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Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy.

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A lakeside view with a dock, boats, and a house.
A stone staircase leading to a wooden deck with potted plants and a lounge chair.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, a dishwasher, and a view of a lake through the sliding glass door.
A two-story house with a balcony, a stone wall, and a dock leading to a boat.
A boat docked at a pier with a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
At the waterfront, this cottage features lake views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. It accommodates 8 guests across 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property includes 1 hot tub and offers activities such as skiing nearby, golf nearby, kayaking, and scuba diving. Nearby attractions include Nefarious Cellars and Tsillan Cellars.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Chelan
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chelan, WA
  • Place, Lake Chelan
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nefarious Cellars
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Slidewaters at Lake Chelan
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Queen Murphy bed in lower family room

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy.

Chelan County STRP #000027
NOTE - Max occupancy at any time based on Chelan County code is 8 people, regardless of age. Maximum of 4 vehicles.

Delightfully charming Lakefront home on Chelan's South Shore.

Carma Cottage is a two bedroom, two bath house that is absolutely the ideal family or small group getaway. The house is located on the water, with stunning 180 degree Chelan and mountain views. It has its own private dock with boat and jet ski lifts, a buoy, two decks, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, and more.

The queen master bedroom and a full bath are located on the main level. The downstairs bedroom has two queen beds and a 3/4 bathroom. There is also a additional queen bed in the cozy loft and queen Murphy bed downstairs, in all the house comfortably sleeps up to 8 people.

The home is equipped with an WIFI TV on the main level and HD TV located downstairs, wireless Bluetooth stereo, blue-ray DVD and wireless internet. There are variety of DVDs, games, books and magazines to enjoy.

The cottage is within walking distance of 5 wineries and is within 5 miles of downtown Chelan. There are boat and jet ski rentals just a short drive from the house.

While you stay at the charming Carma Cottage, your problem won't be finding something to do, but choosing *what* to do in short time you are here! Of course, you can choose to do nothing at all, but relax and bask in beauty of one of North America's most scenic lakes.

Weekly rental preferred July 4th - Sept 4th

* Policies
We ask our guests to sign a short term rental agreement for the duration of their stay
No Smoking
FIRM No Pet policy - severe family allergy
Must be at least 30 years old to book
Maximum occupancy is 8 - No extra guests allowed - any house rules that are broken will result in immediate cancellation with no refund

ATTENTION BOATERS - Due to changing lake levels in the spring, fall and winter the dock and boat lift may not be accessible.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children 2 and under are included in the headcount
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a firm No Pet policy due to family members with allergies. We ask our guests to sign a short term rental agreement for the duration of stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 000027
Property # 641985vb
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 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

Chelan

Located in Chelan, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Nefarious Cellars and Tsillan Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Chelan and Lake Chelan State Park. Slidewaters at Lake Chelan and Fromaggio Artisan Cheese Shoppe are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Chelan, WA

What's nearby

  • Lake Chelan - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nefarious Cellars - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tsillan Cellars - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Chelan State Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Slidewaters at Lake Chelan - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Wenatchee, WA (EAT-Pangborn Memorial) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeview Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mill Bay Casino - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Campbell's Bistro & Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Señor Frogs - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. ?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. on 12 Oct 2026 start from £947, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on South Shore with private dock + boat lift + buoy. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nefarious Cellars and Lake Chelan. Tsillan Cellars and Lakeside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was our 4th stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home, lovely view

We loved our stay in this great house on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2022
Thank you Aurora. We love to hear that families have a great time at our home. That's why we share it so other families can have fond memories of their time at the Lake,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on Lake Chelan

We spent a weekend with friends on the lake and we couldn't have been happier with the accommodations. Truly a wonderful house on the lake and we look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful historical place on the lake! We really liked it!

All our group liked it! We will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2020
Thank you! Glad you had a good time. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location on the lake is gorgeous and is perfect for boating on the lake and standup paddle boarding. We especially loved access to the private dock and the boat and jet ski lifts. The host is kind and responsive. I highly recommend this property and plan to return for future trips to Chelan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thank you, Miranda! We love to hear that you had a wonderful time. We strive to make our house as comfortable and relaxing as possible. We would welcome the opportunity to host you again soon. Take care and a have a wonderful fall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect slice of paradise

This home's location cannot be beat. In addition, it is well-stocked, totally clean and working with Janet has been a breeze. We will stay here again and again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
It makes us very happy when our guests have a great time and they truly enjoy the cottage. Looking forward to hosting your family again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home on lake!

We had a wonderful time in a lovely home! It was well equipped and very clean! 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

My wife and I came for our anniversary trip. The cottage was amazing and exactly what we were looking for. Having the boat lift and jet ski lift made the water access a breeze. Thank you so much for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and cottage!!

