LAKE COTTAGE WITH PONTOON BOAT, 2 KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS INCLUDED

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Edwardsburg, MI

University Park Mall16 min drive
University of Notre Dame19 min drive
Elkhart, IN (EKI-Elkhart Municipal)22 min drive
Notre Dame Stadium22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

We are putting our lake house up for rent. Old cozy but charming 900 sq ft cottage. 3 bedrooms , 2 new queen size beds, 1 set new -smaller than normal- bunk beds. 51" flat screen TV and two 32" flat screen TV's with cable. New stainless steel appliances, pans, dishes etc. Air printer, Wi-Fi, Bose radio, stereo and turntable, Ikea table sits 8. Front porch is perfect for reading. Back deck is close to the water with no big drop offs and sandy swimming. There is normally a and beach, but high water levels are right up to the seawall right now. Outdoor furniture and canopy.Gas grill, picnic table sits 8. 20 foot Bennington Pontoon with 40 HP and electric start is included with your stay as well as large tube to pull 2 kids around lake behind boat, and 2 kayaks, and 2 paddle boards. New central air. Cottage faces straight west for gorgeous sunsets. This is a smaller 90 acre all sport lake but lots of fun. You can feed the swans at sunset. Easy drive near 80/90. 1:45 minutes from Chicago. Small town with restaurants. 25 minutes to Notre Dame, 20 minutes to mall, great shopping, hotels and every place to eat that you can think of. Close to fruit picking, summer festivals and 27 minutes to an outdoor theater with a drive in restaurant next door. We are trying to make your stay as great as it can be and hope you join us for many years to come. ND HOME GAMES! Stay Friday until Tuesday. Pontoon will still be in water. Enjoy campfires after the game along with autumns amazing sunsets and full color of the trees. A beautiful time in Michigan.

Property manager

Jim Alexander

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Please leave the cottage the way you found it. All dishes done, floors swept and vacuumed. Boat should be cleaned and wiped out. Trash emptied and b

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Edwardsburg

This cottage is located in Edwardsburg. Heritage Square Shopping and University Park Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elkhart Environmental Center and Diamond Lake. Strikes and Spares Entertainment Center and Legend Park are also worth visiting.

Edwardsburg, MI

What's nearby

University Park Mall - 16 min drive
Stone Lake - 16 min drive
Diamond Lake - 17 min drive
University of Notre Dame - 19 min drive
Notre Dame Stadium - 22 min drive

Getting around

Niles Station - 18 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wegners Lakeside Bar-Grill - ‬16 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKE COTTAGE WITH PONTOON BOAT, 2 KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS INCLUDED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LAKE COTTAGE WITH PONTOON BOAT, 2 KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS INCLUDED?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKE COTTAGE WITH PONTOON BOAT, 2 KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS INCLUDED?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKE COTTAGE WITH PONTOON BOAT, 2 KAYAKS, PADDLEBOARDS INCLUDED located?

Situated in Edwardsburg, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Heritage Square Shopping, Diamond Lake and Stone Lake. University of Notre Dame and University Park Mall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

28 June 2024

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

Fourth year

All of our family enjoys this property. Everything about it is charming and comfortable. The owners are easy to reach and kind. This place is a treasure.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

18 June 2024

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

Wondeful

Great place that has so much personality! Lake was perfect, only steps away. Access to the boat and kayaks/paddleboards was the best!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

12 June 2024

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

Relax and enjoy!

When you first arrive, you are greeted with an amazing gift from your hosts! Such a special touch. The house is well equipped with everything you will need. The pontoon boat is a great bonus that we were not able to utilize due to windy conditions, but we fished from the dock and enjoyed catching some largemouth bass. If you need anything Jim and DeDe are available and very quick to respond to any questions. Thank you so much for making our vacation memorable! See you again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

25 May 2024

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

Third year visiting

Never had a more perfect vacation. Again. Lovely home. Beautiful lake.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

14 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing and wonderful

This is the perfect cottage. The hosts have thought of everything. Very clean, nicely decorated and all the little touches made it feel like home. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed spending time with family. Great memories were made. Would highly recommend and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

25 Sept 2023

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

National Lampoons Lake Vacation

Our third vacation at Sunset Beach, and we hope to be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rickey B.

