Verified
10/10 Excellent
Avalon B.
26 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Avalon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Cabin
Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10134.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Odessa, MI
- Place, Centennial Acres Golf Course16 min drive
- Place, Ionia State Recreation Area17 min drive
- Place, MSA Fieldhouse34 min drive
- Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Lakefront • Hot Tub • Walk to Beach & Downtown
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (62 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be closely supervised at all times.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
We welcome well behaved dogs! Please ask r/t cats.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We allow smoking outside, but never inside.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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 deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Lake Odessa
Located in Lake Odessa, this cabin is in the city centre and on the beach. Ionia State Recreation Area and Hastings Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bertha Brock Park and Long Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Odessa, MI
What's nearby
- Centennial Acres Golf Course - 16 min drive - 22.1 km
- Ionia State Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 20.0 km
- Davenport University - 31 min drive - 48.5 km
- MSA Fieldhouse - 34 min drive - 56.6 km
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 39 min drive - 66.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min walk
- Buddy's on the Beach - 3 min walk
- Terry's Woodbury Cafe - 7 min drive
- Pizza Hut - 11 min drive
- Marco's Pizza - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pete W.
9 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Pete W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
22 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Michael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine S.
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
Jeanine S.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keri W.
6 April 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Keri W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole C.
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicole C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colin M.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lakefront cottage
Colin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janine M.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
Janine M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leah H.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful home on the water
Leah H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan V.
13 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bowling stay!
Dan V.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
16 November 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Sara B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia F.
5 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Cynthia F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane C.
1 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Diane C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William N.
26 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
William N.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heidi E.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week
Heidi E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
7 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best getaway cottage
Jessica M.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kiersten E.
14 February 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect WFH Covid getaway
Kiersten E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ei T.
20 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice for family vacation
Ei T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marla R.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cottage
Marla R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia H.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax with Family
Cynthia H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandy G.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Lake Odessa
Sandy G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Candy M.
16 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Candy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lael M.
30 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for everyone!
Lael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica F.
24 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, lovely little cottage!
Jessica F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle v.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jason Kopen
Your hosts Jason and Carmen are the proud parents of Winnie, a rambunctious 8 year old that enjoys exploring all that Lake Odessa has to offer. We used to live on Tupper Lake (25 years ago) nearby, but now live right in town Lake Odessa, to better take advantage of the great location and activities. We take great pride in offering a fantastic lakefront getaway during all times of the year, and love being able to do that just down the street from our family home. This allows us to take excellent care of the Beach Cottage and the guests, and do so more conveniently.
We enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, and having lived in Colorado for 2 decades, we especially love all the lake activities available here. From boating to lakeside campfires and hot tubs, to the beach and bicycling, there is just so much to do!
When not hosting or maintaining the Beach Cottage, Jason runs Lake Odessa Handyman, a local service company that does, well, handyman work. Jason replaced the entire Cottage roof with the current metal roof, and has done many of the other upgrades you see in the Cottage, including exposing and then polishing the concrete floor in the kitchen on his hands and knees.
We enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities, and having lived in Colorado for 2 decades, we especially love all the lake activities available here. From boating to lakeside campfires and hot tubs, to the beach and bicycling, there is just so much to do!
When not hosting or maintaining the Beach Cottage, Jason runs Lake Odessa Handyman, a local service company that does, well, handyman work. Jason replaced the entire Cottage roof with the current metal roof, and has done many of the other upgrades you see in the Cottage, including exposing and then polishing the concrete floor in the kitchen on his hands and knees.
Why they chose this property
I had always loved that week in Lake Odessa as a child. That time during the summer that we would look forward to for months. We would plan for weeks, and pack for days. It was less than a half an hour drive to Lake O, but it felt like another world to me there. Time slowed down, and everyone seemed to be all about summer fun. My special request every year was to be there when the fair was in town. We could ride our bikes from The Cottage to the fairgrounds, and stop by the gas station on the way for candy and soda.
A trip to the ice cream shop, a quick stop downtown at the dime store, and swimming in the lake were all fun, but the fishing... the fishing was the best part!
And then the evening campfire with stories about the day, plans for the next, and flaming marshmallows on sticks. The smell of bug spray and suntan lotion, and then the kids up to the loft and the parents downstairs to sleep with the windows open and the sound of the crickets, while seeing flashing lightning bugs out the window as you drifted off to sleep.
And Lake Odessa today is pretty much the same experience. Only what I didn't know as a child, is that spring, winter, and fall offer awesome fun as well! Whether it be pickleball, bicycling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, or skiing, there are numerous options for enjoying the outdoors year round. And when venturing out is just not your thing, taking a dip in the lakeside hot tub, or stepping next door for a dinner and perhaps bowling offer entertainment without going too far.
A trip to the ice cream shop, a quick stop downtown at the dime store, and swimming in the lake were all fun, but the fishing... the fishing was the best part!
And then the evening campfire with stories about the day, plans for the next, and flaming marshmallows on sticks. The smell of bug spray and suntan lotion, and then the kids up to the loft and the parents downstairs to sleep with the windows open and the sound of the crickets, while seeing flashing lightning bugs out the window as you drifted off to sleep.
And Lake Odessa today is pretty much the same experience. Only what I didn't know as a child, is that spring, winter, and fall offer awesome fun as well! Whether it be pickleball, bicycling, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, or skiing, there are numerous options for enjoying the outdoors year round. And when venturing out is just not your thing, taking a dip in the lakeside hot tub, or stepping next door for a dinner and perhaps bowling offer entertainment without going too far.
What makes this property unique
Originally built in 1948, this property used to be part of a church campground, and was a small cabin at the time. It was traded to the previous owner's family in exchange for paying off a debt for the church. That family owned it and added on to it for the next 70 years or so, until we purchased it from them in 2018. We have been consistently upgrading the property ever since.
Languages:
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