Title: Lakefront retreat with kayaks Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92544034&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakefront retreat with kayaks ## Photo gallery for Lakefront retreat with kayaks ![Property grounds - Lakefront retreat with kayaks (Decatur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92544100/92544034/eb150c68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Lakefront retreat with kayaks (Decatur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92544100/92544034/4341d1db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, computer monitors - Lakefront retreat with kayaks (Decatur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92544100/92544034/c6987ee0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lakefront retreat with kayaks (Decatur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92544100/92544034/a4547fd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lakefront retreat with kayaks (Decatur)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92550000/92544100/92544034/df3afe37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene lakefront retreat at this Decatur home on Lake of the Woods, perfect for families. Enjoy lake views from the private dock, toast marshmallows by the fire pit in the spacious yard or paddle around with provided kayaks. Inside, unwind in one of three updated bedrooms or gather together in an open layout living area with well-equipped kitchen and dining space. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lakefront retreat with kayaks Lakefront 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom house in Decatur on popular all-sport Lake of the Woods. Perfect for 1 or 2 families who want to get away and enjoy lake life. This home is located on a quiet cove with lake views and direct access to the water. There is a large yard on the lakefront with a fire pit, great for toasting marshmallows. A private dock provides access for fishing and boating. Kayaks are provided for your use, or you can bring your own boat and take full advantage of the 289 acre all-sport lake. The public boat launch is conveniently located just down the street, and there is ample room in the driveway to leave your trailer during your stay. Inside, the house has been recently updated and provides 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king bed and a private bathroom. The large bunkroom is perfect for kids, giving them their own space to play or watch movies when they need a break from the sun and outdoor activities. The third bedroom has a queen bed and a desk with monitors and a USB-C docking station. The rest of the house has an open layout with a well-equipped kitchen and a dining area that opens into a spacious family room with views of the yard and lake. \*Dock, kayaks, and grill are available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102480000/102473000/102472963/543e9f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vintage Romance Finds Cozy Charm at Depot Cottage Dowagiac - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews £207 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 17 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=102472963&PinnedHotelID=102472963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123090000/123083900/123083842/36a7e6d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Countryside Retreat Near Michigan Wine Trail With Hot Tub Lawrence - Air-conditioning - Laundry room [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=123083842&PinnedHotelID=123083842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107410000/107403900/107403815/w720h956x0y0-297c6495.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage Dowagiac - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 10 reviews £208 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=107403815&PinnedHotelID=107403815&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92480000/92474900/92474811/f4edf653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 BR Lakefront house, sandy bottom on Lake Dewey in the Sister Lakes Dowagiac - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=92474811&PinnedHotelID=92474811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105800000/105791900/105791814/7c315a35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magician Lake Retreat! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ## About the area Located in Decatur, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sora Meadows and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary, while Van Buren Historical Society Museum and Dowagiac Area History Museum are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Decatur travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Decatur.dx553248634983539448) [View more Cottages in Decatur](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Decatur-Cottages.d553248634983539448-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.11512%2C-86.00532&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RvrxGhP_5ZSVRPRBtPpUBo6aYJ4=) Decatur, MI ### What's nearby - ![Western Michigan University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092403/343cc7e2-35c3-4d62-af7a-71ea0dc3039a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Western Michigan University 37 min drive \- 37.4 miles - ![Great place to get photos. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakefront retreat with kayaks Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff E. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific place to stay! Very clean and surprisingly spacious house. We loved the kayaks, and nearby restaurants. The lake is beautiful, and really fairly quiet. We'd stay again for sure!! ##### Jeff E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joellen D. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake day The lake house is beautiful and very comfortable. We had a wonderful stay. ##### Joellen D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete D. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Just a weekend getaway, the lake was nice, had fun kayaking and fishing. The rental was very clean, well appointed, and the host was excellent. Would recommend this rental. ##### Pete D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheldyn W. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best time! We enjoyed our long weekend over the 4th of July! The fireworks over the lake were a bonus. The house was so clean, and perfect for two families with littles. Would definitely recommend! ##### Sheldyn W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maia C. 10 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy lakeside house We had a very nice stay with friends in this comfortable house. Everything was extremely clean and in great shape and the house is well stocked with everything you need. We all enjoyed the kayaks and this quiet part of the lake. Our kids enjoyed the nearby floating dock with a slide. Communication with the owner was easy and helpful. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Maia C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki W. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay We enjoyed the serenity of being at the end of a no wake lake paired with the festival we just happened upon in Paw Paw on the weekend. Our host thought of EVERYTHING we could possibly need. If it was in a drawer there was a purpose for it. Everyone had their own space to relax and beautiful areas inside and outside the home to come together. Thank you! ##### Vicki W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wally P. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend at the Lake We had a wonderful time at this property. The house was clean and you could tell that the owner took good care of it. Between all of the little notes and even the small things like labeling the light switches this should be an example of how a rental experience should be. The house sits in the no wake portion of the lake, and there was a pontoon party a few houses down. If water sports are your thing the bigger portion of the lake has plenty of room for activities, but the wakes can be a little rough to paddle though. the 4 Kayaks provided allowed the whole family to paddle and enjoy the water. We didn't fish, but saw many people with lines in the water and cheering when they caught something. The town on the other side had jus about everything one could need and is only a 6 min drive away! Our time here was great and having stayed here has raised the bar for what a rental should be. Thank you for sharing your home with us! ##### Wally P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Get Away Our group had a wonderful stay. The house was perfect for two families with young kids. Plenty of space, clean and loaded with things for kids to do! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alissa R., Chelsea 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Retreat We had a wonderful visit over the 4th of July. The house is so clean and was well equipped. We enjoyed being at the quiet end of the lake and took full advantage of the kayaks. The owner was amazing and responsive. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing escape, we were even treated to a gorgeous fireworks show over the lake! ##### Alissa R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maritza R. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Ramirez & Renteria Household This is a beautiful, and cozy home. If you’re looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway in the country with a beautiful view of the lake then this is the place for you! We had no issues throughout our stay. The owner, Kara, was very sweet and welcoming! The house is welcoming to all ages but perfect if you have little ones. We hope to come back one day and enjoy this beauty once again! ##### Maritza R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ---