ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village

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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open doorway.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, a sink, and a window with a view of trees.
A kitchen counter with a bag of chips, a bottle of gin, apples, and a packet of cookies. A welcome back note is visible.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden door, a small table with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located at the waterfront, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. It offers a porch, yard, and balcony for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby activities include kayaking, hiking, and water sports, while guests can also enjoy a tennis court. Explore attractions like Broad Ripple Dog Park and Glendale Town Center.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Indianapolis, IN
  • Place, Broad Ripple Dog Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Glendale Town Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Indianapolis Art Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village

Broad Ripple Treetop Lodge on the Park is a quiet retreat in the middle of the city, designed with charm and whimsy in a tasteful lodge style. This is a unique 2nd floor creative space that will make you feel completely at home, while also inspiring you.

We now offer free laundry service!

The large common room is beautifully designed with soft leather sofa, huge antique rug, vintage faux fur chair, creative lighting, and TV with free streaming channels and local stations.

In the dining area the mission-style dining table expands to seat 6 and stores a dozen games. An artist-created driftwood chandelier hangs overhead.

The full, bright kitchen has ample dishes, cooking utensils, Ninja blender, roaster, full stove/oven, dishwasher, cooking spices, quality coffee (including decaf), tea, and more. You'll be greeted with a welcome tray of fruit and sweet and savory snacks, including gourmet local chips. And in the full-size fridge: creamer, butter, water bottles, and condiments.

All this opens to the large balcony deck, nestled between two giant 125 yr + oak trees. There is seating for 6, ambient lighting at night, and a busy humming bird feeder. We just added a Char-Griller charcoal grill/smoker. (We provide charcoal and wood chips.)The deck is excellent for morning coffee or evening wine.

The charming bedrooms feature quality mattresses: Bedroom one has a King bed with organic natural latex topper, bedroom two has a queen Beautyrest black label with topper (We're serious about sleep!) We have all-white quilts, blankets, and 400 TC sheets, so you KNOW everything is clean. In each room there are ample soft white towels, 5 quality pillows, extra blankets, fans, luggage racks, and individual reading lights. There are Hepa filters in each room.

Romantic Bedroom 1 features a hardwood floor and plush rug. It has a bonus office/reading nook with desk and bookshelf. Bedroom 2 has a cozy ship-lap sleeping nook and charming antique leaded window with shutter.

The full bath features a farm sink, bidet toilet, and excellent shower water pressure, plus quality shampoo, conditioner, and Aveeno body wash provided.

The house sits on historic 62-acre Broad Ripple Park (it is the front yard, there are no houses across the street), where nature and outdoor exercise are literally steps away. Play tennis or pickleball on the free courts, enjoy a morning walk around the park, use our kayaks for a drift on the river (which is 1 block away (minimal rental charge)). There is a community pool to walk to in the summer and brand new community center with indoor track and basketball/volleyball courts.

All this, yet you are minutes away from upscale shopping at Keystone Fashion Mall, wonderful local restaurants in Broad Ripple Village, at Ironworks, or downtown Carmel, and attractions like Grand Park Sport Complex, the world-class Children's Museum, downtown Indy, or the Indy 500 Speedway.

Note that Treetop Lodge is on the 2nd floor, with 14 steps. The first floor is occupied, but there are NO shared spaces and your front door entrance is completely private.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2998767vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Indianapolis

Located in Indianapolis, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White River State Park and popular attractions include Indiana State Fairgrounds and Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Travelling with kids? Make time for Indianapolis Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Lucas Oil Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Indianapolis, IN

What's nearby

  • Broad Ripple Dog Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Glendale Town Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Glendale Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indianapolis Art Center - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gainbridge Fieldhouse - 31 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Methodist Station - 21 min drive
  • Indianapolis Station - 27 min drive
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kilroy's Bar N' Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Human Bean - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village located?

