The Lakefront cottages and Event Space OPEN! Country House coming fall 2021
On Pointe Lakefront Resort Information
General Info: All cottages include all necessary bed linens, kitchen accessories and kitchen towels, wi-fi and cable, one boat trailer parking spot and one dock space on the channel. Each cottage also includes there own grill, with propane, outdoor seating area with table and chairs, and fire pit. Shared spaces include BOTH beaches, fish cleaning station, outdoor shower facilities, camp store, game storage shed, dock, tetherball, playground, and yard. We also have kayaks and a canoe for our guests on a first come first serve basis. We recommend you bring your own towels, bath and beach. Check-in is 3pm/ Check out is 11am. There is no smoking in any of the cottages. Pets welcome. See out pet policy for more details. More details about the resort, what we have, and what to bring are below.
Booking Options
Cottages require a 2 night minimum stay, there are no additional cleaning, dock, parking or wifi fees. We do have a small, refundable security deposit and, as applicable, a small pet fee. Your security deposit is due at time of booking to hold your reservation. Please see our full rental agreement below for additional details about our policies..
For requests over 14 days, please contact the office. Cottages can be booked separately or together for a Private Event, like family reunions, youth group outings, or wedding parties. To book the lakefront cottage (s) together, please contact the office.
Prices listed do not include tax and are subject to change based on season. Discounts available for early bird bookings 90 days out, loyalty discounts for those who have rented before, military discounts for veterans, active and retirees., foster families, and length of stay discounts for stays over 14 days. More than one discount can be applied to a booking, some exclusions apply.
Pictures of the grounds and each cottage are at the end of the page. We are continually making updates to the cottages to improve them, so furnishings, decorations, or appliances are subject to change without notice and before posted on the website. However, the pictures are representative of each cottage's layout, cleanliness, and quality of items. All replacements will be of equal or better quality or do not impact quality or functionality of the cottage, for example removing a wall hanging.
Lakefront cottages - On Pointe Lakefront Resort
Lake House
Channel House
Channel House
The “Lake House” sits on the shores of Randall Lake with a beautiful view from the screened in porch or outside deck. It is the largest of the five cottages, having four separate bedrooms. The cottage can sleep up to 10 people in beds with three queen beds, and two sets of bunk beds. The maximum occupancy for this cottage is 12 people. $260/night
Channel House
Channel House
Channel House
The "Channel House" sits on the channel with views of the channel from the living room, partial views of the lake from the front door. It has three bedrooms and is located next to the boat docks. It has two full size beds, one with a twin loft bed, and one queen size bed. The maximum occupancy for this cottage is 7 people. $210/night
Long House
Channel House
The Bungalow
Wake up to lake views from The "Long House" master bedroom in this spacious three bedroom cottage. It has two queen beds and a set of bunk beds. There is also a pull-out couch in the living room. The maximum occupancy for this cottage is 8 people. $210/night
The Bungalow
The Bungalow
The Bungalow
The "Bungalow" puts you in the middle of it all. Watch the boats on the water and the sunset on the lake around the fire pit from this comfy two bedroom cottage. Cottage has a full bed in each bedroom, one with a twin loft bed over it, and a futon in the living room. The maximum occupancy for this cottage is 7 people. $170/night
The Getaway
The Bungalow
The Getaway
The Getaway is our cozy one bedroom cottage. You get all the perks the resort has to offer at a fraction of the cost. The cottage has one full bed and one sofa bed in the living room. The maximum occupancy is 2 adults, 2 children (under 12). $120/night
Welcome Guide
General Information
Resort Address:
218 Valley Lane Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone Numbers: Medical/Fire Emergency: 911
Resort/Information: 1-844-494-4440
Maintenance/After-hours Emergency: 1-305-731-6913
Hospital: Promedica Hospital Coldwater: 517-279-5400
Non-Emergency medical/police dispatch: 517-278-4525
Office Hours: Someone is generally onsite on and off from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, during peak season. Check the trailer in back, if no one is there and you need immediate assistance call one of the numbers above, someone is likely near by.
Forgot Something: Let us know. We may have some basic items on hand to get you by until you can get to the store. The Camp Store has an emergency hygiene kit with travel toothbrush, toothpaste, hand/bath soap, shampoo. You might also find some paper towels/napkins, paper plates, dish soap or even some condiments and the like that other recent guests have left behind and are acceptable for use.
