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LAKEFRONT HAVEN: 4BR/3BA TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KAYAKING, SWIMMING, & BOAT RENTALS!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Columbia City, IN
  • Chain O' Lakes State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Lake Wawasee
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

LAKEFRONT HAVEN: 4BR/3BA TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KAYAKING, SWIMMING, & BOAT RENTALS!

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BEAUTY OF THIS INCREDIBLE RETREAT WITH 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, AND PLENTY OF ROOM INSIDE AND OUT! A spacious home features ample seating both indoors and outdoors. On the upper deck, enjoy a breathtaking sunrise overlooking the lake, complete with a patio table and chairs, plus two extra chairs for comfortable seating and a barbecue grill. The lower level also offers additional seating and an extended deck with a table and chairs for your comfort. Show your adventurous side with a game of cornhole or jump on the kayaks or paddle boards for leisure. Don't miss this charming, completely remodeled lake property located on Big Cedar Lake at Tri Lakes. Big Cedar is an all-sport lake from 1-4 pm. Experience an ultimate fun-filled day by renting a boat and amenities from nearby marinas! Whether skiing, tubing, or casting a line, every moment becomes a thrilling adventure in the sun. Big Cedar Lake connects to two other non-all-sport lakes (Little Cedar and Round Lake). The views of the lake from the back deck and shoreline are breathtaking. Just steps down to the lake with private frontage and wooden piers, you can enjoy all the wonders of lake life at its finest. A full wrap-around deck surrounds the home. An extra-wide gravel parking lot is located out front with plenty of room for family and friends. The home includes 4 bedrooms (1 king bedroom, 2 queen bedrooms, and 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds) and 3 full bathrooms, featuring original hardwood floors, carpet, and ceramic tile. The family room has sliding patio doors, while the kitchen boasts quartz countertops, custom hickory cabinets, a large island, pantry, under-cabinet lighting, and Frigidaire stainless steel appliances (including a gas range). There’s a linen closet, coat closet, and a family/rec room with an electric fireplace. The master suite has French patio doors with lake views, his/her walk-in closets, and a large tiled bathroom with a clawfoot tub, rain head shower, and double vanity with marble countertops. A fenced yard is perfect for small children and pets. Please note that the yard is fenced; however, access to the upper deck from the yard via steps is not gated off. Pets are allowed with pre-approval only. Please send an inquiry and provide pet details for us to review and approve to ensure the cottage is suitable for your pet. Note that while we have a fenced area for pets, it leads up to the upper deck (via stairs), and the deck does not have gating or other mechanisms for pet containment. There are no refunds for late arrivals, travel interruptions such as flight delays or traffic jams, or early checkout. We recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover your trip in case of unforeseen events. The maximum number of guests is capped at 8, with no exceptions. Air mattresses for extra guests are not permitted. We do not provide firewood, fire starters, or lighters and matches. Some may be available upon your arrival, leftover from previous guests, but this is not guaranteed. As this is a lake property, please be aware that there may be bugs, as well as vegetation including but not limited to poison ivy and poison oak. ENDLESS FUN IN THE SUN AWAITS YOU @ LAKE-N-BAKE!

Property manager

Kim Mitch
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Steps to the lake may not be suitable for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets must be pre-approved
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Columbia City

Located in Columbia City, this holiday home is on a lake. Chain O' Lakes State Park and Webster Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and Science Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum or Spiece Fieldhouse. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Columbia City, IN

What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Webster Lake - 35 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 36 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 37 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - 37 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Edwin Coe Spirits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Richards Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKEFRONT HAVEN: 4BR/3BA TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KAYAKING, SWIMMING, & BOAT RENTALS! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at LAKEFRONT HAVEN: 4BR/3BA TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KAYAKING, SWIMMING, & BOAT RENTALS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKEFRONT HAVEN: 4BR/3BA TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KAYAKING, SWIMMING, & BOAT RENTALS!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKEFRONT HAVEN: 4BR/3BA TAKE ADVANTAGE OF KAYAKING, SWIMMING, & BOAT RENTALS! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Chain O' Lakes State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Country Heritage Winery and Webster Lake. Diamond Lake and Bowen Center IPU are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

REAGAN S.

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

Beautiful Home

This home is exactly what is presented in the photos. Extremely clean and well kept. I loved the heated floors in the bathrooms and the fireplace downstairs. I hope this property is available again in this summer! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Lovely

This house is great! There's lots of steps down to the lake so watch those. The bed downstairsin the master suite was amazing amd so were the heated floors in the bathroom. My husband was a bit upset the book said we could not lower the tempbelow 70 lol I wouod so stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Beautiful home.

This home is beautiful and well taken care of. We had such a great time. Great views of the lake with ample space outdoor to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed my stay. The house was clean and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Sisters Weekend

My four sisters and I enjoyed this fantastic property during our weekend stay. The home is beautifully and thoughtfully designed. We had all we needed during our stay. We were also impressed with how clean everything was. It can be difficult to keep a property clean that is not always occupied and the owners do an amazing job. We would absolutely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy C.

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

pleasant spot with nice outdoor decks, comfortable beds and bathrooms!

Shared this summer home with three friends - all of us in town for a summer wedding. Nice and quiet and clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda M.

