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Waterfront Vandalia House w/ Dock on Donnell Lake!

Entire home in Vandalia, MI

8 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.5 · 11 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private lakefront dock and expansive deck for unforgettable waterfront gatherings.

Group & Family Friendly

Group & Family Friendly

Spacious, family-friendly layout with common areas for reunions and games.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Wake up to lake views from vaulted living spaces and windows.

Property details

Experience true serenity when you book this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Vandalia vacation rental. Nestled right on the shore of Donnell Lake, this beautiful house comes with a private dock, perfect for summer days of swimming, boating, fishing, and simply enjoying lake views. Fall in love with the spacious deck, prepare a meal on the grill, or retire to the airy living area. Looking for a fun day trip? Visit Four Winds Casino, head down to explore South Bend, or plan a ski trip to Swiss Valley Ski Area.

The space
2,000 Sq Ft | Large Deck | Desk Workspace

If you're a working professional in need of a change of scenery, or if you are looking for the perfect destination for your next family retreat, look no further than this gorgeous lake house, providing enough room for everyone in your party.

Bedroom 1: King Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Loft: Futon | Game Room: Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock, Donnell Lake views, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, gas grill, backyard, bench swing
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV w/ XFINITY On Demand, DVD player, wood-burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings, 6-person dining table, sliding glass doors, ceiling fans, CD player, books, board games
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, ice maker, spices, Crock-Pot, electric griddle, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, hair dryer, linens, towels
FAQ: Outdoor stairs required for access, beach towels not provided, firewood not provided, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), street parking (first-come, first-served)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 king Bed, 2 single Beds

Common space

2 sofa Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.5 | 11 reviews
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Brianna

Can’t wait to go back. Perfect Galveston getaway!

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July 2025

Exceeded our expectations for a weekend getaway! The unit was clean and had everything we needed. The pool area was beautiful and well-maintained, and the short walk to the beach made it easy to come and go throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better location or a more relaxing stay. Highly recommend and would definitely return!

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Christine

Large Airy Common Space, Plenty of Comfy Seating

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September 2024

We rented for my family plus to stay for weekend Wedding at Camp Tannadoonah. After checking in we decided to pivot the place for all the girls to get ready for the big event at this lakehouse because it was perfect! Lots of room for two makeup artists and two hair stylists to ready up eight girls with lovely natural light coming in the plentiful floor to ceiling windows. It will make for great photos!!! Also the deck with lake backdrop, perfect for photos. Lots of comfy seating for everyone! Beds were to my liking, with two of the bedrooms on the first floor, so great! Both bathrooms are very large and complete. Kitchen feels loved and lived in with plenty of glasses, mugs, plates to use. Long driveway for nice safe parking. Owner was very quick to respond to each question I had. I feel very lucky to have picked Evolve and this particular lakehouse for our perfect occasion. Thank you!

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JAMES

Nice!

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August 2024

The Vandalia home is clean, spacious and very nice. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies and appliances. The rooms were very nice and the loft bedroom is huge! If not for the boat dock in need for repairs I would have given 5 stars. The location, although far from any decent grocery shopping is very nice. The lake is very clean but be careful with your boat as there are some shallow areas (I actually bent my prop by the boat ramp). Overall it was a fantastic week in Vandalia!

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David

Dock

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July 2024

I complained about the dock last year and once again the dock needs to be repaired! It would only take a few new bolts and level it off to make it much safer to use. The rest of our stay was excellent! Looking forward to going back next year!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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