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Live & Love Life on the Lake at Sunset Cottage!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
  • Place, Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Live & Love Life on the Lake at Sunset Cottage!

Plan your next getaway at our cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath sunset cottage just footsteps from the shores of the South Twin Lake. Nestled deep in the quiet country setting of Howe, Indiana, it’s the perfect place to come if you’re looking to disconnect from the daily grind or spend some time with friends and family swimming, fishing or just relaxing.

Kickback in our sunroom with amazing waterfront views from every angle or lounge and unwind while watching the large flat screen TV in the living room. Internet is provided. The house is comfortably furnished and comes with an window a/c unit in the main living area and ceiling fans throughout the home to keep you cool in the warm months. With queen beds in each room and a sleeper sofa, the space sleeps up to 6 people. The kitchen comes fully loaded with basic kitchenware, dishes & silverware, a standard refrigerator & stove, as well as a microwave and coffee maker. Dine indoors at the kitchen table or al fresco on the porch. Enjoy brunch or grill up dinner overlooking the beautiful lake. The property also comes with 2 paddle boards included in the rental fee so you can cruise along the lake, or just relax on the shore and take in the incredible technicolored sunsets.

The Twin Lakes in Howe Indiana are considered to be some of the cleanest lakes in the entire state. This is a spring-fed, non-sport, private lake with no speed boats or jet-skis. While our lakeside cottage is remote, it’s only about 10 minutes from the 80-90 toll road. Shopping is conveniently located 15 minutes north in Sturgis, Michigan where you'll find a Walmart, Meijer, Walgreens, CVS, Dollar General and many restaurants.

Interested in exploring the area a bit? We are only 15 minutes away from Shipshewana Indiana, where you can get to know some of our Amish neighbors. Check out the Shipshewana flea market, enjoy some authentic homestyle Amish cooking, an afternoon carriage ride, or a show at the Blue Gate Theatre. We are also only an hour from Kalamazoo Michigan, Fort Wayne, Indiana and South Bend, Indiana. Check out our fighting Irish at Notre Dame.


House Rules & other details about the Property:
- Our home is smoke-free and pet-free.
- To ensure all our guests enjoy peace of mind during their stay, we vigorously disinfect the entire home after every visit and wash all linens and bedding, including comforters, after every guest. Due to COVID-19 regulations, we no longer provide perishable foods.
- Additional convenience and safety features include smart door & outdoor security cameras.
⁃ Parking for up to 4 cars free. No street parking available.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Howe

Located in Howe, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Oaklawn Terrace Park and North Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park and Deutsch Kase Haus. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Howe, IN

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 16 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 16 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 17 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live & Love Life on the Lake at Sunset Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Live & Love Life on the Lake at Sunset Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live & Love Life on the Lake at Sunset Cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live & Love Life on the Lake at Sunset Cottage! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Oaklawn Terrace Park and Cedar Lake Golf Club. Green Valley Golf & Health Club and Sturgis Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying at Sunset Cottage! Peaceful, private vacation. Great nearby restaurants as well.Host Krista Mayo is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Weekend stay

Very relaxing, nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS F., Monroe, OH

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

Relaxing Getaway

Cozy getaway close to Shipshewana.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful weekend at the lake! Our family had the best time kayaking and paddle boarding. The house had everything we needed. Quiet neighborhood for a peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

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

Quiet Cottage for relaxing

Sunset Cottage was a great fall retreat for relaxing, reading, enjoying the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Delightful Stay

Host provided everything needed for a pleasant stay. House was clean, pretty, well-equipped, just feet from the lake. Beds were comfortable but one was really high off the floor. Porches were pleasant. I would recommend this place. Husband and I stayed for 3 days in Spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Cozy, comfortable and perfect for the occasion

Looking for a special quiet place to spend time with my daughters for a mother's day getaway, I chose the perfect spot. It was everything I hoped for, comfortable, cozy and right on the water. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this property. It was clean, and so peaceful. It was right on the lake with many lake toys to play with. We would definitely love to go back. The host was very easy to get a hold of.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

The D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Place on the Lake

Small little house on the lake. The lake is beautiful. 2 small bedrooms. The bedrooms have newer floors. Good water pressure in shower. Most likely best used as a summer rental where what you want is a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

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

Peaceful!

