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Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee

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A house with a stone chimney, a stone wall, and a paved driveway leading to a patio with outdoor furniture.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden ceiling, a built-in bookshelf, and a spiral staircase.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, a rocking chair, and a wooden ceiling.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a decorative bowl. A spiral staircase leads to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Culver, IN
  • Place, Lake Maxinkuckee
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Swan Lake Resort
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino South Bend
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee

This lovely lake cottage on the East side of Lake Maxinkuckee was newly built in 2000. Its architecture and charm is in keeping with the larger 100 year old historic house that shares the property and pier with this cottage. The Historic cottage sleeps 13 (see listing 512710) can be rented as well for large groups if it's available at the same time. You can watch & participate in lake activities, sun & swim from the dock, grill your dinner or visit one of our excellent restaurants in our quaint town. Watch vibrant sunsets and shooting stars nightly over the lake from the patio and enjoy a bonfire on cool nights.'. Each of the two bedrooms has a queen bed, the loft looking over the great room has 4 twin beds.
The vaulted ceiling great room has a lake stone wood-burning fireplace. Start your morning with a paddle on the provided kayak. Visit the historic Culver Academy on Sunday afternoons for their military parade and famous Black horse troop of Presidential inaugurations. This glacier-made spring fed lake supports fishing, skiing, tubing & jet skiing. The dock has available an available lift for rent should you bring your own boat. (please check with Janet for size) and/ or a pontoon for rent separately. It's a wonderful place you won't soon forget! The large cottage can be rented along with this smaller cottage for wedding & events & parties (512710 & 559346) for an event fee and consent from the owner.
Additional fee @ $200 for additional 20, $500 for additional 40 people, $1000 for maximum of 100 people
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please take kitchen trash to the bins in the carport, pick up is Monday morning, kindly take bins to the edge of the street if you leave Sunday or your is over a Monday
Please strip used beds of their sheets and pillowcase only(not mattress pad or blanket) and leave on a bundle on top of that bed it came off
Only if time allows if you’re able to put your used towels in the washer and dryer the morning you leave that would be appreciated, but not necessary! Thank you, and we hope you had a wonderful time!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If you cause any damage, please let me know. If you bought the renter’s insurance you are covered If you don’t tell me, the insurance won’t cover it.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 559346vb
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

Culver

Located in Culver, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tippecanoe River State Park and Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area, while Eppley Auditorium and Fulton County Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Culver, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Maxinkuckee - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Tippecanoe River State Park - 22 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Swan Lake Resort - 33 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Potato Creek State Park - 41 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 47 min drive - 81.5 km

Getting around

  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Root Beer Stand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frida’s Mexican Cuisine & Pancake House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucrezia Trattoria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lakehouse Grille - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee on 11 Feb 2027 start from £1,265, 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.

How much is parking at Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkukee located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Lake Maxinkuckee and within 3 mi (5 km) of Culver Academies Golf Course and Huffington Library. Eppley Auditorium is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Janet Ball Starkey

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The property was first bought by our grandfather William C. Ball from Muncie, during WWII while my father William (Bill) Ball attended Culver Military Academy and my Aunt Lucina Ball Moxley mourned the lost of her first husband to the war. My siblings, Julie, Chip & John Ball and myself, Janet Ball Starkey, purchased the property in 2009 from our father who owned and maintained it for over 30 years. We all have a long history of wonderful memories growing up spending our summers at the lake.

Why they chose this property

My children along with my siblings children have also grown up with fond memories on the lake. I can honestly say all the cousins are more like brothers & sisters because of these lovely cottages that were provided for them during the Summers. It's been one of the most valuable times spent together with family I treasure dearly. I hope it would be so for your family & friends as well! By renting it out we hope to off set the costs to secure the cottages for the future generations of family

What makes this property unique

From the large lawn, you can walk straight out to the dock with no steps like many of the lake houses. Swimming is easy waste or chest deep at the end of the dock. Swing or nap in the lake side hammock & have a bonfire in the stone fire pit at night.

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