Full House on the Lake with Free kayaks, paddleboats and a fishing boat.

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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Pleasant Lake, IN

Trine University
‪9 min drive‬
Fox Lake
‪9 min drive‬
Lake James Golf Club
‪16 min drive‬
Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main

1 Queen Bed

Not Private

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Private Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Very quiet and scenic 1500 square foot 3 bedroom cottage just 5 minutes from Angola and 35 minutes from Ft. Wayne. You'll have the entire furnished cottage to yourselves! No need to bring anything except food. Take advantage of the free use of 2 kayaks a paddleboat and a fishing boat complete with life preservers. There are two charcoal grills for your convenience. Explore Long Lake and maybe throw out one of the several fishing poles that are provided! In the evening sit back and take in the stars around the campfire or enjoy our 300 ft deck. We are on Long Lake in Pleasant Lake.

Property manager

Charley Hanson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

You can smoke outside. If raining can you garage

Please do not trespass on our neighbor's property. The white dock to the left and the firewood to the right are not included.

Please be respectful regarding noise after 10 pm.

Please pick up after your pet.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

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

About the area

North America

Pleasant Lake, IN

What's nearby

Trine University - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Fox Lake - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
Glendarin Hills Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
Lake James Golf Club - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
Pokagon State Park - 23 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

Waterloo Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Full House on the Lake with Free kayaks, paddleboats and a fishing boat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Full House on the Lake with Free kayaks, paddleboats and a fishing boat. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Full House on the Lake with Free kayaks, paddleboats and a fishing boat. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Full House on the Lake with Free kayaks, paddleboats and a fishing boat. located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Lake and Pleasant Lake History Museum. Little Bower Lake and Mud Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

20 May, 2025

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

Longlake

Perfect love the cottage!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

26 Apr, 2025

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

Relaxing fishing paradise

Was a beautiful location near multiple fishing lakes. With the kayaks and the boat really madeIt a wonderful fishing experience. We caught blue gill, bass, bowfin, and many catfish. The owner Charley was extremely friendly and accommodating. We will be back in the summer.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

25 Apr, 2025

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

Overall, we found the house comfortable and generous with welcoming gifts (s'more fixings and popcorn, for example). Neither of us noticed that there would be no dishwasher, so only one of us could do dishes because of mobility issues. I'd also recommend telling people that they might want to bring their own drinking water if they are put off by mineral tasting water.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele E.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Girl's Weekend - SUCCESS!!

Robin and Charley were wonderful to work with and we were able to easily access the property. It is a cozy little lake cabin that feels like family. There is so much more room than it looks like in the pictures!! And the treats that were left for us was even more of a bonus! We slept like babies and awake to a cool crisp morning with coffee on the deck. It was a terrific time and we may have to plan another girls weekend here!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry S.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary Ann B.

3 Feb, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing!

This property was not as represented in the listing. It needed a thorough cleaning top to bottom and house needed repairs. The pictures are old and not accurate. Girlfriends and I stayed for a girls getaway during a cold spell and while we were warm and dry, all the windows completely froze over every night then melted some during the day leaving a drippy mess on the window sills and floors. This is not a new problem as the main bedroom had mold in the window sills and around the edge of the floor from prior moisture. Mold was/is a huge problem! Front door had paper towels jammed in the cracks. We found a hole in one window near an a/c unit that was as big as an apple. There are just too many issues to list.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Women’s Weekend Getaway

The house on the lake was the perfect place for four friends to spend a weekend getaway. Everything was easy- location, getting to, and checking in and out. The Hansons are great hosts and were easy to message with and answered any questions we had about our stay. While the weather did not cooperate we still had a wonderful time hiking and photographing nature at the nearby Wing Haven Preserve and dining out in Angola. Everything was clean and perfect, lots of great space, and being dog-friendly was the icing on the cake. We will definitely be back! -Michelle & Company

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dick P.

22 Dec, 2024

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

Weekend at Pokagon

We really enjoyed staying at the Long Lake property. Charles was very easy to communicate with helped us with questions. Thinking about coming back in the summer.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia K.

6 Nov, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Enough

The place was nice enough. It may have been great for a family that wanted to be outdoors and enjoy the lake. I was on my own for a spiritual retreat, along with my dog. At night the curtains didn't fully close, there were no deadbolts on the exterior doors and no security light in the parking area. When my dog started growling and not settling, I decided to leave at 2:00 a.m. I had booked two nights and left all of the money behind when I decided to leave. No small thing. So, I'd say, not a good place for my purpose.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

4 Nov, 2024

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

Enjoyable stay.

Nice place to get away for a long weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

31 Oct, 2024

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

Great short stay

We had a short stay but the place was clean and well stocked. Communication from the owners was great and clear. Would recommend and stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES T.

19 Oct, 2024

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

RELAX by the Lake

The owner, Charlie and Robin, thought of everything to help you relax. Very comfortable lakeside home with awesome views. Quiet neighborhood. Roku TV’s in living room and master bedroom. If you enjoy fishing you are in for a treat. I caught a lot of huge bluegill, a few perch, and a couple of largemouth by accident as I was focused on bluegill. Communication with the owner was excellent as we stay in VRBO ‘s a lot and Charlie would respond in less than ten minutes each time. We wish we could have stayed longer. You have a full kitchen but IF you don’t want to cook you have several restaurant choices in Angola about 10 minutes away. We highly recommend this property! Jim and Jill

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlene s.

