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Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue

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Outdoor dining
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Monticello City Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Whyte Horse Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Monticello City Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Whyte Horse Winery - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Shafer - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Purdue University - 45 min drive - 52.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Monticello - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬4 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.

Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue

**** freshly painted and all new carpet in 2023!
A peaceful retreat for those who would like to get away from the hectic work week or city life. The cozy interior of this cottage is welcoming and comfortable for traveling guests to feel right at home. Bedrooms include 1 master with queen, 2nd bedroom with queen, bedroom 3 has full daybed with full size mattress. (3 total beds) along with living room couch. And maybe the best part is the Relaxing deck back - perfect for board games, as well as the fire pit and deck chairs and table for outdoor dining - and even fishing. It’s the perfect oasis away from it all!

The neighborhood is super friendly and walkable! You can walk all along the lake side front for a scenic stroll. And we even share the neighborhood with Indianas Largest Boat, the Madam Carroll (which operates several days of the week dockside so stop on over for a cold beverage and maybe some live music). Steps away are also The Sportsman Inn for food and drink and The Scoreboard & Kopesetic Beer factory - brewery and pizza place! *** we are only 6 miles from Indiana Beach!
Conveniently located - Purdue 30 min.

Get away from it all in this quaint 3 bdrm cottage (on the inlet) leading into lake freeman. peaceful views, fantastic deck with fishing access. No direct swimming access. Feel right at home & ready to relax! Sit around the quiet firepit, You wont want to leave the lake life! Friendly Neighborhood is walkable or bring a bike to enjoy.

Bring your own boat if you’d like - we have a dock available. (For fishing also)

We do allow well behaved pets - there will be a $125 pet fee charge for your stay.

We supply majority of basic kitchen needs / linens / the basics. If you have any specific questions on what we have stocked, please let me know! (Dishes, utensils, coffee maker, even some boardgames, books for your enjoyment, washer and dryer also included as well as a Google-enabled speaker for easy music.

Large flat-screen TV in living room if you must come in from the relaxing deck... and because part of the lake life is unplugging, we have a nice library of books for your enjoyment as well as board and card games also.

We offer high speed WiFi, Netflix, onDemand tv / movies - a perfect spot for WFH environment.
. You may fish from our dock.

We have hosted many visitors and book on some different platforms - and have a superhost rating.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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

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Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes there was everything that we needed for a weeks stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and close to everything you need winery is right across the water would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was very clean. The host was very welcoming and the house had everything we could have needed. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans. There is a brand new nice deck on the back over looking the canal. Thank you for opening your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and host

Nice neighborhood to stay in, very close to lake, and close to dining. Plenty of room with comfortable furnishings. Great host, very responsive and thoughtful. Enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zdenka J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed two night. Everything was good. They are very responsive. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway!

Everything about this property was amazing. We could not have asked for an easier check-in/out process and the property was just as described. We enjoyed the view from the deck every morning and night and even played a couple of games provided by the owners. I would recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy a little getaway with the family as it is very close to the amusement park, drive-in theater, and so many great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family location

We keep coming back here year after year for a reason. Clean, comfortable, close to everything we want to do in the area, & the hosts are friendly people who care about your experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda W., Clemmons, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Disappointed.

Leak in toilet, damp towels put away in cabinet. Damp/wet towels left in washer. Lots of ants in kitchen. Had to leave a day early due to family illness. Host offered a partial refund which was nice, I did not request it.Not sure how this property got a premier status. I have had the pleasure of staying at several VRBO properties. My one and only disappointment
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake birthday celebration

This property had everything we needed and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and convenient location

Used the location due to the proximity to Jasper Pulaski Sandhill Crane Observation Tower. Accommodations were great. Clean and they take pets! Would definitely use again should the need arise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Herbert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 37 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sept trip

Very nice place, enjoyed our stay! Loved this town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small family vaca

Cute and cozy great for the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay... it was the best birthday getaway.... The catfish are huge... Turtles are planty... Everything was provided as listed... we only left out for groceries... will definitely try to book it again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable & clean

This property has hosted our family of 4 for three summers in a row & we will keep coming back! The home is in excellent condition & has everything that we need to be comfortable. It is in close proximity to all of our favorite area activities while having a secluded & relaxing setting. 5 stars for good reason!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A place to sleep, but needs fixed up and updated.

Walking into this place it looked great. It was clean and comfortable. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. The ice maker in the fridge was nice to have. However the house needs fixed up in some areas. In the bathroom the flooring is buckling near the tub, which could be a fall risk with wet feet. The dryer did not dry, so we had to pack wet clothes and bring them home. The curtain brackets were loose and seemed like they were about to fall out of the wall while we adjusted the curtains. The legs of the glass coffee table were wiggly. Traveling with two kids 2 and under, I was worried the legs were going to break everytime they bumped into the coffee table. Overall, this house provided us with a comfortable place to sleep, and a kitchen to cook in, but I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property itself needs some TLC. It’s not a bad place to stay but doesn’t appear it’s been updated or kept up on. Both bolts had fallen out of one of the beds causing the headboard to hit the wall anytime you moved. The bracket for one of the blinds was missing a piece so when you tried to adjust it the entire thing fell. The deck next to the water was overgrown causing it to be very difficult to walk on it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and clean

It was exactly as pictured. It was quiet and clean and appeared to have all the comforts of home. We were visiting Purdue(30-40 minute drive away) for family weekend so we did not spend a lot of time here but we enjoyed breakfast on the deck overlooking the water. Host was friendly and very responsive to our questions. We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

karon/no p.

Liked: Cleanliness

OLD friends annual reunion

Loved the patio, but not the murky canal. Thought we would have better view of lake. Thanks Caleb for patience with thermostat. Found everything we needed except working wine bottle opener.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Friends Get-Away

This was a wonderful place for our group of 3 to have a quiet friends get-away. The home was very clean. The bedrooms were comfortable. The living room area was cozy. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs. We especially enjoyed spending time together on the back deck. The hosts were quickly responsive to our questions. We'd definitely return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Comfortable and Relaxing

We had a comfortable and relaxing stay at this lakeside cottage. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you need like coffee, sugar and spices. We enjoyed grilling out and eating on their back deck. Beds were comfortable. Had a lovely walk in their neighborhood to view Lake Freeman/Tippecanoe River. It is close to amusement park. Hosts are super kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

Very nice, clean property. Great area. We unfortunately did not have much time at the property due to visiting family in the area-we felt it was a wonderful oasis after a long day at Indiana Beach- the very cool air conditioning was a big plus during the recent humid hot weather. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023