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Carefree Lakefront Cottage/ 11 mins to skiing

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A wooden deck with two rocking chairs overlooking a lake with a dock and a small boat.
A wooden deck leading to a dock with a boat, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a view to the living area.
A room with a built-in bench by a window, a door with a glass panel, and a view of a house and greenery outside.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a microwave.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Jones, MI
  • Place, Corey Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Three Rivers

Located in Three Rivers, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Corey Lake and Pleasant Lake. .This cottage is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Swiss Valley Ski Area and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Miller Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Corey Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 39 min drive - 46.3 miles
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 41 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 46 min drive - 50.1 miles
  • Western Michigan University - 49 min drive - 51.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 34 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Carefree Lakefront Cottage/ 11 mins to skiing

This newly renovated lake front cottage has everything you need for the perfect getaway. Enjoy lake front views from the two-tiered deck. Paddle around the lake in the 2 complimentary kayaks. Roast marshmallows over the fire pit. Fish for small and large mouth bass and bluegill right off the dock. Bring your boat, large or small, and utilize the private dock. Only 4 miles to Swiss Valley Ski Resort.

This 2 bedroom, family friendly home also comes packed with indoor luxuries including hardwood floors, stainless steel oven, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, 55" flat screen television, HD cable and wifi, and custom tile bathroom. Linens and shower towels provided.

Check-in 3 pm
Check-out 11 am
*check-in and out times can be flexible for special circumstance
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Relax and enjoy yourselves. All we ask is no pets or smoking inside and to treat the home with respect and care.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Carefree On The Three Rivers
Carefree Cottage on the Lake Cottage
Carefree Cottage on the Lake Three Rivers
Carefree Cottage on the Lake Cottage Three Rivers

Carefree Lakefront Cottage/ 11 mins to skiing Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place, will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place . Its was so peaceful. Very nice and clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely spot! So peaceful and the view of the lake was beautiful. The house was perfect and very clean. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing. I loved the view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe and Katie truly went above and beyond for us! The house was gorgeous with some amazing views, the kayaks were such a fun way to go fishing, and the house was cared for! You can tell the love they put in here, and it was just such a lovely place to getaway for the weekend. We hope to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and very nice remodeled cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly easy-going getaway that all of us enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family to visit family. Perfect for our family of 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem. So many nice touches and smelled wonderful when we walked in. Beautiful view of the lake and the kids had a good time taking a walk down the road. The cottage had everything we needed and more. Fully stocked kitchen with everything needed for cooking. The host, Joe, was very responsive and kind. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage size and location were perfect! We were only there a few days but did some fishing, swimming and enjoyed visiting family who live in the next town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful and peaceful spot. We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets on the lake. We also loved taking the kayaks out. It was a great little getaway for us, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

Getaway

Such a great little place! I could live there!!!!! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the cottage! Everything was very clean, the view was amazing, and it was perfect for our girl's trip! We will definitely be coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage, beautiful lakefront deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great property for a family get away

Communication with host is excellent, lake is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cute w wonderful view! Peaceful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

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

Beautiful getaway

Hopefully we'll be able to make it back when it's warmer beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great place

Clean, easy and great deck by the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Family vacation

Great house, lake life and hosts for a summer vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable lakeside cottage. Wonderful deck and dock. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped. The two kayaks were a plus.
On the deck.
Sandhill cranes down the road.
A family of swans stopped by.
Kayaking at sunset
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Carefree Cottage

Great place! Peaceful and serene!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

A wonderful stay

This cottage provided a wonderful stay for the week. The owners were prompt in their responses to all of our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demorie B.

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

Best time!

Met at this place for a fun weekend with a friend and it was so wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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

Weekend get away

Place was perfect ! Sugar shack was on point ! Inside cabin is cozy as gets !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful trip, the home exceeded our expectations in every way, the pictures don't do justice! The home is very well equipped with all your needs. We will hopefully be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025