RARE FIND! Lake home on Prestigious, All-Sports, DIAMOND LAKE. Near Notre Dame!

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Freshly painted exterior with great patio for BBQ or sitting around fire pit.

Safe for families, great swimming, fish off pier

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Cassopolis, MI

Diamond Lake1 min walk
Stone Lake4 min drive
Paradise Lake11 min drive
Elkhart, IN (EKI-Elkhart Municipal)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Double Beds and 5 Single Beds

Downstairs Family Room

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

When you are comparing lake rental properties, be sure you know what sets Diamond Lake apart from ALL others in Cassopolis or Southwest Michigan. This is one of the FEW rental properties on Diamond Lake.

PULL UP DOCK SPACE FOR BOAT RENTAL - inquire for details

3500 Square foot house on Gorgeous, Spring Fed, Sandy Bottom Diamond Lake. 4 bedrooms- SLEEPS 18

Great for swimming... gradual drop.... even shoulder length 50- 60 feet out
AWESOME safety for kids. The ONLY AVAILABLE BEACHFRONT on the lake is available for OUR renters -3 houses away.

Clean, simple, family-friendly
Great for ND sports weekends with family or friends, scrapbooking, or girls' get-away.
Great for extended family and children
ROOM, ROOM, ROOM
Year-Round Activities on 1200 Acre Lake.
FROM JUNE 15th TO AUGUST 30th, WE ONLY RENT MINIMUM OF 6 NIGHTS
2 Large Entertainment areas (one on each level)
See picture captions for clarification on sleeping arrangements:
-Master sleeps 2
-Bedroom 2 sleeps 2
-Bedroom 3 sleeps 2
-Bedroom 4 sleeps 10
-Downstairs Family Room sleeps 1

25 minutes from South Bend/Granger IN
15 minutes from ski slopes
Grocery Store/Pharmacy /Restaurants in town
In Winter bring Cross Country Skis/Snowmobiles/Trails Nearby
Swim or fish off the pier
Large Patio with lawn chairs and fire pit
Outdoor gas grill for easy dinners
Fully Stocked Kitchen/Laundry Room on-site
THIS IS NOT A PARTY RENTAL
25 per person, per night over 12 guests,

Property manager

Owner/ Manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Picture yourself enjoying this view with your guests! Diamond Lake at its best!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Owner has allergies- no exceptions

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cassopolis

Located in Cassopolis, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Swiss Valley Ski Area and Elkhart Tactical Laser Tag are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wellfield Botanic Gardens and Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Compton Family Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Cassopolis, MI

What's nearby

Diamond Lake - 1 min walk
Stone Lake - 4 min drive
Paradise Lake - 11 min drive
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 23 min drive
University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive

Getting around

Dowagiac Station - 17 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Green Holding Tavern - ‬3 min drive
‪George's Cafe - ‬20 min walk
‪Lindy's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Tastee Twirl - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RARE FIND! Lake home on Prestigious, All-Sports, DIAMOND LAKE. Near Notre Dame! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RARE FIND! Lake home on Prestigious, All-Sports, DIAMOND LAKE. Near Notre Dame!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RARE FIND! Lake home on Prestigious, All-Sports, DIAMOND LAKE. Near Notre Dame!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RARE FIND! Lake home on Prestigious, All-Sports, DIAMOND LAKE. Near Notre Dame! located?

This family-friendly Cassopolis holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Diamond Lake and Stone Lake. Paradise Lake and Southwestern Michigan College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage in the cove

Nice property and great location for our needs. We were in town for a family member’s wedding and this location was within walking distance of their home, as well as the wedding venue (Diamond Lake Yacht Club). We enjoyed the protective cove on the main part of the lake that the home and dock sits in, as we were well sheltered from the winds that were coming out of the north, giving us calm waters to swim in with the little ones and warm days to lounge on the pier and patio. We appreciated all the different spaces the home offered on multiple levels, the baby gate at the top of the stairs (we had a 1 & 3 year old traveling with us), and the readily available pack & play crib, high chair, and other baby/toddler paraphernalia, especially since we traveled in by air. The outdoor spaces are amazing, especially on the lakeside. Due to favorable weather, we spent most of our awake hours outside on this magnificent patio. The home itself is comfortable and has everything you need to have a great vacation at the lake. We would definitely recommend this property & owner, and we would return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judy & Mark R., Centerville

22 July 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Double Celebration

The lake is lovely, the property was convenient and fun!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kailin C.

27 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake home, perfect for an Notre Dame weekend!

