Heart of Middlebury.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Stone Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Fish Lake with a stay here. Brokesha Lake and Hunter Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
Blue Gate Theater - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles
Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 19 min drive - 11.6 miles
Michiana Event Center - 20 min drive - 11.8 miles
Shipshewana Flea Market - 20 min drive - 11.6 miles
Getting around
Elkhart Station - 29 min drive
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Country Table Restaurant - 10 min drive
Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - 15 min drive
White Pigeon Inn - 8 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.
Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN.
Located on beautiful Stone Lake in Middlebury, IN.
7420 North 1160 West, Middlebury, IN 46540 Pier # 146
Videos on YouTube "The Wellington Cottage" & “On Wellington cottage pier from boat” and “Wellington cottage on Stone Lake”
Please bring your own sheets, towels, and personal items/toiletries for your comfort. Bed sizes are 2 queen, 2 double, & 1 twin bed. We provide the blankets, comforters, and pillows. We also provide towels as needed.
Each bedroom in the main house has a smart tv and steaming services.
The detached “Casita” 3rd bedroom/bath has a mini fridge, microwave, and window a/c. Plus a full bathroom & shower.
The 3rd bedroom/4th bathroom in the detached “Casita” building , is not heated thus it is closed from Oct to March. Please ask if you have questions.
FREE candy, cereal bars, coffee, tea, spices, water enhancers, etc are provided.
Great location for relaxing, boating, fishing, swimming, auctions, shopping, auto museums, Amish restaurants, & microbrewery. There is also golf courses nearby, and the university of Notre Dame is only 30 min away.
The pier is in and usable (from April to Sept) for fishing, sandy soil for swimming, paddle boat and kayaks. Water toys, fishing poles, life jackets, and paddles are stored in the back of the house to the left of the deck, behind two small doors. (April to Sept only). The pier and boats are taken out during off season (Oct-March).
Stone lake has plenty of bluegill, perch, bass, and catfish. Fishing is great year around.
The cottage is fully stocked with books, cable, WIFI, board games, toys, life jackets (indoor/out), kitchen, Keurig, videos etc.
The Smart tv’s offers most of the popular streaming services that you can log into using your account #.
We have well water, but I have installed water filters on the kitchen sink, all of the shower heads, bathroom sinks and a water softer to enhance the water quality .
The property is located on a quite “dead end” street, thus safe for kids, and includes a large back yard to use.
Down town Middlebury is only 5 miles away. It offers a local Microbreweries, bike trails, mini golf, the famous Amish Dutchman Das Essenhause restaurant, nature gardens, parks, local Amish bakery/deli, and much more.
The nearby town of Shipshewana (5 miles) offers Amish stores, restaurants, auctions, crafts, flee market, Blue Gate theater, Dutch Creek animal park, mini golf, Yoder meat and cheese, and many other attractions.
Keys to the detached bedroom/bath (Casita) are located on the side of the kitchen cabinet, near the front door hall.
We have 2 queen, 2 double, and 1 twin bed. Plus one double in the detached “Casita” room.
We also provide a computer monitor and printer for your mobile office needs. You will need the cables to connect to each depending on the type of laptop you have.
From October to April the pier will be removed along with the boat and kayaks, due to the cold water and being the “off season”.
The WIFI and Amazon streaming video codes are on the fridge door.
Trash pickup is every Wednesday.
Please do a light clean up before you leave so the cottage looks good like when you arrived.
You can call, text or e-mail me anytime.
Property manager
gameday housing
Languages
English
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city center
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Winery tours nearby
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
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Wellington In Middlebury, In
Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury IN
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Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
How close is Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. to the airport?
This vacation home is 22.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. to downtown Middlebury?
This vacation home is 5.7 mi away from Middlebury.
Wellington Lake Cottage in Middlebury, IN. Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Terry C.
Mar 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Great place to stay! The place was clean and just as described on the app. It was well stocked with anything you could possibly need. Would definitely stay there again.
Terry C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Todd S.
Aug 10, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a cleaning service
Pros: The lake is crystal clear, shallow for kids to play in and a sandy bottom. The surrounding neighborhood is well kept and quiet with good neighbors. Having the paddle boat was nice, along with the one double kayak. There is plenty of room to park in the back. The dishwasher and washer/dryer were nice to have as well.
Cons: The house was not cleaned before we arrived. We opened the door and were hit with a musty smell that never left even with opening the windows and airing the place out. Same goes for the casita. There were air fresheners everywhere to cover the smell.
We spent the first 3-4 hours of our stay cleaning the house which included sweeping, mopping, deep cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen and refrigerator. The toilets and sinks were all dirty and someone left their swim suit in one of the bathrooms. There were dishes/pans with food still on them in the cupboards, they looked to be put away without being washed. From the state of the house it was obvious that the owner never came in to check to see how it was left from the guests before. You bring your own bedding but the mattress pads on the beds had not been washed for months. They had multiple stains on them and we could not fathom sleeping on them. We washed all of them before we could make our beds for the night. We certainly left the house in much better condition than we found it.
Outside there is no gas grill, only a charcoal grill. Luckily, we took an umbrella with us for the back deck to offer some shade during the afternoon. The waterfront is overgrown with vines and weeds.
Overall, this place has so much potential if the owner would make an investment to keep the place clean and in good shape. There is only a 2 hour window between guests to clean the place, and in our experience that is not enough time.
Todd S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Julia A.
Aug 2, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Stone Lake
We had a good time. Number of beds was incorrect. We were told there would be 7 when only 5. Info given to us just a couple of weeks before our stay. Did not know where the paddles were for canoe. Contacted owner and no response. Actually found by searching property.
Julia A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
Aug 28, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Dennis M.
10/10 Excellent
Manijeh C., Eagle Rock, CA USA
Aug 21, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Love Stone Lake!
The older folks really appreciated the 4 person pedal boat! Great set up, but no bedding or towels made it a little challenging, being we came out from California. Otherwise, lovely stay at one of our favorite areas in Indiana. Thanks!!