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Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake

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A gazebo with a metal roof overlooking a lake, surrounded by wicker furniture and a wooden deck.
A room with a large window overlooking a deck and a tree.
A living room with a brown leather couch, a kitchen in the background, and a door to the right.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop island, black cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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New Carlisle, IN
  • Place, Hudson Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake

Enjoy a relaxing getaway in our comfortable 2 bedroom cottage with two decks overlooking the lake. Watch the sunset sitting on the sandy beach or floating on the water with your favorite beverage. No need to bring anything, we have you covered with all your needs in the kitchen, bath and bedrooms. Visit one of the many wineries, the dunes of Lake Michigan or restaurants of New Buffalo all within a 45 minute drive. There are great local restaurants, as well. Coming for a Notre Dame game? South Bend and the campus is only a 30 min. drive Oh and shopping, you'll find plenty in any direction.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
We will need to pre-approve before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Life jackets must be worn by all when using kayaks.
Adult must be present when children are in the water. Absolutely no diving off pier.
Camp fires are restricted to sandy areas. (Not on decks)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4654655
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

New Carlisle

Located in New Carlisle, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beechwood Golf Course and St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theater and Silver Creek Event Center. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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New Carlisle, IN

What's nearby

  • Hudson Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 21 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 21 min drive - 28.8 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 25 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 27 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 27 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Rolling Prairie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Tavern Too - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪One Stop Food 'n Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront cottage on scenic Hudson Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Hudson Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of New Carlisle Memorial Park and Saugany Lake. New Carlisle Olive TWP Library and Spicer Lake Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 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. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet friendly on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

My wife and I enjoyed it along with her dog. The owner is very communicative and responsive, and we hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property and it is a fantastic beautiful home. The host could not be more fantastic and easy to work with. I would recommend staying at this property to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the lake. Pet friendly. Very up to date decor and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing, morning and days on the back deck .. neighbors are friendly and made us feel welcome. We would defiantly use this property again. Host was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The property could not have been nicer. It was located right on the lake with your own private beach and multiple balconies overlookingthe lake . The owners were extraordinarily friendly and hospitable. I would strongly recommend staying at this property and we expected to do so again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and comfortable

Beautifully decorated, clean and fantastic mattresses, slept like home. Nice lake, peaceful and enjoyed the deck & kayaking. Charming shops in town & good food. 30 minutes to lake Michigan, & passenger train stop nearby to go to Chicago. Everything we needed for a perfect getaway for summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2020
We really appreciate your wonderful review. Great to hear the feedback and know our cottage and its location has pleased its guests. Thank you, Tom and Diane Ahart.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

A clean and upgraded property. We had a fun time kayaking and enjoying s’mores on the porch. When it got chilly at night, the inside had a comfy setup for playing card games.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2023
Glad you and Steve (and Henry too) enjoyed your stay. Thanks, Tom and Diane.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb

This home surpassed my expectations! It was superior!!! Loved the view of the lake from the inside of the home and the three levels of deck in the back of the house. The home was super comfortable, the gardening exceptional, the outdoor furniture wonderful. Owners were very accessible and helpful. Loved this stay! I will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect !

What a beautiful cottage ! We relaxed and enjoyed this cozy home . My husband caught several fish from the pier as I floated in the lake . Great weather and just what we needed to recharge and head back to reality. Thank you for sharing your lake home with us ! We’ll definitely be back ! P.S. Our dog Sammie loved your deck ! (Us too !)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2023
Thanks for the kind words and we’re glad you folks and Sammie enjoyed your stay.Tom and Diane Ahart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with an amazing view, outdoor seating, peddle boat and kayaks provided, and wonderful that we could bring our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property. Right on a beautiful lake. The view from the deck was perfect. We were impressed with the clean and comfortable outdoor furniture and grill. Hosts rarely put in the work to do that. Renters should be aware that New Carlisle is a very small town. Very few restaurants and no real grocery store close by. BYO groceries and beverages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described. Very clean has everything you could think of needing. Think of adding a row boat to explore the lake would be great. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cabin

Tom and Diane were so nice and sent us all the information needed ahead of time. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind with our dogs. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing vacation

Our second year in a row going to this beautiful cottage and lake! Great porch for our pups!! We will definitely come again!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

Enjoyed the cottage including the facility, outside and time at the lake.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake house

This is a very cute lake house. The deck is huge with gorgeous views of Hudson Lake. We enjoyed using the kayaks and the propane fire for s’mores. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook and there is a nice new grill. Our dog loved the beach! The owners were very nice and live just a few houses away if you need anything. This is a beautiful area. I would not hesitate to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely waterfront!

We really enjoyed our stay. The private deck, beach and dock were so serene and lovely. The cottage was really clean and well stocked. I'd definitely go back. A real treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy lake house with great deck

Cozy location with all the amenities. We had a great time kayaking the beautiful lake then taking an easy 20 minute drive to Michigan for some wine tasting. It was the perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax at the lake

Vacation is always over too soon when you are having a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Trip

We were celebrating our anniversary and decided to stay here. We enjoyed our stay and spending time on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very positive experience

This VRBO was wonderful. Very beautiful location and the property was clean and nice. A great spot right on the water. Wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and Peaceful

We had a really nice stay. The view of the lake was beautiful and the house was great. Wish it was a little warmer to sit out on the back deck! 10 min drive to New Carlisle for shopping and a couple of restaurants. Also, close to La Porte (18 min) and New Buffalo (27 min) for some other dining options. Tom was very responsive to our inquiries. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake House Getaway

My wife and I stayed at this location for a mini getaway and it was everything we were looking for! A cute home with gorgeous views of the lake. We loved taking the kayaks out and watching the sunset from the backyard and the deck. Life vests were also available. Everything you could possibly need on your vacation is easily available in the home: utensils, pots/pans, plenty of linen, towels, toiletries, menus of local restaurants. The kitchen was very well organized too! Tom was a wonderful host, very responsive and quick to help. We had trouble starting the fire pit on the deck and he arrived within minutes to help us get it started. We recommend checking out downtown New Carlisle (5 mins away) and museums in South Bend (30 mins away). Note: there is a time zone difference between the location of the house & New Carlisle & South Bend. Something to keep in mind when planning out your day or making reservations. Would definitely recommend this stay to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House at the lake

The property needs a new coffee pot, knives sharpened and cobwebs removed. The windows of the awesome back view didn’t close properly which was an issue in March when it snowed. Nice neighborhood and friendly neighbors. A listing of tourist attractions would be nice. Overall, the property is nice even in the off-season.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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