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New Lakefront Home on Sechrist Lake (Barbee Chain of Lakes)

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Own private beach

Own private beach Open plan kitchen Modern home with fantastic views Balcony view Master bedroom Bathroom 2 Dinning can extend to sit 6 people Sunset on Sechrist Three Seasons Winter at the Lake Beach for the kids Balcony Bathroom 1

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Last updated: 03/28/2013
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  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Loch Sechrist Cottage is a brand new (2010) home on Sechrist lake part of the Barbee chain of lakes. Fantastic boating and swimming.

The property is was landscaped in 2010. Everything in this modern house is new. Ideal for families. The house has 3 floors of living space. Great for entertaining and socializing. Sechrist is fed by spring water and has a sandy bottom. In our opinion it has the clearest water of the other lakes in the Barbee chain. In front of the house there is a private sandy beach. The water is shallow so ideal for children.

The Barbee Lakes chain is composed of seven interconnected, natural lakes situated west of North Webster, Indiana. The lakes include Kuhn, Big Barbee, Little Barbee, Irish, Banning, Sawmill and Sechrist. They are interconnected by Grassy Creek which extends upstream from the chain to Ridinger Lake and downstream to Lake Tippecanoe. The lakes’ watershed stretches southeast into Whitley County, encompassing approximately 33,150 acres or 52 square miles.

Sechrist Lake - Deepest of the Barbee chain, Sechrist Lake covers 105 acres with a sand bottom, maximum depth of 70 feet and average depth of 35 feet. Principal game fish are large-mouth bass, small-mouth bass, pike, bluegills, perch and crappies.

There is a pier for your boat. There are local boat companies who hire boats. Please note the pier is taken out in the winter months but you can still launch a small boat from the beech. We have additional parking for boat trailers

There are excellent restaurants, golf courses , antique stores and tourist attractions. Or just come and relax

If you would like to know more or would like some pictures. Please email me and let me know a suitable time to call you

Maximum number of guests is 8 people

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Keywords: lake, house, cottage, Barbee chain

Property Type

      • Cottage

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (4), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Queen sofa bed in family area. There is also a inflatable queen bed that can be used...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Cooking Utensils
          • Ice Maker
          • Microwave
          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher
          • Kitchen

          Amenities

          Other Amenities

              • Three Seasons Room

              Entertainment

              • Video Library
              • DVD Player
              • CD Player

              Communications

              • Broadband Access

              Outdoor Features

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

                  • Lakefront:

                    70ft of lake front. Sandy beach from May 2010 with fire pit. Pier to park your boat or swim from...morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Museums
                  • Water Skiing
                  • Swimming
                  • Golf
                  • Wind-Surfing
                  • Snowmobiling
                  • Cycling
                  • Sailing
                  • Hiking
                  • Fishing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Boating
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Shopping
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Antiquing
                  • Miniature Golf
                  • Restaurants
                  • Cinemas
                  • Zoo
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Hunting

                  Other Activities

                      • A couple of Kayaks that you can use
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Hidden Treasure

                        Hidden Treasure

                        • Guest Karen
                        • Date of stay 08/11/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/25/12
                        What a wonderful find. Loch Sechrist was better than a 5 Star Resort for our family. Beautiful home and accomodations for a wonderful vacation. The lake (Sechrist) is clear, deep and beautiful to swim in. The sandy beach right in front of the cottage was perfect for the little kids to play in and build sand castles. We used the two kayaks everyday to explore the lakes and surrounding areas. We rented a speed boat from a local marina and that allowed us to go to all the lakes and enjoy the skiing and tubing adventures as well. After a couple of days we were able to relax and feel like we had really gotten away even though we were close enough to have friends and family come up for nice one day visit. Thank you for a wonderful vacation! We plan to come back next year.

                        Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                      • Like home!!

                        Like home!!

                        • Guest Joe and Heather
                        • Date of stay 06/03/12
                        • Review Submitted 06/11/12
                        After most vacations, there's something about coming "home" ... but leaving Loch Seechrist was almost like leaving home. The house was perfect for our family getaway, lots to do and see. My two-year old LOVED the beach and playing in the sand. My teenagers loved the kayaking, relaxing evenings watching TV and sleeping in the hammock in the shady back yard. My wife and I loved the beautiful views from the master bedroom and from the back deck as well as watching our family enjoy their relaxing vacation. The neighbors were very nice, even bringing over some sand toys for our little guy to play with. We were blessed to find this rental on such short notice and hope to return again in the future. Thank you Owen for making us feel so welcome in your home.

