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Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be

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A room with a large window overlooking a lake, a sign reading "Leinenkugel's Join Us Out Here", and a "Lake Rules" sign on the wall.
A rustic kitchen with a dining table, yellow chairs, a refrigerator, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a stove.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a kettle on the counter.
A small white cabin with large windows and a porch with four Adirondack chairs in red, yellow, and green.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Wawasee

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Syracuse, IN
  • Place, Lake Wawasee
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Gate Theater
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Syracuse

Located in Syracuse, this cabin is on a lake. South Shore Golf Club and Wawasee Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Oppenheim Woods and Lake Wawasee. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Syracuse, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Wawasee - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Michiana Event Center - 36 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 36 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 37 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 37 min drive - 49.7 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The River Coffeehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barbee Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,573, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cabin on a Private, Serene Lake — Lake Life the Way It Used to Be located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Lake Wawasee and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Shore Golf Club. Dewart Lake and Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Very enjoyable and love the views. This was our second stay and enjoyed it just as much or more than the first. Already planning another stay next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property right on the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin. Nice host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin on a beautiful lake! The hosts were very kind and friendly. Looking forward to making this a yearly visit.Everything you need is provided. Kitchen equipment, outdoor activities, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Very quiet and relaxing. Nice view. The fishing was fun. The owners were wonderful. Loved the cottage; I hope to return sometime with our grandson. I know he would have a blast. I really didn't want to leave. Really enjoyed our time there. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and excellent value. Comfortable spot and prefect for 1-2 people. Nice quiet location with beautiful view. Clean, well equipped and great communication by host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’d love to leave a bad review so that we could get this property all to ourselves. That wouldn’t be right though. Great property, incredible views, nice owners and pet-friendly. Perfect for an empty nesters retreat. We will be back whether for work or pleasure. Joanna was an excellent host, accommodating and friendly.My wife, dog and I don’t want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this quiet home with beautiful lake views. It is perfect for a relaxing vacation. It was fun to take the paddle boat out on the lake. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed Joanna and her entire family. Cabin was really cute

We had so fun. Fishing was great. Enjoyed ourselves so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place, excellent hosts

This was my first ever Vrbo, and it was a fantastic place to stay. A quiet cabin on a lake that forbids motors of any type. And the owners who live next door are as friendly as can be.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice lake

We swam every day we were there, the lake was very clean and the view from our little lake cottage was lovely and very relaxing. Good little escape from the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2020
Thank you. We are happy to see someone really enjoying this lake. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

Cabin was very cute. Week stay was very good. Cabin had everything thing we needed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

The cabin is situated well off the street. This makes for a nice quiet location on the lake. Very tranquil, relaxing, and peaceful. The hosts Joanna and Darby were very nice and easy to work with.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway!

The location of the property was absolutely wonderful! My wife and I were able to relax and float all over the lake. The owners were so gracious to bring us firewood each night and became part of our family. This place is a true getaway, with lots of relaxing. We cannot wait to go back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
We loved meeting you and so enjoyed seeing how you got out and appreciated the lake and this area. Looking forward to seeing you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Peace

A VERY peaceful stay. 10 on a 10!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great cottage!

Picture perfect describes this little lake cottage. It was everything we hoped for and more. Joanna and Darby were great hosts. We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you! It was great to meet you and Barb and see that you fully enjoyed the lake and this area. Hope to see you again soon! Joanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite and peaceful

I was able to unwind, relax and reflect on the beautiful creation around me. My little dog and I were so pleased with the owner who afforded us the privacy and kindness to help make our stay perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The host has three lovely dogs. We missed our dogs, so giving their dogs attention was nice. We enjoyed morning coffee looking out over the lake. We also took out the kayaks. It is so quiet and beautiful on the lake. The hosts, Joanna and her husband were very kind and took care of any concerns. We will definitely return.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This cabin is really sweet. It is on a beautiful lake and the area is wooded and gorgeous. Even on a rainy day, the view is awesome. I did not want to leave. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
We are so happy to hear you will be back. We/I enjoyed getting to know you and am looking forward to more conversation. Thank you. Joanna
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute lake cabin

Cabin is exactly as advertised (only decorated much cuter now). It is not fancy- but is has everything you need. Perfect for a couple. Even being roght next dood, feels very private.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gone Fishin’!!!!

Wonderful cabin/cottage just a few steps from the lake. Direct lake access, nice dock and plenty of fish!! The owners are GREAT people…made us feel welcome, and we had all we needed in the cabin to make it a comfortable 6 days!! Definitely going to visit again!!! Close to town, but nice and quiet!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage. Fine for the two of us and our dog. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and looking out at the lake. View was good from the patio and from inside as well. A little hard to find the driveway, address could be marked better.Owner is right next door. They were very responsive when we had a couple of minor issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The cabin is very cute. Joanna and Darby are just next door for any questions. Directed us to some good fishing spots. They have 2 dogs that are very well behaved. And fun to watch Joanna throw toys in the water for them to retrieve. Cabin is just so cute and comfy. Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Peaceful with Fun Fishing!

Joanna has an awesome experience ready for anyone looking to relax, fish, kayak and enjoy the beauty of lake life! The cabin is rustic with the finer comforts. It really gives you all the comforts while bringing together a cabin-y feel. Joanna is awesome as well. She goes above and beyond to help you figure things out that may not even have a thing to do with the property itself. She is kind and wonderful. We recommend this property. We will be back. Our two boys (11 and 13) who fished their heads off and caught plenty will see to that too! 😉
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, relaxing week at Lake Papakeechie

We loved our stay in this adorable little cottage that had a every connivence. The cottage itself is so warm and well done, that when we weren’t out on the lake fishing, we loved to just sit around the table and play cards, or hang out in the living room area and just chill. The owners live next door and are available and responsive to whatever we needed to make our stay more pleasurable. They have found a way to be present but not overbearing or intrusive in any way. To be honest, I was worried a bit about this and if we would feel comfortable staying on the property next door to the owners, but I’m here to tell you, their proximity only enhanced our comfort level. This is a lake and cottage that we would definitely come back to year after year. Thank you Joanna and Darby for such a wonderful week!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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