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Syracuse Lake Front 5 Bedroom/1.5 Bath East Shore Lake Syracuse Sleeps Up To 12

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Exterior
Exterior
Out door fire pit and sand area for roasting marsh mellows and making memories!
The view from the deck. The private pier for your pleasure. Sandy lake bottom
The beautiful sunsets from the front deck!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Syracuse, IN
  • Syracuse Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Wawasee
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Lakeside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Syracuse Lake Front 5 Bedroom/1.5 Bath East Shore Lake Syracuse Sleeps Up To 12

Our water front unique cottage is located on the East side of Lake Syracuse. Steps away from the water, you will enjoy amazing sunsets over the lake and the on shore breeze keeps things cooler. We have a sandy bottom great for swimming! Sleeps up to 12 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full kitchen, large front deck, private pier, washer, dryer, outside fire pit, and endless entertainment watching all the lake activity.
This cottage holds many fond family memories, and we would love to share this little slice of paradise with you to make life memories too!

Property manager

Lynn Balkenbush

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
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Syracuse

Located in Syracuse, this cottage is on a lake. Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop and Elkhart County 4-H Fair Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maxwelton Golf Club and Wawasee Golf Club. With jet skiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Syracuse, IN

What's nearby

  • Syracuse Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Maxwelton Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lakeside Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wawasee Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chubbie's Pub & Grub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Channel Marker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Syracuse Lake Front 5 Bedroom/1.5 Bath East Shore Lake Syracuse Sleeps Up To 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Syracuse Lake Front 5 Bedroom/1.5 Bath East Shore Lake Syracuse Sleeps Up To 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Syracuse Lake Front 5 Bedroom/1.5 Bath East Shore Lake Syracuse Sleeps Up To 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Syracuse Lake Front 5 Bedroom/1.5 Bath East Shore Lake Syracuse Sleeps Up To 12 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Syracuse Lake and Lake Wawasee. Maxwelton Golf Club and Lakeside Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great family get away

We had a little family reunion here. Everything was fantastic! We are looking forward to more reunions here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vana E.

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

Family reunion

We had a great time enjoying each other and chatting. The lake is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Comfortable Cottage

Perfect lake cottage for our family. with five bedrooms, plenty of room for the whole family. Lake level lot is perfect for the grandkids. we will definitely book this cottage again. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Dave & Carol +10

Very nice place to spend a week on the lake with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Memorial Day 2024

Every Memorial Day we take a family vacation. Our daughter and two sons and thier families. I love spending time with family. This home has plenty of bedrooms to accommodate the whole family. The half bath upstairs is very convenient. The backyard and deck created a ton of memories. The lake is amazing and the grandsons caught fish right of the pier. Of course it is clise to town to run in and get the forgotten items.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great swimming and sand

The rooms in this house actually were bigger than they seemed from the online photos, so we were pleased with that. The best features were outside. The yard, sand pit and swimming area were fantastic! Our family loved being able to roast marshmallows in the fire pit, and the deck was large with a lot of chairs to accommodate guests. Inside it was great to have bathrooms upstairs and downstairs. (For extra safety, it would be nice to have more light in the stairway so it is not quite so dark.) My 8-year-old granddaughter drew a picture in the guest book and wrote a paragraph about how much fun she had on vacation staying here . . . and she can be a tough reviewer. Family fun is what counts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Fishers, IN, USA

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

Family Lake Vacation

Brought my family to experience "lake time" for the first time and they are hooked!! The quaint Nixon Cottage is exactly what I remember of lake cottages from my childhood. There was plenty of room for adults and kids, alike, to relax and enjoy the lazy days. From the spacious deck with ample seating and wonderful lake views, to the fun of swimmimg and fishing directly off the pier, everyone found something to do to keep themself occupied. Games, books, and television were also availble for the rainy day we had during our stay. The amenities provided within the cabin were lovely, as well. Nice towels available for both the lake, and the bathrooms (seperate sets) were great. And plenty of cookware and utensils available in the kitchen. Being able to grill out every evening made the stay so much better, and the fire pit in the backyard added to the enjoyment and creation of memories. We will definitley be keeping this house in mind as we begin looking for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family lake vacation

Our family enjoyed 5 days at the house and it was accurately described in the listing. The beach towels, kitchen supplies, bathroom towels etc. exceeded our expectations as well as the backyard space and deck. The sunsets were beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

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

Location was nice, the water was so clean & clear. The house was spacious and fit our needs.

