The Cottages on Petite Lake

04/09/2026

🌊 Now Hiring: Beach & Grounds Crew 🌿
Love working outdoors by the water? We’re looking for reliable, hard-working individuals to join our Resort’s Beach & Grounds Crew!
What You’ll Be Doing:
    •    Maintaining lawns and outdoor spaces
    •    Beach setup and daily resets
    •    Dock, shoreline, and boat area upkeep
    •    Trash and debris removal
    •    General outdoor maintenance around the resort
What We’re Looking For:
    •    Experience with basic lawn care and landscaping
    •    Comfortable working around water, docks, and boats
    •    Able to handle physical work in all weather conditions
    •    Team player with a strong work ethic
    •    Dependable and detail-oriented
If you enjoy fresh air, lake views, and staying active on the job, this is the perfect fit.
📩 Apply today and spend your days where others vacation!

03/24/2026

Speaking from personal experience… there’s something so special about sharing this space with the people you love most.

I’m one of the owners, Jess. On my wedding day I got ready at The Cottages and had my first looks here— precious moments I’ll never forget. We also hosted our rehearsal dinner on the rooftop deck. It was effortlessly intimate and beautiful.

Here at The Cottages we have a team that supports you every step of the way. We partner with trusted vendors like , who did our gorgeous florals, and , who captured it all so beautifully. 🤩💐📸

It could be YOUR turn…

We’re ALL teaming up with to give one lucky couple a FREE dream wedding—including a rehearsal dinner on the rooftop, a photography package from Kayleen, AND florals from Mariah at The Modern Orchid.

Are you supporting one lucky couple to win this incredible giveaway? Voting for the top 6 couples is underway!

✨ Follow our page
✨ Comment to cast your vote for your fav couple!
✨ One random comment will be picked, and that couple will earn 50 bonus votes!

Want to follow along in the Free Wedding Giveaway? Head here to meet the couples and learn how to vote again: valleyridgeresort.com

If you’re looking for a unique, fun, and beautiful place to celebrate all weekend long… this is it! 💫

03/14/2026

🌿 Now Hiring at The Cottages on Petite Lake 🌿

We’re gearing up for another busy season and are looking for some extra help to join our small but mighty team at our lakeside resort. If you enjoy staying active, working with a great group of people, and helping create memorable experiences for guests, we’d love to hear from you!

Our cottage keepers play a huge role in the guest experience. This position focuses on cleaning, staging, stocking, and preparing our cottages so every guest arrives to a space that feels fresh, welcoming, and well cared for.

Cleaning experience is a plus, but not required—we’re happy to train the right person who is detail-oriented, dependable, and takes pride in their work. This role requires someone who understands that attention to detail matters.

This is an active role. Cottage keepers must be able to move frequently throughout the day, go up and down multiple flights of stairs, lift 30+ lbs, and handle light outdoor tasks such as emptying trash bins and clearing decks.

Email [email protected] to apply. Please include a resume.

02/05/2026

That’s us! 👏 win a FREE wedding just five minutes away AND have your dreamy lakefront rooftop rehearsal dinner here at the cottages. 🤩

Also— pick us for your room block. Every cottage has a private hot tub, old-school vacation feel, modern amenities, and access to a sandy beach with allll the lake fun. Destination wedding vibes at a fraction of the price. 😉

FREE WEDDING! Here are just some of the amazing vendors that we’ve partnered with to offer a FULL package for one lucky couple. The giveaway of a lifetime! 💍

Florals: The Modern Orchid
Photography: Kayleen Nyshell Photography
DJ/Emcee: Adam Garrison: Wedding MC & DJ
Glam squad: Glam Luxe Artistry
Rehearsal dinner: The Cottages on Petite Lake
Pet care: Wags of Love
Photobooth: Nicole Sutton Photography

Venue, open bar, cocktail hour apps, catering, decor, and day-of coordination ALL covered by us— Valley Ridge!

