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Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Lake Front, Rental Home is in the background!

Double Rainbow, afternoon October 14th 2012.

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
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Monticello, IN

Place, Lake Shafer
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Tippecanoe Country Club
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
‪13 min drive‬
Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre

Year round Lake Shafer Home, 3 bedrooms (king, full, twin) 3 bathrooms. Lakefront home just steps from the water. 120' lake frontage with boat ramp. Lake front deck. Nice lake yard with fire pit (firewood provided), outdoor speakers, picnic table, outdoor chairs, cement sea wall/side walk, floating pier with ladder. Outdoor movies available (very cool - outdoor movies next to the fire pit on a summer evening). Great kitchen with all the basics (dishwasher, microwave) plus 18 quart turkey roaster, large crock pot, Oster Kitchen Center (blender/mixer/grater). Jenn Air Cooktop with cast iron griddle/grill option. Keurig and standard coffee makers. Plus second small kitchen in lakefront room, very cute. Two refrigerators. Several folding tables and chairs. Home theatre with ceiling mounted projector and surround sound. Popcorn maker, enhance your movie experience with great tasting popcorn, just like at the movies. Home theatre has three sofas that will fold out with many different options. Three televisions, all with dvd players. Two stereos, CD changer, speakers located throughout the house. Wireless internet, theatre room has internet access for Netflix, You Tube etc... Central Air Conditioning that cools very well, ceiling fans in most rooms, heat available. Several sofas, most fold out to beds, plus rollaway beds, air mattresses, other sleeping options. Lots of towels, blankets, pillows etc... Gas grill with side burner and large assortment of utensils. Washer and Dryer. Swimming, Fishing, Boating. If you have a boat I have a great setup for you, launch your boat right here on the cement boat ramp, boat lift available that will fit most boats. Plenty of parking.

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking allowed.

Important information

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monticello

Located in Monticello, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Tippecanoe Country Club and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

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Monticello, IN

What's nearby

Lake Shafer - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Tippecanoe Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 23 min drive - 18.0 km
Whyte Horse Winery - 26 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Family Express Monon - ‬18 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬19 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min drive
‪Whiskey & Wine Saloon - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Lake Shafer and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tippecanoe Country Club and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Pine View Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

22 July 2025

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

Great lake house! Had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

13 July 2025

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

Another great stay at Mike's Place!Feels more like going to the cool Uncle's lake house than a vrbo rental!Mike's place has become our annual family getaway! Grab the kids and go!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

25 July 2025

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

We had an amazing stay! Mike our host really made sure it was a home away from home! Everything you could possibly need and then some is there! There were so many different games, movies, books and things to do that kept 8 kids entertained the whole time. We had such a great time i made sure to book for next year before we left.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana B.

10 October 2024

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

Peaceful and cozy

Kids loved it! So peaceful and great place for a family sleepover.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

25 June 2025

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

Great Time!!

The house was cute and quirky and had everything we needed! It was clean and well stocked with sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, lake toys and floaties, books, movies and games. And the popcorn machine was a big hit with the kids! Mike was an excellent and responsive host. Would definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

11 May 2023

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

Property was what was on the listing

Nice place and location well priced

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

12 June 2024

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

Great stay

Mike was a great host. All the comforts of home. Great location. Everyone had a great time!!!! We will be back next year and every year after.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

28 October 2023

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

Everything you would need

Loved its uniqueness

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

9 May 2023

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

Shafer Lakehouse

Enjoyable relaxing getaway. The house had everything we needed for our 3 day 4 night stay. We definitely overpacked. We had 12 of us and had plenty of room for everyone. Our host, Mike was readily available for all of our questions. This was a much needed and wonderful family getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

6 July 2024

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

4th of July to remember

We had the best time! The house has everything you could possibly need. We had family and friends come by during our week long stay! It was the best! We didn’t utilize the outside theater but next time we will! The house was clean and well stocked. Being right on the lake and having access to a boat dock was perfect! We spent our days and most of the evening boating. If we could give more then 5 stars we would!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

15 September 2025

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

The house was very nice and clean. It is well stocked for all kinds of situations. I had a family gathering and this home was wonderful. I thought I had enough life jackets for all but I was one short and there just happen to be an extra in the ski room. The kids and adults enjoyed jumping off the dock into the water. The fire pit was great to get everyone calmed down so they could watch a movie and go to bed. The only thing we did not get to try was making some popcorn so hopefully next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda F.

