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See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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Cassopolis, MI
  • Place, Diamond Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5

3 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1/2 half bath

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Shower only

Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom #3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bedroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime.

Rent this delightfully clean Lake Front Home and updated Carriage House. Diamond Lake is a popular recreational lake. The entire shoreline of the lake and Diamond Island are lined with cottages and homes. A 1,020 acres and up to 64' deep lake in Cassopolis, MI. Just 2 hours from Chicago and 30 minutes from Notre Dame. Location is on Kamp Kozy, one of the most popular shore lines on the lake. Known for its views of the Island and great swimming. The large dock in front is great gathering spot for water sports or enjoy the fire pit after the sun goes down.
"Living on or near water is like a vacation every day: Your stresses tend to float away and your thoughts tend to get more expansive." Here's to more of that, every day.
Please note " The Carriage House is only included for the months of June, July and August". Please note the Main House sleeps 6 and the Carriage House sleeps 5.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 1953097vb
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

About the area

Cassopolis

Located in Cassopolis, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Park Shore Golf Course and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. With jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cassopolis, MI

What's nearby

  • Diamond Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 29 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 35 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 37 min drive - 66.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 48 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 20 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Porky's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Twirl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sherry Lee's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is See the Diamonds Sparkle on the Lake. Enjoy your family memories for a lifetime. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Diamond Lake and Park Shore Golf Course. Stone Lake and Log Cabin Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jay was super easy to work with and available for all my questions! We only used the main part of the house but it is on a beautiful lake, sandy bottom (we didn’t swim as it was too chilly in April).Everything we needed was there. Comfortable bed, Bonus that we could bring our dog!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful property with a great view of the lake. Very relaxing and restful. Property was clean and well cared for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! Everything we could ask for. Clean and roomy for our big family. Right on the lake, we had a blast. Will def stay here again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Thanks Jennifer, It was wonderful working with you. Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! Lots of wonderful memories on Diamond Lake! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2025
Thank you Kerrie, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. The lake is fun for everyone. Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful! It’s very large and roomy and clean and stocked with everything. The beds are comfortable, the quality of the towels, linens etc were excellent. The location is great and waking up every morning with a view of the lake is priceless. I spent thanksgiving weekend there and will be booking another week this summer. Jay, the owner was a delight to work with and was always available if needed. There is a very detailed welcoming book which is helpful as well. I highly recommend this home ! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lakehouse

Fantastic property on a great part of the lake. Could not have enjoyed the week more. Ownerships was very attentive. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a little confusion in my part with the Pet Friendly inclusion. I read something that said only 20 lbs. however after a quick call to Jay he clarified and was accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lakeside vacation spot

Lovely lakeside vacation spot - easy access to lake and dock. Super nice for boating and water activities. Space worked well for kids; we had fun visiting an orchard in the area and spent lots of good time on the dock and playing in the shallows. Both kitchen and laundry features worked really well for our families.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vace '24

Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thanks Tim. Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great visit!

House was super comfortable for three adults--master bedroom was great, & 2nd & 3rd bedrooms were really nice sized instead of tiny, small rooms. Meeting location was central from Indiana, Wisconsin & Maryland. House was stocked, and being on the lake was fantastic. Host was excellent with communication!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Hi Tracy, So glad you enjoyed your stay a Diamond Lake. All Mt Best, Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and space!

There were 8 people in our party (4 adults, and 4 kids - 7,10,11,13) and this was the perfect spot! Plenty of room for everyone and cozy accommodations. We enjoyed the location right on the lake, it’s a beautiful view! We had coffee/breakfast overlooking the lake in the mornings and relaxed at the firepit in the evenings. Although we dined out for the most part, kitchen is very well stocked and it was easy to have several meals at the house as well. We would love to stay here again and would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thanks Stacie, Glad everything worked out for you and your party. You were wonderful to work with. Hope to work with you again. All My Best, Jay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving at the lake house

My family traveled East and my sister’s family traveled West and we met in the middle to celebrate Thanksgiving and be together. We were so happy to have such a nice comfortable place to stay in Diamond Lake, Michigan. Host was very easy to work with and the house was cute and comfortable. Just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond Lake Getaway

Our family rented both the main house and the coach house for our extended family. The homeowner was very accessible regarding our questions. Our family enjoyed having morning coffee on the porch, the large dock for our sailboats, and the firepit adjacent to the lake. The house is located close to town, so acquiring groceries was convenient. We would recommend this property and love the sizable lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway!

