Cable Cottage - Lake View, Sandy Beach, Pretty & Serene! in Sister Lakes

* Your Hosts Francis & Mary Anne Bryan are proud to offer Cable Cottage to descriminating summer renters!

* In an approximately 2 hr drive from Chicago, 15 minutes east of St. Joeseph, MI, you can be at Cable Lake! This lovely & bright, freshly remodeled & decorated cottage with a view to Cable Lake, a non-motorized private lake.

In 35 steps or across a rarely traveled road, you are at the grassy area, sandy beach and lake. The private sandy beach has a pier, diving floats & picnic pavillion. (Great set up for small children, older children love the pier and floating docks).

Cable Lake is part of the Sister Lakes area which consists of summer homes and some year round homes on several beautiful lakes all within walking and biking distance from each other.

* In 2006 the entire cottage was remodeled with new bamboo floors throughout, new drywall & freshly painted. New curtains, slipcovers & light fixtures. Updated bathroom,(with shower stall) & a lovely open kitchen. All new dishes & glasses etc..

We like to keep the cottage simple, clean & stylish. We like guests that will appreciate that!

* The cottage has 2 bedrooms(1 with a queen bed, 1 with 2-twins)and a queen pullout sofa in the living room.

* You can relax on the screened in porch that has a view to the lake & overlooks the grounds, or spread out on the lawn of the double lot or enjoy the open living, dining room & kitchen area.

* In the evening you can take a sunset cruise in the cottage row boat or relax & watch the sunset from the screened porch, beach or pier.

* In the fall you will enjoy the beautiful fall leaves, crisp fresh air, grilling and bonfires on the property. Take a hike, walk, bike or fish on Cable Lake. You will be able to enjoy the screened porch thru October & beyond. Enjoy the farmers markets, corn maze at Wicks Apple House, apple & pumpkin picking near by. There are many Winery's in the area & quaint towns to visit!

* The cottage is heated & cozy all year round!

* You are sure to enjoy the peaceful, fresh & stylish atmosphere at Cable Cottage anytime!

* Year round cottage with heat and AC.

* Sleeps 6 in 2 bedrooms & 1 pull out queen sofa in the living room area. (pack n play & 2 small matresses for extra little one's).

* Fully equipped kitchen with dishes, glasses, utensils, pots/pans,stove, oven, refrig/freezer, microwave, cofeee maker, toaster, TV for DVD/VCR(no TV reception), CD stereo, No telephone.

* No bed linens, towels, dish towels etc..

If inquiring I will email a complete list of items available in the cottage & a suggested list of what you should bring.

* Enjoy the screened porch & gas grill. Sit around the fire pit & roast marshmellows, relax on lawn chairs on the grassy double lot. Take out the row boat fishing or enjoy a sunset cruise.

* Steps to the sandy beach, pier, floats & pavillion. (Removed at Labor Day). Walk to the association fishing piers or take out the row boat. The lake was stocked last year with trout and there is also bass, blue gill, croppy, perch & more.

* No smoking in the cottage please! Smoking ONLY on the screened
porch,(ashtrays on the porch). No pets. If you have pet allergies please let us know.

Your favorite activity will be enjoying the lovely weather at the beach, grilling & relaxing on the screened porch or enjoying the evening sunset in the row boat & then returning for an evening bonfire or dinner on the screened porch.

In addition there are many other activities to consider:

* There are 2 fishing piers walking distance from the cottage. Cable Lake is one of the deepest of the Sister Lakes over 100 ft deep in some areas. Because it is a no motor lake the fishing is great.

* Children will enjoy the sandy beach with shallow area & gradually
increasing water depth, pier & jumping off floats. (Beach equipment removed on Labor Day)

* You can make use of the cottage row boat or you can rent a paddle boat nearby. Cable Lake is one of the few, if not only, lakes in Sister Lakes with no motors or motor sports & no public access. This allows for a very relaxing & enjoyable experience as well as fantastic fishing!

* If you are in the mood for water sports, Magician Lake, located across the road,(or any of the neighboring lakes),have public access launches area where you can unload your water sports, gear & play all day & then return to the peace of Cable Lake, (you can park your gear on our double lot).

* You can walk or bring your bikes & bike to the neighboring lakes, local ice cream parlor, bars, shops, full service day spa, restaurants, bowling alley or farm stands.

* You can shop at the local farmers markets, visit & dine in downtown Dowagiac, enjoy the antique shops and winery's.

*Your 15-30 minutes from many attractions such as several Michigan Winery's, St. Joeseph Michigan & more. You are within a short drive from Saugatuk, South Haven and many other lovely towns & attractions.

2009 RATES
Rates are weekly based on Saturday 3pm check In and Sat. 11am
check Out. 3 Night Minimum Rates Indicated if Available.

* Sept - Dec. $600 per week or $130 per night minimum 3 nights.

2010 RATES

Call to reserve and book for 2010. Reserve for only $200.

Rates are weekly based on Saturday 3pm check In and Sat. 11am
check Out. 3 Night Minimum Rates Indicated if Available.

*Jan - April   $600 per week, $130 per night minimum of 3 nights.

*May - June 18th  $750 per week, $140 per night minimum of 3 nights.

*June 18th thru Sept. 4th  $850 per week, $150 per night, min 3,  if available.

*Sept 4th -Dec $600 per week, $130 per night minimum of 3 nights.

 Email me and I will send you more information about the cottage, its amenities, info. & suggested items to bring.

If You Would Like to Book:

#1 Call to discuss dates & info. and receive confirmation that the
dates are still available. I will then reserve it for 7 days waiting
for below:

#2 I must receive within 7 days:

* Copy of drivers license, (xerox or color copy, of person booking and writing the deposit checks).

* Completed Reservation Form, (I will send it to you via email, fax or mail).

* Security deposit, personal check, $200.00 required & paid 7 days within reserving.

* 50% deposit of total weekly rental or 100% of 3 day rentals, as a
personal check, required 7 days within reserving.

#3 Once I receive the above the cottage is booked.

Balance due 5 weeks prior to stay before receiving keys.
Cancellation - All Deposits 100% refundable with minimum 30 days notice prior to rental date with written or email notice.

$200.00 Deposit Refund - Deposit refunded if there is no damage & cottage is left in "broom clean" condition. If you choose not to leave cottage in "broom clean" condition $50 will be deducted from the sec. dep. for basic housekeeping services.(cost of any excessive cleaning will be deducted). Mail the keys back to us & the deposit will be returned within 7 days from our receipt of the keys.