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NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!

BRAND NEW lake house, custom designed for the comfort of large families & groups on vacation. This listing includes the main house PLUS an attached in law suite apartment that is perfect for those that want to be with the group but need a separate space or extra privacy (grandparents, families with small kids).

PROPERTY (AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY) HIGHLIGHTS
-In total, sleeps 15 in beds. Main house accommodates 10 people + the attached Apartment sleeps 5.
-Brand new custom home offers granite, hardwood floors, on demand unlimited hot water, central heat/AC, custom lighting.
-Professionally designed interior offers an aesthetic to please the most discerning guest. We've been told "this place is way too nice to be a rental home." That is because it is our private lake residence, not a cheaply furnished investment home. No expense was spared, and we'd like to share it with you. -Amazing 180 degree views of the lake and roller coasters. The best views on the lake.
-High-end A/V (60” flatscreen, Yahama sound, indoor/outdoor speakers)
-Fast internet WiFi, Comcast Xfinity cable & DVD/Bluray
-Enjoy campfires at night right next to the water
-Grill with ease on the 2 large Weber natural gas grill on the lakeside
-Lounge gear—multiple hammocks, comfortable sofas & patio furniture
-Dine & hang al fresco on the two private screened porches with comfortable upholstered outdoor furniture and dining space.
-Designer level furniture from Restoration Hardware, Room and Board, Pottery Barn, Arhaus and more.
-All high-end mattresses and linens (Posturepedic, Stearns and Foster, etc)
-Flat screen TV's in bedrooms.
-Bunk beds and “flop” room in Bedroom 3 designed for tucking kids in for movie night while the adults stay up and play.
-Very kid-friendly property. Swingset, beach/sand area with toys and games (croquet, etc)
-Firewood provided on the property. All you need to bring is food, drinks and beach towels.

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
-Private beach/sandbox, dock & 120 feet of water frontage. Dock your boat or you can even walk to the boat rental and drive it over.
-Amazing summer sunrises and sets over lake from the screened patio. -
-Historic Drive in Movie Theater (5 mins)
-Great golfing at Tippecanoe Country Club (5 mins) (public can play)
-Winery- fun for tastings. Whyte Horse Winery (10 mins)
-Canoe Trips & Horseback riding
-There is literally something for everyone at this location.
-Chicago summer getaway for families & couples (~2hr drive)
-Indianapolis summer getaway for families & couples (~1hr drive)

WINTER HIGHLIGHTS
-Outdoor covered Hot tub lakeside
-Nothing like hot chocolate by the campfire looking out over the frozen lake
-Cozy Fireplace surrounded by incredible views
-Sledding right on the property
-Snowmobiling on lake (if frozen enough!)
-Chicago winter getaway (only a 2hr drive)
-Indianapolis winter getaway (only a 1hr drive)

FIVE REASONS TO VISIT PIPER HOUSE ON LAKE SHAFER:
1. Truly a unique place. Enjoy all the very best of lakefront living/boating.
2. Nothing else nice enough for your tastes? We get it...that is why we built this place! Fully stocked, totally comfortable, high end everything. You won't want to leave. There is nothing like it around.
3. Have a big/diverse age group of people you'd like to vacation with? We've got you covered from everyone from infants to elderly. Babies: we've got an infant and can offer all the baby/child proofing supplies you need. Kids & Teenagers: they are hard to please sometimes. Not here. Adults: Elderly: home is on one level, at the top of the hill.
4. Family reunion? Get together for a close group of old friends? Nothing creates memories like a lake vacation. Bring your boat down, toast old memories by the fire pit and let all the cousins play together at the amusement park, beach and wooded grounds together.
5. Just need some peace and quiet? Maybe you need a working vacation to actually get something worthwhile done—finally start that business, write that novel, work on your album, get to coding your startup product or just catch up on all the projects you really care about (which you never seem to have time for). Life is short—do what you love! Our high-speed internet with views overlooking the lake can provide exactly the tools and quiet inspiration you need to spark your creativity—winter, spring, summer or fall. Stay for a weekend, full week or month (discounts available for multi-week rentals in the off-seasons)…whatever it takes. Life is short. Live it.

Property manager

Heidi

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Family parties are ok if approved by hosts
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

NEW Modern Lake House + apt for 15 W/hot TUB

About the neighborhood

Map
Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pine View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sycamore Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! located?

This family-friendly Monticello vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great home for a group of adults

Big house, very nice host!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Amazing Ladies Weekend!

Fantastic property, plenty of space for everyone! Comfortable bedrooms, extremely clean and kitchen was well stocked! Huge hot tube, gorgeous property with beautiful lake views. Highly recommend and great communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Top shelf accommodations

The best equipped and user-friendly we have ever stayed at. We all loved this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great lake house!

