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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fremont, IN
  • Pokagon State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lake James Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Trine University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Little Otter Retreat

This quiet lake front cottage built in 2021 located on Little Otter Lake in the Lake James Chain offers the best of both worlds. Little Otter Lake is great for fishing, kayaking and swimming. A fifteen minute boat ride through the Big Otter Lake channel connects you to skiing, tubing and more on Snow Lake, Lake James and Jimmerson Lake. A row boat is included in the rental, however you will need to provide your own speed boat or pontoon boat. Dock space is available upon request.

This single story, 800 square foot home, with 60 feet of lake frontage has all the amenities needed for a great vacation. The interior of the cottage is clean and inviting, with quartz counter-tops, stone fire place, hardwood heated floors and washer and dryer. There is one bedroom with a queen bed, one bathroom with walk-in shower, plenty of closet space and no steps. There is a 320 square foot deck overlooking Little Otter Lake that provides a great view with a retractable awning. Inside, the many windows allow for an outside feel with the comfort of the indoors. There is a private driveway with beautiful landscaping. This is a wonderful way to get away even during the fall and winter months.

Our Little Otter Retreat is located 1 mile from Pokagon State Park which offers tobogganing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. A public access boat ramp is located 1 mile from the cottage. Two local wineries and one brewery are within 5 miles as well as a variety of local and chain restaurants.

The cottage has both shaded and sunny areas while the beach is firm and great for swimming. Little Otter lake is known for great fishing and Tri-State Bait and Tackle is only 0.2 miles away. Potawatomi Snowmobile trails with 35 miles of trails, are 7 miles away.

Property manager

David Panning
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Queen air mattress is available upon booking.
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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
No illegal activity No loud music No excessive fireworks
Speed limit on the lane is 10 mph

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Fremont

Located in Fremont, this cottage is on the waterfront. Center For Performing Arts and Pleasant Lake History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Briali Winery and Satek Winery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fremont, IN

What's nearby

  • Pokagon State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lake James - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lake James Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Trine University - 11 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corner Pocket Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Otter Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Otter Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Otter Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Little Otter Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pokagon State Park, The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont and Briali Winery. Red Barn Acres and Satek Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Wonderfully Relaxing!

Lovely home, perfect size for a couple's getaway. Appreciated the fireplace and the large porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit L.

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

Extremely fantastic!

Words can’t describe the relaxing experience, the home the view is fantastically beautiful and peaceful tranquility. The hosts are extremely friendly and welcoming. We were celebrating our anniversary and couldn’t have picked a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Relaxing stay

Had a wonderful time at this beautiful, relaxing property. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Weekend away

This property was very nice. We took our speed boat with us and everything was very accommodating and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna M.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Dave and Tammy were such great hosts and accommodating. Everything at the house was exceptionally clean and up-to-date. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bud S.

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

Wonderful

Hosts were exceptional. The place was fabulous!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

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

Wonderful

Everything was wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

Special place

The hosts were so friendly and gracious! The house was absolutely spotless! Perfect location. Beautiful architecture and decor! Couldn’t have been any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Fabulous Find!!! Highly Recommend

This property is immaculate and has everything you need for a fun and relaxing stay. It has beautiful views, it’s close to all the local attractions, & the hosts are fantastic to work with. We will 100% book again and make this a frequent stop on our adventures!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

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

Excellent Rental!

If I could give more than 5 stars to the property and management I would! In many ways this place was the nicest VRBO I have stayed at by far and the property management was exceptional. I will be staying here next time I am in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil T.

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

Good time

Property as advertised. Our stay was great. Good views of the lake from large deck. Quiet with no wake rule on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg M.

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

Peaceful Lakeside Getaway!

We booked this for a 3 night birthday getaway and to explore this lake area. The State Park is really nice, Satek winery & Tom’s donuts are nice to visit. Little Otter Retreat is really nice and has everything to make it feel like home. We loved relaxing on the deck with a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Clean and adorable

Property was just as described. Super cute and super clean. Owners were very helpful and friendly. Great lake also.. we had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Lakehouse

Clean property with excellent view of lake. Peaceful and quiet
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

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

R&R

every day was over 90 but cabin was cool and comfortable from fans and air conditioning , swimming right off the dock, very clean and well equipped, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

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

Great relaxing location!

Renters we’re sooo accommodating. Even helped us to get to boat ramp. House was clean and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Relaxing

This place was beautiful and clean, we enjoyed the oversized deck the best we could with the weather being cold. It was great to have the fireplace, to come in and warm up with. The hosts were very friendly and provided us with good information about the area. We hope to visit again when the weather is warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

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

Relaxing Oasis

This was a short getaway to relax and unwind. This place was amazing. From the first day I arrived you feel the serenity and everything was immaculate. The view of the lake is stunning. You won’t be disappointed if you book this beautiful retreat. There’s lots of great shopping and restaurants if you want to get out and explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage was just perfect, easy to find, love the view and the lake. The Pannings are wonderful, and the bottle of wine was an extra special treat to help us celebrate our anniversary. Everything you need is at the cottage but there is also lots of local eateries and attractions nearby. Bring fishing poles lots of fish around the dock, bring a book or just enjoy the view. We definitely will be back for more stays. Perfect way to spend a few days to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

R M.

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

Excellent Property

Quiet neighborhood and nice privacy at the cottage. Parking for 2 cars for the most part. Lakeshore is excellent for kayak launching and view. Floating dock out front too. Inside was very clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen is stocked pretty well and a nice island for 4 people if you need. Deck is great with lots of chairs and space. No hottub/spa tub that we saw (like the ad says) but we werent there for that anyway. Close to hiking trails and dining options. Hosts are very organized, generous, and attentive. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha A.

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

Beautiful lake home

it was a overly stay, so quiet and peaceful. We would lov to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Picture perfect getaway.

From start to finish, our stay could not have been better. The owners are absolutely delightful and very attentive. The property is perfect! My husband, kids, and I played all day - on the rafts, row boat, kayak, and floating dock - and relaxed all evening sitting at the fire pit and watching the peaceful lake from the balcony. We simply didn't want to leave this amazing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Bluffton

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

Getaway

Enjoyed the week on the peaceful lake and access to James. Thanks for the wonderful accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

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

Great view & location!

The Little Otter Retreat was great! We stayed here during a family reunion & enjoyed everyday! Weather was nice, lake was calm, & the amenities at the cottage were very useful. We enjoyed sitting by the lake, playing corn hole, seeing wild life inside the lake (turtles & fish were seen swimming), & a fire at night! We most definitely recommend & will stay here again! Thx for the memories!!

10/10 Excellent

Rick B., Fort Wayne, Indiana

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

Excellent stay

We had a wonderful stay at Otter Lake. The check in was very easy and the cottage was very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed the fishing and the boat ride around both, Little Otter and Otter Lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by David Panning

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We love our little Lake Cottage. We are both teachers at local schools here in Indiana and love time away at the lake. We have been on the Lake James Chain through relatives for over 35 years. However the Little Otter Retreat is a place we can call our own.

Why they chose this property

This property offers everything you would want in a cottage. From the quiet shores of Little Otter Lake to the fun and excitement of Lake James, this 60 foot of lake frontage property has it all. We love the beach which is great for swimming, and fishing off the dock. Inside is neat, open, and inviting with great views of the lake along with an amazing deck with awning. Everything is new, clean and modern.

What makes this property unique

Little Otter is a great fishing lake and is accessible to five additional lakes. It is also one mile away from the entrance to Pokagon State Park. The cottage was built in 2020 with a new appliances and a modern feel. It is cozy, comfortable, and a perfect get-a-way home for two.

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