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Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake

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A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, overlooking a calm lake with a dock and a covered seating area.
A wooden dock leading to a small water body, a concrete retaining wall, and a building with a porch and American flag.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a seating area with a bench, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tippecanoe Country Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Largest bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake

Property has 3 bedrooms and one bath with brand new covered patio. Hotel quality mattresses and linens. Plenty of parking in this large lake front lot. Home has brand new hung TVs in every room- enjoy Netflix after a long day at the beach. 2 kayaks are provided for instant lake access.

Property is close to multiple lake front restaurants. Close to Indiana Beach, golf courses & drive-in movie theatre. Lake Schafer has a lot to offer guests.

House has king bed, bunk bed with 2 brand new full mattresses, and 1 additional futons- plenty of sleeping options.

Grill your family dinner lake front on the provided Weber grill. Drink your morning coffee in the screened in porch and watch the sun come up.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7899610
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: 10
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
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

Monticello is home to this holiday home. Lake Shafer and Altherr Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Monon Connection Museum and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop are also worth visiting.
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Map
Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Pine View Golf Course - 17 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy O's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Esmeralda's Pancake House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Restaurant and Lounge - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Monon - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake located?

Situated in Monticello, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Shafer and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tippecanoe Country Club and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Monon Family Health Clinic are also within 9 miles (15 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. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house for a long weekend. Lake access for swimming and fishing. Fire pit for the late-night s'mores. Covered patio with eating area and social area. It was our favorite room of the house. Inside was small... but we wanted to live outside. Easy to get to Indiana Beach and a grocery store. A local restaurant/bar within walking distance. Just a nice place to reconnect with some busy teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is absolutely charming, and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time on the lake. The place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emilio Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for our family getaway. The property provided everything you would need for a stay. The dock being steps away was nice for my sons to enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 for our stay here! Micheal was very friendly, giving great recommendations for places to eat also, staying in communication giving quick responses. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for staying at our place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malgosia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was just as described. Check in/out was easy!! Perfect for our 2 night getaway!! Would definitely book again! Perfect distance to Indiana Beach! Son enjoyed using the kayak
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. Clean and fun. Host was top notch in communication. Highly recommend this place . We do plan on staying again . Thank you......we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Appreciate your review, thanks for staying with us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristian P.

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

Best time of my life!

Had so much fun on the lake soaking in the sun, grilled steaks and chilled around fire pit. These memories will last a lifetime. Our family loved this comfy lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal T.

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

Very nice get away

Mike was great with answering questions and responding fast I absolutely love this lake house kids had a blast and we will definitely go again if I could give this place 20 stars I would!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Cute cottage

The cottage worked out very nicely for our brief stay and Michael responded quickly to any thing we needed. The lily pad was a big hit! Thanks Michael for a special time with my 96 year-old mom!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2025
Thanks for staying with us! Happy our place accommodated your mother :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

m g.

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

Wedding Getaway

Cutest little house on the lake. Super easy check in. Accessibility and communication with property manager was prompt and addressed all of our needs in real time. We would most definitely stay here again. It was the perfect little getaway to relax before my daughter's wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much! And congratulations to you and your family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host - top notch! Right on the water - with a dock to enjoy the view. We had some weather related issues - and the host did a great job communicating, ensuring we were safe and seeing if we needed anything.Thank you!This is a 3 bedroom (1 with access via the enclosed porch) one bath - but we had plenty of space for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Great House, Great Location, Beautiful Water

Great house, everything you need. Very clean. Easy to communicate with the owner. Good A/C system made it nice for sleeping. There was 4 of us but this house could sleep 6 easily. Plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thanks for staying with us! Hope to see you next year :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

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

Family Vacation

Pleasant interaction with Michael, the owner, before even staying at the home. Michael went above and beyond to answer questions, give information, and make sure we would have a fantastic stay. The home is charming and the pier and patio are beautiful. This was by far a 20 plus star experience. Thank you again Michael
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much for picking our home for your vacation, so happy you had a wonderful week :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Lake Shafer Cottage vacation

Cute little cottage. Very clean. Owner prompt to answer questions and easy to contact. We had a wonderful time relaxing with comfortable outside seating; especially down by lake and docks. We’re lucky to use new concrete patio on waters edge! Friendly neighbors nice area. Our daughter and grandsons sharing time togather. Thanks to Mike for sparing his lake house !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

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

Great Cottage on the Lake

We stayed at this lakeside cottage for five days and overall had a good time. The cottage itself was cozy and clean, with three bedrooms that comfortably fit our group of six. The outdoor space was definitely a highlight — plenty of room to relax, soak up the sunshine, and take in the beautiful lake view.Unfortunately, the lake was quite full of algae during our stay, which made it unsuitable for swimming or fishing. That was disappointing, especially since we’d been looking forward to spending more time in the water. Thankfully, the kids still had a blast kayaking, and the peaceful setting made for some relaxing afternoons.Inside, everything was functional, but the bathroom water had a strange smell and discoloration that made us a bit uneasy.As for the surrounding town, it’s pretty quiet — not a lot of shopping options — but we did enjoy a visit to the nearby amusement park and checked out one of the local wineries. Golfers would probably enjoy the area too.All in all, it’s a nice spot if you're looking for a low-key retreat and plan to spend most of your time outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elise F.

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

Lake stay

We had a wonderful time. Easy lake access with large pier! Teen kids had water fun all day. Close to amusement park. Lots of outdoor seating. Host was easily accessible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcella H.

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

Last Minute Trip Made Easy

We decided on the spur of the moment to rent a nearby place on the lake to enjoy the last of the fall sunshine. The owners made it easy and we were booked in no time. Even though the kitchen and living room was compact, it was cute, had everything we needed and could easily lodge 8 sleepers. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHANE W.

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

Great cottage, just bring your family and enjoy

Had a blast there with my family, very nice accommodations and the owner mike was great. Good fishing and just steps away from the water. We will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you- we enjoyed having you as guests. Hope to see you next year! Always welcome
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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