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Reviews of Lake Wawasee and Lake Papakeechie, Syracuse, IN

Lake Wawasee and Lake Papakeechie, Syracuse, IN
Syracuse, IN

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved the house, view was amazing, very quiet and close to everything. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a fantastic experience! The views were amazing, loved the fence in yard, was a great cabin decorated so cute. We would absolutely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

irma v., Chicago Heights, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
not quite as expected
In the VRBO picture it looks like the lake is accessible from the cottage and didnt say a word about the crazy busy highway in front of the property. The property was very cute and very nicely decorated so staying in was not too bad but a disappointment to not spend any time near the water. Also there was terrible internet access: one of our family had hoped to work from home and that was impossible. No reliable TV access, so not much to do. no baking or casserole dishes, no grill so cooking was difficult. luckily we brought sandwich fixings.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Super clean nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B., Bonita Springs Florida.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake view Cottage
Enjoyed our stay especially the view of the lake. Cottage was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway
This is a well proportioned two bedroom cottage that feels very roomy and comfortable. It's nicely decorated and well stocked with necessary supplies. The view of Lake Wawasee was better than we expected from photos and we were removed just far enough from the lakefront to avoid feeling stacked on top of other lakers. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute little cottage near Lake Wawawsee
This was a perfect place for us. We join several families every year for the 4th of July and need a place to sleep, do a little work and have separation. This house fit the bill. It had plenty of room for us and easily children but we didn't use that. The location was perfect based on where our friends are. It was super clean and the owner, Katrina, was responsive and very pleasant to work with. I will gladly stay again. For others interested this is NOT on a lake with lake rights so unless you bring your boat to launch or have other means to see Lake Wawasee you will just be looking at it. The kitchen is small but it served our needs of storing food and making an appetizer or two but I imagine trying to cook something elaborate might be tough. The house is stocked with some of the essentials (laundry, coffee, cleaning supplies) but no hair dryer. I didn't explore the garage so not 100% but there wasn't a grill. We loved being able to bring our dogs who ran around the fenced yard and sat on the screened in porch staring at the lake. The views of the lake are gorgeous and you get the sunset view. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice getaway. Thanks Katrina!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

J.A. G., Farmersville, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay!!!
I stayed for two days at the end of June and I had nothing shy of a great experience. Katrina, the property manager was spot on communicating with me from the very beginning. The house was spotless and The guest instruction sheet was the cherry on top. Driving up to the property, the neighbors were outside playing with their dog and it looked like a safe quiet area. There were little thoughtful accommodations scattered throughout the home including ice already in the ice bin, Keurig pods, a few bottles of water in the fridge, a guest instruction sheet with detailed information to include quiet hours, property managers contact information, local restaurant recommendations, and suggested access to the lake. I am very particular about rental property cleanliness and there was not one speck of dust on the counters or shelves. That speaks wonders to me. The three seasons room smelled of fresh lumber. The most enjoyable feature about this hideout is the breathtaking sunset view that no photo or video could capture. Thank you so much for your hospitality! It was a perfect mini getaway while in town from Dallas, TX for work in Fort Wayne.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for the fantastic review. We try to make each and every guest feel at home. Please cone stay with us if you are ever in the area again. Katrina Hilltop Hideaway Management

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay - Great Views!
The place was great! Overlooking the lake from a hilltop and yet quiet and peaceful. Lots of outdoor space. Super bright and clean inside. I'll stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

T R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a cute place!
Initial reaction to the property was questionable based on the "neighborhood". Once we entered it was a delightful sight. Cute place and nicely decorated and furnished. My thoughts are the same as several of the other reviewer's "please get curtains" It was odd to have the house lit up with these huge windows were there with no privacy at all. We loved the cottage other than that. It was also nice to thave the garage to use for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
Kat was very responsive and a great host! The cottage was extremely clean and well stocked with the essentials. The fenced yard was perfect for our small dogs. The bed was very comfortable! The view from the porch was amazing, it was a very peaceful scene. We were in the area for a concert, unsure if we’d find somewhere this nice to stay in the area that was reasonably priced but we found Kat’s place snd it checked all our boxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
Great cottage with awesome Lake View!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great visit. The lake is very nice.
Loved the fenced in backyard for our dog. The home was clean and centrally located. Unfortunately we did not have time to visit the lake during our visit. As stated by another visitor, curtains or blinds are needed on some of the windows. Thanks for the nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Great for Short Stay!
We stayed overnight for a wedding in Syracuse. The house is VERY cute, there is plenty of sleeping space and a great view. The TV is hard to see during the day (I saw someone mention getting light curtains) so I would recommend that and there is only 1 bathroom. This would be just fine for a small family, but with couples and wanting to get ready for a wedding, it would have been nice for 2 bathrooms. We tried using the oven, but there was a strong gas smell and we opted out of using it. That may want to get looked at. Another thing I would recommend to the owner is putting a picture of the back of the house in the listing. We were uncertain if we were in the right spot (before we noticed the house number sign on the garage). Otherwise, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Samantha R., Hobart, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little getaway not far from home....
My boyfriend and I stayed here for the long holiday weekend, just to get away and reconnect. The house/cottage, was too cute!! The decor, the view, it was perfect. We were far enough away from things, but still within a ten minute drive to dine out, get groceries and do whatever. This is a new part of Indiana we had no idea about and definitely recommend to anyone looking to get away, without wanting to pay a ton or go to far, if you are a local NWI person like we were. People were extremely friendly as well. The only thing we would change is maybe putting up some light curtains in the front window, because when we did watch a movie/tv, the glare from the sun/bright sky would hit the tv, but that was only while we were unwinding before heading out to dinner. Otherwise, you are not really indoors that much. Thanks again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirby J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax with a view
So clean, stylishly updated space! The view is spectacular, enjoyed some quiet time and sharing with friends. I’d love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute. We figured out we were on feather pillows when we stripped the bed (my hubby is allergic). Nice to have washer. Google maps has us taking a left off denzel rather than a right,so it was hard to find, but we did it. We never got email with code, but vrbo gave it to us so all was good. Would stay again. Very very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place with a great view!
We had a great time staying at this adorable cottage! There are special touches, cute decor, and nice furniture and bedding. We had fun playing games as a family and enjoyed the lake and gorgeous views! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021