Title: Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake 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 # Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38118600/38118555/ce6664f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, streaming services, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38118600/38118555/8d942c63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38118600/38118555/75c7cb0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38118600/38118555/w828h1104x0y344-7740507d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38120000/38118600/38118555/4bca4e40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to this lakefront retreat, where the serene atmosphere and comfortable amenities come together. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on hotel-quality mattresses, then start your day with coffee in the screened-in porch while watching the sunrise. Take advantage of 2 kayaks for instant lake access or grill up dinner on the Weber grill. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake Property has 3 bedrooms and one bath. Hotel quality mattresses and linens. Plenty of parking in this large lake front lot. Home has brand new hung TVs in every room- enjoy Netflix after a long day at the beach. 2 kayaks are provided for instant lake access. Property is close to multiple lake front restaurants. Close to Indiana Beach, golf courses & drive-in movie theatre. Lake Schafer has a lot to offer guests. House has king bed, bunk bed with 2 brand new full mattresses, and 1 additional futons- plenty of sleeping options. Grill your family dinner lake front on the provided Weber grill. Drink your morning coffee in the screened in porch and watch the sun come up. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Monticello is home to this holiday home. Lake Shafer and Monticello City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Monon Connection Museum and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop are also worth visiting. [Visit our Monticello travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monticello.dx8960) [View more Holiday homes in Monticello](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monticello-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8960-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.848907,-86.767265&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wdjxFjvqpO%3FS%3FS%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40U%40S%40UBS%40S%40SBSBSBUBSBQDSBSDQDSBSDQDSFSDQFSFQDQFOFQFSFOHQFQHOFOHQHMHQHMHOHOJMJOHMJMJMHMLMHKLMJKJKJKLKJKLKLILKJGLILILILGNILGLELGNGLELGNELENCNELENCLCNCNANCLANCNAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%40LBP%40LBNBLBNDNDLBNDLDNFLDLFNFLDLFLHNFJHLHLHLFLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHLJNHLHNHNJLHPHLFPHNFNHPFPFNHRFPFNDPFPDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBPDRBRDP%40RBTBRBRBR%40R%40R%40TBR%3FT%40R%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRARAR%3FTCRATAPATCRCRCRCTAREPCRERCPEREREPEREPGRERGPEPGNGPIRGNGPIPGNINGPILIPKLININILKNILKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMHMHMHKHOFMHMFMDOFMFMDOFMDODMBODODMBOBMBQ%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMIKIMIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKMMIKMMIMKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIMIQIMIQGOIOGQIQGOGSGQGOEQGQGSESGQESEQCSESEQCSESCQCSCUCSCSASAUCQAUASAUAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yX_7Pz4IScl-2z2k0TiXzJXVPm8=) Monticello, IN ### What's nearby - Lake Shafer - 13 min drive - 4.1 miles - Tippecanoe Country Club - 15 min drive - 5.6 miles - Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 20 min drive - 7.1 miles - Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 28 min drive - 14.4 miles - Whyte Horse Winery - 31 min drive - 16.3 miles ### Getting around - Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 113 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Family Express Monon - ‬15 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬23 min drive - ‪Whiskey & Wine Saloon - ‬18 min drive - ‪Angler's Restaurant and Lounge - ‬23 min drive - The Feed Lot ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake located? > Situated in Monticello, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Shafer, Tippecanoe Country Club and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Monon Family Health Clinic 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 ## Gorgeous lake front cottage. Enjoy those summer nights on the lake Reviews 10 ### 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 ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheyenne L. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 10/10 for our stay here! Micheal was very friendly, giving great recommendations for places to eat also, staying in communication giving quick responses. We will definitely be back! ##### Cheyenne L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malgosia 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities House was just as described. Check in/out was easy!! Perfect for our 2 night getaway!! Would definitely book again! Perfect distance to Indiana Beach! Son enjoyed using the kayak ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ea4fb6e0-c082-4df2-8a99-e7a6e3c1daee-1750014822718.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Malgosia Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian P. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best time of my life! Had so much fun on the lake soaking in the sun, grilled steaks and chilled around fire pit. These memories will last a lifetime. Our family loved this comfy lake house. ##### Kristian P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal T. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice get away Mike was great with answering questions and responding fast I absolutely love this lake house kids had a blast and we will definitely go again if I could give this place 20 stars I would!!! ##### Crystal T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Communication with the host - top notch! Right on the water - with a dock to enjoy the view. We had some weather related issues - and the host did a great job communicating, ensuring we were safe and seeing if we needed anything.Thank you!This is a 3 bedroom (1 with access via the enclosed porch) one bath - but we had plenty of space for our family. ##### Julie L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### m g. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Getaway Cutest little house on the lake. Super easy check in. Accessibility and communication with property manager was prompt and addressed all of our needs in real time. We would most definitely stay here again. It was the perfect little getaway to relax before my daughter's wedding. ##### m g. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. 10 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House, Great Location, Beautiful Water Great house, everything you need. Very clean. Easy to communicate with the owner. Good A/C system made it nice for sleeping. There was 4 of us but this house could sleep 6 easily. Plenty of room. ##### Maria M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie P. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Pleasant interaction with Michael, the owner, before even staying at the home. Michael went above and beyond to answer questions, give information, and make sure we would have a fantastic stay. The home is charming and the pier and patio are beautiful. This was by far a 20 plus star experience. Thank you again Michael ##### Susie P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris C. 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Shafer Cottage vacation Cute little cottage. Very clean. Owner prompt to answer questions and easy to contact. We had a wonderful time relaxing with comfortable outside seating; especially down by lake and docks. We’re lucky to use new concrete patio on waters edge! Friendly neighbors nice area. Our daughter and grandsons sharing time togather. Thanks to Mike for sparing his lake house ! ##### Chris C. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Tracy Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elise F. 21 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake stay We had a wonderful time. Easy lake access with large pier! Teen kids had water fun all day. Close to amusement park. Lots of outdoor seating. Host was easily accessible! ##### Elise F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcella H. 14 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last Minute Trip Made Easy We decided on the spur of the moment to rent a nearby place on the lake to enjoy the last of the fall sunshine. The owners made it easy and we were booked in no time. Even though the kitchen and living room was compact, it was cute, had everything we needed and could easily lodge 8 sleepers. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Marcella H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHANE W. 15 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage, just bring your family and enjoy Had a blast there with my family, very nice accommodations and the owner mike was great. Good fishing and just steps away from the water. We will be back in the future. ##### SHANE W. 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