Year round Lake Shafer Home, 3 bedrooms (king, full, twin) 3 bathrooms. Lakefront home just steps from the water. 120' lake frontage with boat ramp. Lake front deck. Nice lake yard with fire pit (firewood provided), outdoor speakers, picnic table, outdoor chairs, cement sea wall/side walk, floating pier with ladder. Outdoor movies available (very cool - outdoor movies next to the fire pit on a summer evening). Great kitchen with all the basics (dishwasher, microwave) plus 18 quart turkey roaster, large crock pot, Oster Kitchen Center (blender/mixer/grater). Jenn Air Cooktop with cast iron griddle/grill option. Keurig and standard coffee makers. Plus second small kitchen in lakefront room, very cute. Two refrigerators. Several folding tables and chairs. Home theatre with ceiling mounted projector and surround sound. Popcorn maker, enhance your movie experience with great tasting popcorn, just like at the movies. Home theatre has three sofas that will fold out with many different options. Three televisions, all with dvd players. Two stereos, CD changer, speakers located throughout the house. Wireless internet, theatre room has internet access for Netflix, You Tube etc... Central Air Conditioning that cools very well, ceiling fans in most rooms, heat available. Several sofas, most fold out to beds, plus rollaway beds, air mattresses, other sleeping options. Lots of towels, blankets, pillows etc... Gas grill with side burner and large assortment of utensils. Washer and Dryer. Swimming, Fishing, Boating. If you have a boat I have a great setup for you, launch your boat right here on the cement boat ramp, boat lift available that will fit most boats. Plenty of parking.
Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre
- House
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay2 nights
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Lakefront home
Owner
Mike Wilson
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 21, 2018
About Mike Wilson
I've been coming to this property for over 50 years, my Aunt bought this place in 1965, I purchased it in 2013. I love being close to the lake, many memories made here, enjoy hosting others as additional memories are made. Very nice design, two homes right on the lake front with a nice yard and seawall secluded between the two. This place was designed for summer fun. I stay in the smaller home and I'm here most of the summer. I have a couple of my own gatherings here each year, this place is setup perfectly for family get togethers, lots of fun activities or just get comfortable and relax. Note that I also manage another vacation rental property. This additional property is also listed on VRBO, #796263. I encourage you to take a look at the listing, note that this luxury home is located within a half mile of Indiana Beach. I'm very excited about adding this property as an option and may add others in the future, please feel free to contact me at 312-802-7076 with questions about either property.
Mike Wilson purchased this House in 2013
Why Mike Wilson chose Monticello
This property seems ideal for family vacations (reunions, holidays), group getaway, golf groups, sports events, fishing trip (note boat launch mentioned below), lots of possibilities. This lake home started out as one good sized cottage with a small cottage located on the lakefront. Has had many updates over the years including attaching two cottages into one unit. The lakefront bedroom can serve as an isolated unit, has kitchen, bathroom and door.
What makes this House unique
There is a cement boat ramp on this property, very convenient for launching a boat. Large 8' x 16' floating pier with 120' cement sea wall. Indoor and Outdoor Movies, Indoor theatre with ceiling mounted projector, 6 foot pull down projection screen very nice surround sound system and three sofas. Outdoor theatre is very popular this year, very cool experience sitting around the fire pit watching movies. Outdoor movies does require good weather conditions and projector set up, 100 inch by 160 inch projection screen is up all season. Both projectors can connect to the internet for NetFlix etc... and will play DVDs as well. You might want to consider bringing your laptop or tablet which can in most cases be readily input into the projector. Also note very nice speaker set up in the lake yard for the outdoor movies or just listening to music. Four outdoor speakers surrounding the firepit provide a very unique listening experience. Set up in a manner that allows audio input from your phone, ipod or computer. For music I typically pull up Spotify from my phone or laptop computer, IPod works well too. Popcorn maker, makes great movie style popcorn. Firewood included, I keep a good supply of firewood on hand. I know what a hassle it is to find firewood while on vacation, Some folks bring their own which is always appreciated but don't worry I will always have plenty of firewood. Note that this is a year round rental with reduced rates during the off season. Scenic here all year long, after all you are located right on the water. Works well for holiday gatherings (lots of cooking equipment), sporting events (theatre room), winter getaway, etc...
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 king
- Bedroom 21 double, Near lakefront deck
- Bedroom 31 twin/ single
- Bedroom1 includes King Size bed, large closet area with plenty of room for hanging clothes, as well as many large drawers. Bedroom 2 includes double bed near the lakefront deck, plenty of sunlight in this room. Bedroom 3 (Reagan Room) includes twin bed with nice closet and several shelves of books. There is a nice size open area in what was once the porch that could be used as a fourth bedroom. Has a sofa bed as well as a movable partition that can be used for privacy.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower, Nice walk in shower, my favorite.
