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Historical School House with Lake James chain access

Holiday home in Angola with kitchen and patio

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Location

Very good

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

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Explore the area

Angola, IN

Place, Trine University
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Fox Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Lake James Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Historical School House with Lake James chain access

Ever want to stay in a historical place? Well this could be a good fit for you. This home was originally West Ward School built in 1875. It operated as a school until 1912. In 1935 a couple purchased and converted the building into their home. In 1967 Knight and Lucille Whitman purchased the home where she lived until 2001. Lucille had a high end dress and beauty shop here in Angola for decades. She was ahead of her time! You can enjoy all of the architectural attributes inside as well as outside. This property is close to Trine University, several golf courses, Pokagon State Park, wineries, antique shops, The Outlet Shops and the Lake James Chain of Lakes. A unique added benefit of this home is that it ALSO includes a place to dock your boat with Lake James chain of lakes access! Bring your own boat or rent one. Enjoy the very best of both worlds.

Angola is listed as one of the top 12 charming small towns in Indiana.

. https://www.purewow.com/family/small-towns-indiana

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Angola

Located in Angola, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pokagon State Park and Ball Lake Nature Preserve, while Center For Performing Arts and Pleasant Lake History Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Trine University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Zollner Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fox Lake - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Lake James Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Pokagon State Park - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

Waterloo Station - 19 min drive
Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Buck Lake Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical School House with Lake James chain access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historical School House with Lake James chain access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical School House with Lake James chain access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical School House with Lake James chain access located?

Located in the heart of Angola, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Trine University, Zollner Golf Club and Center For Performing Arts. Lions Park and Booth Lake are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Musser

We purchased this beautiful property in 2016 with the intentions of renovating and renting it out. Tracey was born and raised right here in Angola while Tom enjoyed life in Ft Wayne. Together we pride ourselves in providing a clean home and property with the extra added amenities. We hope you enjoy this historical and stunning property.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique as it was originally built and did operate as a school house. The roof is copper and there is intricate exterior brick work that adds to the beauty.

What makes this property unique

A benefit to this property is that it is located within walking distance to the university so parents with future students can familiarize themselves with the campus while enjoying their stay. The property is also close to many golf courses and lakes.