Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home
Hideaway in the comfort of an upstairs home with magnificent 360 degree views of nature/farmland.
Access to the 2nd floor, 3 bedroom home is through a private entrance on a shared 9-acre property containing wooded areas, fields, beach, pond, beautiful sunsets and more.
Bedrooms include: Queen Bed Full Bed Twin Bunk Bed
Home is fully stocked with almost anything imaginable for an extended stay. Property is very open space with a good amount of fields, wooded areas, pond with a beach and firepit.
Ground floor space is occasionally used for workshop.
5 miles from North Manchester 26 miles from west side of Fort Wayne 11 miles from east side of Warsaw
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 4282369
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Claypool
Claypool is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Winona Lake Trails Park and Winona Lake Limitless Park, while Billy Sunday Home Museum and Wagon Wheel Theatre are cultural highlights.
North Manchester Covered Bridge - 10 min drive - 13.5 km
Grace College - 22 min drive - 32.8 km
Winona Lake - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
Big Barbee Lake - 23 min drive - 32.9 km
Getting around
Fort Wayne Intl. Airport (FWA) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Casey's General Store - 11 min drive
Manchester University Jo Young Switzer Center (Union) - 9 min drive
El Mezquite - 12 min drive
Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home?
As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home on Jul 5, 2026 start from $117, 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.
Where is Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home located?
Situated in Claypool, this vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Manchester University and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from North Manchester Covered Bridge. Winona Lake Trails Park and Grace College are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The only complaint was the water/sewer smell but the property is located in the country so that is probably why, otherwise it is a very nice place. We have enjoyed it!
Charles W.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 19, 2025
Thank you all for staying. Yes, the air has the smell of …. Farming especially when the wind blows east. Great guess. :)
We are a family of four generations who was looking for a safe place to do some generational digging and healing. This space ended up being the perfect place for us to do just that. It was peaceful, relaxing, comfortable and provided every amenity we could have possibly wanted. The host was incredibly welcoming, helpful and hospitable going above and beyond. Everything about this place felt above and beyond!
Was in the area for a family reunion. Beautiful property, clean, up to date, anything you need they had it covered. Great amenities like snacks, waters, coffee, tea etc.. Sondra was very attentive and wanted to make sure we had anything we needed. Great communication! Would 100% stay again if ever in the area.
This was the best rental I have stayed in. While it was for a funeral, this retreat home was exactly that. The owners went far and above to make it a wonderful place. The attention to details was amazing. They had creamers, coffee, snacks, and teas. While these maybe little, they were such a blessing because were were not able to make it a store right away. The home was beautiful and decorated nicely. The beds were really comfortable. The view was stunning. When I needed to communicate to the host, there was a quick response. Again thank you, for a difficult time for us ,you made delightful.
Corinne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2026
Corrine,
Our house cleaner said you have left the house “nicer than nice!!” Great job. Thank you for staying with us. I’m sorry it was such a difficult circumstance.
We had a wonderful weekend, we picked up our granddaughter who’s attending university in Fort Wayne, she loved the treats that were provided. The barn loft was just better than advertised so we will definitely go back for our future as she’s only in her freshman year.
Bill G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2025
Bill went above and beyond to leave our little home in great condition. They treated it like it was their own - we were happy to have opportunity to provide a space for them and can’t wait to have them back ♥️
What a hidden gem! We were visiting family in the area and this location was perfect. We were close to all the areas we needed (South Whitley, Warsaw, North Manchester and Columbia City). We stay in a LOT of rentals for our travel. This was the best appointed kitchen we’ve ever had. Absolutely everything you would need to prepare meals. In addition, there were snacks and water stocked for us. We felt so welcomed. Plenty of amenities in the bathroom as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay here again when we’re back for family.
It was great to find a 3br place in North Manchester with a wonderfully stocked kitchen that had everything you could need to make meals. I imagine would be really fun to use the pond in the summer! The only issues we had is my daughter was too tall for the tiny bunkbeds (made for small children) and there are no blinds on the windows. Being we were visiting from west coast when the sun came up it felt like we were waking up at 4am which was not good. The place seems (and smells) brand new and is fully stocked with towels etc.
Leslie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 23, 2025
Thank you for staying with us and the feedback, Leslie. We were happy you chose our home to stay. :)
Verified
8/10 Good
Jonathan B.
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jonathan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Julia Politano
I am born and raised in Indiana. Passionate about homemaking - beekeeping, making maple syrup, cows, chickens, gardening, canning, fruit trees, etc. Although I relocated to San Diego, California, my parent's still have a home and property that is big enough to share with guests. We are excited to host because our home is a stomping ground for community service and ministry. Our hearts and home is big enough to share with you.
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