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

Lovely home in the Tri-Lakes area

My family of 5 adults and one small dog stayed for 6 nights in June. The house was beautiful and as pictured. The kitchen had plenty of cabinet space for all the food and snacks we had brought along. In communicating with the host, Marion before our stay, I had asked about a blender and filtered water. She had responded quickly that a blender and a Brita water pitcher would be purchased and waiting for us! What amazing customer service! Also, I had inquired about getting a 4th kayak, which also was available upon our arrival. Truly, Marion and Mike care about their guests. The house does have a lot of stairs to access the lake-but again-this is just as pictured. No surprises here! It will be a good work out for you! The lake is all sports from 1-4pm every day, and we were able to easily plan our kayaking and swimming/floating around those hours. Aside from plant life as you walk into the lake, it was easy access either directly from the dock, or the zero-depth access to the east of the dock. We enjoyed grilling and eating at the table on the deck every night. One night we ran out of propane, and we had a new tank delivered quickly from our hosts. Again-excellence in the host-department! I would not hesitate to recommend this home and the hosts to anyone! Thank you, Marion and Mike!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

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

Wonderful location on the water

We booked this listing to be near the eclipse but got so much more. The rooms were spacious, the kitchen was well stocked (no toaster though), the view was breathtaking, and the location is perfect for a beautiful sunrise. Communication with Marion was great. Prior to getting there they answered every question I had and even went out of their way to install a gate on the steps leading from the house down to the fenced in yard. Everyone had a great time and will probably come back when it's warmer to experience the lake. The only cons is the yard is still not completely dog proof if you have escape artists. On the deck at the top of the stairs going to the lake there are balusters with pretty large gaps and at the top of the stairs on the other side of the gate there is a gap leading directly onto the top step. The owners did put up chicken wire but missed a few spots. Across from that there are gaps that, if your dog is brave, could jump off the deck onto the hill. The listing does say it's not dog or childproof but they have gone out of their way to get it as close as possible. All in all an amazing place for a vacation and reasonably priced as well for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie L.

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

Quick winter getaway

Beautiful property. House was in excellent condition, very clean. Enjoyed watching the swans in the lake in the mornings as we had our coffee. Greatly enjoyed our stay, would definitely stay here again should the opportunity present itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Lake house

We had a wonderful time at the lake house! It was very comfortable and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Pleasant Vacation

The house was very nice and was represented by the listing well. The pontoon boat was unavailable due to repairs. All in all, it was a fun, relaxing stay in Indiana!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Beautiful home, fabulous view!

My family stayed for a week and we have no complaints. The house was beautiful, the views were fabulous, and the memories are priceless. The kiddos got a lot of use out of the kayaks and paddle board.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Friend getaway

House is perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila B.

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

Boat would be better

Well appointed property. House Needs some tweaking outdoors and inside. Internet was a fail completely...therefore so were the televisions. No screens installed for windows. A gate on upper deck is needed for pets and small children containment. The kayaks and paddleboard were lifesavers for entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Great Location!

The house is beautifully decorated, very large and perfect for family gatherings. The view is priceless and the owners very gracious and accomodating. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Loved it

Great house. Lots of stairs to the water but that was fine for our group. Kitchen is well stocked. Decor is well done. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alanna B.

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

Girls weekend

The house is wonderful and very clean! Bedroom in the back of main floor could use some curtains or blinds and there needs to be more toilet paper left in bathrooms. Over all great stay and us girls had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Nice property for our group of 8.

Nicely decorated and comfortable. Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kim O.

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

Clean and cute

Stayed here for a weekend basketball tournament in Fort Wayne, enjoyed a house versus a hotel. The house has a well equipped kitchen, updated bathrooms, and the house was very clean. The only downside was not a big tv room or enough cable to have ESPN channel/ NBA payoffs. Aside from that that was really nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Chase S.

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

Book it!

I had a vacation rental for 3 years and know what it takes to meet 5 stars / super host status! This lakehouse get away is upgraded, very clean, and in a very relaxing setting with Great Lake views! Host was easy to work with, very responsive, and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway with friends

Everything about the house was top notch quality! Kitchen was completely stocked with everything you could need. Bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and beautiful. Hosts Marion and Mike were so great to work with - they immediately resolved any Q or request. 100% would stay again! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Great stay

This was a wonderful house to stay at. We had fun exploring with the kayaks provided. The hosts are very responsive and were absolutely wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brent L.

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

Great time at the lake

My friends and I had a wonderful time on the lake, thanks to Deja Blue Cottage! Everything was clean and the location is perfect. The bedroom arrangement worked very well too, we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2 heavenly weeks at the lake

The house was newly renovated and very clean with 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. Everyone fought over the luxurious master suite with sliding doors to lake view yard. Lake water was clear and beautiful and we got a lot of use out of the kayaks. We even caught a few fish off the dock. Had good ice cream, pizza and First Friday festival nearby. The only downside was the 70 steps down to the lake. No problem fir anyone except my 89 year old mom who watched from the deck.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jessie F.

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

Quiet & Clean

Very nice, recently renovated home on a quiet lake. Everything you need is available at the property from cooking utensils to linens. Our kids had a blast using the kayaks and paddle board. We did have a couple of small issues. The slats on the deck in the backyard are a good 12” apart, making the yard not truly fenced in. Also, the mattress in the front bedroom was extremely hard and almost unusable. Altogether we had a great stay, and enjoyed the lake house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kim Mitch

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As seasoned travelers, Jack and I have had the privilege of exploring the world and staying at various destinations, giving us a clear understanding of what makes a rental property exceptional. With that insight, we have carefully curated our home to provide all the amenities for your comfort .

Why they chose this property

It is truly an enchanting and peaceful neighborhood filled with breathtaking beauty and early morning sunrises over the lake that are absolutely priceless.

What makes this property unique

There are multiple decks and viewpoints that overlook the lake. You can unwind in the sun, or under an umbrella in the shade, if your more on the competitive side there is corn hole for your entertainment, or if you want to be adventurous, take the kayaks out onto the shimmering waters.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests