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Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home

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A lakeside campsite with a fire pit, a gazebo, and a bench.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and large windows offering a view of the countryside.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a farmhouse-style sink.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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North Manchester, IN
  • Place, Manchester University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, North Manchester Covered Bridge
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grace College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home

Hideaway in the comfort of an upstairs home with magnificent 360 degree views of nature/farmland.

Access to the 2nd floor, 3 bedroom home is through a private entrance on a shared 9-acre property containing wooded areas, fields, beach, pond, beautiful sunsets and more.

Bedrooms include:
Queen Bed
Full Bed
Twin Bunk Bed

Home is fully stocked with almost anything imaginable for an extended stay. Property is very open space with a good amount of fields, wooded areas, pond with a beach and firepit.

Ground floor space is occasionally used for workshop.

5 miles from North Manchester
26 miles from west side of Fort Wayne
11 miles from east side of Warsaw

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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 and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4282369vb
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

About the area

Claypool

Claypool is home to this holiday home. North Manchester Covered Bridge and Historic Forks of the Wabash are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Winona Lake Trails Park and Winona Lake Limitless Park.
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North Manchester, IN

What's nearby

  • Manchester University - 7 min drive - 10.8 km
  • North Manchester Covered Bridge - 9 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Winona Lake Trails Park - 21 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Grace College - 22 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Big Barbee Lake - 23 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sandwich Cellar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keela Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country View Retreat - 3 bedroom, Private family-friendly home located?

Situated in Claypool, this holiday home is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Manchester University and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from North Manchester Covered Bridge. Winona Lake Trails Park and Grace College are also within 16 miles (25 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. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

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 stay. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, we loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just as advertised, all the extras were a refreshing surprise, everything was well thought out. Thank you for going above and beyond for our stay. Location was perfect, midway point between our daughter and son.Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property! We were just there overnight beds were comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and very nice host!

It has everything we needed. Great property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have a good time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The guys really like this property. They use it while traveling for work.

Great property. Big enough for our traveling work crew and it has everything thdy needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Our work crew that travels for hucks has stations remodeling crew loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our travel work crew for Hucks gas staions

The only complaint was the water/sewer smell but the property is located in the country so that is probably why, otherwise it is a very nice place. We have enjoyed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2025
Thank you all for staying. Yes, the air has the smell of …. Farming especially when the wind blows east. Great guess. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend

We are a family of four generations who was looking for a safe place to do some generational digging and healing. This space ended up being the perfect place for us to do just that. It was peaceful, relaxing, comfortable and provided every amenity we could have possibly wanted. The host was incredibly welcoming, helpful and hospitable going above and beyond. Everything about this place felt above and beyond!
Upon arrival the first thing we noticed were the heart shaped knots in the floor pattern
First view when we arrived. We knew we were in the right place
Beautiful view on our last night
Just a pic of the friendship bracelets we made while there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

Was in the area for a family reunion. Beautiful property, clean, up to date, anything you need they had it covered. Great amenities like snacks, waters, coffee, tea etc.. Sondra was very attentive and wanted to make sure we had anything we needed. Great communication! Would 100% stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barndominium weekend

We had a wonderful weekend, we picked up our granddaughter who’s attending university in Fort Wayne, she loved the treats that were provided. The barn loft was just better than advertised so we will definitely go back for our future as she’s only in her freshman year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2025
Bill went above and beyond to leave our little home in great condition. They treated it like it was their own - we were happy to have opportunity to provide a space for them and can’t wait to have them back ♥️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best rental I have stayed in. While it was for a funeral, this retreat home was exactly that. The owners went far and above to make it a wonderful place. The attention to details was amazing. They had creamers, coffee, snacks, and teas. While these maybe little, they were such a blessing because were were not able to make it a store right away. The home was beautiful and decorated nicely. The beds were really comfortable. The view was stunning. When I needed to communicate to the host, there was a quick response. Again thank you, for a difficult time for us ,you made delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2026
Corrine, Our house cleaner said you have left the house “nicer than nice!!” Great job. Thank you for staying with us. I’m sorry it was such a difficult circumstance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

What a hidden gem! We were visiting family in the area and this location was perfect. We were close to all the areas we needed (South Whitley, Warsaw, North Manchester and Columbia City). We stay in a LOT of rentals for our travel. This was the best appointed kitchen we’ve ever had. Absolutely everything you would need to prepare meals. In addition, there were snacks and water stocked for us. We felt so welcomed. Plenty of amenities in the bathroom as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay here again when we’re back for family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place for visiting North Manchester

It was great to find a 3br place in North Manchester with a wonderfully stocked kitchen that had everything you could need to make meals. I imagine would be really fun to use the pond in the summer! The only issues we had is my daughter was too tall for the tiny bunkbeds (made for small children) and there are no blinds on the windows. Being we were visiting from west coast when the sun came up it felt like we were waking up at 4am which was not good. The place seems (and smells) brand new and is fully stocked with towels etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Thank you for staying with us and the feedback, Leslie. We were happy you chose our home to stay. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julia Politano

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I am born and raised in Indiana. Passionate about homemaking - beekeeping, making maple syrup, cows, chickens, gardening, canning, fruit trees, etc. Although I relocated to San Diego, California, my parent's still have a home and property that is big enough to share with guests. We are excited to host because our home is a stomping ground for community service and ministry. Our hearts and home is big enough to share with you.

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