Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin
Welcome to our favorite escape and home away from home! Located on the deep water side of beautiful Lake Bruin, our lake house will not disappoint.
Enjoy a cup of coffee as you watch the sun rise over the lake, or grill on the porch and watch it set across the pecan orchard. Park your fishing boat in the slip, or just enjoy the paddle boards and other dock toys. Or, if you are looking for a beautiful location for remote work, the house is fully equipped with WiFi.
The kitchen is open and well-appointed, with a new fridge, range, dishwasher, and huge farmhouse sink. The bar seats six, and the large table in the same room seats 8. We have recently poured a slab and added a pickleball court out front! When it's time for bed, the house has a large master with a king bed and an en suite bathroom, featuring both a soaker tub and separate shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has two bunks and a twin (plus an inflatable matress for an extra friend). Our children's favorite place to sleep, though, is the sun porch, which is enclosed with a window unit AC. It has 2 twin beds and a trundle.
We hope you enjoy your relaxing time at the lake as much as we do!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
St. Joseph
Located in St. Joseph, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Windsor Ruins and Bethel Presbyterian Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Lake Bruin State Park.
Is Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin?
As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin on 21 July 2026 start from NZ$593, 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 Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lazy Bear Lodge — The Sandifer’s House on Lake Bruin located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Bruin and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Bruin State Park and Mississippi River. Lake St. John and Lake Concordia are also within 32 miles (52 km).
Reviews
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Our host was very welcoming and the check In and entire stay was very seamless. We really enjoyed the property. There was something for everyone in out group. The pickle ball court was amazing and that was a really big hit with our group. The property is beautiful and everything was clean and felt like being at home.Thank You for a great stay!
Great place to stay. Rooms are large and the place is very comfortable. I loved sitting out on the screened-in porch at night. The pier was also very relaxing. Cute little downtown area with 2 restaurants, DG and a grocery store near-by. We drove over to the casino and had a nice time there too. Secluded - but great for relaxing
The Family loved it was like being at home.It was so roomy , clean and comfortable.The kids had fun.Family would love to book it next time if possibleThe owner helped and answered any questions we had.
Absolutely beautiful and wonderful home to stay in. You actually feel as if you are in your own home!! Mrs. Katherine immediately responded to any questions that I had. The lake and the dock were very peaceful. My family and I loved our stay and would absolutely go back for another visit. I would definitely recommend staying here!!
Had a fantastic time at the Sandifer’s lake house. Property was excellent. Quiet location, clean house, great dock. Owner was super attentive to anything we needed. Thanks for a great time.
We went for a long weekend and were very pleased. Very clean and comfortable with great amenities. I grew up on this lake and due to the family camp being damaged during the freeze we needed somewhere to stay. Worked out perfectly
Perfect property to enjoy time on the lake! All the amenities needed and then some! The kid’s favorite was paddle boarding, and sleeping arrangements were perfect for everyone especially the big kids! Property was super clean and kids never got bored. We will definitely will book again!
Every time we stay here we have a wonderful family vacation. Easy access to their boat house for our pontoon . They have chairs to sit and enjoy the pier. Ping pong table in outside kitchen/screen room. Beautiful view and friendly owners .
We had a fishing tournament on lake Bruin! This house was perfect. It was clean and had plenty of room for our boats. We will definitely use this house again. Thanks Katherine
Everything was just as shown in photos and description. The home was spacious and just right for our family. We loved the screened in porch with air conditioning for the grandkids to have their own space. The owner was extremely helpful in communicating and making sure we were comfortable. The house was very clean and the the lake is beautiful.
The house was lovely and well equiped. We had everything we needed. We were able to fish off the pier and park a boat. It was a very relaxing vacation with plenty of room for everyone. It was great having a grill to cook on we even grilled the fish we caught. We pick up some off Tim's tamales in St. Joseph, they are the best tamales ever. The kids enjoyed fishing and didn't want to go anywhere else. It was a great vacation! Thank you for letting us stay in your house!
The Lazy Bear Lodge had a very Clean facility, comfortable beds, clean back yard and great pier! This is our second time to stay here. As advertised. We Will definitely be back!!! We brought our pontoon and Jett ski and pier was set up to accommodate them as well.
Thank you
This is my family’s second time staying at this lake house and we can’t wait to come back. I can’t say enough good things about it. Beautiful property and lake, very clean home, well furnished, and excellent host. Large enough to gather together but also space to have a quiet moment to relax. From fishing and boating to grilling and relaxing, there is something for everyone. This is a great property to slow down and spend quality family time. We have stayed at many lake rentals and this property is at the top of our list of favorites.
Absolutely beautiful and relaxing environment. All of us enjoyed our short stay.
There were a few maintenance and cleaning issues that needed attention. Dirty toaster oven, drawers old lining, dirty garbage receptacle in the master bedroom and kitchen. Clogged bathtub drain. The next day we declogged the drain filled with hair. Dish towels stained but presumed clean. Dishwashing soap dispenser emptied. No additional supply under the sink. No sponge to hand wash the large items except small brush.
Vivien W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2021
I’m so sorry about this! I wish you would have reached out during your stay! We have addressed these issues with our cleaning service. Thanks for the feedback.
The property was exactly as described and consistent with reviews
The house is in a very good location with a nice dock on the lake. The entire house is very nice but the kitchen is definitely one of the nicest of all of the VRBO properties we have stayed in. The beds were comfortable and everything in the house worked like it should.
Loved the Lake Experience and Will do this location again
My family really enjoyed the experience. It was so restful. The kitchen is amazing.... the kitchen island was perfect for gathering... the location was fully stocked with everything we needed... the sleeping accommodation was perfect for my family size