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Cottage on beautiful Lake James

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View from the lake
Playground sand quality beach, nice deck
The lawn in front of beach
Open concept living room
Open concept living room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Angola, IN
  • Lake James Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Trine University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pokagon State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cottage on beautiful Lake James

Location, location, location! Walking distance to restaurants and activities. On private lane leading to four corners, Paradise Cafe, Tom’s Donuts, The Corner Landing, The Waterfront Bistro, and more.

3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage on the second basin on Lake James. Sandy beach and dock. Fully furnished with cable TV, WIFI, A/C, washer and dryer. Front and back lot. Dock for boat, jet skis. Trailer can be stored on back lot. Plenty of parking spots.

Family neighborhood so tenants should be adult families, kids and relatives, friends. Not recommended for young people desiring loud partying. If you want to rent after Labor Day until Memorial Day contact land lord so special arrangements can be made.

Who’s got it better than you? Possibly no one if you rent this place!

Property manager

Michael Iczkovitz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
We will be mailing a rental agreement. During off season, November through April, we only rent for multiple months at a time.
If renting from Oct. 1 through April 30 there is a minimum stay of 60 days, renter is responsible for all utilities, and a $500 deposit is required.

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 deadlock

About the area

Angola

Located in Angola, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Lake James Golf Club and Glendarin Hills Golf Club 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jimmerson Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake James Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Trine University - 10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 23 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on beautiful Lake James pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on beautiful Lake James?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on beautiful Lake James?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on beautiful Lake James located?

Nestled on the beach, this Angola cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Lake James and Jimmerson Lake. Lake James Golf Club and Crooked Lake Channel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake James weekend
Great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cottage
I love everything about this cottage, the location can’t be beat and the proximity to lake. Already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
I’ve rented this cottage for many years and enjoyed every stay. They got additional sand for the beach this year- the grand kids were thrilled!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Rental
This experiance rates very high for My wife and I,My sons family also stayed and we couldn t of asked for more .Mike is a excellant host . We appreciated every aspect of our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd stay and as always, a thumbs up!
We love our yearly week stay and as always booked for the next year already. Mike is always extremely responsive to any questions or issues that pop up. We love renting this house as it suits our needs for limited stairs, close to aging parents ( Fort Wayne), beautiful beach, clean lake, friendly neighbors, great rental owners, close to amenities and such a relaxed vibe!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
We enjoyed the large yard and the sandy beach. The location to food and shops is within walking distance. We didn’t need to use our car the entire time we were there. The cottage is very open but dated. It could use some serious updates but love that it is a true cottage. We will be back next year! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
We really enjoyed coming to this lake cottage for the week - it reminded my parents and I of the lake cottage we had growing up. The beach was 10/10, sandy and easy to wade into the water and play. The location was great as well, easy walk to restaurants and get donuts in the morning. The owner was quick to get a hold of with any questions leading up to the week and was available during our time there if we needed anything. We could come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen W., Sylvania

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Nice place to stay, already booked for next year. Location is great, walking distance to restaurants. The beach front is great and the lake is just beautiful. I loved the openness of the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Lake James.
Nice place to stay. Owner was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great time
We all had a great time at the cottage last week….as we do every year! Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So convenient and great property and host!
This is our second stay and just booked for next year!! The property is perfect as there are not a lot of stairs and the beach area right at the property front is awesome! Mike is a class act host and we couldn’t ask for a better find for a vacation close to home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
May 2023 Lake James at the cottage
Our stay at the blue cottage was amazing! Mike was wonderful and insured we had everything we needed. We can’t wait to stay again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage
The location is perfect, with a nice flat yard extending to the lake. If you like soft beds, you will love this cottage. The only problem we encountered was that the book listing all the details (garbage pickup day, instructions to operate TV, etc.) of the cottage was missing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sherry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. Mike was an excellent host!
More explanation on household items needed to bring would be helpful. More kitchen towels, kitchen soap, and paper products. We like to cook, and we also clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., West Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of Summer Fun
This was the 3rd year we have stayed at Mike's cabin. We absolutely love it. Mike is a wonderful host and he makes checking in and out super easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach
The property has a great beach and we ended up using the beach more than going out on our boat. It was a great place to bring our 14 month old Granddaughter. He had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Had a great week again this year! We will definitely book next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
The location is wonderful. Close to restaurants and Tom’s Doughnuts. The beach is great, and has a sandy bottom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D., Indianapolis, in

