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Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite

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A house with a dock extending into a body of water, a dog sitting on the dock, and a clear sky.
A lakeside property with a house, a dock, and a clear view of the lake.
A view through a window with a view of a lake, trees, and a grassy area.
A covered porch with a swing, a table, and chairs.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a green sofa, wicker chairs, and a hanging swing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Auburn, IN
  • Place, Greenhurst Commons
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Wayne Convention Center
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Heart Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Purdue Room

1 Queen Bed

Roll-a-way

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite

We can not accept short term reservations for more than two weeks prior to your stay as we specialize in monthly or longer stays. NO SMOKING! NO PETS! "If anything is smoking it had better be the campfire, otherwise your stay will be extinguished!" Enjoy the coziness and spacious comfort of the Lodge for a great get-a-way. Our home is best described as a two story ranch or a stacked duplex. Guests occupy the lower level, we the hosts occupy the upper level. There is also a cabin that shares the outdoors. With 50 acres to roam, everyone has plenty of outdoor space. Located just north of Auburn along the bike path, you have easy access to town and our world class museums. Just sit back and watch wildlife on the pond or go for a boat ride. We have over 1.5 miles of walking trails to enjoy. Come for a romantic weekend, a weeks vacation, or stay monthly for relocation and business travel. Full kitchens in both guest areas and patio’s with gas grills.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
House is not Child-Safe/Proof. Water HAZARD!!
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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
NO INDOOR OR OUTDOOR! Stay extinguished if smoking
Registered guests only! Similar to a park inn, non-registered guests don't get to use pool/exercise room, same for our pond, boats, trails. Liability!
NO FISH cleaning inside building or patio. Must properly dispose of fish waste. Bring your own supplies. Pool table quite hours 10:00PM-7:00AM.
If you choose to use boats, enter the water, go out on the docks, walks trails, you do so at your own risk and waive all liability to all owners.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4534529
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Auburn

Located in Auburn, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Greenhurst Commons and Ball Lake Nature Preserve, while Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and National Military History Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum or Hilliard Gates Sports Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Auburn, IN

What's nearby

  • Greenhurst Commons - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - 30 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 31 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Grand Wayne Convention Center - 37 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 5 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kitchen, 2 Bedroom, Bath & Laundry, Private entrance, Lake, Wildlife, Quite located?

Located in the heart of Auburn, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Greenhurst Commons, Bridgewater East Golf Club and De Kalb County Superior Court. DeKalb County Fairgrounds is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for what I looking.
Stayed 33 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful

Peaceful and comfortable, great hosts
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2021
Excellent guests. They left the area clean and neat and even started and did bedding and towels laundry. I was able to change over guest area quickly because of all they did for us. Martha and her sons all were very polite and great guests.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing.

This was a very relaxing place. Had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Joann B. and the rest of her party were great guests. In the 14 years that we have been hosting guests, the guest area has never been left better! They truly respected the property. Welcome back anytime! All they needed was a little guidance for local dining which is easy as we have some great local places to eat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Quiet, Scenic and very serene. Local wildlife we saw was a bonus!! Grateful for the Amazing owners. Thank you, John & Kathy for providing the perfect stay & making us feel welcomed and comfortable. Looking forward to the next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2022
Alan and family, you were great guests and really respected the property. Thank you for all you did on check-out as it really made our day easy. I hope we can host you again when you are in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice country getaway

Although the accommodation may be considered by some to be somewhat outdated, the appartment is roomy and the welcome by the hosts more than compensates for that!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Getaway

Very restful and renewing. A lovely property, I just wish the weather would have cooperated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Fribley

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Designed and built the Lodge in 1998. My father built the lake in the early 1960's. We have planted over 16,000 trees and also have a 20 acre older woods with walking trails around all 50+ acres.

Why they chose this property

Staying at our lake is like being at a private state park. You have great wildlife, hiking trails, bike path along west property line that runs between towns. Very restful. You share the outdoors only with our other guests and us. You have your own space with your own entrance so it is like having your own house to stay in while you are here.

What makes this property unique

**Currently the Pines Cabin is rented out for an Extended Stay. If it becomes available it will become an additional listing. Current guest is on year 5 of stay.

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