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Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Angola, IN
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Trine University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Pokagon State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2- Gray Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Trundle Twin Bed

1 Single Bed

Two twin beds with one trundle

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Upper Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park

We have our upper cottage available to rent September through April*** There are two cottages on the property that we rent out during the summer months, but the lower cottage is winterized and not available for fall/winter/early spring months. **
To see reviews, please check out listing id #1573732 to see the wonderful reviews!

Welcome to Shady Side Cottages at Crooked Lake. Crooked Lake is one of Indiana's best kept secret all sports lakes. The upper cottage has been completely renovated and sits on waterfront property on Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana. Enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets from the deck of the upper cottage. Located close to the former Captain's Cabin. The upper cottage is 830 sq ft and sleeps 6 in the winter months. The upper cottage comes with a tv along with wifi and internet/and or cable tv and an assortment of games.

The upper cottage was completely renovated and just completed at the beginning of 2019. It sleeps 6 during the winter months It has two bedrooms (1 queen bed, 1 full bed), and two twin beds with a trundle in the back porch area. There is one bathroom, one full kitchen, and a washer and dryer.

The cottage is conveniently located off of I-69 and I-80/90 toll road. It is close to Trine University and Pokagon State Park. Close to restaurants and activities that include Caruso's, Subway, Tanger Outlet, Ice cream shops, Pokagon State Park, Tom's Donuts and a variety of restaurants and stores in Angola, Indiana which is no more than a 5-10 minute drive.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 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

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
This property accepts credit cards
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

About the area

Angola

Located in Angola, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake James Golf Club and Zollner 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 Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres.
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Angola, IN

What's nearby

  • Loon Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trine University - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Pokagon State Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 41 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 41 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 21 min drive
  • Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park on 30 September 2026 start from NZ$468, 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 Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake for fall/winter/spring- Close to Trine Univ & Pokagon State Park located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Loon Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Buck Lake and Center Lake. Crooked Lake Channel and Booth Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a cute property with beautiful views. The house had everything you need right at your finger tips. We loved this weekend getaway. The location was super convenient too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily C.

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

Amazing Lake Front Property

Such an amazing property, the location was perfect it took us less than 10 minutes to get to Trine University. Truly a beautiful view of the lake. Julie provided us with card games as well as movies. We had everything we needed including washer and dryer. Was a very cozy house that made you feel very welcomed just like you were at home. We will definitely be booking here again! Highly recommend to anyone who needs a place to stay in Angola!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Trine Visit

Easy check-in process. Property was spacious, clean, and had a great view. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELINDA R.

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

Nice neighborhood and could house my friend and our kids

Thankful to be able to get away even if it was for a night to see my friend and her children. Great 1/2 way point for both of us. Battling cancer and trying to arrange short trips is hardy. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Julie Trust

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Hi! We're the Trust family, and we're excited to share our newly rennovated cottages with you all. We love NE Indiana and all that it has to offer. Crooked Lake is one of the best kept secrets in NE Indiana. We love that it's so close to stores and restaurants in Angola as well!

Why they chose this property

For the summer months, we offer two cottages on this property. People love to bring their family and friends to the lake and have two cottages - a lot of times the kids go in one, and the adults are in the other! For summer rentals, look up property id 1573732.

October-May we offer the upper cottage to rent out. It's a fun getaway in the winter as Pokagon State Park is only a short drive as well as Trine University.

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