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Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views!

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views!

Located on one the most beautiful islands of Indian Lake, this property is a perfect vacation spot for those wanting to relax and enjoy an escape from the everyday. This lakefront home is perfectly situated on the northwest corner of Seminole Island, providing an excellent open water view of the lake. During the day, guests will be able to enjoy a fun and relaxing swimming and fishing experience as the home is located away from heavy boat traffic. In the evenings, spectacular sunsets can be enjoyed from the property's shoreline. After the sunset, possible activities include relaxing around the firepit, eating toasted marshmallows, and gazing at the stars!

Recently updated with complete bathroom and kitchen remodel (completed March 2024), along with new exterior finish and interior flooring (completed March 2024), this home includes a dramatic lake room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Indian Lake, as well as a complete kitchen. Sleeping accommodations consist of 3 bedrooms and a sleeper sofa, plus 1 1/2 baths. This home can accommodate 8 guests.

Indian Lake is located about 1 hour 30 minutes from Dayton, Ohio and 1 hour from Columbus, Ohio.

Property manager

Mark Febus

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking only permitted outside away from cottage.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Call if >1 pet. Please review rental agreement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please contact us if a large gathering is planned.
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Huntsville, OH

What's nearby

  • Indian Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Seminole Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pew Island State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fox Island Beach - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Longhorn Bar And Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Woodys Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Froggy's - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Indian Lake and Seminole Island. Pew Island State Park and Lake Ridge Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Lakefront Family-Friendly "Islander" Home w/Dock! Breathtaking Open Water Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Spot on the Lake
My family and I were very happy with our accommodations at Virgil’s lake house. While the cottage seems small, the living space (kitchen, family room and 4 seasons room were open and spacious. In addition, with the 3 bedrooms and pull out couch we were able to sleep 8 comfortably when needed. The property was very well maintained and everything was clean and in good working order. We love being on Seminole Island and the lake view and sunsets were excellent. We had a great time and would love to come back again. The owners were very nice and accommodating too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Lake Vacation
Our family had a very nice and relaxing week. This is a nice vacation house. The owners are great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm family
Very nice and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grade: A
Great property, location, view. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
good fishing
love this lake the view and fishing off the dock very peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Father’s Day weekend getaway
We had the best and will be back!!!! Probably again this summer☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay beautiful sunset
Beautiful place very peaceful fish not bad
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
This home made the trip a success, new baths and kitchen were very well done and very pleasing, hope to revisit this summer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place,not fancy
Comfortable, and gave us a nice gathering spot for our family to have fun together. Would have liked outdoor lights entrance and back. Kerrig pot doesn't work also.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gregg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good fishing relaxing
Nice clean home great location that two larger beds needs replaced over all Nice vacations
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
I don’t even know where to start. The house was very clean, beds were comfortable, lots of outdoor seating and amazing views. We spent the entire weekend swimming, jet skiing, boating and grilling out. Thank you Mark, Gus and Archer for being great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wickey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very straight forward
I would do it again if time and money allows
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Great weekend lake trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place
Wonderful experience at Virgil's Cabin. The cottage is right on the lake with its own boat dock and concrete sitting area. It was clean, convenient, and reasonably priced and located in a quiet and peaceful location on Seminole Island. Look forward to coming back here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getaway
Our stay at Virgil’s cottage was lovely. The cottage was very clean and as described. It has a perfect Grandpa’s family lake house feel. We were able to dock our boat at the open slip. When we arrived we met one of the owners,Kirk and some of the family at the family house next door. The view and sunsets were lovely. Very relaxing to sit on the patio and read while the kids played in the water. We brought our own paddle boards and the kids enjoyed the calm water around the cottage. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loving the Lake
Great location, clean, neat and comfortable. Had everything we needed and expected. Would have easily worked well for 2 couples, but would have to share shower. Walkable neighborhood and to Cranberry Resort, easy drives elsewhere. Not sure if swimming off the dock is ever great, but nice to have the option, and would work well for kayaks. Overall very happy and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
Virgil’s Cottage on Seminole Island was just the perfect place for our May Getaway. Right on the lake, gorgeous sunsets and a beautiful view. The Saugeye catch was an added bonus. We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and all of the amenities. The hosts are very responsive and we met one of them in person right before checkout to chat a bit.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S., Poplar Grove, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Week at the Lake
This is a great place to rent. Has all you will need and is a prime location if you are there to fish.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic lake location
We had a lovely time at the cottage. Mark was great to work with. The fire pit was a great amenity we all enjoyed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri R., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST Location
We had such a great time at this property. The location cannot be beat and having a dock right out the back door was a huge plus. The house gave us the cabin vibe we were looking for. Rooms are a little small but were more than adequate for the 7 of us. Kirk was amazing helping us find all the restaurants and navigating the lake. Great Owners! We appreciated having Mark & Kirk right next door. Wish we could have stayed longer than the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We just stayed at Virgil’s Cottage for our second week this summer, it has everything we need to feel like it’s our home away from home and it reminds us of the Jersey shore cottages of our youth. The view of the lake is fabulous all day, from sunrise to sunset. We live outdoors on vacation and this is the perfect place for us - always a bit of shade around the house throughout the day (and a dockside table+umbrella), easy water access for this water-loving family (kayak, paddle boards, noodles for floating), quiet and walkable neighborhood, lovely neighbors, and the perfect location for birdwatching and stargazing. We are already planning for summer 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our water-loving family
Waterfront? Check. Three bedrooms/1.5 baths? Check. Comfortable furniture? Check. Fully equipped kitchen? Check. Laundry room? Check. Dog-friendly? Check. Great views? Check. Slip for kayak and paddle boards? Check. Walkable neighborhood? Check. Virgil’s Cottage has everything we need. Check it out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time to Relax & Unwind
The house was easy to get to & had easy access to the lake. The sunsets were pretty & love all the flowers in pots. We used to own a condo not far from this home. It was great that we could rent it & be familiar with all the stores, restaurants, boat storage etc. Mark & Kirk were very accommodating. We are so grateful that our dogs could come too. Hope to rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu M., Powell, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot
We live in Powell, and my wife and I were looking for a close-to-home getaway while our youngest was away at camp. Love the house and the location! 8 minute walk to Cranberry's, which was awesome...ate almost all our meals there. Spend a Day Marina has reasonable weekly rentals and brand new boats, so having a nice dock at the house was a real plus so we could enjoy the water every day. Mark the property manager was terrific...all in all a great experience...we will be back. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfull stay
great location right on the main lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022