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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Albion accommodation with kitchen

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A dock extending into a calm lake with a grassy area and two Adirondack chairs.
A brick house with a white door, number 3025, and two wall-mounted lanterns.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a television, and a large blue sofa.
A room with two windows, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a double sink, and three wall-mounted lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Albion, IN
  • Place, Chain O' Lakes State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Noble Hawk Golf Links
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Albion

On lake.At this Albion cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Chain O' Lakes State Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Noble Hawk Golf Links. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Presence Saint Francis Place and Parkview Noble Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Noble Hawk Golf Links - 8 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Diamond Lake - 11 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Albion Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Don Chico's Mexican Grill - ‬12 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.

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake to the airport?

This cottage is 28.2 mi (35-min drive) away from the Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake to the beach?

This cottage is 18.5 mi (28-min drive) from Dallas Lake Beach.

Does Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake to downtown Albion?

This cottage is 3 mi away from Albion.

Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway for my daughter’s 7th birthday. Cozy, inviting and well stocked with all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our first trip to Albion was in late 2020 and we’ve been back many times since. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cozy and comfortable thay we decided we would just hang out there all day. The kitchen had everything we needed. Pedal boat at the dock was super fun, and the life vests provided were clean. The waterfront area was perfect for soaking up a quiet lake. We saw a ton of birds big and small - osprey, herons, swans, swifts darting over the water, hummingbirds at the feeder. We did end up using the folding chairs in the sun room for our outdoor lunch, because the birds had messed up the deck chairs. Didn't hold us back! This was a perfect little spot for a calm retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The side table on the far side in the queen room was real dirty. The black ants (as big as chickens) in the house were annoying. Otherwise, things were great. It didn’t hurt me at all to wipe the side table. Our girls weekend was wonderful. We even got to see the pair of swans swim by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

It was wonderful. We loved every minute of our stay. Can't wait till next time.

It was so easy from beginning when reserving the cottage to the very end when leaving.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

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

A nice fall get away

Have stayed here five times, always great! Very relaxing, loved the fireplace, view of the fall colors over the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce K.

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

Weekend getaway

Nice cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Roger scheffel S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Probably not the place for family vacations, but my wife and I were very happy with our stay. If you’re wanting a place to just go and relax with your special someone this is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin B.

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

Well equipped and well kept property with a lovely lake view.

A very relaxing place to stay with some nice things to do near by. We enjoyed reading, watching Tv and an afternoon at beautiful Chain of Lakes State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

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

love it

best little get away cottage!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

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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