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Waterfront Cottage on Lake Manitou - Sleeps 10

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Outdoor dining
View from deck. Looking south.
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Private Pier
Main Floor Living Room Area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rochester, IN
  • Place, Lake Manitou
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Maxinkuckee
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Barbee Lake
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage on Lake Manitou - Sleeps 10

Get ready to relax in this quaint 3 bedroom/2 bath lakefront cottage on Lake Manitou! This unique A-Frame style cottage has everything you need to enjoy some time away from city life. Lake Manitou is an all-sport lake with fishing, boating, kayaking…whatever your heart desires! Private pier available (during lake season) for fishing or docking your own boat (must rent a temporary lift to dock a boat).

Enjoy the stunning views of the lake from the large, open deck or hangout in the fully-fenced lakeside yard (approx. 100 ft of lake frontage).

Comfortably sleeps 10 guests (6 adults/2 children; or 10 adults). Main level offers kitchen, full bath, laundry facility, open concept living dining area with fantastic views of the lake; main bedroom with a king bed and dresser for storage. Upper level offers a bedroom (queen bed) with dresser and loft area/closet. Lower level has additional living room space with tv, bedroom (2 full/twin bunks) and a full bath.

Local attractions in town include golfing (Round Barn Golf Club and Elks Golf Course), walking/biking on the Nickel Plate Trail, enjoying nature in the Judy Burton Nature Preserve, antique shopping/boutique/gift shops and a variety of family-owned restaurants. Grocery store conveniently located less than a 1/2 mile away.

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About the area

Rochester

Located in Rochester, this holiday home is on a lake. Round Barn Golf Club and Rochester Elks Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Judy Burton Nature Preserve and Lakeside Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Rochester, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Manitou - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Maxinkuckee - 29 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Tippecanoe River State Park - 40 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Swan Lake Resort - 46 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Big Barbee Lake - 54 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend with family on the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Nice place to stay with great view.

In town for our son’s wedding. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Great Place

The place was perfect for us to get away for a week. The lake was relaxing especially watching the wild life come and go!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Booked this as a last minute get away a couple of hours from our home. Main things were the pet friendly so we could bring our dog and a place for my husband to fish. The weather did not cooperate which is no fault of the owner. But once we didn’t have use of the lake, sadly there was nothing about the house that enticed us to stay. The kitchen and bathroom were clean. I can’t really speak to any of the supplies because we didn’t cook anything there. However the carpet is severely stained in several places. I did message the owner to make sure we wouldn’t be held accountable and he responded quickly and politely that he was aware. We only used the main floor. You cannot access the bottom floor or loft any other way than the small spiral stairway. It is much smaller than it looks in the pictures (in my opinion) - The decking did feel a bit “soft” like maybe it might need to be replaced sooner rather than later. There is one smaller couch on the main floor which is not made for comfort if “hanging out” or lounging while watching TV. - which again would not be an issue if the weather was nice and you just hung out on the deck/yard or the dock/lake. The couches that look like comfy hang out couches are located on the bottom level. - So if you get great weather and can navigate the stairway, this would probably work out well for you.- but for us, sadly, that just was not the case.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

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

Great Views

Loved the lake and the location, cute A-frame cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thanks for the 5 * review! Come back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Comfortable stay by the lake

We enjoyed our time in Rochester. The property was as advertised, with a very nice view of the lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing little cottage with a view

Renting this property was amazing. The yard is great and the view is so relaxing! The inside is very nice and the kids had fun playing in the yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Clean!!

Great stay, and very clean! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan P.

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

Quick Get-Away

My wife and I planned a quick getaway for a night. The place was on a beautiful frozen lake with a nice back yard. Check in was easy and the owner very accommodating. Although a bit outdated, the place was cozy for us to enjoy. Local pizza and wings were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

A couple days to relax!

We decided to take a couple days to relax near peaceful water while our master bathroom was being remodeled. This was the perfect spot for us and our 2 dogs! Very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Perfect for family and relaxation!