Wifi: Network: OnPointe or OnPointe_ext Password: Valleylane
Boat launch location: The boat launch is located directly across the lake from the property. You can get there by heading out of Valley lane and turning right onto River road. You will then turn right onto Narrows road. The boat launch will be on your right with parking on your left.
Boat dock on property: Each cottage gets one space on the channel side dock.
Grills: Do not place grills next to the cottages. They will melt the siding.
Propane: Each grill has a propane tank with a “F” sticker for full. If you run out of propane, a replacement tank can be found by the red shed behind the Long House. Remove and throw away your “F” sticker and then choose a tank with an “F” sticker.
What is Provided:
- Furnished Kitchen with:
Glass top stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher along with dish and dishwasher soap, dish rags and dish towels, pots and pans, dishes, coffee maker, and toaster, plastic wrap, tin foil, starter “pack” of coffee, coffee filters, 1 roll paper towels, 2-3 trash bags, and 2-3 rolls of toilet paper. Starter pack is to get you through your first night or two, until you can get to the store. It is not meant to last for the duration of your stay.
- Bed linens and pillows are provided and set on each bed, you only need to make the beds you use
- Propane grill with propane, lighter and tools
- Cable TV
- Wi-Fi
- Spot to dock a boat
- Picnic or Patio table and some outside chairs
- Fire pit
- Fire wood for sale
- Bait for sale (Summer 2021)
- Camp store with snacks and yard games
Some things you might want to bring:
- Toilet paper (There is a start-up set of toilet paper that isn’t replenished)
- Hand soap (There is a bottle of hand soap that isn’t replenished)
- Toiletries (Travel shampoo, conditioner, and soap available in the camp store, if you forgot something)
- Bath towels (2 towels per cottage per stay, upon request), hand towels, and washcloths
- Beach towels, life jackets or floatation devices (No Lifeguard on Duty). Some life jackets available on first come first serve basis
- Paper towels/napkins (1/2 - 1 roll of paper towels in cottage to start)
- Trash bags (2-3 bags in cottage to start)
- Knives to clean fish and other supplies
Shared Spaces
- Both Beaches, no cottage has its own beach, so please be considerate of others and make room for other guests, pick up/consolidate your beach items, no kayaks, jet skis or other large items on the beach. Jet skis go on the channel dock and kayaks go back on the rack when done.
- Boat Dock, 1 spot per cottage
- Fishing Dock (T-dock in front)
- Green space behind the cottages fire pits to the wood line
- Tether ball
- New 2021! Camp Store with some yard games, fridge/freezer with snacks, complimentary toiletries to get you by until you get to the store incase you forgot something
- Fish cleaning station
- Bath house trailer with toilet, sink, and shower.
- Kayaks/canoe – the kayaks, canoe, and life jackets are located on a rack next to the second beach. They are on a first come, first serve basis. Please be considerate of others and put them back when you are done so they can be enjoyed by everyone.
Additional kayak/canoe, beach, and fishing dock rules:
Kayaks are not to be launched from or left at the beach(es). The remaining shoreline is suitable for launching all the equipment and storms come in quick and they are easily washed into the lake. For this same reason kayaks are to be stored upside down and the canoe at least on its side so they do not fill up water.
No boat, jet ski or other craft is to be docked/moored to the beach, fishing dock, or lakeside shoreline. The channel dock is the only dock for these items.
RULES OF THE ROAD
Valley Lane is a one lane road. The speed limit is 5 MPH, please observe that coming into and out of the resort. There are kids and dogs playing all along the street. If you are faced with oncoming traffic, if at all possible wait to proceed onto the road or back up to the parking lot or other road area large enough for two cars to pass before proceeding. Do not veer onto the side of the road and onto the grass. The road is a private drive that cuts through other people's property, so we try to respect our neighbor's space by driving slowly and not driving on their lawns.
LINENS:
- Queen sheet sets have a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and two pillowcases and one blanket. Rare instance it may be two flat sheets (one is likely larger than the other and meant for the bottom)
- Full bed sheet sets are two flat sheets (one is likely larger than the other and meant for the bottom), two pillowcases, and one blanket.
- Twin sheet sets have a fitted sheet, flat sheet, one pillowcase, and one blanket.
- Comforters can be found in all the rooms, if needed 1 OCT to 30 APR. Comforters provided, upon request 1 MAY-30 SEP.
- Hide-a-beds/Futon sheet locations: Bungalow in foot rest in front of futon, Channel House under Queen bed, Long House in back bedroom closet. Getaway in basket next to couch.
