Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Parking available
Air conditioning

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Manteno, IL

Northfield Square Mall
‪10 min drive‬
Olivet Nazarene University
‪13 min drive‬
Kankakee River State Park
‪22 min drive‬
Kankakee, IL (IKK-Greater Kankakee)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Special winter rates through February '24!
Cousins Cottage is an adorable 3 bedroom cottage located on the lake in small town Manteno. Pure relaxation - you can enjoy fishing, swimming and a local beach. Within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, gym, grocery store, parks and walking path. We are located on I-57 close to ONU, Bourbonnais , Bradley, Kankakee & Peotone and just a 45 minute drive from Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

Property manager

Annette LaMore

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We offer paddle boats and fishing is good!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Violation of rules, noise, illegal activities will result in immediate eviction.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manteno

Located in Manteno, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kankakee River State Park and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, while Kankakee Railroad Museum and B. Harley Bradley House are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Route 66 Raceway or Chicagoland Speedway. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Manteno, IL

What's nearby

Northfield Square Mall - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Olivet Nazarene University - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
Kankakee River State Park - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
Route 66 Raceway - 41 min drive - 41.9 km
Harrah's Casino - 43 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

Kankakee Station - 18 min drive
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min drive
‪Manteno Sportsmen's Club - ‬8 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Mayberry Junction - ‬10 min walk
‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Northfield Square Mall and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Olivet Nazarene University. Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau and Kankakee Railroad Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ji K.

7 Aug 2024

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

Awesome home

Great little cottage. Clean, cozy, and the water view was very scenic. Definitely will book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

15 July 2024

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

Welcoming

When we first arrived, it felt very welcoming and very cozy. The rooms were very nice and the banana nut bread was phenomenal I will say! my friends and I had a great time staying.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

11 May 2024

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

Graduation get away

We were in town for daughter’s graduation from OLIVET and couldn’t have found a more perfect place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaylon M.

4 Aug 2023

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

Absolutely wonderful

The location was exactly as advertised and local community was very nice and welcoming

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

16 Sept 2024

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

Clean & peaceful

Quaint property in a small peaceful town. Property was clean and the listing description was accurate. View of the lake in the backyard was very peaceful and soothing. And less than an hour away from the big city. Definitely will rent again the next time we are up this way!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Beecher, US

19 Oct 2022

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

Very Nice Experience

Excellent property! If you need a place to stay in Manteno, I would highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margie J.

4 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful!

Great property! Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen j.

24 May 2018

Beautiful, comfortable home and yard!!

Friendly, warm hostess and host!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Maple Grove. MN

29 May 2023

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

Excellent lakefront home

Very enjoyable and all was covered great.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

30 Aug 2024

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

Awesome!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

10 Aug 2023

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

Kayaking Vacation

This charming little cottage on the lake makes a great home base for all the wonderful activities and towns around Manteno. It is also a great place to hang out with great fishing and a lovely fire pit with a beautiful view of the lake. This is our 3rd summer staying here and it always feels like home thanks to Rondy and Annette!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

2 June 2023

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

Great Grandmas 95 Birthday

It was perfect place to catch up with my mother and sister from Florida. The place was very clean and had that at home comfortable feel. Would love to book it again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald N.

19 Oct 2022

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

Second stay was even better than the first!

We had a great time during our stay! The property was clean and well stocked. Everything we needed was available. Fishing right in the backyard was a blast and my children loved it. This is the second time we have stayed here, and would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

14 Aug 2024

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

We arrived to the house with a surprise on the kitchen counter . An amazing banana nut bread made by Annette 😁 The house

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad g.

7 Sept 2024

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

Chad’s 50th

Awesome place in every way. Super clean, comfortable and chuck full of amenities. It’s on a small private lake with private dock. Walking distance to downtown (PJs Ice Cream) or Manteno Sportsman’s Club, which has another larger lake with a cool swimming beach with a diving board and bar/restaurant. You get a club pass for 6 too! And a homemade banana bread! This place was great!! We’ll be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

29 Dec 2024

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

Attention to detail

Attention the detail was immaculate. They truly go above and beyond from fishing poles and lawn chairs to Band-Aids and aspirin to curling irons and blow dryers. we were even greeted with a welcome card and a homemade banana nut bread on the counter. Just amazing. There’s a restaurant called Mayberry’s, this is like living in a Norman Rockwell painting.They truly thought of everything…

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald N.

