10/10 Excellent
Wyatt C.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you!
Wyatt C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Culver, IN
- Lake Maxinkuckee2 min drive
- Culver Academies Golf Course2 min drive
- Mystic Hills Golf Club4 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 Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals
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
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
Property manager
Janet Ball Starkey
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Culver
Located in Culver, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area and Tippecanoe River State Park, 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.
Culver, IN
What's nearby
- Lake Maxinkuckee - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Culver Academies Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Mystic Hills Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Tippecanoe River State Park - 33 min drive - 36.4 km
- Swan Lake Resort - 42 min drive - 31.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fridas Mexican Cuisine - 5 min drive
- Cafe Max - 6 min drive
- Lay Dining Hall - 4 min drive
- The Lakehouse Grille - 5 min drive
- The Original Root Beer Stand - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
tom l.
30 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with thoughtful owners
tom l.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Douglas E.
22 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Douglas E.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jerilyn T.
10 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories of Culver!
Jerilyn T.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
caroline B., Sapulpa
2 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem at Culver by the lake
caroline B.
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
29 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage!
Beth M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ronald S.
23 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
return
Ronald S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Neil H.
3 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Weekend
Neil H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Anne K.
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Anne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Jean B.
3 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at guest cottage
Jean B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Erin T., Indianapolis, Indiana
25 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Retreat
Erin T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
David S., Franklin, LA
7 Jun 2019
Ball Property
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
KRISTINE E.
22 Aug 2018
Lovely Family Cottage
KRISTINE E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
deborah l.
6 Aug 2018
Perfect Lake House Vacation
deborah l.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
24 May 2018
Our stay was exceptional in every way.
Andrew H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Manijeh C., Eagle Rock, CA USA
11 Oct 2017
Perfect!
Manijeh C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lee S.
26 Sept 2017
Wonderful cottage steps from the lake!
Lee S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
James V.
22 Sept 2017
Extended weekend
James V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
1 Sept 2017
Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jim T.
22 Jun 2017
Great
Jim T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steve G., Muskego, WI
1 Jun 2017
Very nice home
Steve G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cipriana S.
24 Aug 2016
Beautiful Cottage
Cipriana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jamie S.
22 Jun 2016
First-class
Jamie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dimitre A.
6 Jun 2016
Absolutely Charming!
Dimitre A.
About the host
Hosted by Janet Ball Starkey
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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