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Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Cozy Cabin on Lewis Lake
Be Our On Lewis Lake Vandalia
Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake Cottage
Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake Vandalia
Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake Cottage Vandalia

About the area

Map
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
  • Stone Lake - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area - 15 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 26 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

Be Our Guest-House on Lewis Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lynnea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R., Bluffton, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christina R., Tinley Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
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

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Very organized and clean. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ethan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake vacation
It was above and beyond anything you could hope for
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Trent J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & Peaceful
Such a beautiful setting on the lake ! Highly recommend !!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Didn't really get to enjoy it like we would have liked but did enjoy the time we did have . Gorgeous property, clean, and has everything you need. Loved the peace and quiet especially
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I wanted the perfect place to host my friend from Germany.
This year marked our 50th high school class reunion. My friend and former classmate , who was also our exchange student in 1972, was coming to the reunion and I wanted someplace special to share with her while she visited for the week. Tammy and Sally were two of the most gracious, genuine and fun women we have ever met! The cottage was perfect, comfy-cozy and more than I could have imagined in a vacation rental.The women take such pride in the property and go out of their way to make sure every detail is taken care of. They were always asking if there was anything we needed or wanted! Neither of us would have changed a thing about the cottage and we both felt sad when our time was over! We hope many others have the good times and will have the fond memories that we did! Judy and Else
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had such an amazing time. Lots of outdoor activities, bathtub was fantastic with the view, internet was great, and we weren’t too far from stores for necessities. We were able to make meals with the grill and enjoyed sitting by the lake for most of the day. Thanks for sharing your slice of paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watch for their "stepdogs" and they tried to stick us with their plumbing issues.
Goodluck, very nice ppl but not very self-aware. Tired to charge me another 1400 so you go figure
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Successful grandma trip for 2022
We had an amazing stay with granddaughters. Sally was awesome and the stay was just perfect. Thank you for everything. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laid Back Family Trip
We were looking for a quiet, dog friendly rental property on a lake that included water amenities (e.g. kayaks, pedal boat, inflatables, etc). This place worked out perfectly! The recently renovated rental was nicely decorated and well equipped. Tammy & Sally are very friendly and went out of their way to ensure that we had a good time including providing a bottle of wine, a goodie basket, an extra kayak and a pontoon boat ride. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022