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Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Large Screened-In Porch
Large Screened-In Porch
Main Channel heading towards Lake Wawasee
Entrance to bridge to get to island property.
Widened right turn to get onto island with ease. No Trailers on bridge!!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Syracuse, IN
  • Place, Lake Wawasee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Syracuse Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk Room

+2
2 Double Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom above kitchen

2 Queen Beds

Queen Room w/ Bunk

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee!

Great location with Lake Access on Beautiful Lake Wawasee!!! The Island will accommodate up 20 people in beds/sofa bed. Perfect for family gatherings. Property has over 50 feet of pier space to accommodate your personal boats and PWC's. The Island provides over 1.5 acres of space to spread out and plenty of room for parking. It also has mature trees that provide ample amounts of shade on the west end of the island to help keep everyone cool as they enjoy the main channel during their stay.

Guests that stay at the Island have the opportunity to access almost every part of the property. The only place that will not have access will be the 2 car garage.



Absolutely NO FIREWORKS PERMITTED on property!!!



Boat Trailers CANNOT be brought over the island's bridge as it will not make the turn. Please contact either Main Channel Marina or another marina in the area to store you trailer during your stay.



Bring your boat and launch it at either public launch sites near the island property. There is a bridge that crosses over the Main Channel near the Syracuse Lake Public Access that is low to the water that limits certain boats from getting under it. Syracuse lake access accommodates ski boats, runabout boats, and wake boarding boats. Lake Wawasee Public access accommodates every type of boat with no bridges to go under.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely NO FIREWORKS PERMITTED on property!!!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed outside of the home.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Absolutely NO FIREWORKS PERMITTED on property!!!
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 1122029vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Syracuse

Located in Syracuse, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Maxwelton Golf Club and Wawasee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oppenheim Woods and Lake Wawasee. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Syracuse, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Wawasee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Syracuse Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 40 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 40 min drive - 56.1 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Tap & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Location & Island Getaway With Lake Access On Beautiful Lake Wawasee! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Wawasee and Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop. Syracuse Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Favorite on lake Wawasee!

We have gone often and stayed many places, and this is hands above anything else we’ve done, in fact, one of our favorite Vrbo places that we’ve been anywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family Get away!

This house and location was great for a three-generation getaway! The house is clean and comfortable and the location is private and tranquil. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

3rd year…. Stellar location and owner.

We keep coming back. Location with dock….large common areas for big families and wonderfully private. Almost hate to leave a great review as I don’t want the secret out and lose our space !! Ha! But you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

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

Awesome property!

This is beautiful, updated house with an excellent location. It is perfect for a family vacation! Exceeded our expectations! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

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

Hands down our favorite property on Lake Wawasee

Its a prime location with great access to the water. Perfect for family and has an extra side house for kids...wow. I hate to leave too good of a review because we don't want to loose our ability to book this again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

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

Fantastic property on a beautiful lake

We take annual extended family vacations. This property 100% met our needs. Beautiful home well taken care of. The lake was amazing. Such a relaxing vacation. We travel with our dogs which there was a fenced in yard for. Cory was quick with responses to any questions we had. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reno K.

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

FAMILY RETREAT

We've been going to this same property for 5 years and have already booked it for next year. It is just perfect for us in a lot of ways: dock (we rent a pontoon every year), just off the main lake on the main channel behind a beautiful home on the point, we take our dogs, it's a 1 acre island and the dogs can run free, or, there's a fenced back yard, the separate bunk house is clean and fun for teens/singles. We love to watch the boat traffic on the channel late at night. Inside is clean and comfortable with many improvements over the years.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIM K.

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

Room for everyone!

The main lake house and the smaller detached cottage provided just the type of space needed for our group. The outdoor space provided enough room for activities like badminton, Frisbee, and fishing. The location is perfect as both the lake and the marina are only a 5 min boat ride away and the channel area is fun for kayaking. The screened in porch off the main house is large and was a great place to sit during the evening hours for conversation and card playing. The inside space is nicely decorated and up to date. The kitchen is stocked with utensils/plates/bowls/glasses/cups/pots and other kitchen basics. Cory was very quick to answer any questions that we had and was an attentive host. We had a great week and recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zanet L.

