Dayton Lake Cottages in Southwest Michigan 90 min from Chgo Close to New Buffalo

Enjoy a memorable vacation at our cottage on Dayton Lake in Galien, MI, only a 90 minute drive from Chicago. The cottage is a fully furnished lakefront home on 2.5 acres. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an open living/dining/kitchen area, a large furnished 2nd floor loft, and a finished basement with a walk out patio, protected from the rain and elements. The cottage sleeps a total of 12 people.
It is fully furnished with a country-rustic decor throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped with a microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, Keurig, utensils, etc., and has a solid wood dining table for 10.
New in 2025--You have the option to prepare a home cooked meal for the whole family with PFAS-free cookware and utensils!
The counter seats 5. There is a large sofa and a wood-burning fireplace in the living room as well as a large TV. There's a TV in the family room loft for your video games (bring your own system) and DVDs, and a family room with Smart TV in the basement. The personal touches in décor along with the themed bedrooms give you the feeling of being in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy beautiful lake views from the basement, living/kitchen area as well as the loft.
House details: The kitchen and living room have sliding glass doors leading to a huge deck for hangouts and watching the kids play out on the over 100 ft. sand beach. There is a propane and charcoal grill for your use along with patio furniture and lawn chairs. A large gravel driveway leads to the house with room for parking.
There is only one security camera on the property facing the parking area. It's used to monitor garbage pickup, propane fills, and trespassing when we are not there, and equipped for insurance.
The max number of guests is limited to 12 persons on the property at any time and to those listed on the rental agreement. This is something we strictly enforce, due to respect for our neighbors, permits and insurance, and septic restrictions.
**A signed rental agreement is needed to complete the booking**

No matter the season, there is always something to do.
Things to do---Summer: There are usually festivals and fairs happening in and around the area. In the Summer enjoy swimming and sunning on the approximately 100' sandy beach. There are boats for your use for fishing or exploring the lake. The large grassy areas near the house can be used to throw a Frisbee or ball around, play volleyball on our commercial net, or to play lawn games on. Visit some nearby farmer's markets for the freshest fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and fresh baked pies and breads. Try the local wines and beer at the many nearby wineries and breweries in the area or take the kids to the nearby Pottawatame Zoo, go horseback riding, or to the nearby Mishawaka, IN( and civilization) for some shopping and dining. New Buffallo Four Winds Casino & Resort nearby.

Things to do---Fall and Winter: In the Fall, go apple and pumpkin picking with the kids or for a hayride. Take in a Notre Dame game in South Bend, IN, only a 21 minute drive, door to stadium. Niles Haunted House Scream Park---A great deal $ compared to Chicago Prices.
Wineries: Tabor Hill, Roundbarn, Dablon, Gravity, Free Run, etc.
Contact one of the many transportation bus services available to pick you up and drop off at the house to take you for a winery tour.
Breweries: Beer Church, Ghost Isle, Lehman, Greenbush, etc.
Journeyman Distillery has great food and atmosphere and offer tours!

Winter offers the opportunity to go ice-fishing, ice-skating, and sledding on the lake (when lake is safely frozen) and snow-mobiling on the abundant trails in the area. There are nearby sledding hills and 2 ski resorts 45 min to an hour away. There are many tree farms also to chop down your very own X-mas tree to take home. Come back and enjoy some hot chocolate or totties by the fire with your family as you watch the snow falling through the 2 large patio doors.

New Buffallo Four Winds Casino & Resort Now Open