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Lake Shafer Country Cottage with Magnificent View

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom810 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Terre Vin Monticello WineShop
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Monticello

With a stay at this cottage in Monticello, you'll be 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Lake Shafer. .This cottage is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Pine View Golf Course and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Tippecanoe Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 13 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Pine View Golf Course - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 18 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy O's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey & Wine Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Restaurant and Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Lago Taco & Tequila - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Shafer Boathouse - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Shafer Country Cottage with Magnificent View

Located 15 minutes outside Monticello on Lake Shafer, this fabulous, historic country cottage offers a cozy retreat for guests. It was once a dwelling for Sally Rand, a famous burlesque dancer, and her entourage during the 1933-34 Chicago Worlds Fair! The 'Eagles' Nest' cottage offers a complimentary coffee bar. With sleeping areas featuring a queen bed and a twin day bed, plus a living room with a sofa bed, there’s plenty of space to relax. The newly updated bathroom includes a walk-in shower with complimentary toiletries . Guests stay comfortable thanks to heating and air conditioning. Whether you’re unwinding after a day of exploring Indiana Beach, taking in a kayak trip up river (available to rent), fishing off the sandy river's edge for walleye or bass, or enjoying quiet moments around a beach campfire, this marvelous property provides a fantastic home away from home. This cottage property has plenty of room to park 2 trucks with fishing boats too! We hope you enjoy what our place, Lake Shafer, and all that Monticello has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 810 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
When leaving, put keys on kitchen counter and lock door. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1.All vehicles are to be parked on gravel driveway. 2. No jumping or diving off of Seawall- rocks below!! 3.Enjoy the cottage and water :)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small children need to be supervised at all times

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Lake Shafer Country Cottage with Magnificent View Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at the cabin was nothing short of glorious! Karyl was so responsive, friendly, and accommodating of me as an 86 year old woman needing a bit more support than some. Karyl always responded to my questions with urgency, and the cottage was immaculate, comfortable, and well furnished. A perfect get away to spend time with my son. I strongly recommend staying at Karyl's cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

Liked: Location
Meeting the owner in person to Acces keys was a challenge for us with timing and traffic. We felt bad for arriving later than planned. When we arrived we found the master bedroom sheets had hair and particles on them. Even though we arrived late at night the owner came right over to fix the issue and replaced the sheets. The view, patio and sand beach are amazing! Steep set of stairs to get down to beach totally not a problem for us but be mindful if someone has mobility restrictions. Additionally the ability to rent kayaks was very nice and convenient. If you are a beginner kayaker probably not the best. To enter the water you go down a ladder into the water where there is a small standing pad to load into the kayak. As a shorter person and high water levels I was not high enough above the kayak to get stability to load therefore had to get creative and hung off the ladder. The mornings were super quiet and peaceful, calm water not a lot of river traffic. Great for kayaking. Afternoon river turned into a party vibe, lots of music. There was a house down river that played music into the evening till about midnight but we did not mind the style was good and a variety. Having a fire on the sand beach was an excellent way to enjoy the sunset evening stars. There were a few spiders/bugs, we chopped it up to being an older cottage hard to seal to keep them out. Great dog friendly, our dog enjoyed the long weekend. She is trained to kayak with us and wears a life vest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amber V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
This home is a gem I would say, unfortunately my experience was not, with the host in particular. The place was quite dirty with unclean floors, bathroom, sheets and unclean dishes. My cat found a random summer sausage on the floor and got sick. My showers were mostly cold. I found multiple roaches daily, and when I found 6 in one night I finally decided to leave. Unfortunately I did not have proof of my complaints, therefore the host turned it around and told me my issues were false. I blew a fuse in the bathroom, which she had to hire an electrician, but told me I should have asked to plug in my device. Host was refusing refund until I complained, therefore she gave me a very small percentage back. I am honestly shocked at how unprofessional and rude this host was with everything that had happened. She was very pleasant to begin with until I decided to leave. If I can give any advice, do not contact host through phone, have proof if there are any issues, and ask to use outlets.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2026