Charming Lake Cottage | Cottage in Vandalia

10.0 (27 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Vandalia Cottage | Charming Lake Cottage

3 Bedroom Cottage in Vandalia

Grab your swimsuits and head to the lake! This lovely lakefront cottage has everything you need for a great weekend getaway or family vacation. Located just 45 minutes from South Bend, IN and 20 minutes from Three Rivers, MI, Donnell Lake is a beautiful 246 acre all-sport lake with depths up to 65 feet.
With three bedrooms and sleeping accommodations for eleven, there is plenty space for the whole family. All three bedrooms are located on the main floor. Bedroom one has a queen bed and two comfy chairs for sipping that morning cup of coffee and a view of the lake. Bedroom two has two queen beds and bedroom three is a bunked double bed on the bottom and twin on top. The living room has a fold out queen, sofa sleeper. The lower level offers an open area with a family room and the kitchen. Just outside the kitchen is a large, vaulted ceiling porch. This is a great gathering place to sit and relax or enjoy dinner around the table. With three walls of windows and doors, and two large ceiling fans, the porch provides a nice summer breeze, perfect for the afternoon nap. It comes equipped with a separate heating/cooling unit for those chilly mornings or hot summer afternoons. Step outside the porch to a massive, composite deck with plenty of seating and lounge chairs. The deck provides a great view of the lake, and is perfect for sunbathing or reading a novel. The big yard has plenty of space for volleyball or a friendly game of soccer. Kayak out to the island and enjoy the sandbar or make your way through the channel to (no wake) Lewis Lake. After a long day of swimming, cozy up to the propane fire table on the deck or build a fire in the fire pit. Either are the perfect end to a full day of fun on the water or to take the chill off of those cooler evenings. Finally, enjoy a glass of wine as you sit at the end of the pier and take in the stunning sunsets. For those who enjoy winter sports, we are located just 13 minutes from Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area and less than an hour from Timber Ridge Ski Area.
The cottage comes equipped with four single person kayaks, two paddle boards, gas grill, yard games, fire pit, firewood, beach towels, life jackets, and various water floats and toys. A fully equipped kitchen, is located just inside the porch making it easy to entertain. Coffee, cooking/baking pans and a variety of basic spices, as well as complimentary bath and laundry soaps are also provided.
Enjoy the laid back feeling of being on lake time!
* Shallow waterfront/NO DIVING
* Private Pier & Permanent Water Raft
* Wifi
* No garage access
* Parking space for 4 vehicles
* Self check-in keypad
* No smoking or vaping inside the house or porch
* No fireworks
* No pets
* Smart TV (lower level)
* Firestick TV (main level)
* No access to closet in bedroom #3
* Security cameras monitor outside deck/yard and street side entrance
* Golf Course just 10 minutes away
* Grocery store within 12 minutes
* Pontoon available for additional cost (contact host for more details)

Charming Lake Cottage is located in Vandalia. Charming Lake Cottage provides accommodation, featuring TV, Child Friendly, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Child Friendly, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Charming Lake Cottage has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Vandalia has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Vandalia, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip note from host: prior notice of large gathering is required parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Erin D.
Aug 30, 2025 12:09:49 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Stayed 8/22–8/25 for my daughter’s surprise 30th birthday weekend and wow… it did not disappoint. This place has literally everything — kayaks, paddle boards, cookware, games — basically, if you can dream it, it’s probably already waiting there. We showed up with snacks and birthday candles, and the cottage handled the rest. Clean, cozy, and ridiculously well-stocked. Honestly, I don’t know how they thought of everything, but they did. Will 100% be renting this gem again!
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