Title: Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93678200/93678193/f39875b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93678200/93678193/56ac5147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93678200/93678193/556518b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93678200/93678193/134fa3ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93678200/93678193/cce8ff0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Cedar Lake, this charming home welcomes you with its resort-like backyard. The newly furnished property boasts a contemporary design, an open-plan layout, and modern amenities including a private pool and fire pit. Enjoy the BBQ grill for outdoor dining or indulge in some friendly competition at the basketball hoop or Garage of Fun Games featuring ping pong, foosball and Connect 4. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101596 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Dryer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! Relax and getaway at this beautiful home, located near Cedar Lake! Enjoy some peace and quite, with a resort like backyard. Chicago is only an hour away. The space Welcome to our charming house nestled near Cedar Lake. This newly furnished property offers a delightful retreat with a variety of amenities to ensure a memorable stay. As you arrive, you'll be captivated by the tranquility of the surrounding landscape and the resort like backyard. The house itself boasts a contemporary design and has been recently refurbished to provide a modern and comfortable ambiance. With ample space and tasteful décor, it exudes an inviting atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. The interior features an open-plan layout, allowing for seamless movement between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The living room is thoughtfully furnished with sofas and armchairs, perfect for relaxation or socializing with your fellow guests. Windows bathe the room in natural light, creating a bright and airy feel. Adjacent to the living area, you'll find a dining space where you can enjoy delicious meals together. The kitchen is fully equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, ready to cater to your culinary needs. Whether you're a passionate chef or simply prefer the convenience of preparing meals, you'll find everything you need here. From modern appliances to ample countertop space, this kitchen is a joy to cook in. One of the highlights of this house is the backyard. Step outside, and you'll discover a private pool where you can cool off during hot summer days or enjoy a refreshing swim. Comfortable rocking chairs surround the fire pit, offering an ideal spot for roasting marshmallows, reading a book, or simply unwinding and enjoying a fire. (Pool closes in October and reopens in April) For those seeking recreation, this property goes above and beyond. You'll find various amenities tailored to ensure a fun-filled stay. Take advantage of the basketball hoop, ping pong table, foosball table, corn hole and connect 4. All these activities come ready to be used, so bring your competitive spirit and beat the competition. As the day draws to a close, retreat to the cozy bedrooms, each equipped with a TV. Soft, luxurious bedding awaits, ensuring a good night's sleep. The bathrooms are modern and well-appointed, offering convenience and comfort. Overall, this house near the lake offers a perfect blend of tranquility, modernity, and recreational opportunities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, an adventurous retreat, or simply a place to unwind and relax, this property is sure to exceed your expectations. Guest access As our valued guests, we are thrilled to provide you with a range of fantastic amenities to enhance your stay. During your time with us, you will have access to the following: 1\. Wi-Fi: Stay connected throughout your stay with complimentary Wi-Fi access. Whether you need to check emails, browse the web, or stream your favorite shows, you can enjoy a reliable and high-speed internet connection. 2\. Private Pool: Dive into relaxation and enjoy a refreshing swim in our private pool. Take a dip, soak up the sun on the poolside bench or simply unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of our outdoor oasis. The pool has a heated option for an extra $50 per day. (Pool closes in October and reopens in April) 3\. Fire Pit: Gather around the cozy fire pit under the starry night sky. It's the perfect spot to share stories, roast marshmallows, and create lasting memories with your loved ones. 4\. Basketball Hoop: For the sports enthusiasts, we have a basketball hoop available for friendly games and shooting some hoops. Challenge your friends or family members to a fun-filled match and showcase your skills. 5\. BBQ Grill: Make the most of outdoor dining with our BBQ grill. Fire it up and sizzle your favorite meats and veggies, creating delicious meals to be enjoyed alfresco style. Enjoy the aroma and flavors of a delightful barbecue experience. 6\. Garage of Fun Games: Our garage is filled with an array of exciting games to keep everyone entertained. Challenge your friends or family members to a thrilling match of ping pong, engage in a fast-paced foosball game, or strategize your way to victory in a round of Connect 4. The options are endless, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. We want your stay to be filled with fun, relaxation, and entertainment. These amenities are provided to enhance your experience and create unforgettable moments during your time with us. So, feel free to make the most of them and indulge in a delightful vacation at our property. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Foosball table - Heated pool - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,596 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106630000/106623500/106623488/87538bd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Lake House w/Amazing Outdoor Space! 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.37133%2C-87.42518&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GHvmbGtVA7v8zRjalAKqmLya-Ks=) Cedar Lake, IN #### What's nearby - Ceadar Lake Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Shrine of the Christ's Passion - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles - Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital - 14 min drive - 4.4 miles - Lake County Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 4.6 miles - Crown Point Sports Complex - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles #### Getting around - Dyer Station - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Harry O's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bugaboo Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Corky's Dogg House - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! located? > This family-friendly Cedar Lake holiday home is located on a lake, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ceadar Lake Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake County Fairgrounds and Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital. Midwest Training & Ice Center and Crown Point Sports Complex are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cheerful, Lake Home with amazing backyard! