Title: Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248634983482225&destination=Pierceton%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=95413002&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! ## Photo gallery for Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! ![Outdoor dining - Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! (Pierceton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95413100/95413002/05b97ba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! (Pierceton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95413100/95413002/fd1b6464.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! (Pierceton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95413100/95413002/2d1b2121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! (Pierceton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95413100/95413002/7e86a09d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! (Pierceton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95420000/95413100/95413002/bdbd939d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10987 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! Welcome to WatersEdge Cottage built in 1956 by Ray and Dick Kimmel. We hope you create many memories with family and friends here on Lake Barbee. This cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large patio with direct access to Big Barbee, the Chain of Lakes all sports lake. Swim area, kayaks, fishing, paddle board are provided along with a pier, firepit, plenty of outdoor amenities. Bring your boat or rent one at Socks Marina nearby on Little Barbee Lake. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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 - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Unit size: 987 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6630000/6623200/6623158/045e4884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oakwood Resort Syracuse - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 414 reviews £88 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=6623158&PinnedHotelID=6623158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94955200/94955195/1fd2e19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Columbia City Vacation Rental w/ Lake Access Columbia City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=94955195&PinnedHotelID=94955195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/127000000/126800000/126794000/126793901/0ef71c36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded, Waterfront Home w/ Patio in Craigville! 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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 Located in Pierceton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Wagon Wheel Theatre and Billy Sunday Home Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South Shore Golf Club and Maxwelton Golf Club. [Visit our Pierceton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pierceton.dx553248634983482225) [View more Holiday homes in Pierceton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pierceton-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634983482225-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C41.29053%2C-85.70885&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A8yYwl_Dl9p_XslKT1bvYtJtZA4=) Pierceton, IN ### What's nearby - ![Peninsula sandwiched between lake and river downward lake house property containing tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183203/b5058757-9434-435a-a09f-aa7a660f986a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Wawasee 12 min drive \- 8.8 miles - Big Barbee Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Big Chapman Lake 8 min drive \- 5.1 miles - Blue Gate Theater 50 min drive \- 42.2 miles - Shipshewana Flea Market 50 min drive \- 42.0 miles ### Getting around - Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - The River Coffeehouse 6 min drive - Lakelife Bar & Grill 7 min walk - Circle K 7 min drive - Danny's Pizza & Sports Bar 10 min walk - Tippy CreekWinery 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!? ### What time is check-in at Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!? ### What time is check-out at Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!? ### Where is Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita S. 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is such a lovely property right on the lake. We loved the large patio and took advantage of the firebowl in the evenings. We also appreciated being able to have our doggies with us. We also like that it's close to two golf courses we enjoy playing. ##### Anita S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeffrey w. 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Had a great time with family. No issues with the house and met all of our needs ##### jeffrey w. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey W. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mini vacay This cottage was super nice, very clean and a perfect little place to get away. It is right on the lake and has a great back patio to just sit and relax while watching the boats. Host was quick and responsive with communication and this place is definitely somewhere to come back to for another visit. ##### Corey W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi A. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable cottage on the lake Cute, comfortable, and updated! We loved the proximity to the water and enjoyed playing on the kayak and stand up paddle board. ##### Heidi A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn V. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Water’s Edge This is a great place for families. Lots of water toys, place for boat, right on the water! Ralph was the greatest of hosts! ##### Lynn V. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly D. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Place Great property, convenient location and very responsive host. This is the 3rd time we've stayed at this property and really enjoy it. ##### Kimberly D. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn B. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Lakefront Loved our stay - house was very well stocked and very clean. Lakefront was nice - a bit too much sea weed for our liking, but still swimable. We would definately stay here again. ##### Lynn B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula and Steve R. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retirement Beautiful view and great location! We have a very lovely family weekend! ##### Paula and Steve R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wade R. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Nice Great place, very clean and right on the lake. Close to attractions and shopping. Communication was very fast and friendly. Thank you for a great (too short) stay! ##### Wade R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### dena s. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake view The property had a very nice view of the lake and was a very nice place to just get away for the wknd to relax and forget about everything else. The house was very clean had the wrong passcode to get into the but contacted the property and he responded right away. Had an amazing stay. ##### dena s. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita S. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Fall Getaway! This was a delightful experience! The property exceeded our expectations. It was well kept, very clean, allowed us to have our two fur babies with us, had a wonderful view of the lake from the patio and living room, and was close to good eating establishments and activities (golf). We DEFINITELY intend to be coming back. ##### Anita S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Montoya I. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Communication, listing accuracy #### N/A Booked for my partners 40th birthday and we really loved this property and its close proximity to the lake. We are a family that goes fishing as often as possible, so this was a little slice of heaven for us! ##### Montoya I. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan D. 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! This house was everything we needed for a weekend getaway. For an older home, it’s been very well maintained. The location on the lake was perfect, and within walking distance to the store and local restaurants. Plenty of extra amenities and activities are provided. We rented a pontoon from Socks Marina, and to be able to dock the boat right at the house for the weekend was so convenient. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again! ##### Jonathan D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise O. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place with all of the amenities This place was perfect for us! So cute with so many little extras! Plenty of room and places to sleep. It was very clean and just like described. There were lake toys, travel sizes of anything you might have forgotten, very comfy couch. The living room is perfect to just watch everyone on the water from the couch or dining table. The host was very responsive also when I had questions before and during the stay. We will absolutely stay here again!! ##### Denise O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lanette G. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway! We stayed here after disappointing cancellations at two other properties. My son and nephew were taking sailing lessons at Wawasee(a quick 15 minutes down the road). The cottage was perfect for myself, two boys, my sister-in-law and my adult daughter. The cottage was clean and comfortable, with space for the boys to do their thing, as well as the adults. We all had fun on the lake with the paddle board and kayak. It was convenient to restaurants and shopping in Syracuse and North Webster. We had a couple of days of rain that kept us off the lake, but kept occupied with things inside. Would definitely book again! ##### Lanette G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward M. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family get away on the lake! We stayed 2 nights and definitely wish we would have stayed a third. We brought our two teenage kids and they each brought a friend. They had plenty to do. We brought our boat to fish and pull the kids tubimg; we never got a chance to fish! Kids were paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing and swimming on Big Barbee Lake. The wife and I got a chance to go for a couple boat rides to explore the rest of the lakes which were beautiful. The property itself has everything you need to entertain the family. Definitely will book again! Too much to list on things to do and explore. ##### Edward M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mary M. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Barbee Bachelorette Overall our stay was great! The VRBO and property are both really small, but we knew that from the listing. The kitchen is stocked with basic necessities and a few extras, but it is difficult to find what you’re looking for. I did not find the washer and dryer right away so we ended up not using it but it does tell you where it’s located if you read more carefully the check in info. ##### Mary M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie B. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful place! Great stay! Well maintained and clean. ##### Jamie B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve L. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Everything was wonderful ##### Steve L. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey K. 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick stay Stayed for a quick weekend get away and it was beautiful. ##### Jeffrey K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxann D. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent lake cottage Beautiful and immaculate place to stay. Highly recommended!!! ##### Roxann D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage The cottage was great ##### Kim S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa F. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Million Dollar View The property has an excellent view of the lake and easy lake access. The owner is very responsive. ##### Melissa F. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Greg L. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy Nice, clean, great view half bathroom was a quarter bathroom. ##### Greg L. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### dena s. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy the key pad didnt work to get in but was able to contact the host and he responded within a min. to let me know how we could get into the house. absolutely love this house and location. this was my second time booking this house and of all the houses i have booked this is by far my favorite :) my mom and dad were with me and they love this house and location as well ##### dena s. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ---