping capacity figures include the Woodlands Lodge's Lakefront Log Cabin. The Woodlands Lodge without the log cabin is 8BR/8BA and sleeps 33. The log cabin brings the total to 9BR/8BA and sleeps 35.
This property includes a lakefront lot with a private beach, porch and boat dock reserved for Guests that's a 150-foot stroll from the main house down a path through the trees (the main house is 75 feet and across a quiet dead-end street from the lake.)
**A unique feature of the property is its optional lakeside Log Cabin with a private beach, porch and boat dock reserved for Guests which is just a 150-foot stroll from the main house down a path through the trees (the main house is 75 feet and across a quiet dead-end street from the lake). It makes for a very convenient "pool house" right at the water's edge.
ACCESSIBILITY
A concrete parking pad gently slopes up to the front door to allow one to exit a vehicle on a hard surface and enter the house with zero steps. The following ground floor rooms are wheelchair accessible: LR, DR, Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, Gathering-Game Room, 1st Floor BR-BA Suite in the Guest Quarters Wing with its ADA-compliant full BA with 3x5 roll-in shower. Also both front and rear decks overlooking Stone Lake are wheelchair accessible.
BICYCLES & TRAILS
Included with every reservation are 12 bicycles (mix of child and adult sizes) for our Guests to ride on the trails in the 50 acres of woods -- and through the residential areas of the Village of Cassopolis for those who like to admire the many grand turn-of-the-century homes that are sprinkled throughout. Bring your bike helmets!
PLAYFIELDS
The Woodlands Lodge property also includes access to our two 10,000ft² level, grassy playfields, perfect for throwing a frisbee, tossing a football or baseball around, playing a game of whiffle ball, badminton, volley ball, etc. These two playfields are private, just for Guests of our four lodges on Stone Lake. Also, as of Summer 2023, both playfields feature a "Sports Equipment Shed" filled with frisbees, dodge balls, footballs, tennis balls, wiffle balls, and loads of other fun gear. No need to haul your own toys, just take a short walk to the playfield and let the games begin!
THE LOG CABIN
The lakefront Amish-built western red cedar Log Cabin (optional for an add'l fee Jan. - May and Sept. - Dec.; it is included in the pricing June - August) is part of the property and sits directly on Stone Lake (built April 2009). The 15' x 22' Log Cabin features a full BA, a Kitchenette, a cozy Little Great Room with a soaring 18-foot high cathedral ceiling, a gas fireplace, and a sectional sofa. The Loft overlooks the open great room and has a Queen bed with a memory foam topper -- very comfy. The cabin has a 60-inch ceiling fan, central heat & AC (ductless unit with 2 head units), and a 13 cu ft fridge to keep your beverages cold -- right at the water's edge.
PONTOON BOATING PACKAGE
Most all of our warm-weather Guests enjoy reserving our Pontoon Boat Pkg. It really opens up a whole new world to be able to get out on the lake - the little ones just love playing 'captain' steering the boat -- and it makes for a great mobile swimming platform. Sunsets are glorious and it's so peaceful to be out in the middle of Stone Lake and just slowly drift and watch the waterfowl, birds, etc. And if anyone likes to fish - that's what Stone Lake is famous for! We include (actually require) in the rental of the Pontoon Boat a personal orientation session by a qualified boating instructor so that the Pontoon can be operated safely and with confidence; fuel and life jackets are provided. Included at no add'l cost with the Pontoon Boat Pkg are 7 sit-on-top Kayaks (5 adults, 2 child), plus a 6'x17' floating "Lilly Pad."
For Guests with children who love to vacation with other families, it's a fun, comfortable and unique property.
We're happy to answer any questions you may have so please ask away!
Fondly,
Ted, Brenda & Christian
The Gogol Family in Cassopolis, Michigan
Proudly serving our Guests since 2009