30 Sept, 2024

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

peaceful

Very nice place to stay. We wish the weather had been better. It would have been nice to enjoy outside. It was close to town . Thanks for offering your lake house.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

12 Sept, 2024

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

Great Property

This was a great place to stay! Beautiful sunsets, quite setting, access to water toys was great to get out on the lake. My son caught a bunch of crappie. It is remote however your very close to town. I would recommend it as place to stay. Had everything you would need.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

29 Aug, 2024

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

Delightful stay

Charlie & Robin were excellent hosts, they went above and beyond both before during and after our stay. They were quick to respond when I had questions before and Charlie checked in on us a couple times via message. The cottage was cute and very clean. Kitchen was well stocked with plates, utensils and items for cooking. We appreciated the smores fixings, bag of ice, popcorn, dog treats and washing machine. The lake was very peaceful and we really enjoyed the backyard that overlooked the lake and the fire pit. As much as all five humans enjoyed the visit, our two dogs were in heaven! Within five minutes of arriving both dogs were diving off the dock like pros. Our Samoyed had a blast exploring the yard and our Labrador we couldn’t get out of the lake. When it was time to go, I leashed them up and went to the front door and they both ran to the back door to out to the lake and wouldn’t come 😂 I don’t blame them I wanted to stay a bit longer too! So all in all we had a great time and would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

3 Aug, 2024

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

Absolutely wonderful property

We had a short stay but it was more than we could have hoped for! This property is clean, quiet, great communication with the hosts and worth booking! We will stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

31 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

What a great getaway. Right on the water, plenty of room, lots of water “toys” (boats/kayaks). Owner was great to work with and provided more than the basics. Even had some dog treats and beds. Well worth the price!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail s.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Hanson House on Long Lake

The cottage was lovely, roomy, beautifully decorated—the deck was great for relaxing, the lake was peaceful. Lots

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

19 Jun, 2024

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

Father’s Day weekend

Nice place to stay with me and my brothers and dad for a nice Father’s Day trip

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherri & Mark S.

9 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful lake, birder’s paradise.

While it was only my husband and me this trip, this house would be perfect for a large family gathering. Two full baths and many beds, well stocked with necessities. Lots of games for the kids, two TVs, and a rocking’ internet connection. The lake itself is beautiful and peaceful. Despite many houses, it felt like we were all alone most of the week. We didn’t catch a lot of fish as the lake was too high due to heavy rains in prior weeks. But we did catch some variety…a large mouth bass, a yellow perch, and a variety of pan fish. And rumor has it some monster carp, although we did not attempt that. I was especially happy with the variety of birds to hear and observe…some I did not have on my lifetime list. A red-headed woodpecker, a warbling verio, a Baltimore oriole and a bluebird in addition to the usual robins, sparrows, wrens, and finches. We also had a gaggle of Canadian geese with many goslings…and a pair of herons who didn’t have much better luck with the fish than we did. Charley and Robin are great hosts, quick to respond to any request. House was quite clean except for window sills which could use a quick vacuum. But that’s life on a lake, for you…a few bugs are a small price to pay for a lovely week at the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindy H.

6 Jun, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not guest-ready

No opening windows, cobwebs and dirt in all windows, a wasp nest in one window, dirty kayaks with spiders and bugs, broken outdoor chairs, water-filled paddleboat (unusable), insufficient lighting, nonworking water softener, deck chairs in garage, deck had roses growing up through deck boards, sketchy pier. Spent 4 hours first day cleaning kayaks and a couple of windows plus chairs by the fire pit. Host was responsive and lake was serene and beautiful, but thos cottage was NOT prepared for paying guests. Very disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

27 May, 2024

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

Lake house

Nice getaway place on the lake. Thank you for sharing it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy A.

19 Apr, 2024

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

Lake Stay

This house has a beautiful view of the lake with use of a paddle boat, fishing boat and kayaks. There are plenty of games available for indoors and a cornhole game for outdoors. There is a laundry room too. Kitchen has plenty of dishes and silverware. Things that are not available are salt, hair blow dryer, shampoo and conditioner in one of the bathrooms and tissues.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W., New Orleans, LA

7 Mar, 2024

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

Perfect for pets

We stayed with our two labradors while visiting our neice at Trine University. Worked perfect for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

28 Jan, 2024

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

Awesome place

Even though it is winter, GREAT place. Will be back this summer for some water play. Charley is more than a super host!! Thanks Charley!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charley Hanson

Hi! I'm Jaime, Charley's daughter. Our cottage has been in the family for over 30 years. We just painted and installed new hardwood floors throughout the entire house to better conform to the Covid-19 guidelines. My Dad and I will be available should you need anything! Enjoy your stay on the Lake! Jaime.

Why they chose this property

If you're looking to simply relax and "recharge your batteries," then our cottage that sits on a very peaceful, quiet, and "slow" lake, is sure to fill your needs!

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the free use of 2 kayaks and a paddle boat and a fishing boat! Life preservers and oars are provided for both adults and children. There are tvs in the house along with many board games and books for both adults and children.