Lake Life Retreat in Decatur Michigan on Lake of the Woods near Sister Lakes
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Lake Life Retreat in Decatur Michigan on Lake of the Woods near Sister Lakes
Van Buren County, Michigan, 49045
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Property Description
If you seek an idyllic retreat featuring all the relaxing sights and sounds of lake life, look no further than this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Lake of the Woods vacation rental! With room for 10, the cottage is well-equipped and perfect for a getaway.
The private backyard on Lake of the Woods Channel offers stunning year-round views with opportunities for beach, lake activities, hiking, skiing, sledding, golfing, wineries, breweries, restaurants, gambling or even apple picking right at your fingertips. It’s a great spot to discover everything Southwest Michigan has to offer. If relaxing is your thing, our private on-site bar Monkey Dog’s will suit you well. Local wineries and St. Joseph or Saugatuck make for a great day trip!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Fall in love with this conveniently located Lake of the Woods cottage that comes well-equipped with everything you need for a memorable stay with your friends and family.
BEDROOM 1: King Bed | BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed | BEDROOM 3: 2 Twin Beds top bunks, 2 Full size lower bunks | LIVING ROOM: Full sofa sleeper
INDOOR LIVING: Open concept w/ modern interior, lake channel-facing windows, dining table in kitchen, additional high-top seating in living room. Fully equipped w/ stove oven refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, hot water pot, dishware/flatware, coffee, filters, and tea.
OUTDOOR LIVING: Fishing on-site, 4 kayaks & lily pad, gas grill, private yard w/ lake access, covered deck, fire pit, patio furniture, Adirondack chairs, private enclosed bar.
BOAT: There is a pontoon boat at the dock available for rent. There is NO tubing or .
***Please message me to inquire about separate Pontoon Rental***
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, beach chairs/towels, books, iron/board, shampoo, trash bags/paper towels/toilet paper, electric fireplace, ceiling fans, Smart TV w/ cable & Netflix access.
PARKING: Driveway (4-6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION –
ON THE SHORE: Silver Beach (27 miles), St. Joseph (27 miles), Rocky Gap Park (26 miles), Jean Klock Park (19.5 miles), Silver Beach County Park (20.1 miles), Hagar Park/Beach (21.5 miles), Roadside Park (22.1 miles), Covert Township Park (23.4 miles), Van Buren State Park (24.9 miles), Warren Dunes State Park (42.0 miles)
ON THE WATER: St. Joseph River Canoe & Kayak Livery (18.2 miles), SeaCrete Fishing Charters (18.3 miles), Brian's Marina (18.8 miles), Fish Stalker Charters (18.8 miles)
AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Lake of the Woods (on-site), Sister Lakes, Harbor Shores Golf Club (18.1 miles), Curious Kids' Museum (18.9 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (19.4 miles), St. Joseph North Pier Inner Lighthouse (19.6 miles), Krasl Art Center (20.0 miles), Notre Dame (39.0 miles) , Four Winds Casino (19.6 miles), Saugatuck, MI (49 miles).
LOCAL WINERIES: Warner Vineyards (12 miles), St. Julian Winery & Distillery (12 miles), Houppert Winery (11 miles), 12 Contessa Wine Cellars (23miles), Round Barn Estate Winery(23 miles), Lazy Ballerina Winery (26 miles) and many more.
AIRPORTS: South Bend International Airport (46.0 miles), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (150 miles)
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pets allowed for a fee with pre-approval only
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Sleeps 10, only 8 are included in price
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This is a 1-story home with 3 steps to enter, 2 steps down from the back deck.
About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).Pre-approved pets $59/stay. Not allowed on carpet..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Must sign House Rules and Liability Waiver when booking..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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9.4/10
Cleanliness9.4
Amenities9.4
Location9.4
Service9.4
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Surroundings
Train: Elkhart
(58.2 km)
Landmarks: Red Woolfe Park
(1.3 km)
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3 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
2 bunk beds 2 sofa beds 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
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9.4/10
Amazing
13 reviews

