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Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flowage lake's tranquil surroundings set the tone for a serene retreat at this fully restored cottage. Relax in the private yard, enjoy 200+ ft of lake frontage famous for pike and bass fishing, or explore West Branch's shopping and restaurants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!

What a great place for the avid angler or the family looking for a quiet get away. This fully restored cottage has a large, private yard perfect for relaxing and features 200+ ft of frontage on Flowage lake, which is famous for it's pike and bass fishing. Also included is frontage on the West Branch of the Rifle River for some of the best trout fishing in the state. A canoe and 3 kayaks are available for guest's use at no charge. When not enjoying the lake and river, you can entertain yourself with the pool table, Foosball table or other games included in the walk out basement. Other amenities include a lake side deck, a river side patio with outdoor fireplace, BBQ grill, washer and dryer, 3 televisions, and central air conditioning. The town of West Branch features great shopping including a Walmart and a Meijers store, a Dunhams Sporting goods store, and a ridiculous number of terrific restaurants, many of whom will deliver right to your door.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Beautiful home on Rifle River! Enjoy kayaking, outdoor fire, wildlife viewing

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  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
West Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlets West Branch - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Irons Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Dream Golf Course - 10 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • The Nightmare Golf Course - 14 min drive - 17.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rancheros Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highway Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing! located?

This family-friendly West Branch cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tanger Outlets West Branch and Irons Park. Zettel Farms and Orchard and Mud Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Jenison

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed fishing, bonfires, the game room and the closeness to town. Many great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good fishing getaway

Secluded, comfortable, all the necessities + more, nice updates.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family weekend

Took our family for a relaxing getaway. It was amazing. Great location and great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent weekend!

We had a wonderful time at this home. Everything was as Allan had said it would be and the fishing was great! Beautiful location and very peaceful. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Setting

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was clean and thoughtfully appointed. Great fishing on the lake, caught several 37 inch pike! Close to town, but very quiet and secluded.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cabin/Location

We were in West Branch for a baseball tournament and the house was perfect for our family and was only a mile or so from the ball fields. We'll be looking to reserve this one again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D., westland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place

A group of friends out for their yearly weekend away. This place tops them all. Amazing place. Location. And amenities. This definitely could become our yearly spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fish Camp was Great!!

We really enjoyed this place! Very clean, looked freshly painted , nice furniture, AC was much appreciated! The host thought of many details and supplies which made it very comfortable ! Kitchen was very well stocked. We loved the fishing -caught a big 20” pike right off the front grassy area! Kayaks were great, very close to golf courses. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable!!!

Was very relaxing and loved the house!! So cute. Close to everything, kids enjoyed the water and kayaking! And the pool table was fun!! Thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

turboandmooshi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!

Very impressed with the house and its cleanliness. The basment gameroom was a hit. Beautiful views all around. Nicely appointed house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Cozy, Accommodating, Relaxing

Owner was great to work with. Home was well kept, clean, everything we needed was there, couldn’t have asked for more. 100% recommended! Thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

billy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Very happy with the decision of booking this property. Very well taken care of and so relaxing with the dam water flowing. Was able to have fire and just sit in peacefulness. Will definitely be back. My family loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Everything about this property was perfect. The house was clean, modern, very well kept, etc... My family and I enjoyed every moment. From the pool table downstairs to the all-inclusive kitchen, to the fishing, to the comfortable sleeping, and so on. Well done to the owners!! I recommend this property to anyone looking for the perfect place to enjoy family and friends in an extremely comfortable enviroment.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

This is a great place to stay. It is beautiful and very clean! Having the lake and the river was awesome. We caught a lot of fish. We enjoyed our stay here and plan on coming back! Al was great and responded very quickly to questions. Definitely recommend if you want a peaceful place to stay with beauty surrounding you and fishing! Can't say enough great things about this place. Also we loved all the fishing decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and amenities

The property is loaded with literally everything you will need (inside and out) for a relaxing family weekend or a fishing trip with friends. Kayaks, life jackets and many other amenities included outside, while the indoor had everything and more. The boys loved the pool table in the basement and the beds and other furniture were very comfortable. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G., Redford MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool House

Fish Camps was cool. The view of the lake was awesome especially at night. The house was exactly as advertised. It was well stocked and had plenty of towels, blankets, etc. It was comfy and the basement had all kinds of fun stuff going on. We would come back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

More than Fish Camp

This house is amazing, especially for someone who likes to fish. It’s uniquely positioned, adjacent to the Rifle River and Flowage Lake. Lots of options for outdoorsy people including enough yard space to play games. The house was extremely clean and well taken care of. The beds are foam and are really comfortable. The house is stocked with everything you could ever need. You can really tell the owner takes great pride in this property and it was clear that he wanted his guests to feel at home with all of the amenities. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Low key waterfront getaway

This was our first time using vrbo. Easy check-in/check-out. Clean and had everthing you need. Quiet location with walk in lake access for canoes, kayaks, etc close to the deck. We brought paddleboards and the water was perfect. We are fishing rookies but were able to catch a few bass in the lake. There were trout jumping out of the river other side of the house! Didn't catch one , but pretty obviously due to lack of skill. Lots of family quality time at night playing pool and board games. Wonderful vacation to wrap up summer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental has been consistently clean and well kept. Amazing location and amenities. I wish that all VRBOs were this good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't think of a better spit for a Michigan lake side getaway

Fish camp has a wonderful spot on a smaller ( private feel) all sports lake. Rare to be able to combine those two settings. Also located next to the lakes dam, the gentle water fall sound adds to the relaxing experance of sitting by the lake and enjoying the lakeside view. The cottage is well stocked for all your daily needs and kept up well. Though we did not get to use it being that we were outdoors focused, the lower level has a wonderful game space with bar, pool table, foosball and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

We had a great time. All essentials were provided with the rental. Close enough to town to pop up there easily. Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend at Fish Camp

Fish Camp is a charming little cottage in a peaceful setting on the lake. The property owner was very responsive while booking our stay and flexible with allowing us to check-in early--much appreciate! We suspected we may have been the first to stay this season as the cottage smelled VERY musty when we first entered, and there wasn't shampoo, conditioner or body soap available in the second floor bathroom. We opened windows to air it out, and the musty smell dissipated within a few hours but it was disappointing to be hit with that when we walked in. The box of coffee K Cups in the pantry was completely empty. We made a quick trip to the store to pick up the missing items we needed for our stay. The property was clean and conveniently located to all the locations we needed to visit in West Branch for a family wedding, so, overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thaddeus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property! Great place for golf or fishing get-togethers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

Wonderful place and location…if you are fishing, definitely check the seasonal limitations/ rules on the river with regards to closings on parts of the river for fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024