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Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop

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Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • 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.

Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop

Imagine sunny days, good conversation, and your child's laughter as they run and play across lush green fields. That's what you'll get when you stay at this secluded Shipshewana vacation rental, nestled in the middle of the Amish countryside. The immaculate 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house is the epitome of privacy and allows your family to spend quality time together as you see fit. Enjoy movie nights on the Smart TV, swim and kayak on Pigeon River, or spend the day at Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park!

-- THE PROPERTY --

3,200 Sq Ft | Outdoor Fire Pit | Countryside Views | 5 Acres

Come together with family and friends as you create lasting memories at this fabulous 2-story Midwest abode.

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Sunrise Room): California King Bed | Bedroom 3 (Sunset Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 4 (TV Room): 2 Queen Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private yard, furnished covered front porch, beautiful landscaping, adjacent horse corral
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, cable access, movie library, books, board games, en-suite bathroom, stone fireplace, large picture windows
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, ice maker, water filter, hot water pot, microwave, cooking utensils, pots & pans, spices, toaster, Crock-Pot, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heat, towels/linens, hair dryer, Pack 'n Play, children's toys, baby gate
FAQ: Homeowner on-site (lower level), stairs required to enter, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Cement pad (3 vehicles), winding inclined gravel driveway (4 vehicles), RV/trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL HOT SPOTS: Davis Mercantile (1.5 miles), Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery (1.5 miles), Menno-Hof (1.9 miles), Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market - May - September (2.0 miles), Blue Gate Garden Inn & Conference Center (2.3 miles), Brown Swiss Dairy Round Barn (2.9 miles), Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park (4.3 miles)
OUTDOOR FUN: South Twin Lake (8.7 miles), North Twin Lake (10.0 miles), Pigeon River (11.8 miles), St. Joseph River (14.7 miles), Indian Lakes Chain (18.8 miles), Lake Wawasee (27.5 miles), Syracuse Lake (28.6 miles)
SOUTH BEND: Potawatomi Zoo (40.2 miles), University of Notre Dame campus (42.8 miles), Notre Dame Stadium (44.1 miles), Four Winds Field (44.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: South Bend International Airport (48.7 miles), Fort Wayne International Airport (59.8 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (97.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site in the lower level, with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay. Guests have access to main & 2nd floors
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to enter and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Furnished lanai
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

New! Stunning Shipshewana Home on Private Hilltop! Shipshewana
453950

About the area

Map
Shipshewana, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Blue Gate Theater - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ben's Soft Pretzels - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪5 & 20 Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yup's Dairyland - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop located?

This family-friendly Shipshewana holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of North Park, Blue Gate Theater and Davis Mercantile. Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Blue Birds Perch: Stunning Home on Private Hilltop Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time! The house and location were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Beautiful Property

Everything was fantastic and we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvonne R.

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

Beautiful, spacious home close to town

It was a wonderful home, spacious, clean, well decorated. The owners were welcoming and easy to communicate with. We enjoyed being in the country, but conveniently located about a mile from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Lovely location and home

Our stay was very special because of the location and the lovely home. Our hosts were friendly and provided every thing we needed for a 4 night stay including fresh breakfast rolls left on the kitchen island. We did a lot of sightseeing and the house is very convenient to surrounding towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathi

Another Great Stay @ Blue Birds Perch

This is our 2nd time staying at Blue Birds Perch - and by far the best place to stay. The home is delightful, plenty of space, with an amazing kitchen for gathering.

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Beautiful country setting

This property sits in a beautiful country setting but still just a few minutes from the shops in town. The hosts were wonderful and the house was very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. I would definitely recommend this place especially if you have a group of 6-10 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Beautiful, clean home

The bluebirds perch was wonderful! The hosts were so gracious and kind. The house is so spacious and decorated so tastefully. The property is so beautiful. The children loved feeding the horses hay and seeing the kitties. It exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Best place for a horse barn family

It was an absolute incredible house and fantastic sweet owners. We can't wait to hopefully book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rinda P.

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

Beautiful!

The setting is beautiful, the house is lovely and the host are friendly and caring. Our time spent was precious and a memory our family will cherish for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

The most amazing house and owners

We Are returning for year two and we couldn't be more pleased. We feel like this place is home away from home now. The owners always check on us and stay involved in our horse show. Everyone agrees this is the perfect way to experience a slice of Shipshe heaven. Can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Perfect location and space!

We absolutely loved the space and the location. The views from the front porch are a amazing and the sunrise is unbelievable from the house! The owners are on site but they are so welcoming and hospitable. We will for sure be returning again when we come to the area. Highly recommend for groups or family trips!

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

The perfect weekend getaway

We travel to Shipshewana every spring to meet family from Indiana and have stayed in many different hotels and rentals. This one was a favorite for everyone the location was perfect the house was beautiful, clean and cozy! We all decided we would be returning! The owners were so nice and the personal touches were so thoughtful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Beautiful Home located in Amish Country

This home was beautiful, clean, comfortable, cozy, and spacious. We loved staying here again. We love the owners. They are so kind and even helped us unload our bags. Also it was only several minutes to town which was a huge plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Great stay!!