We stayed at the lakefront cottage with a group of friends for a wedding at Karma vineyard. The cottage was perfect, well maintained, well stocked and had everything we needed. Was close to town in a great location. We enjoyed sunbathing on the dock and jumping in the lake and we kayaked too! Would definitely stay here again if back in Chelan!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best

Our third year here and so magical. Love it! So relaxing and serene.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forever Friends getaway

Beautiful house directly on the water. Breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Perfect house for my 6 Friends and me.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved my first trip to Chelan

Carma Cottage was a perfect location and home for my first trip to Chelan. The cottage was just the right size for two couples and the location directly on the water was just what we had hoped for. Host was extremely responsive to all our questions/needs, the unit was very well stocked and very clean. Felt like home the minute we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

There’s no place like (this) home.

I knew before even seeing this house in person that it was going to be something special. The owner, Janet, was so helpful and patient with me. As expected, the house was beautiful and very comfortable. We will definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Carma Cottage is fantastic. Perfect location and just the right size. Love the dock and yard.

Perfect! See you next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2020
Thank you! Glad to hear that your family had a great time! Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was so clean and comfortable with great lake views

We had a great family vacation with our daughter, her husband and our two young granddaughters. Having our own dock with direct access to the lake was amazing. Janet was very nice and made sure everything went so smoothly. We would love to return for another stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
Thank you Katherine. We are happy to hear you had a great family vacation. Trips like that make wonderful family memories! Hope to have your family back again soon. Take care, Janet & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another amazing year on the lake!

Wonderful time even with the rainy weather! We had 3 beautiful days with warm sunny weather! We love Carma Cottage! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2022
Thank you Kirsten! Yes, some times Mother Nature can put a spin on our vacation plans. Glad to hear you all had a great time. Hope to have your family stay with us again soon. TC, Janet
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming!

Truly enjoyed our stay at this charming home on the lake. The owners have taken great care and put a lot of effort into all the details and amenities. Nice dock and water/beach access. Great upper deck to sit and take in the view. Would definitely return to this home.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We have tried to make our home as comfortable and inviting as possible. We would be honored if you consider our home for your future family vacations. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at this lakefront cottage

My husband and I stayed at Carma Cottage for our anniversary weekend. I highly recommend this lovely lakefront cottage. The house and property were delightful and impeccably clean. Janet was easy and great to work with. We had a fabulous trip to Lake Chelan and will definitely be coming back to rent this house again. Maybe next time we will bring the kids--there is plenty of space!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We love to hear when our guests have a lovely time in our home. We would be honored to have you and your family come and stay again. Kids have a wonderful time at Lake Chelan. It's where family memories are made!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous spot in Chelan!

This home is a gem in a great location with everything you need to have a perfect vacation. Well appointed, particularly the kitchen - everything you could ever need was there, including thoughtful touches like hot chocolate, coffee and spices - and exceptionally clean. Our group couldn't have been happier. Comfy beds and plenty of space with a fun loft. Close to town and great dock on the water for fun in the sun. Janet was an amazing host, incredibly responsive and so accommodating. Thank you for a great stay. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2020
It is wonderful to hear that your family and friends had a great time! It was a pleasure to have you as our guests and we would look forward to hosting you again soon. Take care, Janet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Carma Cottage on Lake Chelan at the end of May, beginning of June and the space worked perfectly for our group. One thing that really made us happy was the driveway and entry to the property. It’s long and level—hard to find around Chelan—and easily fit our boat trailer plus two cars. The house was very clean and well cared for. The owner was also great to work with—very responsive to our questions and checked in at all the right times without being intrusive.The dock and lift were perfect for our small fishing boat...super easy setup, and we were able to get out on the water whenever we wanted. After long days outside, the comfortable beds were a big plus—everyone slept well.We ended up spending a lot of time on the balcony and patios. There’s plenty of shade, which was great during the warmer parts of the day, and the lake views are just fantastic.This trip was a family gathering for us, and the cottage was honestly a big part of why it was such a success. We made a lot of great memories here and are already talking about coming back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house right on the water which gave for some good views and made water activities so much more accessible! Kids also enjoyed spending time in the loft in the house. House was very clean and host was communicative and responsive. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away

Such an amazing way to end the summer. Great location and great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage made for memory making

Great time at lake Chelan. If you like wineries there are plenty to choose from. We loved Karma Winery just across the street. Janet is wonderful and very responsive. Home is well stocked. Good value for the nightly rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chelan Getaway

Great house, location, and owner. Sorry we couldn't stay longer
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

The property was very pretty and extremely comfortable. Have already booked for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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