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Historical School House with Lake James chain access

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Experience the charm of Angola's historic West Ward School, built in 1875. This unique home is a blend of architectural history and modern comforts, offering proximity to Trine University, Pokagon State Park, wineries, antique shops and The Outlet Shops. Guests can enjoy Lake James chain of lakes access with a dock for their boat.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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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.

Historical School House with Lake James chain access

Ever want to stay in a historical place? Well this could be a good fit for you. This home was originally West Ward School built in 1875. It operated as a school until 1912. In 1935 a couple purchased and converted the building into their home. In 1967 Knight and Lucille Whitman purchased the home where she lived until 2001. Lucille had a high end dress and beauty shop here in Angola for decades. She was ahead of her time! You can enjoy all of the architectural attributes inside as well as outside. This property is close to Trine University, several golf courses, Pokagon State Park, wineries, antique shops, The Outlet Shops and the Lake James Chain of Lakes. A unique added benefit of this home is that it ALSO includes a place to dock your boat with Lake James chain of lakes access! Bring your own boat or rent one. Enjoy the very best of both worlds.

Angola is listed as one of the top 12 charming small towns in Indiana.

. https://www.purewow.com/family/small-towns-indiana

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
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

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Historical School House
Historical School House With Lake James Chain Access Angola

About the area

Located in Angola, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pokagon State Park and Ball Lake Nature Preserve, while Center For Performing Arts and Pleasant Lake History Museum are cultural highlights. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Trine University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Zollner Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fox Lake - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake James Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 19 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck Lake Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historical School House with Lake James chain access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historical School House with Lake James chain access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historical School House with Lake James chain access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historical School House with Lake James chain access located?

Located in the heart of Angola, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Trine University, Zollner Golf Club and Center For Performing Arts. Lions Park and Booth Lake are also within 15 minutes.

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