Cooks Cottage on James Guidebook

Corey And Michelle
Corey And Michelle
Cooks Cottage on James Guidebook

Lake James

Lake James is a natural lake located in the northeast corner of the state of Indiana in the United States. It is popular as a place for boating and fishing and has a wide variety of wildlife. As the state's fourth-largest natural lake, it has over 1,200 acres of surface water, and consists of three basins.
The Lake James Sandbar is located directly out from our property and hosts many bands throughout the summer months. They also have a floating food boat "the Pirate's Galley" dishing out awesome grub daily!
Lake James
The Lake James Sandbar is located directly out from our property and hosts many bands throughout the summer months. They also have a floating food boat "the Pirate's Galley" dishing out awesome grub daily!
We own and operate Lake James Tour Co. (a historical boat tour company situated on Lake James). You can schedule a historical tour or sunset cruise on the Lake James Chain of Lakes during your stay.
Lake James
We own and operate Lake James Tour Co. (a historical boat tour company situated on Lake James). You can schedule a historical tour or sunset cruise on the Lake James Chain of Lakes during your stay.

Things to do & Places to see

Looking for something fun to do in the area?! We have scouted and traveled the area to bring you everything NE Indiana has to offer. We are only a 30 min drive from MI so we have listed a couple places just outside of our area. If there is something in particular you are looking for, please let us know!
The Flower Barn is apx a 25 min drive from our cottage. 829 Gilead Lake Rd, Bronson MI 49028. The u-pick flower farm sits on 15 acres of land and holds 120+ different varieties of flowers! Create your own bouquet or 5! Our kids absolutely love this place :)
Bronson
The Flower Barn is apx a 25 min drive from our cottage. 829 Gilead Lake Rd, Bronson MI 49028. The u-pick flower farm sits on 15 acres of land and holds 120+ different varieties of flowers! Create your own bouquet or 5! Our kids absolutely love this place :)
A phenomenal boutique offering a huge selection of Free People clothing plus many many more unique and designer brands!
Bent Fork Art Studio & Boutique
90 North Public Square
A phenomenal boutique offering a huge selection of Free People clothing plus many many more unique and designer brands!
SUP 101 Lakes will schedule classes by request and offer yoga, fitness, barre, PiYo and more! You can also rent paddle boards and request delivery right to our cottage. Tell Kelly we sent you :) Call or text (260) 624-2878 for more information.
SUP 101 Lakes
100 Lane 101b Crooked Lake
SUP 101 Lakes will schedule classes by request and offer yoga, fitness, barre, PiYo and more! You can also rent paddle boards and request delivery right to our cottage. Tell Kelly we sent you :) Call or text (260) 624-2878 for more information.
Depending on the season of your visit Pokagon offers something for everyone! From hiking, beach swimming and kids play parks in the summer to toboggan runs, cross country ski rental and sledding in the winter you will not run out of things to do! Oh and don't forget horse back riding! You can see the Inn right from our cabin!
55 lokale inwoners raden aan
Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake James
55 lokale inwoners raden aan
Depending on the season of your visit Pokagon offers something for everyone! From hiking, beach swimming and kids play parks in the summer to toboggan runs, cross country ski rental and sledding in the winter you will not run out of things to do! Oh and don't forget horse back riding! You can see the Inn right from our cabin!
Located in Ashley, IN apx 20 min drive time. A fun indoor activity for kids and adults combining the elements of dodgeball with the timeless skills of archery.
Archery Tag
101 Archery Way
Located in Ashley, IN apx 20 min drive time. A fun indoor activity for kids and adults combining the elements of dodgeball with the timeless skills of archery.
A historical 83 acre farm providing guided wagon rides to feed and experience the bison herd. (reservations required) May-Oct. Learn the intricacies of raising, feeding and managing these beautiful animals.
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Cook's Bison Ranch
5645 E 600 S
7 lokale inwoners raden aan
A historical 83 acre farm providing guided wagon rides to feed and experience the bison herd. (reservations required) May-Oct. Learn the intricacies of raising, feeding and managing these beautiful animals.
Have a clay date or just stop in to shop tons of handmade gorgeous pottery for sale... Many of the pots in our cottage are from Relic!
Relic Emporium
713 N Wayne St
Have a clay date or just stop in to shop tons of handmade gorgeous pottery for sale... Many of the pots in our cottage are from Relic!
What better way to spend a cold and rainy day than inside our historic Brokaw Movie House! You can check www.thebrokaw.com for current listings.
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Brokaw Movie House
200 N Public Square
11 lokale inwoners raden aan
What better way to spend a cold and rainy day than inside our historic Brokaw Movie House! You can check www.thebrokaw.com for current listings.

Food scene

Great winery to check out local award winning wines (owners are our neighbors!).
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Hartland Winery
425 Co Rd 23
11 lokale inwoners raden aan
Great winery to check out local award winning wines (owners are our neighbors!).
This is one of the best places to eat in our area and is situated on the shores of Lake James! They have more than 1300 bourbons and 3000+ whiskies behind the bar! Excellent food and live music every night! You can even book a ride to the restaurant by boat (Lake James Tour Co.) and you don't even have to drive!
4080 N 300 W
This is one of the best places to eat in our area and is situated on the shores of Lake James! They have more than 1300 bourbons and 3000+ whiskies behind the bar! Excellent food and live music every night! You can even book a ride to the restaurant by boat (Lake James Tour Co.) and you don't even have to drive!

Reizigersadvies

Vervoersmogelijkheden

Steuben County is a tourist area in the summer months.

Be sure to make reservations and call before you go, as many establishments have seasonal hours. Our town does not currently have public transportation so if you are able to find a Uber or Lyft driver, be sure they are able to come back to pick you up.