We’ll be announcing each vendor package this week so there is full transparency! Upgrading packages are available.

Are there any major vendors not included? Yes— the lucky couple is responsible for finding their own officiant as this is a more personal selection.

What to expect with each vendor? A thoughtful, specially curated experience for YOUR big day. Yes, it’s a FREE wedding. And yes, it’s still customizable and personal.

Entries for the giveaway begin on Valentine’s Day. Stayed tuned for details. 💘

01/31/2026

What’s better than a FREE wedding?! Oh yes… a FREE wedding AND a FREE rehearsal dinner on our lakefront rooftop deck! 😍💍🌅

All the official details are coming soon. Come get a sneak peak at the 2nd Annual Wedding Wishes Expo - Forever Starts Here!

Follow along and see official announcements here: Valley Ridge Bar & Grill. The team of vendors includes florals, glam, DJ, photography, and more. So much talent combined into this incredible giveaway!

💍FREE WEDDING. YES—ACTUALLY FREE.

Think it sounds too good to be true? Come see for yourself.

Join us at the 2nd Annual Wedding Wishes Expo - Forever Starts Here! this Sunday, Feb 1 for a first look at our 2026 or 2027 wedding giveaway—venue, catering, open bar, and a dream team of vendors…

💍 Over $40,000+ in value. FREE.
✨ Meet some of the vendors
✨ Learn about the venue + packages offered
✨ Get all the details before anyone else

Contest details coming soon:
🎥 Submit a short video of you + your partner
🗳️ Public voting
❌ No scams. No gimmicks. No biased winners.

Stay tuned for more information, the giveaway officially begins February 14, 2026. Valentine's Day. 😉

11/30/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎶❄️🎄 it’s not so fun to manage, but it sure is pretty to look at 🤩

Keep the winter blues away with beautiful lake views, cozy cottages, and PRIVATE HOT TUBS!

Book directly on our site to save on extra fees: thecottagesonpetitelake.com

11/08/2025

It’s fall y’all 🍂 book a cottage— lower prices, gorgeous colorful trees across the lake, and a private hot tub at EVERY cottage! Plus a grill and firepit in each yard. What more do you need? 🔥🪵🌅

08/15/2025

☀️Houseboat Availability ☀️Looking for a unique escape? Perfect for a couples getaway right on the water! Fishing, swimming and stunning lake views at your doorstep! Message us for dates and details!

08/05/2025

Escape to our quaint and hidden lakeside gem! 🏖️ Sandy-bottom swimming, water volleyball, tons of water toys, fire pits, grills, and mature trees all around. 🌳🎣 Great fishing, stunning views, and lots of free amenities. Beach passes are available. Advanced reservations required to avoid overcrowding. ⛱️

Call/text 847-345-2574 or email [email protected]

07/08/2025

A huge thank you everyone that helped make our Fourth of July micro event so special! We truly appreciate everyone who came out to celebrate with us and everybody who entered our Fourth of July giveaway. Your support means the world to us! We are very grateful to be part of such an amazing community! 🎉Congratulations 🎉to winning our two night stay in our adorable tiny house!

07/02/2025

✨GIVEAWAY TIME✨
Win a 2 night stay in our charming Tiny House that sleeps up to 5 people and has a full bathroom + kitchen. It also includes your own personal hot tub and access to our beach!
To enter:
1️⃣ Follow us on our social media accounts. 2️⃣ Share this post on your social media 3️⃣Comment and tag 3 friends To learn more about our Tiny house and availability visit and click our link for our website! The two night stay excludes weekend and holidays dates. The booking needs to be confirmed within 2 weeks after winning. The giveaway does not include travel. The winner will be announced Monday July 7th 2025
🎆GOOD LUCK!!🎆

06/13/2025

Last minute opening for The Coral Cottage and Houseboat 4th of July weekend! Book now! ☀️⛱️


UPDATE: Coral Cottage is booked. Houseboat is still available.