My family and I absolutely LOVED our stay at this house! The setting was incredible. Waking up to the sunrise over the lake was breathtaking. There was plenty of space for everyone (adults and children) and it was very very clean. We rented the house for a Notre Dame football game. It was about 30-35 minutes from campus and an easy drive. We are all still raving about this property and can’t wait to return next year! The owner Vicki was so nice and communicative. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

31 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Had a wonderful week vacation on diamond Lake at this property. Everything was as described. Would highly recommend for families and would come back again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

31 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond Lake vacation home

This is a spacious and excellent location for our family. The amenities were wonderful especially for our 10 month old grandbaby. Thank you for sharing your lake home with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauri F.

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sibling reunion

Sibling reunion, great time in the water and surrounding small towns.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay M., Naperville

15 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond Lake is a Gem

We used Vicki’s place for a “late summer getaway” and was very impressed. Beautiful home and a wonderful outdoor setting. The house is huge (the 8 of us never even used one of the bedrooms). We spent very little time indoors, even though it rained for two of our 5 days because it was so nice to sit outside by the lake. It was fun watching the eagle dive for fish; watching the boats film commercials in the early morning; and watching the sunrise off the left side of the lake. Very relaxing. We also brought our own boat and anchored it about 20 feet off the dock. Tubing, wakeboarding, and wake surfing was the highlight for the kids. The water temp was 71 in mid-September, which felt pretty refreshing in 68 degree air temps! And as the start of college football rolled in this weekend, there is no better place to watch the game and take in the lake at the same time then in that family room. We had a great vacation and enjoyed our stay. We really appreciated the communication from day one to check out. Great experience and will consider it again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

10 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

We enjoyed every moment of our stay! Vicki's lake house was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 5 children. The kids had a great time playing in the water, large living area and basement. We had fires each night and truly enjoyed every moment! We hope to return next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

11 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Our stay was perfect! The Home is amazing and Vicki is really easy to work with and made sure everything went smoothly. We had a fantastic stay. We enjoyed the lake during the day and patio area with a bonfire at night time to roast some marshmallows! Overall the home has everything you could need, I would highly recommend to anyone! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Therese E., Chicago, IL

20 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Home for Couples Weekend.

A beautiful home with an amazing view on a crystal clear lake. What a perfect place to share the company of lifelong friends. Everything we needed was provided. The kitchen was stocked with pots, pans, spices, etc. There was plenty of outdoor seating. And, a fire pit! Plenty of room for parking. And, a pier for the boat. We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glen F., Naperville, IL USA

13 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay

My family meet at this fantastic home to celebrate a few birthdays. We had a fantastic time, enjoyed the amenities. Beds were comfortable. Outside patio area was great for a family. One suggestion: The thermostat was wifi. Maybe someone should turn it on before guest arrive and cool it down on hot days. Really hot inside , especially with moving everything in.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn R.

8 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vaca

Loved staying here. It had everything our family needed. The kids enjoyed the games in the home, swimming off the pier, and the very friendly neighbors. We docked our speed boat at the pier and loved how quiet Diamond Lake is. We loved every minute and hope to return.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

30 Oct 2018

The house was very nice and we enjoyed our stay. Time goes by fast when we are having a good time!

We totally enjoyed our stay. The house was very nice an had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Orland Park, Illinois

11 Sept 2018

Diamond Lake is a fantastic vacation for any families young and old Boat rental is a must easy & fun

Beautiful & spacious Lakehouse everything you needed was there. We brought all our meals and spent as much time on lake as possible bonfire nights and board game family fun. Thirteen people all around the dining room table ❤️ Will return again

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

1 June 2018

This place is perfect inside and out

I liked everything about this home. Lets start with the drive, it took me 2.5 hours from South Chicago at 3:30PM on the Friday of Memorial weekend, it was a quick trip. I suggest taking 80 all the way to South Bend. We had family with us ranging from 74 - 8 and this house provided a lot of space for all of our varying interests. The interior is very big and comfortable with a lot of area in the basement for our children to relax and watch movies or play ping pong on the table provided. The patio area overlooks the lake and provides plenty of room to spread out and relax under the umbrella, sit by a fire pit, or grill. The dock is again very big and the depth ranges from 2' - 5' providing a chance for young and old to swim or just sit and watch the boats go by. The position of the home on Diamond Lake was perfect and this lake is excellent for boating, fishing, swimming, and tubing. My 21' boat had plenty of depth and clearance for easy docking and push off. We hit the popular sunken island and tied up with other families to enjoy family time together. Fishing the Southern and Eastern portion of the lake produced Pike and Bass. The dock provided catfish fishing for the kids and they caught several with hot dogs and WD40. The lake doesn't have gas but the garage has a large funnel that was perfect for fueling at the homes dock with a gas can, and if you need a gas can they have a 6 Gal. one in the garage as well. As a renter I don't expect the neighbors to pay me much attention but the neighbors here were beyond nice and treated us as if we had lived their for years. This house lacks nothing and I would love to rent here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N., Chicago suburbs