- Cleanliness9.4
- Amenities9.4
- Location9.4
- Service9.4
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Guest User
July 9, 2025

Amazing stay!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was super clean which is very important to me. It is so peaceful and beautiful being on the water (be on the lookout for the cute otter). The kids caught a ton of fish right off the dock (lots of bass). We rented the boat for a day as well which was really enjoyable (we actually caught a huge northern pike). We used the kayaks and lily pad every day. The town is only 5 minutes away and is super cute. Walmart is about 20 minutes away. The hosts were so helpful and responded to our questions in a timely manner. We would definitely stay here again. Absolutely wonderful!

Guest User
June 11, 2025

Amazing Deck!!
We had a blast just enjoying the backyard and water!! The kayaks, lily pad, fire pit, bar and back deck were just perfect for our group on family!!! Our teens had just the best time!! Thank you for a great spot!

Guest User
April 24, 2023

Quiet Relaxing with a Great View!
The host was very helpful with booking and we really
Enjoyed the fully equipped cottage !

Guest User
August 3, 2022

Awesome Place!
Absolutely fantastic place! We were so happy with our stay and we would definitely stay here again. The house was just the right size for the 7 of us and all the amenities were thoroughly enjoyed by us. The house was clean and stocked with the necessities. Communication with Anabel was top notch! We highly recommend this property. The lake was clean and the fishing was great.

Guest User
August 26, 2023

Quiet and Comfortable
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Our goal was to relax so most of our time was spent fishing, swimming, reading, and cooking. Everything was great. The lily pad and kayaks were perfect for my kids. The fishing was great right from the dock. The only downside is that there isn't much in town so if you want a larger grocery store or a Walmart, etc you have to travel a bit. We didn't mind but some people might. The other thing that would be an added benefit would be if the pontoon rental was at a discounted rate if you wanted it multiple days of your stay. Overall we would recommend and definitely come back.

Guest User
September 26, 2024

Beautiful House
The house is clean, bright and spacious. The large covered patio has super comfortable furniture and a very nice gas grill. The kayaks are great quality. The lake is clean and full of bass! We enjoyed our stay very much.

Guest User
July 12, 2023

Great lake house!
We had a small group visit for the July 4th week. The house was perfect for a great holiday week and renting the boat kept us busy out on the water. The large yard, pavilion, monkey dogs bar, and fire pit all got their use during our stay.
Great place to stay.

Guest User
August 26, 2022

Great house right on the water -- perfect for all ages!
We stayed at Anabels' house for a long weekend & had a ball! Our crew included myself & my husband, our three young kids (4, 6 & 8) & my parents. Everything was great -- from our initial communication & then all of the instructional PDFs (both in the home & sent via message). Anabel & her husband were easy to get ahold of & made sure we had everthing we needed -- Anuar even jumped on a quick call with us while we were on our way there to communicate some of the shallow areas of the lake & give us some local recommendations for restaurants & groceries. The house was great -- everything was clean, comfortable beds & updated baths, open kitchen/dining area & a cozy living space with all the streaming apps on the smart TV & a cute game corner (we didn't spend too much time inside -- we lucked out with great weather!)... but the outdoor space was just fantastic! The covered deck was wonderful -- lots of patio furniture so you're able to sit & relax, they have string lights up so you can be out there at night as well. Even though there were a lot of steps, it worked out great that they had railings & weren't super steep (worked out well for my little ones & my dad who's having a knee replacement in a few weeks). Great firepit area for s'mores, the we grilled out a few times (really great that they had a nice weber grill!) & the Monkey Dogs shed bar was a huge hit as well! Our kiddos ended up just swimming & playing in the channel -- my son caught dozens of bluegill right off the pier! The use of the lily pad was a big plus for my younger two, who wanted to be in the water but weren't super sure about swimming with the fish :) We also rented the boat, which was great as well. Downtown Decatur was cute -- we hit the local brewerty (Final Gravity) & also drove into Sister Lakes for lunch as well. Highly recommend Clear Water Meats if you're looking for great grilling options. Would definitely stay again -- thanks again for sharing your home with us, Anabel & Anuar!

