Lake Front Retreat | Kayak | Paddleboard | Fishing
Welcome to Lake Shore Cottage, hosted by Beyond the Path Vacation Rentals, where your experience is our priority. Enjoy lakefront living: fish from the private dock, paddle kayaks, relax by the fire pit, and enjoy the peaceful waterfront views. Comfortable beds, fast Wi‑Fi, huge digital game board, smart TV, fully equipped kitchen, quiet safe neighborhood, minutes to Scovill Zoo, Devon Amphitheater, Nelson Park, Splash Cove, restaurants, shopping, and available boat rental.
Beyond the Path is a small, owner‑run collection of thoughtfully designed vacation rentals where every stay is personal, not just another rental. We focus on memorable details, quick communication, and genuinely warm hospitality so you can relax, feel at home, and know someone local truly cares about your stay.
INSIDE
LIVING SPACE • Comfortable seating • Well stocked kitchen • Lots of windows with lake views • Kids nook/workspace • Two living areas (Main level and lower level) • Huge projection TV for movie nights • Infinity digital game table for hours of family fun • Keurig with starter Kcups and Drip coffee maker provided
BEDROOMS • 3 Bedrooms on 2nd Floor • Sleeper sofa in lower level • Comfortable mattresses with quality linens • Room darkening shades • Plenty of storage • Extra pillows and blankets • Luggage racks • Fans in each room
Kitchen, dining room, kids nook/workspace, 3 bedrooms, Two full baths (One on main level and one ensuite in primary bedroom) half bath in Basement and a laundry room. Basement family room with sleeper sofa and huge projection TV!
OUTSIDE • Large Weber Grill • Al Fresco dining for 8 • Private dock-Swim, fish, boat dock • 2 Hammock chairs • Lounge seating • Smoke-less fire pit (Wood not included) • Water toys-Lily pad, kayaks, paddleboard, life jackets provided. (Please note these items are seasonally available for guests safety) • Boat rental available with Pier 36 marina. Limited availability.
BATHROOMS • Shampoo, conditioner and soap provided • Plenty of towels for each guest • Full bath on main level- Tub Shower combo • Master Bedroom Full bath (second level w/bedrooms)- Stand up Shower • Additional half bath in laundry located in the lowest level.
The entire finished home is available for your use. You have full access to the dock and rear yard as well as the 3 parking spaces in front of the home. The garage is not available for guest use.
There is a dishwasher on-site but please note it is in the lower level and not in the primary cooking space.
The day of check-in my cell phone will be provided to help answer questions throughout your stay or should any type of issue arise. Please feel free to text me anytime!
Very safe, quiet wooded lake road with quaint houses and very little traffic.
PARKING- 3 spots at the home are for guest use up to a mid size car size, 2 if they are full size vehicles or 1 if its an extended or extra large vehicle (please park this one parallel). There is no additional parking. Under no circumstances can you park anywhere other than directly in front of the Lake Shore Cottage. Please be careful pulling in as to not hit the safety rail at the front of the parking area. Parking is directly in front of the home with a staircase down to the front door (handrail provided). If more than three cars of parking space are needed they will need to be parked off-site.
This home has been completely remodeled but is an older construction. The stairwells are a bit narrow and steep (hand rails provided) and there are some ceiling areas that are lower than normal. Please be aware before booking or message me with questions if you are unsure.
Nelson park marina is available to drop in a boat. The dock is available for swimming or to dock your boat for your stay. A smoke-less fire pit is provided but we do not provide firewood. Please plan to bring your own if you would like to enjoy this amenity. The fire pit accommodates up to 16" logs or you can use Tiki wood packets for a "light and enjoy" experience :-)
Security- Cameras can view the front parking area, steps, front door and rear yard/dock/shed areas. Cameras are for security purposes only and are not monitored so please do not rely on these for personal safety. This home is equipped with devices that monitor the environment inside the property (including noise levels, temperature, and air quality) to ensure guests have a pleasant stay and our neighbors are not disturbed. Devices do not record sound for privacy and comply with all booking platform policies. For further information about these devices you can visit minut.com. Tampering with any device can result in immediate termination of the booking with no refund.