19 Nov 2021

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

“The Fish House”

We had a great time during our stay! Even though a lot of our time was spent at the festival, while we were home we had every amenity we needed. My daughters loved fishing the lake, and even still ask about the “Fish House” I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting Manteno.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barton C.

25 Dec 2019

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

COZY COTTAGE

This is our second time staying at the cottage. We enjoyed being so close to downtown and took advantage of walking downtown to the RECHARGE COFFEE BAR. Loved being there! Thank you. Owners are great!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui M.

24 July 2022

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

Beautiful, quiet fishing

The weekend was perfect. We were able to have a nice fire the first night, the fish were biting, and the house was a perfect size for everyone to have their own space but also be comfy together. Thank you again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L., Commerce Twp

24 Oct 2023

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

Perfect for Family Time!

Instead of staying at hotel, we opted to stay a VRBO. The Cousin's Cottage was perfect for our family. We could still participate in the Family Weekend HOCO events at Olivet but then spend our evenings together, around a table, playing games and relaxing, grilling out. We took advantage of a nice morning, sitting by the lake drinking our coffee. It was very enjoyable. There were plenty of beds for all our family members and we all got a good nights sleep!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

19 Oct 2021

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

Annual Mom/ Daughter Girls Trip

We were absolutely happy from coming in the front door and being greeted by lots of natural sunlight and delicious banana bread! We enjoyed the well maintained stone fire pit which was perfect for s'mores and stories. The place was perfect for our annual trip with my daughters to be able to do some painting and relaxing on a beautiful piece of property. I enjoyed some alone time out on the patio relaxing with a cup of coffee and looking at the serene lake. Great place! Clean, homey, and spacious.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JP P.

11 Dec 2022

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

Just what we needed

We needed a place for my family and friends to attend my mom's funeral. I can't imagine a more cozy and comfortable place to decompress as needed, or to celebrate as desired. The Christmas decorations were a big surprise and everyone was impressed with the thoughtfulness. It was our friends' first visit to Manteno and they loved it. The convenient walk to downtown allowed them to soak in more of the local flavor than if we stayed in a hotel. We highly recommend a stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leaann B.

18 July 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

Just spent a lovely weekend there with a friend and our daughters. I can't stress how wonderful this property was to stay at. It felt like we were visiting family. From the moment we walked in to to a loaf of delicious banana bread waiting on the counter with a wonderful note, to the comfort of every area in the house - it was a 10/10! Attention to detail was amazing. We wanted for nothing. Can't wait to go back again! Leaann Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

28 July 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

Our stay was beyond our expectations! We were in town for a race event and it was the perfect getaway after a long day of racing. It’s tucked away in this peaceful, gorgeous town. We instantly fell in love with the property and town. The hosts were so kind they left us some homemade banana bread and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom and bedrooms were spacious. The entire house felt so inviting. It felt like we never left home! The backyard has plenty of seating and the views were beautiful. We loved our stay so much I already have plans to book this when we come back next year for our race. I was able to check the downtown portion out and it is so family friendly and feels like you’re in a hallmark movie. Thank you Annette for everything☺️

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

17 July 2017

Everything we wanted! We'll be back!!!

We had such a wonderful time! The backyard was spacious with a great view of the lake. We caught too many fish to count and used both boats almost daily. The kids were so excited to catch their own fish!! We loved having the large table and chairs in the backyard when we wanted to grill out, as well as when we just wanted to relax and read a book or simply enjoy the view of the lake. Annette was very nice and responsive. We cannot wait to come back next year! Loved our visit!!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Annette LaMore

We have lived in Manteno all of our lives. Annette grew up on Lakeview Drive and knows the area and the lake very well. She spent her summers as a lifeguard when she was in high school. Rondy worked at his dad's gas station on Main Street. in fact, Rondy and Annette met at the gas station when she was 16 and he was 19. She pulled in to the pump to get gas for the first time after getting her driver's license. Rondy was working that day! There was an instant attraction between them. They broke up with the people they were going with and started dating. The rest is history!

Why they chose this property

Cousins Cottage is named for Annette's cousins who also lived on the lake at 71 W 5th. The cousins used to play in the backyard together. When their family moved to the other side of town the house was sold. Forty years later, when the house went up for sale, Rondy and Annette decided to purchase it and have been renting it out since.

What makes this property unique

Fishing is fun on Lake Manteno. Paddleboats are even more fun! You will enjoy the beauty of nature and all the wildllife you'll see. We have ducks, geese, turtles, frogs, lots of fish, many different kinds of birds including heron and hawks. Rabbits and squirrels love it here too!

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