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

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

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Screened porch + hot tub
102 ft of private Lake Shafer frontage with dock
Hot tub with lake views
Kitchen/Dining in Main House
Dining/Living Room of Main House

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Popular LocationLake Shafer5 min walk
  • Popular LocationHigh Speed Naskart Gokart Racing5 min walk
  • Popular LocationIndiana Beach Amusement Resort6 min walk
  • AirportIndianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Sleeping Nook

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Exterior
Luxury Rustic Estate on Lake Freeman
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (137 reviews)
Luxury Rustic Estate on Lake Freeman

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Family parties are ok if approved by hosts

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PROM parties or under age(21) renters, no exceptions.
Renters must get special permission from owners for any Bachelor/Bachelorette parties in advance. Exterior of house is under monitored 24 hr video
Hot tub use is at your own risk. Swimming in the lake is at your own risk.

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
Note from host: Family parties are ok if approved by hosts
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Monticello

Located in Monticello, this vacation home is on the waterfront. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.
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Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 5 min walk
  • High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing - 5 min walk
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk
  • Pine View Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 8 min walk
  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Sycamore Drive In - 10 min drive
  • Wendy's - 10 min drive
  • Anglers Restaurant - 7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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