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Pondor Lake Southwest Michigan

This stylish home and property sets the stage for a one of a kind stay. The unique setting is quiet and comfortable, makes you believe that you are hours away from civilization but you're only a short drive from the city and in close proximity of US 131, Interstate 94, M60 and M66.

Fishing and kayaking year round, unique decks and gardens overlooking a private eight acre pond encompass this back to nature lifestyle.  We're located right on the Portage River that feeds into what locals call The Mighty St. Joe. Maybe you'd like to take a rural walk or run, listen to the frogs and the birds ~ yet minutes away from Portage or Kalamazoo and a short drive from major highways. A 20 minute nature walk around Pondor Lake will surly calm your soul and heart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Do you have a boat?  No problem ~ public accesses to neighboring Portage and Fishers Lake, along with the St. Joseph River, are literally minutes away.

Staying at Pondor Lake will be memorable and relaxing.

Pondor Lake ~ a private place to ponder.

Autumn ... it's short but sweet in SW Michigan.  Don't wait to book your time at Pondor Lake!  Spots will go fast.

A family of Mallard Ducks taking over the turtle log. Don't forget your binoculars! 

No sunset is ever the same.  No sunset ever disappoints.  Don't turn around ... they only last a moment and then the moment is gone.

You can't tell me that dogs don't see color.  Remington is the King of our castle.  60 pounds of fur and energy ~ his antics will keep you laughing.  He's looking pretty regal with the sweet light reflecting off his ruff of pure white.

This little guy is Johnny Bleu ... he's full of it and funny as can be.  Full of piss and vinegar is what my mom would have said.  He's a Corgi mix and can keep up with the Aussies like he was made to heard cows. Oh yeah ~ he was made to heard cows.  

Site # 2 is about half way down the pond from the main house.  A dock, suitable for sunbathing, picnicking or fishing is just steps away from this site.

Camp Site #1 - 50 AMP Hook up!  We have a hard wired generator to keep Camp Ticking even when the electric meter isn't.  The area is fairly level and it's an easy back in from the main road. Bring an extension if you'd like to set up on the crushed concrete.

This is the view from your tent on Site #3!  Please remember that chickens and wildlife wake up very early!  I personally find that alarm clock very endearing ~ even on the weekend.  You know what they say about the early bird!  ;-)

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The larger basin of the pond, perfect for swimming, floating or just listening to the bullfrogs.  

Songdog Meadows

Home Sweet Home, tucked in the heart of agriculture and lake life, Angola is a wonderful small town in the north east corner of Indiana.  Songdog Meadows is our little piece of joy, from morning swims in the pond, long walks with our retrievers and sunsets to take your breath away, it is truly and deeply a treasure we cherish.  The property host a variety of apple trees, open grass land, and a large cluster of trees surrounding a 3/4 acre pond, while being surrounded by wood lots on three sides and open fields to the west.  It is truly a peaceful haven in a rural country area. Learn more about this land:Hang your hammock or pitch a tent just outside our 3/4 acre pond. There are two basins with a channel and a peaceful tree filled grass area between. The pond is in the corner of the 10 acre lot where we live at the end of a dirt road with only a small amount of traffic. The camp site is walk in on mowed pathways, with the driveway and parking area less than 200 yards away. There is a security light so you will never be in complete darkness. A stone fire pit and picnic table sit just off shore of the swimming area of the pond. There are several wide mowed pathways surrounded by prairie grasses, shaded by large trees. The area can easily handle several tents, hammocks and small RVs. The area is rural farm land with a handful of houses on the short dirt road. But this property is surrounded by wood lots and open fields. Two neighbors houses are visible but separated by trees. Our house is visible from the pond and camping area. 

One of the many stunning sunsets at the property.  

This path leads from the driveway and parking area to the pond and the best tent sites.  

There are mowed paths and parkways thru the area.  

There is a picnic table at the ponds edge.  Please feel free to use it during your stay.  There is also a bottle of Dr. Broner's available for you to use if you choose to bath in the pond.  

Georges Boot Barn

Our family has lived on this farm since the late 60's.  George worked in a shoe factory and brought home the shoes and boots that weren't up new standards and started selling them from an old chicken coup.  We no longer sell seconds, we sell new men's work boots here, and online.

Our new picnic table under the shade of the willow tree.

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Learn more about this land:There is an old railroad next to it that will take you to the Kalamazoo river, great for nature watching. Also across the road is a lake that is great for fishing. Would recommend a small boat

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Learn more about this land:Roads to ride your bike or walking.  There's a small town nearby.     

Mostly just a place to stay for the night.  Wireless internet is also available.

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