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)
$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.
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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
- Hart's Desire Cottage - Lake Tippecanoe, IN - Indiana Cottage near Fort Wayne
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Donna Overmyer , Eaton, IN
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Dan Wolfred , Cranberry Twp, PA.
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Dan and Dan Wolfred , Cranberry Twp, PA.
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Stan Mithoefer , Lafayette, IN
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Jennifer Ray , Indianapolis, IN
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JoAnn Engles , South Bend, IN
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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!
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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!
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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
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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