This was the perfect spot for our family of 8 to spend the weekend! We had a range from teens to Grand Parents in town for a graduation and the house was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone and such a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

LOVED IT

This place was great. It’s literally 5 minutes walking to Indiana Beach. The property has direct access to the lake and has many great amenities. It’s very likely the best place to stay in all of Monticello. Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Lake-side and Amusement Park!!

This is our third time staying at this property and we already booked a weekend for next year. Heidi's house is great for 3 families, each with their own restroom and bedrooms to accommodate multiple kids. We swam in the lake, and hot tub - walked to the amusement park, it was great! The swing set is really for younger kids - so just keep that in mind, but it didn't matter to us because there was so many other things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Great house with great amenities!

We had 4 families stay in the house. Each couple got their own room, and the kids shared the two bunk rooms. The separation between the two spaces was perfect for letting the little ones nap throughout the day! Great outdoor spaces too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

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

Perfect weekend with family!

The Piper house was absolutely wonderful! Everything is as pictured. The location is perfect for walking to and from the Indiana Beach Amusement Park. Communication was excellent with very thorough instructions and prompt responses. No issues whatsoever. We are already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great house for a large group.

The owner Heidi was friendly, the house was well appointed and well stocked. Had a great time with a large group of multiple ages. Lots of toys and lots of quite spots too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Annual Family Trip

This is our third year at Piper House and our family loves staying here. It’s located across from the boat rental, so super easy to get a day of boating in. The house is laid out perfectly for our kids and their families. Having two kitchens, laundry on-site and one large dining space is essential for our growing family. The owners are responsive and have been fantastic to work with before, during and after our stay. We are booked for next year, and we look forward to being back at Piper House! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie a H.

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

Get away

Very nice and well equipped with kitchen dishes And pots and pans,bedding,towels,soaps,lotion,everything one would need in the kitchen area. Boat rental right across from where we stayed,had a pontoon for several days,everyone enjoyed that. Firewood for the fire pit,we had somoras one night,kids liked that and the play area too. There werec12 of us and plenty of room,two screened in porches and the Hugh hot tub were a big hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly r.

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

Annual trip

We have been staying in this property for over five years. We’ve been coming to the area for 38 years. We love the house it’s perfect for our needs and a great location. The owners are great and always very responsive. It’s a great run property beautiful house, beautiful decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

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

Family Affair

Pace was perfect for all ages. Very well equipped. Kids walked to amusement park every day!! Nearby restaurants were family friendly. Play yard was a godsend for the little ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Indy500 Mathis Tradition

This is our second stay at the Piperhouse which fits perfectly for our growing family. The layout, the location, the lake, and with a teen, the amusement park, were perfect. The communication with the owners is pleasant and very timely! The pictures are accurate and well kept! We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

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

Spring break 2023

Heidi was a very responsive host! She was there to answer any questions we had during our stay. The house was beautiful and exactly as pictured. We had a great time making memories with our kids and grandkids! Our grandson left toys there and Heidi made sure they were returned to us! Thanks again for a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Columbus, OH

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

Perfect Lake Home for Large Group

The property itself is in very good condition with high-end finishes. There was 15 of us, 8 adults and 7 kids, and everyone had a bed to sleep in. The kitchen(s) had all the pots/pans/utensils that we needed. The hot tub was large and in excellent condition. The house is on Lake Shaffer. The kids had a good time jumping off the dock and swimming. Boat rental place is just across the bridge which made it very easy to rent a boat for the day. Indiana Beach Amusement Park is walkable and kids enjoyed the day there. No complaints whatsoever with the property. 5 star VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Friends Fall Weekend Get-away

We stayed at this house with our family of four, and two additional families. We had 6 adults and 7 children ages 1-10. The house was perfect! Each family had their own private space and bathroom. The home was very kid friendly with a great swing set. The kids also went fishing and were constantly playing outside. The home's location was perfect for walking to Indiana Beach, avoiding having to load children into the car! And the kids of course loved Indiana Beach! The house was clean when we arrived, and beds were comfy. Plenty of towels which was helpful. Heidi and Scott were extremely responsive and provided lots of helpful information about the area. So grateful they are willing to share their wonderful home! We will definitely be staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

karin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Very nice house but not the location

First of all I want to say that the owner was excellent in communicating everything. There were amenities broken and she had them replaced immediately which was very nice. The house itself is very nice - but I would not say it is NEW anymore - like a broken towel bar in the bathroom and sinks that don't drain and worn furniture. But it is a nice house. I did not care for the location. With the pictures of the backyard I thought this was in a wooded area - but it is not. It is next to a lot of single campground type cabins that are in the process of being renovated/built and an empty lot where it looks like something burned down but was left. The area might be going through some changes but it appears to be mostly owned by someone building campground type cabins. It is a short walk to the park but it is the back entrance you are entering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

