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Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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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
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Branch, MI
  • Place, Tanger Outlets West Branch
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Irons Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Nightmare Golf Course
    ‪14 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 looking for area attractions can visit Zettel Farms and Orchard and City 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 - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Irons Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 10 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • The Nightmare Golf Course - 14 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rancheros Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highway Brewing Co. - ‬4 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. Zettel Farms and Orchard and Mud Lake 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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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

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, cottage was everything we expected. Good communication with the host. Would recommend this to anyone who would like some peace and quiet so they can relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Jenison

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

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed fishing, bonfires, the game room and the closeness to town. Many great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Good fishing getaway

Secluded, comfortable, all the necessities + more, nice updates.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family weekend

Took our family for a relaxing getaway. It was amazing. Great location and great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David D., westland

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

Fantastic place

A group of friends out for their yearly weekend away. This place tops them all. Amazing place. Location. And amenities. This definitely could become our yearly spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

Amanda W.

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

Very enjoyable!!!

Was very relaxing and loved the house!! So cute. Close to everything, kids enjoyed the water and kayaking! And the pool table was fun!! Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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

Steven S.

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

Clean, Cozy, Accommodating, Relaxing

Owner was great to work with. Home was well kept, clean, everything we needed was there, couldn’t have asked for more. 100% recommended! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

billy w.

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

Relaxing

Very happy with the decision of booking this property. Very well taken care of and so relaxing with the dam water flowing. Was able to have fire and just sit in peacefulness. Will definitely be back. My family loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Great place to stay

Everything about this property was perfect. The house was clean, modern, very well kept, etc... My family and I enjoyed every moment. From the pool table downstairs to the all-inclusive kitchen, to the fishing, to the comfortable sleeping, and so on. Well done to the owners!! I recommend this property to anyone looking for the perfect place to enjoy family and friends in an extremely comfortable enviroment.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Awesome place!

This is a great place to stay. It is beautiful and very clean! Having the lake and the river was awesome. We caught a lot of fish. We enjoyed our stay here and plan on coming back! Al was great and responded very quickly to questions. Definitely recommend if you want a peaceful place to stay with beauty surrounding you and fishing! Can't say enough great things about this place. Also we loved all the fishing decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Excellent property and amenities

The property is loaded with literally everything you will need (inside and out) for a relaxing family weekend or a fishing trip with friends. Kayaks, life jackets and many other amenities included outside, while the indoor had everything and more. The boys loved the pool table in the basement and the beds and other furniture were very comfortable. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G., Redford MI

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

Cool House

Fish Camps was cool. The view of the lake was awesome especially at night. The house was exactly as advertised. It was well stocked and had plenty of towels, blankets, etc. It was comfy and the basement had all kinds of fun stuff going on. We would come back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

More than Fish Camp

This house is amazing, especially for someone who likes to fish. It’s uniquely positioned, adjacent to the Rifle River and Flowage Lake. Lots of options for outdoorsy people including enough yard space to play games. The house was extremely clean and well taken care of. The beds are foam and are really comfortable. The house is stocked with everything you could ever need. You can really tell the owner takes great pride in this property and it was clear that he wanted his guests to feel at home with all of the amenities. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Low key waterfront getaway

This was our first time using vrbo. Easy check-in/check-out. Clean and had everthing you need. Quiet location with walk in lake access for canoes, kayaks, etc close to the deck. We brought paddleboards and the water was perfect. We are fishing rookies but were able to catch a few bass in the lake. There were trout jumping out of the river other side of the house! Didn't catch one , but pretty obviously due to lack of skill. Lots of family quality time at night playing pool and board games. Wonderful vacation to wrap up summer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as told! I Plan on returning !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Echoes of past friends-and-family gatherings resonate in this updated yet still rustic cottage on the edge of a lovely lake and flowing river. It's easy to understand why generations of the owner's family have enjoyed this fish camp site. Do not expect five-star hotel accommodations here--rather a place that shows that many have been here before. There is no dishwasher, so expect to handwash everything you use before and after. The cooler weather did not allow us to get out on the lake, but we loved the view every day--instead we enjoyed the warmth of the outdoor fireplace and the comfy indoor furniture and game room for places to relax and have some fun. Allen was very responsive to my messages and seems to take care of issues that may occur. I hope to stay here again during future visits to my home town.
I suggested renaming it Mirror Lake on this perfect day.
View of the cottage from a mowed path along the lakeshore.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place! It’s beautiful and clean and so much fun! 5 stars isn’t enough it deserves 10! This is our second year as a family here for a fishing trip and we will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental has been consistently clean and well kept. Amazing location and amenities. I wish that all VRBOs were this good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

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

Can't think of a better spit for a Michigan lake side getaway

Fish camp has a wonderful spot on a smaller ( private feel) all sports lake. Rare to be able to combine those two settings. Also located next to the lakes dam, the gentle water fall sound adds to the relaxing experance of sitting by the lake and enjoying the lakeside view. The cottage is well stocked for all your daily needs and kept up well. Though we did not get to use it being that we were outdoors focused, the lower level has a wonderful game space with bar, pool table, foosball and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful location

We had a great time. All essentials were provided with the rental. Close enough to town to pop up there easily. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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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