Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor Space
Free WiFi

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Vandalia, MI

Donnell Lake
‪19 min walk‬
Paradise Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Diamond Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Elkhart, IN (EKI-Elkhart Municipal)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Hide a bed

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

About this property

Cute barn shaped cabin on a great pontooning, fishing and kayaking lake.
Upstairs bedroom with free standing tub with hand held shower. Lower level has kitchenette and living room with a pull out couch. Includes refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, outdoor grill with side burner. Outdoor shower. Connects by channel to all sports Donnell Lake.
Less than 30 miles from Notre Dame Stadium and 6 miles to Swiss Valley Ski Lodge.

Property manager

Tammy Wilson

Premier Host

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Parking available

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No additional day guests without prior approval.

Two vehicle maximum. Parking is limited.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Vandalia

Located in Vandalia, this cottage is on the waterfront. Swiss Valley Ski Area and Park Shore Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Vandalia, MI

What's nearby

Donnell Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Paradise Lake - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Diamond Lake - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Corey Lake - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Swiss Valley Ski Area - 15 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

Dowagiac Station - 26 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Happy Landing Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪The Chalet - Swiss Valley - ‬15 min drive
‪Lakeside Parlor - ‬12 min drive
‪Appolonis Ristorante E - ‬12 min drive
‪Sherry Lee's Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Donnell Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paradise Lake. Diamond Lake and Swiss Valley Ski Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Jul 21, 2024

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

Great Stay

Very organized and clean. Had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Sep 4, 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

The house was perfect for my dog and I, just wanting to get away for a few days. Went kayaking and just sat out by the lake. Beautiful property and amazing bath tub!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan N.

Jul 15, 2024

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

Amazing lake vacation

It was above and beyond anything you could hope for

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Sep 17, 2024

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

Quiet time on the lake

My daughter and I needed some quiett time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was nice to cook out each night, spend some time on the lake and had coffee and fires down by the lake. The home was just perfect for two people.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

Jul 16, 2024

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

All other reviews are true.

Tammy has a beautiful cabin, just perfect for my husband and I.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 20, 2023

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

Weekend trip

Fun getaway on the lake. With Kayaks, Paddle boat, and many other things included that made our stay memorable. Very clean and comfortable place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

May 30, 2023

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

Relaxing & Peaceful

Such a beautiful setting on the lake ! Highly recommend !!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Sep 18, 2023

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

Quiet, peaceful, and wonderful!!

Tammy and Sally were very nice and made certain our stay was pleasant. Would recommend to everyone of how nice they were and the lakeside cottage was comforting. Thank you very much for the nice getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Aug 6, 2024

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

Relaxing little Cottage on the lake

The place was clean and organized. Tammy was an amazing host. Communication on point! The paddle boat and lily pad were fun to use. We will def be back for another mini girls trip. Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M., Lafayette, Indiana

Sep 7, 2021

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

Relaxation

Very nice and quiet. Cute little property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Jul 14, 2023

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

Lewis Lake Guest House

We enjoyed our stay at Lewis Lake and that we could take our dog along! The hosts were easy to talk to and the house had all that you'd need. The house is a good location for activities in Northern Indiana or Lake Michigan. Lewis Lake was a quiet peaceful lake and the hosts had a paddle boat and kayaks we could use.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Jul 9, 2023

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

Wonderful time!

We went for a summer vacation and had everything we could have wanted at our fingertips, kayaks, paddle boat, lily pad, comfy chairs to hang out on. We loved our stay and will definitely be back! Our hosts couldn't have been more nice and generous. Such a beautiful setting and place. Can't wait to return next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Jul 23, 2023

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

July Vacation

Tammy and Sally were great!! Very accommodating, lots of extras in the rental and very clean. A wonderful week. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Apr 21, 2024

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

Nephews wedding

We came to Michigan for our nephews wedding. We are from Pennsylvania. We loved the house. Tammy’s hospitality is amazing. Everything you need is there. Weather was a little cold want to go back so we can use the paddle boats. Thank you for everything. Definitely a great place to stay

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey L.

Jul 24, 2022

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

Amazing Property!

