This charming lake cottage offers the perfect retreat for families or couples. Located just feet away from the water's edge, you can enjoy a peaceful morning stroll down to the lake and spot bass swimming along the seawall. The cottage features a cozy deck with a gas grill, picnic table, and comfortable seating area.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Couples retreat
This is a very comfortable cottage, perfect for your family or a couples get-a-way. While this cottage is not lake front it is just feet away from the waters edge. One of my best times of the day is to get a cup of coffee walk outside the cottage while the dew is still on the ground walk down to the lake. If you are quiet you will see the bass swimming along the sea wall. We have a pier to fish off of and to park a boat. The Cottage is a small Cottage but very comfortable equipped with everything you need. Just bring food. It is on a well so if you don’t like the well water you might consider bottled water. The deck outside has a gas grill and gas, along with table and other seating. We do have a fire pit area that other cottages surrounding also uses. Great time to meet other people. The shared beach area gives you chance to get cooled off or play in the sand.
The sun is warming as I walk to the lake. It is so quiet, you can sneak up on the bass that are swimming by the seawall. Walk out on the pier and watch as the swans and other birds fly by, and watch as the lake starts to wake up as the fish jump hungrily for their morning meal. Water fun abounds from your pier. Sunbathing swimming and fishing. At the end of the pier you can swim perfect for the swimmers and sun bathing! The pier has space for your boat. If you are not bringing a boat we can help you with a pontoon rental. Beach area is shared by others but plenty of sand for everyone. Sand toys are located at the beach area. We also have a wagon so you don't have to carry anything to the beach or pier. This cottage has a bedroom with a queen size bed and all bed linens. The second bedroom has a queen size bed, dresser and all bed linens. The living room has a sofa bed that pulls out to a queen size bed and all bed linens. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need for making a fresh summer meal or just heating up a pizza! Check out all the amenities we offer for the kitchen. We don't want you to have to pack like you are camping. Just bring your food and enjoy your time. The bathroom is small but has everything you need. Thirty bath towels, wash clothes, hand soap, and toilet tissue. Shower only sorry no tub. We do not have laundry area at this time but we do have a clothes line for wet towels and bathing suits. This is a comfortable cottage for four people but you can have up to six people if you like each other😀 this place gives you options to go to other areas to be alone or just have some down time. The outside area has a great shaded area with rocking chair to sit and read. The deck area has the picnic table, gas grill with gas, and chaise lounge chairs. For the enjoyment for little ones a swing set and play area is on site. This is a shared area with other renters of our cottages. Along with a fire pit, and fire wood. We encourage everyone to use this area and get to know others at the lake. Roast a marshmallow and make a friend.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Ski
Optional ski privileges
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Garden
Gas grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Outside only.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Optional ski privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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)
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
Rules
No fireworks
Quiet time 12 am to 8am please keep noise down as others enjoy sleep.
Cottage must look the same as you arrived. Except the beds do not get made again.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Warsaw, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oppenheim Woods and Big Barbee Lake, while Billy Sunday Home Museum and Kosciusko County Historical Society are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Warsaw travel guide
Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Big Barbee Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tippecanoe Lake and Webster Lake. Big Chapman Lake and Stanton Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Couples retreat Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had a great stay here. Kathy was a phenomenal host and was very helpful with every question we had. We had a 19ft bass boat and crew cab truck and had plenty of room to park. Can’t wait for next year!
What a nice little nugget this property location is for folks looking for a little get away. This was a great place to bring our boat for a long weekend. Chain of lakes are clean and people are super friendly! Kathy was super helpful in making sure we had everything we needed
Kim M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brittney P.
16 July 2018
Cute little cottage! Kathy is amazing and very acc
The cottage was very cute and clean! Can fit 4 comfortably. Ac’s worked perfect! Tv and WiFi included.The sofa is a pull out and the two beds are queens on opposite sides of the house for privacy. Perfect for my husband and 2 boys. Everything you need is already there!dishes, paper towel, spices, bathing towels, grill, all you need is your own beach towels and food. There was a cute little convinenece store right by our cottage and fine dinning right down the road! Yummy! Kathy is more than helpful and greeted us with a smile when we arrived! There is even room for your boat on her dock. Also, there is a public swimming beach for you a 2 min walk. Everyone was friendly and the fireworks were amazing!!
Great location, on the lake with spots to park a boat if you have one. We used the dock for fishing, enjoyed the sand and swim area, and used the row boat for a ride too!
We rented a boat from Tippy Marina so we spent one day on that lake. Next time I’d rent from Barbee marina so we could just park at the cottage and stay on our own lake all day. (Be sure to book in advance-we neglected that and we’re lucky to get a one day rental calling 2 weeks in advance at tippy).
We went to the grocery store and had most meals at the cottage. We grilled mostly but also used inside for breakfast-eggs, toast, pancakes. Kathy has some spices there and all utensils you’d need. Honestly the only thing I didn’t see that I have in my home kitchen is a blender—she even had a hand mixer!
My kids loved having the park area which is shared with Kathy’s other rental properties so they got to play with some new friends.
Kathy suggested a ski show in town and we had a blast watching the amazing trick skiers.
Grocery store was within 10-15 minutes of the cottage as were most things. Ritters ice cream was a favorite for my kids! There’s a nice little fishing store about 7 minutes away-I don’t fish but my kids wanted to and they were really nice and helpful.
We drove into some of the neighboring towns to check things out which was fun.
Kathy was so nice and checking in to be sure we had what we needed. We can’t wait to plan our next visit!
