10/10 Excellent
Steven D.
Mar 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay with friends
Steven D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kalamazoo, MI
- Oasis Hot Tub Gardens13 min drive
- Kalamazoo College17 min drive
- Western Michigan University17 min drive
- Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Cottage of "Zoo"topia on Eagle Lake
Cottage of "Zoo"topia is located directly on Eagle Lake facing west with stunning sunset views just 2 hours away from Chicago and Detroit. Your ideal lake vacation awaits. Be it swimming, fishing, and boating in the Summer, or ice skating, ice fishing, and sledding in the Winter, this rental is a stunning retreat. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon happy hour on the upper deck overlooking the lake or on the lower level patio. There is a small sandy beach area with a fire pit to end the evening.
The cottage currently has a water bouncer, adult kayaks, two children kayaks and paddle boards available in the summer.
The main level of the house contains a fully stocked kitchen, deck with grill and table for six people, living area with Smart TV, full bathroom and three bedrooms. The lower level has a full bathroom and a bunk room. There is parking for two vehicles.
Guest Access:
Guest will be given a door code prior to check-in.
The Neighborhood:
The homes on the lake consist of summer homes and year-round residents. No parties will be allowed.
Interaction with Guests:
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We're only a text, call or email away.
During peak months (Memorial Day-Labor Day) there will be a 4 night minimum.
***There is a weekly (7 day) and monthly (28 day) discount***
The cottage currently has a water bouncer, adult kayaks, two children kayaks and paddle boards available in the summer.
The main level of the house contains a fully stocked kitchen, deck with grill and table for six people, living area with Smart TV, full bathroom and three bedrooms. The lower level has a full bathroom and a bunk room. There is parking for two vehicles.
Guest Access:
Guest will be given a door code prior to check-in.
The Neighborhood:
The homes on the lake consist of summer homes and year-round residents. No parties will be allowed.
Interaction with Guests:
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. We're only a text, call or email away.
During peak months (Memorial Day-Labor Day) there will be a 4 night minimum.
***There is a weekly (7 day) and monthly (28 day) discount***
Property manager
Heather Derickson
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Kalamazoo
Located in Kalamazoo, this vacation home is on the waterfront. James W. Miller Auditorium and Celery Flats Ampitheatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lawton Ridge Winery and Moors Golf Club. Harbors West Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery are also worth visiting.
Kalamazoo, MI
What's nearby
- Oasis Hot Tub Gardens - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
- James W. Miller Auditorium - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
- Wings Event Center - 16 min drive - 18.2 km
- Kalamazoo College - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
- Western Michigan University - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Culver's - 8 min drive
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- Taco Bell - 8 min drive
- Jac's Cekola's Pizza - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly M.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Kimberly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property for Family!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa G.
Aug 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Teresa G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Sharon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent
Apr 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Betsy A.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on the lake
Betsy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John B.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kalamazoo Home Base
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Dec 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bryon H.
Sep 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Bryon H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Iris C.
Feb 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Iris C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Phillip B.
Aug 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Eagle Lake Review
Phillip B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Mollie W.
Aug 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, updated house on beautiful lake
Mollie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas P.
Jul 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eagle Lake
Thomas P.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alicia G.
Nov 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and chill
Alicia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jay B., brentwood, USA
Nov 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.. great views ... even with 6+" of snow
Jay B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katie K.
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Katie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
Sep 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room For ALL
Amy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Natalie B.
Aug 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful home for a family vacation!!
Natalie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Neil S.
Sep 17, 2021
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Uncomfortable host, uncomfortable stay
Neil S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl O.
Aug 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Cheryl O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Heather Derickson
Our family loves to travel and have adventures but one of our favorite things to do is be at the lake, whether it is in the summer spending our days and evenings fishing, water sports, BBQ and having fires in the evening or during the winter we love to play some pond hockey and ice fish as well as hit up the local ski resorts.
Why they chose this property
The Cottage of "Zoo"topia reminds me of my childhood and spending some many summer days/nights are friends cottages. It is the perfect size to relax in at the end of the night because we spend most of our days and evenings outside. We also love the location. Kalamazoo is such an amazing town with great restaurants, family friendly activities and breweries plus it is equal distance to Chicago and Detroit.
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