Our 1700 sq ft open concept cottage received a complete renovation in 2021. It has all new flooring, new quartz countertops and faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms, new paint throughout, nearly all new beds and many other improvements.

In 2022 we completely rebuilt our lake side deck and added a roof over it. The covered deck/ porch is 16ft x 32ft with lots of relaxing space and a full dining area over looking the lake. We also added a "whole home" Generac natural gas generator so that the entire cottage never loses power, AC or internet during storms. New pictures have been added.

We have 1 pontoon boat that can be rented daily or weekly. The boat is a 2021 Bennington 20ft with a 50hp engine with seating capacity for 10. Pictures are shown and a price rate sheet can be sent per request. You can also bring your own fishing /ski/ pontoon boat or JetSkis and park them at our dock during your stay.

Our lake front lot has 100ft of water frontage facing East across Craig Lake for fantastic sunrises and protection from the hot summer sun in the afternoon and evening when it sets behind the house. There is a 30ft dock that is great for swimming or fishing off of. A large lakeside yard to play games, stretch out in the sun or for bonfires overlooking the lake. Our lakeside deck/covered porch has a large propane grill, dining table with 6chairs, 1 high top table with 2 tall bar stools; lounge area with patio couch, 2 large comfy chairs and a full size refrigerator. The entire deck/porch area is now covered with a metal roof and ceiling fan where you catch the morning sun, but is all shade by about 1-2pm when it gets hot. The roof also allows you to stay outside and enjoy the deck during light to moderate rain. There are 5 kayaks, 1 standup paddle board, 1 paddle boat, several water floaties, SOME life jackets and 2 adult sized bicycles included in the cottage rental cost. There are several yard games in the shed (corn hole set, Kube, some others).

Inside the cottage is an open concept ranch style layout with plenty of room to settle in and stretch out. There are 2 living room areas with couches and TV's in each. A well supplied kitchen with lots of counter space, an island and large breakfast bar counter area are next to the dining room. The dining room table seats 6-8 with 4 more seats at the breakfast bar right next to it. There is a sliding glass door going to the covered deck from the dining room and another deck access door off of the kitchen. Good views of the yard and lake from inside the house!

The master bedroom has a king bed with master bath ensuite and walk in closet. There is a desk/office space in the MBR for those who need a private office for a work-cation stay or occasional Zoom meeting and work duties. Our 2nd BR has a queen bed wiht full size closet and a dresser. The 3rd BR has 2 full sized beds and a dresser. There are also 2 fold out sleeper couches - 1 in each of the living room areas. We will supply some starter toilet paper, paper towels and basic soaps. But you should bring everything you need for your stay as we do not replenish any consumables. Swim/bath towels, bed linens, pillows, blankets, etc. are supplied.

We have SOME life jackets of various sizes to loan, but to be sure there are enough of the correct size for each person in your party is recommended that you bring all of your own life jackets or risk not having what you need from our collection. You can ask what we have just prior to your arrival.

Craig Lake is 1 of 7 lakes in the "North Chain" of lakes in Branch County. All lakes in this chain are "all sports lakes" (fishing and water skiing/ tubing allowed). There are apprx. 11miles of waterway from the River Rd bridge back through the chain of lakes to where the Coldwater and Sauk Rivers feed into South Lake. All of this waterway is navigable by power boat or kayak. The entire chain of lakes is apprx 1200acres. The fishing throughout the chain is excellent with bass, bluegill, crappie, perch and pike as the main species. There is a sandbar area boat hangout on Randall Lake. 1 golf course and multiple restaurants are reachable by boat in the chain (Coldwater Golf Course/ Bill's Grill House/ Bill's Tap House and Pizza Parlor and Willows Bar). There is a hand dipped ice cream shop and party store across Craig Lake from our cottage, Country Cove Store, also reachable by boat.

Our Cottage Motto: GO JUMP IN THE LAKE!