We have rented cottages on Lake James for many years. The last several years we have rented the…read moregreen cottage and have loved it! The Deahl's are great people to rent from. Excellant cottage for families with small children since the water is very shallow, yet deep enough to bring your boat.

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We were looking for a place to quiet our minds & relax. Wow! We found that & more at this beautiful…read moreplace! The wrap around enclosed porch was perfect for my early morning time with God. Watching the lake slowly appear as the sun rose behind me. Then floating around in the paddle boat & kayaks they provided. Love the place!

a great place for families! or even room enough for 2 or 3 families! This house sleeps up to 16…read morepeople with 5 bedrooms. gorgeous fire pit over looking the lake. meticulously maintained property!

So beautiful and peaceful - i only came here to go hiking and i'm glad i did. There were…read morebutterflies everywhere and very minimum mosquitos - the grass was recently cut a few days ago which made the trail viewable. I had to use the ALL TRAIL app because they did wave in and out a little but thing were you'll get lost - its more of just missing additional trail and not getting all your steps in. Last but not least - i'm unsure if you're suppose to pay; at least when i went that day it was FREE but they did have signs posted of a list of fees. Since it was already an holiday because they decided to have the weekend free entry just be aware there's a possibility they might ask for some money. Lol! Happy hiking!!!

We are a family of 4 couples, each couple stayed in a different cabin. We stayed in Towhee, Flicker…read moreboth pet friendly one bedroom units with fold out couches, and Snipe and Redwing, studio units with pullout couches. We also rented the linens and towels. No one complained. These cabins are immaculate, equipped with kitchens, kitchen gadgets, heat, and screened in porches. The beds were comfortable, the towels fluffy and clean and the sheets soft. The windows opened, the doors and drawers opened and shut, the equipment was clean and worked. We used the refrigerators, the freezers, the range, microwave, toaster and coffee makers. We were pleasantly surprised to find kitchen towels and a dishrag along with dish soap. We used the grill located just outside the unit. Upon arriving we were greeted by Ranger Mark who explained everything and helped us get our linens to the units. There are lovely moderately difficult and very easy trails and walkways. The Rolling Oaks Trail is about a 3 mile off-the-grid trail. It has hills, grassy trails, flower fields and lots of twists and turns in the shade and sunshine. There's also a multi-use blacktopped trail which could be manageable for bikes, wheelchairs, and baby strollers. The Trine Recreation Area is part of the Indiana State Recreation Areas and its smaller and more private than others we have visited. It's wonderful. There's the option of boating, hiking, biking and there's a children's playground. Just across the highway there is Pokagon State Recreation Area that is much larger with a more diverse trail system along with horseback riding and an Inn as well as cabins and camping. It also has a black topped bike trail. We tried the short hikes one day and the 8 mile Devils Challenge another day. Pokagon SRA was busy, everyone was respectful of social distancing when passing. The hours for check-in 4 pm and it is 4 pm! Checkout is 11 am and they request you cleanup your cabin and pack up the linens and towels (if rented). It's no big deal and as long as you're respectful of the property the cleanup should be easy. The cabins are 5 years old and in great shape. You can see they are well maintained. My suggestions to further improve the units: one more shelf in kitchen high up on the level of the cabinet above the refrigerator. I struggled to find places for non-refrigerated foods of the floor. A full length mirror for those of us who need to be sure we are ready for the public (perfect spot on short wall near the bed head to the right of the pocket door) and some clothing hooks in the bedroom. The dresser is great but without a closet coats, hats and clothes that are worn regularly need hanging. It looks like maybe a few people have tried hanging off the curtain rods? We highly recommend Trine State Recreation Area and it's lovely cabins.

Beautiful property, great rates, owners are very friendly and available to make your stay perfect…read more Our first choice when visiting the lake.

Just started back here after a couple years off. It's still a very good deal for what you get. But…read moreI don't understand why people want a luxury hotel then book a cabin in the country. If you want city luxuries book a place with city luxuries. Saw the review about the water. Almost any place in the country in Ohio will have water with sulfur and iron. At the buck or so for gallon jugs of water at Kroger et al, a simple solution is obvious. No you won't stink after showering. It's hard water, so you will have use more soap and shampoo. Use the jugs for drinking, coffee, and our dogs. There are grocery stores nearby, but if you need special dietary items bring them with you. Small town groceries will not have the selection of the giant supermarkets. Off and on have been coming here about 12 years. Probably will another 12.

Private lake surrounded by peace and lots of beautiful flowers. If you stop and look carefully you…read morecan see lots of different plants that grow around the lake. I have managed to take a few pics from a different perspective. Every time we come up here it's such a peaceful and fun trip. All the neighbors are nice and friendly. You will get a wave from everyone as you drive by or walk by. There are lots of birds including one of my favorites, blue Heron! They are always standing up on top of the docks standing nice and tall.

I grew up on this lake, and created lots of memories with my family and friends. Coming up here for…read moreevery summer was fantastic. This place is peaceful and very relaxing.

This lake home is clean and kid friendly. They have a good assortment of kid and adult games that…read morewe leave up year round. Pets allowed on a case by case basis. Remodeled Kitchen with breakfast bar and stools, dishwasher, kitchen table seats 8. All the basic necessities are included: coffee maker, toaster, microwave oven, stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer and all the cookware, dishes & utensils. Several golf courses and a driving range in the area, the closest an eight-minute drive. Horseback riding, winery tours and road biking from your doorstep to a few minutes away (email me for any specifics you need). Plenty of restaurants (The Rock restaurant is a short 2 min. walk from our door to theirs) and entertainment in Marcellus/Lawton/PawPaw (pubs, restaurants, movies, bowling, ice cream barns, antique shops). Two hour drive from downtown Chicago (unless you leave during Friday rush hour), approximately one hour to Notre Dame/South Bend, 15 minutes to Paw Paw, 30 minutes to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo. 10 minutes to Swiss Valley Ski Resort, 40 min drive to Timber Ridge Ski Resort.

We had a great time! Our host Parker was so kind and accommodating ! The place was beautiful. Great…read morelocation! You could feel the love and it was easy to how great memories could be made there. We fished off the shore of the riverbank, right in the backyard! Even our dog was comfortable. We will definitely be back. Thank you Parker and Cathy! God bless, Sonia, Aaron, Ronnie and Dan.

The cabin we rented was amazing. It was well kept, the perfect size and so relaxing. The views and…read morethe riverfront location were wonderful. Most importantly, the owners were very accommodating, incredibly friendly and made our stay a memorable experience.

There nothing better than sitting in the gazebo, kicking back and watching the parade of boats that…read morego by. This Home has a great location on Jimmerson Lake connected to the Lake James Chain, with 120 feet of frontage, close to Four Corners, and Margaritas and you can practically smell Tom's Donuts, they are so close. has large area for parking, and you walk into our home on the second floor. All the bedrooms are upstairs (street level) with a full bath with a tub and the washer and dryer. The interior is all professionally decorated and beautiful, but nothing compares when you can be outside on the deck! They have a HUGE multi-level deck with lots of seating and a fire pit for those bonfires and a Gazebo that has the best views. Down near the lake there is a large shed that has yard games and water skis as well as a day bed and trundle. You could put overflow people down there (usually the kids love it!. They have space for two boats to tie up to the dock and you are within minutes of boat rentals and a lake gas station.