Title: Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48714400/48714336/6bcadd4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48714400/48714336/8321fc8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48714400/48714336/5a798a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48714400/48714336/78cd6ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48720000/48714400/48714336/24434f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on Lake Skinner's shores, this waterfront cottage offers the perfect retreat. Enjoy private fishing access and paddle boat rides (seasonal), or cozy up by the fireplace. With a spacious deck, 3 seasons room, and full kitchen, you can unwind in comfort anytime of year. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake Private vacation home with a beautiful view of Lake Skinner. Waterfront access for fishing or taking the paddle boat out (seasonal). This cottage has all the basic amenities to make your stay comfortable. From the warm fire place to the spacious deck and 3 seasons room, you can enjoy this place anytime of the year. The full kitchen makes this place perfect for a week long getaway! A short twenty minute drive to Auburn and under an hour drive to Fort Wayne and Shipshewana. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72990000/72980600/72980583/b5121498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake Rome City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=72980583&PinnedHotelID=72980583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41531300/41531244/f86566f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Water front cottage on beautiful Upper Long Lake Albion - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=41531244&PinnedHotelID=41531244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74990000/74989500/74989459/3c95ac07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Sylvan Lake Cabin with Loft & Stunning Lake Views! 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Columbia City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=107255406&PinnedHotelID=107255406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.39334,-85.36921&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mot%7BFpt%60hO%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40S%40U%40SBU%40QBUBSBSBSBUBSDQDSBSDQDSDQFSDSDQFSFQDQHQFQFQFOHQFQHOHOHOFOJOHOHOHOJMJMHMJOJMJKJMJKJKLMJKLKJKLIJKLILILILILILGLILGNGLELGLGNENELENELCNELCNCNCNCLCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLJJJJLLJJJJLJJJLJNHLJLHLJNHNHNHNHNHNHNFNHRHNFNFPFRFNFPFPDRFPDRFRDPDRDPBRDRDPBRBTBRBRBRBT%40P%40TBR%40T%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FTARARATARATCRARARCTCRCRCRCRCRERERCPEREREPGREPGREPGRGPGNGPGPGPINIPGPININININININKLILKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKJKJMLKJMHMHKJMHMHMHMHMFMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMEMIMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMIKKMMKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKOKMIMIOIOKOGOIOIOIQGOIQGQGQGOIQEQGSGQESEQGSEQESESCQESESCSCSCSCSCSCUASCSASAUASAUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GeuOnhzr5j2FyZkPBwh5343xc2s=) Albion, IN #### What's nearby - Chain O' Lakes State Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km - Black Pine Animal Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 9.6 km - Noble Hawk Golf Links - 8 min drive - 14.5 km - Presence Saint Francis Place - 8 min drive - 15.9 km - Mid-America Windmill Museum - 11 min drive - 19.0 km #### Getting around - Waterloo Station - 28 min drive - Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Breakfast House - ‬11 min drive - ‪Albion Ale House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive - ‪Half Acre Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pizza Forum - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chain O' Lakes State Park, Noble Hawk Golf Links, and Presence Saint Francis Place. Parkview Noble Hospital and Sylvan Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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