Property was clean and beautiful! Owners let us feed their horses too. The description said there was a washer/dryer on site but there was not. Other than that, it was great! Would highly recommend for large families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Wonderful, Beautiful and Comfortable

Tim and Cherie exemplify exceptional hospitality, treating their guests with the warmth and care of family. Upon our arrival, they greeted us with delightful treats from a local bakery, and when inclement weather struck, they took the initiative to clear the ice from our vehicle. They also assisted us in navigating the best route back to their home after our event in the snow.Their beautiful and tranquil residence offers comfortable accommodations for up to ten guests. The kitchen is well-equipped for a large group, and ample seating is available for dining and socializing. The space is impeccably clean and inviting, making it an ideal place for a stay. I highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Beautiful home

This home is beautiful inside and out. Very spacious. We were 3 senior couples who had plenty of room. The house was immaculate and we really enjoyed the wrap around porch for resting after walking ain town or at the flea market. Very close to town,less than 5 min. We met the owner Tim and he showed us and let us feed his horses. The house has all the amenities you might need but do remember to bring a bar of soap for bathing or whatever type of soap you use..We would definitely stay here again next time we visit Shipshewana.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

PAMELA

GREAT GIRLS TRIP

WE TRAVELED FROM ILLINOIS TO SPEND 4 DAYS AT THE VRBO AND IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. HOSTS WERE ONSITE AND WE ENJOYED VISITING WITH THEM AND LEARNING THEIR STORY. THE ACCOMODATIONS WERE EXCELLENT. WE HAD ALL THE SUPPLIES AND ITEMS WE NEEDED FOR 6 WOMEN. THE HOUSE IS WARM AND INVITING. SITTING ON THE PORCH IN THE LATE AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING I FEEL WAS THE BEST PART. VERY QUIET AND RELAXING FOR US. THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Blue Birds Perch was exactly as described…and even better. Tim and Cherie were perfect, attentive, hospitable hosts that made our stay most comfortable and enjoyable. The house is cozy, comfortable, and immaculately clean, and the property is absolutely stunning! Our kids are already planning a return trip! Our daughter has yet to stop talking about the horses. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Girlfriend trip

We had so much fun together staying in this beautiful home! Amazing views and multiple places in the home to enjoy the countryside. Private and quiet, but yet close to town. Spacious. Great beds. Large dining room. Table seats 10. Great kitchen. Great outdoor space. Coffee, teas, snacks, lots of extra perks! Great hosts on property…. they are delightful people! Great experience all the way around and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin V., Cortland Il. 60112

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

Annual Fabric Aquisition Trip

We had a wonderful stay at the Blue Birds Perch. It was perfect for the seven woman that came. Tim and Cheri went above and beyond in providing what we needed. We enjoyed meeting them. There is a fantastic view from every window in the house. Our favorite was sitting on the porch in the morning with coffee and watching the sun rise. Thank you again to the Borg's for providing your beautiful home to us. The Illinois Girls and the Ohio Girls. :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Abundant natural light, gorgeous country views

Absolutely wonderful property and hosts in a location that offers lots of things to do locally and regionally. A beautiful, spacious home with multiple gathering areas indoors and out, huge custom kitchen with everything you might ever need, and windows in every room that provide great light all day and cozy comfort at night. Totally private, at the end of a lovely winding driveway. Ample parking for a group. The on-site owners, Tim and Cherie, are gracious hosts and clearly enjoy making guests comfortable and well cared for. My aunts and I had the best time and all 7 of us had space to be together or alone when we chose. I highly recommend Tim and Cherie and Bluebird's Perch. Best place ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is just as it appears, a really nice place for multiple people to stay and interact with each other. The owners are super nice and attentive. They offered and let some of us be a part of feeding their horses. The views are spectacular for a country setting, the property is quiet and secluded. I highly recommend it. I would suggest you use the central air and air conditioning provided as neighboring farms use manure on their fields. If you want a cool breeze sit on the porch. Their is plenty to do about 2 miles down the road so it’s close by. Charming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell L., lachine, mi

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

The Best

I use VRBO often when traveling with groups of people of all ages. I would guess I have stayed in at least 50 different homes over the years and this was the best one I have been in. The owners are wonderful, very friendly and very helpful. We had several conversations with them and enjoyed them all. They love the area they live in (so do we) and gave us all kinds of insights into the area which we were able to use in determining where and whom we wanted to visit. The house is beautiful inside and out and sits high on a hill so there are great views in almost all directions. The front porch l invites one to come and sit and stay. The house was the cleanest I have ever stayed in. They have a huge set of windows in the dining room and allow people to look some amazing sun rises in the morning. It is not hard to want to get up in the morning. Great place! We expect to return often.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Blue Birds Perch

Wonderful place to stay with family. Hosts were exceptional. House super clean and spacious. Beds comfortable. Many things to do and restaurants nearby,
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Wonderful homey place to stay!

First, we were greeted with fresh donuts...um yes please! A basket withgranola bars and popcorn too.The house was warm, cozy, and had 3 decorated Christmas trees...the fire place was perfect to sit by.The host came and introduced himself.Each bathroom had cute soaps, the bedrooms were ama ing...we loved the enture atmosphere...we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024