This property was way more of a gem than we expected. It was such a treat and we definitely plan on staying again. The house itself was beautifully layed out and clean and spacious. Sunroom/game room was nice extra space, bedrooms nice, bathroom great to have the 2 sinks and the shower was great! The banana bread left to us was such a sweet touch. But let me tell ya, the lake was wonderful, the patio and grass area was such a serene and peaceful space. My son fished and couple of kids jumped in. The dock was very nice.l and spacious. The biggest surprise was the membership access to the beach over at the bigger lake, who knew, we went one day for just a couple hours because it was so close. Had a blast, we will be back! Thank you for having us
In town for ONU graduation and it was a perfect retreat with all of the busyness of the weekend. The banana bread was a thoughtful added touch of âwelcome.â
Attention the detail was immaculate. They truly go above and beyond from fishing poles and lawn chairs to Band-Aids and aspirin to curling irons and blow dryers. we were even greeted with a welcome card and a homemade banana nut bread on the counter. Just amazing. Thereâs a restaurant called Mayberryâs, this is like living in a Norman Rockwell painting.They truly thought of everythingâŠ
Quaint property in a small peaceful town. Property was clean and the listing description was accurate. View of the lake in the backyard was very peaceful and soothing. And less than an hour away from the big city. Definitely will rent again the next time we are up this way!
Awesome place in every way. Super clean, comfortable and chuck full of amenities. Itâs on a small private lake with private dock. Walking distance to downtown (PJs Ice Cream) or Manteno Sportsmanâs Club, which has another larger lake with a cool swimming beach with a diving board and bar/restaurant. You get a club pass for 6 too! And a homemade banana bread! This place was great!! Weâll be back!!
Our stay was beyond our expectations! We were in town for a race event and it was the perfect getaway after a long day of racing. Itâs tucked away in this peaceful, gorgeous town. We instantly fell in love with the property and town. The hosts were so kind they left us some homemade banana bread and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom and bedrooms were spacious. The entire house felt so inviting. It felt like we never left home! The backyard has plenty of seating and the views were beautiful. We loved our stay so much I already have plans to book this when we come back next year for our race. I was able to check the downtown portion out and it is so family friendly and feels like youâre in a hallmark movie. Thank you Annette for everythingâșïž
When we first arrived, it felt very welcoming and very cozy. The rooms were very nice and the banana nut bread was phenomenal I will say! my friends and I had a great time staying.
Instead of staying at hotel, we opted to stay a VRBO. The Cousin's Cottage was perfect for our family. We could still participate in the Family Weekend HOCO events at Olivet but then spend our evenings together, around a table, playing games and relaxing, grilling out. We took advantage of a nice morning, sitting by the lake drinking our coffee. It was very enjoyable. There were plenty of beds for all our family members and we all got a good nights sleep!
This charming little cottage on the lake makes a great home base for all the wonderful activities and towns around Manteno. It is also a great place to hang out with great fishing and a lovely fire pit with a beautiful view of the lake. This is our 3rd summer staying here and it always feels like home thanks to Rondy and Annette!
It was perfect place to catch up with my mother and sister from Florida. The place was very clean and had that at home comfortable feel. Would love to book it again next year.
We needed a place for my family and friends to attend my mom's funeral. I can't imagine a more cozy and comfortable place to decompress as needed, or to celebrate as desired. The Christmas decorations were a big surprise and everyone was impressed with the thoughtfulness. It was our friends' first visit to Manteno and they loved it. The convenient walk to downtown allowed them to soak in more of the local flavor than if we stayed in a hotel. We highly recommend a stay!
We had a great time during our stay! The property was clean and well stocked. Everything we needed was available. Fishing right in the backyard was a blast and my children loved it. This is the second time we have stayed here, and would absolutely stay again.
The weekend was perfect. We were able to have a nice fire the first night, the fish were biting, and the house was a perfect size for everyone to have their own space but also be comfy together.
Thank you again!
We have lived in Manteno all of our lives. Annette grew up on Lakeview Drive and knows the area and the lake very well. She spent her summers as a lifeguard when she was in high school. Rondy worked at his dad's gas station on Main Street. in fact, Rondy and Annette met at the gas station when she was 16 and he was 19. She pulled in to the pump to get gas for the first time after getting her driver's license. Rondy was working that day! There was an instant attraction between them. They broke up with the people they were going with and started dating. The rest is history!
Cousins Cottage is named for Annette's cousins who also lived on the lake at 71 W 5th. The cousins used to play in the backyard together. When their family moved to the other side of town the house was sold. Forty years later, when the house went up for sale, Rondy and Annette decided to purchase it and have been renting it out since.
Fishing is fun on Lake Manteno. Paddleboats are even more fun! You will enjoy the beauty of nature and all the wildllife you'll see. We have ducks, geese, turtles, frogs, lots of fish, many different kinds of birds including heron and hawks. Rabbits and squirrels love it here too!