You can tell Tammy and Sally put every effort and thought to making sure this house had everything you could need for an amazing weekend! The patio, outdoor shower, lily pad and kayaks were our favorite parts! The house was very clean and super cute. We can’t wait to come back for another great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Bensenville , il

Sep 12, 2021

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

Relaxing lake house

Such a great property. Well managed and maintained. Excellent location. Owners are easy to communicate with and friendly . Lake was beautiful and quiet. Best fishing and kayaking We experienced in the area. Great amenities such as kayaks , paddle boat and fire pits . We Will be staying again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Jun 17, 2022

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

Cozy Lake Getaway

This was a beautiful home that is warm, inviting, comfortable and relaxing. The property owners are incredibly friendly and attentive, and have 3 wonderful dogs. The guest home offers a large deck and gazebo overlooking the lake. The hostesses offer a paddle boat and kayaks to enjoy the lake anytime during your stay. We would rent this home time and time again and will recommend to friends and family!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Jul 31, 2024

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

Secluded Lakeside Guest Cottage

Ever wished you had a relative with a small lakeside guest cottage. Well, that is what our stay at Tammy's cottage felt like. Specifically, Tammy worked with us on 1) an early check-in, 2) setting up her backup generator during a day long, widespread power outage and 3) allowing us to continue to use her kayaks after we checked out (for the remaining 3 days of our stay in the area). She also offered to let us continue to swim at her raft and swim mat for these 3 days as well. We felt very welcomed. We plan to return next summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Jun 26, 2024

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

Adorable place for some r&r with the dog!

We had a great time relaxing, soaking up the sun by the lake and talking under the shaded gazebo. Our dog, Colbie, had several swims and launched herself from the dock to get her ball (with her doggie life vest of course!) The property was so clean. The hosts were extremely friendly and easy to communicate with. Our dog also enjoyed the large fenced in yard. The ONLY thing we wish was a little better was access to restaurants and shops. You have to drive several miles for that. We loved our time here and hope to be back again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

May 30, 2022

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

Amazing property!

This place exceeded my expectations, amazing lake front property! Very clean and welcoming. Owners are wonderful and make you feel at home. Our fur baby had the time of his life and enjoyed kayaking and the fenced in yard. If you’re planning to fish this is the place, we watched them reel them in all weekend long. Quiet neighborhood, very peaceful and relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Aug 18, 2024

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

Absolutely adorable!

We just returned from 3 nights at this little cutie. We travel all over lower Michigan and always rent via VRBO. I have to say Tammy's rental was in our top 2 of all of our stays because it was so clean and cozy. We got to enjoy a day swimming and floating with some wine and soaking up the sun. The little lake was just peaceful and serene. We spent an afternoon visiting my favorite little lake town of St. Joe, too. The best part of this little trip was bringing our fur baby, Ruby, and just having quiet quality time together. Tammy is a fantastic host and even left a bottle of wine for us when we arrived. We can't say thank you enough for a special anniversary weekend away. We will return again without a doubt!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Jul 11, 2022

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

Relaxing Getaway

My husband and I brought our dog for three nights without our kids who were at summer camp. It was the perfect, lakeside excape with a fenced in yard (and playmates) for our dog and cozy sitting area by the lake. We enjoyed jogging in the quiet neighborhood, hiking nearby and using the paddleboat! We will come back for another quiet weekend in the future and probably bring the kids with to enjoy swimming in the lake. The owners were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

Jun 27, 2022

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

Be our Guest Cottage is VIP experience

Best of cottage rental experience Ever ! From the great hospitality of our hosts to the cleanliness and comfortable feel within our gorgeous cottage, our family has found the perfect getaway ! There is a bit of something for everyone including friendships made even with our fur baby. Tammy & Sally do not disappoint! Communication, Generosity and Genuine Care for Comfort during our stay is defined at Be our Guest lake cottage ! Thank you ❤️ Tim & Shelly- Emma & Archie

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Oct 18, 2023

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

Rained in and still had a great time!

We arrived late in the season this year, so it was very rainy during our stay. However the small house was comfortable and enjoyable enough that it didn't matter that we were rained in. Tammy and Sally provided plenty of little extras for us to make us comfortable. Are small puppy Winston really enjoyed the wide backyard to run and play and they were even some balls provided for him to enjoy. Both of the older dogs that live in the house are very friendly and got along with our boy wonderfully. Enjoyed ourselves so much that we will probably be booking our honeymoon in the same place. Look forward to seeing you guys again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent J.

Oct 31, 2023

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

Leaf peepin for the weekend

Perfect little spot for the two of us plus the pup. We enjoyed our quiet weekend on this beautiful little lake. The ladies who live here were kind and attentive but not intrusive. The only thing I would advise is if your pup isn’t other pet friendly I would let them know ahead of your arrival. The owners pups were very friendly and we had no issues but I do know sometimes a rescue pup prefers to be by themselves and the fenced in area is a shared space with the owners dogs. When we booked I didn’t look closely enough at the amenities and didn’t realize there isn’t a stove in the guest house. There is an easy to use grill right outside the door that we used our cast iron skillet in to make most of our meals. It worked perfectly for us but may not be for everyone. All in all we had a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

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Master

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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