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Hilltop Haven + Arbor Island | 5BR/4BA | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pier, Kayak/SUP
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5 soveværelser4 badeværelserPlads til 18 personer371.9 m2
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Udforsk området
- Place, Sylvan Lake
- Place, Hathaway Island
- Place, Bishop Island
- Airport, Goshen, Indiana (GSH-Goshen Kommunale Lufthavn)
Værelser og sovepladser
5 soveværelser (18 sovepladser)
Soveværelse 1
1 kingsize-seng
Soveværelse 2
1 queensize-seng
Soveværelse 3
1 enkeltseng og 1 queensize-seng
Soveværelse 4
1 enkeltseng og 1 køjeseng (enkeltseng)
Soveværelse 5
1 sovesofa (dobbeltseng)
Soveværelse 6
1 sovesofa (dobbeltseng)
Soveværelse 7
2 sovesofaer (dobbeltsenge)
4 badeværelser
Badeværelse 1
Toilet · Kun brusekabine
Badeværelse 2
Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet
Badeværelse 3
Toilet · Kun brusekabine
Badeværelse 4
Toilet · Kun brusekabine
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Terrasse eller gårdhave
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Kontor
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Om overnatningsstedet
Hilltop Haven + Arbor Island | 5BR/4BA | Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Pier, Kayak/SUP
Welcome to Hilltop Haven on Sylvan Lake—a spacious, upscale lake home with its own private island connected by a footbridge. Inside, a wall of windows frames the water; outside, a wraparound deck leads down to an 84’ L-pier, shallow swim area, and island fire pit under the trees. Fresh 2024 renovation. Room to gather, room to spread out, and easy lake access for kayaks, SUPs, and the optional onsite pontoon.
The Space
Bright and airy with ~4,000 ft² across 5 bedrooms / 4 baths. Open kitchen flows to dining and a vaulted great room. Separate game room with pool table and kitchenette. Custom indoor cedar hot tub for year-round soaking. Designed for multi-generational families, reunions, and milestone celebrations.
☆☆ Indoor Highlights ☆☆
• 2024 renovation • ~4,000 ft² • 5BR/4BA • 11 beds
• Vaulted great room + 65” HDTV (HDMI/AirPlay)
• Chef’s kitchen: new appliances, double oven, large island (seats 6)
• Live-edge dining table (seats 8–9)
• Game room with pool table, HDTV & kitchenette
• Custom indoor cedar hot tub (year-round)
• BR5 office with door + external monitor (HDMI/USB-C)
• 6 HDTVs w/ Roku • Fiber Wi-Fi throughout
• Central A/C (2 zones), on-demand water heater, whole-house softener
• 1 garage bay for parking/gear
☆☆ Outdoor Highlights ☆☆
• Wraparound deck with Weber grill, picnic table, loungers
• Private island via 72’ bridge; shaded rock fire pit (Adirondack chairs)
• 84’ L-pier with benches; docking for 2–3 boats; easy-entry, gravel-bottom swim area
• Included: Pedal boat; 1 SUP + 1 single kayak (vests)
• Available: Extra SUP/kayak bundle; onsite pontoon rental (seasonal, by request)
• Yard games (cornhole, bocce, lawn darts) • 2 adult bikes (more to rent)
• Parking for 6–8 vehicles • Basketball hoop
Sleeping Arrangements
• BR1 (primary, ensuite): King (sleeps 2)
• BR2 (ensuite): Queen (sleeps 2)
• BR3: Queen + Daybed (sleeps 3)
• BR4 (bunk room): Full/Twin bunk (x3) + extra Twin (sleeps 4)
• BR5/Office: Loveseat pull-out twin (sleeps 1)
• Great Room: Queen sofa bed (sleeps 2)
• Loft: Two chair pull-outs (sleeps 2)
Total beds/sofabeds shown: 16 → Max occupancy: 18 (1 pack-and-play available).
TV room is not a legal bedroom (single egress); no sleeping here.
Location
• Sylvan Lake: 5 basins, 16 miles of shoreline, many islands—great for skiing, tubing, paddling, exploring. Public boat ramp nearby; our pier welcomes your rental or your own boat (with approval).
• Boy Scout (Big) Island: Short paddle; 100+ acres, outdoor chapel, 1-mile loop, public dock & pavilion.
• Gene Stratton-Porter Historic Site: Lakeside cabin, museum, gardens; reachable via Fishing Line Trail near our road.
• Fishing Line Trail: Smooth, paved 12+ miles (Kendallville ↔ Rome City)—walk/run/bike with coffee & ice-cream stops.
