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The Lake James Retreat

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Bathroom
Golf

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fremont, IN
  • Pokagon State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Lake James Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Trine University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Oasis

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Side Hustle

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Lake James Retreat

Please come and enjoy all the comforts of home at our lakefront getaway! Our location is the perfect spot to watch all the action of the lake and still have peace and quiet when you want it. The interior of the home is comfortable and inviting to groups of people and large families and the cleaning crew makes it spotless between guests with extra precautions for COVID. Sleeps 12 in beds; 1 king, 1 queen, 1 full and 6 singles. We have a large, flat front yard for games with the family. Shallow area for swimming. Local pontoons are available for rent, which could be docked on pier. Directly across from Pokagon Beach and Pokagon State Park making the views from our screened in porch stunning for summer, fall leaves, and winter wonderland. Pokagon Park also has numerous things to do for families including horseback riding, trails to hike, fishing, and a beach. Several fast food as well as sit down restaurants and outlet malls are located nearby. We have cornhole boards or bags for your use. Washers boards will also be available for your family enjoyment. If you enjoy the sunshine of the day our large yard provides great entertainment and there are outside lights if that fun continues into the evening. Our screened in porch is a great way to be able to enjoy the the sun without being directly in it and the ceiling fans help cool you down if it is summer time. The screened in porch also protects you from mosquitos and other insects in the summer months that are sure to be around although we do spray once a year which is a huge help in that arena.
Rest and relaxation or water sports, yard games, and good ole lake fun, we have it all and it’s waiting for you and your family and friends.

Property manager

Chandra Snyder

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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

Fremont

Located in Fremont, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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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Fremont, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake James - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jimmerson Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Lake James Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Trine University - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake James Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lake James Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake James Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake James Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake James and Jimmerson Lake. Pokagon State Park and Lake James Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We had an amazing trip here with our family! The hosts were very nice and responded to messages quickly. The dock was very sturdy and worked well for our boat that we rented from a local company. The swimming wasn’t as ideal as we thought with it being very deep and seaweed at the end of the dock, but the close sandbars made up for that! The kids caught a ton of fish! The screened in porch was wonderful! Highly highly recommend a wagon for going up and down the ramp with your supplies as it is very steep. Overall a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Our stay from Aug 2 to 9 was awesome. We had lots of fun. The cottage was nice. It needs a little fixing, like the railing and stuff. It could have better lighting inside. From the road to cottage is definitely a steep ramp. But overall all everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MICHELE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family Getaway
The haul up/down the hill to the house was not expected. My advice is to bring a wagon for the haul. The kitchen appliances need updated. The freezer doesn't have an ice maker. The stove back burner wasn't working and the oven was marginal. Then we found out from the owner after we loaded the dishwasher that it doesn't work. I request a $400.00 inconvenience refund and received 250.00.We stayed during 90 degree heat and the AC works well. The view from the porch is beautiful! We spend a lot of time on the porch overlooking the lake. Once your at the house the front yard is flat as you head towards the lake. The dock is very nice. The house is fully stocked with everything you need, towels, toiletries and the kitchen had many spices, dishes, pans all the items needed for cooking. Washer and Dryer worked well. The house has APPLE TV and we could only find the connecting cord for one of the apple tv boxes. The owner said there were two but we could only use one APPLE TV BOX on just one TV. The trip overall was very nice. If the owner would update to new appliances I would give this rental a 5 star review.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Place for a Lake James Experience
There were 14 (10 adults and 4 kids), that stayed, and the House accommodated us well. The location on the lake is interesting with the narrowed link between basins for water activity watching. The sandbar out front worked well for swimming. The amenities are good and as others stated, the screened porch is a cool place to watch the lake and chill. Parking is excellent. Experiences with other rentals has been that we had to store trailers and park vehicles in other locations. We were able to park two boat trailers, a Jet Ski trailer and a utility trailer along with seven other vehicles at the house. The lake front and dock also accommodated two boats and two jet skis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mmmay80

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake stay
Nice yard. Good location on the lake. Great screened in room that overlooks the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Summer Vacation
This is the first time we rented at the Lake James Retreat and we loved it! My family spends a week at the lake every summer and thoroughly enjoyed this property. Surrounding neighbors were so kind and inviting, the house and yard were extremely accommodating for yard games, family dinners and sleeping arrangements. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
We loved the yard that allowed us to play a variety of outdoor games. Our family enjoyed relaxing on the screened in porch! Owner was very accommodating and prompt in responding to our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun with Fam and Friends
The house was wonderful. It's in a great location on Lake James and in relation to Tom's Donuts/4-Corners. We docked our boat on the pier and were able to enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking in the cove. The house had everything we needed and we loved spending time on the screened in porch at night. The owners were super responsive to any questions we had and the neighbors were extremely friendly and helpful as well. Would love to come back to this house next Summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice lakefront house
Property owners were very easy to work with and we all had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Family Week Vacation
This property could not have been better! Our family of high school age kids and adults had a great week on the lake and enjoying the outdoor property. The house is neat and maintained very well and was spacious enough for our large family. We were able to enjoy the lake with the pontoon and jet ski we rented. The kids were able to play bean bags, whiffle ball and more on the spacious lawn. The neighbors are great and the owners were very responsive with any questions we had during our stay. Bonus that the pontoon is rented on the lake for easy pick up and return. Shopping is close for groceries and cute town shops for donuts, ice cream and more. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
The owners and all the neighbors were very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week with family!
We had such a great time at Chandra & Brad's lake home! They were kind, generous, and excellent communicators. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We truly felt like we were at "home" throughout the entire week. We rented a pontoon and spent a great deal of time out on the water. They allowed for us to use their two kayaks and two paddleboards, and we especially enjoyed those in the early morning! Plenty of yard activities (balls, cornhole, etc.) for the kids were available to us as well. The swim area around the pier is mucky & weedy, but if you have rafts to float on, then it is tolerable for a quick dip. The Lake James Sandbar was a fun alternative. The house is downhill and a bit of a distance from the road/driveway, so just keep that in mind when you are packing and planning to load/unload the car. On a positive note, it gave us plenty of exercise! We used mostly paper products and single drink bottles throughout the week so that we could spend more time having fun and less time washing dishes. This caused the single trash dumpster to fill up. One extra dumpster would have been helpful. I would also recommend that you bring your own television streaming devices and/or antenna so that you can use the many TV's available. Overall, we had a great time and hope to visit again someday:) We would definitely recommend Chandra & Brad's home for a week-long summer getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

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