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower, Small bathroom next to Bedroom 3.
- All three bathrooms near their respective bedrooms. The walk in shower is my favorite.
Location Type
- Lake ViewSeveral nice views of lake from deck or sea wall
- LakefrontPerfect elevation, just 7 steps to the lake.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Adventure
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- ParkingPlenty of parking, room for RV and/or camping.
- Air ConditioningCentral Air.
- Linens ProvidedSubstantial supply.
- Washing MachineLocated in garage, I have detergent, etc...
- Clothes DryerLocated in garage.
- Heating
- InternetWireless network, Comcast.
- Towels ProvidedSubstantial supply, don't you hate Hotel rooms that might leave you two towels, that won't happen here.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Living RoomTwo family room areas,
Kitchen
- DishwasherOld but good, service guy says hold on to this one, they don't make them like this anymore.
- RefrigeratorNice two door refrigerator, additional small refrigerator in Tupperware Kitchen.
- StoveJenn Air, very versatile, easy to clean and use. Has a griddle that can be removed and replaced with grates. I really like cooking on this.
- OvenMedium size, built in, eye level.
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerTwo coffee makes, the old standard and a modern Keurig unit.
- ToasterSmall two slot, additional two slot in Tupperware Kitchen.
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & UtensilsLarge assortment of place settings.
- KitchenVery nice, practical kitchen with many cook's tools. Everything within easy reach.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningKitchen table located next to kitchen, can sit 5 maybe 6 (tight). Additional table for two located in Theatre Room. Several folding tables and chairs available.
- comfy seating for 5 people
Entertainment
- TelevisionThree televisions, all with Directv Premier.
- Satellite / CableDirectv Premier.
- Stereo9 speakers located throughout the home.
- DVD PlayerTwo DVD Players, one of which connects to the internet. Nice for Netflix, Hula, etc...
- BooksWide selection of general interest as well as odd books. Interesting collection of cook books.
- Music LibraryLarge collection of CDs.
- ToysLarge collection of Legos and K-Nex. Lots of balls, etc... for playing in the yard.
- Video LibraryLarge DVD collection.
Outside
- Lawn / GardenRoom for outdoor activities. I might have tomatoes out of the garden.
- Outdoor GrillNice gas grill with side burner.
- Deck / PatioDeck directly off bedroom with great lake view.
- Water Sports Geartubes, floats, water skis available.
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- theme parks
- water parks
- restaurants
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- boating
- miniature golf
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- sailing
- fishing
- golf
- water skiing
- freshwater fishing
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
Notes
- Also note that I manage another Lake Shafer rental property which is # 796263 on VRBO, please check it out.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
61 Reviews
Great price for a beautiful view of the lake!
This home was exactly what we were looking for. Very large interior, great deck to relax on, firepit was cozy and had all the amenities of home. Owner was extremely helpful, friendly and welcoming. We made many fun memories in this home!
The lake house provided just the right amount of space comfortably for 13 of us.
We so enjoyed making family memories here. The family wants to do it again.
Relaxing and fun!
We wanted a fun place on a lake to get away for a couple days and we got it! Well equipped, too. Mike, the owner, was extremely friendly and very accommodating. Next time we will stay longer!
Good deal
Owner offered us the best 2 days we could ask for. Clean rooms, clean beds clean bathrooms and wonder views from the outside. You can bring your own boat. swim off the floating swim deck and have a all round good time. Only problem was so many light switiches we didn't know which one went to which light
My family and I love this place. My grandchildren love that they can be in the lake but not far.
We've stayed here twice now and both times have very much enjoyed our stay. Our daughter and her family come up for a couple of days and the house is big enough for everyone. We just love it. I can't say enough about the home owner, Mike. He is so nice and accommodating. He certainly puts his renters first and makes sure they have everything they need. We will be back again, and again and again!!!
Awesome! Love this place!! Beautiful view!
From the moment we arrived we felt at home. Clean, well stocked, plenty of sleeping arrangements. We really wouldn't have needed to bring anything except clothes and food but even the cupboards and refrigerator had many items available. One evening my granddaughter had a tummy ache and we were going to run out and grab something for her but came across oyster crackers in one of the cabinets! Mike the owner was very gracious and accommodating. Enjoyed talking with him and reminiscing about Indiana Beach days from when I used to go there as a teenager. Overall our stay was definitely 5 stars! We were so sad the morning we had to check out and even tried to extend it a couple more days but it was booked. Can't wait to go back and will be booking a much longer trip next time!
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Indiana Beach Amusement Park just 5 miles away, roller coasters, water slides, family fun. Drive In Theatre 8 miles away located in Monticello. Fair Oaks Farm approximately 30 miles, dairy and pig operation setup for family viewing. Purdue University approximately 30 miles, many attractions in West Lafayette / Lafayette area.