This family-friendly Indianapolis holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Glendale Town Center and Indianapolis Art Center. Holliday Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Scott McElroy

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Our Treetop Lodge on Broad Ripple Park is on a 62-acre park in the artsy village of Broad Ripple. It's really a dream location for us. We love to travel (Northern California and Italy are our favorites), eat out, listen to great music, enjoy the arts, argue about interior design, and dote on our precocious mountain cur, Madeline.

We have two grown children, one a firefighter and the other an artist married to an engineer. Both of them own homes in the neighborhood, and we get to walk the dog past their houses every day!

We regularly talk about how we can get more cake into our lives.

I'm a writer and non-profit director, and my work focuses on the intersection of creativity and spirituality. My wife, Danielle, is a medical estheticisn at Renova Skin in Carmel. She focuses on making skin look as beautiful as possible.

We love to offer comfort, care, and creativity through the hospitality of our Treetop Lodge.

Currently, I've been pondering a quote from Tolkien: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."

Why they chose this property

We searched years for this unique home. Its immersed in nature, AND in iconic, artsy Broad Ripple.
We have deep roots in Broad Ripple. My (Scott) family brought me to this park as a baby. I have lived in Broad Ripple most of my adult life. Both our kids were raised here. I thought I knew it pretty well, but while driving around one day in the early 2000s looking for our next home, I got a little turned around and ended up on this double dead-end street where all the houses face the secluded nor side of the park. I immediately said "I want to live here someday!"
It turned out that one of my mother's friends live on the street and when she heard they neighbors were thinking about selling she call my mom, who called me. I immediately drove over, knocked on their door, and made Mr. and Mrs. Virgin an offer.
We've owned the home since 2003 and have renovated or redone every room. The Lodge is full of meaningful decor and items, and if you like that kind of thing you can leaf through the book that tells what everything is.
We hope you enjoy the neighborhood and the park as much as we do. Take a morning or afternoon stroll in the park, rent our kayaks for a peaceful paddle on the river, walk over to Lucianna's for dinner, and have a glass of wine on the the back deck. And let us know if you need anything at all to make your stay more perfect.

What makes this property unique

QUIET PARK LOCATION: This is a special property. A quiet retreat in the middle of the city, yet immersed in nature, and decorated in a charming and whimsical lodge style. We are on a quiet double dead end street, with plenty of parking. Our front yard is (literally) 62 acre Broad Ripple Park with trails, free community tennis/pickleball courts just steps from our front door, + playground, river views, and public pool. Enjoy a morning walk in the park, use our kayaks for a drift on the river, yet you're minutes from the best local shopping and attractions.
WE PRIORITIZE YOUR SLEEP: We are serious about sleep (amazing how many Vrbos and Airbnbs aren't!) and have quality mattresses: Bedroom 1 has a King with organic natural latex topper, and Bedroom 1 has a Beautyrest queen with topper. We use only 400 TC soft cotton white quality sheets, and white blankets and towels. HEPA filters, fans, earplugs, blackout shades are in each bedroom. We're always thrilled when guests say its the best sleep they've had away from home!
SUPER CLEAN: All our linens are white, so you KNOW they're clean. We are clean freaks, so we try to keep every surface spotless. We have HEPA filters in the common spaces, too.
EXCELLENT KITCHEN: The good sized bright, full kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils and appliances you'll need. There's complementary quality coffee, tea and surprises!
SPECIAL AMENITIES: Beside the front yard access to the park, we have a large balcony deck, FREE LAUNDRY SERVICE, bidet in the bathroom, and more.
Again, LOCATION: We're in iconic Broad Ripple Village, with local restaurants, low-key cafes, vintage shops, brewpubs, as well as its iconic music venue, The Vogue.
This property is less than 20 minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to The Fashion Mall at Keystone, 15 minutes from downtown Carmel, 30 minutes to the Speedway, and 20 minutes to Grand Park. Walk, take the Red Line downtown or take a readily available Uber or Lyft to and from Broad Ripple Village.

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