Title: Perfect Lake House Getaway 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 # Perfect Lake House Getaway ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66471100/66471042/929164c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66471100/66471042/b11f9ba7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66471100/66471042/cadf5fc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66471100/66471042/93f6aaf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66480000/66471100/66471042/b001b801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away on a quiet street, Donnell Lake House offers serene views of the lake across the street. Unwind with swimming access to Donnell Lake, enjoy a bonfire by the pit, or try your hand at foosball and ping-pong. The house is newly updated with fresh paint and flooring throughout. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Perfect Lake House Getaway Tucked away on a quiet street sits our beautiful lake house with views of Donnell Lake from across the street. Our house has been completely updated! Every room is freshly painted with new flooring throughout. Our property features swimming access to Donnell Lake (down the road), a new Weber Grill, pool table,ping pong top, foosball table and a bonfire pit. 2 hr drive from Chicago. Down the street from Dr. Lawless Dark Sky Park, Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, 45 min to Notre Dame Stadium, 9 min. To Diamond Lake Golf Course, 12 min. To downtown Cassopolis Stone Lake and beach, or go ice fishing on Donnell Lake! ! Horse-back riding nearby and 20 min from Four Winds Dowagiac! The master bedroom offers a King bed, closet space, an 8 drawer dresser, and French doors leading to a sunroom that has a cozy day bed (full-size mattress). The second bedroom offers a Queen bed with a walk in closet and storage drawers on the side of the platform bed. The sofa in the living room opens to a Queen pull out. The basement has brand new bunk beds with a pull-out trundle and an additional Queen air mattress is available. The house is handicap accessible with two low profiles steps onto the deck and a walk in shower on the main floor. Lake access is available down the road so bring your lake toys! Outside is a large fire pit with chairs, outdoor patio furniture, and bags set (corn hole). There are additional board games, blankets and pillows in the basement armoire. The basement also features a bar, a pool table, ping pong table top, and foosball table for fun indoor games! Lastly we have new top loading GE washer and dryer. Enjoy! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Table tennis ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 ### Rules All guests are responsible for any damage to the property. Before guests arrive the property is checked and checked again after they leave. Primary guest MUST be 25 years or older. If found not to be of age, or if parties are thrown, guests will be asked to leave property without refund. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Perfect Lake House Getaway Perfect House Getaway Vandalia Perfect Lake House Getaway Vandalia Perfect Lake House Getaway Private vacation home Perfect Lake House Getaway Private vacation home Vandalia ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.914722,-85.8966&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cjz%7EFvtgkO%3FU%3FU%40Q%3FU%40U%40S%3FUBS%40U%40S%40SBUBSBUBSBQBUBSDSDSBSDSDQDSDSFQDQFSFQDQHQFSFOFQHQFOHQFOHOHQJMHQHMHOJMHOJMJMJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLKLILGLKLGLILGLGNGLGLGLGNENELELENCNCLENCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLFLHLHLHLHJFLJLJLHJJLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLHLJNHLJNHLHPHLHPHNHPFNHNHPFPFNFRFPFPFPDRFPDPFRDRDPBRDRDRBRDTBRBPBRBTBR%40T%40RBR%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FRATARATARCRATATCRCRCRCRCRETCRERERCPEREPGRERGPERGPGPGPGPGPGPINIPGNINIPININININKLINKNILKJKNKLKJKLMJKLKJMHKJMJMJMHKHMHMHMHMHMDOHMFMFMDOFMDODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMCOAOCOEMCOCOEMEMEOEOEMGMEMGOGMIMEMIMIMIMGMKMIKKMKMKKIMKKMKKKMKKKMKOKKKMIOKOIMIOIOKOIOIQGMIQGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGQGSEQGSESEQESEQCSESESCSCUCSCSCSCSCUASAUASCS%3FUAUAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o8MNFfgdnxIUnxI0SgWPcRKI_S8=) Vandalia, MI #### What's nearby - Donnell Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles - Paradise Lake - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles - Diamond Lake - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles - Stone Lake - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles - Swiss Valley Ski Area - 19 min drive - 7.7 miles #### Getting around - Dowagiac Station - 24 min drive - South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Twirl - ‬10 min drive - ‪Green Holding Tavern - ‬10 min drive - ‪George's Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Perfect Lake House Getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Perfect Lake House Getaway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Perfect Lake House Getaway? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Perfect Lake House Getaway located? > This family-friendly Vandalia holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Donnell Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Paradise Lake and Diamond Lake. Curtis Lake and Stone Lake Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Perfect Lake House Getaway Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea A. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Nice place. Plenty of room for all of us, nice lot. ##### Andrea A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie T. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house on Donnell Lake The house was very clean and well maintained with all towels and cooking supplies that you would need. We would happily choose to stay here again. ##### Stephanie T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee O. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lake house Nice relaxing home across from the lake. Very clean and nicely furnished. Our family enjoyed our visit! ##### Aimee O. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donnell Lake Spacious clean home. All in our party enjoyed their stay. ##### Kathy S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine H. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great Family Weekend Had a lovely stay at this property! Beautifully appointed, comfortable home with everything a family could need. Kids had a great time in the large yard with the provided games/toys. ##### Kristine H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea S. