Farm and Lake: Remote Getaway
House in Covert, MI
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Welcome to Lake Van Auken! Recently remodeled, our secluded lake + farm retreat (family-run red bell pepper and soy bean operation) features over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space including 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with stunning water and farmland views.
Whether you’re enjoying a sunset meal on the upper deck, a cozy fire in the living room, kayaking on the lake, or time in the large yard, this home is ideal for a large family gathering and entertaining among friends.
NOTE: There is currently no developed beach on the property - but guests are welcome to use the public launch on Lake Van Auken with a small, swimmable beach area a block away or nearby public beaches on Lake Michigan. We also recently installed a pier that guests are welcome to use for fishing and to dock boats.
Whether you’re enjoying a sunset meal on the upper deck, a cozy fire in the living room, kayaking on the lake, or time in the large yard, this home is ideal for a large family gathering and entertaining among friends.
NOTE: There is currently no developed beach on the property - but guests are welcome to use the public launch on Lake Van Auken with a small, swimmable beach area a block away or nearby public beaches on Lake Michigan. We also recently installed a pier that guests are welcome to use for fishing and to dock boats.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Covert, MI
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Reviews
5.0
The home was super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Instructions for check-in were clear, and the host was very accommodating. Location worked perfectly for us. We enjoyed sitting on the dock and using the kayaks.
5.0
House was perfect size for our large family...we had 10 adults and 4 under 17. The rooms were very spacious and well kept! I loved spending our evenings out by the fire and our early mornings fishing from the provided kayaks. Loved the 1/2 bthrm on the main level! The kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms had everything you needed and more! The drive to the beach was a little longer than what were used to but the large yard, firepit and lake makes it worth the drive. Also, easy to communicate with! Thank you for all the beautiful memories!!
5.0
Jack’s place was even better than the pictures. Super spacious, comfortable and the cleanest VRBO I’ve ever stayed at 😊. Awesome view of the lake and more room than we needed. We were very comfortable and appreciated the extra touches such as games, movies, super fast Wi-Fi and well equipped kitchen. Our family will be back. Thank you!!
5.0
Very nice house with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate a large group. Had a great time with friends on our golf trip. Some fished while others hing out by the fire pit.
5.0
Lovely home, with Kayaks and a beautiful lake view!
5.0
The views were beautiful ,great location! Not far from lake Michigan or south haven.
Fully stocked kitchen. Was a great vacation spot. Hosts are great to work with.
5.0
Even though we are usually staying in South Haven proper this property was more reasonably priced for the size we needed. The drive was very doable once and even twice a day to the beach/town. The biggest hit was fishing off deck with Grandpa! Clean and roomy. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
This place is so peaceful. It was so clean. We had everything we needed, and the owner was super communicative. It was perfect for our extended family to get away for a few days without being all cramped on top of one another. It's a great lake house and we loved having access to the kayaks and ping pong table!
5.0
Beautiful home. Loved the kayaks.
Lovely home with great bedroom arrangements. Excllent Wifi service. TV was not a true Smart TV. Was not able to access the internet from the TV. This is the farthest we have stayed from St. Joe but not to inconvenient. You need to add a Keurig coffee maker. My entire family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Your home had a little bit of something for everyone.Thanks for the late check out. I picked up a large screw in my tire and it was flat when we started to leave. I did not have a spare but did have a flat tire repair kit. Used your air pump to pump the gel into the tire and reinflate the tire. I drove it to Fairplane and bought a new tire. Thanks We are back home in Kentuky safe, sound, and satisfied.
5.0
Great Family get together!
Our large family had a great time at this location! The owner was great to work with and the house/property worked very well for our stay. It's a peaceful property close to Lake Michigan. We didn't end up doing any fishing at Lake Van Auken because we ended up spending most of our time in South Haven or St. Joseph.
5.0
Nice stay with multi-generational family
Nice, well-kept property in the countryside. Plenty of room to spread out our multi-generational family. The kids loved using the kayaks on the little lake behind the house. 20 min from Lake Michigan beachfront towns.
A couple of things to note: the playroom with the futon is connected to the master bedroom, so you have to walk through the bedroom to get to the playroom. Also, there is a 2nd, smaller master bedroom with bathroom on the main floor. I must not have read the description clearly because I assigned my parents that room before arrival thinking all but the upstairs master bathroom opened to the hall. With the 2 master baths that leaves the other 3 bedrooms (8 people in our case) sharing the remaining full bathroom upstairs and half bath downstairs. Not a huge deal, but required some coordination since my parents went to bed early and my sister and her small kids were in the master upstairs.
Overall a very nice rental. The host was attentive, texting me daily to make sure everything was okay. Will stay here again if we're back in the area.
5.0
Meditation Retreat
We hosted a three night grief retreat here. The house was the PERFECT place to hold us through the intense and emotional sessions, with plenty of gathering space to be together, and enough spaces for everyone to break off and process individually and in smaller groups. The back yard is incredible and we even had a fire under the stars in the fire pit. Everyone enjoyed the lake dock, and we frequently walked out there to process, and be with nature. We cooked soups, and beautiful breakfast meals, we had lasagna, and baked fresh brownies and corn bread and had everything needed to make all these meals delicious and fresh. There was two fridges one in the house and one in the garage that kept the beverages cold. There were kayaks in the garage that we took out to play with. No issues with hot water, and they had plenty of clean bottles drinking water on hand. Lots of towels for showers. The house had a feel of summertime, and everyone loved the patio deck outside the kitchen to gather post meals and in between sessions. We cannot wait to come back to this secluded paradise.
5.0
Weekend family getaway
The house was as described and perfect for my kids and grandkids. The teens especially appreciated the kayaks. The location was close enough that we were able to spend a few hours at the dunes.
The only recommendation would be for window coverings upstairs to keep early morning sunlight out.
5.0
Nice House and Beautiful Location
The house was big, beautiful, and nice. You're pretty far out in the country, so it's perfect for a getaway. No trouble finding the place or getting in. There was an issue with the heater, but the host was super helpful and communicative and it ended up not being a big deal. We would love to come back in the summer so we could use the lake that it's located on.
5.0
The house was very nice and cozy. Was equipped very well. Our family had a really nice time.
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5.0
Nice large home!
As a family of 5, we were looking for space to spread out as we visit our family in Michigan...and this place was perfect! A ton of space with all the things we needed. Secluded, quiet location. Owners emailed and texted so we knew how to get in touch with them if needed. May need to come back during summer to take advantage of the lake!
5.0
Wonderful Holiday Experience
Our stay here was absolutely wonderful! The house was bigger and nicer than we expected. The kitchen was perfect for cooking our thanksgiving dinner. The firepit, jacuzzi tub, fireplace and piano was nice to enjoy. As well as kayaking on the lake right out back.
There's a nice little slope that would be perfect for children to use for sledding during the winter. And the open field is perfect to enjoy a nice star filled sky. All in all a great time here!
5.0
Perfect for Large Gatherings
We loved the privacy and the size of the property. Everything at the property was suited for large gatherings and it made for a really comfortable weekend.
As other have noted, the owner has everything you'd need to "live" in the house for your trip. The bottled water was a great touch and saved us from hauling a bunch of heavy water jugs with us or water bottles that will just end up being single use plastics.
I will add this to the review as It was something I was looking for and didn't get much info on...
We only fished for a couple of hours all weekend and in those couple of hours on a lake we had never fished caught a solid 5lb largemouth. We'd wished we put more time into fishing.
The place is very secluded which was great for us but might not be for some so FYI.
5.0
Lovely secluded property
We had a great stay. Property was clean and very family friendly. I rented it for a wedding we attended in south haven and a few of my family members stayed with us. Plenty of room in a nice quiet area. Everyone enjoyed themselves.
5.0
Beautiful Home
We couldn't have been more pleased with the home and property. The home is big and very clean, the bedrooms and bathrooms are a great size and the bedding is very soft.
We stayed for a week and other than the weather being ridiculously hot while we were there the air conditioning was a welcome reprieve from the sun and heat.
We had a great time just wished there was a nice beach on the property but we were able to get out past the lilypads and then the water was nice and clear and the grandkids loved it.
Nights were nice as we had visits from the tree frogs and we all enjoyed their company and watching them on the windows from the inside and out.
The playroom was great for the kids and kept them busy when we stayed in and they loved sleeping in there. Toys & games they didn't have were great, they learned something new just about every day.
You won't be bored that's for sure with so much to do and the wildlife to watch.
