Located in West Branch, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Tanger Outlets West Branch and Irons Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Mud Lake and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Engle Pond.
Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
The Nightmare Golf Course - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Jersey Mike's Subs - 4 min drive
Rancheros Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Allen Morris
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
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
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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
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
Snorkelling 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
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
Both Lake and River frontage! Great fishing! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John H.
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, cottage was everything we expected. Good communication with the host. Would recommend this to anyone who would like some peace and quiet so they can relax.
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole G.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This rental has been consistently clean and well kept. Amazing location and amenities. I wish that all VRBOs were this good!
Nicole G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kurt M.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kurt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Vickie V.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Vickie V.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thaddeus W.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property! Great place for golf or fishing get-togethers.
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.
Amy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter H.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We were blessed to have incredible weather for September, so we were able to enjoy this property about as much as you can in a short five days. The property and host are as advertised and more. Fishing, kayaking, hanging out in nature... what more could we have asked for? Thank you, Allen!
Peter H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
florence n.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
florence n.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
dan r.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Very nice, clean, great location, great fishing, will be back!
dan r.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The best rented vrbo weve ever stayed in !
The best , awesome , peaceful .
Robert B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Danielle C.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Danielle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry D.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Davis fishing trip
The stay was very nice place was awesome felt very homey the basement was great especially with all the rain we had but best of all the fishing was great
Larry D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
robert g l.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation on the water
Clean, lots of room. Dinning room with a great view of the water. Relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of room outside. Close to town but not too close. Nice game room. I would book again.
robert g l.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard, Farmington Hills
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & relaxing
We had a quiet & relaxing time overall. One of us has mobility issues so the stairs & step into the shower, and step down onto the deck were a minor issue (had to buy a step stool).
Richard
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole G.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best VBRO we have had
Our family vacation at "Fish Camp" was wonderful, blending comfort and adventure seamlessly. Nestled by a serene lake and dam, we caught many small fish, and explored the calm lake by kayak. So convenient having shopping & restaurants nearby. The cottage is itself was a cozy & clean, providinuneveryone.
Nicole G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dawn W., Westland
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's Getaway
We really had a great time! We enjoyed the game room and it was close enough to the places we wanted to go. We did choose not to go swimming as the water didn't look very inviting. It is called fish camp though, not swim camp. Instead we drove to the beach. We enjoyed the kayaks and watching the wildlife outside. We were a bit surprised by the amount of goose poop in the yard. After a little clean up we had a clear path though. Having 2 bathrooms was a huge plus as well! We really appreciated that our host was very good about responding quickly when we had questions. We enjoyed our stay at fish camp.
Dawn W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick F.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Patrick F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Noelle M.
29 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Trip
Our group of 7 stayed for a week and we had so much fun. Even the non fishermen found plenty to do! The game room was a great way for the adults and teenagers to spend the evenings together. The lake is very peaceful and the house is very clean and comfortable.
Noelle M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Marie M.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Jean-Marie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirk B.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Father's Day Outing
Perfect fathers day getaway. Great grandpa and grandson fishing experience. Very comfortable setting with walkout patio between the basement and the stream. Nice place to hang out early and enjoy your coffee and some reminiscing. The table stream side is handy. Definitely awesome views of the lake and wildlife.
Kirk B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zachary V.
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Zachary V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
roger p.
17 June 2024
Future suggestions
Property was good,we bring seniors had difficulty with step down to the porch, porch to front deck was far greater than an 8.5 inches and dangerous. Stairs going to upstairs almost impossible to climb.