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

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services
Interior
Escape to the lake life at this peaceful 3-bedroom cottage. Unwind on the relaxing deck with a fire pit, perfect for outdoor dining and fishing, or stroll along the lakeside front for scenic views. Inside, feel right at home with a fully stocked kitchen and cozy living room featuring a large flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

We offer rental of (2) kayaks for additional fee. You may fish from our dock.

We have hosted many visitors and book on some different platforms - and have a superhost rating.

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet Fee $125
2 Kayak Rentak $50

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 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

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

House
House W Boat Dock & Swimming
Lake House Cottage - w Boat Dock & Swimming Monticello

About the area

Map
Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • Monticello City Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Whyte Horse Winery - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Shafer - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 16 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Monticello - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sycamore Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Monticello City Park, Whyte Horse Winery and White County Memorial Hospital. IU Health White Memorial Hospital and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zdenka J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lRelaxing and enjoyable

Had a great time with family. Did not need for anything. Very clean and convenient. Owners very nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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

TARA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sept trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small family vaca

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

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

6/10 Okay

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family, near Indiana Beach

Clean, comfortable, & close to everything we needed. The hosts are thoughtful & responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

dave f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This is our second time staying here. Very clean and comfortable home. Great location close to Lake Freeman and Tall Timbers where we dock our boat. Shawn is a great host. Very responsive, and easy to work with. We lost our dog a few weeks before our trip to cancer. We had planned to bring her on this trip. She was with us the first time we stayed here and she loved the house. Shawn was so sympathetic and it meant alot to us during this difficult time. We will be back again. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Very enjoyable!!!!! I really meant to leave a Big thank you, but slipped my mind. You and hubby were so kind… that great Hoosier hospitality!! Thanks so much for showing that to us !!, Jim and I and my brother and sister…Bob andBetty thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and cozy

We had a group of six at this cottage gor 2 nights. We were all pleased with the cottage! It was clean and well stocked with pretty much any household items or amenities you could ask for. The beds were comfortable and even though it's a small cottage, all six of us stayed very comfortably and never felt cramped. The deck is fantastic. The grill works but isn't the greatest, but the seating and the fireplace make it a great place to hang out near the water. Dock is great for fishing but a smaller step down would make kayaking right from their property much easier. There is also a loose step on the deck which needs attention. I'm sure the property owners will have fixed it before anyone even reads this review. It's nice and quiet in the evening. All electricity and plumbing worked great. Things in the home are a little dated. I only mention this because it seems to matter to some people. If you're looking for a brand new luxury stay, this isn't it. But if you're looking for a cozy comfortable and adorable place to relax, you've found it. We all enjoyed our stay and before we even left our friends and family were thinking about the next trip! We will happily stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Golf get away

The property was fantastic. Prime location. Had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023