Guest Suite - Maple Lake Boat Launch

Visitors to Maple Landing always exclaim that they love this place. The view of Maple Lake, the pond, and stream all contribute to the serenity of this cozy cottage. Flowers blooming year round and a walking path through the woods surrounding the pond make for a relaxing outdoor atmosphere. The outdoor living space is perfect for campfires (wood is free). Wildlife is abundant with deer, ducks, blue heron, rabbits, birds, turtles, & frogs. The pond is stocked with perch, blue gill, and bass. The view from the south side of the studio is Maple Lake where you can see boats, kayaks, swans, and ducks on the water. The view from the north side of the studio is our private pond with a fountain, ducks, birds and a blue heron that visits nearly every day. Flower gardens surround the entire cottage. Guests have their own private access to the entire studio through a sliding door entry at the top of the upper deck on the back side of the cottage. This upper deck outside entry is solely for guest use during their stay at Maple Landing. The deck includes a sitting area with chairs to watch the sunrise or sunset, as well as table complete with an umbrella and four chairs. This is a great place for morning coffee. Will socialize with guests if that is their preference. If guests prefer more space, that request will be honored. If it is the small town atmosphere you are looking for, Paw Paw will provide that for you. Community events throughout the year include Concerts on the Lake, Art Hops, Paw Paw Days, Arts & Crafts Shows, Antique and Classic Car Shows, Parades, and, the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival. Paw Paw is located in the heart of grape vineyards, producing sweet grapes used for wine production in the local wineries. Visit a local winery or brew pub in town for tasting and touring. Our vintage theater shows movies for $4.00 or less, and, makes the best popcorn ever. Local restaurants pride themselves in authentic cuisine. The cottage is just a short distance from several beautiful towns along the Lake Michigan shoreline. South Haven, Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, Grand Haven, and Benton Harbor/St. Joseph are just a few shoreline towns worth visiting. Heritage Glen, Lake Cora, The Prairies, and Angels Crossing Golf Clubs are just a few of the nearby courses frequently visited. Other outstanding golf clubs along the shores of Lake Michigan can be found in Grand Haven, South Haven, Saugatuck, and Benton Harbor. These courses are quite affordable. We are located mid-way between Chicago and Detroit, and, a short distance from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. All of these cities have airports and public transportation. Amtrak lines travel east and west through Kalamazoo, Chicago, and Detroit. Van Buren Public Transit provides curb-to-curb service in the Village of Paw Paw. Dial-a-ride services are also available with a 24-hour advance reservation. If you like to fish you are welcome to fish from the pond off our 10 ft dock, or, just walk across the street to Maple Lake and fish there. Sunset Park Boat Launch (Maple Lake) is about 1/8 mile up the street on M40, so if you have a boat, kayak, or canoe, you can put in at the 15 foot boat ramp there. Maple Lake is 172 acres and is known for its bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and walleye. Access to the South Branch of the Paw Paw River is also within walking distance and is accessible for kayaking and canoeing. A map of the river and routes is posted at the put-in spot. Maple Island is within walking distance. There you will find picnic areas and a nice sandy beach for swimming.