Idyllic Lakefront Retreat--The French Rooster in South Haven

Only 2.5 hours from Chicago or Detroit, this quiet lakefront year-round retreat on Upper Scott Lake offers the perfect setting for a family or group of friends looking to relax, play, and reconnect in an idyllic setting.  This large 3 bedroom/2 bath home on 2 wooded acres is bright and airy and is tastefully decorated in a Country French theme.  Enjoy stunning views of the lake and beautifully landscaped yard from a comfortable chair in the large great room or from the huge deck under the massive old oak trees, and watch the sun rise on the water from the pier.  In the evenings enjoy a campfire and the star-filled night sky at the lakefront fire pit.  The large family room on the lower level is perfect for watching movies or playing games, and the sun room provides a quiet place to curl up and read a book or write in your journal.

The fully equipped kitchen is designed for casual cooking or preparing gourmet meals as it is equipped with an all new stainless steel double oven and 5 burner gas range, microwave, large refrigerator, and dishwasher.  Dine at the large antique French table that seats 8, on the screened- in porch, or "al fresco" at the large custom built country table on the spacious deck overlooking the grounds and lake.

This is truly a four-season retreat: it is equally beautiful as the new growth emerges in the spring, in full summer splendor, as the colors change in fall, and the quiet snow covers the ground in winter.

This is a smoke-free home so your cooperation is appreciated and expected.

Weekly rates are for 7 nights.  Check-in is Saturday at 3 pm, check-out is Saturday at 11 am.

• 90 feet of private lakefront and pier
• Large great room with fireplace, stereo and CD player
• Family room with TV, DVD, Desk and Game Table
• Fully equipped stainless steel kitchen
• Master bedroom with queen bed and ensuite bath
• Second bedroom with queen bed
• Third bedroom with 2 twin beds
• 2 full bathrooms
• Sun room
• Screened-in porch
• Outside dining table
• Weber charcoal grill
• Fire pit and firewood
• Satellite TV and wireless internet access (in peak season)
• VCR and DVD players
• Bed linens and towels
• Coffee maker, toaster, crock pot, and blender
• Iron and ironing board
• Rowboat and inflatable air mattresses and life vests
• Smoke-free home
• 1 dog or cat allowed ($500 refundable damage depost required) dog bed, cat bed and litter box available
• Maximum 6 people (including children)

Upper Scott Lake is a sparsely populated, quiet inland lake in the country, but it is close to many unique places and year-round activities.  Visit the award-winning Fenn Valley Winery and the famous Crane's Orchards and Pie Pantry, both only 6 miles away in Fennville.  Or shop and dine in the quaint tourist towns of South Haven and Saugatuck, only 15 minutes away.  Enjoy the annual Tulip Festival, shopping, and weekly Farmer's Markets in Holland, only 25 minutes away.

At the lake: 

Swimming, boating (launch your motor boat from the public boat ramp, and tie up at your private dock), fishing from the pier or rowboat, campfire, snow-shoeing, sledding and ice skating in winter

Nearby:

Walk around the lake (2.7 miles) or the  the Kal Haven Trail (30 miles), golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, U-Pick orchards for strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and apples, horseback riding, antiquing, 10 miles from Lake Michigan public beach.  Many restuaurants, shops, and art galleries throughout the area.

April 29, 2013 through June 14, 2013

Weekly:  $1545

Weekdays or Weekends:  $245 per night ( 3 night minimum + $80 Cleaning fee)

June 15 through September 7, 2013 (minimum one week rental only)

Weekly: $1,695

September 8, 2013 through December 31, 2013:

Weekly:  $1545

Weekdays or Weekends:  $245 per night ( 2 night minimum + $80 Cleaning fee)

Use Tax of 6% of the total rental fee should be included in the final payment. 

Check-in/Check-out Times:

For weekly stays:  Check-in  time is 3 pm Saturdays, check-out time is 11 am.  For weekend stays: check in is Thursday or Friday at 4, and checkout is 11 am Sunday or Monday (depending on length of weekend stay)

Deposits:

All bookings:  50% due at time of reservation (non-refundable) , 50% due 10 days prior to arrival

Reservation Deposit:  50% of total (non-refundable)

Security deposit: $250 (refundable)

Pet Damage Deposit:  $500 (refundable)

 This is a smoke-free home, so your cooperation is appreciated and expected.