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Charming Vintage Cottage for Family Fun on Crooked Lake, Angola Indiana

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8180.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Angola, IN
  • Lake James Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Trine University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Pokagon State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Vintage Cottage for Family Fun on Crooked Lake, Angola Indiana

Fortunate are we that this unique, hundred year old cottage has been lovingly restored and preserved for a special week at the lake! Live in modern comfort while experiencing simpler times when family gathered together to splash in the cool water by day and laze around a campfire in the evening. Or take your speed boat or jet ski out for some fast fun in the sun.

There's plenty of space to play here and a pier available to dock your own boat, kayak or jet ski. Enjoy the gorgeous view of the lake from the deck at the top of the hill. Or relax lakeside on the front porch that opens off the lower level bedroom. Crooked Lake is an 802 acre ski lake with plenty of bass, walleye, crappy and bluegill. There is a public boat ramp in the Steuben County Park or boats can be launched at the Casey's Cove Marina for a small fee. Also nearby is Pokagon State Park, Angola IN and antique shopping in southern Michigan.

River Rock Cottage sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Upstairs you will find the Master Bedroom with Queen bed, 2 small additional bedrooms have full beds and there is a full bath (small old tub, no shower). The lower level bedroom which is accessed by a tight spiral stair has 2 twin beds and a full bath with shower. The half bath is on the main level off the kitchen.

115' of lakefront makes for perfect swimming and it's shallow enough that even the youngest will enjoy the water. Bring plenty of beach towel and your own floats, floaties and life preservers please.
The Family room has TV with a blue ray player, Wi-Fi and basic cable. The home is NOT handicapped accessible. NO pets please!
Close to Pokagon State Park, Trine University, local wineries, breweries and all that Steuben County Indiana has to offer.

Property manager

Charles and Carol Keller

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not Handicapped accessible
NO Fireworks
NO additional overnight guests beyond 8 limit.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Angola

Located in Angola, this cottage is on the waterfront. Center For Performing Arts and Pleasant Lake History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake James Golf Club and Glendarin Hills Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Jimmerson Lake - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake James - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Lake James Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Trine University - 11 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 16 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 21 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Vintage Cottage for Family Fun on Crooked Lake, Angola Indiana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Vintage Cottage for Family Fun on Crooked Lake, Angola Indiana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Vintage Cottage for Family Fun on Crooked Lake, Angola Indiana?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Vintage Cottage for Family Fun on Crooked Lake, Angola Indiana located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Jimmerson Lake, Crooked Lake Channel and Steuben County Park. Lake James Golf Club and Lake James are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away spot

We appreciated this property location and amenities. It was clean, had everything we needed, great spot on the lake for a relaxing lake vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

Wonderful place to spend a week with family on the lake. Responsive hosts who care about their guests having a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett G., Sylvania, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great place! Quaint with enough modern conveniences. Dock was available for our rented pontoon. Pretty good fishing too. Great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend at Crooked Lake

This cottage was the perfect location for extended family who came to attend a wedding held lake side just across the lake. Crooked Lake is a beautiful setting and this house is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get-a-Way

This house has old world charm and the amenities to make for a comfortable get a way. It is exactly as advertised. Plenty of amazing lake views. Central air keeps the house cool on the warmer days. The deck is wonderful for gatherings. There is a perfect view of the sandbar to watch the boaters gather and people watch. Several restaurants, bars, markets, etc. within a convenient 10 minute drive. The host is very prompt with responses. You can't go wrong with this place!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small lakeside cottage with outstanding outdoor space

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Lakefront setting is quiet and beautiful. Decks and dock are fantastic! We ate all our meals outside on the top deck. Boat rental was a short walk down the street, plus there were lots of other outdoor activities in the area. Inside there is not much storage for food, clothing, etc, and bathrooms are tiny with only one shower. However, we weren’t inside much because the location was ideal! Kids enjoyed the newer, comfy family room furniture and smart tv when we weren’t outside. Owners were easy to contact and helpful. Overall a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Jacqueline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric & Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Week of Relaxation

This property absolutely took me back to the lake cottages of my youth. Quaint, but with just the right amount of modern convenience and peaceful treehouse views. Our hosts were easy to contact and quick to reply. Mattresses were high quality and the furniture was comfy. We enjoyed all the great spaces to drink coffee and serve meals outside. It was our ideal summer vacation. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

