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Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Fireplace
Hot tub!
Dining Area - seats 8 people at the table and 4 people at the bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 143300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Rome City, IN
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kerr Island
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Master/main floor - Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Upstairs - Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Upstairs - Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main floor half bath - Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master/main floor - Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs - Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks

On the Rocks Sylvan Lake House is a stunning 3,300-square-foot lakefront home, perfect for multiple families. Situated on Sylvan Lake, a sprawling 660-acre all-sports lake, it offers endless opportunities for fun and relaxation. The house features a spectacular lakefront covered porch and a large patio with stone steps leading into the sandy waterfront, where you'll find your very own swimming area complete with paddleboards, kayaks, and a swimming platform. There’s also room to dock a boat, making it convenient for boating enthusiasts.

Inside, the spacious home includes three bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The main level boasts a master suite with a walk-in shower and a large tub, a spacious kitchen with top-notch appliances, and two living rooms. The great room and dining room have vaulted ceilings with transom windows, offering breathtaking views of the lake. The open kitchen, great room, and dining area also feature a fireplace for cozy evenings. The upper level includes two additional bedrooms and a loft that serves as a fourth sleeping area.

Located about 30 miles northwest of Fort Wayne, this home is ideal for year-round water activities. The newly expanded Fishing Line Trail connects the neighborhood to Sylvan Cellars, just an 11-minute bike ride away. The house is also within walking distance of Sundaes on Sylvan Ice Cream, a small park, a local grocery store, and the trailhead to an extensive bike trail system. It is the perfect location for watching Sylvan Lake’s fireworks show. For those looking to explore further afield, a day trip to the charming town of Shipshewana or the historic Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site offers additional adventures.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All trash must be put out Thursday night. Trash pick up is 5 AM Friday. Guest will be charge an additional fee for failure to put out trash.
Guest are held responsible for any property damage due to miss use of dock, boats, BOTE pad and accessories, and hot tub. No fireworks allowed.
Grass must be kept clear of all kayaks/toys for our lawn maintenance service provider. $50 fee will be applied if lawn can not be serviced.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Rome City

Located in Rome City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain O' Lakes State Park and Sylvan Lake, while Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Mid-America Windmill Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Rome City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kerr Island - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 30 min drive - 42.8 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 30 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 51 min drive - 77.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 33 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Twin Six Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scott's Fuel Center - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks on Jun 19, 2026 start from $639, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Lakefront Home with Hot Tub and Kayaks located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Sylvan Lake and Kerr Island. Gem Island and The Way College of Biblical Research are also within 3 mi (5 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

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10/10 Excellent

R.G. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house, amazing lake, means awesome vacation!

The house and the shallow lake there make it perfect for young kids! Plus kayaks, bikes, swim platform, paddle boards, fishing poles etc.. anything you could need for a great lake vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Looks just like the pictures. Everything was clean, Mindy was very helpful with any questions. So much fun! Hope to stay again next summer !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean home and property. Everything as described and more! Owner extremely responsive and helpful. We enjoyed everything about The House on the Rocks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Loren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time!!

We had a great time would recommend this place for anybody. We were very excited as the house was way more than what the pictures showed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is one of the best we have ever stayed in!! The host, Mindy, was so easy to deal with and really stepped up to make this a fantastic stay for our family. This home had everything we needed and then some! We loved the ability to use all of the water toys provided and we were blown away with the decked out garage where we enjoyed our nights together. Sylvan lake is a hidden little gem! Mindy also recommended we rent a pontoon boat for the day to check out the whole lake. We are definitely making our way back to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

We had six adults and 5 kids and we were all very impressed with this vacation home. Everything was beautiful and was easy access for my one granddaughter in a wheelchair. She had a ton of room to be able to get around. So many awesome amenities with this property there was something for everyone. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake House Filled with Fun

Beautiful home situated just a handful of steps from the lake. Ample space to gather or spread out into your own peaceful areas with multiple spaces for entertainment or relaxation. The water toys provided were put to great use in both the swim area and with our boat. The dock space was simple to access with the boat launch just a few minutes drive away and even less via water. Being situated at the end of the road the neighborhood was quiet, safe, and came with very friendly neighbors, the perfect environment for our small children. Although the stay was mostly seemless and we didnt need to contact the owner, leading up to our visit they were very responsive and detailed with information on the home. Only downside was the loft space 'bedroom' which was too public for our liking, but we were able to utilize the 2nd living room instead for added space and privacy for the 4th family we had staying at the property. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay and made many lasting memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

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