1 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed the location on the water. The house was clean and well equipped. Although the floor plan is quite different, we were able to adjust and utilize all the space.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

10 August 2025

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

Temporary/beautiful family getaway

Very beautiful, very comfy,very close to fun,really no need to go out...would have just liked something a bit more up to date with the restrooms but overall a beautiful experience...

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

7 August 2025

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

Perfect lake house to accommodate a big family. Host provided all the comforts of home for adults and children, and left us needing nothing more. Will definitely book again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

2 August 2025

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

We loved being right on the lake. Plenty of places to sleep with more than enough towels, sheets and pillows. Hot water heater went out while there and Mike had a new one installed in no time. Children enjoyed all the different pool tubes and floats. Thank you Mike for a nice family vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tricia M.

6 June 2025

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

Lake house

Nice propery, we only used it to sleep and shower as we had a motorcycle rally near by.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

5 May 2025

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

Great property

This property was simply amazing… great location, easy to find, and very accurate to the pics if not better! We went with a family of 10 and had everything we could possibly need! Grill, tons of beds and linens, plenty of bathrooms and kitchen supplies! We fished. Had a fire. And just hung out! Used the projector to watch the Kentucky Derby! Was very pleased with our stay and would love to come back when it’s warmer!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA D.

15 October 2024

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

Peacefully beautiful! AAA+++

Third year and counting. Great relaxing week with the family. We love the new oven. Thanks Mike

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

6 September 2024

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

Family time

Had. Great time

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather C.

11 August 2024

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

Family vacation

The house had lots of places to sleep. One bathroom super small another bathroom was a little bigger than the 3rd bathroom was much better. The kitchen very small and everything out dated. The whole house really needs an update. When we first got there the house smelled like cat pee but that did go away. The outside had lots of room for everyone. Wonderful views and great dock to jump off and dock a boat. Fire pit was great. Overall it was great. Lots of books and board games and plenty of Towles.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

29 July 2024

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

We had the best time

It was great. We played in the water enjoyed movies and games..cooked out. It was such an awesome time

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

22 July 2024

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at Mike’s place. We have a large family and had plenty of room for everyone. It was a very relaxing place, just sitting by the water and fishing. If you like shade, there is a yard with trees and lots of spaces for parking. Mike was a great host and helped us set up an outdoor movie, which was fun. If you have a boat, you will love the set up. We didn’t have a boat, but we still had a blast. One day at the amusement park, which is one of my favorite places in the world, another day we drive about half an hour to France Park, which was a wonderful state park with waterfalls, hiking, fishing and swimming. They have scuba diving, too. The taco place down the road that is on the water has amazing food! We went there twice, The kids liked floating and swimming off the pier and playing euchre on the picnic table. The house is like visiting grandparents at the lake when I was a kid. It’s homey and not so “perfect” that you are afraid to live in it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

14 July 2024

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

Another great time at Mike's Place!

This has become our go-to for an annual summer trip. Like hanging out at the cool Uncle's place. Has everything you need on site. Swim off the dock, lounge in the yard or by the sea-wall, relax around the firepit and watch the water. Close to everything; Indiana Beach, boat rentals, real grocery stores, even Wally-mart. Margeritas while kicked back in a float chair anyone? Blenders in the kitchen waiting on you! Want a burger? Grills just outside the door. Kids getting restless during a rain storm? Fire up the theatre room! Great all round stays every time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

30 June 2024

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

We absolutely love this place!

