[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34085900/34085853/d5c99472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34085900/34085853/95dce6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34085900/34085853/0e10b80f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34085900/34085853/0e5a2ad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34085900/34085853/20d8912f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the shores of Lake Shafer, Piper House offers a serene retreat for large families and groups. This custom-designed lake house features granite countertops, hardwood floors, and high-end A/V systems. Enjoy campfires by the water's edge, grill on one of two Weber natural gas grills, or lounge in multiple hammocks with comfortable sofas and patio furniture. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! BRAND NEW lake house, custom designed for the comfort of large families & groups on vacation. This listing includes the main house PLUS an attached in law suite apartment that is perfect for those that want to be with the group but need a separate space or extra privacy (grandparents, families with small kids). PROPERTY (AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY) HIGHLIGHTS \-In total, sleeps 15 in beds. Main house accommodates 10 people + the attached Apartment sleeps 5. \-Brand new custom home offers granite, hardwood floors, on demand unlimited hot water, central heat/AC, custom lighting. \-Professionally designed interior offers an aesthetic to please the most discerning guest. We've been told "this place is way too nice to be a rental home." That is because it is our private lake residence, not a cheaply furnished investment home. No expense was spared, and we'd like to share it with you. -Amazing 180 degree views of the lake and roller coasters. The best views on the lake. \-High-end A/V (60” flatscreen, Yahama sound, indoor/outdoor speakers) \-Fast internet WiFi, Comcast Xfinity cable & DVD/Bluray \-Enjoy campfires at night right next to the water \-Grill with ease on the 2 large Weber natural gas grill on the lakeside \-Lounge gear—multiple hammocks, comfortable sofas & patio furniture \-Dine & hang al fresco on the two private screened porches with comfortable upholstered outdoor furniture and dining space. \-Designer level furniture from Restoration Hardware, Room and Board, Pottery Barn, Arhaus and more. \-All high-end mattresses and linens (Posturepedic, Stearns and Foster, etc) \-Flat screen TV's in bedrooms. \-Bunk beds and “flop” room in Bedroom 3 designed for tucking kids in for movie night while the adults stay up and play. \-Very kid-friendly property. Swingset, beach/sand area with toys and games (croquet, etc) \-Firewood provided on the property. All you need to bring is food, drinks and beach towels. SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS \-Private beach/sandbox, dock & 120 feet of water frontage. Dock your boat or you can even walk to the boat rental and drive it over. \-Amazing summer sunrises and sets over lake from the screened patio. - \-Historic Drive in Movie Theater (5 mins) \-Great golfing at Tippecanoe Country Club (5 mins) (public can play) \-Winery- fun for tastings. Whyte Horse Winery (10 mins) \-Canoe Trips & Horseback riding \-There is literally something for everyone at this location. \-Chicago summer getaway for families & couples (~2hr drive) \-Indianapolis summer getaway for families & couples (~1hr drive) WINTER HIGHLIGHTS \-Outdoor covered Hot tub lakeside \-Nothing like hot chocolate by the campfire looking out over the frozen lake \-Cozy Fireplace surrounded by incredible views \-Sledding right on the property \-Snowmobiling on lake (if frozen enough!) \-Chicago winter getaway (only a 2hr drive) \-Indianapolis winter getaway (only a 1hr drive) FIVE REASONS TO VISIT PIPER HOUSE ON LAKE SHAFER: 1\. Truly a unique place. Enjoy all the very best of lakefront living/boating. 2\. Nothing else nice enough for your tastes? We get it...that is why we built this place! Fully stocked, totally comfortable, high end everything. You won't want to leave. There is nothing like it around. 3\. Have a big/diverse age group of people you'd like to vacation with? We've got you covered from everyone from infants to elderly. Babies: we've got an infant and can offer all the baby/child proofing supplies you need. Kids & Teenagers: they are hard to please sometimes. Not here. Adults: Elderly: home is on one level, at the top of the hill. 4\. Family reunion? Get together for a close group of old friends? Nothing creates memories like a lake vacation. Bring your boat down, toast old memories by the fire pit and let all the cousins play together at the amusement park, beach and wooded grounds together. 5\. Just need some peace and quiet? Maybe you need a working vacation to actually get something worthwhile done—finally start that business, write that novel, work on your album, get to coding your startup product or just catch up on all the projects you really care about (which you never seem to have time for). Life is short—do what you love! Our high-speed internet with views overlooking the lake can provide exactly the tools and quiet inspiration you need to spark your creativity—winter, spring, summer or fall. Stay for a weekend, full week or month (discounts available for multi-week rentals in the off-seasons)…whatever it takes. Life is short. Live it. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335500/34335432/baa46114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Rustic Estate on Lake Freeman Monticello - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 153 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=34335432&PinnedHotelID=34335432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34514800/34514748/66e2cf9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5 bdr Lake Shafer house with breathtaking view Monticello - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=34514748&PinnedHotelID=34514748&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100660000/100657500/100657496/016570c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage on Lake Shafer-optional Pontoon! 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Special permission to be obtained for any Bachelor/Bachelorette parties. Exterior video monitored. Any renter with under 4.8 review rating, or no reviews, is subject to approval by owners. Hot tub use is at your own risk. Swimming in the lake is at your own risk. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Family parties are ok if approved by hosts ### 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 Note from host: Family parties are ok if approved by hosts 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as NEW Modern Lake House + apt for 15 W/hot TUB ## About the area Located in Monticello, this vacation home is on the waterfront. