Little Otter Retreat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fremont, IN

Pokagon State Park13 min walk
Lake James6 min drive
Trine University11 min drive
Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This quiet lake front cottage built in 2021 located on Little Otter Lake in the Lake James Chain offers the best of both worlds. Little Otter Lake is great for fishing, kayaking and swimming. A fifteen minute boat ride through the Big Otter Lake channel connects you to skiing, tubing and more on Snow Lake, Lake James and Jimmerson Lake. Row boat is included in the rental, however you will need to provide your own speed boat or pontoon boat. Dock space is available.

This single story, 800 square foot home, with 60 feet of lake frontage has all the amenities needed for a great vacation. The interior of the cottage is clean and inviting, with quartz counter-tops, stone fire place, hardwood heated floors and washer and dryer. There is one bedroom with a queen bed, one bathroom with walk-in shower, plenty of closet space and no steps. There is a 320 square foot deck overlooking Little Otter Lake that provides a great view with a retractable awning. Inside, the many windows allow for an outside feel with the comfort of the indoors. There is a private driveway with beautiful landscaping. This is a wonderful way to get away even during the fall and winter months.

Our Little Otter Retreat is located 1 mile from Pokagon State Park which offers tobogganing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. A public access boat ramp is located 1 mile from the cottage. Two local wineries and one brewery are within 5 miles as well as a variety of local and chain restaurants.

The cottage has both shaded and sunny areas while the beach is firm and great for swimming. Little Otter lake is known for great fishing and Tri-State Bait and Tackle is only 0.2 miles away. Potawatomi Snowmobile trails with 35 miles of trails, are 7 miles away.

Property manager

David Panning

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Queen air mattress is available upon booking.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No illegal activity No loud music No excessive fireworks

Speed limit on the lane is 10 mph

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Fremont

Located in Fremont, this cottage is on a lake. Briali Winery and Satek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Fremont, IN

What's nearby

Pokagon State Park - 13 min walk
The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont - 3 min drive
Lake James - 6 min drive
Lake James Golf Club - 9 min drive
Trine University - 11 min drive

Getting around

Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Corner Pocket Tavern - 8 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 9 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Otter Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Otter Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Otter Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Little Otter Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pokagon State Park, The Outlet Shoppes at Fremont and Briali Winery. Red Barn Acres and Satek Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

24 Apr 2024

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

Lakehouse

Clean property with excellent view of lake. Peaceful and quiet

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

24 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing

This place was beautiful and clean, we enjoyed the oversized deck the best we could with the weather being cold. It was great to have the fireplace, to come in and warm up with. The hosts were very friendly and provided us with good information about the area. We hope to visit again when the weather is warmer.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake S.

6 Mar 2024

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

Excellent Rental!

If I could give more than 5 stars to the property and management I would! In many ways this place was the nicest VRBO I have stayed at by far and the property management was exceptional. I will be staying here next time I am in town.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha A.

6 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful lake home

it was a overly stay, so quiet and peaceful. We would lov to go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

31 Aug 2020

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

Picture perfect getaway.

From start to finish, our stay could not have been better. The owners are absolutely delightful and very attentive. The property is perfect! My husband, kids, and I played all day - on the rafts, row boat, kayak, and floating dock - and relaxed all evening sitting at the fire pit and watching the peaceful lake from the balcony. We simply didn't want to leave this amazing spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by David Panning

We love our little Lake Cottage. We are both teachers at local schools here in Indiana and love time away at the lake. We have been on the Lake James Chain through relatives for over 35 years. However the Little Otter Retreat is a place we can call our own.

Why they chose this property

This property offers everything you would want in a cottage. From the quiet shores of Little Otter Lake to the fun and excitement of Lake James, this 60 foot of lake frontage property has it all. We love the beach which is great for swimming, and fishing off the dock. Inside is neat, open, and inviting with great views of the lake along with an amazing deck with awning. Everything is new, clean and modern.

What makes this property unique

Little Otter is a great fishing lake and is accessible to five additional lakes. It is also one mile away from the entrance to Pokagon State Park. The cottage was built in 2020 with a new appliances and a modern feel. It is cozy, comfortable, and a perfect get-a-way home for two.

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