The kayaks were used daily by just about everyone, the fire pit was great for s'mores and just relaxing. Mosquitoes weren't as bad as was mentioned by someone else but we had bug wipes so it worked out great.
The owners felt like friends right from the beginning and even being on their own vacation they were very available for anything you needed or questions you had.
I would definitely recommend staying here and enjoying the beautiful, quiet country life.
4.0
Excellent 3 day get away
Perfect place to rest and enjoy the family . GPS took us right to property. House very clean , laid out nice and it has everything you need. Host communicated quickly . Would do it again!!! Ideas: Blinds on upstairs bedroom windows that face eastward. Ceiling Fire alarm near kitchen dining room is faulty. Tried 3 different batteries and still chirped. I’d replace the unit itself. Possibly add some gravel on roadway/ private driveway. Pretty muddy when raining with deep pot holes. These are minor things. Overall very very nice house and property.
5.0
Wonderful place in the country.
Beautiful large house between the lake and the farm. Big yard and lots of space between us and neighbors. Quiet setting. Enjoyed yard games, making smores and visiting around the fire pit, grilling on the deck, kayaking and fishing the lake. Great location for lots of area attractions in easy driving distance. Highly recommend this place especially for family groups. Jack Hennessy is a great host.
5.0
Family vacation
The house and location were perfect for our many generations of family. The large yard, playroom, big dining table and living room were just right for our family to gather. Kayaks were provided so we were able to enjoy the lake. Our host was very responsive and easy to work with.
5.0
Best Lakehouse Trip Experience We Ever Had
The property is on a large, beautiful farm right next to Van Auken Lake with its own pier. This makes it ideal for boat rentals, kayaking (which we are allowed to use the ones on the property), and other fun water activities everyone can enjoy. The house is a massive yet cozy 2 story home with a massive basement that will make you feel at home with the ones you are with. It is close by some of Michigan's finest wineries, breweries, and pie shops! Yet one of the best features of this property was the wonderful support of the host Jack! He helped me organize one of the best college friend reunions we have ever had. He was very quick to respond, well organized, and even helped me figure out how to rent a boat for our trip! I would definitely organize a trip here again, and recommend that everyone do the same! You will not be disappointed!
5.0
Quiet Getaway
Lovely spot away from it all. House had all the necessary amenities. Kitchen had enough items to facilitate cooking for 12. Close enough to Lake Michigan that we took a beach day in St. Joe. Owner was very responsive to inquiries. I would absolutely recommend spending some time here.
2.5
We had the privilege's to be the first guest on Jack's property on the Van Buren lake house. We enjoyed the stay a lot, the house is very warm and cozy, the location is really nice. We had everything we needed to feel good and welcomed. The weather was good, some of us went with the kayaks on the lake and on the river, we cooked, played, and spend good time with friends and family, the kids enjoyed the stay as well. We are thankful for the hospitality of the place and owners !
5.0
Secluded, lots of space and very accomodating!
The property itself is fairly secluded with a giant front and backyard. The house is very very well stocked with cooking appliances/utensils, board games, towels and toiletries. Also, the beds were more plentiful....atleast 2 king beds!
The hosts were extremely accommodating and helped answer any questions we had.
It is a bit tough to spend time in the evening outside with the bugs, but this is a great house if you're looking to spend time out by water and see the stars at night.
2.5
The property itself is fairly secluded with a giant front and backyard. The house is very very well stocked with cooking appliances/utensils, board games, towels and toiletries. Also, the beds were more plentiful....atleast 2 king beds! The hosts were extremely accommodating and helped answer any questions we had.It is a bit tough to spend time in the evening outside with the bugs, but this is a great house if you're looking to spend time out by water and see the stars at night.
5.0
Lakehouse getaway, "Memorial Day" weekend
We had the privilege's to be the first guest on Jack's property on the Van Buren lake house. We enjoyed the stay a lot, the house is very warm and cozy, the location is really nice. We had everything we needed to feel good and welcomed. The weather was good, some of us went with the kayaks on the lake and on the river, we cooked, played, and spend good time with friends and family, the kids enjoyed the stay as well.
We are thankful for the hospitality of the place and owners !
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Covert?
The average price for a rental in Covert is $758 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Farm and Lake: Remote Getaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Farm and Lake: Remote Getaway. Enjoy the water!
Is Farm and Lake: Remote Getaway pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Farm and Lake: Remote Getaway?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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