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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m

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  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Albion, IN
  • Chain O' Lakes State Park
    15 min drive
  • Webster Lake
    26 min drive
  • Lake Wawasee
    29 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About this property

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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, a $70 fee will cover additional cleaning & sanitizing steps following each visit. The quantity will affect the daily price if over 1 pet. Over 1 pet, please message me with your pets details, sizes, quantity etc. 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 channel, 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, also bring poop bags. You can 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 channel 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 1 pet will affect your daily price. Message me with your pets’ details, size, quantity, etc. The $200 charge also applies if you’ve smoked inside or if the cottage is left “dirty & used” At check-out. 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 or if you need additional paper products etc. 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.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 8 mi (12.9 km) from Chain O' Lakes State Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Parkview Whitley Hospital
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Albion cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Sally Cronin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-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

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (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
  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of 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)

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Crate pets when you leave, bring 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Russell M., Nashville TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but a couple of drawbacks
The only things I would say are drawbacks about this place, when we put our dog food by the back door it was covered by ants, I do mean covered. We moved it across the room and away from that wall/door it was ok. Secondly the radiant heating that runs on a thermostat does not work. We used space heaters. They worked well enough after waking up a couple of times to adjust the temerature to get them set right. Third, the TVs are just antenna TVs. There is WIFI but the tvs are not. The place was cute, quaint, clean. Sally was helpful and super nice, even made muffins for us she left in the fridge. Was a nice stay for a copuple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake retreat with gracious host.
Sally was a gracious host. She was very kind, generous and eager to please and meet your needs. Sally even delivered some of her garden vegetables and fruits for me to enjoy. The house was very clean and well maintained. It’s a guest house behind the main house with its own private yard and steps to the lake (behind the main house.) It is dated but it’s what you see in the pictures. It has all the basic essentials and was perfect for a low key weekend getaway. The lake was clean and very beautiful but it is a 10mph only lake with very limited open speed times. If a quite lake is what you are looking for than this lake is perfect. I caught only 3 bass in 2 days but it was very hot. Supposedly it’s a good fishing lake but there were hardly many boats out there. Regardless it’s a beautiful setup and I highly recommend Sally’s place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Small Cottage
Stayed for a few days and was pleasantly surprised. Comfortable place and we love the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
It was a nice place for my husband and I to get away. The hostess was in contact with us about our reservation and what was already at the location. She was available for any questions we might have. The place was very clean and homey. The only thing was the uncomfortable bed and there wasnt much of a water front. Everything else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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