Stay in an authentic, fully restored 1893 railroad caboose.  This charming wooden Grand Trunk Western #77920 caboose retains period feel while offering modern amenities.  Fully outfitted including bath with shower, kitchenette and cozy reading perch up in the cupola, it offers a feel of history in today's world.  The tiered bunks are half-queen sized with premium mattresses.  Electric heat, flat screen TV and audio system.  Yes, even WiFi. 

Full compact-sized bathroom with shower

Kitchenette with mini-fridge and microwave

Keurig coffee maker

Leather loveseat

Table and chairs (one is the 1893 conductor's chair)

Two Half-queen bunks with custom mattresses

Extra bunk in cupola (limit 5’ 4” tall)

Comfortable reading seats in cupola with fold-down table

32” flat screen TV with Blue-ray DVD player (free DVD library available)

Audio system with iPod input

High speed WiFi

User controlled electric heat and A/C

Authentic railroad memorabilia throughout

Adjacent parking with easy caboose entry ramp

4' long Cot (with bedding) also available for Child

Breakfast is served in the house (70 feet away) each morning.

Size / Access Note:

Despite an easy entry ramp, the 26" wide doors of this vintage caboose do NOT allow ADA access.  The door to the bathroom is 22" wide.  The 3rd bunk in the cupola is suitable for a 5' 4" person or shorter.  Upper bunks and cupola reading space require climbing 5' vertical ladders.

   Occupying the walk-out level of our log home, the 2-room Franklin suite has a spacious 14’ x 15’ bedroom with adjacent Jacuzzi tub bath (fits two!), adjoining 18’ x 19’ sitting room with sofa, bar-sink and mini-refrigerator, a gas-log fireplace and flat screen TV.  With its own private outside entry, it’s a perfect romantic setting with both rooms overlooking the lake. 

   Join us on the outdoor deck, take a day trip to nearby Saugatuck or Holland, go antiquing in the area, or simply relax in a rocker overlooking the lake.  There are many things to see and do in the area.  Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids are each less than an hour away.

The suite features:

            Queen bed with memory foam pad

            Bar-sink with mini-refrigerator

Microwave and Keurig coffee maker

            Flat screen TV with DVD Player (movies available)

            Hi-speed WiFi throughout

            Sofa with Queen Hide-a-bed in Sitting Room

            Gas-log fireplace

            Jacuzzi tub in private bath

            Private outside entry

            Lake views from both rooms

In addition to the suite features, feel free to use our deck overlooking the lake, complete with rocking chairs and bubbling fountain.

And don’t let winter dissuade you - Winter here is BEAUTIFUL. With all our pine and balsam trees, Pat calls our place a reverse snow-globe. And don’t forget the fireplace…

Breakfast served in the dining room each morning.

Be advised that being on our lower level, stairs are a part of accessing the Franklin Suite.