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Lake Access Cottage, fenced, private, pet friendly, sleeps 6 with sleeper sofa

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
The price is AED 448
AED 942 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

Explore the area

Map
Albion, IN
  • Popular LocationChain O' Lakes State Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationWebster Lake26 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Wawasee29 min drive
  • AirportFort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)53 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Access Cottage, fenced, private, pet friendly, sleeps 6 with sleeper sofa

Relax in my 2-bedroom cottage. We’re not lakefront but we are so close, we are lake accessible. You’ll have a pier & creek behind your cottage. Paddle 20 ft. down the creek running behind the cottage, it leads directly to Big Lake’s 2nd basin. You have your own pier onto the creek to drop your kayak in. Plus you’re only 7 miles from Chain O’Lakes State Park. There are 3 basins to our 300 acre, Big Lake. 1st basin has ski speeds from 1:00 to 4:00 each day. The rest of the time our beautiful lake is 10 mph or less.
Enjoy a well-stocked kitchen, a refrigerator with top freezer, electric stovetop & oven, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker and double sink. I provide coffee filters, ground coffee ( regular & decaf) plus a local blend by NewEra Coffee. There are lots of spices, a food processor, air fryer, pots, cookie sheets, pizza pan, silverware, bowls, plates, cups, wine glasses and coffee mugs, grilling tools and racks for the outdoor fire pit or charcoal patio grill. I offer plastic and glass dinnerware, bowls & cups. The shower has body wash, shampoo & conditioner, along with lotion and hand sanitizer. There ‘s a hair dryer & a magnifying mirror in the bathroom.
The cozy space has 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed, there’s a full bath, tub/shower. I welcome your pets, $70 fee to cover additional cleaning & sanitizing steps following each visit. The quantity will affect the daily price if over 2 pets. Over 2 pets will be $30/day additional. Our cozy living room has a sleeper sofa and the 3-season room lets you spread out. We have a washer & dryer, with laundry detergent for your convenience. You’ll love our quiet, peaceful setting. Come relax, read, use the yoga mat, have a glass of wine while enjoying the birds and all that nature has to show you!
My cottage boasts a large almost fully-fenced yard with fire pit, charcoal grill & private patio. Along the creek, there is 20 feet, where there is no fencing, just foliage & trees. It’s a very quiet area, if you’re seeking reflection and solitude. Come and enjoy this piece of paradise.
I take every effort to clean the cottage top to bottom, between each guests’ booking. I use only organically grounded products and solutions in cleaning Tulip Cottage.
Guests can enjoy the entire house, your own fenced-in yard, ( if you have pets please bring their crates so you don’t leave them alone & free, also bring poop bags to pick-up after your fur babies), enjoy evening fires in the burning pit or grill-out on the charcoal patio grill, as well as venture out on your small craft using your own pier, to paddle on the creek leading to Big Lake’s 2nd basin. A neighborhood boat launch is just across the street from the cottage if you bring your own fishing or speed boat. There is no public beach however there is a new, quite long public pier that you can fish from and a boat launch on the other side of the lake. You can enjoy bicycling, walks, time on the water or enjoying gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. You’ll be within 7 miles of Indiana’s Chain O’Lakes State Park, for hiking, picnics and they rent canoes & kayaks as well. There’s a paddle trail to literally paddle from one lake to the next and the next. You can paddle & explore for miles!
Other things to note -
There’s a white noise device available in one bedroom. And an iPhone dock, clock/alarm in the other bedroom. Both bedrooms have new queen beds and each has a task reading light if you enjoy reading in bed. There’s a living room lamp with USB ports and if the cottage loses power, the lamp stays illuminated for 24 hours. The charcoal grill comes with grilling utensils and a grill mitt. The fire pit comes with skewers, a cast iron skillet, and a grilling basket to fry your fish after you catch it! . Firewood bundles can be purchased here for $5. I provide your first wood bundle. Don’t forget to bring your charcoal and lighter fluid. If you forget, I can help with that! You can rent kayaks from me, life jackets, I also have dog life jackets of varying sizes and paddles here too. Kayaks rent for $75/person for the duration of your stay. I welcome pets but I do have a house rule asking that guests keep their pets off the furniture and out of the beds. There will be a $200 added charge if dog hair is found on the bed linens, or on the furniture, when I clean up and do the laundry. A quantity over 2 pets will affect your daily price. $30/day is added if you have more than 2 pets. The $200 charge also applies if you’ve smoked inside. Please understand I want each guest to experience a spotless and clean stay :)
I live next door ( in the brown house) so am available to answer any questions-that’s what I’m here for. I have 2 dogs of my own and they stay within my own fenced yard. I look forward to welcoming you.

Property manager

Sally Cronin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strip beds for check-out keep whites separated

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (55.7 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total pets
Note from host: Crates pets when you leave & poop bags.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Rags in closet for spills, don’t use white towels.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wawasee and Chain O' Lakes State Park, while Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 15 min drive
  • Webster Lake - 26 min drive
  • Lake Wawasee - 29 min drive
  • Big Barbee Lake - 30 min drive
  • Tippecanoe Lake - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tri-Lakes Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Portside Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Timmy's Nook - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Port Side Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Access Cottage, fenced, private, pet friendly, sleeps 6 with sleeper sofa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Lake Access Cottage, fenced, private, pet friendly, sleeps 6 with sleeper sofa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Access Cottage, fenced, private, pet friendly, sleeps 6 with sleeper sofa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Access Cottage, fenced, private, pet friendly, sleeps 6 with sleeper sofa located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Chain O' Lakes State Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Parkview Whitley Hospital. Webster Lake and Diamond Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kollin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet cottage
My coworker and I were in the area for work we stayed a little longer than 2 weeks and loved it. Its right by the lake so theres plenty of fishing and lake activities to do. We rented kayaks from the host and fish all over the lake. The house itself is small but very cozy. Has everything you need and more. The property is well kept we spent a lot of time in the backyard just relaxing listening to the birds chirp. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a nice relaxing stay away from the city. I hope we come back to the area and get to stay here again.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for what we needed!
We came to Ft. Wayne for a wedding and we were thankful for Sally’s hospitality for our stay. It was a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024