- Upon arrival:
o Please only make the beds you are going to use. This helps reduce laundry costs in terms of money and time, helping us keep the costs down for you.
- Upon departure:
o Before you leave please unmake the beds and make a pile on one bed in the cottage or on the couch of all the linens you have used.
SPECIAL NOTE: Allergen/sanitary covers
- All of the mattresses and pillows have allergen covers on them. These are NOT to be treated as pillowcases or sheets. Use the sheets and pillowcases provided for all of the beds and pillows you are using.
Towels are available upon request and in limited quantities per cottage per stay.
Laundry: The Lake House has a washer and dryer and there is a laundry mat in town on the corner of Marshall St. and State Rd (~7 mins away).
Resort Grounds
Lake House #1
Bungalow #2
The Getaway #3
Long House #4
Channel House #5
On Pointe Lakefront Resort Vacation Rental Agreement
Receipt of deposit constitutes guests acknowledgement of this Rental Agreement.
Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts, Inc
VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT
Upon the terms and conditions herein stated, this Vacation Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts and the Guest identified below (“Guest”).
Guest Information:
(Security deposit refund will be mailed to the below address unless otherwise requested.)
Name: ______________ _______________ Home Phone: _____________ ______
Address: _____________ _____ _ ____ Cell:___ _______
__________ _ _ ______ _ E-mail:_ __
1. Term: Check-in is 3:00 p.m. on the Arrival Date and Check-out is 11:00 a.m. on the Departure Date. Guests are not allowed on the property until after 3:00 p.m. on the arrival date. Guests that do not vacate the property by 11:00 a.m. will be subject to a fee equal to one rental day.
2. Property: This Agreement entitles the Guest to use the cottage(s) in which they are renting, as well as, the patio or deck and fire pit that goes with the cottage(s). Use of any canoe or kayak on a first come first serve basis and if used will be put back on the rack. The use of any other cottage, patio or deck, or fire pit that is not being rented by the Guest, is not permitted. The use of the workshop or red storage shed is not permitted. The remaining premises must be shared by all Guests. Each Guest must dock their boat on the Channel side dock. No docking or mooring is allowed in the beach area or the T-dock. All Cottages on the property are furnished and include a refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee pot, dishwasher, outdoor grill, and bed linens. Any furnishings are subject to change without notice. Any property items supplied for each cottage must not be transferred from one cottage to another. Loss or damage to any of the property or furnishings in excess of normal wear will be charged to the Guest. The owner of the property reserves the right to inspect any of the cottages at any reasonable given time. The vacation rental property is located at: (directions available upon request)
218 Valley Lane
Coldwater, MI 49036
Note 1– No wake area between beach and 20 ft past the swim raft. Any Guest found not adhering to the no wake area or determined to be using their watercraft in an unsafe manner vicinity the shore or other guests will be asked to remove their watercraft from the water and premise. Note 2 - No Lifeguard on Duty. All guests are responsible for understanding the local boating and water safety rules. (See Michigan DNR website, for details).
3. Occupancy Limit: Guests shall not exceed the maximum number of people allowed at each cottage. Additional guests, if found, will be charged $50 per person. This number also includes “Day Guests”. If Guests are found to be in violation of this, they may be evicted and all amounts paid will be forfeited by Guest and there will be no refund of money. The maximum number of people allowed at each cottage is:
Cottage 1- Lake House: Twelve (12) people
Cottage 2- Bungalow: Seven (7) people
Cottage 3 – Getaway: Four (4) people 2 adults, 2 children under 12
Cottage 4 – Long House: Eight (8) people
Cottage 5- Channel House: Eight (8) people
4. Rental Amount, Fees and Payments: As stated in the invoice or IAW third party payment schedule.
Any returned payment by the supporting institution for any reason will be charged a $40 fee and possible cancellation of Reservation and all rights and privileges hereunder.
5. Cancellation Policy: As stated on the company website or in the third party reservation.
6. Refund Policy: No refunds or discounts are given for late arrival or early departure. No refund is due, or will be made, for inclement weather. No refunds or discounts are given due to tenants dissatisfaction of homes décor, breakdown of appliances or other conditions over which there is no control. Please report any inoperative equipment to the owner immediately. Owner will make every reasonable effort to have repairs done quickly and efficiently.