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Long Weekend! We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home over Labor Day weekend! The kids had a great time playing in the lake and so did the adults. Location was easy and convenient to go into town for items each day. Overall we enjoyed our time here and would return! ##### Andrea S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 15 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! We came here to celebrate the 4th of July with family on another lake close by. The house was clean, laid out well, and lots to do for young families! ##### Laura S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn H. 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay This property was amazing. The hosts were very helpful and we had everything we needed. Will be coming back! ##### Dawn H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lukas L. 9 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty house by the lake Jenni was the perfect host, super friendly, inviting and supportive. The cabin is newly renovated, sits quiet on a nice lot of land. Trees spend enough shade so you can observe rabbits & chipmunks throughout the day. We truly enjoyed our stay here. ##### Lukas L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia M. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice and spacious! The basement was awesome for teen kids. We had some rainy weather so they were able to keep busy with the ping pong and games. The firepit was nice but only two chairs so bring camping chairs. Host was very friendly, and easy to get a hold of. Plenty of towels, blankets etc. ##### Alicia M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl M., Knoxville, TN, USA 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved our time in this beautiful lake home! What a beautiful home, updated with plenty of space and in a great location to our family!! Our host, Jenni, was so easy to work with and very responsive to our needs. We will definitely be back in the future! Plenty of space for relaxing and room to spread out! We loved the game room space for our family!!! ##### Cheryl M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen H. 20 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for weekend getaway If anything, the property exceeded our expectations in terms of space, furnishings, privacy, and comfort. Three couples and our teenage son found the cottage supremely comfortable for a Notre Dame football weekend. (As listed, it is a 45 minute drive to campus ). We wish we had more time to take advantage of relaxing and enjoying the pool/ping-pong table. Jenni was very responsive at all times. ##### Stephen H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly O. 19 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend getaway Jenni was excellent! She was easy to reach, responsive, and very accommodating! Great experience. The home was clean and lovely. ##### Kelly O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greta B. 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house We had a great stay. The house was nice and clean. There were plenty of dishes and towels and our kids loved the games downstairs, fire pit and lake. The only downside is that there were not many takeout options. We would definitely stay again. ##### Greta B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim W. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion weekend We booked this property for the second straight year to attend a family reunion in the area. The home was immaculate and the owner could not of been more helpful or accommodating. Donnell Lake is spring fed and beautiful. The pier with water access is a short walk down the road, easily accessible. The activities in the area are too numerous to list here but there is something for everyone. Thanks to the hosts for a great place to stay! ##### Jim W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasia S. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway Perfect getaway. Adults loved the basement once the kids went to sleep upstairs. ##### Anastasia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DANIELLE W. 22 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property! There was a large group for a family wedding that needed sleeping and a full kitchen. This property was excellent for our needs. The host was amazing, very nice and responded quickly. We would definitely stay again! ##### DANIELLE W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nichole M. 3 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home, exactly as listed! Lots of space, furnished beautifully. The home has a great access to the lake. The host was a quick communicator and the downstairs was excellent for the kids to play while we hung out upstairs. ##### Nichole M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassi W. 20 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience! This house was a perfect weekend place for a group of my friends. We went skiing for the weekend at Swiss Valley. It was a great location, very clean, well taken care of, and had plenty of space/activities to do within the house. The host were very organized and friendly! ##### Cassi W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet I. 3 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Something for everyone My family and I enjoyed our stay. The property was very clean and the host Jenni was so accommodating. I cannot wait to visit again! The pictures do not do the property justice especially the lower game room area. ##### Janet I. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve N. 30 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great. We loved it. ##### Steve N. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. 29 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving weekend The house is very cute and spacious; they provide a lot of little comforts like tons of extra blankets, games etc. we would definitely recommend this home as we plan on booking again in the summer! ##### Christine M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vianey M. 8 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing customer service! Property manager was very kind and understanding! House was very clean and beautiful! The neighborhood is beautiful! ##### Vianey M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Friendly Getaway Great vacation home for our family. The house was extremely clean and setup well for babies and young children. The house has been recently updated and looked great! Easy access in and out of the water. We look forward to a future stay! ##### Jessica S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel W. 24 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than pictures As soon as we walked in we were so excited with the cleanliness and layout of this home!! Gorgeous open floor plan, very clean smell, and absolutely spotless. A lot of amenities that were not expected but so very useful! Absolutely will be returning thank you so much Jenni! ##### Rachel W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021