24 Aug 2017

Making Fun memories on the lake

First off, Vicky, was wonderful and very responsive in answering all the questions. She was a delight to work with. The house is extremely well staged. The kitchen has every pot and pan you could want. The towels were thick and plentiful. The house is on a very nice section of the lake. You can swim off the end of the pier. There is a protected area that you can swim in also. Neighbors were very nice and pleasant. I loved that Diamond Lake has a sand bar to anchor and play in the water. We rented a boat and the folks at the marina couldn't have been nicer. It was a wonderful week full of memories.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Betsy S.

7 Aug 2017

Great house, great location. Excellent for grandchildren. Only downfall was a small yard.

We loved our week in Cassopolis. The house was located in a quiet neighborhood and was excellent for our family which included 5 grandchildren under the age of 5. The lake was beautiful and the sandy bottom and shallow waters were ideal for the little ones. An additional surprise was a small park with a sandy beach just a few houses down the road. Lots of room inside enabled our three families to have some privacy when needed for nap time. Vicki, was easy to communicate with and graciously answered all our questions quickly. Thanks for a great vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thor N.

29 June 2017

Amazing!!

We have rented many homes for our large family vacation throughout the years, but never have we found one as well equipped as this home. The home owners have thought of everything and provided so many of the small things that you don't expect to find in a vacation rental. The kitchen was very well equipped, right down to the sharp knives and dish soap. There were enough chairs for our family of 15 to have seating together for meals, plenty of silverware and two refrigerators. The view of the lake is magnificent from several windows in the house, even from the kitchen when cooking and washing dishes. Everything was in good working condition and the caretaker stopped in to make sure we had everything we needed. The lake was amazing and even though we didn't have the warmest weather the water was warm enough to swim. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with our family, we look forward to staying again. The Nelson Family

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

2 Feb 2017

Wonderful Holiday Weekend At Diamond Lake with Family

My family and I truly enjoyed our time at Diamond Lake. We were extremely happy with all the room we had to play games, talk, make family meals and sleeping accommodations. The place was very beautiful and the view from the windows were stunning. The house was very clean and had all the things we needed to enjoy our stay. Thank you again for sharing your home, The Ruffolo Family

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dan c.

30 Sept 2016

Wonderful

Upon entering Vicki's lake house, you're not only surrounded by the warmth and magic of the lake but by the warmth and magic of the house itself! It truly is a place where memories are built. My family and I (6 of us) went see a Notre Dame game and stayed for 4 days and the house was a great retreat from a busy football weekend (82,000 in attendance ). Vicki is a wonderful host and very approachable. You want for nothing, from the WiFi to info on the lake and all the other comforts of home, it's all there. We just wished we could stay longer! If you're in the area of Diamond Lake and need a little paradise for a few days, look no further than here. Thx Again Vicki and hopefully we'll be in touch next spring Dan Cook Grimsby Ont Canada

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

12 Sept 2016

Great, relaxing vacation at the lake!

We had a great stay! We were here for about a week, and the house was perfect for us - plenty of room to spread out and relax (and for the kiddos to play). Everything was as described, clean and in good working order. Vicki was responsive and helpful, and the recommended dining options were great - we particularly liked dinner at Fat Cam's in the patio with live music.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

26 July 2016

A comfortable place to relax

Our family loved spending a week on Diamond Lake! The house was clean and easy to live in, and there was ample space outdoors to enjoy the view of the lake and play in the water. The home owners made everything easy for us to relax and enjoy and the weather all week was perfect! We rented a pontoon boat for the week at Diamond Lake Marina and the Marina owners, Steve and Kathy, were also very helpful. We hope to go back next year! G. Harvanek

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

25 June 2016

A slice of heaven.

This place is a slice of heaven. The lake is a gorgeous teal blue. You have to see it to believe it. The house was great. Very clean with a ton of room. The views of the lake are magnificent. My granddaughters (5 & 3). Had a blast. The water is shallow in front of the house and they loved it. In fact it was hard to get them out of the water. We rented a boat and discovered the sand bar in the lake. A lot of boats anchor there and we met some wonderful people and again my granddaughters loved the shallow water as we did too. We obviously had a great time with some wonderful memories. I highly recommend this house and lake. I can tell you we will be back.