Title: Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114394945&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi ![Interior - Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114395000/114394945/bc56464a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114395000/114394945/0d812487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114395000/114394945/885ff1b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114395000/114394945/278d981f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114395000/114394945/73b975cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi and take advantage of a water park, a firepit, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi \*\*4-GET-ME-KNOT\*\* This 2-bedroom Simonton Lake cottage in Elkhart is perfect for your escape. The bedrooms feature a king bed, a twin bed, and a queen bed, ensuring a wonderful night's sleep. The cozy living room with a sofa bed and an air mattress, HD TV, offers a nice additional space for guests along with a beautiful view of the lake. With amenities like a full kitchen with utensils, stove, refrigerator, microwave, WiFi, a hair dryer, washing machine and dryer, your stay will be enchanting. The property sits on beautiful Simonton Lake, with a nice sandy beach and has a pier if you want to bring a boat to dock. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a visit at our lake house cottage. Convenient Location: Just a short 23-minute drive to the iconic Notre Dame Stadium, our cottage offers the perfect blend of peaceful retreat and access to exciting events. Lakeside attractions include, Simonton Lake Drive-In, Chubby Trout, Smokin Fatty's BBQ, Flippin' Cow Burger Joint, Chick-fil-A. Within 5 minutes is Meijer, Walmart, food, shopping, and more! Located 20-25 minutes from the University of Notre Dame, making it an excellent choice for game-day stays. Whether you're here for a peaceful lake retreat, a fun-filled family vacation, or a visit to Notre Dame, this cozy lakeside haven promises fantastic memories. Book your stay today! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113706000/113705913/c72251e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden Arbor House - newly renovated retreat! 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Please call any time if you have a question. xxx-xxx-xxxx ### 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 Located in Elkhart, this cottage is on the beach. Ruthmere Mansion and The Lerner are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wellfield Botanic Gardens and National New York Central Railroad Museum. Strikes and Spares Entertainment Center and Legend Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. [Visit our Elkhart travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Elkhart.dx7073) [View more Cottages in Elkhart](https://www.expedia.ca/Elkhart-Cottages.d7073-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.74981%2C-85.96117&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WVqUpsLHdpI6GNLLL6t-lmrqrT0=) Elkhart, IN ### What's nearby - Heaton Lake 6 min drive \- 9.5 km - Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum 6 min drive \- 6.3 km - RV Hall of Fame & Museum 8 min drive \- 12.4 km - Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve 8 min drive \- 12.0 km - Wellfield Botanic Gardens 10 min drive \- 7.3 km ### Getting around - Elkhart Station 14 min drive - Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) 42 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Chick Fil A 5 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - 7-Eleven 6 min drive - Biggby Coffee 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi? ### What time is check-out at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi? ### Where is Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelby Z. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Cute little home in a great spot. Hosts were great with contact and made the weekend a breeze. Coziness of the home felt like we were at grandma and grandpa’s for the weekend and just what we needed! Highly recommend for the views of the lake and location. Planning to be back for our next Notre Dame game! ##### Shelby Z. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Aug 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Well maintained space, with everything you may need if you forgot or ran low! Hosts were responsive to any questions we had. Very relaxing and peaceful, neighborhood environment. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6f18ace9-4829-45ac-82a2-ec7fd95c995b-1756580978379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3460454e-233c-42fe-b425-234841e9776a-1756580978413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan L. Nov 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay. The views were incredible and the house had everything we needed. The hosts were communicative, thoughtful, and hospitable. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Ethan L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin S. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend father and son getaway Very accommodating and friendly owners! ##### Justin S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nic B. Jul 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay We thoroughly enjoyed the property. Amazing location and very welcoming and helpful hosts. Great for lake access and phenomenal sunset views. Appreciative of the stay. ##### Nic B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley M. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great experience! Lovely location by the water and was perfect for what we needed for the weekend. Very welcoming and owner was very helpful and communicative, went out of their way to give us what we needed! ##### Ashley M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### donna h. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remember old times Place is beautiful ##### donna h. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa H. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We enjoyed our family vacation at this cute little cottage right on the lake. There were beautiful sunsets and shallow water perfect for our kids to enjoy. There are plenty of places to eat in the area, they also provide kitchen necessities if you wanted to cook at the cottage. Great communication from the hosts and everything went perfect! Thank you!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4b3b28f9-3ab5-4ec8-b8ae-6888c73a0941-1752349535367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed09b5ec-e7ee-49d1-ad04-bb94f86eee07-1752349535386.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alyssa H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### deborah J. Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was as described. From check in to check out. We had a few question prior to booking, that were answered promptly. And we had a problem with a door while we were there and it was taken care of that day. Cottage had everything we needed. Lake was good for our grandkids and fishing was good for the fisherman. Very good people to rent from. Thank you again for making our stay good. ![Great view. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/73292d84-9d18-40fc-a12c-b9957e3c6a37-1754885223563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### deborah J. 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