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Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private!

Family-friendly holiday home in Demotte

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Exterior
The house is surrounded by woods on all sides- arial view of back of house
Beautiful setting, beautiful privacy- arial view of West side of house
Arial view of front of house.
wild grass and trees grow in front pasture (higher than picture). Nature paths

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 405000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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De Motte, IN
  • Place, Fair Oaks Farms
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Crown Point Sports Complex
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Deep River Water Park
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 40)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+1
1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private!

This gorgeous 5,000 square feet house built on 5 acres of nature has 8 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 giant open-concept kitchen/dining areas, a fully equipped basement suite, a large playroom upstairs, giant walk-in closets, half-wrap-around porch, a fourth story loft, a deck for large groups, ample parking, and wooded acres and space full of trees and trails. Enjoy coffee or wine on the porch, fires outdoors in the fire pit in the summer and cozy fires in the wood burning stove in the winters. Enjoy letting the kids play upstairs in the huge play area (or downstairs) and loft while the adults have board game tournaments on the main floor. Cook in two kitchens, and enjoy watching movies downstairs. Don't be afraid to make noise (within reason) as the house is surrounded by woods and very private. Walk through the forest in back yard or host a capture the flag game in the field in front.

Room Break-Downs:
Main Floor-
Bedroom 1: king bed, connected to bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Common area: 3 couches, one pull out for queen beds
Upstairs-
Bedroom 4: Queen bed, double mattress/box springs in double walk-in closet, cozy nook
Bedroom 5: King bed, two queen mattress in triple walk-in closet, two single mattresses in nook
Common area: futon, two couches
Bedroom 6: This bedroom is only accessible through the garage. The stairs are a tad steep so it is not advisable for elderly or young children. This is a giant room with a king size bed, couch, and lots of floor space. It's ideal for someone who makes a lot of noise as you cannot hear anything from this bedroom in the main house. It does have it's own heater and air conditioning unit in this bedroom as it's not connected to the rest of the house. So it can get hot in the summer if the window unit air conditioner just turned on. Also, the bathroom is in the main house, so it's a bit of a hike in the middle of the night.
Downstairs-
Bedroom 7:
King bed, queen bed
Bedroom 8: Queen bed, crib
Common area: 4 couches, a Harry Potter closet under the stairs with a single mattress, kitchen laundry room, storage room. Extra fold up table and chairs are in the storage room and closet.

We can host up to 40 people over night, but there are only conventional beds for 20. Then we have futons, couches, mattresses and box springs, pull-out couches, and mats, etc. for more people. There is plenty of space for everyone and comfy beds/mattresses, but not all in typical beds.)

RULES:
-No smoking inside
-No Pets
-No Drugs
-Sheets do NOT need to be stripped as we have a specific system for washing them and confuse sizes when they are together.
-Garbage gets brought down to the dumpster along the driveway.
-Please keep food out of carpeted rooms and areas.
-Please do not take out screens DO NOT GO ON THE ROOF, it's rather steep and not safe. Damage deposit will be forfeited if parties go on the roof!
-Close doors! There are too many bugs and wildlife around that can sneak in open doors.
-We put a fence on the West side where our property ends with "No Trespassing" signs. This marks the end of our property and the beginning of the neighbors. Please do not go on the neighbors property. Both properties on the West and East have a ponds near their property line and shooting ranges on their land. IT IS NOT SAFE TO GO ON THE NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY. We hate to even put this in because we have tons of space on our own land, complete privacy and 99% of groups respect property lines. We have great neighbors who appreciate their private property and because of a few groups who have not respected this rule, we've asked our neighbors to immediately call the police if people are on their property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please notify me for special exception for pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only please.
NO smoking in the house- marijuana, cigarette, e-cigarette, etc. Damage deposit will be forfeited. You are welcome to smoke outside.
Do not go past the fences and "No Trespassing" signs we put up. That's our neighbor's property and they have ponds and shooting ranges on their land.
NO GOING ON THE ROOF! Do not remove window screens. And PLEASE keep doors or screens CLOSED after you go out/in.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Demotte

Located in Demotte, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fair Oaks Farms and Curtis Creek Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jasper County Fairgrounds and Lake County Fairgrounds. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
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De Motte, IN

What's nearby

  • Fair Oaks Farms - 19 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Crown Point Sports Complex - 32 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Deep River Water Park - 43 min drive - 64.3 km
  • Valparaiso University - 43 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 53 min drive - 77.1 km

Getting around

  • Rensselaer Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Roselawn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Express Demotte - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Fair Oaks Farms, Big Bass Beach and Franklin Park. Hal Gray Park and Columbia Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by amber green

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Our family loves traveling, playing with our kids, reading, playing sports, and hosting people! My husband handcrafted this beautiful house in 2015. We love to share this beautiful home with other travelers!

Why they chose this property

My husband handcrafted this beautiful house in 2015. We love the peaceful, nature that surrounds the place and the privacy! Yet it is close to two fun cities- Chicago and Indianapolis. It's a pretty great town in it's own right!

What makes this property unique

Lots of space inside and out, privacy, natural surroundings, and small town feel while still close to big cities.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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