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Monticello travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Monticello.dx8960) [View more Vacation homes in Monticello](https://www.expedia.ca/Monticello-Private-Vacation-Homes.d8960-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C40.79127%2C-86.77516&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=e9bj1mLMSQsX7aOavLNExTDishc=) Monticello, IN ### What's nearby - Lake Shafer - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Pine View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 km - Tippecanoe Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km - Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 11 min drive - 6.9 km ### Getting around - Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive - ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬10 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive - ‪Whiskey & Wine Saloon - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! located? > This family-friendly Monticello vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! Reviews 10 ### 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 68 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean O. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for family fun Hosts have set up an incredible place that is perfect for a family getaway. The proximity to Indiana Beach and other great activities (boating, fishing kayaking) make this a real gem. Definitely would recommend to anyone ##### Sean O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie J. May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home! Lots of room, very well-kept, and a one block walk to the amusement park plus a swing set on the property and easy access to the water. ##### Margie J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Time Beautiful house ... enjoyed our time great memories made !!! Thank you so much ##### Mary M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marilyn K. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house, comfortable beds, clean, nice hot tub and fire pit. Great to be a 5-10 min walk to amusement park. Attached apartment worked well for daughters family with little ones ##### Marilyn K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. Nov 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home for a group of adults Big house, very nice host! ##### Linda B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen P. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Ladies Weekend! Fantastic property, plenty of space for everyone! Comfortable bedrooms, extremely clean and kitchen was well stocked! Huge hot tube, gorgeous property with beautiful lake views. Highly recommend and great communication with the owner! ##### Karen P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard P. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top shelf accommodations The best equipped and user-friendly we have ever stayed at. We all loved this house!! ##### Richard P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian R. May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lake house! This was the perfect spot for our family of 8 to spend the weekend! We had a range from teens to Grand Parents in town for a graduation and the house was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone and such a great setting. ##### Brian R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael V. May 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Purdue Graduation Stay We rented The Piper House for a long weekend for a graduation from Purdue. The house was everything it displayed and more. Warm inviting and comfortable for a large family. Everything was very clean and well equipped for your stay. The best part of our stay was the owner!! Our trip had some unforeseen issues caused by mother nature and the owner was terrific in trying to help resolve the issues we encountered with grace and understand even though what we were experiencing was of no fault to the property or themselves. We will rent this house again if we are in the area for an extended period. ##### Michael V. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan M. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LOVED IT This place was great. It’s literally 5 minutes walking to Indiana Beach. The property has direct access to the lake and has many great amenities. It’s very likely the best place to stay in all of Monticello. Book now! ##### Ryan M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a large group. The owner Heidi was friendly, the house was well appointed and well stocked. Had a great time with a large group of multiple ages. Lots of toys and lots of quite spots too. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana S. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house with great amenities! We had 4 families stay in the house. Each couple got their own room, and the kids shared the two bunk rooms. The separation between the two spaces was perfect for letting the little ones nap throughout the day! Great outdoor spaces too! ##### Dana S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krystal W. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beyond Exceptional From the moment I booked I received nothing but exceptional service from Heidi! Once we arrived I noticed the small details. The noise machines in each room, which put the teenager and young children to sleep with ease, the extra blankets for the extra breeze on the cool nights down the never ended supply of hot water and pressure. That’s amazing considering 14 people needed to shower! If Disney World had an parallel universe, it would be this! ##### Krystal W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake-side and Amusement Park!! This is our third time staying at this property and we already booked a weekend for next year. Heidi's house is great for 3 families, each with their own restroom and bedrooms to accommodate multiple kids. We swam in the lake, and hot tub - walked to the amusement park, it was great! The swing set is really for younger kids - so just keep that in mind, but it didn't matter to us because there was so many other things to do! ##### Angela S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly r. Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual trip We have been staying in this property for over five years. We’ve been coming to the area for 38 years. We love the house it’s perfect for our needs and a great location. The owners are great and always very responsive. It’s a great run property beautiful house, beautiful decor. ##### kimberly r. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene S. Jun 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Affair Pace was perfect for all ages. Very well equipped. Kids walked to amusement park every day!! Nearby restaurants were family friendly. Play yard was a godsend for the little ones. ##### Marlene S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for family gathering This place was perfect for our annual family thanksgiving get together. The home itself is beautiful, well-appointed, and had all we needed to prepare a lot of meals and enjoy playing games, the hot tub and hanging out. We chose this house for its central location to family coming from Canada, Chicago and southern Indiana so the lakefront wasn’t really a factor this time of year, but we would love to visit again in the summer to take advantage of all the area has to offer. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise B. Jun 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Indy500 Mathis Tradition This is our second stay at the Piperhouse which fits perfectly for our growing family. The layout, the location, the lake, and with a teen, the amusement park, were perfect. The communication with the owners is pleasant and very timely! The pictures are accurate and well kept! We will be back next year! ##### Denise B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris T., Columbus, OH Jun 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Lake Home for Large Group The property itself is in very good condition with high-end finishes. There was 15 of us, 8 adults and 7 kids, and everyone had a bed to sleep in. The kitchen(s) had all the pots/pans/utensils that we needed. The hot tub was large and in excellent condition. The house is on Lake Shaffer. The kids had a good time jumping off the dock and swimming. Boat rental place is just across the bridge which made it very easy to rent a boat for the day. Indiana Beach Amusement Park is walkable and kids enjoyed the day there. No complaints whatsoever with the property. 5 star VRBO. ##### Chris T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela S. Oct 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Fall Weekend Get-away We stayed at this house with our family of four, and two additional families. We had 6 adults and 7 children ages 1-10. The house was perfect! Each family had their own private space and bathroom. The home was very kid friendly with a great swing set. The kids also went fishing and were constantly playing outside. The home's location was perfect for walking to Indiana Beach, avoiding having to load children into the car! And the kids of course loved Indiana Beach! The house was clean when we arrived, and beds were comfy. Plenty of towels which was helpful. Heidi and Scott were extremely responsive and provided lots of helpful information about the area. So grateful they are willing to share their wonderful home! We will definitely be staying again!! ##### Angela S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy K. Jul 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing lake weekend with friends This is absolutely the best VRBO house I’ve ever stayed in! I am one of a group of 8 college friends who vacation together every summer along with our kids, but this being the 10th year of vacationing together, we decided to do a trip without the kids and this was the perfect spot for our group. We took advantage of all the incredible amenities at this place—hot tub, fire pit, boat dock (easily rented a pontoon for a day from the boat rental place directly across from the property), screened-in porches, gas grill, floats and pool noodles for swimming, even nice robes for lazy mornings spent reading, drinking coffee, and playing board games. The kitchen was well-stocked with all of the appliances we needed to cook our meals at the house. Heidi is a very attentive host and the house has so many little things to make it more comfortable, such as sound machines in the bedrooms and dimmers on almost all of the light switches. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay while enjoying the lake and time together with friends… now we just have to bring the kids back to enjoy it with us! ##### Christy K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### karin r. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Very nice house but not the location First of all I want to say that the owner was excellent in communicating everything. There were amenities broken and she had them replaced immediately which was very nice. The house itself is very nice - but I would not say it is NEW anymore - like a broken towel bar in the bathroom and sinks that don't drain and worn furniture. But it is a nice house. I did not care for the location. With the pictures of the backyard I thought this was in a wooded area - but it is not. It is next to a lot of single campground type cabins that are in the process of being renovated/built and an empty lot where it looks like something burned down but was left. The area might be going through some changes but it appears to be mostly owned by someone building campground type cabins. It is a short walk to the park but it is the back entrance you are entering. ##### karin r. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raquel J. Jul 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Ultimate Family Vacay This is the perfect location for a large family. We had a large group with ages ranging from 11 months to 68 years old. This house had something for everyone. It was fully stocked with everything you would need to feel at home. Heidi made it very easy for a family to travel. She definitely took time to make sure her guests are well taken care of. The home had beautiful comfortable furniture and beds. There were high chairs and pack n play for our baby. The shed was fully stocked of items to take out on the lake. The swing set entertained the children for hours. There is a boat rental directly across from the dock and a 3 min walk to the Indiana Beach amusement park. Heidi also had great restaurant recommendations along with activities nearby. We visited the Crooked Creek horse farm and went horse back riding and had a wonderful time. Our kids also loved being able to fish straight from the dock. We caught lots of bluegill, minoes and a couple baby turtles with our nets. We truly had a wonderful stay. Heidi is an amazing host, the house was very clean and we would 100% come back! ##### Raquel J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly K. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wish we could have stayed longer!! This home had every need thought of. It's layout is so nice for 3 separate families to stay comfortable. It's like there were 3 separate 'wings' for each family. It's great for small children because of the swing play area. It's on a hill away from the lake - which is kinda nice to not worry about them getting into the lake unattended. We rented a boat (pontoon) 1 day for 3 hours. We ALL enjoyed riding around the lake (and the views of the amusement park on the lake were awesome) and stopped a couple places to jump out and swim. So much FUN. The boat rental is right across the bay and was so easy to pull up to the dock and load it up for our day trip. Swimming by the house dock was really nice!! So relaxing. It's not a beach you can walk into though, have to enter from the end of the dock. But, with floaties the little ones were able to swim out into the lake with the rest of us. It is a 5 min walk to the amusement park! We had 2 wonderful fun-packed days at the park! Was so nice to walk home for lunch and rest the little ones and then go back and stay into the evening. Heidi was always available for questions and made sure we were comfortable. Want to go back!!!! ##### Kimberly K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia F. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Cynthia F. 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