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

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining

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

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Angola, IN
  • Popular LocationLake James5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrine University11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPokagon State Park16 min drive
  • AirportFort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 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. Lake James Golf Club and Glendarin Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park. 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 an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
Map
Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Jimmerson Lake - 5 min drive
  • Lake James - 5 min drive
  • Lake James Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Trine University - 11 min drive
  • Pokagon State Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 21 min drive
  • Fort Wayne Intl. Airport (FWA) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 10 min drive
  • Wendy's - 8 min drive
  • Wings Etc - 11 min drive

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

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

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

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.
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