• Sylvan Cellars: Minutes away—premier venue + tasting room (craft cocktails, wine/whiskey, live music).
Business Retreats & Micro-Weddings (by approval)
Multiple breakout areas, fiber Wi-Fi, 65” HDMI/AirPlay display, office monitor (HDMI/USB-C). Gear by request (whiteboard, flip chart, HDMI, power strip). Popular sunset pontoon cruises for team time (seasonal, by prior approval). Micro-weddings and small daytime gatherings considered with written permission and COI/vendor approval.
Optional Add-Ons
• Watercraft Bundle: add 1 SUP, 1 single kayak, 1 double kayak (seasonal).
• Pontoon Rental (onsite): seasonal, by request; signed waiver; experienced operator 25+; follow lake rules/quiet hours.
• Bike Bundle: up to 8 total (adult/teen/kids) available to rent.
Access
Guests access the entire property except: two utility rooms, two closets, the house & garage attics, the 2-car garage bay (big door), and the area behind the basketball goal. Smart-lock entry. Parking for 6–8 vehicles plus a 1-car garage bay for parking/gear. Digital guidebook provided after booking; arrival details sent ~24 hours before check-in.
House Rules (summary)
• Who can book: Lead guest must be 25+ and present for the entire trip. No third-party bookings.
• Verification: Government ID required + signing our rental agreement & waivers. Choose refundable deposit or non-refundable damage waiver.
• Group size: Max 18 overnight guests (plus infants under 2). Day visitors by written approval only.
• Timing: Check-in 4pm / Check-out 10am.
• Quiet hours: Outdoors (deck, island, pier, yard) 10pm–8am. Indoors (hot tub room & game room) midnight–8am. No loud voices, speakers, or amplified sound after midnight.
• Smoking/pets: No smoking or vaping anywhere. No pets allowed.
• Parties/events: No parties or unauthorized events. Small daytime gatherings by prior approval only.
• Vendors/photographers: Written permission + Certificate of Insurance required.
• Food & drinks: Meals and beverages must be kept in main living spaces (kitchen, great room, TV room, game room, dining room). Water is fine anywhere, but no food/drink in bedrooms, bathrooms, or the hot tub room.
• Fire & fireplaces: No fireworks. No open flames within 50 ft of the house (gas grill OK while attended). Indoor fireplaces are decorative only.
• Grill use: Grill must be cleaned and turned off after each use, and covered at the end of your stay. Failure to clean may result in an additional fee.
• Water & hot tub safety: Life vests required on watercraft; no watercraft after dusk; swim at your own risk; no diving/jumping from bridge, pier, or hot tub. Hot tub/watercraft/bike use requires signed waivers. Children must be supervised at all times (home is not child-proof).
• Parking: Driveway/garage only (6–8 vehicles). Do not park across from neighbors’ houses.
• Boats: Docking your own boat requires written approval; guest assumes all liability.
• Cameras & sensors: Exterior cameras cover driveway/entries/pier/bridge/island. Interior sensors monitor noise/smoking (no audio).
• Trash & recycling: Use outdoor bins only (black lids = trash; yellow lids = recycling). Do not leave bags outside bins. No plastic bags in recycling—violations may result in extra cleaning or disposal fees.
• Seasonality: Pier, watercraft, bikes, fire pit, grill, and outdoor furniture may be seasonal or weather-dependent.
The Space
Bright and airy with ~4,000 ft² across 5 bedrooms / 4 baths. Open kitchen flows to dining and a vaulted great room. Separate game room with pool table and kitchenette. Custom indoor cedar hot tub for year-round soaking. Designed for multi-generational families, reunions, and milestone celebrations.