18 Sept 2023

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

Sunset Beach

First of all Jim was nothing less than a top tier host, the cottage was terrific, the amenities were amazing, any and everything you needed. The paddle boards, the kayaks , but the pontoon boat was the star nothing better than melting the streets away with a cruise. Plus Jim had the tanks full of fuel. I will say if Jim is renting this cottage next year we will probably do 10 days to 2 weeks. Thanks Jim for sharing your amazing cottage,and lake with us . Surely is a piece of heaven

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gayle K., Whiting

5 Sept 2023

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

An Amazing Relaxing Atmosphere

This lake house is truly about 60 feet from the lake. The pontoon boat is great and the atmosphere in the house itself is artistic, and cozy with the best of everything provided. There's lots of sun every day. We're hoping to come back next August again. So impressed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

21 Aug 2023

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

Excellent

Excellent place to stay and terrific location right on the water.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H., MICHIGAN

11 Aug 2023

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

Third time here...

Our family (adult daughters with spouses + one grandchild) is crazy about this property and squeezed in one more year here before out-growing it. The house is charming, the lake is beautiful and clean, the porch is inviting, and even on rainy days you don't mind being inside playing games, chatting with family or curling up on comfy couch watching tv. This along with all of the amazing amenities and the thoughtful, communicative owner have moved us to look forward to coming back for our fourth time next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

30 July 2023

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

Beautiful Lake House

Sunset Beach is a beautiful and well stocked lake home. You will have everything you need. I did bring my Kuerig because I was unsure if the cottage had one and there is one! So bring your favorite K-cups! My family enjoyed the quiet lake, fishing was awesome and the boat rides at night were enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

17 July 2023

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

Week triathlon get away

When we knew we were going to be doing a triathlon in the area, we looked for a place we could bring our dogs with us. We wanted to take them on a trip with us versus boarding them. The cottage we found had everything we were looking for. Jim was very prompt with all communications and expectations. I only wish we had more time to stay and enjoy the lake with the pontoon boat and take full advantage of the sunsets off the back porch. We would certainly without a doubt rent with Jim again if we come back for the race again and it is available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

4 July 2023

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

Best little cottage in Edwardsburg!

My family and I spent a week at the Sunset Beach cottage in June for our summer vacation, and we had a wonderful time. The cottage is lovely. It had everything we needed and the hosts left several special touches that made us feel very welcome. We hosted a family bbq and enjoyed hours of swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding. The boat was also a nice addition to our stay. Our family had a wonderful time, and several of our friends and relatives commented on how nice the cottage was for location and amenities. We would definitely come back to stay at this beautiful cottage. The location was perfect for what we wanted. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice lakeside vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

9 June 2023

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

Lovely stay again

Stayed at the cottage last year. Liked it so much we had to come back. Very quiet and cozy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

26 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful Lake Cottage

My wife and I (and our pups) totally enjoyed our stay at Jim's cottage. This is our 3rd stay, and it works perfectly for us. We worked from home with a great internet connection, and had an 'office view' of the lake. . My wife enjoyed the kayaking. Next time I might try paddle boarding. We also enjoyed a few of the local restaurants ... some really good choices. And, Jim is very good about responding to any questions. We'll defintiely be back.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki O.

21 Sept 2022

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

Sunset Beach Vacation #2

This was my family’s second vacation at Jim’s cottage, and despite a couple days of rain, we had a great time. Having a pontoon to use is great and the kayaks and paddle boards were a big plus. My Grandchildren really enjoyed the kayaks and are already asking to go back, which we are hoping to do next summer. Thank you Jim for being a great host.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don H., Alsip Illinois

5 Sept 2022

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

Sunset beach

Cottage was warm and welcoming on arrival. Nice beach. Pontoon a big plus. Comfortable beds. Spent most of our time on the large deck. Plenty of chairs. Kayaks were almost new and fun. Would rent again and will recommend to friends. Thanks Jim.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Carolyn H.

20 Aug 2022

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

Haludaville

We really enjoyed the boat. That was the biggest seller. The cottage was a little bit to small for my comfort. To have two adults and four kids would be fine but not comfortable for five adults and one child. Not enough privacy.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H., MICHIGAN

29 July 2022

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

Second year here

Our family returned to this property because we had a phenomenal experience last year and we were not disappointed. There is nothing not to like about this place. We enjoyed the lake, the toys and the comfy house. Many of the things one needs to feel at home are provided, and the lake is fantastic. The area is quiet and it is a hop, skip and a jump from stores and such . We enjoyed a trip to Mishawaka's Central Park which had a splash pad, and a nice mini golf place is not far away--the adult kids enjoyed that. We are so grateful for our (2nd) time there and for the heartwarming memories we took home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim W., The Villages, FL

16 July 2022

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

Just Perfect

Exactly and even better than advertised! Grandkids loved the bunk beds. The lake, kayak’s paddle boards and of course the pontoon made for a memorable stay. ,

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

25 June 2022

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

Wonderful

Very clean, cozy and comfortable. Love the dispensers in the shower. I enjoyed the enclosed porch to have your coffee or even on the deck I get up early while the rest the family sleeps in. The sand area perfect for my 3yr old grandson. The Air tube, kayak, paddle boards are fun for everyone as well as the Pontoon. Fishing was good too. We had a very enjoyable week. Thank you for sharing your lake home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

21 June 2022

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

Tranquil

The house was neat as a pin and exceptionally comfortable. My husband and I spent many hours on the pontoon quietly fishing. Will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

16 Nov 2021

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

Relaxing Lake Cottage

My wife and I decided a change of scenery would be nice while working from home. This lake cottage was a fantastic get away. We worked with a huge picture window view of the lake, sunsets, swans, ducks, etc. We also took the pontoon out and checked out all the houses around the lake, and my wife enjoyed kayaking. Also, the homeowner quickly answered our couple of questions. Totally enjoyed the trip and the house.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

24 Oct 2021

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

Perfect for game weekend!

We came from North Dakota for a Notre Dame football game and this little cottage was absolutely perfect and a price that can't be beat. Warm, cozy, comfortable and a short drive after a late game. We will stay again! Go Irish!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yanqi W.

18 Oct 2021

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

Delightful cottage on the lake

Jim is incredible. He went way beyond to make my stay comfortable and memorable. Our communication was super easy and quick and the place looks exactly like it does in the pictures. The cottage is very tidy and lovely, equipped with everything you need. for real, everything! There were brand new shower puffs with tags on in the bathroom. I stayed here for about a week with my puppy. I was working remotely during the weekdays, the internet was great, 100+ Mbps. More than enough for my meetings and watching Netflix in the evenings :) The property is right on the lake and you have direct access to the deck and kayaks and the pontoon. Jim came over and demonstrated how to use the pontoon on a Saturday morning when my boyfriend was staying with us for the weekend. We had a great time taking the pontoon out and kayaking and watching the stunning sunset. It was a great trip to relax, unwind while being able to work during the day. I'll definitely come back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Alexander

We bought this cottage and totally remodeled it for ourselves. 2015 was the first time we used it. 2016 we decided to rent it out. We had a lot of fun doing the cottage and are very proud how it turned out. We added all kinds of extras to make it really nice. Retro portable radios in bedrooms, games, books, Formica table from 1959 we had shipped to us from Pennsylvania, Turntable so you can bring your old vinyls. The pontoon is great.