Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away
You will absolutely love our recently renovated cottage in this private lake-side community. It has just about everything anyone would need for their special vacation get-away! The cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed and the spacious living room has a full-size sofa sleeper for added sleeping accommodations, plus a club chair and ottoman for the best seating comfort, while you and your family or friends pass the hours in the evening watching TV or chatting about the great time you're having on vacation.
The cute kitchen has all the amenities, except a dishwasher. But don't forget about the added convenience of the new (2019) laundry stacked washer/dryer unit off the living area. There is a television in each bedroom and one in the living room, all with basic cable. Wireless internet is also available free of charge. There is a gas fireplace for chilly winter evenings if some extra warmth and relaxing ambiance is what you seek.
Wake up in the morning to the sound of peace and quiet, have coffee on your own private deck overlooking the pond, take a walk down the private lake access road, or on the adjacent country lanes that connect to other nearby private lake communities, take a cool dip in the community pool, fish off the private pier, take a refreshing swim in the lake, lounge on the private beach, take your boat out for a morning run or ski...the possibilities to start your day are endless. The afternoons follow the same wide-open possibilities and the evenings can be used to explore nearby restaurants, bars, movie theaters, the drive-in theater, or the local winery.
NOTE: All guests MUST be 25 (twenty-five) years of age or older, with the exception of minors accompanied by guests 25 (twenty-five) years of age or older. The cottage is also PET FREE and strictly NO SMOKING. We must enforce this policy so that all our guests can enjoy a smoke-free stay and to avoid possible health issues regarding pet and/or smoke sensitivity, such as triggering an asthma attack or allergic reaction. Please respect and obey this policy. If you or someone in your party is a smoker, consider another rental nearby, or we request that you smoke outside on the back deck and discard used butts in a separate trash bag that will be kept outside at all times during your stay. Do not smoke outside within 20 feet of the cottage to avoid any smoke entering the house through open windows or doors. If any smoke damage or the presence of smoking materials or odor will result in the forfeiture of the entire Damage Deposit. NO EXCEPTIONS!
*CANCELLATION POLICY*: If Renter cancels reservation, payments will be refunded as follows: a. Reservations canceled 30 days, or more, before the rental period begins (Check-In Date) will receive a 100% refund of all monies paid to Homeowner, plus the Service Fee paid to VRBO/HomeAway (to be issued from VRBO/HomeAway). b. Reservations canceled 14 days up to 29 days, before the rental period begins (Check-In Date) will receive a 50% refund of monies paid, (not including the VRBO Service Fee paid to VRBO/HomeAway.) c. Reservations cancelled less than 14 (fourteen) days prior to the start of the stay (Check-in Date) will receive NO REFUND of any rental monies paid to either owner or the VRBO/HomeAway Service Fee. The Damage Deposit will be the ONLY payment refunded to the Renter in this case. d. Late arrival, early departure, bad weather, mechanical failure of travel vehicle or boat, loss of internet or wifi, power, etc. does not warrant any refund of rent or deposit. e. Renters are encouraged but not required to purchase optional Travel Insurance from VRBO/HomeAway. f. Cancellations must be made by 12:00 PM (Central Standard Time) on the appropriate day.
(*All refunds will be made to Renter, less any credit card transaction fees charged to the property owner by the Credit Card Processor)
**Refunds made by owner to traveler do NOT include the service fee paid by traveler to VRBO/HomeAway unless cancelled 30 days or more from Check-In date. See terms and conditions regarding the payments and/or refunding of the VRBO/HomeAway Service Fee. Owner has NO CONTROL nor DOES NOT RECEIVE the monies paid toward the VRBO/HomeAway Service Fee fee.
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Garbage must be bagged and put into dumpster. Clean your messes; empty fridge. Leave cottage interior and exterior in good condition at departure.
Remove sheets and pillowcases from all slept-in beds and place near the laundry room. Hang wet towels; do not put in pile on floor.
Turn cool up to 80 (in summer) or heat down to 60 (in winter) when leaving cottage for the day or at time of departure.
Important information
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Property # 476399vb
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: No Parties in cottage or surrounding areas.
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
About the area
Monticello
Located in Monticello, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Whyte Horse Winery and Hollow Acres Golf Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Prophetstown State Park and Monticello City Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Lake Shafer - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Family Express Monticello - 6 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Casey's General Store - 8 min drive
Arni's Monticello - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away?
As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away on 25 Sept 2026 start from £304, 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.
Is Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cute Cottage on Lake Freeman, Private Beach, Boating Paradise, Relaxing Get-Away located?
This family-friendly Monticello cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Monticello City Park, Terre Vin Monticello WineShop and Whyte Horse Winery. White County Memorial Hospital and IU Health White Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cottage and surrounding area is so peaceful. Truly, a wonderful place to unwind at the end of the day. The cottage was well appointed and the owners were so accommodating with our requests. We hope to visit again one day!
Kim S.
Stayed 76 nights in Mar 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melissa V.
22 Jul 2014
Very comfy!!
The rental was all we expected it to be. Very clean and the convenience of a washer and dryer was a big help! Close to everything...great location! The kids LOVED the pool!! Rates very reasonable. We will definitely stay here again!
Melissa V.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are so happy that you had a wonderful time at the cottage! The pool is a lot of fun; our kids really enjoy it too. I also love the convenience of the washer and dryer; it makes packing for home a snap when you can put clean clothes back in your bags. Hope to see you again soon!
Archival
8/10 Good
Julie S.
30 Jul 2014
Lake Freeman cottage
Had a wonderful time here. Cottage was VERY clean and UPDATED with everything new.
Great decor inside. Beds were extremely comfortable. Outisde area was wonderful for BBQ and for bonfire. Only drawback was wish it had a lake view. But pool and grounds were great.
Julie S.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Glad you had such a wonderful time! Hope to see you back at Von Hollow soon, and thank you for the kind words; we did a LOT of work on the cottage to make it comfortable. So happy you enjoyed it too.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
27 Jan 2017
Wonderful
We booked this for some of our guys setting up an auction and they could not have been happier with the community feel of this area, the great communication from the owners and the awesome cottage. Thank you so much. They felt pampered to be able to come home every night and call this place their own for a month, instead of staying at the normal hotel. They say, "thank you" time and time again.
Samantha S.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for the glowing review. We try our best to make our little cottage as welcoming and comfortable as possible. We're so glad they found it such a relaxing retreat to come back to every night; unlike a standard hotel room. You and/or your associates are welcome to come back anytime in the future.
Womderful place to stay as we enjoy Christmas with grandchildren we only see yearly. The kitchen table was perfect for making pillow slips with the girls. The teenage boys wanted to do puzzles and games. This cottage provides a cozy place to relax from all the activities.
My friend and I stayed in this cute cottage with our girls and we all absolutely loved it! The cottage was very clean, and had everthing we needed for a comfortable stay. The playground and pool were a huge plus. We didn't have to spend any extra money on activities so us mommies were very happy about that! Thank you so much! Will be making plans to return in the future!
We have stayed in this cottage twice now and it was even better this year! Everything was very clean and today when we arrived and so many considerate details are included. Thank you for a wonderful place to getaway!
This cabin was in a great location, near Lake Freeman and very close to Monticello. The pool was great. My grandkids really enjoyed the big playground.
What a great place to stay! I highly recommended it. The kids loved the playground, pool and beach. The neighbors are great too! They were all so helpful.
This "Cute Cottage" is a winner! My husband, myself, our daughter and son- in- law spent 4 days here over the 4th of July Holiday. We enjoyed the beach, the pool, and the deck over looking the pond out back. We also appreciated finding a small stack of wood out back so we could have a campfire at night. The cottage was very clean, updated, and well-appointed with comfortable furniture. Everyone that we came into contact with were friendly and welcoming. Hope we can return again!
Property is very clean and nice set up with lake and pool they supply virtually everything
Stefanie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary Beth H.
13 May 2019
Weekend stay
We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage! It was very clean and had everything we needed for our family of 4!
Mary Beth H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Trevor B.
22 Oct 2018
Quiet and quaint, a nice place to relax
We needed a place for our family of 5, this place was perfect for us, just enough space for relaxing and sleeping at night. I just wish it was a little warmer so we could enjoy the lake.
Trevor B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
nancy u.
15 Aug 2018
Nice place to stay and relax.
Clean and very nice place to stay and relax.
Thank you
nancy u.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dean C.
13 Aug 2018
It was very nice
Loved the house
Dean C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Juliene & John
We grew up in Northern Indiana along southern tip of Lake Michigan and near Chicago. My husband attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, and I attended Purdue University Calumet. We have owned property in the Von Hollow community since 1985 and love the opportunity it affords us and our children to reconnect to nature and each other whenever we have the chance to 'get to the lake'.
Why they chose this property
We liked the excitement of the big city, and the allure of the 'Big Lake', and we love boating, jet-skiing and all things water and wanted to find something smaller, more private, quiet and accessible to most boats and boating recreation. This cottage and the private community it is a part of is something rare and extraordinary that not many people get to experience. We wanted to share that experience with others. We also love that it is so close to Purdue, Indiana Beach, and many wonderful restaurants...see Top Notch in Brookston, IN (Not To Be Missed on the weekend for the filet mignon). There is also a connectedness with nature that can be had here whether enjoying the lake, sitting on the deck, taking a walk or bike ride, or reading on the beach. We know time is precious and fleeting and hope you can spend some of your time enjoying what we call our second home! Hope to see you soon at Von Hollow; you'll be glad you stayed with us :-)
What makes this property unique
Simply the location, private community, and hard-to-find private community beach and lake access to Lake Freeman made this property the best find. The fact that this cottage operates more like a home makes it a great year-round retreat for us and our friends.