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Lake Odessa Beach CottageLakefront, Walkable, in town, Restaurant and Beach less than one minute walk.A lakefront home with premium amenities situated in the heart of a picturesque town-where you can walk to everything. No need to jump back in your vehicle to seek out provisions and excursions. Just settle in and make your memories, on site and around town.Reviewers say it again and again--this property checks all the boxes. Waterfront? Check. Watercraft, Fireplace inside, firepit by the lake, hot tub, lightning quick Wi-Fi, full kitchen, laundry, ample free parking, easy self check-in? Check, check, and check to all that, and much more.TOWN AMENITIESJust steps away is the public Beach, local favorite Buddy's Restaurant, and beloved Dairy Queen. Just blocks away is a seven acre shady park with playground and pavilion, and the quaint, historic downtown, dotted with specialty shops, antique stores, and restaurants, and home to Michigan's best donut bakery. One mile north of the Cottage, you'll find world-class pickle-ball courts and another playground.SPECIFICS AND STATS-Halfway between Grand Rapids and Lansing, just two hours from Detroit, and three from Chicago-Professionally operated by the local owners (who live one street over)-In town, convenient to everything yet in a quiet residential setting-Lakefront (430 acres, all sports)-The fourth house down from the sandy beach with secure swim area and beach volleyball-Easily accessible on the ground level, no steps from front sidewalk to back deck-Hot Tub open 365 days/year. 100% fresh water and filter for each reservation; daily water maintenance.-Sprawling back patio with pergola, hanging lights, and deck overhanging lake-Private dock for fishing and boats (May 1-Oct 1)-4-seater paddle-boat, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddle-boards included (May 1-Oct 1)-Pontoon boat rental may be available Memorial Day through Labor Day (third party), ask your host for details.-Huge propane BBQ grill with spare propane tank-High-speed WiFi, 450 mbps+-High-end mattresses throughout -Custom extra long kitchen table seats 10-Coffee/tea/hot chocolate bar-Furnished with kitchen and laundry supplies and toiletries, towels, and bedding-Game closet (card and board games, and select sporting goods)-Detailed guest guidebook for area attractions within a half hour radius-Free street parking April 1-October 31, directly in front of the property-Free lot parking November 1-March 31, directly across from the property (30 seconds from the front door)Since opening in 2019, we have really honed our formula for assuring amazing getaways for our guests, but if any issue arises, we live just a block over and are on-call. Many properties are managed remotely, and some through third parties, but we (the owners, Jason and Carmen) are ready locally to go the extra mile for you.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).We welcome well behaved dogs! Please ask r/t cats..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Children must be closely supervised at all times..About customRules:-The Cottage sleeps 10 adults..-Please clean up your cigarette butts (smoking outside only). -Please no visitors; we only permit guests that are part of your reservation.,-Please no loud noises, 10pm-7am. The lake is chemically treated for algae "randomly", which can mean no swimming at times..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.We allow smoking outside, but never inside..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.