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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Lake Shafer
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tippecanoe Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Monticello

Located within a 5-minute walk of Lake Shafer, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pine View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sycamore Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬10 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.

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Heidi

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: Family parties are ok if approved by hosts
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

NEW Modern Lake House + apt for 15 W/hot TUB

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

Located steps from High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing, this vacation home is in Monticello, and within a 10-minute walk of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Lake Shafer. You'll also find Tippecanoe Country Club and Pine View Golf Course within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Does NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University), which is about 27.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Yes, every accommodation at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean O., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for family fun

Hosts have set up an incredible place that is perfect for a family getaway. The proximity to Indiana Beach and other great activities (boating, fishing kayaking) make this a real gem. Definitely would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Time

Beautiful house ... enjoyed our time great memories made !!! Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, comfortable beds, clean, nice hot tub and fire pit. Great to be a 5-10 min walk to amusement park. Attached apartment worked well for daughters family with little ones
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home!

Lots of room, very well-kept, and a one block walk to the amusement park plus a swing set on the property and easy access to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Purdue Graduation Stay

We rented The Piper House for a long weekend for a graduation from Purdue. The house was everything it displayed and more. Warm inviting and comfortable for a large family. Everything was very clean and well equipped for your stay. The best part of our stay was the owner!! Our trip had some unforeseen issues caused by mother nature and the owner was terrific in trying to help resolve the issues we encountered with grace and understand even though what we were experiencing was of no fault to the property or themselves. We will rent this house again if we are in the area for an extended period.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Exceptional

From the moment I booked I received nothing but exceptional service from Heidi! Once we arrived I noticed the small details. The noise machines in each room, which put the teenager and young children to sleep with ease, the extra blankets for the extra breeze on the cool nights down the never ended supply of hot water and pressure. That’s amazing considering 14 people needed to shower! If Disney World had an parallel universe, it would be this!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for a group of adults

Big house, very nice host!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Westfield, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Ladies Weekend!

Fantastic property, plenty of space for everyone! Comfortable bedrooms, extremely clean and kitchen was well stocked! Huge hot tube, gorgeous property with beautiful lake views. Highly recommend and great communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake-side and Amusement Park!!

This is our third time staying at this property and we already booked a weekend for next year. Heidi's house is great for 3 families, each with their own restroom and bedrooms to accommodate multiple kids. We swam in the lake, and hot tub - walked to the amusement park, it was great! The swing set is really for younger kids - so just keep that in mind, but it didn't matter to us because there was so many other things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top shelf accommodations

The best equipped and user-friendly we have ever stayed at. We all loved this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie a H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Very nice and well equipped with kitchen dishes And pots and pans,bedding,towels,soaps,lotion,everything one would need in the kitchen area. Boat rental right across from where we stayed,had a pontoon for several days,everyone enjoyed that. Firewood for the fire pit,we had somoras one night,kids liked that and the play area too. There werec12 of us and plenty of room,two screened in porches and the Hugh hot tub were a big hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie l., memphis tn

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend with family!

The Piper house was absolutely wonderful! Everything is as pictured. The location is perfect for walking to and from the Indiana Beach Amusement Park. Communication was excellent with very thorough instructions and prompt responses. No issues whatsoever. We are already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

karin r., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice house but not the location

First of all I want to say that the owner was excellent in communicating everything. There were amenities broken and she had them replaced immediately which was very nice. The house itself is very nice - but I would not say it is NEW anymore - like a broken towel bar in the bathroom and sinks that don't drain and worn furniture. But it is a nice house. I did not care for the location. With the pictures of the backyard I thought this was in a wooded area - but it is not. It is next to a lot of single campground type cabins that are in the process of being renovated/built and an empty lot where it looks like something burned down but was left. The area might be going through some changes but it appears to be mostly owned by someone building campground type cabins. It is a short walk to the park but it is the back entrance you are entering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVED IT

This place was great. It’s literally 5 minutes walking to Indiana Beach. The property has direct access to the lake and has many great amenities. It’s very likely the best place to stay in all of Monticello. Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Trip

This is our third year at Piper House and our family loves staying here. It’s located across from the boat rental, so super easy to get a day of boating in. The house is laid out perfectly for our kids and their families. Having two kitchens, laundry on-site and one large dining space is essential for our growing family. The owners are responsive and have been fantastic to work with before, during and after our stay. We are booked for next year, and we look forward to being back at Piper House! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lake house!

This was the perfect spot for our family of 8 to spend the weekend! We had a range from teens to Grand Parents in town for a graduation and the house was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone and such a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house with great amenities!

We had 4 families stay in the house. Each couple got their own room, and the kids shared the two bunk rooms. The separation between the two spaces was perfect for letting the little ones nap throughout the day! Great outdoor spaces too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Home for Large Group

The property itself is in very good condition with high-end finishes. There was 15 of us, 8 adults and 7 kids, and everyone had a bed to sleep in. The kitchen(s) had all the pots/pans/utensils that we needed. The hot tub was large and in excellent condition. The house is on Lake Shaffer. The kids had a good time jumping off the dock and swimming. Boat rental place is just across the bridge which made it very easy to rent a boat for the day. Indiana Beach Amusement Park is walkable and kids enjoyed the day there. No complaints whatsoever with the property. 5 star VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023