Had a wonderful week at the house and fantastic fall weather. The house was very warm and charming and loved the view of the lake during the day! We have friends in the area and had a few dinners at the house with family and friends and everyone said how comfortable the house was! We have stayed at other houses in the area thru VRBO and this was the most enjoyable to date! Access to the owners was a text or call away! Truth be told a couple of little issues but for the most part, we would definitely go back!!!! P.S.: The beds were fantastic!!!! Thank you for a wonderful stay and sharing your beautiful lake cottage!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip & Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet spot on the lake

The property owner's communication was probably the best of any former place I have rented through Vrbo. The house was very clean. The owner checked in with me multiple times to ensure everything was going well. The room facing the lake has a perfect view. The bed that was in the main bedroom on the first floor was very comfortable, I slept better there for the week than I had in my own bed for the last month. Everything was available that I needed for the week (cooking ware, cleaning products, bathroom and bed supplies, etc...). I would highly recommend if you are looking for a quiet neighborhood on a lake with a decent amount of lake frontage.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We found a diamond at Diamond Lake

The most relaxing and comfortable house on Diamond Lake. All the beds were soft and comfortable just like the feel throughout the whole house. Spacious rooms with lots of light and seating for our large family. Everything you could need or ask for was provided, including the best view on the lake to watch the sunrise and people go by. Martha and Jay are incredible hosts and made us feel right at home, along with their fantastic street of neighbors. We have a family of seven and it's rare to leave a two week vacation ( our house was being renovated) and feel like we can still be around each other. But the house and things to do kept us so busy and spread out, that we all really were able to relax. We will book this house again for sure! I am wanting to stay there I. The fall to see the sunrise over the changing leaves in the fall. As soon as you walk into the house you feel all the laughter and love that Jay, Martha, and their family have shared there over the years. It's like an old friend. Comfortable, relaxing, and easy to be around.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Ty so much for sharing! I too have stayed and find it most enjoyable!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shell K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Diamond is Rough

Property was clean & safe . I communicated with the owner prior that I was in between selling my $750k home and moving to a short term rental while I build over a year . The home has small yard on a beautiful lake and street . Its in need of updating . The owner has continued to harass me since leaving accusing me of allowing my dogs to potty inside / around and outside when they were 9 week old puppy and I used pee pads Goose poop was everywhere The dining room table wobbles like a ball I live in the area and this man has text me non stop harrassing me. I was sick 14 of the 17 days I stayed and believe it was because cats were in the home. The day I left I was still very sick left dishes in the sink and the old vase was knocked over so I did break that it was by the fire place. Again I was very sick and explained this but he continued to send me nasty text It really left a bad taste in my mouth as he has non stop text me about inaccurate accusations even when I ask for pics he never provided them. The homes floors were clean and beds were stripped as requested. I stocked the home with supplies we used.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
This Renter told me her dogs were potty trained. This was obviously not the case according to our cleaning crew that cleaned after she left. There have never been any cats in the home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jay and his family were awesome hosts. The house was in great condition, he was friendly and we were right on the water. Thank you for your generous hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Lake Cottage

This is the most picturesque lake cottages you will find. The views of Diamond Lake from your well appointed lake cottage are breathtaking! Our family enjoyed everything about this get-away including the spacious kitchen, bright dining and sun rooms overlooking the lake, great living space, three awesome bedrooms with comfy beds and nice bathrooms. You will have plenty of room for your family here, and when you step into the cottage you will instantly see the attention to detail with the lake decor throughout just immediately getting you into relaxation mode! Jay is awesome to work with and extremely responsive. You can’t go wrong renting this amazing lake cottage and enjoying all that lake living has to offer!
Stayed 51 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

This was a great house on a beautiful beach with lots of room.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house on a beautiful lake

Loved the house, the lake, the fire pit and the sun porch. The owner was super nice. Will book this house again
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Andriece P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

We enjoyed our stay although we didn’t feel that for having to pay a cleaning fee it was as clean as it could have been. The coffee pot had a filter that had mold in it, there was food in the microwave and the dishes needed to be washed before using. This was our first time using VRBO and we didn’t really know what to expect.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

12 days of fun

The lakefront house was well equipped with most of the utensils needed for a vacation stay. If i could make two suggestions - it would be for the coach house (which was included in the rental). The main bedroom has a king sized box spring - but two twins mattresses on top - not exactly a king bed. Also that were transoms that do not have any window covering in the bedrooms - this made for early mornings.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Martha Thieman O'Neil

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I live in Westfield, IN with my husband of 45 years. We have 3 grown boys who are all married to 3 beautiful wives and 9 grandchildren. My family has been on the lake for over 100 years.

Why they chose this property

Best location on the lake. The water is knee high as you walk into the lake from the dock. Nice sandy bottom. Great for small children.

What makes this property unique

The Lake is beautiful!

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