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Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Vandalia, MI
  • Donnell Lake
    1 min walk
  • Paradise Lake
    3 min drive
  • Diamond Lake
    10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About the area

Vandalia

On waterfront.Stay at this Vandalia vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Donnell Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Paradise Lake. Diamond Lake and Curtis Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Donnell Lake - 1 min walk
  • Paradise Lake - 3 min drive
  • Diamond Lake - 10 min drive
  • Stone Lake - 13 min drive
  • Swiss Valley Ski Area - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 25 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tastee Twirl - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Green Holding Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪George's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Chalet - Swiss Valley - ‬21 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.

Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake!

Experience true serenity when you book this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Vandalia vacation rental. Nestled right on the shore of Donnell Lake, this beautiful house comes with a private dock, perfect for summer days of swimming, boating, fishing, and simply enjoying lake views. Fall in love with the spacious deck, prepare a meal on the grill, or retire to the airy living area. Looking for a fun day trip? Visit Four Winds Casino, head down to explore South Bend, or plan a ski trip to Swiss Valley Ski Area.

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,000 Sq Ft | Large Deck | Desk Workspace

If you're a working professional in need of a change of scenery, or if you are looking for the perfect destination for your next family retreat, look no further than this gorgeous lake house, providing enough room for everyone in your party.

Bedroom 1: King Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Loft: Futon | Game Room: Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock, Donnell Lake views, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, gas grill, backyard, bench swing
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV w/ XFINITY On Demand, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings, 6-person dining table, sliding glass doors, ceiling fans, CD player, books, board games
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, ice maker, spices, Crock-Pot, electric griddle, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, hair dryer, linens, towels
FAQ: Outdoor stairs required for access, beach towels not provided, firewood not provided, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

OPT OUTSIDE: Donnell Lake (on-site), Stevens Memorial Park (7.4 miles), Swiss Valley Ski Area (8.2 miles), Rolling Hills Shooting Preserve (8.6 miles), Fred Russ State Forest (11.7 miles), Spirit Springs Sanctuary (13.6 miles)
THINGS TO SEE & DO: Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (7.0 miles), Southwestern Michigan College (13.7 miles), Spruce Ridge Golf Club (14.3 miles), Elks Golf Course (15.0 miles), Dowagiac Area History Museum (15.0 miles), Heddon Museum (15.6 miles), Four Winds Casino (17.8 miles), University of Notre Dame (27.0 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Vandalia (1.4 miles), Cassopolis (6.5 miles), Dowagiac (15.1 miles), Three Rivers (16.2 miles), South Bend (28.1 miles), Shipshewana (33.4 miles), Benton Harbor (39.0 miles), Kalamazoo (42.1 miles)
AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (31.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Griddle
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Vandalia House w Dock Donnell Lake
357011
Waterfront Vandalia w Dock Donnell Lake
Waterfront Vandalia w Dock Do
Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake! Vandalia

Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet large home on the lake.
This home has absolutely everything you need. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Donnell Lake House
Lovely lake house on Donnell Lake. This was a great weekend place enjoyed by all of us
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stev G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vandailia home
This home was very nice! If it had been summer, perfect with the water right there and shallow. We stayed for our daughter's wedding at nearby Gable Hill. The only issue we had was the element on the hot water heater went out, so no hot water. However, the owner sent Mike over to fix it and he took care of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation.
We love being on the lake! The house was spacious with plenty of sleeping spaces. The lake front was great. The water was shallow with firm sand. The owners were very responsive to all our requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saretta H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
This home was like Home away from home. It was nice and cozy. Had everything we would use as if we were at our own home. Loved everything about this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryken P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Create place for a family vacation! A large home on a beautiful lake. Any issues that arose were handled immediately by the owners. I would let future travelers know that the shower in the master bath is extremely small and that the kitchen is fully equipped but definitely not organized. Would definitely recommend the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Donnell Lake Stay
We had a great time fishing and staying in Charlene’s beautiful lake home. Large home with many nice amenities. Hope to be back next year. Thank you Charlene!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Carmel, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Home on beautiful lake
We had a great experience with this property with our two kids ages 10 and 12. There is plenty of room to spread out and entertain if you have a large group. The home is stocked with all the comforts of home and the beds were comfortable. The lawn to the lake is large and flat. The lake water is clean and the bottom is sandy. We caught several small fish. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