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great 4th of July!
Great fireworks, fantastic location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the place to stay!!
Mike’s place was so cozy and comfortable. We had 6 older adults stay and it was perfect. The beach area right at the house is what drew me to book and it didn’t disappoint. The house was clean, spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We had a range of late 40 to early 60 age range staying and the small amount of stairs inside and outside were just perfect for us. Dock access and the amenities were icing on the cake! Mike was a great host and always available for questions! The easy access to restaurants and the marina for boat rental was perfection. We will be booking again next year. Thank you to Mike and your family for a great relaxing vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

gayle a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation cottage
Great spot for family get togethers! Kids enjoyed playing in the sand and swimming on the beach, fishing is great off the pier, deck is large enough for everyone to be able to relax together and the location near restaurants is perfect. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks, Mike & Linda, for a memorable family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W., West Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dock Club
We love this cottage! And we’ve already reserved it again for next year! The location is perfect because we can walk to Toms, Club P, and all the other little shops/restaurants. We rented a pontoon and pulled it right up to our own dock. The little beach is great for the kids and the fire pit is a plus!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!!
This spot is the cream of the crop! Walking distance to all the best spots! Wonderful big yard and sandy beach! Also wonderful swimming, all sand and waist deep all the way out for about 50 yards! Air conditioning was a treat as well! We will be back !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Our week on Lake James.
We loved the view of the lake. No steps was a plus! The beach area was super!! The tires on the side of the pier were especially helpful in securing our jet ski. Everything was very clean. The DVD player may need replacing soon as it tended to stall quite often. The location is terrific!!! Thank you Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Come for the view!
The cottage was as described with a great view of the lake; boat traffic was enjoyable to watch as they came in and out of the channel. The property has a dock that you can easily dock your watercraft. The owner was very responsive and helpful to any questions or issues that came about. The location being close walking distance to the 4 corners and restaurants was a bonus to staying here. Thx again Mike.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael Iczkovitz

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I'm a semi-retired oral & maxillofacial surgeon. I grew up in Detroit, went to school at the University of Michigan, the Michael Reese Medical Center, and the University of Pennsylvania (residency). During the summer I live in the cottage next door to this rental property. During the winter, I am a snowbird and live in Naples, Florida.

Why they chose this property

Growing up in the city of Detroit I always wanted to live on a freshwater lake. Lakes were plentiful in the suburbs and throughout Michigan. Lake James was my favorite lake while living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We used to rent dock space until finally a perfect opportunity came up to buy my home lot; firm sandy beach, walking distance to restaurants, private street with backlot, lot is flat. The next door (rental property) became available a year later, in 2004.

What makes this property unique

Lake James is rated as one of the cleanest lakes in Indiana. The lake has three basins and connects to two other ski lakes, Jimmerson and Snow Lake as well as Big and Little Otter lakes. Our beach is fairly firm, not mucky. The flat lots are convenient, especially as people age. We are within walking distance to Paradise Cafe, Brewskies, Tom's Donut's, Acapulco Grill, Waterfront Bistro, and Yoyo's. Pokagon State Park and the Potawatomi Inn are also on Lake James. Great surrounding golf courses and Angola, Indiana is listed as one of the best small towns, hosting Trine University, The Thunder Ice Arena (indoor ice skating) and The Furth Center for the Performing Arts. Rural King, my favorite store, gives free coffee and pop corn. The fishing is great on Lake James. Plus we are near Interstate 69 and the Indiana Toll Road (I-80 and I-90) near the Michigan and Ohio borders.

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English

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