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Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment!

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Edwardsburg vacation home

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Edwardsburg, MI
  • Place, Eagle Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Coberts Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edwardsburg

On the beach.You'll find Eagle Lake and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Painter-Juno-Christiana Lake and Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eagle Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Coberts Lake - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Long Lake - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • University Park Mall - 13 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flat Rock Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bare Hands Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fat Cams at Garver Lake - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment!

Four bedroom, two bath home right on the Lake, with an outside deck (12 x 16), with a wheelchair ramp. Small beach with shallow water at edge.

Boat rental and delivery available through Corey Lake Marina. (Call Bob or Pat )
Boat rental and delivery also available from Brett at Sister Lake
Boat and water trampoline rental also available from Park shore Marina in Cassopolis
Horseback ride in Cassopolis at Diamond-D-Ranch.

Restaurants close by: Eddies Steak Shed 3.5 miles; 4 Square Bar 1 mile; Taco Bell 1 mile; McDonalds 1.5 miles; Bennigans, Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, etc. 3 miles; Hardings Market 1 mile; Martins Supermarket 4 miles; Walmart 5 miles; Also, Garver Lake Golf Course 1 Block; Stables 2 blocks; Notre Dame 15 minutes away.
Vacation Cancellation insurance is highly recommended. Very reasonable rates. There is an optional laundry cleaning fee of $75, and a grill cleaning fee of $75. Call Cathy to discuss the checks for these charges.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Vacation at Garver Lake

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! to downtown Edwardsburg?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Edwardsburg.

Vacation at Garver Lake ~ Private Beach For Your Enjoyment! Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 69 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shar P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked well for us!

Nice little spot. 5 beds (1 bunk set) so can fit 10 individuals. We had 4 adults and 3 kids so every kid got their own bed. Backyard is large enough for a group of 10 or so to comfortably hang out. There was lots to do for the kiddos: fire pit, fishing (worms sold down the road), paddle boats, and even a bit of a sandy beach. Boats can be rented.Owners are responsive and care about guests having a good time. Note: do bring your own shampoo and soap for bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was as expected from description and pictures. The property was very nice for my family. The internet was bad dropping programs. We enjoyed the water and being outdoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay, close to many things. Nice little lake, even though the weather did not cooperate. We had 7 adults, 1 toddler & 2 dogs. We only were there for a short time but was fine for us all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Skye H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

loran H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Definitely not worth the price. Deck was filthy, no dish rags, coffee maker quit working, shower backed up, bathroom sink leaked, two rolls of toilet paper, screen on deck door ripped, front door wouldn't shut. Fought flies. Had to wash all the sheets and remake beds. Son had to put steps on the dock so we could use. Forgot he had to rake the debris from beach front too, Left the place in better condition than we found it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM & TRISHA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We rented this property for the weekend to have a little getaway for our family. There was only seven of us so it was perfect our sister mostly uses of wheelchair so it a pleasant surprise when we seen the wheelchair ramp going up to the back deck we all enjoyed ourselves and made some great memories with her. Everyone on and around the lake was friendly. We love the little beach area attached to the property and the fire pit it just has a really nice cabin feel, even though it’s a house. We would definitely rent this property again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vern-Linda R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs work.

Nice people good communication but over all the house needs some work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista W., Carmel IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint lake cottage

Our family of six with four children had a wonderful time at this lake house. It’s certainly not brand new but it’s very functional— like very high end camping. It is a nice little lake house with plenty of toys for the kids and room to spread out. The refrigerator is cold and I didn’t see any bugs in the house. we really loved the clean water and the wide assortment of beach toys for the kids. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Garver lake

Pictures that they show online are out of date place is a little dirty did not like the fact we had to do laundry and vacuum before we left. Did not realize this before we signed up. I give it a two and a five
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location.

The cottage was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

roger g.

lake front

wonderful stay, beautiful lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy C.

Great beach

The grands kids had a blast! They enjoyed the beach and grandson caught his first fish there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to gather & spend time at the lake!!

We had an absolutely wonderful time with our children and grandchildren at this house on Garver Lake! There was plenty of room for all of us & the living room layout was fantastic! We could all sit around on the couches talking to each other!! The deck was nice an enjoyable under the trees. We had problems with flies on the deck, but that was due to previous renters not putting all the trash out. Once all 4 trash bins were empty, the problem subsided. We had a wonderful time and hope to be back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside Getaway

We had a lovely week at Kathy's cottage! She was quick to respond to all my questions beforehand, and check-in/check-out was a breeze. We spent the first half of the week with friends and the second with family. The water is clean and easy to walk into through the sandy beach. My friend's young son has autism and spent HOURS in the shallow trying to catch fish with a bucket. They come right up to you and swim around :) The younger kids loved swimming, the older kids loved fishing off the pier and the moms loved the relaxation, beautiful scenery, and quiet lake. We saw plenty of wildlife...caught a turtle, watched a hawk dive in the lake and catch dinner, saw muskrats, a hummingbird, a red-winged blackbird, baby bunnies and plenty of ducks and geese. The house is very cottagey. Kitchen is fully stocked. Laundry is in the house and very convenient. There's a new outdoor grill and good size deck. Plenty of extra bedding, towels, toilet paper, etc... There is WiFi in the home, but reception is not great. The pier is a bit rickety, and the ladder off the end is very slippery, so be careful. There’s a nice firepit in the front that we made smores on nightly. Don’t forget your firewood! We had great weather while we were there, and there was plenty of shade in the yard, and also plenty of sun throughout the day. A great combo. The one day it rained, we hung out inside and played the games we brought (plenty of room on the living room floor for Twister and comfy couches along all walls for movie nights). Bring your own games and playing cards just in case. I suggest renting the paddle boat from Kathy. It was a fun little perk that everyone enjoyed! All in all we had an awesome time on Lake Garver! Nice clean lake and cottage, beautiful views, lots of space, quiet, and fun. It’s also super close to South Bend/Notre Dame, Indiana so that my parents and sister’s family could easily come up for the day. I highly recommend Kathy’s cottage. It made me realize we need to be doing this every summer. I’ll start saving up now! Thanks Kathy :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice quiet lakefront home

good view, good place to walk, great deck, good dock to tie up our fishing and ski boats
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place with plenty of room!

