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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indianapolis, IN
  • St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
    4 min drive
  • IU Health North Hospital
    7 min drive
  • Fashion Mall at Keystone
    8 min drive
  • Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    35 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK

🦠COVID-19 Clean Protocol
🚴‍♀️Cyclist: Accessible to the Monon Trail!
⛹🏼 Athletes: Accessible Grand Park
🛶Nearby! Eagle Creek Park
🐶 Dog friendly (small breeds), No cats please!
👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 We love families
🧘🏼 We offer a zen experience
🔌unplug and relax
🧭 Best location for downtown or suburbs
🏥 Minutes from St. Vincent and IU North
🚘On site parking (No RV)
⌨️WiFi
🧻all supplies
🛒5 minutes to grocery
🚭NON smoking
💬Text freely with your Host

Located in Indianapolis' premier residential & retail area. The guest cottage is nestled within our home’s peaceful one acre garden and is only minutes from downtown and Carmel.
The 700 square foot guest cottage is a freestanding, fully independent building with private, fenced patio and dedicated parking.
THE LOCATION:
We are just 7 minutes to Broad Ripple, 15 minutes down Meridian Street to Downtown, 10 minutes to Carmel, 20 minutes to Westfield's Grand Park, 5 minutes to the 465, Monon walking & biking trail, and Whole Foods plaza with many retail & restaurant choices.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
We pride ourselves on our unique setting, excellent client relations, privacy and value. We want you to have a warm home-away-from-home feel experience!
THE FLOOR PLAN:
Master Suite:
Queen bed
Shower/toilet
Separate vanity area
Great Room:
TempurPedic Queen mattress on pullout sofa (no crossbars)
Flatscreen TV with Netflix, Amazon
WiFi - free
Kitchenette w/ fridge & small appliances
Private Rear Patio:
Gas BBQ
Table for four and lounging area

We regularly maintain and update the cottage based on client feedback. We listen and respond to all suggestions in order to continue to offer only the best possible experience!

Property manager

Claudia Appel
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs under 45lbs/not aggressive. No cats plz!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No additional guests or visitors unless approved in advance by owner. Please let us know if you're in town visiting friends and family
Rate is $145/nt for 2 persons, addl. persons $25 per night (4 max)
I require a Gov. Photo ID and the make/model of your car 48 hours after booking (if rental car, can provide 48 hours prior to arrival)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the neighborhood

Indianapolis

Indianapolis is home to this cottage. Some of the area's popular attractions include Children's Museum of Indianapolis and Indianapolis Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lucas Oil Stadium or Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Indianapolis, IN

What's nearby

  • St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital - 4 min drive
  • IU Health North Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Fashion Mall at Keystone - 8 min drive
  • Butler University - 10 min drive
  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Station - 26 min drive
  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK located?