                        Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                      • Wonderful Family Vacation

                        Wonderful Family Vacation

                        • Guest John
                        • Date of stay 05/23/12
                        • Review Submitted 06/02/12
                        This house far exceeded anything we had expected from what we saw here on the VRBO listing. The pictures don't even do the house justice for how beautiful and clean it is and the views of the lake are phenomenal! Neighbors were pleasant, lake environment was relaxing and the house had all the amenities you could think of; hammock, swing, sandy beach for the kids, kayaks, great TV with movie channels for relaxing at night after long days in the water and even a UK version of Monopoly that was a blast! The house was also incredibly well stocked with sheets, blankets, towels and kitchen/cooking supplies! And the owner, Owen, was phenomenal to work with and incredibly helpful! After having used VRBO for other rentals and spending HOURS sorting through different listings, I can definitely say we will be back here regularly!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                      • Cindy and Jim and Friends

                        Cindy and Jim and Friends

                        • Guest Cindy
                        • Date of stay 05/05/12
                        • Review Submitted 05/24/12
                        This brings back the many memories of my childhood summers on Sechrist Lake. It was wonderful to see the Lakes again! I was able to share new memories with my husband and another couple we brought along. The cottage was gorgeous and everything was provided! Loved the view! The water was crystal clear and not alot of traffic. The Barbee Landing was fun during the day and when they had Karaoke! We will be back again! Thank you to Owen and the helpful neighbors!

                        Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                      • Jane & family

                        Jane & family

                        • Guest Jane
                        • Date of stay 08/19/11
                        • Review Submitted 08/23/11
                        August 2011 - I discovered this wonderful place last October and knew I would return. This home is beautifully decorated, comfortable and has everything you could possibly need. It is spotlessly clean. Everything from the linens to the furniture is top quality. It comfortabley accomodated my children, grandchildren and myself. The outside is well-mainained. The photos do not do this home justice - it is gorgeous! The lake is beautiful and the beach area is a plus. I would recommend this place to anyone! The owner, Owen, is very nice and easy to work with. My children and Grandchildren did not want to leave there was so much to do. Hopefully I will be able to return to Loch Sechrist next year for vacation.

                        Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 9/9

                       
                      Jun-Sep  .. $1000/week plus $60 cleaning(excl tax)
                      May & October .................. $600/week plus $60 cleaning
                      Full weeks only from May to September. Weekends considered out of season
                      Winter deal.2 nights $300 plus $60 cleaning
                      Winter deal 3/4 nights $320 plus $60 cleaning
                      winter deal 5 nights $340 plus  $60 cleaning
                      winter deal 6/7 nights $400 plus $60 cleaning
                      Tax is 7% State & 5% County Inkeeper
                      

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


                      This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                      Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                       

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                      Last updated: 03/28/2013
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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2010

                      About the owner: I am from Scotland and first came to this part of Indiana when I was 18 as a student working at a local summer camp. I came back many times for a vacation. I loved the lakes and so I bought a place that I , my family and friends can enjoy. I have travelled the World but here I can relax and enjoy the lake.

                      Why the Owner Chose Leesburg:
                      The house has amazing views. Sechrist has crystal clear water and is great for swimming.

                      The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                      The house is brand new and furnished to a high standard. You not only have one lake but you get access to 7 lakes.

                       

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                      • Own private beach

                        Own private beach

                      • Balcony view

                        Balcony view

                      • Master bedroom

                        Master bedroom

                      • Dinning can extend to sit 6 people

                        Dinning can extend to sit 6 people

                      • Sunset on Sechrist

                        Sunset on Sechrist

                      • Winter at the Lake

                        Winter at the Lake

                      • Balcony

                        Balcony

                      • Open plan kitchen

                        Open plan kitchen

                      • Modern home with fantastic views

                        Modern home with fantastic views

                      • Bathroom 2

                        Bathroom 2

                      • Three Seasons

                        Three Seasons

                      • Beach for the kids

                        Beach for the kids

                      • Bathroom 1

                        Bathroom 1

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #301145

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                      Sleeps 8


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