As a private small business owner, we do require a separate renters agreement and a deposit hold for each booking. We abide by all privacy regulations required for all online businesses and maintain a high guest satisfaction rating. Should you have questions regarding this, please reach out. We are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Kids love all the water toys. Our dog was able to enjoy her stay. Plenty of room for a family. Clean!
Jean D.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Patrick Z.
2025 年 9 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
This is a fantastic find! It delivers on everything it promises. Super clean and well appointed. We had a blast sitting on the porch bird watching. Highly recommend!
Patrick Z.
2025 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
パートナーサイトからの口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Carol v.
2023 年 7 月 11 日
Absolutely fantastic
Everything is in the house that you need and it is a nice atmosphere. We love being in the Lake Cottage.
Carol v.
パートナーサイトからの口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
ANDREA M.
2024 年 5 月 15 日
amazing stay
What a gift this beautiful home was to our family! It was clean, home-y, stocked with tons to do and everything we needed!
ANDREA M.
宿泊者限定の口 コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Tammy H L.
2024 年 12 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Family Gathering
Enjoyed spending time together as a family in a spacious area - lots of room and lots of floor space for the kids to play. Beautiful view of the lake - beautiful sunrises.
Tammy H L.
2024 年 12 月に 4 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Luke B.
2023 年 9 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Quiet and Great Location
Stayed for a work event taking place in Decatur. Was a very quiet, clean, relaxing place to unwind at the end of the day. Will try to stay here again for future trips to Decatur.
Luke B.
2023 年 8 月に 4 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
John S.
2025 年 7 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
It was a nice extended weekend on the lake. The cabin is well decorated and has lots of amenities, The manager answered questions promptly, The lake front amenities were great, only thing missing was the canoe that was in the listing. The kayaks were really nice and easy to get to. A great place to relax, I recommend it.
John S.
2025 年 7 月に 3 泊滞在
パートナーサイトからの口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jodi C.
2025 年 12 月 6 日
Beautiful place!
We had a great mini family gathering. Everything was clean and the teens loved the downstairs area where they could chill watching movies on the big screen & playing games in the electronic board game console. The weather was gorgeous for November so we were able to take advantage of the grill, the deck, the cute outdoor seating area and the pier/fire pit. Everything was well organized and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Thank you for beautiful place to gather and rest with family!!
Jodi C.
パートナーサイトからの口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Peter B.
2025 年 7 月 20 日
Excellent property for family
Lake Shore Cottage we perfect for our family. We loved being on the lake & kayaking. The house offers lovely waterfront views. Kitchen is well stocked. Nice appointments throughout. And clean!
Peter B.
パートナーサイトからの口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kyle R.
2024 年 10 月 17 日
Beautiful Spot
It looks just like the photos! The access to the lake is awesome, though it was a bit cold during our trip. The cottage was clean and cozy, a great place for a weekend getaway!
Kyle R.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Debi H.
2024 年 6 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful Lakefront
Such a pleasant stay at this cozy little lakefront cottage. Enjoyed the quiet, peaceful days and especially the evenings on the decks and dock with firepit. The neighbors were very friendly as well and we enjoyed conversing with them.
Debi H.
2024 年 6 月に 2 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Todd V.
2024 年 5 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lakefront Vistas
Loved the view of Lake Decatur, and the owners communication was excellent. Highly recommend.
Todd V.
2024 年 5 月に 2 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kelly H.
2023 年 12 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Christmas in Decatur
Our family (6 adults) enjoyed the holiday together. The space was adequate for what we needed, as were the sleeping arrangements.
Kelly H.
2023 年 12 月に 4 泊滞在
パートナーサイトからの口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Carol v.
2023 年 7 月 11 日
The view on the lake is fantastic.
Alle was super nice Rebecca! its is nice to see that you are continuously improving your cottage!! It is such a nice place!!!