☆☆ Indoor Highlights ☆☆
• 2024 renovation • ~4,000 ft² • 5BR/4BA • 11 beds
• Vaulted great room + 65” HDTV (HDMI/AirPlay)
• Chef’s kitchen: new appliances, double oven, large island (seats 6)
• Live-edge dining table (seats 8–9)
• Game room with pool table, HDTV & kitchenette
• Custom indoor cedar hot tub (year-round)
• BR5 office with door + external monitor (HDMI/USB-C)
• 6 HDTVs w/ Roku • Fiber Wi-Fi throughout
• Central A/C (2 zones), on-demand water heater, whole-house softener
• 1 garage bay for parking/gear
☆☆ Outdoor Highlights ☆☆
• Wraparound deck with Weber grill, picnic table, loungers
• Private island via 72’ bridge; shaded rock fire pit (Adirondack chairs)
• 84’ L-pier with benches; docking for 2–3 boats; easy-entry, gravel-bottom swim area
• Included: Pedal boat; 1 SUP + 1 single kayak (vests)
• Available: Extra SUP/kayak bundle; onsite pontoon rental (seasonal, by request)
• Yard games (cornhole, bocce, lawn darts) • 2 adult bikes (more to rent)
• Parking for 6–8 vehicles • Basketball hoop
Sleeping Arrangements
• BR1 (primary, ensuite): King (sleeps 2)
• BR2 (ensuite): Queen (sleeps 2)
• BR3: Queen + Daybed (sleeps 3)
• BR4 (bunk room): Full/Twin bunk (x3) + extra Twin (sleeps 4)
• BR5/Office: Loveseat pull-out twin (sleeps 1)
• Great Room: Queen sofa bed (sleeps 2)
• Loft: Two chair pull-outs (sleeps 2)
Total beds/sofabeds shown: 16 → Max occupancy: 18 (1 pack-and-play available).
TV room is not a legal bedroom (single egress); no sleeping here.
Location
• Sylvan Lake: 5 basins, 16 miles of shoreline, many islands—great for skiing, tubing, paddling, exploring. Public boat ramp nearby; our pier welcomes your rental or your own boat (with approval).
• Boy Scout (Big) Island: Short paddle; 100+ acres, outdoor chapel, 1-mile loop, public dock & pavilion.
• Gene Stratton-Porter Historic Site: Lakeside cabin, museum, gardens; reachable via Fishing Line Trail near our road.
• Fishing Line Trail: Smooth, paved 12+ miles (Kendallville ↔ Rome City)—walk/run/bike with coffee & ice-cream stops.
• Sylvan Cellars: Minutes away—premier venue + tasting room (craft cocktails, wine/whiskey, live music).
Business Retreats & Micro-Weddings (by approval)
Multiple breakout areas, fiber Wi-Fi, 65” HDMI/AirPlay display, office monitor (HDMI/USB-C). Gear by request (whiteboard, flip chart, HDMI, power strip). Popular sunset pontoon cruises for team time (seasonal, by prior approval). Micro-weddings and small daytime gatherings considered with written permission and COI/vendor approval.
Optional Add-Ons
• Watercraft Bundle: add 1 SUP, 1 single kayak, 1 double kayak (seasonal).
• Pontoon Rental (onsite): seasonal, by request; signed waiver; experienced operator 25+; follow lake rules/quiet hours.
• Bike Bundle: up to 8 total (adult/teen/kids) available to rent.
Access
Guests access the entire property except: two utility rooms, two closets, the house & garage attics, the 2-car garage bay (big door), and the area behind the basketball goal. Smart-lock entry. Parking for 6–8 vehicles plus a 1-car garage bay for parking/gear. Digital guidebook provided after booking; arrival details sent ~24 hours before check-in.
House Rules (summary)
• Who can book: Lead guest must be 25+ and present for the entire trip. No third-party bookings.
• Verification: Government ID required + signing our rental agreement & waivers. Choose refundable deposit or non-refundable damage waiver.
• Group size: Max 18 overnight guests (plus infants under 2). Day visitors by written approval only.
• Timing: Check-in 4pm / Check-out 10am.
• Quiet hours: Outdoors (deck, island, pier, yard) 10pm–8am. Indoors (hot tub room & game room) midnight–8am. No loud voices, speakers, or amplified sound after midnight.
• Smoking/pets: No smoking or vaping anywhere. No pets allowed.
• Parties/events: No parties or unauthorized events. Small daytime gatherings by prior approval only.
• Vendors/photographers: Written permission + Certificate of Insurance required.
• Food & drinks: Meals and beverages must be kept in main living spaces (kitchen, great room, TV room, game room, dining room). Water is fine anywhere, but no food/drink in bedrooms, bathrooms, or the hot tub room.
• Fire & fireplaces: No fireworks. No open flames within 50 ft of the house (gas grill OK while attended). Indoor fireplaces are decorative only.
• Grill use: Grill must be cleaned and turned off after each use, and covered at the end of your stay. Failure to clean may result in an additional fee.
• Water & hot tub safety: Life vests required on watercraft; no watercraft after dusk; swim at your own risk; no diving/jumping from bridge, pier, or hot tub. Hot tub/watercraft/bike use requires signed waivers. Children must be supervised at all times (home is not child-proof).
• Parking: Driveway/garage only (6–8 vehicles). Do not park across from neighbors’ houses.
