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Welcome to Cousins Cottage!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manteno, IL
  • Northfield Square Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Olivet Nazarene University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kankakee River State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6

Special winter rates through February '24!
Cousins Cottage is an adorable 3 bedroom cottage located on the lake in small town Manteno. Pure relaxation - you can enjoy fishing, swimming and a local beach. Within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, gym, grocery store, parks and walking path. We are located on I-57 close to ONU, Bourbonnais , Bradley, Kankakee & Peotone and just a 45 minute drive from Chicago's Magnificent Mile.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Lakefront property

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (58 reviews)
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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
We offer paddle boats and fishing is good!
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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
Violation of rules, noise, illegal activities will result in immediate eviction.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manteno

Located in Manteno, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kankakee River State Park and Perry Farm Park, while Kankakee Railroad Museum and B. Harley Bradley House are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Route 66 Raceway or Chicagoland Speedway. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Manteno, IL

What's nearby

  • Northfield Square Mall - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Olivet Nazarene University - 12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Kankakee River State Park - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre - 33 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Route 66 Raceway - 41 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Kankakee Station - 18 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mayberry Junction - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage Sleeps 6 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Northfield Square Mall, Olivet Nazarene University and Perry Farm Park. Kankakee County Convention & Visitor Bureau and Kankakee Railroad Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin G.

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

Thank you!

This was a great stay for our group. The host was very kind and professional. Everything was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Wonderful weekend

In town for ONU graduation and it was a perfect retreat with all of the busyness of the weekend. The banana bread was a thoughtful added touch of ‘welcome.’
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylon M.

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

Absolutely wonderful

The location was exactly as advertised and local community was very nice and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ji K.

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

Awesome home

Great little cottage. Clean, cozy, and the water view was very scenic. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Welcoming

When we first arrived, it felt very welcoming and very cozy. The rooms were very nice and the banana nut bread was phenomenal I will say! my friends and I had a great time staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Beecher, US

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

Very Nice Experience

Excellent property! If you need a place to stay in Manteno, I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Maple Grove. MN

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

Excellent lakefront home

Very enjoyable and all was covered great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Graduation get away

We were in town for daughter’s graduation from OLIVET and couldn’t have found a more perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie J.

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

Wonderful!

Great property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Great Grandmas 95 Birthday

It was perfect place to catch up with my mother and sister from Florida. The place was very clean and had that at home comfortable feel. Would love to book it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Awesome!

Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Kayaking Vacation

This charming little cottage on the lake makes a great home base for all the wonderful activities and towns around Manteno. It is also a great place to hang out with great fishing and a lovely fire pit with a beautiful view of the lake. This is our 3rd summer staying here and it always feels like home thanks to Rondy and Annette!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was way more of a gem than we expected. It was such a treat and we definitely plan on staying again. The house itself was beautifully layed out and clean and spacious. Sunroom/game room was nice extra space, bedrooms nice, bathroom great to have the 2 sinks and the shower was great! The banana bread left to us was such a sweet touch. But let me tell ya, the lake was wonderful, the patio and grass area was such a serene and peaceful space. My son fished and couple of kids jumped in. The dock was very nice.l and spacious. The biggest surprise was the membership access to the beach over at the bigger lake, who knew, we went one day for just a couple hours because it was so close. Had a blast, we will be back! Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Clean & peaceful

Quaint property in a small peaceful town. Property was clean and the listing description was accurate. View of the lake in the backyard was very peaceful and soothing. And less than an hour away from the big city. Definitely will rent again the next time we are up this way!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived to the house with a surprise on the kitchen counter . An amazing banana nut bread made by Annette 😁 The house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui M.

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

Beautiful, quiet fishing

The weekend was perfect. We were able to have a nice fire the first night, the fish were biting, and the house was a perfect size for everyone to have their own space but also be comfy together. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Attention to detail

Attention the detail was immaculate. They truly go above and beyond from fishing poles and lawn chairs to Band-Aids and aspirin to curling irons and blow dryers. we were even greeted with a welcome card and a homemade banana nut bread on the counter. Just amazing. There’s a restaurant called Mayberry’s, this is like living in a Norman Rockwell painting.They truly thought of everything…
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad g.

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

Chad’s 50th

Awesome place in every way. Super clean, comfortable and chuck full of amenities. It’s on a small private lake with private dock. Walking distance to downtown (PJs Ice Cream) or Manteno Sportsman’s Club, which has another larger lake with a cool swimming beach with a diving board and bar/restaurant. You get a club pass for 6 too! And a homemade banana bread! This place was great!! We’ll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L., Commerce Twp

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

Perfect for Family Time!

Instead of staying at hotel, we opted to stay a VRBO. The Cousin's Cottage was perfect for our family. We could still participate in the Family Weekend HOCO events at Olivet but then spend our evenings together, around a table, playing games and relaxing, grilling out. We took advantage of a nice morning, sitting by the lake drinking our coffee. It was very enjoyable. There were plenty of beds for all our family members and we all got a good nights sleep!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Our stay was beyond our expectations! We were in town for a race event and it was the perfect getaway after a long day of racing. It’s tucked away in this peaceful, gorgeous town. We instantly fell in love with the property and town. The hosts were so kind they left us some homemade banana bread and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom and bedrooms were spacious. The entire house felt so inviting. It felt like we never left home! The backyard has plenty of seating and the views were beautiful. We loved our stay so much I already have plans to book this when we come back next year for our race. I was able to check the downtown portion out and it is so family friendly and feels like you’re in a hallmark movie. Thank you Annette for everything☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JP P.

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

Just what we needed

We needed a place for my family and friends to attend my mom's funeral. I can't imagine a more cozy and comfortable place to decompress as needed, or to celebrate as desired. The Christmas decorations were a big surprise and everyone was impressed with the thoughtfulness. It was our friends' first visit to Manteno and they loved it. The convenient walk to downtown allowed them to soak in more of the local flavor than if we stayed in a hotel. We highly recommend a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald N.

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

Second stay was even better than the first!

We had a great time during our stay! The property was clean and well stocked. Everything we needed was available. Fishing right in the backyard was a blast and my children loved it. This is the second time we have stayed here, and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Annette LaMore

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We have lived in Manteno all of our lives. Annette grew up on Lakeview Drive and knows the area and the lake very well. She spent her summers as a lifeguard when she was in high school. Rondy worked at his dad's gas station on Main Street. in fact, Rondy and Annette met at the gas station when she was 16 and he was 19. She pulled in to the pump to get gas for the first time after getting her driver's license. Rondy was working that day! There was an instant attraction between them. They broke up with the people they were going with and started dating. The rest is history!

Why they chose this property

Cousins Cottage is named for Annette's cousins who also lived on the lake at 71 W 5th. The cousins used to play in the backyard together. When their family moved to the other side of town the house was sold. Forty years later, when the house went up for sale, Rondy and Annette decided to purchase it and have been renting it out since.

What makes this property unique

Fishing is fun on Lake Manteno. Paddleboats are even more fun! You will enjoy the beauty of nature and all the wildllife you'll see. We have ducks, geese, turtles, frogs, lots of fish, many different kinds of birds including heron and hawks. Rabbits and squirrels love it here too!

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