7. Security Deposit Refund: Your Security Deposit will be refunded within 30 days of departure, provided no damage or additional charges have occurred or in accordance with the third party site reservation was booked through. Guest will be notified of any damage and additional costs in writing. Guest, by signing below or making reservation through third party site, assumes full responsibility for any items found to be missing and any damage due to misuse, negligence or action on Guest's or Guest’s visitors part. If charges exceed security deposit the lessee agrees to pay all additional costs to include a $50-100 administration charge.
8. Repairs and Maintenance: Repair and maintenance problems must be brought to managers attention within 24 hours of occupancy or occurrence or Guest could be held liable for all such damages or repairs. Manager will not be responsible for any unauthorized expenses incurred by Guest or his/her Guests. Costs of needless or unauthorized service will be charged as damage cost.
9. Smoking: Smoking (of any kind) is strictly forbidden inside all the cottages including the enclosed porch as well as the fish shack and camp store. Evidence of smoking inside the dwellings will result in immediate termination and forfeiture of all amounts paid and will result in an additional $250 Cleaning Fee to Guest as damage cost. Smoking is permitted on the outside of the dwellings. Guest is responsible for ensuring that smoking products, if used, are properly distinguished and product remains, such as cigarette butts, are properly disposed of and not left on the grounds.
10. Pets: All pets must be declared prior to check in or a $150 fee will be assessed. A maximum of two, clean, well behaved pets under 80 lbs each are welcome. A $50 pet fee for the 1st pet and $30 for the 2nd will be collected prior to check-in. All guests with pets are required to use the pet covers provided for the furniture for the duration of their stay. Additionally, since there is shared space with other families, children, and pets a current shot record showing current Rabies, Bordatella, Distemper/Parvo/Lepto is required and your pet will be checked for fleas. To keep the grounds clean for all guests and to reduce the risk of yard "bombs" there is a designated dog walking area on the grounds and waste disposal area. However, as pet owners ourselves, we understand accidents happen and just expect you to be considerate of those coming after you and clean up after your pet.
11. Fireworks: Fireworks of any kind are not permitted on the property, with the exception of July 3-5 each year. During those dates non-aerial fireworks are permitted on the beach, or in the gravel parking lot and must be done by 10:00pm. NO M80 or other “Banger” type fireworks. Bottomline if it is louder than a whistler, it is too loud!
12. Noise: All Guests agree to use common sense in keeping noise volume low during quiet hours. QUIET HOURS: SU-TH 10:00pm - 7:30am/ F-SA 11:30pm - 7:30am. Any police enforcement actions are at the sole risk and expense of the registered Guest and may result in damage cost and/or immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid.
13. Parking/Speed Limit: Speed Limit is 5 MPH on all portions of Valley Lane Rd. Parking is limited. Each cottage is allowed the following number of vehicles plus one boat trailer, unless other arrangements are made with management. If Guest does not have boat trailer the spot maybe used for an additional vehicle. Guests must adhere to all posted parking signs.
Cottage 1: 3 vehicles, Cottage 2: 1 vehicle, Cottage 3: 1 vehicle, Cottage 4: 2 vehicles, Cottage 5: 2 vehicles
All parking must occur in the property’s driveway and gravel areas. No parking is permitted on the private road or yard, or on neighbors’ property.
14. Access to Property: Guest agrees to allow the Manager and/or maintenance/service personnel access to the premises when necessary for inspections, repairs, or maintenance. Manager shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.
15. Compliance with Laws: Guest agrees to comply with all Local, State and National laws at all times while present on the property and will cause and be responsible for compliance by any invitees with these same laws. Guest shall be responsible for and shall indemnify Manager for any damages caused by any breach of this section.
16. Liability and Damage: Guest agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts, Inc harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, property damage or expenses, arising by reason of any injury, death or damage sustained by any person, or to the property of any person, in or on the property during the Term of this Agreement, including Guest, additional invitees or visitors of Guest, where such injury, death or damage is caused by a negligent or intentional act of Guest, additional guest or any of Guest’s visitors or invitees.
17. Cause for Eviction: The Guest and all parties with the Guest will be subject to immediate eviction from the property if the Guest or parties of the Guest violate any terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, violation of the occupancy limit, pet restriction, smoking, illegal drug use, and excessive noise. In the event of eviction from the Property, the Guest shall forfeit all amounts paid and there will be no refund of money.
18. Casualty or Destruction: Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by an Act of God (including, but not limited to, tornados, storms, floods or fires), or by environmental disaster, or loss of utilities prior to occupancy, this Agreement shall become null and void, and all payments made hereunder shall be refunded to Guest.