VRBO Review

It's my fault for not asking more questions. Very nice place but not kid friendly at all. Only one shower for eight people was not good. The winding staircase was very difficult to navigate. Small refrigerator so we had to pack it and then our food froze. It was also hard to sit around the firepit as it was on an incline. As I said...my fault for not doing more research on this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D., Mooresville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and well maintained lake house with vintage vibes

Comfortable house with all the amenities you could want for a relaxing getaway! Five minute drive to Caruso's Italian for dinner out and The Social for ice cream. Plenty of room indoors and outside for our 3 cars, 5 adults and a 3 year old. It would easily sleep 8 in the comfortable beds. The porch off the downstairs bedroom is a perfect spot for morning coffee, afternoon naps and evening nightcaps. The firepit was ideal for making smores. The lake was beautiful, quiet and shallow enough at the dock for little ones and grown ups to wade in. Note that there are a lot of inside and outside stairs, so I wouldn't recommend for anyone with mobility issues. All in all, its a perfect place to enjoy a quiet lake getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHY H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week at River Rock Cottage!

Our family got together at this beautiful cottage for the week. Beautiful view of Crooked Lake. They had very nice amenities within the cottage. Pier was available for our boat and nice little swim area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the house!

Had a great time enjoying the lake and beautiful property.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Place was clean and well taken care of. My family had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Stone n., West Lafayette,IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Story book cottage!

This is my second time staying at this beautiful historic cottage on Crooked lake. I absolutely love the ambience, location and view of this place! The porch, fire pit, sandy beach, pier and large deck is all perfect!!! Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Lake Cottage

When I was a child my family visited Crooked lake often. We stayed in a cottage. As soon as I walked through the door of RRC I was immediately reminded of my childhood. This place is amazing it has the updates for a family living in 2020, but still maintains a true cottage feeling. We can not wait to go back. Beach is shallow, and good for swimming. Parents may want to get little ones swim shoes because it is a little rocky.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

Had a great time! Cottage was super clean, beds were comfy! Awesome swimming spot and great decks for grilling and watching all the lake activity. Communication with owners is super, they are easily accessible and fast to respond. We really enjoyed our stay, highly recommend River Rock Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Riley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

This was an overall great stay! The host was very responsive and the location was perfect. Would highly recommend for any others who are looking to rent this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place; Great Location

My family totally enjoyed the experience of this rental. It is a beautiful, noticeable structure. I have been familiar with Crooked Lake for 25 years. This home is one that always grabbed my attention when driving by. Inside was nice and worked out well for my wife, son, son's girlfriend, and my parents. Plus, the pier worked out well for our speed boat. Great location, as well. We could easily kayak to the "Sand Bar" and join this popular party spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An oasis in a world of turmoil

What a charming home! Quiet neighborhood Exceptionally clean and well appointed cottage . The water was refreshing and the lake front perfect for our grandkids to swim. We rented a pontoon boat at the local marina and made good use of the dock. Dinners on the deck and quality family time. No mention of pandemics and no masks in sight. This was a wonderful opportunity to relax & reset .. we came away with happy memories. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake location

The property was spotless. The access to the lake, outside patio, dock and fire pit area are ideal for a family visit. Beautiful view in the front room.

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

I grew up in Angola and still have family there. My son and family from Virginia stayed at the lake with us this week and we had more family members staying elsewhere in the area. We really enjoyed this home - it was clean and nice. Lake has really nice swimming area for the kids - big area of shallow water for younger children. We brought a boat and used the dock for that too. It was a nice place for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just loved it!

We had a great time! It was a charming place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time very much at River rock cottage this summer. It was our first time visiting crooked Lake and the cottage and we would definitely return. The only downfall is there were plenty of steps. Otherwise it was very neat and clean. Thanks so much Charlie and Carol! We will have fun family memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Our group had a wonderful time on Crooked Lake. The cottage was just what we required and it was a great place to stay. Everything was as expected and I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Charles and Carol Keller

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Charlie and I live in Fort Wayne, where I am a full-time realtor and he is retired. Together we love to cook, practice crafty cocktails and travel, frequently in VRBOs.

Why they chose this property

As long time lovers of the Crooked Lake community and owner of another property, this was the "if it ever goes on the market, we'll just go look" house! And it was just too special to pass up! As only the third owner since being built in 1913, we feel very fortunate to be able to not only enjoy it ourselves, but share this beautiful piece of history with others.

Languages:

English