Guest User
July 12, 2024

Relaxing vacation
We enjoyed the location of this property. Boat was easy to use to get to the lake. Kayaks were great to use in the canals. Outside space was nice, even during some rainy days, great place to relax and read.
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host

Anabel
Speaks: English, Spanish
About this property
If you seek an idyllic retreat featuring all the relaxing sights and sounds of lake life, look no further than this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Lake of the Woods vacation rental! With room for 10, the cottage is well-equipped and perfect for a getaway.
The private backyard on Lake of the Woods Channel offers stunning year-round views with opportunities for beach, lake activities, hiking, skiing, sledding, golfing, wineries, breweries, restaurants, gambling or even apple picking right at your fingertips. It’s a great spot to discover everything Southwest Michigan has to offer. If relaxing is your thing, our private on-site bar Monkey Dog’s will suit you well. Local wineries and St. Joseph or Saugatuck make for a great day trip!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Fall in love with this conveniently located Lake of the Woods cottage that comes well-equipped with everything you need for a memorable stay with your friends and family.
BEDROOM 1: King Bed | BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed | BEDROOM 3: 2 Twin Beds top bunks, 2 Full size lower bunks | LIVING ROOM: Full sofa sleeper
INDOOR LIVING: Open concept w/ modern interior, lake channel-facing windows, dining table in kitchen, additional high-top seating in living room. Fully equipped w/ stove oven refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, hot water pot, dishware/flatware, coffee, filters, and tea.
OUTDOOR LIVING: Fishing on-site, 4 kayaks & lily pad, gas grill, private yard w/ lake access, covered deck, fire pit, patio furniture, Adirondack chairs, private enclosed bar.
BOAT: There is a pontoon boat at the dock available for rent. There is NO tubing or .
***Please message me to inquire about separate Pontoon Rental***
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, beach chairs/towels, books, iron/board, shampoo, trash bags/paper towels/toilet paper, electric fireplace, ceiling fans, Smart TV w/ cable & Netflix access.
PARKING: Driveway (4-6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION –
ON THE SHORE: Silver Beach (27 miles), St. Joseph (27 miles), Rocky Gap Park (26 miles), Jean Klock Park (19.5 miles), Silver Beach County Park (20.1 miles), Hagar Park/Beach (21.5 miles), Roadside Park (22.1 miles), Covert Township Park (23.4 miles), Van Buren State Park (24.9 miles), Warren Dunes State Park (42.0 miles)
ON THE WATER: St. Joseph River Canoe & Kayak Livery (18.2 miles), SeaCrete Fishing Charters (18.3 miles), Brian's Marina (18.8 miles), Fish Stalker Charters (18.8 miles)
AREA HIGHLIGHTS: Lake of the Woods (on-site), Sister Lakes, Harbor Shores Golf Club (18.1 miles), Curious Kids' Museum (18.9 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (19.4 miles), St. Joseph North Pier Inner Lighthouse (19.6 miles), Krasl Art Center (20.0 miles), Notre Dame (39.0 miles) , Four Winds Casino (19.6 miles), Saugatuck, MI (49 miles).
LOCAL WINERIES: Warner Vineyards (12 miles), St. Julian Winery & Distillery (12 miles), Houppert Winery (11 miles), 12 Contessa Wine Cellars (23miles), Round Barn Estate Winery(23 miles), Lazy Ballerina Winery (26 miles) and many more.
AIRPORTS: South Bend International Airport (46.0 miles), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (150 miles)
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pets allowed for a fee with pre-approval only
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Sleeps 10, only 8 are included in price
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This is a 1-story home with 3 steps to enter, 2 steps down from the back deck.
About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).Pre-approved pets $59/stay. Not allowed on carpet..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Must sign House Rules and Liability Waiver when booking..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property
Distance to Train Station | 58.22KM |
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Hotel Star Rating | 4 |