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Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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West Branch, MI
  • Tanger Outlets West Branch
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Dream Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • The Nightmare Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!

What a great place for the avid angler or the family looking for a quiet get away. This fully restored cottage has a large, private yard perfect for relaxing and features 200+ ft of frontage on Flowage lake, which is famous for it's pike and bass fishing. Also included is frontage on the West Branch of the Rifle River for some of the best trout fishing in the state. A canoe and 3 kayaks are available for guest's use at no charge. When not enjoying the lake and river, you can entertain yourself with the pool table, Foosball table or other games included in the walk out basement. Other amenities include a lake side deck, a river side patio with outdoor fireplace, BBQ grill, washer and dryer, 3 televisions, and central air conditioning. The town of West Branch features great shopping including a Walmart and a Meijers store, a Dunhams Sporting goods store, and a ridiculous number of terrific restaurants, many of whom will deliver right to your door.

Property manager

Allen Morris
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

West Branch

Located in West Branch, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Dream Golf Course and The Nightmare Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Irons Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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West Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlets West Branch - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Irons Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • The Nightmare Golf Course - 16 min drive - 16.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rancheros Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing! located?

This family-friendly West Branch cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tanger Outlets West Branch and Irons Park. Mud Lake and Engle Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Winter Getaway

Wonderful place and location…if you are fishing, definitely check the seasonal limitations/ rules on the river with regards to closings on parts of the river for fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Great Stay!

We were blessed to have incredible weather for September, so we were able to enjoy this property about as much as you can in a short five days. The property and host are as advertised and more. Fishing, kayaking, hanging out in nature... what more could we have asked for? Thank you, Allen!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

florence n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan r.

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

Great

Very nice, clean, great location, great fishing, will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

The best rented vrbo weve ever stayed in !

The best , awesome , peaceful .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

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

Davis fishing trip

The stay was very nice place was awesome felt very homey the basement was great especially with all the rain we had but best of all the fishing was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert g l.

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

Vacation on the water

Clean, lots of room. Dinning room with a great view of the water. Relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of room outside. Close to town but not too close. Nice game room. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Quiet & relaxing

We had a quiet & relaxing time overall. One of us has mobility issues so the stairs & step into the shower, and step down onto the deck were a minor issue (had to buy a step stool).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Best VBRO we have had

Our family vacation at "Fish Camp" was wonderful, blending comfort and adventure seamlessly. Nestled by a serene lake and dam, we caught many small fish, and explored the calm lake by kayak. So convenient having shopping & restaurants nearby. The cottage is itself was a cozy & clean, providinuneveryone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

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

Mom's Getaway

We really had a great time! We enjoyed the game room and it was close enough to the places we wanted to go. We did choose not to go swimming as the water didn't look very inviting. It is called fish camp though, not swim camp. Instead we drove to the beach. We enjoyed the kayaks and watching the wildlife outside. We were a bit surprised by the amount of goose poop in the yard. After a little clean up we had a clear path though. Having 2 bathrooms was a huge plus as well! We really appreciated that our host was very good about responding quickly when we had questions. We enjoyed our stay at fish camp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Fish Camp was Great!!

We really enjoyed this place! Very clean, looked freshly painted , nice furniture, AC was much appreciated! The host thought of many details and supplies which made it very comfortable ! Kitchen was very well stocked. We loved the fishing -caught a big 20” pike right off the front grassy area! Kayaks were great, very close to golf courses. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle M.

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

Great Family Trip

Our group of 7 stayed for a week and we had so much fun. Even the non fishermen found plenty to do! The game room was a great way for the adults and teenagers to spend the evenings together. The lake is very peaceful and the house is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marie M.

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

Excellent weekend!

We had a wonderful time at this home. Everything was as Allan had said it would be and the fishing was great! Beautiful location and very peaceful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

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

Father's Day Outing

Perfect fathers day getaway. Great grandpa and grandson fishing experience. Very comfortable setting with walkout patio between the basement and the stream. Nice place to hang out early and enjoy your coffee and some reminiscing. The table stream side is handy. Definitely awesome views of the lake and wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary V.

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

Awesome Cabin/Location

We were in West Branch for a baseball tournament and the house was perfect for our family and was only a mile or so from the ball fields. We'll be looking to reserve this one again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

roger p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Future suggestions

Property was good,we bring seniors had difficulty with step down to the porch, porch to front deck was far greater than an 8.5 inches and dangerous. Stairs going to upstairs almost impossible to climb.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus W.

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

Perfect for golf in West Branch

It's excellent for a group of 6 to 8 golfing in West Branch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mich m.

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

Best of both worlds

The property was amazing you have the best of lakefront, views and river front. Listening to the dam and river was so relaxing, the lake is also very calm and the views are really nice. Fishing was amazing we caught largemouth bass, rock bass, and brown trout in the river we even cooked the fish over the fire. The house was cozy everyone had enough space (this was nice especially with 3 young adult sons). My sons especially enjoyed the basement pool table later in the evenings. House is very equipped and clean. Property is private one of the best home rentals I have booked for a holiday weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann H.

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

Great Setting

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and thoughtfully appointed. Great fishing on the lake, caught several 37 inch pike! Close to town, but very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

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

Bowling trip with friends

Great house had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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

Xmas get together

Great little spot to stay that's private but still close to town. Everything was clean and the cabin was furnished with everything we needed. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

turboandmooshi

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

Amazing house!

Very impressed with the house and its cleanliness. The basment gameroom was a hit. Beautiful views all around. Nicely appointed house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Great

Perfect place for fish camp
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus W.

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

Great home base for 4 to 8 people

Excellent accommodations for a group of 4 to 8 looking to fish or golf locally, or just get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Allen Morris

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My family and I have been enjoying our many summer vacations in the West Branch area our entire lives. It's a beautiful part of the state and we enjoy all of the outdoor activities the area has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home years ago and have since bought a larger home north of town. We still use "Fish Camp" for our own personal use, but we would like to share it with others so they may also enjoy the many happy times we have had there.

What makes this property unique

This property has a very rare and unique location. Being the old Dam-keepers home, it features water frontage and access to both the lake and the river, offering the best of fishing and recreation on both. Since Flowage Lk. is a smaller lake, it is much more calm and relaxed than some of the more well known lakes in the area. Even busy holiday weekends are quiet and relaxing. Spread out in the large, private yard, Take the canoe or kayak out for a fishing adventure, or just enjoy the unlimited lake views from your front deck. If it gets chilly, cuddle up next to the outdoor fireplace on the back patio. If it rains, head inside for a game of pool or Foosball, or kick back and enjoy one of the 3 big screen tvs. Brand-new Central air and full laundry facilities are the cherry on top of this perfect family vacation spot.

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