We loved the small lake and also…what do you use on your towels? We want to get that!! The cottage is very comfy and loved all the ceiling fans as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here! The view of the lake was gorgeous and it was a very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This cottage was disgusting. There were bugs, crawling all over the kitchen and living room. The bathroom toilet was disgusting! Behind the doors in the bedroom were cobwebs, filled with dust and hair; it was disgusting. The kitchen table was dirty. The counters as well as the stove were dirty. The sink needed to be scrubbed. Patio doors going out to the enclosed porch we’re disgustingly dirty. The porch with the fire table was filthy as well as the area where the grill was. The kitchen floor was-dirty. Hadn’t been vacuumed or mopped. I was so disappointed on arriving at this cottage, which I was looking so forward to staying at. I called Vrbo immediately in regards to this unacceptable situation. Within 30 minutes we left the property ; booked a hotel. we drove all the way from Massachusetts to stay at this cottage. Unacceptable. I have submitted a video as well as photos to Vrbo. I do not recommend this property. Unless you don’t care about cleanliness. Unfortunately, the photos are too large and I cannot upload them
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful cottage that's conveniently close to several tourism hubs . we had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cottage. Clean. Everything we needed and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and enjoyed our stay. My only recommendation is to turn the window unit on prior to guest arriving. It was ninety degrees outside and felt about the same inside the house. It took until the next morning to cool it down enough. Otherwise beautiful stay on the lake. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The water is so blue! We love being able to go out and not have to worry about weeds. The cottage had everything we needed! If we did need to go get something down the road was Dollar General and we found extra stuff there!Krista was very responsive to anything going on or questions we had! We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Trudy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home was quite small but also had lots of furnishings that made it difficult for us to move around since we are seniors with mobility limitations. There are few places to use a walker. The sliding door to the porch was extremely heavy to operate as well as the heavy metal security bar. The gravel driveway made it hard to load and unload our vehicle. I also overlooked the fact that there was no dishwasher when I booked it. The property is definitely suited for a younger family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Sunset Cottage very much. Sunsets were beautiful (see photo) and accommodations were great. Only issue we had was the coffee maker was not advertised as a Keurig. Minor setback was quickly resolved with a visit to the local Walmart .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat guests. It could have been cleaner, not sure they even wiped things down in the kitchen: table, countertops, fridge. Bathroom sink and tub didn’t look very clean and could feel crumbs/dirt on the floors when I walked. The grill flamed when we tried to cook fish so lots of grease… like the location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Great getaway for some down time!

This was our family's second time at Sunset Cottage. The lake is a "no wake" lake, in a quiet neighborhood, so it was very peaceful. Kayaks and paddle boards were made available, and we used them every day. Swimming was wonderful--the lake is very clear! There are an abundance of turtles on South Twin lake.Check in was a breeze. There is a Meijer and Wal Mart in Sturgis, MI, which is a short drive away, for when you need groceries/supplies. Sturgis also has a used book store (Lowry's), and LaGrange, IN, has Foltz Bakery for when you need doughnuts. The owner is very responsive. The cottage was clean when we checked in--I think she puts a lot of effort into running Sunset Cottage. 6 of us (2 adults, 2 teens, and 2 under 12) stayed comfortably in the cabin. I would not hesitate to book this cottage again. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a weekend and it was perfect! The rental has so much to do, paddle boards, kayaks, a paddle pontoon, and pontoon rental. The pontoon rental was amazing, it was dropped off to us and picked up. It was so peaceful. I cannot say enough good things of the service and response time of the owners. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to many!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an adorable cottage, enjoyed the fishing, kayak & paddle boards.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Short Get Away

We enjoyed our stay in the area. Finally saw a great sunset on our last night. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view

Location and beautiful views of the lake and sunsets from outdoor/sun porch made for relaxing stay. Short drive to all there is to do in Shipshewana was convenient. Cottage furnishings are dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen Z.

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

Everything we needed it to be

Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Krista Mayo

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