dave f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house
2nd year staying there and will probably do it again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house!
So well furnished and the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We found everything we needed to cook our meals. Very clean, nice quality sheets and bedding. Great seating areas for multi family gatherings. Loved the view of the lake and the water edge was shallow and you could wade around. We definitely would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic.
A wonderful experience for my wife and parents over a long weekend . Way too much space for the 4 of us, so I could definitely see this being a great place for a larger family . The home had everything you could need. Beautifull lake views, water so warm in September , fishing wasn't half bad either . Would definitely recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer vac
Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Family Vacation
Overall, we had a wonderful time. The house is big and has lots of sleeping options. It really is a "just bring your clothes and toothbrush" type of home, it literally has everything you could possibly need. With that being said, this home has seen better days. The furnishings, although comfortable, are dated. The kitchen has a huge refrigerator/freezer and a decent electric stove. There are a few spices and a few can goods. You will find the kitchen fully stocked with all sizes of dishes, bowels, cups, glasses, pots, pans, Cookie sheets, cutlery, utincels and knives. The only issue was that there is a TON of everything! The drawers and cupboards are completely unorganized which makes it a balancing act when trying to extract an item. Although there is a functional dishwasher, we found some of the dishware, cups, untincils etc., to be dirty. We ruined 2 meals due to the grill being so dirty, our meat caught fire. It would have been nice if the lawn had been moved before we arrived, not on day 4 at 8am, it also made it impossible not to track a ton of fresh cut grass into the house. The towels were clean and plentiful and beds pretty comfortable. Also, one trash can, for 8 people, for 5 days is insufficient. Again, we had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil - big house!
Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. LOTS of space in this house with many areas to occupy.

10/10 Excellent

kathleen l., brookhaven, Pa. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
My family and I enjoyed staying here, the lake is just beautiful. House had plenty of room and was stocked very well. We would definitely rent again

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway
We wanted a getaway during COVID and was hoping for a quiet area and that is exactly what we found. House is beautiful and was very clean. Everything was as posted online. Loved the windows looking at the lake. Contact person was very helpful. Only negatives was no rentals on lake for boats/ jetskis etc. Another lake would deliver, but not for 1 day. Grill is somewhat new, but obviously has not been cleaned by renters and could not get it clean. We still used it and it was fine. The propane was empty, so we did have to go trade it in. Both were empty : ( We will def. come back again!! Thanks for a great getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt K., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
This property was perfect for us. Charlene is a wonderful host and communicated every detail we needed. We will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake front house
Eclectic décor..stunning wood ceiling over the great room and loft with high effective ceiling fans. Well stocked kitchen with room on both sides of the peninsula.Bathrooms were clean and well stocked also. The rest was clean for the most part...we found some pans that needed to be scoured, that previous renters obviously had not respectfully cleaned and the grill as well, we opted not to use the grill for that reason.I don't put that on the owner, but on the past renters. The deck was awesome and comfortable. Lots of lamps and lights, but we found the switches(lots of them)confusing and maybe need to be marked. Some outlets we never figured out. There were games, cards, and movies. Overall though we were very happy and very comfortable and would rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

Beautiful house
My husband and my self rented this beautiful house for a end of the year ski trip with our two girls. The house is on a beautiful lake, very clean, and stocked with anything you could possibly need! We will definitely be coming back this summer to get use out of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

MAUREEN V., CRETE

Home is situated perfectly on the lake and capitalizes on the beautiful views
The home is built to capitalize on the beautiful lake view. We were in town for a wedding and did not have the opportunity to go out on the lake or even on the dock. The home has every amenity you could need, from a washer/dryer, multiple hair dryer's, fully stocked kitchen, multiple TVs, board games, and such. The driveway was a little narrow, be careful to park directly in the center, especially when it rains heavily. Home was also VERY easy to locate, thank you for the large mailbox numbers! If you are looking for a large space for a large group, with room to move, this is a great option!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

Had a wonderful time.
Only thing we didn't like was the front yard. I believe there isn't anything you can do about this.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

The home was spacious and we'll maintained. Enjoyed the lake and view from the large windows.
Great place to entertain grandchildren and friends. We enjoyed the spacious kitchen for all our meals. The kids enjoyed the movie selection and all the stuffed animals. My vacation was everything I expected and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliu J.

Amazing Lake House
Amazing home with gorgeous lake views. Open floor plan with tons of space, big yard perfect for kids to play outside, large deck, had a great time and will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017