Chalet On the Lake

GORGEOUS SUNSET!
I went here for the first time this past Labor Day Weekend because of a family reunion. It was a decent find, and I will come again.
The place itself is pretty nice. It has a great beach which is the highlight of the whole resort. The only problem is that there are too many rocks as you step in the water. As you walk in, there isn’t rocks, and it’s just all sand. The chalet I stayed in was just okay. It was lacking some space, and the bunk beds seemed a bit uncomfortable due to the space. I like the exterior of the chalet due to being a creative triangle. For each triangular-​shaped building, there are two small houses. The pools are okay, but they are a little small, and not that deep (3 feet deep). The playground is a bit small and old-​fashioned. There are a few slides and swings, but it can be filled with bugs at 5pm.
I didn’t have a problem checking in and checking out. The owners were friendly to my relatives and myself. The owners have a cute chalet, but with a balcony.
All in all, this resort is pretty good. It has some ups and downs, but it’s pretty good for a weekend.

We recently stayed here for the first time at chalet’s 75 and 76. The amenities for the location were fantastic, with a short walk to Lake MI, playground right behind the chalets and a pool. Be prepared to bring A LOT of stuff like towels with you, as very little is provided.
Although for the $$ the chalet’s we stayed in were not that well kept in my opinion. Our screen-​doors kept sticking and definitely need to be replaced. Paint was peeling off all over the outside of the chalet porch, stairs, and the back porch screens had tape over holes. The carpet was old, with outdated appliances.
In addition, be weary that the WiFi here is HORRENDOUS and cell coverage can be spotty. Although that was nice at times, at others like when it was raining or you just wanted to chill, for what we paid WiFi should be a given. It’s provided by the resort itself and I think should be in each chalet instead of shared. It’s 2015, and I think one should have the choice to be connected or… not connected.
Again, for what we paid I’d expect the interior amenities to fit the exterior amenities.

This is family friendly resort. The chalets sleep six. Two bedrooms with a double bed and a set of bunk beds in each. Our chalet (79) was in overall good condition. It was right across from the park so the kids could play and I could see them out the window. The kitchen was updated with stainless appliances including a microwave. It was well stocked with plates, dishes and silverware.
Too bad there were no wine glasses. We had to drink our wine out of a plastic cup. The room was listed as $ 195 a night, but once you book it on the website, they somehow managed to add a $ 30 «booking fee». I wonder if you could have saved the $ 30 t if you called your reservation in. IMPORTANT TIP– bring your own towels. They do not provide them. You would think at what ended up being $ 225 a night, they could have given us a few towels. They also expect you to do your own dishes, but they don’t provide you with dish soap. Lastly, check out time is 10:00 AM. This was pretty inconvenient as we would have liked to the pool in the morning which doesn’t open until 10:00. They threaten to charge you $ 50 for every 15 minutes you go over 10:00. Overall, the kids had fun. Not sure I’ll go back.

The chalets are a very relaxing get away. We have been spending a week there every summer for many years. We have met other families that come the same week and have become great friends. We look forward to seeing them every year. I love the beach and the sunsets. Lots of activities for the active family. There have been many great volleyball games that bring people from all chalets out to play. The fishing pond is a great place to learn to fish. There are lots of places to run, walk & bike in the area too. Nearby St. Joe has great shopping and museums. Overall a great place to vacation!

Affordable and a LOT of fun. I went to Chalet on the Lake with a group of friends for the weekend. Our chalet was immaculate and well stocked with a full featured kitchen, pots and pans and utensils. The place was amazingly sound proof. We had music playing semi loud and I went outside to make sure we were not making too much noise and you couldn’t hear a thing. Security is present but pleasant and not in your face. They have lots of rules like no walking around with alchol and no fires on the beach, but that was definitely not being enforced.
We for sure will be returning next year.

Fierce summer storms definitely make a girl’s wine weekend getaway interesting and exciting. Thanks to the these massive storms, our original lodging arrangements were hampered due to no power at the hotel. After some traveling around and four resourceful women, we found Chalet on the Lake.
At first glance, we saw teepee like rental/​owned summer condo buildings, certainly not your average hotel. We weren’t sure if we’d find lodging here, but gave it a shot. Walking into the cool office, we were surprised to find that there were one night stays available for a group our size. In fact, our unit held up to 6 people comfortably, so we had more than enough space for all of us and then some.
Our lodging was more like a cabin than a hotel room. We had kitchen, table and chairs, futon, tv, bathroom, and a screened in porch on the first floor. On the second floor, the bedrooms consisted of two bunk beds and a double bed in each room. The only real downside to our little unit was the one bathroom between four girls.
We paid the same price for a typical hotel and got so much more. In addition to our spacious lodging, we had access to a private beach, tennis court, volleyball nets, and two swimming pools. All of us mentally bookmarked Chalet for future Southwest Michigan getaways. Chalet on the Lake saved us from lodging disaster and ending up making our little getaway nice and relaxing with a comfortable little chalet for the night.