[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River Retreat W/ HOT TUB/ Game room Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84133300/84133241/3ddb97b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84133300/84133241/7985af89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84133300/84133241/05b393ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84133300/84133241/304a8a5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84133300/84133241/0b5f2caa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene riverfront retreat at this beautifully renovated home, boasting a brand new 7 person hot tub and game room with spectacular views of the Saint Joseph River. With 12 kayaks provided for free, enjoy paddling out to the nearby sandbar or fishing from the banks while taking in the stunning wildlife views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142150 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - 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. ### River Retreat W/ HOT TUB/ Game room HOT TUB, GAME ROOM. 12 KAYAKS with life jackets provided for free. Stunning River views!! No close neighbors to worry about being up late or keeping quiet. Enjoy the wildlife from birds to an occasional Bald Eagle. Fish from the banks or jump in a kayak and head out to the sandbar 300 ft from the house where locals gather by boat to hang out when the weather is right. This beautifully renovated home boasts a brand new 7 person hot tub and game room with spectacular views of the Saint Joseph River. Located 10 minutes from Middlebury and Elkhart and only 18 minutes from Shipshewana! Notre Dame is also only a 28 minute drive. There is room to park 5 vehicles. 7 if you want to use the lawn. There is room to park a boat trailer on the lawn if you want to bring your own boat. There is a golf course a couple miles down the road. There is 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 full beds/ bunkbeds, 5 twin beds/bunkbeds. Plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, chalet, fast food etc within 5 to 10 minutes away. Door Dash or Uber eats delivers to this location. Shipshewana is 18 minutes away and is a small tourist town with one of the largest flea Markets in the US. Lots of small shops, restaurants, bakeries and Amish food. Sorry no pets allowed! \-12 KAYAKS with life jackets provided for free \- Cornhole and spike ball for outside pleasure \- There is a public park located about a mile down the road that has 6 pickleball courts, basketball court and a splash pad area for kids. \-We have 8 pickleball paddles and balls at the house that you can take with you to the public park. \-Ideal beach is located about 7 minutes from the house and is a tourist attraction with a nice sandy beach area, water slides and some fun things for kids to do. FULLY FURNISHED: Free firewood provided-unlimited supply Gas Grill- extra propane tanks on site for free Washer and Dryer Free WiFi Keurig coffee maker Regular coffee maker Regular coffee provided Hand soap Laundry detergent Dishwasher tablets Paper towel and toilet paper Hair dryer High chair for toddlers Iron and ironing board Portable Bluetooth speaker to use when sitting in the hot tub or around the campfire Fire pit 16 camping chairs 4 smart TVs throughout the house with Direct TV Gameroom with DirectTV The Space: Washer/Dryer and laundry room Pack and play provided 12 kayaks with life jackets 1 king bed 2 queen beds 2 full over twin bunkbeds 2 twin over twin bunkbeds \-Swing set with slide in backyard \*\*This is not a party house so please be respectful and treat it as you would want your own home to be treated. $500 fine if the hot tub is trashed with alcohol or food or anything else is damaged!! Thanks ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Kayaking 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 - Unit size: 2,150 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72290000/72288700/72288699/9a15778a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverhaven! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.717197,-85.84914&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qws%7DFbl%7EjO%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40U%40SBSBSBSBUBSDSBQDSDSBSDQDSFSDQFSFQDSFQFQFOFQHQFQHOFQHOHQHMHQHMHOJOJMHOJMJMHMLMHKLMJKJMJKLIJKLKLKLIJILILILGLINGLILGLGNGLELENELENENELCNCLENANENALANANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40L%40PDL%40NDLBNBNDLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLHLFNHJFLHLHLHLHJJLJLJJHLJJLJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLHNHNHLJPHLHPFNHPFNHPFPFPHNFPFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBRDPBRDR%40TBRBRBRBR%40T%40T%40RBR%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARAT%3FRCTAPATATCRCRCRCRATERCRERCREPEREREPERGREPGREPGPGPINGRGNIPGPINGNIPILKPILININKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKLMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHMHKHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMBODOBMDOBM%40QDM%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMAOAOEOAMCOEMCOEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKMIKKMKKKKMKKMMIKMMIMKMKMIOKMKOIOIMIQIMIQIOGOIQGQIOGSGOGQGQEQGSGQESGSEQESCSEQESCSESCSCUCSCSCSASAUCUAQAUASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tNUZPe6c6CEMty4yKZ_OHXVG8Yg=) Bristol, IN #### What's nearby - RV Hall of Fame & Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km - Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum - 14 min drive - 19.1 km - The Lerner - 14 min drive - 14.2 km - Wellfield Botanic Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.2 km - Elkhart General Hospital - 16 min drive - 16.3 km #### Getting around - Elkhart Station - 14 min drive - Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mayberry Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Retreat W/ HOT TUB/ Game room pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at River Retreat W/ HOT TUB/ Game room? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Retreat W/ HOT TUB/ Game room? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is River Retreat W/ HOT TUB/ Game room located? > This family-friendly Bristol cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Congdon Park, Six Span Plaza and Bristol Opera House. Elkhart County Historical Museum and Hermance Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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