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Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a lakeside deck with outdoor seating.
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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table and blue chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with four beds, each with a colorful striped bedspread. There is a ceiling fan, a window, and a light fixture.
A wooden deck with benches and a fire pit overlooking a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lake Odessa, MI
  • Place, Tupper Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ionia State Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Centennial Acres Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown

Welcome to your perfect Michigan lakefront getaway—a beautifully appointed cottage on Lake Odessa where you can walk to the beach, restaurants, and charming downtown. Park your car, unwind, and enjoy everything from relaxing lakeside mornings to fun-filled days on the water.

Guests consistently say it best: “This place checks every box.”

✔ Lakefront with private dock
✔ Hot tub (open year-round)
✔ Kayaks, paddleboards & paddle boat
✔ Fire pit + indoor fireplace
✔ Fast Wi-Fi (450+ Mbps)
✔ Fully stocked kitchen & laundry
✔ Easy self check-in + free parking

Prime Walkable Location

One of the most convenient lakefront locations in West Michigan:

Steps to the public sandy beach (swim area + volleyball)

Walk to local favorites like Buddy’s Restaurant and Dairy Queen

1 Block to a 7-acre park with playground & pavilion

Stroll into historic downtown Lake Odessa (shops, antiques, dining, and a must-visit donut bakery)

1 mile to pickleball courts & additional park space

Centrally located:

30 min to Grand Rapids

40 min to Lansing

~2 hrs from Detroit

~3 hrs from Chicago

Lake Life at Its Best

Enjoy direct access to a 430-acre all-sports lake:

Private dock (now – Oct 1) for swimming, fishing & boating

Water depth: ~2 ft at entry, ~3 ft at end of 50’ dock, gradually deeper

Included:

2 kayaks

2 paddleboards

4-person paddle boat

Pontoon rentals available (seasonal, 3rd party)

Outdoor Living Highlights

Spacious lakefront patio with pergola & string lights

Deck overlooking the water—perfect for sunsets

Fire pit right by the lake

Large propane grill (extra tank included)

Private hot tub (open 365 days) with fresh water for every guest

Comfort, Space & Amenities

Designed for comfort, connection, and convenience:

Step-free access (ground level, no stairs front to back)

High-end mattresses for restful sleep

Large custom dining table (seats 10)

Fully stocked kitchen + coffee/tea/hot cocoa bar

Laundry room with supplies provided

Towels, linens, and toiletries included

Game closet with board games, cards & outdoor gear

Detailed local guidebook for exploring nearby attractions

Easy Parking & Access

Free street parking (April–October) right in front

Free lot parking (November–March) just 30 seconds away

Locally Owned & Professionally Managed

Unlike many rentals, your hosts live just a block away—no third-party management. Since 2019, we’ve refined every detail to deliver exceptional guest experiences. If anything comes up, we’re nearby and ready to help.

Why Guests Book Again

Walkable location. True lakefront. Thoughtful amenities. Responsive hosts.
Everything you need for a stress-free, memory-filled Michigan getaway.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be closely supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome well behaved dogs! Please ask r/t cats.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We allow smoking outside, but never inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1474108vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lake Odessa

Located in Lake Odessa, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. Ionia State Recreation Area and Hastings Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tyden Park and Campau Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Lake Odessa, MI

What's nearby

  • Tupper Lake - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ionia State Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Centennial Acres Golf Course - 14 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Middle Lake - 15 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Hastings Country Club - 20 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's on the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terry's Woodbury Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Meyer's Hometown Bakery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown located?

Located in Lake Odessa, this beachfront cabin is in the city centre, 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Ionia State Recreation Area, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hastings Country Club and Tyden Park. Campau Lake and Ionia Theatre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jason Kopen

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Your hosts Jason and Carmen are the proud parents of Winnie, a fun loving 8 year old that enjoys exploring all that Lake Odessa has to offer. We used to live on Tupper Lake (30 years ago) nearby, but now live right in town Lake Odessa, to better take advantage of the great location and activities. We take great pride in offering a fantastic lakefront getaway during all times of the year, and love being able to do that just down the street from our family home. This allows us to take excellent care of the Beach Cottage and the guests, and do so more conveniently.
We enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, and having lived in Colorado for 2 decades, we especially love all the lake activities available here. From boating to lakeside campfires and hot tubs, to the beach and bicycling, there is just so much to do!
When not hosting or maintaining the Beach Cottage, Jason runs Lake Odessa Handyman, a local service company that does, well, handyman work. Jason replaced the entire Cottage roof with the current metal roof, and has done many of the other upgrades you see in the Cottage, including exposing and then polishing the concrete floor in the kitchen on his hands and knees.

Why they chose this property

I had always loved that week in Lake Odessa as a child. That time during the summer that we would look forward to for months. We would plan for weeks, and pack for days. It was less than a half an hour drive to Lake O, but it felt like another world to me there. Time slowed down, and everyone seemed to be all about summer fun. My special request every year was to be there when the fair was in town. We could ride our bikes from The Cottage to the fairgrounds, and stop by the gas station on the way for candy and soda.
A trip to the ice cream shop, a quick stop downtown at the dime store, and swimming in the lake were all fun, but the fishing... the fishing was the best part!
And then the evening campfire with stories about the day, plans for the next, and flaming marshmallows on sticks. The smell of bug spray and suntan lotion, and then the kids up to the loft and the parents downstairs to sleep with the windows open and the sound of the crickets, while seeing flashing lightning bugs out the window as you drifted off to sleep.
And Lake Odessa today is pretty much the same experience. Only what I didn't know as a child, is that spring, winter, and fall offer awesome fun as well! Whether it be pickleball, bicycling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, or skiing, there are numerous options for enjoying the outdoors year round. And when venturing out is just not your thing, taking a dip in the lakeside hot tub, or stepping next door for a dinner and perhaps bowling offer entertainment without going too far.

What makes this property unique

Originally built in 1948, this property used to be part of a church campground, and was a small cabin at the time. It was traded to the previous owner's family in exchange for paying off a debt for the church. That family owned it and added on to it for the next 70 years or so, until we purchased it from them in 2018. We have been consistently upgrading the property ever since.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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