Title: Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87834500/87834434/dadf020d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87834500/87834434/eaa025d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87834500/87834434/7e32da20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87834500/87834434/af4e47cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87840000/87834500/87834434/8d559353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled by the lake, this charming cottage offers a serene retreat with direct access to the water. Enjoy spectacular views on the screened-in porch or gather around a cozy fire pit out back. 6.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin Lake Cottage With the Charm of an Open Lakefront. Direct and Uninterrupted access to the lake. There is also a fire pit out back if that is up your alley. The View is spectacular to enjoy on the screened in porch. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114840000/114831000/114830980/afbd2295.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom cottage with lake and beach access and large yard. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether 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 ## About the area Angola is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park, while Center For Performing Arts and Pleasant Lake History Museum are cultural highlights. 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. [Visit our Angola travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angola.dx6131) [View more Cottages in Angola](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Angola-Cottages.d6131-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.677547,-85.04845&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w_l%7DFx_bfO%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40SBU%40U%40SBQBUBSBSBUDSBQDSDSBSDQDSFQDSFSFQDQFQFQFQFQHQFOHQFQHOHOHOHQHMHOJMJOHMJOJKHMLMHMLMJKJKJKLKJKLKLILIJKLILILGLINGLGLGLGNGLGLENELENENCLENCLCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40PBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLFNHJFLJLFLJLHJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJLJLJLJLJJJNHLJNHLHNHLJPHNHNFNHPFPHNFPFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFRDPDRDRDPDRBRDPBRDT%40RBRBTBPBR%40T%40T%40RBR%3FT%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARAR%3FTCTAPATATCRCRCRCRARETCRERCREREPEREREPGREPGPEPGPGPIRGPGNINGRINGNININKPILININKLILKNKLKLKJKLKLKJKJMJKLMJMHKHMJMHMHMHKHOFMHMFMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBODMDO%40MBQBM%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIMIKKMMKKKKKKMMIMMKIMKMKOIMKMKOIOIMIQIOIOIOGOISGOIOGQGSGQGQEQGQGQESGQESESCQESESCSESCUCSCSCSCSASAUCUAQAUAUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AFlHH1WAXhbZr_-G-g1hpI5zB4s=) Angola, IN ### What's nearby - Crooked Lake Channel - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles - Lake James - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles - Lake James Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles - Trine University - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles - Pokagon State Park - 17 min drive - 8.1 miles ### Getting around - Waterloo Station - 21 min drive - Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin located? > Situated in Angola, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Jimmerson Lake, Crooked Lake Channel and Steuben County Park. Lake James Golf Club and Lake James are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Cottage on Crooked Lake First Basin Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay! The owner was very responsive to my inquiries on VRBO. The views from the cabin were stunning and the lake was accessible for our kayaks with the dock. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay and providing us with a great and relaxing family weekend! ##### Heather B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Has potential. . . Cozy Lake cottage with 2 bedrooms & 1 bath. It has potential. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jesus 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Disliked: Communication Definitely worth the price considering we were there for work . The WiFi never worked and it was mentioned more than once . ##### Jesus Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Maui Coast Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kihei-Hotels-Maui-Coast-Hotel.h28645.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Price by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Price-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Price.h9253345.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Myrtle Beach - N Kings Hwy](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myrtle-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Myrtle-Beach-N-Kings-Hwy.h6849.Hotel-Information) > > [Baymont by Wyndham Mishawaka South Bend Area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Bend-Hotels-Baymont-By-Wyndham-Mishawaka-South-Bend-Area.h1976.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Pismo Lighthouse Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Luis-Obispo-Hotels-Pismo-Lighthouse-Suites.h10966.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Aspen Select](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Aspen-Select.h12245240.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Titusville-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Titusville-Space-Center.h44354265.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Key Largo by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Key-Largo.h7230.Hotel-Information) > > [Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montauk-Hotels-Gurneys-Montauk-Resort-Seawater-Spa.h7033726.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Marguerite Anaheim/Garden Grove, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Garden-Grove-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Garden-Grove-Anaheim-South.h917954.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Defiance-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Suites.h200743.Hotel-Information) > > [Anvil Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jackson-Hole-Hotels-Anvil-Hotel.h894210.Hotel-Information) > > [Yosemite View Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Portal-Hotels-Yosemite-View-Lodge.h576660.Hotel-Information) > > [Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Geneva-Hotels-Timber-Ridge-Lodge-And-Waterpark.h1043867.Hotel-Information) > > [Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oakhurst-Hotels-Yosemite-Southgate-Hotel-Suites.h3650.Hotel-Information) > > [Wuksachi Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sequoia-National-Park-Hotels-Wuksachi-Lodge.h893730.Hotel-Information) > > [Cartoon Network Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lancaster-Hotels-Cartoon-Network-Hotel.h50407269.Hotel-Information) > > [Bayshore Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Hotels-Bayshore-Resort.h34264.Hotel-Information) > > [Goulding's Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monument-Valley-Hotels-Gouldings-Lodge.h11899033.Hotel-Information) > > [Bar N Ranch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Yellowstone-Hotels-Bar-N-Ranch.h11548135.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Winchester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Winchester.h9600.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Santa Clara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Santa-Clara.h4313.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Crest Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/North-Falmouth-Hotels-Sea-Crest-Beach-Hotel.h25567.Hotel-Information) > > [The View Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kayenta-Hotels-The-View-Hotel.h59418009.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Balmoral Resort Florida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haines-City-Hotels-Balmoral-Resort-Florida.h19447044.Hotel-Information)