Oak Cove Resort

Escape to Oak Cove Resort’s 16 wooded acres on the shores of picturesque Lake Cora. This charming area of southern Michigan is ripe with activities, from antiquing to beachgoing to winery tours. But you may find you never want to leave Oak Cove. Included in your stay are hot breakfast and dinner, use of rowboats and bicycles, even 18 holes of golf a day! It’s always playtime on Oak Cove’s sandy beach, on the walking trails or in its pool. Accommodations include historic lodge rooms and private cottages. This is one of Michigan’s oldest and smallest resorts; the proprietors will go out of their way to get to know you. Your first stay might be the beginning of a new tradition!

All Inclusive

You won’t have to worry about opening your wallet at Oak Cove. Not only does one rate cover lodging and meals like grandma used to make, it even includes 18 holes of golf a day plus gratuity! Leave your budget anxieties at home with the housesitter, and give yourself over to pure vacation delight.

Beach

At Oak Cove a 500-foot sandy beach gently slopes into Lake Cora’s sparkling waters. Sun yourself on shore or cool off in the water. Cora is among the state’s cleanest lakes, great for swimming. If you’re a real devotee of the beach life, there are many more to visit nearby on Lake Michigan!

Family

Oak Cove’s guests return for years, and often for generations. Make a summer filled with boating on Lake Cora, playing on its sandy beach, and enjoying lively group meals part of your family tradition. Kids have been known to exclaim, “This place is better than Disney World!”

Fishing

Beautiful Lake Cora is not just ideal for swimming, with docks and boats at your disposal at Oak Cove...fishing is must! The entire Paw Paw area around Lake Michigan is well-known for Coho salmon, steelhead, Chinook salmon and brown trout.

Historical

Oak Cove will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010, and its original building is now the main lodge. The property is full of antiques, and the original iron bed frames still occupy the lodge’s bedrooms. You’ll enjoy your meals in the historic dining room or on the deck overlooking Lake Cora.

Lake

Swimming, boating and fishing are timeless summer pastimes, and all have a happy home on Lake Cora, one of Michigan’s cleanest lakes. Bring your own boat or jet skis and dock them for free at Oak Cove. Or pack a little lighter and have your fun in the resort’s canoes, rowboats and paddleboats.

Cabins And Cottages

Lakefront cottages are surrounded by trees and just a short walk from the main lodge. Sleeping two to seven guests, cottages are equipped with 5-star Serta mattresses, and front porches or decks – most overlooking the lake. The dinner bell ringing from the lodge lets you know when it's time to eat.

Lodges

The historic main lodge at Oak Cove, built in 1910, offers seven private sleeping rooms and a fantastic late-Victorian style, with original iron beds and many period antiques. Daily breakfasts and dinners are prepared and served here, in the dining room and on the front porch overlooking the lake.

Activities

Amenities

Reunions

Family traditions are born and thrive at Oak Cove! Start your own – a modified American Plan is very convenient, and private cottages and large homes can accommodate everyone.

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