Title: Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105417086&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou ## Photo gallery for Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou ![Interior - Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105417100/105417086/2f3bb430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105417100/105417086/8ded903b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105417100/105417086/cb6b3ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105417100/105417086/f5ec3d22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105417100/105417086/1e79d285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to paradise at this serene retreat, nestled on a private island in Lake Manitou. Unwind with views of the lake or swim at the sandy beach, and enjoy modern comforts like propane-powered amenities in a nostalgic setting. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou Welcome to paradise! Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway that provides seclusion and privacy...perfect for rest and relaxation while you enjoy the views of beautiful Lake Manitou or a swim at the sandy beach. Our private island retreat rests in the middle of the lake and is accessible by boat (bring your own, or let us provide one for you for a small fee). Cottage is off-grid and is powered by propane and a generator to provide modern day comforts in a nostalgic/rustic setting. ## Property amenities ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20160000/20154700/20154665/d1a389a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mill Creek Gardens Winamac - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services - Housekeeping 9.6 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=20154665&PinnedHotelID=20154665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63070000/63065400/63065366/w762h577x0y0-e93689c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 2 Story Lake Home Rochester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=63065366&PinnedHotelID=63065366&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91950000/91946900/91946833/5bbe6ac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### “The Inn at the Spa” on-site EV charging Rochester - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=91946833&PinnedHotelID=91946833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110937700/110937684/51146b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Luxury on Lake Manitou - Modern Comforts & Stunning Views Rochester - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $233 CA $513 total includes taxes & fees Mar 11 - Mar 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=110937684&PinnedHotelID=110937684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95670000/95667800/95667774/e7d1d54d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to The Riverside Hideaway - A Cozy Cabin With River Views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Rochester is home to this cottage. Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek and Round Barn Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Judy Burton Nature Preserve and Fansler Park. [Visit our Rochester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rochester.dx6295) [View more Cottages in Rochester](https://www.expedia.ca/Rochester-Cottages.d6295-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.056255,-86.20627&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:utryFdddmO%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBS%40SBSBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDQDSDQFSDQFQDQFSFOFQHQFQFOHOHQFOHQHMHQHMJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMHKLMJKJKLMJKLIJKLILKLGLKJGLINGLILGLGNELGLGNELENELENELCNCNCLCNCNCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLFLHNFLHJFLJLFLJLHJJLHJJLLJJJJLLHJJLJLJLJLHNJLHLJNHLHPHLHPFNHPHNFNFPHPFPFNFRDPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRDRBRDRBRDRBRBR%40RBRBR%40RBT%40R%40R%40R%3FT%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTATAR%3FRARATARCTAPCRCTARCRCRERCRERCPEREREPERERGPERGPEPGPGNGRIPGNGPININGPININININKLINKLINKJKNKLKLIJMLKJKJMJKJMJKJMHMHMHMHKHMFOHMHMDMFOFMFMFODMDODMDOBMBODOBM%40ODO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOEMAOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMEMIOIMGKIMIMIMIMIKKMKKKMKKKKKMMIKKMKMKOKKIMKOIOKMIOIOIOIOGQIOIOGQGOIQGSGOGQEQGQESGQESESEQESESCQESCSESCSCSASCUCSAQCUASAUAS%3FSAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HTcgdtb-hB3LhK0AMnoCg89CNeY=) Rochester, IN ### What's nearby - Fansler Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Lake Manitou 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Woodlawn Hospital 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Jaycee Park 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Starbucks 5 min drive - Tony's Bar & Grill 3 min drive - Burger King 4 min drive - Tip A Canoe Brews 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou? ### What time is check-out at Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou? ### Where is Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Island Oasis in the middle of Beautiful Lake Manitou Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy W. Nov 20, 2025 The place was well ##### Tammy W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa C. Oct 23, 2025 ##### lisa C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN](https://www.expedia.ca/Portage-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1522875.Hotel-Information) > - [GORGEOUS!!! Open concept renovation. 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