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Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals

Newly updated lake cottage on one of Indiana's cleanest lakes! If you're looking for rest and relaxation this is the place!

North Twin lake is a non sport private lake, making it perfect for your family to swim, kayak, fish or just relax. There are no speed boats or jet ski's. Message me for details.

This adorable cottage sleeps 4-6 people, we offer 3 Queen size beds. One full size bedroom and two lofts each with a Queen bed. Keep in mind that to access the lofts you will need to be able to climb a ladder for access. The lake is just steps away and we have a private deck to sit and watch the kids play or just soak up the sun!
We are only an hour from Kalamazoo, MI, South Bend, IN, and Fort Wayne, IN. Shipshewana is a short 10-15 minute drive. You'll get to know some of our Amish neighbors when you visit Shipshewana. Shipshewana has a flea market and authentic homestyle Amish cooking and even horse drawn carriage rides!
The 80-90 Tollroad is about 10 minutes from the house. Shopping is conveniently located 15 minutes north in Sturgis where you'll find a Walmart, Meijer, Walgreens, CVS, and many restaurants!

Our home is smoke free and pet free and we vigorously disinfect the entire home after each stay. We wash ALL linens and bedding, including comforters after EVERY guest!

Newly installed High Speed Internet! Enjoy the free wifi!

Parking is available for 2 cars. No street parking is available.

Looking for something larger to fit your needs? We have another property near by!

https://www.vrbo.com/2010889?unitId=2575406


Due to Covid regulations we do have not elected to provide perishable foods. We hope you enjoy the coffee, tea, and filtered water provided!

Property manager

Lisa Brown

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Loft area may not be suitable for small children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Howe, IN

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 18 min drive
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 18 min drive
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 19 min drive
  • Michiana Event Center - 19 min drive
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hot 'n Now Hamburgers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Oaklawn Terrace Park, Parkview LaGrange Hospital and Green Valley Golf & Health Club. Sturgis Hospital and Cedar Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Charming Lake Cottage! Close to Shipshewana, Clean Lake, Boat Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Anniversary getaway
My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our 27th anniversary weekend simply relaxing and enjoying the lake view. Our kids visited & an evening stroll around the lake on the pontoon. Awesome place to disconnect & relax!! us for an evening cookout on the deck and the
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway!
Perfect cottage for our weekend away. Super clean. Great little lake for kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet and clean! Pontoon was fabulous! It was a lot of stairs to climb due to the living room on one floor and the kitchen on another. Also no railing on the outside steps so it was difficult to navigate! But over all a nice clean quiet place to stay on a beautiful lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying here is becoming a summer tradition!
My wife and I thoroughly enjoy the consistently peaceful tranquility of staying at this cottage. Especially in the evenings, it almost seems as though man-made noise is non-existent! Our times of staying here are weekdays, so I can't speak for the weekends. I can speak for the charming hosts, though, who are there fast if you need them, and go out of their way to be non-intrusive when you don't! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Quaint little house
It was a very nice little place on the lake. Very quiet with wonderful neighbors. We had a couple things that we didn't care for, but all in all it was a very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Lake Weekend
A group of my friends and I stayed here for a weekend in June and it was absolutely perfect. Everything was clean when we got there and it was super easy to check in. The water was beautiful and the neighbors were really friendly! I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla M., Lakewood IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cabin!
This was the perfect home base for our weekend visiting friends nearby. Cute, clean, well equipped, it was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and delightful
Wonderful lakefront rental. Peaceful and quiet. What a wonderful place to unwind and relax. Loft beds are tricky so be prepared to climb s ladder. Overall as advertised. A special place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake!
This charming cottage sits on one of the most beautiful and peaceful lakes in Northern Indiana. The cottage was perfect for our family and had everything we needed for our long weekend get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Stay
It was a delightful place. We loved the peaceful surroundings and the lake was just beautiful. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Lake Getaway
We enjoyed our time on this quiet lake! The house was great and the lake was beautiful. We loved taking the pontoon out and my son loved catching and watching all the frogs in the evenings. My only complaint is that we couldn’t find a wine opener.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Great fishing, beautiful clean lake. Renting the pontoon is a must. Aside from Mother Nature showing her true colors it was a fantastic mini trip before our kids head back to school. Golf near by was also great fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd straight year staying here for vacation
We loved the peace & simplicity of staying at this cottage last year so much that we returned for this years' vacation. In a word, serenity!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week at charming lake cottage
Charming Lake Cottage is a peaceful lovely getaway. The cottage was very clean inside, and Lisa was a great host. The lake is clear and we enjoyed kayaking, and bird watching from the deck. The neighbors are wonderful. For fun, check out the pumpkin vine trail in Middlebury. Pumpkinvine Cyclery rents bike for the day. Very relaxing week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shipshewana getaway
It is a lovely quaint lake cottage with lake frontage. The frontage wasn’t exactly swimmable with all the natural growth but the growth was lovely if you like it. The inside was clean and cozy; the outside could use some cleaning. The beds were comfortable the location was convenient and not too far from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
Cabin is cute and clean. Pontoon boat is easy to use and convenient. Nice quiet lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

diana A., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Everything about this stay was great! The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. The house was simple but clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
weekend stay
We had a great time staying here. Everything was very clean and it was nice being so close to the lake. Just note there is no wifi at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rocky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
we truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back! A couple of suggestions about the place: 1) I am totally fine with no Wifi but we the lighting is less than ideal for reading (sometime that is nice to do if there is no internet)... I would suggest a couple of more reading lamps in the living/main room and one in the bedroom by the chair. 2) I think a washer/dryer would be nice - especially if it's summer time and kids (and adults) are doing stuff on the lake. But otherwise a very nice, clean place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing place, with 15-20 to Blue Gate Restaurant. No Internet yet, but I’m the process. Best Friend weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Peaceful!
We stayed here for a quick anniversary getaway weekend. It was so peaceful and wonderful. The perfect place to unwind and unplug. Easy access to Shipshewana and other area small towns. The house was equipped with everything you’d need, very well stocked. We enjoyed sitting in the sun on the dock during the afternoons. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time!
We were looking for somewhere to relax for a weekend and this is definitely it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lake cabin
If you are looking for a weekend getaway for two this is nice. I am 5’9” and she is 5’7” for us everything was fine but I could see where taller people might complain. Thought it was updated nicely enough. It meet expectations and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022