Lots of family drove from Texas to Indiana for Thanksgiving at Mom’s house! More of us than her tiny lovely home could handle. This home was exactly what we needed! Close to mom and plenty of room. Thank you for a wonderful location and home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Lake weekend

Everything was great & we enjoyed our stays. Just an FYI- it’s a lot of steps, it’s an A-frame!, but there is a bathroom & bedroom on the main level that doesn’t have any additional steps to get to it (except for the ones to get inside), if people in your group have mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debjlg

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

Stairs Beware, But Nice

My siblings and I stayed at the house on Lake Manitou, while other family members camped nearby. We were all pleased with the house. It was conveniently located, had plenty of parking, plenty of room in the kitchen for coolers and items we brought, and it was lovely to gather on the good-sized deck overlooking the lake. The spiral staircase is a bit of a challenge, but we are tall and got along fine with it. We had to buy a few kitchen items, but that is common with short-term rentals. Check-in/access was easy, and the communication with the manager was excellent. We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie G.

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

Adorable A-frame with a view

This adorable home has the best view. The kids loved the swing, spiral stairs, and bunk beds. It is charming and cozy. The beds were very comfortable, which is hard to come by in a rental like this. It’s close to everything you’d need in Rochester and the kitchen was stocked well. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2021
We are so glad that your family enjoyed your stay! We appreciate your care and respect for our home. We happily welcome your family to stay again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

rt w.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Outdated

Outdated and tired is the only description I will give. Some might think it is quaint or nostalgic, personally for the cost, I expected more. If it states in the listing that a rental boat lift is required-I must have missed it. I had the location incorrect as I thought this was located in the pond and not the North Shore. That was not the property manager's fault.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Rochester house

Very comfy and clean. Could use a couple more items in the kitchen. Cookie sheets, pasta fork, large sauce pans with lids. Need to do something to add bumpers on corners of spiral staircase. Plenty of warnings to be careful however, still several of us had run ins with the corners. We had a great time and the house was comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Quaint cottage getaway.

We chose this A frame cottage because of its uniqueness and we love Lake Manitou, as well as all that Rochester has to offer. We traveled with family raging from age 3 to 91. The home is not ideal for someone older or handicapped but the main level offered all that was needed, He was able to maneuver the stairs and get to the sturdy dock to the boat. The downstairs living area was great for the night owls. The fenced in yard makes it so comfortable to enjoy the outdoors with dogs and young children. We spent 90% of our time outdoors, enjoying the view, the yard and the deck while we grilled out and played. It was so fun to pontoon over to the Dam Landing for dinner. You can also dock at the Moose or Elks if your members. The home was not modern, but very cute and comfortable. I did not have one complaint regarding the cleanliness of the home. We had some very humid days and the air conditioner kept up very well but the upstairs runs A little warmer. They had fans available to move the air. The kitchen was well stocked. We did bring our own knives. There was a coffee maker, toaster, blender and Keurig. They had a gas grill, plenty of games and toys, lots of floats, and things for outside available. The beds were comfortable, but firmer than I am used to. I would recommend Bandidos for great Mexican food and Ruthless bar for fresh made amazing food. We stayed three nights and all wished we had booked a whole week. We can’t wait to return again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view of the lake. House was clean and well equipped in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

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

Lovely Lake House

Really enjoyed our time on the lake. This quaint house had everything we needed to make our trip successful and enjoyable! We would definitely book at this propert again if we travel back to this area! We give it 5 / 5!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ben C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good for our needs but could be better

We stayed at this property while in town for a ballgame. Adults range in age from 43 to 88. The first issue was the steps going up to the property. They are a little tricky. There are no yard lights or even “lake signs” in the house. No very “homey” feeling. No yard lights. Kinda boring. The view is amazing!!!!! The wall looking at the lake needs looking at as it’s beginning to warp ..maybe a leaking window. Paint is peeling outside. Just needs a little more TLC thanks for having us!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Cute Lake House

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and Sleeps many. The host was very helpful and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this lake cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Perfect place.

The place was so cute. Not huge but more than enough room for us and 4 kids. The basement was perfect for the kids to watch tv and hang out playing games at night. We loved the deck and spent a lot of time there. We also brought our boat with us and loved how calm the lake is. Thank you for sharing your place with us !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Cute cottage

We had a fun weekend at this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

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

Out of town wedding stay

My husband & I and our best couple friends were attending another friend's wedding in Rochester and rented this fun, little A frame for 2 nights. It is right on the water and was tons of fun. We listened to music on the back deck, got out the paddle board the next day, made lunch at the place & played cards inside that night (after the wedding because it rained). We went to the super cute & close local coffee shop both mornings for breakfast - it was great! We throughly enjoyed staying at this place while in Rochester; way better than a hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Short stay

Beautiful view. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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