House was exactly as stated on the ad. Very quaint and cute house located about 75 feet down the road from the edge of the lake. The kitchen has all the things you would need for a weekend or longer stay. We were able to comfortably sleep 6 (2 adults and 4 teenagers). The bathroom and shower were fine.
The hostess was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and things to do when the lakefront was not on the plan. There were kayaks and paddleboards for use in the water. A long pier was good for impromptu fishing.
Would recommend staying here.
Nice and clean place that was great for what we were looking for. Like the fact you had a t.v. in each room. We were visiting Middlebury and amish country more than anything else and was a little bit of a drive but very manageable and we enjoyed the scenery and the people. Kathy was nice enough to offer us a boat ride even though we had already made other plans we did appreciate the offer. Thanks.
Owner was very nice and helpful! Small space but with everything we needed, and just a short walk from the lake with a dock for a boat. The day of our check out she even told us we could stay past check out time since there were no other visitors that day.
We had a fantastic time at the Ramona Cottage on Lake Barbee.
Kathy is a SUPER Host! The cottage has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. All you need is food. Kathy was quick to respond to us whenever we needed her. She took us on a wonderful Pontoon ride to show us all the lakes connected and gave us a bit of history about the area. The neighbors were so friendly and helpful as well. Outside the cottage is a large private deck with a glider, table and chairs and a gas grill. Also a fire pit area.The lake is a short walk from the cottage. We can't wait to come back again. Thanks Kathy!
We stayed here for a few days of relaxation on our way back to Chicago from Vermont. Kathy is a great host who is very attentive and cares about her guests and their experience. She is also very knowledgeable about the Barbie Lakes area, having spent her childhood on this property.
The cottage was well equipped, clean, and maintained nicely. It is part of a small group of cottages known as the Barbie Villas (which was operated as a resort long ago by Kathy's grandmother). There is a small convenience store 50 yards away, and a little restaurant on the water about a block further down. This cottage is just up the driveway from the lake and has access to the small beach and two piers. The cottage includes a nice gas grill and a really nice covered deck/pergola.
Fishing was good right off the pier, particularly in the early morning and evening. The lakes are very nice. Kathy was kind enough to take some time to give us a tour on her new pontoon boat.
Overall a very nice experience.
Our family has been renting Cottages around the North Webster area looking for a lake chain to call home. We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this Lake cottage for the weekend. Lovely place and plenty of space for our boats. I would definitely recommend staying with Kathy again.
The property was on a nice part of land, although some amenities were overexaggerated, it sufficed.
Although small, there was plenty to do in and around the property. Myself and my other friends loved the area and the waterfront. We were mildly disappointed that the TV didn't work, as well as the lack of propane gas for the grill. We also attempted to cook burgers on the stovetop inside, but the fan didn't work very well, which led to some smoky problems. Overall this property was a nice place to stay for a weekend, but the amenities are a tad overexaggerated.
Joshua S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Kevin C.
27 July 2018
Nice little getaway.
The cottage is a fantastic little get away. We really loved the opportunities to fish a little, relax a little and not to far from town. The only downside was no direct TV but we made.the time pass with card games.
Kevin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lucy O.
11 July 2017
Great weekend
The Ramona cottage was perfect for us. We greatly enjoyed our stay. Our only complaint would be that we didn't stay long enough, and that's on us... Kathy and her family were very nice and welcoming. We would definitely stay there again!!
Lucy O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
2 June 2017
Very nice place to stay
Absolutely enjoyed it
Jim S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Donna M.
18 Aug 2016
Charming, homey, just what I needed!
My stay at the Ramona cottage at Big Barbee Lake was fantastic. I only wish I had a few more days there. Kathy, the owner was over the top helpful and guided us to the most terrific sights, restaurants and activities. She respected our privacy, and at the same time made us feel very welcome. The food was spectacular at the Barbee Hotel, and I am NOT a foodie! The lake was not congested with tons of watercraft vehicles and the water was warm for swimming and relaxing. I will definitely be returning. If you are looking for a quiet get away from the hectic busy life, I sincerely recommend this location!
Donna M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
20 June 2016
Cozy Cottage
Cozy, clean, had everything one would need for comfortable vacation. Included was a nice deck (seperate from the house) that included a large grill and covered table/chairs. Parking was great. Owner was most accommodating & helpful. We had a fun weekend. We recommend this lake cottage.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Reanne M.
18 May 2016
Great experience for my family & i!!
This place was amazing the owner Kathy was on top of everything making sure we had a fun filled vacation. Everything was clean, convenient & more than I expected. Great fishing spots & boat rides! I recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing but good time!!
Reanne M.
Archival
8/10 Good
26 Mar 2016
Great time, good fishing very, clean cottage
Enjoyed the week very much. Kathy was awesome. Very personable and accommodating. The cottage was very clean and modern. She provides the little extras so you don't have to bring everything from home. Just booked for 2016! Caught some nice fish, very relaxing and great food and fun at Barbee Hotel and Danny's sports bar. Half price pizza on Tuesdays.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Josh S.
6 Aug 2015
Weekend Getaway- CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN Lakehouse
Kathy is awesome and we have stayed here a few times. We always get worried about a vacation rental and the cleanliness of them, this one is top notch and spotless. Always clean and always decorated amazing at this lakehouse. Its what a lakehouse should feel like- dont forget your flip-flops
this area is a great getaway for a small family or even 2 couples as the bedrooms are far apart from each other- the value is great for the location and all the amenities. Great little beach, food and a bar or 2 within walking distance- We always have an awesome time- thanks Kathy