19. Attorney’s Fees and Costs: If Manager employs the services of an attorney to enforce any conditions of this Agreement, to collect any amounts due, the eviction of the Guest, or because Guest takes any action to recover funds not due, Guest shall be liable for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by Manager.
20. Short-Term Rental: It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a short-term vacation Rental Agreement and is not a lease or other long term residential tenancy agreement. This Agreement is only for the licensed use of the Property for the stated Term. It creates no property rights of Guest and no rights to renewal or for recurring usage. This Agreement is also neither a Time-Share sale or a Plan of Time-Share Development, nor a Vacation Club.
21. Linens and Departure Cleaning Service: A basic supply of bed linens are provided for each cottage. It is the Guest’s responsibility to make the beds in which they use. Guest’s linens are not changed during their stay. The startup set of hand soap, toilet tissue, and other household conveniences are not replenished. The Guest is required to leave the cottage(s) picked up and in an orderly manner. See posted Checkout checklist for additional checkout instructions. Charges for missing items, repairs or excessive cleaning, such as stains or spoiled food left behind, will be charged to Guest.
22. Cable Television: Basic cable television is provided to the property at no charge. Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts, Inc is not responsible for content of movies and shows viewed by Guests. Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts, Inc does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted and error-free at all times. Guests are not permitted to subscribe to additional services, such as Premium Channels or Special Event Programs.
23. Internet:Basic internet service is provided to the property at no extra charge. Guests may use this service at their own risk. Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts, Inc does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free at all times or will meet Guest’s requirements. Quincy-Coldwater Parties and Vacation Resorts, Inc is not responsible for the security, integrity, accuracy or completeness of any information that is transmitted or received by the Guest while using this Service.
24. Succession, Assignment: This Agreement is binding on, and the benefits inure to, the heirs and personal representatives of the parties. However, neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned (in whole or in part) by Guest.
25. General Terms: This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed solely by the laws of, the State of Michigan. Venue for enforcement shall be the Courts of Branch County, Michigan. If any section, clause, paragraph or term of this Agreement is held or determined to be void, invalid or unenforceable, for any reason, all other terms, clauses or paragraphs herein shall be severed and remain in force and effect. This Agreement is taken in full compliance with federal, state and local Fair Housing Laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, country of origin, handicap or familial status. Guest is to be mindful that this Property is located in a residential area. All Guests are expected to be courteous to all neighbors, to be respectful of the rights of others, and to not be noisy, including loud music.
26. Acknowledgment: I understand and accept the terms and conditions on all pages of this Agreement. Any reservation made under a third party site or paid in full from the company website will be considered acknowledgement and acceptance of this agreement.
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Guest Date
The Guest signing this Agreement must be at least 18 years of age and will be held responsible for all other parties and/or Guests of the Guest for compliance with this Agreement, with listed policies, ordinances, rules and regulations and for any losses incurred by Manager or to the Property due to negligence or vandalism.
Checkout Checklist
No cleaning fees help keep costs down for everyone. Please do your part to help keep it that way.
Check out checklist: Failure to adhere to the checklist could result in a $75 fee
Remove all personal items. Management is not responsible for items that are left behind.
Moved items put back in place
Linens stripped from bed and piled on one of the beds or the couch in the cottage
Trash taken out – Please! No loose trash in the trash can. We do not have a trash service. We empty these cans by hand for your convenience. Everything must be in a bag and tied. $75 handling fee if loose trash is found.
Fridge, freezer, and cabinets emptied, (if you have anything you might want to leave, take it to the Camp Store, put it in the donation box or fridge, as applicable. NO ALCOHOL in the camp store.
Kitchen: counters, sink, dining table and chairs wiped down, coffee pot cleaned, microwave, stove top, and oven cleaned and in the condition you found them.
Dishes washed and put away or started in dishwasher (dishwasher pods under the sink or dish soap is in the dispenser next to the faucet)
All floors swept (hard surface with broom, carpets with sweeper). Check under the beds.
Bathroom sink, tub/shower, and toilet (all of it) wiped down (should be able to find a sponge under the bathroom vanity or kitchen sink)
Grill and outside tables wiped down and back in place, if moved during stay (including chairs)
Broom, dust pan, cleaning wipes, sponges, and multi-surface cleaner are provided in the cottage, some other supplies such as mop and bucket etc…. are in the camp store shed if needed.
Before you lock the cottage, open the lock box, take out any keys inside and put the keys on the kitchen table, leave the lock box open