Lynn’s communication was great, was always quick to answer my questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Family summer get away to the lake

We all thoroughly enjoyed our 2 days at the cottage on Syracuse Lake. The grandkids got to swim and fish and play in the sandbox area. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook/prepare our meals and we didn’t need to leave the cottage for those two days. We just played and hung out together. There were enough beds for our family of 12 and everyone was comfortable. The air conditioning didn’t work well in the upstairs and that would be a nice improvement. Landscapers came and cleaned out the floating seaweed. There was firewood available too .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kim K., MONEE, Illinois

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We had such a wonderful time. This was our second year staying in The Nixon Cottage. The location is beautiful with lakefront access and plenty of yard room for games, bonfires and just hanging out. The cottage is nostalgic but very functional and roomy. I would definitely come back next year and recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M., Brunswick, OH

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

We love this cottage.

My mother reserved this cottage for us last summer - and my family, and my children especially, loved it. We booked this year with just our family, and we enjoyed it just as much. A beach space, fire pit, shallower water for little swimmers - it was a great vacation for everyone. Thank You!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Paul M., Columbus, OH

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

Great Lake Cottage!

The location really can't be beaten. There were tons of space and though a little rustic, precisely what we were looking for. There are so many great things to say about the whole experience. Thanks, and I will look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

A Great Blast with memories

We had a great time and had a blast with a lot of memories to look back on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

David E.

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

Lovely Lake Home

Great spot on the lake, loved sitting on the lakefront porch for meals and coffee in the morning. And a great view. Old style cottage, very “homey” and quaint. Owner was very nice. Lots of beds for the family’. Couldn’t rent a pontoon boat to park at the cottage due to the bridge being low but it was only a couple of minutes from the Marina and used the boat on nearby lake Wawasee. If you have your own boat, then I am sure you could launch it on Lake Syracuse and park at their cottage pier.

10/10 Excellent

Steven F., Chicago, IL

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

Great lake cottage!

This is the 2nd time my family has stayed at this cottage, and it's great! Nice lawn for games, little sand area for the kids, and a long stretch of shallow water for kids to play/swim in. The well water smell was even fine this time, I believe they recently treated it :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Family Reunion

Excellent sleeping spaces for all family members. The pier and lake were perfect, was a bit shallow but great for the kids!! Easy access for our boat to pull up to the pier, the lake was nice and calm. Lots of extra towels, cookware, and available food supplies. Close to everything you need from town. My only comment is the mosquitos!!! Nothing repelled them! Lol, like prehistoric features! Overall, such a fantastic stay! We had a blast!

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Great location!

We had a wonderful time at the Nixon cottage. The location was perfect, house suited our needs just fine - good for a large group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Antoinette M., Mentor,Lake

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family celebration of life.

Enjoyed the lake front stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B., Columbus

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

Amazing lake getaway

We could not have been happier with our stay! Check in was easy, house was very clean and well stocked. The lake views cannot be beat. Having our own dock was a huge plus. The pics do not do this place justice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great lake house

great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great Family Reunion site

Property is great lake cabin. Plenty of yard space for parking and annual family cornhole competition. We had a shrimp and crab leg boil over the fire pit and used the grill several times. Lots of sturdy, outdoor chairs and shade in yard from trees. Some family stayed at Oakwood up the road. Swimming off dock is perfect with a sandy bottom area. Lynn is very professional and organized. Great stay! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Perfect location on the lake!

We had a great trip to Syracuse. The location is wonderful and there was plenty of room for everyone! Close to town if you need to run to get groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F., Hoffman Estates

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

Perfect for what we needed

Wonderful amenities - nice coffeepot, good knives and pans, an array of sand toys for the kids, great dock, fabulous sand bottom in the lake, crystal clear water, good beds - just great all the way around. The one and only drawback was that the well water smells like sulfur, but we bought water for drinking and making coffee and we were fine. This place is well worth it!! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doris H.

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

Family Getaway

Our family had a great time. Location was excellent! Access to the lake was awesome! It had a great view of the lake and an awesome swimming area for the kids! The owner was quick to respond and answer questions we had! We had a great time!

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