Waterfront Cottage on Lake Manitou - Sleeps 10

We chose this A frame cottage because of its uniqueness and we love Lake Manitou, as well as all that Rochester has to offer. We traveled with family raging from age 3 to 91. The home is not ideal for someone older or handicapped but the main level offered all that was needed, He was able to maneuver the stairs and get to the sturdy dock to the boat. The downstairs living area was great for the night owls. The fenced in yard makes it so comfortable to enjoy the outdoors with dogs and young children. We spent 90% of our time outdoors, enjoying the view, the yard and the deck while we grilled out and played. It was so fun to pontoon over to the Dam Landing for dinner. You can also dock at the Moose or Elks if your members. The home was not modern, but very cute and comfortable. I did not have one complaint regarding the cleanliness of the home. We had some very humid days and the air conditioner kept up very well but the upstairs runs A little warmer. They had fans available to move the air. The kitchen was well stocked. We did bring our own knives. There was a coffee maker, toaster, blender and Keurig. They had a gas grill, plenty of games and toys, lots of floats, and things for outside available. The beds were comfortable, but firmer than I am used to. I would recommend Bandidos for great Mexican food and Ruthless bar for fresh made amazing food. We stayed three nights and all wished we had booked a whole week. We can’t wait to return again in the future.

We decided to take a couple days to relax near peaceful water while our master bathroom was being remodeled. This was the perfect spot for us and our 2 dogs! Very quiet and peaceful!

Great stay, and very clean! Thank you!!

Very comfy and clean. Could use a couple more items in the kitchen. Cookie sheets, pasta fork, large sauce pans with lids. Need to do something to add bumpers on corners of spiral staircase. Plenty of warnings to be careful however, still several of us had run ins with the corners. We had a great time and the house was comfortable.

Loved the lake and the location, cute A-frame cottage.

Renting this property was amazing. The yard is great and the view is so relaxing! The inside is very nice and the kids had fun playing in the yard!

Really enjoyed our time on the lake. This quaint house had everything we needed to make our trip successful and enjoyable! We would definitely book at this propert again if we travel back to this area! We give it 5 / 5!!!

We stayed at this property while in town for a ballgame. Adults range in age from 43 to 88. The first issue was the steps going up to the property. They are a little tricky. There are no yard lights or even “lake signs” in the house. No very “homey” feeling. No yard lights. Kinda boring. The view is amazing!!!!! The wall looking at the lake needs looking at as it’s beginning to warp ..maybe a leaking window. Paint is peeling outside. Just needs a little more TLC thanks for having us!!!

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and Sleeps many. The host was very helpful and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this lake cottage.

The place was so cute. Not huge but more than enough room for us and 4 kids. The basement was perfect for the kids to watch tv and hang out playing games at night. We loved the deck and spent a lot of time there. We also brought our boat with us and loved how calm the lake is. Thank you for sharing your place with us !

We had a fun weekend at this cottage.

My husband & I and our best couple friends were attending another friend's wedding in Rochester and rented this fun, little A frame for 2 nights. It is right on the water and was tons of fun. We listened to music on the back deck, got out the paddle board the next day, made lunch at the place & played cards inside that night (after the wedding because it rained). We went to the super cute & close local coffee shop both mornings for breakfast - it was great! We throughly enjoyed staying at this place while in Rochester; way better than a hotel!!!

Beautiful view. Comfortable beds.

We enjoyed our stay. Such a cute place for a quick weekend stay!

This place was great and so many times we said that we would love to come back and it could be our quick getaway! Great setup for our dogs! Being a dog trainer I loved that we got the new challenge of using spiral stairs with the Pups. I've always wanted them to try them out. Plenty of restaurants nearby, we didn't do any cooking, but we could have if we wanted. Great view from the deck and I can only imagine how fun it would be in the summer to sit out their and people watch on the lakefront view!

Perfect size for a weekend away with my siblings & their spouses. Great view onto the lake, cozy setting indoors, nice preserve nearby to walk in, and great food at the Dam Landing!

nice and comfortable. will be back for sure

Excellent location and wonderful accommodations

Great house on a quiet lake! We stayed for three weeks and enjoyed it tremendously. The house is just as depicted. Stairs are spiral, but easily navigable. We both worked while there, and wifi was super. We took our PWC with us - the lake was perfect for it. Also saw lots of pontoons on the lake.

Simple, clean lake house with gorgeous views. Had everything we needed, including a gas grill & laundry machines. Stayed here to connect with friends who were staying nearby.

The place was perfect for us to get away for a week. The lake was relaxing especially watching the wild life come and go!

The house was perfect location. Great property on the lake. Very clean. We all fit perfectly and awesome it had two bathrooms so we could all get ready. Outside deck was very comfortable - just wish it was summer so we could go swimming :)

Three of us from 3 different states got together for a post Covid reunion. The place is not elegant, but cabins aren’t supposed to be. What it is is quiet, comfortable and totally charming. We especially loved sitting on the deck watching the sunset, and swapping tales while watching 2 of our dogs romp on the lawn. We even loved the neighbors! Thank you for a very relaxing stay.

We enjoyed a comfortable stay in this sweet lake home. This space provides everything you could need ranging from the kitchen to the abundant outdoor seating to the fun water toys available. . I would note that the kayaks in the listing are a little misleading as they are mini kayaks rated for up to 130 lbs - .pretty hard to feel balanced in them for most adults. They are not traditional kayaks which was a little disappointing due to the kayaks being one reason we chose this space. Outside of that, our stay was totally perfect. Thank you for a clean and comfortable gaetaway!!

This adorable home has the best view. The kids loved the swing, spiral stairs, and bunk beds. It is charming and cozy. The beds were very comfortable, which is hard to come by in a rental like this. It’s close to everything you’d need in Rochester and the kitchen was stocked well. We enjoyed it.

The property was quite and had a perfect yard for our furry friends who stayed with us. The kitchen had all the essentials and beds were comfortable! Loved the added touch with the variety of games to chose from.

My husband and I booked this place for a few days in February 2021. We had an excellent stay - it was quiet, peaceful, and we had wonderful weather (for Indiana in February!). As a bonus, they allow you to bring your furry friends - so our dogs got to enjoy the getaway, too. The place is on the water with great views - I'm now wanting to buy a lakefront property on Lake Manitou! :) It was exactly what the pictures and description described.

We enjoyed our time in Rochester. The property was as advertised, with a very nice view of the lake.