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeanne K. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family of 7 thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property. A beautiful home with everything you need, very clean and the backyard was amazing. It kept three teenage grandchildren and four adults completely entertained. There were a few issues when we first arrived but the home owner responded immediately. ##### Jeanne K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna B. 21 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay at Cedar Lake I was very pleased with the property. The boys enjoyed having accessibility to the basketball court. Very relaxing environment. Wished we could have stayed longer. ##### Joanna B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine D. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time We had a great time, house was very clean. Wish it was warmer to enjoy the pool. The garage was an amazing entertainment spot. ##### Catherine D. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim H. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Weekend We had a great time at the property. Home is very clean and the backyard features, pool, games, covered patio were perfect for our family. ##### Jim H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cedar Lake House Very well kept property perfect for a long weekend or week for a family with a boat. Pool and yard was so relaxing and house had everything we needed. ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine C. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The house was very clean and a great place to stay. Has a very nice backyard with a fire pit. Would highly recommend this house. ##### Christine C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trisha J. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House Quiet nice neighborhood, endless family fun entertainment, beautiful clean home, everything we needed and wanted for some good quality family time! ##### Trisha J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### erica d. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Generally lovely; bring your own mugs Generally a lovely place to stay at Cedar Lake! The pool is fabulous, beds and furniture are great, the backyard and firepit are wonderful, and there's plenty of room for multi-car parking. Caveats below: - Bring your own mugs. As Kim M's review notes, the only mugs have a gold enamel leaf on the handle and are not microwave safe. You'll heat up your coffee in the microwave and think the warning is overly cautious ... and then burn the sh\*t out of your finger once you touch the handle. - The sound REALLY carries from the open great room to the bedrooms, so this rental is best your group is synced up with bedtimes and wake up times. - For our July 2025 visit there were ants inside at least one of the bedrooms. - Some child-specific notes: the outdoor tables include sharp metal corners at about the height child's head. The pool is also deeper than child height. - Bring your own beach towels/pool towels. ##### erica d. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas G. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Yard is perfect for children. Awesome property 2 minutes from anything you need. Only suggestion would be to bring your own gate for the pool if you have little ones. Definitely returning annually! ##### Thomas G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tilli L. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely wonderful!!! We were overly impressed by the cleanliness of the home! Everything was perfect- from the decor to having anything that we could need! The weather didn’t cooperate to use the pool too much, but there were fun backyard games and games in the garage! Beds were comfortable and there was not one complaint all weekend! ##### Tilli L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Z. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Friend Vacation The property is very clean, well kept, and stocked with everything you need for a great time. The backyard is a dream for adults and children. We were happy that the backyard is gated and had the covered porch. While kids slept we were able to sit outside. I do agree with another review, a gate for the pool would have been nice for younger kids. Only other suggestion would be to have more darkening shades. The ones currently still let a lot of light in at 6 AM. Overall, we would stay here in a heartbeat! Thank you Ammr for your wonderful property and communication. ##### Michelle Z. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim M. 6 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice Home...Better Value in Summer! Would stay again. This property was clean, nicely decorated & kitchen well appointed (except for the NON Microwave safe coffee mugs). A reheated cup of coffee caused 2nd & 3rd degree burns when removed from the microwave. After the fact, we noted the mugs were stamped on the bottom in tiny print, "not microwave safe". Ammr made sure to point that out after checkout.The yard was set up nicely & we were able to enjoy the games in the garage using the heater after changing the battery in the thermostat. (A trip to the Dollar Store)Our host Ammr promptly replied to messages, being kind enough to allow us an early check in. Upon our arrival, an alarm was sounding every few seconds, audible throughout the entire house. Contacting Ammr, he said, the Alarm panel was defective & could not be replaced until after the New Year. As a work around, he agreed to remotely reset the alarm. This worked fine except New Year's Day morning, when we were woken by the alarm!The amenities listed 2 bathrooms. With 8 of us, we counted on the 1/2 bath. The1/2 bath is outside and not available in Winter! (It was shown in photos) Also listed were "towels are provided". We found, adequate bath towels, no face clothes & 1 hand towel for 2 bathrooms, (another trip to store).The main bedroom has no shade over the high window and the nice main bedroom bathtub hot water did not work, very disappointing! Also the batteries were dead in that TV remote.All in all, we enjoyed our stay, with comfortable accommodations. ##### Kim M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024