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

Amazing lake weekend with friends

This is absolutely the best VRBO house I’ve ever stayed in! I am one of a group of 8 college friends who vacation together every summer along with our kids, but this being the 10th year of vacationing together, we decided to do a trip without the kids and this was the perfect spot for our group. We took advantage of all the incredible amenities at this place—hot tub, fire pit, boat dock (easily rented a pontoon for a day from the boat rental place directly across from the property), screened-in porches, gas grill, floats and pool noodles for swimming, even nice robes for lazy mornings spent reading, drinking coffee, and playing board games. The kitchen was well-stocked with all of the appliances we needed to cook our meals at the house. Heidi is a very attentive host and the house has so many little things to make it more comfortable, such as sound machines in the bedrooms and dimmers on almost all of the light switches. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay while enjoying the lake and time together with friends… now we just have to bring the kids back to enjoy it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel J.

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

Ultimate Family Vacay

This is the perfect location for a large family. We had a large group with ages ranging from 11 months to 68 years old. This house had something for everyone. It was fully stocked with everything you would need to feel at home. Heidi made it very easy for a family to travel. She definitely took time to make sure her guests are well taken care of. The home had beautiful comfortable furniture and beds. There were high chairs and pack n play for our baby. The shed was fully stocked of items to take out on the lake. The swing set entertained the children for hours. There is a boat rental directly across from the dock and a 3 min walk to the Indiana Beach amusement park. Heidi also had great restaurant recommendations along with activities nearby. We visited the Crooked Creek horse farm and went horse back riding and had a wonderful time. Our kids also loved being able to fish straight from the dock. We caught lots of bluegill, minoes and a couple baby turtles with our nets. We truly had a wonderful stay. Heidi is an amazing host, the house was very clean and we would 100% come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer!!

This home had every need thought of. It's layout is so nice for 3 separate families to stay comfortable. It's like there were 3 separate 'wings' for each family. It's great for small children because of the swing play area. It's on a hill away from the lake - which is kinda nice to not worry about them getting into the lake unattended. We rented a boat (pontoon) 1 day for 3 hours. We ALL enjoyed riding around the lake (and the views of the amusement park on the lake were awesome) and stopped a couple places to jump out and swim. So much FUN. The boat rental is right across the bay and was so easy to pull up to the dock and load it up for our day trip. Swimming by the house dock was really nice!! So relaxing. It's not a beach you can walk into though, have to enter from the end of the dock. But, with floaties the little ones were able to swim out into the lake with the rest of us. It is a 5 min walk to the amusement park! We had 2 wonderful fun-packed days at the park! Was so nice to walk home for lunch and rest the little ones and then go back and stay into the evening. Heidi was always available for questions and made sure we were comfortable. Want to go back!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg T.

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

Beautiful home and great experience!

We had a great stay at the Piper House! We loved that the owner Heidi had great communication with us...everything was there that we could possibly need at the house. Plenty of garbage bags, dish soap, blankets, pillows, toys in the shed, rafts. You name it-the house had it. It also helped that everything was labeled for easy access. There was laundry detergent in the laundry room so you could wash and dry a load without having to worry about running out to get laundry supplies. The house was BEAUTIFUL, super clean, and the layout was great and very accommodating with more than one family in the house. The view of the lake was perfect, and the kids entertained themselves for hours on the playground in the backyard. The stairs down to the lake were blocked off which was nice for the younger kids. The driveway was nice and long so the kids used scooters and there was a gate at the end of it which was also nice safety wise from a parent perspective. The home was in a perfect location within close walking distance to Indiana Beach Amusement Park which was a huge plus as well. There was only one con and it had nothing to do with the home or the owner. The water by the pier was green and murky with an algae looking appearance. It may have just been the time of the year but we envisioned swimming by the pier or laying on the rafts but were not able to do so until we rented a boat and drove further out. All in all, 5 star review. Perfect place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

The best

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Excellent Stay!

The house is beautiful, well-stocked and the owner is so communicative and accommodating. Tons of sleeping space! You literally just need your clothes and toothbrush. If you’re missing something, or don’t want to cook, there’s plenty of essentials and restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. Absolutely loved our experience. Thanks Heidi!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Friends Fall Weekend Get-away (Take 2!)

This is the second year in a row we stayed at this property for a friends fall weekend get-away. It met all expectations yet again. Clean, organized, accurate listing, and great correspondence with owners (Heidi)! The only word of advice (which has nothing to do with the owners or property) is if you are wanting to go to the amusement park, it was NOT open in October like it was in 2021. We still had a great time, the weather was great and we were able to enjoy fishing, the swing set, bon fires and the hot tub. We had 6 adults and 7 kids ages 2-9. Plenty of room for all 3 families. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022