Located in Indianapolis, this family-friendly cottage is 1.8 mi (3 km) from St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Holliday Park and Monon Community Center Waterpark. Fashion Mall at Keystone and Carmel Christkindlmarkt are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy Necole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun girls weekend
Charming and cozy! Loved how thoughtful the host was with amenities. Very close to everywhere we wanted to go!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall nice
Overall a wonderful and quiet location, it does not have a designated path to the cottage that is wheelchair accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage.
Our small family of three stayed here for a short visit. Perfectly comfortable and well-appointed little cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Exactly what we wanted for our mini-vacation. Thank you, Claudia!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and relaxed
This was such a perfect stay for us. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, yet close to everything we needed. Claudia and Steve were both so friendly and accommodating. The cottage is even better than expected -- they've thought of everything. It has wonderful amenities, and it's all organized and well thought out. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
We loved the property, fantastic neighborhood. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage
Travel basketball brough my daughter and I to the area and we were fortunate enough to stay here. Steve and Claudia were gracious hosts and we found everything we needed within the cottage. Beautifully decorated, all the amenities and close to everything we needed. If our travels bring us back to the area, we will definitely look forward to enjoying this gorgeous property! Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Litlle Cottage in a Great Neighborhood
If your heading to the Indianapolis/Carmel area, this is the place to stay. Very clean, great location. Hosts are very cordial and gave us several good locations for dinner, as well as tips for parking along the Monon Trail. Although there is no oven or stove, there is a microwave, toaster oven, small refrigerator, and icemaker. The unit includes utensils as well as anything you may need during your stay (reading light, flashlight, umbrellas, etc.) But then again, why eat in when there are plentiful locations for great food. The cottage is located in an extremely safe neighborhood, and though it is located on the hosts property, it is very private, located near the rear of a beautifully landscaped and wooded property. If we go back to Indy again, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirabelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem in a beautiful setting.
The hosts were so helpful and kind. The cottage was clean with every amenity necessary. We loved being able to have a barbecue. The neighborhood and greater area is great, with good restaurants. I wasn't able to give 5 stars all the way, though. The listing says that it’s wheelchair accessible, but there’s no way that you could get a wheelchair down that path. It is very uneven, and the grass overgrown over many of the flagstones. It would help if the grass between them could be really short. It was scary for my husband who walks with a cane, and for myself who is a little unsteady on my feet. Also there were no hold bars in the shower. Not great for older people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and very comfortable
The owners have put a lot of thought into all of the details to make this cottage a beautiful and well appointed retreat. The bed was very comfortable, guaranteeing a good night’s sleep in a peaceful and quiet yet convenient location. Many thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Girls Getaway!
We were looking for a place in Indianapolis for the weekend for a girl’s trip. This was a great property for what we had in mind. We were impressed with all the details of this quaint little place. Beautiful landscape, comfortable furniture, and thoroughly cleaned. There was a time that we needed to communicate with the host during our stay, and she was available. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indy Weekend
Had a great stay. The cottage is cozy and private On a beautiful property. Host was very responsive and instructions/check in was clear. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay while in Indy
Cottage was well done. Nice neighborhood. Claudia was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful perfect little cottage
I needed a little place to stay and rest—the pink elephant cottage was perfect. It’s comfortable, and beautiful. Very clean, and well taken care of. The owners were very polite and responded to my messages very quickly. Can’t wait to stay here again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W., Hastings, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cabin
This is a cute little place which was very welcoming. Nice linens, warm shower, and very dog friendly with a fenced in potty area. A terrific weekend overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Fab location and comfortable space!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
We enjoyed our stay in Indianapolis/Carmel area. Cottage was in a wonderful spot. The grounds were beautiful and the cottage was also. The hosts provided everything some one would need for their stay and were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
It’s an adorable and cute little cottage that is perfect for a weekend getaway! Everything was clean and comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific
Lovely neighborhood and hosts. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Indianapolis Location
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pink Elephant Cottage
Very clean and all the thoughtfulness put into the space made for a great stay. Very comfortable bed. Lovely yard and good communication with the hosts!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and Cozy
This was a great place to stay for our weekend trip to Purdue. It was only about an hour from campus and was very convenient to get on the highway. The unit was super cute and cozy, while still being very functional! It has many thoughtful touches and decor. The host was easy to communicate with and provided very clear instructions for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! Perfect!
Everything was great! Perfect stay!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Edie T., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for short stay-not for a long stay
This is a beautiful place surrounded by flowers and gorgeous houses. It is nestled behind the main house in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood. We stayed for 2 weeks and I worked from there as I am a remote employee. It was difficult to stay there for longer than a couple of days. Here are my reasons for the slight mark down: the path is grown over with grass even after their yard was mowed and it was a long walk. It rained while we were there and we had to walk through mud and a puddle in one section of the path. It is not easy to walk on the pavers and carry large suitcases or heavy things. The internet was intermittent so I was often dropped from meetings and I could not use the wi-fi for calls without drops. The kitchen is like an RV - perfect for a weekend or if you eat your meals out, but cooking there and keeping anything cold in the dorm size refrigerator was difficult. The bedroom blinds did not close all they way and I could see through the slats, so I put a sheet over the window for privacy. The parking place was often taken or blocked by someone at the main house.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
Lovely well-equipped cottage 20 minutes north of downtown. Claudia was the perfect combination of friendly, attentive and respectful of our privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time using Vrbo
This was the first time my wife and I have ever used Vrbo ,or the other company. This place was exactly what we were expecting it to be like based on the photos and description. The owner was easy to communicate with through text, and the layout of the place was overall nice. We have a small dog and the place was really good for small dogs. Minor issues that I am not going to really gripe about, and the owner has already been informed about and was responsive to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Appel

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Why have a generic experience when you can experience the city on a more personal level. We are always available to offer suggestions on things to do, etc. Having rented from VRBO ourselves, we understand what it takes to offer a unique property and look forward to hosting you.

Why they chose this property

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT:
This is the ONLY property on VRBO that is located in Indianapolis' premier residential & retail area making it safe and highly accessible. The Cottage is nestled within an award winning garden on an acre lot, yet is still minutes from downtown and suburbs.
THE EXPERIENCE:
The cottage is comparable to a hotel junior suite, the cottage offers amenities (seasonal linens & signature toiletries) and an unmatched client experience within a garden setting.

What makes this property unique

Some of the comments we've received have been how tranquil and relaxing it is to unwind in our guest house. The gardens are in bloom year-round and depending on the season, the display of flowers varies. Whatever time of year, it is a special place to be. When you're ready to explore, there are many big city cultural attractions nearby.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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