Title: Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91133356&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago Family-friendly vacation home in Walkerton ## Photo gallery for Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball - Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago (Walkerton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91133400/91133356/a4712790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago (Walkerton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91133400/91133356/fb04bb68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago (Walkerton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91133400/91133356/5cf58f4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago (Walkerton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91133400/91133356/6f119b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago (Walkerton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91140000/91133400/91133356/w1024h623x0y30-bf688a59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the shores of Koontz Lake, this family-friendly house offers endless fun and relaxation. Enjoy water activities from the 180-foot lake frontage, or gather for big meals in one of the two full kitchens. A walk-out porch with a lakeside view and fire pit create perfect settings for making memories. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago On the beautiful Koontz Lake, this family-friendly house can sleep 12-19 easily. 90 Minutes from Chicago, 29 Minutes to Notre Dame... 1.12 Acre lot & 180 feet of lake frontage, and long deck, you can fish, swim, and enjoy water fun! The perfect location for 1-3 families who want to enjoy a vacation together. ND game watchers. Golf Groups, and Getaways. 2 Full Kitchens allow for big meals and lots of laughs. Or experience a Golf Weekend at the house with a short drive to Swan Lake Golf Course just 5 minutes away. Gorgeous sunsets and memories await you. Full walk-out porch with table and lakeside view. Plenty of space to enjoy your volleyball, basketball, flag football or bean bags. Swing Set for the little ones. Fire Pit makes a great place to enjoy S'mores… LOCATION: Just 90 minutes from Chicago, 30 minutes from Valparaiso 15 Minutes From Plymouth Indiana. 29 Minutes South of South Bend. Great location for Golf and Notre Dame Game for the weekend…while Enjoying the lake during free time. 5 Minutes from Swan Lake Golf Course The uses are endless: Grandparents wanting to bring the entire family together in one location... College Reunion...Guy or Girl Weekend Golf and Lake Week or Weekend... A family who are moving and need a short term rental. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Things to do - Foosball table - Golf - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119960000/119950400/119950338/e7bcedf2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Modern Irish - 4B 3.5BA - 1 mi to ND Stadium Northeast South Bend - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=119950338&PinnedHotelID=119950338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103160000/103159000/103158915/3415e2a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The GoodWell at Bass Lake Indiana Knox - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=103158915&PinnedHotelID=103158915&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60820000/60819500/60819428/w692h683x160y0-3578e974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unity Log Cabin on Bass Lake Knox - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 55 reviews CA $277 CA $602 total includes taxes & fees Jan 20 - Jan 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=60819428&PinnedHotelID=60819428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93090000/93085900/93085900/f3210557.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6 bedroom 3 bath amazing home, near lake max Culver - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=93085900&PinnedHotelID=93085900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93404500/93404407/6eb3b4b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private 12 bedroom home with pool and pickleball! 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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 ## About the area Walkerton is home to this vacation home. Swan Lake Resort and Woodbury Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Potato Creek State Park and Scarborough Park. [Visit our Koontz Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Koontz-Lake.dx6069849) [View more Vacation homes in Koontz Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Koontz-Lake-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6069849-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.412155,-86.4622&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aex%7BFvcvnO%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40SBS%40S%40UBSBSBS%40SBUDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFQDSFQDQFQFQFQHQFOFSHOHOFQHMHQHMHQJMHOJOHKJOJMJMJMHMLKJKJMLKJILKJKLILILKLIJGLINILGLGLGNGLELGNELENELENELCNCNELCNANCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBNBN%40LBNDNBLBNDNDLDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLHJFLHLJLHLHJJLJJHLJJLJJLJHLJLLLHLJNHLJLHNJLHPHLHPHLFPHNHNFRFNHPFPFPFPDPFPFRDPDPDRDRDPDRBRDRBRDRBTBR%40RBRBR%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTATAP%3FTATARARCRATCRCTARCPCTERCRERCREREPEREREPEPGRGPEPGPGRGNIPGPGPININGPILIPILIPKNILKLINKLILMLKLILMJKJKLMJKHMJKJMHMHMJMHKHMFMHOFMFMFMFOFMDOFMDMDODOBMBODOBMBOBO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCOAOCMCOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMGOIMGKIMIMKMIMIKKMKKIMKKMKKMKIMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIQIMIQIMGQIOIOGQGQIQGOGSGQEQGQESGQEQESESEQESCSESCSESCUAQCSCUCSAUASCSASAU%3FUAQ%3FUAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GlDoY5Os4VBD0NZGxdXzKEEWMt0=) Walkerton, IN ### What's nearby - Swan Lake Resort \- 8 min drive \- 4.6 km - Scarborough Park \- 11 min drive \- 6.0 km - Urey Park \- 11 min drive \- 7.7 km - Walkerton Municipal Center \- 12 min drive \- 8.0 km - Walkerton-Lincoln Township Public Library \- 12 min drive \- 8.4 km ### Getting around - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Country Roads Bar And Grill - ‬10 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive - ‪Memo's House Of Pancakes - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Grovertown Truck Plaza - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago? ### What time is check-out at Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago? ### Where is Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Friendly Lake Fun at Koontz Lake, Sleeps 18, 90 Min. From Chicago 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane R. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Older but nice ##### Shane R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane B. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house and property was perfect for our family which is 8 adults and 9 children (ages 1-8). Plenty of sleeping options, toys, outside activities and well stocked kitchen to accommodate meals for our crew. The house was clean, the outside decks and property could use some TLC, but overall worked for us!! ##### Diane B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie L. Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family lake house Plenty of space, great neighborhood, awesome host! Only complaint, in the listing photos it shows a swing set or playset which is no longer there, but it did not disrupt our stay or plans, we had a great stay and I look forward to staying here again next year! ##### Melanie L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim D. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake House Great for yard and water activities. Beds for everyone and 3 refrigerators. Lots of parking. Our family members of all ages were very positive about their stay. ##### Tim D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie A. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun for this whole team We had a World Series Tournament in La Porte and booked the house for our team. 11 players and 3 coaches all stayed comfortably. We had a great time playing in the lake. Tons of floats and water toys to use. The yard is huge and worked great for games of volleyball and whiffle ball. Great memories were made. Highly recommend for other teams or groups with lots of kids. ##### Julie A. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tim D. Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy great for lake activities ##### Tim D. 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