Is Secluded Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Secluded Lake Retreat located?

This family-friendly Dowling vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bristol Lake, Little Mill Lake and Clear Lake. Mill Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Secluded Lake Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

29 September 2022

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

Great stay

Great stay! Had everything we needed for a family weekend getaway

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

26 October 2023

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

Fall Getaway

Very nice cozy place to stay with plenty to do. Beautiful property to enjoy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

8 April 2025

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

Quick Getaway

This trip was just for my spouse and I and our pet. It was a colder weekend, but we enjoyed everything. We can’t wait to rent again when the weather is warmer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

4 July 2025

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

Wonderful Host

Our stay was wonderful. The house was clean and comfortable. The only downfall was the trail to the beach area and the beach itself. The trail had rocks and sticks and was washing in. It is definitely not a good area for someone with bad knees. The water itself has a fast drop off not makong it very kid friendly. But, since we were 2 adults and a teenager, it was good for us. The hot tub was nice! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren T.

22 September 2023

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

Lake house

Had a wonderful time! I will definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Grosse Pointe Farms, Mi. 48236

15 July 2023

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

Great House

A beautiful location with a great house!,VERY CLEAN!, the best equipped house we have ever rented.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

24 August 2023

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

Wonderful secluded stay

The home is very well equipped and clean, the location wonderful on the lake with so much to do. My family and I really enjoyed ourselves and the owner is responsive! looking forward to staying again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cooper N.

30 May 2023

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Stayed here with some friends and our dogs. Great stay. Was very relaxing and we had a blast swimming in the lake and wearing the dogs out. Would recommend to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

17 September 2023

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

Perfect Lake Retreat

The property was exactly as described, nicely appointed, and clean when we arrived. Perfect lake house getaway from the city.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

21 July 2024

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

A truly beautiful lake!

Pretty lake, very clean, nice house and very quiet. Had a great time enjoying the surroundings. Lake was warm, beds were comfy and house was well stocked! Thank you for sharing your house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BENJAMIN K.

25 May 2024

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

Bristol Lake Stay

We had a group of 8 guys on a golf trip. The accomodations were excellent and we had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

12 September 2023

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

Private getaway

Absolutley love this cottage!! Perfect location on the lake with privacy. Loved being able to rent the pontoon boat too! We did daily tours around the lake on the boat with many stops for swimming. Had the best time

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne O.

23 September 2024

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

Peaceful Lake House

Our family of 9 people from 3 states stayed at this house in Dowling for a wedding weekend. The house is very comfortable and the kitchen worked well for all of us. The water is a bit ‘tasty’ so bottled water is a good idea. We enjoyed the early mornings outside.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

6 October 2022

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

Beautiful, peaceful retreat

We had four adults staying at this location and have to say that we had the very best time. There was ample room for all of us and it was really nice to have a full bathroom in the lower level as well. The games room was so much fun. We loved the private beach area as well. Being right on the lake was so peaceful. We would highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colton G.

1 November 2022

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

Getaway

The house was nice with great views and Ray was accessible for any issues that arose

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M., Chicago, IL

30 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Peaceful Secluded Lake House

The lake view from the house is beautiful! We had a challenging time with check-in, however, Ray and Janelle apologized and made up for the hiccup in communication. The house is a great place for a family retreat— very kid and dog friendly. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, boats, and sandy beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

James H.

16 June 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place, just needed cleaned

The property was great, it just was not clean.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

12 June 2023

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

2023 Family Vacation

This is the second year in a row we have stayed at this property and what a home and property it is. My kids and I love to connect here while enjoying the basement games, the beach, the hot tub and the boat! Beautiful sunrises from the screened in room starts each day off right! Thanks Ray!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

28 September 2022

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

Relaxing Stay

This home was beautiful, clean, spacious and peaceful. The beds were so comfortable that it was difficult to get up and go each morning. The cost of our stay, when compared to renting three rooms in a local hotel, made it even more worthwhile. And it was nice to be able to relax before all the wedding festivities. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

4 September 2022

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

Very nice property!

Very nice clean home. Our family enjoyed the beach area & fire pit. We also enjoyed having the kayak available for our use. We rented the pontoon which added to our fun with the family. The beds were comfortable. The stairs were a little difficult for the little ones - may be an issue for older adults as well (a bit seep & hard to maneuver the rocky surface). No issues during our stay. We would definitely stay here again. Very nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Crete, IL

29 August 2022

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

Pure Michigan

Hill House was perfect for our family of 7. It was clean, well equipped with all necessary amenities and secluded (yet 20 minutes from town). The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to make the week fly by. We rented a pontoon boat from the host that started, ran and performed flawlessly the whole trip. We swam, fished (very few caught) and enjoyed the fire pit. We'd definitely rent this property again!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

14 September 2023

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

Great Get-Away!!

Nice place! House was clean and had comfortable beds. The beach area was fun for the little kids. Adults enjoyed the kayaks and fishing on the lake. Beautiful views of the lake from the screened in porch. Really enjoyed our time there and would recommend…except for people who have problems climbing stairs. There’s quite a few stairs to get to the lake front. (The only drawback for some people. We were fine with it.)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Haley D.

7 March 2023

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

Winter Weekend Visit

The property was as expected and the view was beautiful! Hot tub was perfect for the winter weekend. Loved the screened in deck, cozy living area, games, local guide binder, and spacious bedrooms. Only a few minor negative things to note—the Keurig did not work, water filter on fridge needed to be changed, and downstairs bathroom had a musty smell. Still a great space with comfortable accommodations for a family who will be spending a lot of time on the lake during summer months!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

25 October 2022

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

Awesome Autumn Weekend

We were able to gather our adult children and parents for a gorgeous Fall weekend and this place made our stay simply amazing! The layout is perfect for everyone to not only be able to come together for meals and games in the kitchen/dining area and on the screened-in porch but also allowed for privacy when wanting time to rest and relax with spacious and comfortable bedrooms. The only suggestion we’d offer would be to add maybe some solar stake lights along the path down to the lake as it really does get so dark! We loved our time at this place and we all agree we’d love to return again soon!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne G., Ada

12 September 2022

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

Great Cottage for a Fun Family Getaway!

Our family (total 8 people) rents a cottage somewhere in Michigan each Labor Day week every year. We all agreed that this cottage is one of the best we've rented! So many amenities to keep everyone busy.....kayaks, swim raft, fishing, air hockey, ping pong, hot tub , fire pit. We had great weather with just one rainy day, and on that day we played board games on the awesome porch which overlooks the lake. The kitchen is well stocked and organized and had all that we needed for our family meals, including an awesome large, clean grill outside. The beds were all comfy and all the linens were top notch. Normally we make it a policy to go somewhere different each Labor Day, but we all agree "we might be coming back to this cottage!"

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

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