Title: Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115836603&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana ## Photo gallery for Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana ![Property grounds - Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana (Shipshewana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115836700/115836603/fb27a075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana (Shipshewana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115836700/115836603/2cdc4408.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana (Shipshewana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115836700/115836603/feeff186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana (Shipshewana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115836700/115836603/68451401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Table tennis - Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana (Shipshewana)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115836700/115836603/54309734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - 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. ### Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana Get ready to enjoy Lake life in Shipshewana, Indiana. You will have everything you need in this delightful 2-bedroom house in Shipshewana. The cozy bedrooms feature 2 queen beds, perfect for a good night's sleep. With amenities like AC, heating, WiFi, and a washing machine, guests can feel right at home. Our place is equipped for both long or short stays to make your holiday one to remember. While there are no TVs to encourage relaxation and rest, there is Wi-Fi provided so you can stay in contact with the people in your world! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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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 ## About the area Located in Shipshewana, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Middlebury Community Historical and Blue Gate Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Meadow Valley Golf Club and Raber Golf Course. Deutsch Kase Haus and Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Water’s Edge Retreat, Charming 2-bedroom Lake House, marvelous Shipshewana 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas M. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was perfect. Very clean, organized, and stressfree! I would gladly stay here again. The lake was so peaceful and relaxing. ##### Douglas M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy M. Sep 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean house and game room. Good communication. Enjoyed the area. ##### Kathy M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great cottage, great deck and game room. Very close to downtown. Cottage was decorated like a magazine, beds soft, furniture like home. Will come back ##### David K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent location and property. Beds are super comfortable. Everything was clean and as stated in the listing. Personally, I was thrilled there is no TV! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c00efff5-2d90-4418-af26-038215dbf003-1754680159525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Debbie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lillian A. Jul 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away It was just my husband and I. We wanted to just get away and relax. This was perfect. A beautiful home, comfy and cozy. Loved the lake view. ##### Lillian A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Tidy, welcoming cottage with a big deck looking out over the lake. It was a great place to unwind and relax while waiting to have some work done on our RV at a local manufacturer. The pumpkin vine bike trail is very close to the cottage and we were able to follow it all the way from shipshewanna to Goshen. Beautiful scenery all along the way ##### Lori M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lillian A. Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing. Love the house, so clean, relaxing and the deck is perfect. Would not change anything. No TV is the best to reconnect with family, nature and yourself. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b3d6a111-d8ba-4fb7-ad25-72504d49fe24-1757794726526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lillian A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN](https://www.expedia.ca/Portage-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1522875.Hotel-Information) > - [GORGEOUS!!! Open concept renovation. 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