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

Great Family Vacation

Thank you for allowing us to use your wonderful home. It was perfect for our 3 families! The location was perfect. The proximity to town for shopping and for parks, play and swimming was great. The property was lovely and especially enjoyed family meals on the screened in porch. Having the dock made our boat rental experience so convenient and seamless! Our host was a superb communicator and was quick to take care of the little details. We hope to return soon! I was not planning to rate the accuracy of the listing as I spoke to Cory about there not being a hot tub but the form will not allow me to leave it blank. He said he has tried to remove the hot tub from the listing a number of times but the VBRO site does not allow him to remove it. We found plenty to do with out the hot tub!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kelvin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay on the island with our family of 8 adults. You'll pass many multi-million homes on the way to your home - this is not one of them, but instead is a very comfortable and cozy place for your family to settle in and enjoy. We really enjoyed the large, screened-in patio and watching all the boats going to and from the lake through the channel. Not good for swimming but great for paddling (kayak or SUP) in the channels around the islands or up to Lake Syracuse.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S., South Bend, IN USA

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

This is a great place to stay for large families or groups..

This was our second stay for our family of sixteen ranging in age from 10 - 72. We love all of the bedroom options. Two full bathrooms and a large user friendly kitchen. We also love the privacy of a huge shaded backyard. And lots of parking space right on the island. The channel surrounding the island provides direct access to the lake or to The Channel Marker restaurant. Our family loves to use the provided paddle boards in the channel. We grill a lot of food, and we love it that we are all able to eat in the huge screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orlan T., Goshen

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

July 4th vacation

Nice an clean property, lots of room & owners were easy to communicate with. Guest house was a plus!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Beautiful!

What a beautiful house! We loved being able to stay here. Everything was comfortable, clean, and perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Serena T.

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

Family vacation

We had a family of 13, there was plenty of room for all of us. The property was clean and there was plenty of towels and dishes. There were nice chairs to sit in outside for everyone. Cory was very prompt and courteous whenever we had questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R., Brownsburg, IN

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

Repeat Customer

This was our third summer staying at the island house and we’ll be booking year 4 soon! Cory is a great host!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reno K.

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

Lakehouse Week With Family and Close Friends

This is our 3rd year in a row going to this property. It is awesome in many ways. It's a 1 acre island and pet friendly so dogs can run free or you they can go into the back yard which is fenced. Easy access to the lake. We always rent a pontoon from Wawasee Boat Co. and it's close and easy to access the rental property dock. The house isn't directly on the main lake, but, it's just behind a beautiful home on the point and a bridge over onto the rented island. Love sitting out by the edge of the water and watching the unique boats come and go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

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

Large property with plenty of room

We had a great time! Nice location on the channel for easy access to Lake Wawasee. Very clean. Plenty of room for lawn games and multiple families. The only thing that may possibly be difficult for some may be that there isn’t a first floor master bedroom. Very nice great room where we could all gather. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S., South Bend, IN USA

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

Great Island house for family gatherings.

We had our family gathering of 17 people here. We had plenty of room to park, play yard games, grill, and enjoy an evening camp fire. We also enjoyed eating our many meals in the huge screened in porch. And sitting in the yard watching the grandkids paddle board in the channel surrounding the island. We are hoping to stay here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malia C.

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

Nana’s birthday celebration

Lovely trip to our “hometown” to celebrate our Mom’s/grandmother’s/ great grandmother’s 85th birthday! The house and property worked beautifully for us. I would highly recommend this location and hope to stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nicholas H.

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

Fantastic location, great for dogs!

The property has a gigantic yard that is dog friendly. As it's isolated by a bridge, we were able to let our dog run free around the island. The house had a nice dock for docking our pontoon boat. The house has some opportunities for additional maintenance and improvements that would make this a 5-star house. Also worth noting it would be a tight squeeze at its full capacity listed online.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lora F.

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

amazing memories shared at this wonderful home!

The home and location were more wonderful than we even imagined. Cory was responsive to questions and helped out with a few glitches we experienced. The home was BEAUTIFULLY decorated and stocked with all we could have needed. We enjoyed having the boat docked at the house, the screened porch, firepit, AND what most lake homes don't have, space to play badmitten, frisbee, and other games in the large yard. There was a fenced area for the dogs to run around in and ample parking. One tip, if you bring a boat you can't take it to the house because of a narrow bridge to the island. Call the marina and arrange a spot for your trailer and to put the boat in the water, they were super helpful and friendly. We are still basking in the warm, happy memories we shared with our family here and we are definitely considering a return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reno K.

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

Family and Boating Week

Our family rented this property for 5 days. We also rented a pontoon boat from the marina. We were able to dock the pontoon at the property. Lake Wawasee is just around the corner. Easy access and out of the wind. We ate all our meals on the screened in porch. We had an awesome time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

A nice long weekend

We stayed at this property for a long weekend with 4 adults and 4 children. The interior was recently renovated and the decor is beautiful! There is plenty of space and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cory is super friendly, easy to work with, and very responsive. The property is close to the marina, which made it convenient to rent a pontoon with quick and easy access to Lake Wawasee. This is a great property -- we'd stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

Great Getaway Location

Great rental, easy to access, and awesome location!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

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