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Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake!

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A two-story house with a deck, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A lakeside dock with boats, a grassy area, and a forested hill in the background.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a television.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining area with a stone wall, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by white chairs with cushioned seats. A stone fireplace with a wooden mantel is visible in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Donnell Lake

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Washer/dryer
  • Street parking available
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Vandalia, MI
  • Place, Donnell Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Paradise Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Game Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Vandalia

Located in Vandalia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Park Shore Golf Course and Swiss Valley Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Vandalia, MI

What's nearby

  • Donnell Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paradise Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Diamond Lake - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 34 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 42 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Twirl - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sherry Lee's Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Broadway Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Donnell Lake and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Paradise Lake. Diamond Lake and Curtis Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family fun week

This was our 6th year staying there and loved it again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! It was a great place for family to come visit us. Growing up in Indiana, but living in Colorado it was so great to live the lake life again! The dock was great for the boat we rented and we had so much fun! Big dining table was great for evening meals and playing cards and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet large home on the lake.

This home has absolutely everything you need. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can’t wait to go back. Perfect Galveston getaway!

Exceeded our expectations for a weekend getaway! The unit was clean and had everything we needed. The pool area was beautiful and well-maintained, and the short walk to the beach made it easy to come and go throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better location or a more relaxing stay. Highly recommend and would definitely return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Getaway

Property was as advertised. Everything was satisfactory. We were there during a very hot week of 95 degree weather which made the lake that much more desirable, but the ac had a hard time keeping up with the great room, & loft areas. We were able to catch sunfish, perch and bass right off of the dock. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed fishing right off the dock and that you would return. The air conditioning unit was checked and confirmed to be in good working order before the season began. However, during extremely hot and humid weeks, with heat indexes reaching 100°F or more, the system can struggle to keep the great room and loft areas as cool as smaller rooms.To help maintain a comfortable temperature, we recommend keeping the sliders and windows closed, adjusting the mini blinds to block direct sunlight, and using the ceiling fans (located in each bedroom, the kitchen, great room, and game room) as well as the stand fan to keep the air circulating."
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dock

I complained about the dock last year and once again the dock needs to be repaired! It would only take a few new bolts and level it off to make it much safer to use. The rest of our stay was excellent! Looking forward to going back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice!

The Vandalia home is clean, spacious and very nice. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies and appliances. The rooms were very nice and the loft bedroom is huge! If not for the boat dock in need for repairs I would have given 5 stars. The location, although far from any decent grocery shopping is very nice. The lake is very clean but be careful with your boat as there are some shallow areas (I actually bent my prop by the boat ramp). Overall it was a fantastic week in Vandalia!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Perfect for three couples get-together!!

Everything was as described and as pictured. Except the grill. The men were rather disappointed that it was so dirty. The ladies cooked in the kitchen which was well supplied. Even caught a couple fish right out front. The contact person was in touch often to make sure everything was alright. It was rather cool to be grilling out anyway, so it wasn't that big of a deal.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Large Airy Common Space, Plenty of Comfy Seating

We rented for my family plus to stay for weekend Wedding at Camp Tannadoonah. After checking in we decided to pivot the place for all the girls to get ready for the big event at this lakehouse because it was perfect! Lots of room for two makeup artists and two hair stylists to ready up eight girls with lovely natural light coming in the plentiful floor to ceiling windows. It will make for great photos!!! Also the deck with lake backdrop, perfect for photos. Lots of comfy seating for everyone! Beds were to my liking, with two of the bedrooms on the first floor, so great! Both bathrooms are very large and complete. Kitchen feels loved and lived in with plenty of glasses, mugs, plates to use. Long driveway for nice safe parking. Owner was very quick to respond to each question I had. I feel very lucky to have picked Evolve and this particular lakehouse for our perfect occasion. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful lake property

The home is very large and comfortable. Owner is very responsive!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake house

2nd year staying there and will probably do it again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Get Together

This lovely, spacious place provided our family of 8, including 2 children, lots of space, light & comfy seating to enjoy ourselves in spite of the rainy weather. There were extra chairs to give each of us a place at the inside dining table and a well stocked kitchen with all the plates, glasses, silverware and room to make our own delicious meals. Thanks to Charlene, the grill was freshly cleaned and we had lots of propane for the meats. We did bring a grill mat to protect the grill as well as the food. The deck would have been great if the weather had cooperated and the lake view was amazing, misty mornings and even swans. Wish the dock had been left in the lake for us during the few breaks in the weather. We went for walks in the neighborhood instead. Would love to rent again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Summer vac

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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