• Boats: Docking your own boat requires written approval; guest assumes all liability.
• Cameras & sensors: Exterior cameras cover driveway/entries/pier/bridge/island. Interior sensors monitor noise/smoking (no audio).
• Trash & recycling: Use outdoor bins only (black lids = trash; yellow lids = recycling). Do not leave bags outside bins. No plastic bags in recycling—violations may result in extra cleaning or disposal fees.
• Seasonality: Pier, watercraft, bikes, fire pit, grill, and outdoor furniture may be seasonal or weather-dependent.
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Tørretumbler
Gratis Wi-Fi
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Husregler
Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 25
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
Børn
Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
Begivenheder
Arrangementer er tilladt
Events require written pre-approval: fees may appl
Kæledyr
Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
Service animals are allowed with pre-approval only
Rygning
Rygning er ikke tilladt
This is strictly a no-smoking house.
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Besked fra værten: Events require written pre-approval: fees may appl
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Om området
Rome City
Denne feriebolig befinder sig i Rome City i landlige omgivelser og ved strandpromenaden. Stedets naturskønne områder inkluderer blandt andet Chain O' Lakes State Park og Sylvan Lake, mens Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site og Mid-America Windmill Museum udgør nogle af kulturelle seværdigheder. Glem ikke at stifte bekendtskab med områdets dyr på oplevelser såsom vildmarksvandringer og fuglekiggeri.
Rome City, IN
Hvad ligger i nærheden?
- Sylvan Lake - 2 min. gang - 0.2 km
- Hathaway Island - 1 min. kørsel - 0.0 km
- Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site - 1 min. kørsel - 0.4 km
- Bishop Island - 6 min. kørsel - 2.5 km
- Witmer Lake - 13 min. kørsel - 11.3 km
Sådan kommer du rundt
Restauranter
- McDonald's - 12 min. kørsel
- Twin Six Restaurant - 7 min. kørsel
- 838 Lima Rd - 12 min. kørsel
- Coody Brown's Lakeside Grill - 12 min. kørsel
- The Breakfast House - 13 min. kørsel
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
Om værten
Vært: David & Christine
Christine and David love the Sylvan Lake area and have been coming here since they met over two decades ago. For David it has been longer...he's been enjoying the lake since childhood. His parents purchased the property in 1974, and he has seen the area go through many changes over the years. Today Sylvan Lake has grown into one of the premier lakes in Northern Indiana, and his family's property has transformed from a hillside field of brush with a barren island into what it is today! It has been a true pleasure for Christine and David to bring their children to the house and gather year after year with grandparents, extended family, and friends. And now they are excited and proud to share the property that they love with others!
Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted
This property has always been something special. Prior to 1974 it had a cement staircase that led from the road down to the water, where a low foot-bridge connected the hillside to the island. There was a house on the island that had been enjoyed for decades by several familes. But in the spring of 1974 a group of tornadoes passed through the area, and the house along with several others were blown into the lake. The owner at that time, who was a friend of David's dad, decided to sell the property, and within a week David's parents, Lee & Sanna Harges, agreed to buy the property.
For Lee & Sanna, the summer of 1974 began what would be a several decade's long process. They bought a small camper, parked it at the top of the hill and each summer they worked endlessly to improve the property by first cleaning up after the tornado, then clearing the hillside of brush, building a new bridge to the island, and then building a garage at the top of the hill. By the late 1980's they were finally ready to build the house that now stands on the hill; and in 2004 they added on to the house with the game room, hot tub room, two bedrooms, and a new garage.
Christine and David have continued Lee and Sanna's love of the property. In 2018 the entire hillside went through a transformation in landscaping, and with the spring of 2024 a two-year long renovation of the house was completed. Over the last 50 years the property has truly been a labor of love for the entire family, and we all are so proud of what it has become!
For Lee & Sanna, the summer of 1974 began what would be a several decade's long process. They bought a small camper, parked it at the top of the hill and each summer they worked endlessly to improve the property by first cleaning up after the tornado, then clearing the hillside of brush, building a new bridge to the island, and then building a garage at the top of the hill. By the late 1980's they were finally ready to build the house that now stands on the hill; and in 2004 they added on to the house with the game room, hot tub room, two bedrooms, and a new garage.
Christine and David have continued Lee and Sanna's love of the property. In 2018 the entire hillside went through a transformation in landscaping, and with the spring of 2024 a two-year long renovation of the house was completed. Over the last 50 years the property has truly been a labor of love for the entire family, and we all are so proud of what it has become!
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