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All Sports Lake--Perfect Family Cottage, Summer, Spring, Fall Lake Tippecanoe, Indiana Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 39246

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Location: Lake Tippecanoe, Indiana, USA (40 miles to Fort Wayne)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 5 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 9-10)

Lake Tippecanoe is a 768-acre, all-sports lake located in Indiana near Fort Wayne. The Hart's Desire cottage has been host for over 30 years of family vacations with a clientele that has been coming back for as many. The cottage is nestled only 50 feet from a sandy beach with gentle slope for younger children. The cottage has five bedrooms and one-and-one-half baths, sleeping nine in beds. (Bed set up available upon request.) It is totally updated with carpet, full kitchen, patio, and much, much more.

With depths up to 123 feet, Lake "Tippy" as it affectionately called by locals has channel access to over seven other lakes in the Barbee Lake chain. The lake also holds excellent bass and pan fishing opportunities along with a growing opportunity for big muskie. Its neighboring lake, Webster Lake, has been rated as high as fifth in the country for muskie fishing.

Although many of our guests prefer the prime summer months, the months of September and October are by far the most beautiful and less busy than the summer season. September and October are perfect months for empty nester and senior citizen getaways! This is a must do vacation spot!

Send us a note and we will set you up right quick. Thank you for your interest!

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Linens Provided
    • Off Street Parking
    • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed
    • Double Bed
    • Twin/Single Bed (3)
    • Bunk Bed
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • DVD
    • VCR
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
  • Outdoor Features
    • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio
  • View/Location
    • Lakefront: Nice sandy beach with gentle slope less than 50 feet from home. No drop offs. Very kid friendly.
    • Golf Course View: On the non lake side, there is a very quaint 9 hole golf course that you can walk to. It is a great additional kids activity.
  • Other Amenities
    • 80 foot pier Outdoor furniture
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): There is only one step to get in the unit from the front or back.
    • Kid Friendly
    • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Boating
    • Waterskiing
    • Jet Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Windsurfing
    • Fishing

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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$880/week plus 5% tax, and $90 Cleaning Fee.
Saturday-to-Saturday Weekly Rentals.
Check in at 4 PM;  Check out at 10 AM
Special rates available before June 1st and after Sept 1st ($500 per week)




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

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express

Dates available: May to October
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Owner Description

Year Purchased: 1996

In addition to being an owner of vacation rentals, I am also a resort realtor in a beautiful skiing and fly-fishing area known as Big Sky, Montana.

Why the Owner Chose Lake Tippecanoe

Our folks live next door. Great cash flow and appreciation potential also.

 

Property Photos

Campfire by the beach! - Lake Tippecanoe, IN - Indiana Cottage near Fort Wayne
Campfire by the beach! - Lake Tippecanoe, IN - Indiana Cottage near Fort Wayne
Hart's Desire Cottage - Lake Tippecanoe, IN - Indiana Cottage near Fort Wayne
Hart's Desire Cottage - Lake Tippecanoe, IN - Indiana Cottage near Fort Wayne

Guest Comments (10)

  • 06/26/08
    Positive Rating
    Donna Overmyer , Eaton, IN
    • My mom and dad and aunt have been renting a cottage either on North Webster or Tippy Lake for at least 35 yrs and since then my dad has passed away but my mom, aunt, sister and daughter really enjoyed their stay at Hart's Desire and thought that it was the nicest cottage they have ever stayed in. Thank You! How much do you need down to rent next yr and do you have anything in July available?
  • 09/25/06
    Positive Rating
    Dan Wolfred , Cranberry Twp, PA.
    • Tim, Dana and I and our family had a terrific time at Hart’s Desire this summer. We really enjoy our time at Lake Tippecanoe to relive our fond family vacation memories and create new ones. This was our 19th year vacationing at Tippe and 26th year at the lakes with our families. Thank you for providing a place for us each summer to live the “lake”. Hart’s desire was in great shape again. It doesn’t seem to age and you have kept it up well and clean as always. Walt and Linda are wonderful “hosts” that help make our time at the lake relaxing. They are always there when we have questions and check to make sure all is going well. Their extra fan was very thoughtful during a couple of 90 degree nights. Their family visitors are very friendly and we interact well. Your brother-in-law is strong competitor in the corn hole game who matched up well with our best players. Linda helped us get the rules to Sequence card game. Dana had made the game board from Linda last year but we did not have a set of rules. It has become one of our favorite lake card games. I am glad I did not bet Walt on the outcome of the Ohio State and Penn State football game this year. Please thank Walt and Linda for all their help this summer as they were not around when we left and wanted to express our appreciation. Dan and Dana Wolfred
  • 08/28/05
    Positive Rating
    Dan and Dan Wolfred , Cranberry Twp, PA.
    • Tim, We greatly enjoyed our stay at Hart’s Desire this year again. 15 years now! The weather arrangements were much better this year with temps in the high 80’s and low 90’s with plenty of sun. Last year was cool and wet. Nice job! The cottage was clean, well kept, and in great condition. Thank you. The new TV with DVD was very nice. The new dock was a plus and we appreciate keeping a ladder on the end to get out of water. Looking forward to our visit next year! Dan & Dana Wolfred
  • 08/10/05
    Positive Rating
    Stan Mithoefer , Lafayette, IN
    • We all had a a great time at Hart's Desire cottage! The one story layout with lots of bedrooms works well for our family. The grandkids love the sand and water. Thanks for a great week!
  • 07/16/05
    Positive Rating
    Jennifer Ray , Indianapolis, IN
    • We loved our week at lake Tippy. The weather was wonderful. We enjoyed the cottage. The kitchen was so well stocked, that was very helpful. Overall was wonderful and relaxing! Thank you so much! Jennifer Ray
  • 07/16/05
    Positive Rating
    JoAnn Engles , South Bend, IN
    • Hi Tim and Lori, We had a wonderful week at the lake Our three "kids" (ages 18, 20, and 22) were there all week, so each having a separate bedroom was a real plus. In fact, the whole layout was perfect - Mom and Dad could go to bed "early" and the kids could stay up late playing cards. (That big table was perfect for cards and other games.) Our weather was perfect. Lori's dad took us on a great boat ride on Friday, which we so appreciated. And I LOVED not having to do a big cleaning - that really gave me a whole extra day of vacation. Thanks for a wonderful week! The Engles
  • 11/01/03
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      So glad we did the late September trip in addition to our August date. We will make this a new part of the tradition. It is indescribably beautiful in the fall!
  • 10/31/03
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Hey Hart's Desire...I must admit I had no idea how beautiful the lake could be in September. I was so 'stuck' on our family reunion in July/August, but I am glad you suggest that Harry and I do the 'couples' trip in September. The skies were so blue and the water was crystal clear. Drop dead gorgeous!
  • 08/31/03
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Thank you so much for keeping your cottage so nice. Everything was so clean (especially the bathroooms) and the kitchen had everything we needed. The lake was great and the kids had a ball! All our best, The Watts family
  • 07/31/03
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      You did it again Hart's desire. Our family rated it our best vacation yet. We just love coming up to Lake Tippy (30 years running now) and your little cottage makes us feel so at home. It is done so tastefully and we appreciate your response to all our questions. Thanks again Hart's desire! Pat

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Dates available: May to October
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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