Title: Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7073&destination=Elkhart%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=119352014&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake ## Photo gallery for Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake ![Interior - Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352014/0fae70b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352014/a39015dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352014/647aa2f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352014/ae77f6dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake (Elkhart)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352014/b36d0179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake Welcome to Bella Vista Lakehouse, a peaceful, renovated lakefront escape on beautiful Heaton Lake. Take in breathtaking views from the sunroom, relax in a stylish and well-appointed interior with fast Wi-Fi, and enjoy outdoor amenities like kayaks, a fire pit, and a spacious yard for games or lounging. Just 22 minutes from Notre Dame and close to the Toll Road, Ideal Beach, the RV Hall of Fame, and beautiful downtown Elkhart. Great for families, couples, business travelers, or game day weekends. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 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 - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak ### 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/58000/57931/180-f50343b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Elkhart Elkhart - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews £46 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Elkhart is home to this holiday home. Raber Golf Course and Elkhart Tactical Laser Tag are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wellfield Botanic Gardens and National New York Central Railroad Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mottville Speedway or Mishawaka Fieldhouse. [Visit our Elkhart travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elkhart.dx7073) [View more Holiday homes in Elkhart](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Elkhart-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7073-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.734406,-85.90722&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ccw%7DFbwikO%3FU%3FU%40Q%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40UBS%40SBSBU%40SBSBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDQDSFQDQFSDQFSFQFOHQFQFQHOHQFOHOHQHMHOJOHMJOHOJKJOJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLIJKLKLILILIJILINGLGLILGNELGLGNELENELENELCNCNCLENANCNANALCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FNAP%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLHLFNFLHJHLHLHLHLJJJLHJJLJJJJLLJHLJLJLJNJJHNJNHLJNHNHNHNHNFNHPHNFPFPHPFNFPFRDPFRDPFPDRDRDPDRDRBRDRBRDRBRBR%40RBTBR%40RBR%40T%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FTAR%3FTARATARCRATCRCTARCPCTERCRERCREREREPERERGPEPGREPGPGPGPIPGNGPIPINGPININININKLINKNILKLKNKLKJILMJKLKJMJKLMHKJMHMJMHMHKFMJOFMFMHMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FQ%40OAM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGOGMEMIMGOGMIKIMIMIMKMIKKMIKMMKKKKMMKIMKKKMKOKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOGQIOIQGOGQIQGQGQGQEQGSEQGQESEQESESESCSESCSESCUCQASCUCSAUCSASAUAS%3FUAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B2icxp9wvLcSuBqh_B3__UfV39I=) Elkhart, IN ### What's nearby - ![University of Notre Dame](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062581/e1429dec-6674-4c78-820a-fc62bf370672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Notre Dame 18 min drive \- 20.5 miles - Heaton Lake 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - The Lerner 13 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Notre Dame Stadium 23 min drive \- 23.3 miles - Four Winds Casino South Bend 30 min drive \- 37.5 miles ### Getting around - Elkhart Station 18 min drive - Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 8 min drive - Chick Fil A 8 min drive - Starbucks 9 min drive - 7-Eleven 5 min drive - McDonald's 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake? ### What time is check-in at Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake? ### What time is check-out at Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake? ### Where is Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bella Vista Lake House – A Peaceful Waterfront Retreat on Scenic Heaton Lake Reviews ## Reviews 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 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jeff G. 21 Sept 2025 Disliked: Check-in, communication, location Did not stay at property. Difficult to find in darkness as the photos of property were from rear of property, not anything recognizable to identify from street. Area is dark and hard to identify. Code was sent, but I had trouble finding it again being a new Vrbo user. I believe if you decide to run a Vrbo, then it’s your responsibility to be available for issues-either personally or by hiring some type of manager. If it’s late/sleeping hours, those should be covered as well. An alert that will wake the responsible part if necessary. Since codes are sent short notice, many times there are activities and other issues that come up that prevent addressing issues during normal business hours. Someone should always be available. ##### Jeff G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The "Big House" with.. 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