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Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and wall decorations.
A room with a white dresser, a mirror, and three framed pictures on the wall.
A bedroom with bunk beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a wall sign indicating Lake Shafer, Indiana.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Shafer
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Purdue University
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach

Family friendly spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home ON Lake Shafer facing west for amazing sunsets! Several levels of decking offers grilling (gas & Blackstone), large outdoor eating area, water sports, fishing, lounging areas, and fire pit nook right next to the lake. Large lake raft, 4 kayaks, and 2 paddle boards waiting by the pier for you with two bays close by. Large living room with electric fire place and panoramic view of the lake. Cozy second floor loft with books/games. Stocked coffee and tea bar. Washer and dryer with supplies on sight. Child friendly home with pack' n plays', highchair, child gate, bed guard rail, and dinnerware. Four parking spaces right in front of the house. This house is a short 10-minute car or boat ride to Indiana Beach, golfing, and several restaurants on the lake. This is a great house to enjoy time on the water with family and friends!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Garbage goes by the garage behind the house. Put garbage in the big orange can, paper and cardboard can go in the metal burn barrel.
Please make sure that everything is shut off, stove, grill, lights, ceiling fans, air conditioning. Please close all curtains. Close and lock all doors that are going outside.
Put all used towel in the bathtub. Put all used sheets on the dryer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4662561vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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
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

Monticello

Located in Monticello, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Shafer and Altherr Nature Park, while Monon Connection Museum and Wabash & Erie Canal Park are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Fair Oaks Farms - 48 min drive - 75.3 km
  • Purdue University - 54 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Ross-Ade Stadium - 56 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey & Wine Saloon - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach located?

This family-friendly Monticello holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Shafer and within 6 mi (10 km) of High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. Tippecanoe Country Club and Pine View Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our group with plenty of space . We loved the decks and spent most of our time outside . Lots of fishing , Kayaking and star gazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful! The host was very helpful and accommodating!We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable with an amazing view! We loved the coffee bar and the deck. Also all the little things you may forget to bring or not think of. The host has prepared this property well so you can enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect for our family of 11! Has everything you need! Loved all the different decks, views of the lake even from inside the house are beautiful The kids loved the kayaks & paddle boards! The lighting on the decks were perfect for relaxing evenings. Firepit for s'mores was fun! Great seating areas especially for big families, and activities for everyone. One of our favorite rentals on Lake Shafer so far!! Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful lake house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time at the house and made lots of memories. Keep in mind if renting lots of stairs. Lake views were nice. Bedrooms had lots of room. The kayaks left to use were fun. House was nice and clean when arrived. If going to Indiana Beach just a 15 minute car ride. Great communication with the homeowners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT place that has everything you need for a quick or long stay. The back room that overlooks the water is so cozy and other than being outside is where we spent most of our time. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place had a beautiful view of the lake. Beautiful decks to sit out on. Plenty of places to sleep and having 3 bathrooms was wonderful for our group. The host was so nice and easy ro get ahold of when we needed something. There are lots of stairs. That would be the only thing that we didn’t like but would stay recommend. The parking was a little tight but once we figured it out it wasn't to bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake House in Monticello!

We stayed 4 days, going to Indiana Beach, fishing and swimming. The house was perfect for our family of 6, and had everything we could have needed during our stay. Beautifully decorated, clean, relaxing and breathtaking lake view! The owners communicated quickly and answered all our questions. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. We brought more than just food but food would have been all we needed. The house had everything else we would have needed. Especially liked the Blackstone grill for making smashburgers. Liked how the main living area was all on 1st floor and all the bedrooms were on upper level. Would definitely stay here again if the area is in our vacation plans again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2025
You took some great pics of the house, thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall this house was very clean and spacious with an excellent view. Really the only complaint I have is that in the description it said ‘Boat’ and showed a deck with a dock underneath so we assumed that the boat that was there was either part of the deal or could be rented while we were there however we were told the day of check in that the boat was not for us to use. Lake Shafer Boat Rental came to the rescue so our trip was great in that regard but the advertising was misleading. Other than that it was a great house and very nice little vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was for a reunion of friends from Purdue. We attended the football game. The accommodations fit our needs perfectly for our group size. Room were clean, bathrooms were well stocked, and kitchen had everything we needed. Loved having the grills to cook out. The multi-level deck was awesome. Our host did a great job communicating with me, and responding quickly to my questions. Would highly recommend this lake home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an ideal setting for a family gathering. Beautiful setting. Spacious living and dining spaces with a fully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the firepit on the shore and the outdoor grills for meal preparation. There were more stairs than we expected (two stories in the house and two three levels of decks, but all stairs had railings and were safe. Kim and Greg were more than accommodating to our questions and unique situation. Parking is tight but adequate for a large gathering. We have nothing but wonderful memories of a weekend together on the lake. Already talking about a return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Lots of amenities. And plenty for all ages to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the large deck! It was perfect for me and my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The size was great for the amount of people we had everything was clean. The only thing that we did not have between what I packed and what was already at the house with scotch tape.lol the house was pretty self-contained and three bathrooms was great especially the one downstairs now the steps that’s a whole Nother story for them Young ones it was fine but us older ones wellWe got one heck of a workout, but it’s a nice quiet area and we were within 10 minutes of grocery store gas station Indiana Beach. Everything was pretty close and the kids had a great time and that’s what it’s all about.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a great place to stay with family. The host was really easy to work with. She responded fast when had a question regarding the house. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2026
Great guest, would rent to again.

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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What makes this property unique

This house is on Lake Shafer, ten minutes boat/car ride to Indiana Beach and several lakeside restaurants. Multiple decks and outdoor sitting areas face the west to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Spend time outdoors swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, or just relax and watch the boats go by. The house is very close to two bays for calm water activities. We provide two grills and a large outdoor table for family cookouts. Evenings can be spent cozy around the lakefront firepit or fire table right next to the water. Two of the large bedrooms have stunning views of the lake! The upstairs loft is cozy and quiet for additional relaxing space in the house.

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