Beautiful Cozy Cottage on Cedar Lake
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage sits directly on Cedar Lake in New Chicago, offering guests a full private home rather than individual hotel rooms. It's within walking distance of the beach, a local park, and several of Cedar Lake's top restaurants, making it an easy base for a relaxed lakeside stay. The property is booked as a whole-home rental for a single group, with no party use permitted and three outdoor surveillance cameras on site.
Amenities
The cottage is fully equipped for self-catering with a kitchen, oven/stove, and microwave, plus everyday comforts like air conditioning, heating, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and a washer. A crib is available for traveling families, and free parking is provided on site. The home is smoke-free throughout.
Outdoor Space & Recreation
A standout feature is the spacious backyard and patio area with an outdoor grill, ideal for group meals and evenings outside. Guests have mentioned enjoying the fire pit and seating areas in the yard. With beach access just steps away, the setting supports lake-based activities like jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing, and the closest public boat launch and boat/kayak rentals are about a mile away.
Dining & Local Attractions
Numerous dining options are within easy walking distance, including Lighthouse Restaurant, The Sandbar Grill, and Rosati's Pizza, along with a handful of bar-and-grill spots like Hunley's and Bugaboo within a couple of miles. A local ice cream shop is also walkable, and area attractions include Hoosier Prairie, Cedar Lake Beach, Lake County Fairgrounds, Midwest Training Ice Center, Team Combat LIVE, and the Albanese Candy Factory.
Location & Access
The cottage is set in a residential lakeside area of Cedar Lake, roughly 53 km from Chicago Midway International Airport and 78 km from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, making it best suited to travelers arriving by car. The nearby association pier is reserved for homeowners only, so visiting guests should plan to use the public boat launch about a mile away.
Best for
This cottage is best suited to families or groups of friends looking for a self-catered lakeside getaway, thanks to its three bedrooms, full kitchen, crib, and large private yard. It also appeals to travelers interested in water sports, given its beach access and proximity to boat/kayak rentals and a public boat launch. The walkable restaurant scene and quiet residential setting make it a good fit for those wanting a relaxed, low-key retreat rather than a busy resort atmosphere.
Travel tips
Since the property is roughly 53-78 km from Chicago's two major airports, renting a car is the most practical way to reach the cottage and get around Cedar Lake. Plan to use the public boat launch about a mile away rather than the homeowners-only association pier if you want to bring a boat or kayak. Take advantage of the walkable dining options nearby, including Lighthouse Restaurant, The Sandbar Grill, and Rosati's Pizza, for meals without needing to drive.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently highlights the cleanliness and appealing, "cute" character of the cottage. The large backyard is a recurring favorite, with reviewers specifically calling out the fire pit and outdoor seating areas as highlights for spending time together. Overall sentiment is very positive and family-oriented, with the high average rating from 30 reviews reinforcing a strong track record; no significant recurring complaints appear in the available excerpts, though one review noted that poor weather limited outdoor time during their stay.
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