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Charming cottage on private lake

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Front of cottage
Resting bench by front door
Day bed in smaller bedroom
Bathroom has shower
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Albion, IN
  • Chain O' Lakes State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Wawasee
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Charming cottage on private lake

Charming newly remodeled cottage on10 acres with private fishing lake next to state park. Fully furnished, full amenities, boat, fishing, hiking, peaceful, private and romantic. You will not be disappointed. Owners reside on property. Vegetation between the two houses

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 non refundable pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
Must not leave dogs alone in cottage.Must clean up after dogs inside cottage and outside. Maximum 2 pets 40# or less. Must be on flea maintenance.

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 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

About the area

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage is on a lake. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Historic Fort Wayne are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain O' Lakes State Park and Sylvan Lake.
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Albion, IN

What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 35 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - 36 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 39 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Fort Wayne Children's Zoo - 40 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albion Ale House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Edwin Coe Spirits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Half Acre Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Albion Pizza Depot - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage on private lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on private lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on private lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on private lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Chain O' Lakes State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Country Heritage Winery and Mid-America Windmill Museum. National Military History Center and Sylvan Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Getaway

Had a great time, definitely peace and quiet stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O., Toledo

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

Wonderful place to stay!

The grounds were beautiful and my partner kept calling it Narnia because it felt magical
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Quiet lakeside getaway

This property was amazing. 10 acres of woods with a large private lake. We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet and relaxation. There are lots of small towns nearby that are fun to explore. The host family were so kind and personable. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Relaxing Stay!

We were looking for a place to relax and unwind and this was the perfect place. Quiet, peaceful and the owners are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Nimrod B.

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

Review

House is purely maintained, owner is not responsive, couldn't get a key to lock the main door when we're out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A great "get away" location

Lovely hostess! Beautiful setting! Peaceful rest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Serenity

The atmosphere and ambiance were exactly what we were looking for! Perfect anniversary getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Best Vacation Rental

Easily the best vacation rental I've ever stayed at. So peaceful for a weekend getaway. The property had everything you need to have an amazing weekend. Rebecca was an amazing host that made sure we had a great time during our stay. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzi R.

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

Awesome place.

Very quaint and private. The grounds are roomy with a private lake for fishing and kayaking. The cottage is spacious with amenities provided. The hosts are perfect and bring fresh eggs in the morning. This was our 4th year staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Perfect!

My mom and I had a wonderful time there celebrating her 70th Birthday! We relaxed, took in the scenery, entertained some family. Rebecca and Don were awesome hosts. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the setting was quiet and secluded. Parking was a cinch. Facilities were clean and well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Excellent

We came back for a second trip with high expectations and they were all met just as before. Highly recommended. Plan to go again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

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

Peaceful retreat

This was our first VRBO rental and it was perfect for our weekend away! We loved the walk around the pond, the view from the sunroom and the secluded location. Rebecca was kind and very sweet. We would recommend this spot to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiersti C.

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

Always A Great Time!

This was our second visit, and we had a wonderful time! It was cold and rainy when we arrived, and a fire was waiting for us so the house was warm and welcoming. We take our two small dogs with us, and this is a great place for them too! Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith E.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful property and wonderful hosts! Thank you, Roberta and Don, for the views, the eggs and even the roosters!! We had a relaxing time and the fish were great too! Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

katherine h.

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

Northern Cottage

We had a wonderful 5 day vacation at this cottage. My husband was so excited about the fishing. The bass were hungry. He caught 9!!!! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia F.

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

Lovely place!

We had a fantastic time! Rebecca and her husband were so thoughtful, and truly tried to go the extra mile to make us feel welcome. They brought us carrot cake and farm fresh eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Serenity at Hidden Lake

I am really glad I listened to all the reviews because they were all right!! We had an awesome vacation largely do to this wonderful property that has everything you need to relax and close to all the sights and shopping we wanted to do. Highly recommend this property and thanks to our hosts Don and Rebecca. H. Majors
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kiersti C.

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

Loved It!!

We had a great time! Property was beautifully landscaped, with all sorts of nooks and crannies to discover and enjoy. Fresh eggs from owner’s fun assortment of birds. Right next to state park. Beautiful, peaceful and super relaxing! Highly recommend a stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

A wonderful, unique, " magical" property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this well- kept, wonderfully decorated, quiet and peaceful cabin. The lake and trail around it were peaceful and pleasant. The proximity to Chain O Lakes S.P. allowed us to hike for longer distances and kayak. We hope to return in the Fall. Loved the little decorated cabins and sheds nearby, and thenpeacocks and chickens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thea J.

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

Relaxing Location

We chose the spot for its quiet and country atmosphere. We were not disappointed. The place was full of wildlife, the pond was beautiful and the fountain in it was very relaxing. We watched a small painter turtle and bull frog on the shore each morning and evening. We definitely would like to visit again. And spend more time at the property this time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis E.

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

Amazing!

This hidden gem property will sooth your sole and restore your peace of mind. The owners go out of their way to make the visit even more amazing. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Wonderful Memories

It was just like going back to our childhood cabin on the lake. Warm and cozy felt like stepping back in time. Rebecca and Don were great. The fresh eggs were out of this world. We are definitely going back in June. Very quite and peaceful. A great place to decompress. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen P., Southern Michigan

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

A PRIVATE PARADISE

This place was perfect! Secluded & private. The hosts were friendly & accomodating. Loved the fresh eggs, walking around the lake, the animals, and my husband loved the fishing!! He caught so many fish!! The use of the paddleboat & row boat is a big plus too! New fridge & stove too! Loved the comfy bed. Small town not too far away if you want to get out for awhile. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

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This was the most relaxing vacation i have had for a long time. Of all the places i have stayed this was by far the homiest. They definitely go the extra mile to make you comfortable. Caught so many fish our fingers were sore from taking them off the hook :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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