Entire home

Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake

Photo gallery for Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake

Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Marcellus, MI
  • Gravel Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Julian Winery
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Warner Vineyards Winery
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake

Lakefront property on Saddlebag Lake .Saddlebag Lake is very quiet and low boat traffic which make great escape for people who prefer peace and quiet. Bring your boat,kayak and enjoy you vacation on all sport lake connected to other lakes thru channel or if you prefer fishing lots of great fishing. Fully furnished with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Kitchen has all utensils with microwave. Family room has a big screen Fire TV DVD player and wifi internet. Washer/Dryer available for use. Big Rock restaurant a short distance away.Lots of other attractions with vine testing,Air Zoo,plenty of orchard all types.On site volleyball,basketball just bring your own ball and 4 person paddle boat free to use for guests.Boat, pontoon, kayak rental available.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Marcellus

Marcellus is home to this vacation home. Lawton Golf Club and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Gravel Lake.
Map
Marcellus, MI

What's nearby

  • Gravel Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. Julian Winery - 26 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Warner Vineyards Winery - 26 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Diamond Lake - 38 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Western Michigan University - 46 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 39 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rock at Big Fish Lake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Patch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Country Lakes General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Amy's Fabulous Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

As of Apr 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake on Apr 29, 2025 start from $350.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marcellus Lake House on Saddlebag Lake located?

Situated in Marcellus, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Gravel Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Woolfe Park and Lake of the Woods. Lawton Golf Club and Swiss Valley Ski Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

It was an amazing place to stay it was beautiful and so nice wish we could have atayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 night trip for wedding

Nice quiet neighborhood, the lake that it was on is very peaceful. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Would rent again if i come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Another great stay at this place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful clean property, enjoyed the stay very much. Saw Bald Eagles every day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip with Dad and Brothers

Quiet area good relaxing enjoyment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

Our second time staying at this property. Our family had fun swimming and fishing from the pier. The large deck was fantastic with the view of the lake. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Great property, beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Place to Stay

This property is very clean. The lake view is beautiful especially now as the colors are changing. It is close to a restaurant that opens at 4. It is close to a local wedding venue. The owner is very quick to respond and was accommodating. arrive early
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camp P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake House

House was prefect for our family. House was very clean. Nice deck with gas grill and great lake side yard. Plenty of room for outdoor games. The view is very relaxing as you look out at across the lake at forest. Many different birds including Bald Eagles and lots of geese.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remus P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Good stay , work group stay
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Great cozy place, love every minute that we spent at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

This property was nice, clean and pleasant to stay in. The weather was good and the view is great. Quiet and nice neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., Gurnee, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lake House Getaway

Layout of house is nice, with master bedroom at one end and two other bedrooms on the opposite end. Nice sized kitchen. Based on other reviews, we brought additional towels and blankets. Beautiful large deck with plenty of seating with views of the lake. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Y B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place for a vacation

I, my sister and my brother in law stayed here for a week while visiting family in the area. The views were wonderful, the house was clean and we had everything we needed. The layout was perfect for us, with the family room and kitchen in the middle of the house. There was also a wonderful restaurant nearby where we had dinner several times. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Adventure

We traveled from out of town to attend a wedding on a local farm. The lake house was a perfect location. The weather was a little challenging but we made it thru. Cannot wait to stay again in the summer so we can enjoy the lake more with our family. The home had everything we needed thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House on Lake

The house was very clean. It has several upgrades. There was a new couch, gas grill, new refrigerator, and bench on dock. The lake was great for fishing, swimming, boating, and kayaking. This is a very relaxing place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake Home Rental

Large home with a great deck and dock to view the eagles, swans, herons and geese. Pan fishing was excellent right off the dock, even caught a large bass. We rented a pontoon and enjoyed the chain of three lakes. The house was so large that we did not use the dining area or the living room; spent all of our time on the deck and the attached family room/kitchen area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay at lake house.

House has decent curb appeal and liked the layout of house. Has neat nautical theme. Has nice dock to dock boat and fish from. Kids enjoyed fishing from dock. Bring your own water and blankets if cold at night. Bedding, dishwater, and plumbing fixtures could use update. Overall we had a good time and would recommend if you’re used to typical lake house issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Living the Lake Life

We had a lovely time at this lake house! We found it to be super clean and spacious compared to other homes in this price point. The deck was really big, and we brought our own canopy so that practically the whole thing was shaded. The yard is also a good size but a bit squishy as you get closer to the lake. We brought our boat and some of our own water toys but family also enjoyed the paddle boat that was provided. Owner was easy to communicate with and flexible with our request to put our boat on the dock before our check in time. Overall, it was fun to live the lake life here for a couple of days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Renter beware

I paid in full 10 months before my daughter’s wedding so this would be one less stressor. One week before check in the owner said we owed an additional 192 dollars because rates change in January. I tried to call him as I didn’t understand and he didn’t answer. He told me to contact VRBO if I had an issue. I did and they told me he cannot raise the rate and that they would reach out and warn him about his behavior. Even after all of that, he still insisted we owed him. A review in June 2024 noted that the owner said they owed more money so this appears to be a pattern. Thankfully we were able to stay despite this “outstanding balance.” The place was very nice. Bring drinking water if you do rent from him.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We enjoyed our weekend even though we had a lot of rain. Visited Shipshewana as it was not that far south from the house. The lake looked wonderful even though weather did not permit us to enjoy it. Couple of items worth noting are the front door really needs a step added. It is a giant step down going out which can surprise you. Also the plateware has a gold metallic ring design which when used in microwave will spark. Not good. We used paper towel to heat items in the microwave. Overall a nice quiet neighborhood on what looks like a good fishing lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, on a beautiful lake!

We just returned from a beautiful stay in this nice home. Saddlebag lake is beautiful to capture amazing sunsets and enjoy access to the bigger lakes for amazing swimming. The house came stocked with all amenities as listed. Only a few minor obstacles were noticed. Nothing that was a surprise or hindered our vacation. The initial step into the house is quite large. Those with bad knees can grab two of the wooden blocks in front of the garage to assist with the step. If you have never lived in a house on the lake, the well water is full of a lot of iron and other natural minerals. This wreaks havoc on shower heads and toilets. The master toilet works fine, the second bathroom does not. As with the shower heads. The master worked fine and met all our bathing needs. The wifi reaches quite a distance, in fact two houses away and still connected. For some reason it does not work in the master bath, for men who like to scroll or read in their morning routines. The owner was easy to communicate with and very responsive. He has several pontoon options for rent. Note as of July 18th there is a no wake warning on the lake by order of the Sheriff. The water level is exceedingly high. A number of neighboring piers are under water, and water is above the shoreline. Overall, we had an amazing stay and would happily return again next year! Thank you to the owner for making you home available to others at a reasonable cost!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Lake House with Nice Spaces

This listing was accurate, and the outdoor space was lovely. The inside of the home was clean and neat. The beds were comfortable. However, there were a number of issues that made our stay less than ideal. On check in day, the owner asked for additional money, above and beyond the full amount I paid 10 months prior. The toilet in the primary bathroom did not work, and the one in the secondary bathroom struggled but was usable. For a party of 6, each bathroom was stocked with only one towel each (no hand towels or wash cloths) and one personal sized soap--no shampoo or conditioner, so we made a trip to the dollar store, which was very inconvenient since we were in Marcellus to attend a rehearsal dinner and wedding and did not have much extra time. We were unable to access the WIFI, and the service in that area for Verizon phones is very, very poor. The working bathroom door did not lock, and the shower water ran gritty, so getting ready for our daughter's wedding (90 degree day) was unpleasant. The biggest issue for our family was the water quality. We live in the country and are used to well water, but we found this water undrinkable. We did not come prepared with bottled water. Although a Keurig was available, there were no K Cups in sight and honestly, I would not drink coffee made with this water. Bring your own drinking water, bath towels, beach towels, soap and shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Your host

Host profile image

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests