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Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi

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View from the deck
cottage sits right on Simonton Lake
Fold out bed with comfortable foam mattress
Queen size bed with a removable fold-up baby bed.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Elkhart, IN
  • Place, Heaton Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Painter-Juno-Christiana Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Large Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi

**4-GET-ME-KNOT** This 2-bedroom Simonton Lake cottage in Elkhart is perfect for your escape. The bedrooms feature a king bed, a twin bed, and a queen bed, ensuring a wonderful night's sleep. The cozy living room with a sofa bed and an air mattress, HD TV, offers a nice additional space for guests along with a beautiful view of the lake. With amenities like a full kitchen with utensils, stove, refrigerator, microwave, WiFi, a hair dryer, washing machine and dryer, your stay will be enchanting. The property sits on beautiful Simonton Lake, with a nice sandy beach and has a pier if you want to bring a boat to dock. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a visit at our lake house cottage. Convenient Location: Just a short 23-minute drive to the iconic Notre Dame Stadium, our cottage offers the perfect blend of peaceful retreat and access to exciting events. Lakeside attractions include, Simonton Lake Drive-In, Chubby Trout, Smokin Fatty's BBQ, Flippin' Cow Burger Joint, Chick-fil-A. Within 5 minutes is Meijer, Walmart, food, shopping, and more! Located 20-25 minutes from the University of Notre Dame, making it an excellent choice for game-day stays. Whether you're here for a peaceful lake retreat, a fun-filled family vacation, or a visit to Notre Dame, this cozy lakeside haven promises fantastic memories. Book your stay today!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:30 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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Return the key to the Lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No illegal drugs permitted on property
Must relax and enjoy yourself, make yourself feel at home.
Please call any time if you have a question. xxx-xxx-xxxx

Important information

You need to know

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

Elkhart

Located in Elkhart, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Ruthmere Mansion and The Lerner are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wellfield Botanic Gardens and National New York Central Railroad Museum. Strikes and Spares Entertainment Center and Legend Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Elkhart, IN

What's nearby

  • Heaton Lake - 6 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • RV Hall of Fame & Museum - 7 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Painter-Juno-Christiana Lake - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Eagle Lake - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 14 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick Fil A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi on 30 May, 2026 start from S$224, 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 Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Charming 2-bedroom cottage "on Simonton Lake" in delightful Elkhart with WiFi located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, Wellfield Botanic Gardens and Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve. Ruthmere Mansion and Walker Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ethan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The views were incredible and the house had everything we needed. The hosts were communicative, thoughtful, and hospitable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
So sorry for the late reply but we appreciate your nice review and hope you'll come back again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Weekend father and son getaway

Very accommodating and friendly owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Really enjoyed having this guest. They left the place nicer than when they came.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nic B.

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

Excellent stay

We thoroughly enjoyed the property. Amazing location and very welcoming and helpful hosts. Great for lake access and phenomenal sunset views. Appreciative of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2025
Our guests were very respectful and kept the property extra clean. Our communication was excellent.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! Lovely location by the water and was perfect for what we needed for the weekend. Very welcoming and owner was very helpful and communicative, went out of their way to give us what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words. It is encouraging for us to continue do this through VRBO when we have guest like you. We hardly knew you were there and we thank you for treating the cottage as if it were your own!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna h.

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

Remember old times

Place is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
Sorry for the late review, still new at this. You guys were excellent guests and we appreciate your tidiness. Hope you'll consider coming again!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little home in a great spot. Hosts were great with contact and made the weekend a breeze. Coziness of the home felt like we were at grandma and grandpa’s for the weekend and just what we needed! Highly recommend for the views of the lake and location. Planning to be back for our next Notre Dame game!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Sorry for the late reply but we thank you for the nice review and appreciate you staying at 4GetMeKnot.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well maintained space, with everything you may need if you forgot or ran low! Hosts were responsive to any questions we had. Very relaxing and peaceful, neighborhood environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our family vacation at this cute little cottage right on the lake. There were beautiful sunsets and shallow water perfect for our kids to enjoy. There are plenty of places to eat in the area, they also provide kitchen necessities if you wanted to cook at the cottage. Great communication from the hosts and everything went perfect! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review and for syaying at our cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. From check in to check out. We had a few question prior to booking, that were answered promptly. And we had a problem with a door while we were there and it was taken care of that day. Cottage had everything we needed. Lake was good for our grandkids and fishing was good for the fisherman. Very good people to rent from. Thank you again for making our stay good.
Great view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2025
Guests were very neat and were a pleasure to have.

About the host

Hosted by Santa Bufford and Becky Skipper

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I am Santa Bufford on Facebook and my wife Becky is Mrs Claus. We enjoy making our own Maple Syrup and a token bottle is provided for your visit. Becky and I first met in high school back in 1972 and this cottage is where she lived. Her mom passed, on Christmas Eve 2023, and her favorite flower was Forget Me Not's, thus the name of our cottage, 4GetMeKnot. We raised 4 boys whom are all married and we have 6 grandchildren. We are both retired now, Becky was an RN for 47 years and I worked for a local company, Adams Remco, for 42 years. We host because grandma wanted to keep the cottage in the family and we wanted to share the quite and simple lake life for other people to enjoy.
While we love having our Vrbo guests, please note this is also our family lake house and there will be a pontoon parked at the pier. Our family in town comes to use it from time to time, including access to the garage only. Rest assured, they will not disrupt your stay. We have them use the north side of the yard at all times to get on and off the pontoon. This boat is not for use. There is however, space for another boat.

Why they chose this property

4GetMeKnot is on a dead-end street on the east side of the big Simonton lake, therefore it is very quite with minimal traffic. Everyone who lives here pretty much knows each other, so don't be surprised when people wave at you. Friendly is our motto.

What makes this property unique

We are one of the original cottages on Simonton Lake. Built in 1941, it has that laid-back cottage feel to it. With a large tree on the south side and two big maples on the west/southwest, the beautiful shade provides very comfortable living conditions in the cottage and on the front porch deck. The front yard to the sandy beach gets plenty of sun for the sunbathers and yard games. We also have a pier for those that want to bring a boat or pontoon. The east side of the lake, where we are, is the most desired area because it is shallow enough for children to play and with a sandy bottom. It is shallow for a long way out, therefore the passing boats stay out farther which creates less waves and fewer bouncing boats. Yet it is deep enough to dock boats to our pier.

Languages:

English

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