Kara's Kottages @ W. Main St
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Pets
- Allowed
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 1 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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1 / 1 Standard Quintuple room
- 5 guests
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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1 / 1 Standard Quadruple room
- 4 guests
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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1 / 1 Standard room
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Peter M.
We were staying with relatives for a family gathering when we kept noticing a gas smell in one cottage. We checked around the stove and couldn't spot a leak or figure out where it was coming from. The next morning, after everyone had headaches overnight, we called and learned this had been a known issue. Previous guests had contacted the gas company several times; they couldn't find a leak but had said it needed fixing. The owner intended to wait a month before repairs, leaving anyone staying before then to deal with it. Make sure your life insurance is paid up before booking. After the owner's reply, I was stunned by how many things were untrue. The final finding was that there was a problem, but the owner chose to leave guests at risk rather than get a "tune up." Several people had complained, and for a month the main concern seemed to be CYA instead of taking it seriously and fixing it. If comparable lodging elsewhere had been offered, we would've accepted. Instead, we had to find a local hotel so our family could still get together. That worked out okay, since we found that most places serve more than coffee and instant oatmeal for breakfast.

Ethan W.
We only wanted to spend one night away from home, but it felt like moving from one home to another. Kara paid attention to so many little things, and we felt at home from the moment we walked in. The electric fireplace was cozy, the bed was comfortable, and the kitchen had just about every breakfast item we could want. Can't wait to come back with the family next time. Five stars all the way!
Marilyn C.
I’m very particular about cleanliness, and this place was so tidy I could walk around in my socks. It was clean, cozy, cute, pet friendly, and a great price. Booking was easy, and our overnight stay was lovely. This was my first time trying somewhere other than a traditional hotel or motel, and I'm glad I gave it a chance. We’ll definitely return when we're back this way. Highly recommend it ❤
Michael S.
We came for a family wedding and our group booked three suites, rooms, or flats for two nights. The house has the feel and details of a home from the early 1900s, with furniture and little touches that make it feel nothing like a motel. It was all very clean. I forgot my shower supplies, but shampoo and conditioner were provided. I also loved the good, real coffee and coffee maker. Restaurants, bars, and the wedding destination were all nearby, less than a five-minute drive away.
Vanessa K.
The house was dark and had no heat. When I called Kara, she told me, "Just make a fire, people have been using fire for heat for thousands of years." It was an unfamiliar place with no carbon monoxide detectors, so that was ridiculous. I wouldn't recommend Kara's Kottages if you expect heat or a friendly, considerate host. The advertised breakfast pantry items were expired, some by more than five years. There was pancake mix, oatmeal, spices, and oil in there. I'm not sure why I'd make that up. Sharing what happened isn't 'revenge'; it's an honest review. In her reply, once again it was the customer's fault for something wrong with the house. It seems to be a pattern. There was one space heater, and she made us pick up another from a different property. Running space heaters overnight isn't safe, so that wasn't a good fix. She offered us alternate lodging in the evening, after my son had gone to sleep, but it was definitely not equal, too small and in a shared building. Very disappointing.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
14 available- Air conditioning
- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Garden
- Express Check In
- All Spaces Non Smoking (Public And Private)
- Outdoor furniture
- Iron and board
- Laundry
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Picnic area
- Barbeque
- Garage
Accessibility
1 available- Accessibility features
Internet
3 available- Free Wi Fi
- Internet access
- In Room Internet
Parking
1 available- Parking
Meals
3 available- Minibar
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
Pets
1 available- Pets allowed
Room Amenities
3 available- Non Smoking Rooms
- TV
- Hairdryer
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
657 m 8 min walk
1.0 km 13 min walk
690 m 9 min walk
141 m 2 min walk
Attractions
20- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts690 m 9 min walk
- Bronson Park865 m 11 min walk
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum1.0 km 13 min walk
- Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership1.1 km 14 min walk
- Arcadia Creek Festival Place1.1 km 14 min walk
Restaurants
20- Comensoli's141 m 2 min walk
- Desiderata Llc143 m 2 min walk
- Kalamazoo Coffee Company182 m 2 min walk
- Rice Kitchen | Chinese185 m 2 min walk
- Gorilla Gourmet280 m 4 min walk
Transit
20- Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International AirportAirport7.5 km
- Gerald R. Ford International AirportAirport66.0 km
- Westnedge at Lovell (SW side)Bus657 m 8 min walk
- Park at Lovell (SE Corner)Bus716 m 9 min walk
- Park at South (NE Corner)Bus727 m 9 min walk

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