Wonderful property, we have been four years in a row and will be back! Has everything you need and more. Mike is awesome and a fantastic host. Our family looks forward to the week we spend here every summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

7 June 2024

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

Family Lake Vacation with Boating/Skiing

This property worked well with our family group of 10. We had 5 adults; 4 teens and 1 10-year-old. 3 bedrooms for the adults; the media room with flexible futons for the teen girls; and another room with futons for the 2 guys (1 teen and 1 10-yr-old). We set up a folding table in the open kitchen for more dining space. The 3 bathrooms were great with plenty of towels for daily showers and plenty of hot water! Outdoor space was great with 2 docks, boat ramp, fire pit and much more. My husband's grandparents had a cottage on Lake Shafer when he was growing up and this place helped us create the same kind of memory-making opportunity in 2024 that my hubby had when he was a kid. We spent 1 day at Indiana Beach Amusement Park and would highly recommend! The host was very attentive and was quick to respond to questions. It was a great stay... and we would seriously consider a return visit!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mike Wilson

I've been coming to this property for over 50 years, my Aunt bought this place in 1965, I purchased it in 2013. I love being close to the lake, many memories made here, enjoy hosting others as additional memories are made. Very nice design, two homes right on the lake front with a nice yard and seawall secluded between the two. This place was designed for summer fun. I stay in the smaller home and I'm here most of the summer. I have a couple of my own gatherings here each year, this place is setup perfectly for family get togethers, lots of fun activities or just get comfortable and relax.

Note that I also manage another vacation rental property. This additional property is also listed on VRBO, #796263. I encourage you to take a look at the listing, note that this luxury home is located within a half mile of Indiana Beach. I'm very excited about adding this property as an option and may add others in the future, please feel free to contact me at 312-802-7076 with questions about either property.

Why they chose this property

This property seems ideal for family vacations (reunions, holidays), group getaway, golf groups, sports events, fishing trip (note boat launch mentioned below), lots of possibilities. This lake home started out as one good sized cottage with a small cottage located on the lakefront. Has had many updates over the years including attaching two cottages into one unit. The lakefront bedroom can serve as an isolated unit, has kitchen, bathroom and door.

What makes this property unique

There is a cement boat ramp on this property, very convenient for launching a boat. Large 8' x 16' floating pier with 120' cement sea wall. Indoor and Outdoor Movies, Indoor theatre with ceiling mounted projector, 6 foot pull down projection screen very nice surround sound system and three sofas. Outdoor theatre is very popular this year, very cool experience sitting around the fire pit watching movies. Outdoor movies does require good weather conditions and projector set up, 100 inch by 160 inch projection screen is up all season. Both projectors can connect to the internet for NetFlix etc... and will play DVDs as well. You might want to consider bringing your laptop or tablet which can in most cases be readily input into the projector. Also note very nice speaker set up in the lake yard for the outdoor movies or just listening to music. Four outdoor speakers surrounding the firepit provide a very unique listening experience. Set up in a manner that allows audio input from your phone, ipod or computer. For music I typically pull up Spotify from my phone or laptop computer, IPod works well too. Popcorn maker, makes great movie style popcorn. Firewood included, I keep a good supply of firewood on hand. I know what a hassle it is to find firewood while on vacation, Some folks bring their own which is always appreciated but don't worry I will always have plenty of firewood. Note that this is a year round rental with reduced rates during the off season. Scenic here all year long, after all you are located right on the water. Works well for holiday gatherings (lots of cooking equipment), sporting events (theatre room), winter getaway, etc...

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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About this property

Year round Lake home w/wonderful frontage, nice yard w/ fire pit, home theatre

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Children

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Monticello

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Jennifer D.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Tammy H.

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Dana S.

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Peaceful and cozy

Diana B.

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Great Time!!

Carolyn B.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn E.

Property was what was on the listing

Shawn E.

10/10 Excellent

Pam O.

Great stay

Pam O.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

Everything you would need

Eileen J.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Shafer Lakehouse

Lisa D.

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

4th of July to remember

Amy B.

10/10 Excellent