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Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana

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Property grounds
Lower cottage
Full kitchen complete with stove, microwave, dishwasher and eat in dining nook.
Upper Cottage Kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Angola, IN
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trine University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Pokagon State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Back porch Upper cottage

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana

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Welcome to Shady Side Cottages at Crooked Lake. Crooked Lake is one of Indiana's best kept secret all sports lakes. Two completely renovated cottages located on one waterfront property on Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana. Enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets from both cottages. Located close to the old Captain's Cabin. The upper cottage is 830 sq ft, and the lower cottage is 600 sq ft. Both have decks that have patio tables/chairs and each have spectacular views of Crooked Lake. Enjoy fishing from the dock or jumping off into the refreshing lake. The cottage comes with a paddle board kayaks, a fire pit, a tv in the upper and lower cottages along with wifi and internet tv and an assortment of games.

The upper cottage sleeps 6-7. It has two bedrooms (1 queen bed, 1 full bed) and a back porch converted for sleeping that has two twin beds and a pull out trundle with one twin bed. The living room includes a sectional sofa. There is one bathroom, one full kitchen, and a washer and dryer.

The lower cottage…. We call this the Kids Cottage or one family stays in the upper and the other family stays in the lower. It sleeps 8. The lower cottage has a small apartment size kitchen, a completely renovated full bathroom, two bedrooms (full size bunk bed and a queen bed in one bedroom & twin bed bunks in the second bedroom. There is a loft, but that is not considered designated sleeping space.

The cottages are conveniently located off of I-69 and I-80/90 toll road. We are located close to restaurants and activities which include Caruso's, Subway, Tanger Outlet, Ice cream shops, Pokagon State Park, Tom's Donuts and a variety of restaurants and stores in Angola, Indiana which is no more than a 5-10 minute drive.

* Parking : 4 vehicles (see diagram).
*** absolutely no parking is allowed on the road. They will tow your vehicle ***

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parking No more than 4-5 vehicles can park at the property. The grassy area to the left of the sidewalk is not for parking.
Smoking is prohibited. Signs of smoking will result in an extra cleaning fee.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1573732vb
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 and a first aid kit
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

Angola

Located in Angola, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Lake James Golf Club and Zollner 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 Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trine University - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Fox Lake - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 41 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 21 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana on 31 Aug, 2026 start from S$620, 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 Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana located?

Nestled on the beach, this Angola holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Loon Lake, Buck Lake and Center Lake. Crooked Lake Channel and Booth Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Nice cottages with plenty of room

Great location. The cottages look small but there is plenty of room inside of both. Great places nearby and we will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property worked well for our family. the cottages were small, but were clean and had room for everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

T R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nicely updated cottages. Early check-in was very nice. Paddle boards were fun! The upper cottage kitchen had mostly everything we needed. Our family of 9 had plenty of room and enjoyed a long weekend together.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great Getaway

The two cottages were perfect. Allowed the adults to hang out in one while the teenagers had their own to hang out in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Fun summer vacation cottages

Two cute cottages with ample room for adults and grandchildren. Swimming out front has easy access for all ages, with sandy lake bottom. All enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards. Beds and furniture are comfy. Decks have beautiful lake views. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to vacation at! The cottages are sweet and well kept. Lots of fun sport equipment for the lake fun. Lake very clean and swimable for kids right from the dock. Lovely views. Just wonderful overall. Owners were great and very accommodating to us. Just a blessing of a vacation spot. Thank you Julie!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you and your family enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Great place

Nice property and perfect location. Kayaks, paddle boards, and life jackets being included was a major plus. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both cottages were very clean. The main cottage has a well stocked kitchen. We used the kayaks and the grill. The fire pit area is very nice with comfortable Adirondack chairs. Check-in was easy. Communication was great. We really enjoyed staying in this area. We recommend visiting Tom's Donuts and Scoops Ice Cream.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review. We welcome you and your family back anytime. And we agree…Tom’s donuts is a must as well as Scoops!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lake trip for our family! We loved staying at the cottages. They were well appointed, comfortable, and air conditioned. My wife appreciated all of the hooks to hang swim suits and clothes. The lake was amazing - super clean and clear. We loved the ability to have our boat at the house dock. Owner was extremely responsive. We look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Great Spot for Family and Friends.

Awesome lake weekend! Truly enjoyed our time together and the water front and dock were awesome. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Crooked Lake Cottages

We loved the cottages and they were perfect for our whole extended family that came together for the weekend. Clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated and perfect swimming area. Love how many outdoor chairs there were and the paddle boards and kayaks were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Wonderful for family retreat

Part of us stayed here and part at two other cabins but this was the best kitchen/living room and porch for eating and hanging out. It is a beautiful space and walking distance from the county beach we camped at as kids. Definitely all thumbs up!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for taking such good care of the property.
Verified

4/10 Poor

melissa c.

Liked: Check-in, location
Beautiful location, upper cottage is nicely appointed for an older home. Lower cottage had multiple issues, broken items, window, and ladder to loft, dirty dishes in cupboard, minimal amenities including no heat. Parking suitable for cars not a truck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
We take great pride in our cottages, and we’re truly sorry we couldn’t make your stay more comfortable. In our six years of hosting, we’ve never had a guest experience the issues you mentioned—this was an unusual situation, and we’re committed to learning from it. If anything isn’t up to par or if something’s needed—like help locating the heater or anything else—please don’t hesitate to reach out during your stay. We’re always happy to respond quickly and make things right. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Great Lake Experience

We had a wonderful stay. The cottages were nicely updated and had everything we needed for the weekend. The host communicated well when we had questions. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Family Vacation

Amazing property with all of the amenities! All you need to bring is your suit and food to have a great time. The host is very responsive and accommodating. This place made for a nice vacation with multiple families and allowed individual space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
We’re happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Family Summer Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Shady Side Cottages. The property was clean and perfect for a family Summer vacation. The kids loved the kayaks and paddle boards. Julie was easy to communicate with and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2022
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Beautiful views! Darling cottages!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shadyside cottages. We had a large group and there was plenty of places to sleep and hang out. Loved the easy access to the water, paddle boards and kayaks! We brought our own boat and the lake was fun for water skiing! The interior is absolutely adorable! Would love to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2021
Thank you! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

50 years later...

My family last stayed on Crooked Lake 50 years ago. My wife and I had our family reunion here this year. Thanks for a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2020
We’re so happy you and your family were able to stay at the cottages and have a family reunion! We’d love to have you back as our guests anytime! Thanks again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Could not have been better!

What can I say but everything about this property was truly perfect for our family/group. Check in was easy. Place was clean. We had so much fun being out on the water and celebrating the birthdays with lots of birthday cake. Must do this again real soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2022
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay. Come back and visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Awesome Lake Cottages

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottages were nice and cozy. The lake was great. We enjoyed floating and swimming off the dock because the bottom was clear and sandy. The paddle boards and kayaks were so fun. We really enjoyed getting on those every day. We also ate our meals outside on the upper deck, which overlooked the water. Overall, I’d definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2021
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Wonderful time on Crooked Lake!

These cottages are amazing for a large family! Two kitchens and dining areas, more than enough room for our group of 9! We rented a pontoon from a recommendation of the owner and enjoying every minute on the lake. Campfires, fun in the water, and beautiful sunsets! Our kids are already planning our trip back next year. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2020
We’re so happy you enjoyed your vacation at Shady Side cottages. We hope to see you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison H.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved this property! We do an annual friends lake trip and even though each cottage was small it was very clean and had tons of sleeping spaces. We will say there is no central air in either cottages. The AC units kept the cottages pretty cool however in the upper cottage the kitchen was significantly hotter than the living which is where the AC unit was. With that being said the dock was awesome and the houses were very clean and smelled GREAT when we walked through the door. We would have probably preferred to all be in the same house but we booked it late and this was an excellent alternative! Also the host was very accommodating and responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

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

Wonderful Family Location

The check in process was super easy. There are 2 cottages which were both very clean and well maintained. We had 3 families with kids ages 1- 10 in our group. Everybody enjoyed the water, and there were plenty of water toys(kayaks, pedal boat etc) to keep everybody entertained. The views were wonderful and we couldn’t have been more pleased. We kept saying over and over “this place is so great”. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2021
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay! We welcome you back anytime! Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Great location

We loved the location and private swim area. A few improvements to be made: - lots of ants on the upper cottage deck, constantly searching for food - lots of bees outside, making eating on either deck or by the water nearly impossible. One of our 4 year olds was stung on the ear. - large depression on the hill going down to the fire pit — one person severely twisted their ankle and took a nasty fall Overall good and we hope to return again someday. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Perfect weekend

The Shadyside cottages were perfect for our family/friend weekend getaway. We have rented multiple times with VRBO and this house so far has been the best stocked house we’ve stayed in. You literally need to just show up and enjoy yourself. We rented the cottages with another family. The adults had the upper cottage and the teenagers had the lower. Everyone had a blast. Julie was amazing to work with. Hopefully we can rent them again. Kim
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2021
Thanks, Kim! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay! We welcome you back any time!

About the host

Hosted by Julie Trust

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Why they chose this property

This waterfront property has two cottages. You can stay in one cottage and your family or friends can stay in the second cottage.

What makes this property unique

2 cottages on the same property

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English

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