This was a nice lake home on an all sports lake. There are four bedrooms and plenty of living room space for everyone! We had a great family vacation! The owner was very accommodating and helpful. We were able to dock our boat on the pier without a problem. The public access is two doors down. We had a really nice relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous relaxing time at the lake!

My family rented this cottage for a nice relaxing getaway and weren't disappointed! The owner was wonderful to work with and very attentive to helping to make sure we enjoyed ourselves; from giving us ideas of things to do, to helping out with kayaks and paddle boats! We chose this place for a number of reasons, one being that we could bring our dog. She loved it also! Being able to sit on the private beach with our dog, while my husband fished off the dock , and my Mom sat on the deck was exactly what we all needed to start off our summer! The owner said she was continuing to do updates to the property and we look forward to going back and seeing what she's done. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for what we needed!

The house was pretty much just as listed/shown in the description. Beds were comfortable with plenty of extra blankets and pillows for kids to lounge around wherever. The kitchen was pretty stocked with everything we needed - the only thing we needed that we didn't come across was a lighter because the grill did not light on its own. Bathrooms were good and clean when we arrived. Having a washer/dryer came in handy. The leather couches in the living room do shed quite a bit but they were comfortable and it was nice to have somewhere that everyone could sit together and hang out when the mosquitos were too much to be outside. We rented a boat and tube for a full day on Diamond Lake which is only 15 minutes from the house. The kids went in the water a bit at the house, but the mosquitos were pretty insane, so we didn't spend as much time outside there as we would have liked. There's no real lighting outside on the deck, so if you are grilling after sunset, might want to bring a flashlight or lantern or something. Grill worked fine other than needed a lighter to start like mentioned earlier. Check-in and out process was beyond easy and the host called to check in on the first day and last day of our trip. House was close enough to stores and restaurants whenever we needed anything (less than 10 minutes to everything). Overall this was a great find and I would recommend it. Great for families. We had two families with five kids total ages 11-17.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa B., Edwardsburg, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous sunrise

The cabin is in a beautiful location with a gorgeous sunrise. There’s a very nice deck outside the house and beachy area where our family gathered we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luz A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to create family memories

I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

My family (my husband, 2 teenage sons, and my father) stayed for the weekend and this was a perfect spot for us. It was peaceful and quiet. I loved that the house was on the beach. Tons of pillows and blankets were provided, kitchen was stocked (we took a break from cooking), and the couches were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Juan G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy

Neglected property nothing like the website listing. Fraudulent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent beach area, good location

Overall: We had a very nice time and the beach is great! However, given the items I have listed below we would not stay here again. The positive: We (a family of 4, including 2 young children) had a very nice time together. This was a somewhat last minute plan and it was difficult to find places late in the summer. The weather was excellent so we spent most of our time outside. The beach area is great and was perfect to occupy small children. The sandy bottom and area between the docks was great for little kids just learning to swim. There is a small grassy yard with a nice picnic table. The public launch is just 2 doors down so it was very easy to rent a pontoon through a local marina. We had no problems with the cable, although Wifi is an open (no password) network which might be a problem for some. The negative: The house itself is in need of a professional deep cleaning. You should note that there is no separate cleaning fee (I did not notice this) so you are expected to clean the house including bathrooms before departure. Also, note there is a separate grill cleaning fee. Since the grill was not clean upon our arrival (there was grease etc on the grates) we just chose not to grill rather than have to clean it per the owner's written instructions before leaving. The nonstick coating on most pots/pans was scratched beyond safe use so we purchased a pan for cooking which was not a big deal since shopping is close. Two bedrooms are connected by a small closet that does not have doors so these rooms are not private from each other aside from a blanket hanging on the clothes rod. Another bedroom door does not close, so this is also an issue with privacy and noise coming from the living room/kitchen. There are not many places to put suitcases or clothing (closets or dressers or tables.) The dressers are largely filled with extra linens. The closets did not have much room. The window coverings are mainly sheers and do not allow much for much darkening or privacy. It is also unclear how this house would sleep 15 as described in the listing so it is recommended to check on sleeping arrangements with the owner if you have a very large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Chelsie B.

Girls weekend

We had a great weekend at this little lake house. There were a few issues though. The place wasn’t very clean when we arrived. There were flys in the house. There were random things stuffed away in the house. Very cluttered. Awful musty smell. Had to set up some diffusers to get rid of the smell. The listing states that it sleeps 15 people. This is incorrect. It only sleeps 9 in the beds and then an additional 3 people can sleep on the couches. So it sleeps 12. She told me she counted the recliners as a bed. Who can sleep in a recliner all night?? We had 13 on the second night we were there so one of the girls ended up just going home that night to sleep in her own bed since she lived 10 minutes down the road. The fire pit was great! It was perfect for our girls weekend. We were also asked to wash the sheets and make the beds but I was still charged a cleaning fee and a laundry fee. Which is kind of crappy in my opinion since we only used the washer and dryer to wash the sheets with. So overall... great location, great little outdoor situation but disappointed with the inside of the house. She did however let us check in early. we had an option to stay late on check out day but we left by noon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020