Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!

West Branch, Michigan
$307 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

What a great place for the avid angler or the family looking for a quiet get away. This fully restored cottage has a large, private yard perfect for relaxing and features 200+ ft of frontage on Flowage lake, which is famous for it's pike and bass fishing. Also included is frontage on the West Branch of the Rifle River for some of the best trout fishing in the state. A canoe and 3 kayaks are available for guest's use at no charge. When not enjoying the lake and river, you can entertain yourself with the pool table, Foosball table or other games included in the walk out basement. Other amenities include a lake side deck, a river side patio with outdoor fireplace, BBQ grill, washer and dryer, 3 televisions, and central air conditioning. The town of West Branch features great shopping including a Walmart and a Meijers store, a Dunhams Sporting goods store, and a ridiculous number of terrific restaurants, many of whom will deliver right to your door.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Sam

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    Perfect weekend stay.

  • Brenda C.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 10, 2026

    Beautiful lake cottage, fishing was awesome, 3 nice bass. Enjoyed the kayaks. Very peaceful and quiet. Would stay again.

  • john M.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2026

    Stayed May 24, 2026

    loved the set up; the upstairs bedroom was like it's own on suite. I would change your note on the amentities; address that there is no boat launch on the lake; and you can bring a carry down boat. There are a couple of areas in the lake that are very shallow and can ground your boat on; one is near the shore by a home on the point between the small island and the shore on the left side. The second is in the cove farther down where there are two homes; one is brown the other is gray; just mention you will have to get in that area by staying close to those homes. It might be worth while to set a mooring post to on the shore to tie boats up to; that would prevent boats from drifting off. I can tell you that you have a lot of legal sized bass in the lake because they were spawning, and multiple ones were jumping out of the water. Great to watch, but it made it tough to fish; not your fault. I don't know if the batteries in the dartboard were getting weak; it would come on, but not keep score. Could be I couldn't figure it out. If its working, may need to post instructions on using. Big thumbs up to the bowling alley in town; we went there one night and got a bundle to bowl and mini golf; good entertainment. There was not a easy hole on that course; the staff there were great. I would mention you have a dvd/vcr combo and tell people to bring their own movies, as I did not see a collection. The cottonwood can be problem for allergy sufferers. Worth mentioning.

  • Gabriel C.

    Submitted May 18, 2026

    Stayed May 14, 2026

    Great spot for a golf trip

  • David D.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    It's quite a charming and unique cottage. We enjoyed all of the fishing bling. We were a bit early for fishing, but managed to lose a few lures below the dam. A nice weekend getaway to a comfy cottage. We'll book again. Thanks.

  • Leslie W.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Mar 30, 2026

    Our second stay, just what we were looking for.

  • Jane K.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    House is beautiful. Waterfront property stunning. Everything is updated and new.

  • Leslie W.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Nov 2, 2025

    The house is charming and a great location - the lake is beautiful and close to town. The host was great with communication. We will definitely book again!

  • Robert S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Everything was as told! I Plan on returning !

  • Joy M.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    Echoes of past friends-and-family gatherings resonate in this updated yet still rustic cottage on the edge of a lovely lake and flowing river. It's easy to understand why generations of the owner's family have enjoyed this fish camp site. Do not expect five-star hotel accommodations here--rather a place that shows that many have been here before. There is no dishwasher, so expect to handwash everything you use before and after. The cooler weather did not allow us to get out on the lake, but we loved the view every day--instead we enjoyed the warmth of the outdoor fireplace and the comfy indoor furniture and game room for places to relax and have some fun. Allen was very responsive to my messages and seems to take care of issues that may occur. I hope to stay here again during future visits to my home town.

  • Larry D.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    We love this place! It’s beautiful and clean and so much fun! 5 stars isn’t enough it deserves 10! This is our second year as a family here for a fishing trip and we will be back :)

  • John H.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Easy check in, cottage was everything we expected. Good communication with the host. Would recommend this to anyone who would like some peace and quiet so they can relax.

  • Nicole G.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    This rental has been consistently clean and well kept. Amazing location and amenities. I wish that all VRBOs were this good!

  • Kurt M.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Fish camp has a wonderful spot on a smaller ( private feel) all sports lake. Rare to be able to combine those two settings. Also located next to the lakes dam, the gentle water fall sound adds to the relaxing experance of sitting by the lake and enjoying the lakeside view. The cottage is well stocked for all your daily needs and kept up well. Though we did not get to use it being that we were outdoors focused, the lower level has a wonderful game space with bar, pool table, foosball and more.

  • Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    We had a great time. All essentials were provided with the rental. Close enough to town to pop up there easily. Beds were comfortable!

  • Vickie V.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Fish Camp is a charming little cottage in a peaceful setting on the lake. The property owner was very responsive while booking our stay and flexible with allowing us to check-in early--much appreciate! We suspected we may have been the first to stay this season as the cottage smelled VERY musty when we first entered, and there wasn't shampoo, conditioner or body soap available in the second floor bathroom. We opened windows to air it out, and the musty smell dissipated within a few hours but it was disappointing to be hit with that when we walked in. The box of coffee K Cups in the pantry was completely empty. We made a quick trip to the store to pick up the missing items we needed for our stay. The property was clean and conveniently located to all the locations we needed to visit in West Branch for a family wedding, so, overall, it was a pleasant stay.

  • Thaddeus W.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Fantastic property! Great place for golf or fishing get-togethers.

  • Amy M.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Wonderful place and location…if you are fishing, definitely check the seasonal limitations/ rules on the river with regards to closings on parts of the river for fishing.

  • Peter H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    We were blessed to have incredible weather for September, so we were able to enjoy this property about as much as you can in a short five days. The property and host are as advertised and more. Fishing, kayaking, hanging out in nature... what more could we have asked for? Thank you, Allen!

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$320+
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