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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Paddle boat is seasonal.
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Albion, IN
  • Place, Chain O' Lakes State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Other bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Private vacation home with a beautiful view of Lake Skinner. Waterfront access for fishing or taking the paddle boat out (seasonal).
This cottage has all the basic amenities to make your stay comfortable. From the warm fire place to the spacious deck and 3 seasons room, you can enjoy this place anytime of the year. The full kitchen makes this place perfect for a week long getaway!
A short twenty minute drive to Auburn and under an hour drive to Fort Wayne and Shipshewana.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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
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

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain O' Lakes State Park and Sylvan Lake, while Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Mid-America Windmill Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
Albion, IN

What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - 25 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 26 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 28 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breakfast House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Albion Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Half Acre Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Forum - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chain O' Lakes State Park, Noble Hawk Golf Links and Presence Saint Francis Place. Parkview Noble Hospital and Sylvan Lake are also within 9 miles (15 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. 102 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place very cozy very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here numerous times and just love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely pleased with this gem! The place was clean, host was easy to contact, and we enjoyed the boat and firepit. The bed was comfortable and the host paid a lot of attention to details. Overall, an excellent experience that I would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inside was very clean and the host provided earthing and anything we might need minus our food. We enjoyed the pier to fish which we were successful catching several. We were disappointed with state of the outdoor space. It definitely could use some housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

Great relaxing getaway. We enjoyed the paddle boat. Beautiful lake, the cottage is wonderful, so

We had a great time. Enjoyed being on the lake, watching the turtles. Early morning paddle boat rides were beautiful. We saw a bald eagle, a doe and her fawn, geese, and ducks. The lake house is cozy. We slept great. Such an enjoyable time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Relaxing comfy place to be

Very clean, gorgeous scenery, beautiful decor. The family and I enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela B.

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

The Perfect Stay

Beautiful waterfront view, it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

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

This was a perfect stay for us. Everything was so clean and quaint. Thank you for everything.

Perfect get away. Perfect place. Perfect hostess. Would love to come again.

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

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

Our favorite place

We come back again and again because we love the cottage and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

We love this lake cottage!

We just spent our 4th new year retreat at Skinner Lake cottage. It is so peaceful, comfortably furnished, close to great places to eat and shop. We bring all our books, make a meal or tea, and relax. Monday was sunny and we had our coffee and read out on the deck. We love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary r.

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

Nice Place!

We enjoyed our stay here for the second time! The house was clean, spacious, fully furnished and had the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The lake out back is beautiful! The host was very responsive, attentive and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Fishing weekend

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your cabin! My husband said it was his best Father’s Day ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Perfect relaxing weekend!

We had such an amazing stay! The house is adorable and was just perfect for us! They thought of anything you could need! Amy was so helpful and went out of her way to make sure we had a great time! We will definitely be back next year! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend, clean and comfortable home on a beautiful lake. Kitchen stocked with pans and appliances so it was easy to cook and we enjoyed our meals on the deck. Quiet neighborhood and can't say enough praise of the lakeview. Nice grass area that was stocked with firewood. Host has thought of everything, even chargers in main bedroom for phones. Roku, puttgolf game and fishing poles!!! 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy cabin right on the lake. We enjoyed the paddleboat, charcoal grill and firepit! If you happen to forget anything there’s a Walmart not too far away. View is amazing and we loved having our morning coffee on the deck. Fireplace was nice too! Cabin is well equipped with everything you need and our host is so kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect! It’s very well stocked, super clean, and just the cutest. We loved the pontoon and evenings on the deck. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. Beautiful view of the lake. Had everything you needed in this home. Just bring your clothes and food everything else is provided. Lived our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have stayed in places from Maine to California and your place has been the best one we’ve stayed at. You have thought of everything a person could need for their stay and added it to your home. Thanks for a wonderful place for us to get away from our every day life!
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time second time here will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA S.

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

Memories Made

We stayed at the sweet lake cottage with our son and his fiance. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you would need to prepare a meal. The lakefront deck provided amazing views and was a perfect place to enjoy that first cup of coffee. ThePaddle boat and fishing poles provided lots of fun as did tbe lakefront firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey M.

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

Great getaway at Skinner

Such a clean, comfortable property! Fun lake decor inside and nice deck outside with lots of shade and flowers. Good times boating, swimming, and fishing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. The view is amazing. We celebrated our anniversary and husband’s birthday. The owners thought of everything! Even poop bags for your fuzzy kids. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful sitting on the deck looking at the lie under the trees. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Sweet and Cozy

We were just in for a weekend getaway, this spot was perfect. Great view and access to the lake. My boys enjoyed going out fishing and just being outside. Everything was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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