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Gear up for spring: fish, kayak and relax!

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Sunset views from the lakefront!
Lake view
Enjoy the swing and beautiful lake view!
Deck overlooking Jimmerson Lake
Lake view from deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Angola, IN
  • Jimmerson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pokagon State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Trine University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3 Lake View

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 Sunset Views

1 Queen Bed

Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gear up for spring: fish, kayak and relax!

Single story cottage located directly on Jimmerson Lake with pier and small sandy beach area. Originally built in the 1950's by owner's grandparents, the home has been charmingly re-decorated and has a large deck with excellent sunset views. Jimmerson Lake is a 203 acre lake that is popular for fishing and is also open to skiers. The cottage is located on a large cove of the lake with less ski boat traffic making it easier to float or swim. Take your boat and access all the lakes on the Lake James chain including Jimmerson Lake, Lake James (1,039 acres), Snow Lake (421 acres), Big Otter Lake and Little Otter Lake.
The cottage is the perfect relaxing retreat for a family or avid fishermen who plan to spend most of their time outdoors and on the lake. Peace and quiet during the Fall and Spring is a fantastic time to visit and get away from the hustle and bustle! Take time to unwind! The cottage has a small but functional kitchen with stove, sink and refrigerator with a large round table that seats 8. Standard kitchen items included. Three bedrooms (2 with closet space) are charming with plenty of windows to let the breeze blow through. Two of the bedrooms offer lake views. Additional sleeping is available with a sofa sleeper bed. The single bathroom offers a remodeled feel with a shower only - no tub.
Spend your days on the lake: boating, swimming, and fishing then spend your evenings playing yard games in the adjacent shaded lot or relaxing with the sunset views from the deck. Plenty of private lakefront footage includes a seawall with sandy walk in access area. Water stays around knee high for 15 feet from seawall perfect for children and allows easy access for kayaks/canoe. Adjacent lot offers ample parking space as well as room to set up badminton, croquet, corn hole or toss a ball. In addition bring some firewood for the fire pit located on adjacent lots.
This excellent location on the lake is located within a 1/2 mile of a well maintained free conservation public boat access. In addition, the cottage is near Pokagon State Park, and Trine conservation area for hiking and biking, Tom's Donuts and several excellent local restaurants. If you prefer to fish, you can access through channels Big Otter Lake and Little Otter Lake which are non-ski lakes. Fishermen may find largemouth bass, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, and flathead catfish as well as Northern Pike, Walleye, and Crappie throughout the chain of lakes.
Home Owners are sharing their 2 kayaks, canoe and rowboat. The cottage also comes with beach style chairs, lawn chairs and plenty of seating on the deck.
The cottage does have wifi. There is room on the pier so if guests choose, boats may be rented from The Corner Landing or guests may bring their own boat. Free lake boat access less than a mile away.
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NO SMOKING
NO PETS
OUTDOOR Camera by front door only with motion activated light for arrivals after dark. Camera does record video and sound, however it is not actively monitored.


Property manager

Kathy S Bates
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fremont

Located in Fremont, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake James Golf Club and Briali Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Jimmerson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake James - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake James Golf Club - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Trine University - 17 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gear up for spring: fish, kayak and relax! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gear up for spring: fish, kayak and relax!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gear up for spring: fish, kayak and relax!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gear up for spring: fish, kayak and relax! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Jimmerson Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake James. Pokagon State Park and Lake James Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Great property right on the lake. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Fishing and fun
Great property on lake front with beach and boat/fishing dock. We all loved the fishing, camp fire at night and picnics on the deck that overlooked the lake. The house was super clean. Great stay overall. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
Kathy is a great host! Quick to respond to any questions. The property is PERFECT for a lake get away. The home was clean and comfortable. I brought so much from home that I didn't need as the home was greatly stocked with essentials . BEAUTIFUL home lots of seating and amazing sunsets. I dreaded leaving but plan to return! stostocked with
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite family vacation
This is the 4th year we have stayed at this property and absolutely love it! The beach area, the kayaks, corn hole boards, and fire pit are always a hit! Such a nice place to spend with family!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
Our family really enjoyed our stay at the cottage!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Great location, very comfortable home and property was amazing........great little sand beach, fire pit and land to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a great stay. Brought our boat and the lot for parking was great. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage on the lake
We visited northern Indiana to explore Pokagon State Park and ride down the toboggan sled and it was so much fun. We enjoyed staying at Kathy’s cottage. It was clean and cozy with a nice view of the lake. We loved playing games around the table ( especially the game pit) as we hadn’t played that game since we were youngsters. Our second night was movie night with popcorn. It was a great winter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great get away from home!!!
Great place to stay..very clean and comfortable..we will back in the future for sure..all of our guest had a great time and enjoyed the place 100%...thank you Kathy for the great time we had!!! Your communication with us was over and beyond the whole time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite place
We love the location and the comfort of the cottage. It’s now an annual adventure our family looks forward to each year!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay with our little girl! What a relaxing and peaceful place to getaway. :) We loved being able to bring our boat and explore the beautiful lake. :) Loved that it was so close to Pokagan and the home was so welcoming with everything needed and more. :) Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we wanted
Was a nice place where we could doc the boat, have access to the lake, get right off the boat and be back at the cottage! The yard was bigger than expected and you can have a decent size fire! Back patio was nice to hang out on and play board games as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great week!
This home is very well kept, nicely decorated, and very cozy. It is smallish, with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, but the open living room and kitchen did not feel crowded with our visiting family of up to 12 at times. The deck is great, and 2 kayaks, a row boat and canoe kept us active, as well as a very large area on the hill for croquet, corn hole, a nice fire area and extra parking. Would happily return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K., Versailles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy access to boat ramp and docking at house. Great view and shade if you need it. Kathy was very responsive to any questions and concerns.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable with great views
Very clean. Little sandy beach area for kids. Good dock area. Everything you need in a kitchen. We had some bad weather, but we were able to use the open living room/dining/kitchen to spend time hanging out and playing games. Would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

T T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage!
We had such an amazing time at the cottage! The house is equipped with absolutely anything and everything you need during your stay! We had plenty of room on the dock for our bass boat and pontoon! The beach area is perfect for the littles and something most properties don’t have! The lot in which you can park is plenty big enough to accommodate for vehicles and boat trailers! Kathy was the absolute best host! It doesn’t get any better than this! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Nice place
Great house , lots of boat traffic, too close to neighbors on deck side . Feels like your in there space . Side lot on other side is great hung out there and down by the water. The place is really cute and has everything you would want !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Lakefront Stay
My family and I had a wonderful 3 night stay at this adorable cottage. The treat bag was very welcoming and much appreciated! The waterfront view was beautiful, our three boys loved the big yard to play catch, and the fire pit was perfect for late night s’mores! The deck, beach area and boats would be awesome to have in the warmer weather. Thankfully, there were lots of games, coloring books/crayons and toys to keep the kids busy when we were hanging out inside. My kids also loved discovering all of the little knickknacks around the cottage. So fun! They absolutely loved being there! Kitchen and bath was stocked with plenty of necessities. It was a short drive away from plenty of restaurants, Pokagon, and Trine State Rec Area. This was a fantastic fall break getaway, and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Fort Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
The owners are so easy to work with and this place is great. Beautiful with everything you need for a wonderful and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family retreat
It is always nice spending time on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sherri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved the deck
loved the deck and amenities that came with the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect for my family, we have young kids that are in and out all the time .
Owner is awesome to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage with peaceful stay
We came with two families and this cottage had everything we needed. Location, function and nice owners. We enjoyed the stay and it allowed our family time to catch up and have a little fun. Beds were very comfortable! Movies, kayaks, canoes and more make it a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing by the lake
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage on Lake Jimmerson. A nice sandy beach for about 10 feet out from the shore line. Worth every penny. We will be back soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice.
Good spot for our fishing trip. Plenty of dock space for two boats.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathy S Bates

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Originally built by our family in the 1950's, this has been the family retreat for many years. It's been kept in the family for 3 generations and the current owners, my husband and I (granddaughter of original owner), live on a farm and raise Angus Cattle which limits our time at the Lake. We want to share the enjoyment that this cottage brings us and hope that your family can build lasting memories as well.

Why they chose this property

This cottage has been remodeled yet still offers that "cabin by the lake" feel. It's relaxing and located in a prime location in a wide basin directly off the main lake. We want you to make memories and enjoy your stay so kayaks and cornhole as well as various other games are available for use during your stay.
*Just down the road to free Department of Conservation boat ramp
*Guests can kayak in the channel all the way to the Nevada Mills Dam (over a mile) without having to be in the main lake.
*Additional lots beside the cabin may be used for parking (if you bring a boat or several cars) as well as for outdoor fun such as badminton or cornhole or tents.
*Enjoy the fire pit on the hill that offers excellent views of the lake while located away from the cottage. Bring your chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers to make smores over a fire in the evening. (Firewood is not supplied)
*A new seawall offers an open sandy area for kids to play or easy access to lake for kayaks, canoe and rowboat. (owner offers use of their kayaks, canoe, rowboat)
*Water is stays knee high for around 15 feet + from shore offering more water fun for kids.
*Unlike most lake lots the neighbors are close on 1 side only and the grass open lot on side of the cottage is included in the rental for parking, games and use of new fire pit.
*New sidewalk, concrete patio and gravel parking area for level walk to cottage.
*Great deck looking out to the lake that stays shaded most of the day!

What makes this property unique

*TONS of room to park your trucks and boat trailers!
*Lots of wildlife to see and peaceful setting with 2 open lots on one side of the cabin leaving tons of room for kids to safely play.
*Furthermore the cottage is located almost at the end of the road with only 2 homes past it so there is no street noise and very little traffic.
*Located past a channel that cuts down on some boat traffic, the no wake zone starts slightly past the cottage so kayaking can be done on quiet water.

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