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WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!

Vacation home near Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tippecanoe Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Monticello

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Lake Shafer. Also, High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing is within half a mile (1 km) and Pine View Golf Course is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pine View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey & Wine Saloon - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!

Visit Piper House to enjoy the lake life, beautiful views, hot tub, beach, dock swimming, private playground, fire pits and more in our NEW modern lake house. Rentals often not nice enough for you? We get it. This is our private lake home. No expense spared. It’s fully stocked, totally tricked out, and all about comfort.

NOTE: For high-season summer May-Sept bookings, see the 15-person configuration of this listing, which includes an attached apartment, which can be found here:
https://www.vrbo.com/1237042

Easy getaway from Chicago (2hr)/ Indy (1.5hr). Impressive views from huge Lake Shafer lot with dock, beach, firepit & screened porch with outdoor living/dining room. Rentals often not nice enough for you? We get it. This is our private lake home. No expense spared. It’s fully stocked, totally tricked out, and all about comfort.

The space...

This house was custom designed to accommodate a large group vacation in comfort. It sleeps 10 people in beds.
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3: King Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed & 2 Twin Beds

OPTIONAL: there is an additional 1 br/1 bath apartment that sleeps 5 in beds (2 Kings, 1 Twin) on this property that may be available for rent also if you need more space. To see a version of this listing with this additional space, please see...
https://www.vrbo.com/1237042

GREAT ROOM – The gathering hub for your group. 10ft ceilings, huge windows, panoramic views.

• Open Kitchen: Prepare a feast in the skylit open kitchen on a huge 9 ft granite island.

- Stainless steel appliances
- Fully stocked with chef quality tools
- Dishwasher
- Garbage Disposal

• Dining: Meals & Game nights happen here at the big dining table for 8 + 4 more at the island.

• Living Room: Take lounging and movie nights to the next level.

- 8ft Restoration Hardware leather deep sofa
- Fireplace
- 60 in flat screen TV
- High end AV with indoor/outdoor speakers
- DVD Bluray player

• Screened Porch: Connected to the Great Room and offering a lake side indoor/outdoor living experience.

- Outdoor dining table for 6
- Upholstered sectional sofa
- Natural gas grill
- Outdoor speakers


BEDROOMS- Sleeping can be a challenge when vacationing with 10 people, but not here. All bedrooms are well separated in two “wings” from the great room to reduce noise and increase privacy.

• Luxury level mattresses from Stearns and Foster, Posturpedic, etc..
• High end linens, down comforters & pillows
• White noise machines for additional sound proofing
• Bedroom 4- we call it the “Flop Room”, was designed to put the kids for a movie night when the adults want to stay up and play.
• All bedrooms have wall mounted flat screen TV’s for watching movies/streaming shows (no cable on these TVs).

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• High speed WIFI
• Comcast Basic Cable TV
• Unlimited on demand hot water
• Central Heat/AC
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Custom lighting with dimmers

OUTSIDE:
The house sits on a south facing sloped wooded lake front lot. It provides both sun and shade, sunrise and sunsets. You’ll never forget campfires on Lake Shafer and views of the sunset from the hot tub!

• 102 feet of private lake front in peaceful no wake zone
• Dock- bring your boat, walk to the boat rental, or jump in for a swim
• Fire pit with Adirondack chairs at the waters edge
• Sand beach play area
• Hammocks
• Parking for 3-5+ cars (depending on if you are renting the apartment also)

The area...

When you are ready to explore, there are many fun, unique activities just minutes from Piper House.

• Boating- on property

- Public boat launch within minutes of Piper House
- New dock at our lake front
- Driveway space for boat trailer (let us know you are bringing it for instructions)
- Lake Shafer Boat Rental is walkable for renting ski boats, pontoons, jet skis
- Fun place for kayaks. We have a kayak (for adult-supervised use, only)

• Swimming & Fishing- on property

- Located in peaceful no wake zone
- Dock has ladder for easy in/out of lake. Bring inflatables.
- Some of the best fishing in Indiana right off of our dock.
- Or walk down the hill to enjoy the Water Park at Indiana Beach.
- Sand play/beach area on our property. Note: Lake Shafer isn’t a sand bottom lake so there are no natural beaches here. There is a rock retaining wall at the waters edge.

• Golfing – 5 minute drive

- Tippecanoe Country Club is a beautiful course on the lake, open to the public.
- Pineview Golf Course is a budget friendly option

• Drive In Movie Theater – 5 minute drive. A classic summer activity and one of the last of it’s kind.

• Winery- 15 minute drive. Whyte Horse Winery is so fun with a group for a tasting in their charming farm house with front porch.

• Horseback Riding – 30 minute drive. Crooked Creek Trails is a fun way to see the beautiful Indiana countryside.

• Canoe Trip- 25 minute drive. Hodges Canoe Trips is a favorite of ours. Pack a cooler and canoe down the Tippecanoe River back to your car.


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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

NO PROM parties or under 21 renters, no exceptions. Special permission to be obtained for any Bachelor/Bachelorette parties. Exterior video monitored.
Any renter with under 4.8 review rating, or no reviews, is subject to approval by owners.
Hot tub use is at your own risk. Swimming in the lake is at your own risk.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Any outside visitors must have permission first

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
Note from host: Any outside visitors must have permission first
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Any outside visitors must have permission first

Frequently asked questions

How close is WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.3 mi (50-min drive) away from the Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! to downtown Monticello?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi away from Monticello.

WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible views, gorgeous place, even better hosts.

The house was immaculate. The views of the lake in the morning were serene. Took our 4 year old fishing off the dock and caught a handful of white bass, and a couple of nice catfish. The place is super spacious. 10/10 and we can't wait to book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The best appointed, best prepared VRBO we've ever had

Our group of 9 stayed here in the fall. It was perfect. It is not an exaggeration that this was the best prepared VRBO we've ever experienced, right down to the last detail. The hosts have thought of everything, and importantly, packaged it all up in a pdf that they share in advance. Everything is clear, arranged, and well-labeled. The place smells great and works great. We would be happy to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

This is a beautiful home on the lake. Every room was just perfect for our family. We had plenty of space and privacy. The home is beautifully decorated with all the modern comforts. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and owners

We had everything we needed. Property was clean and well stocked. Rented a boat for the week, which was right across the street. Good communication and no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Brownsburg, Indiana

Amazing home, wonderful owners!

We just returned from a fantastic Labor Day week at Piper House & I will fully attest that it is just as wonderful as the pictures & reviews make it seem! This was our first family vacation with our 8 month old daughter, my mother, father, & sister-in-law traveling from England, & my parents traveling from Ohio. The layout of the main house was absolutely perfect for the 8 of us. Everyone had an appropriately sized bed & there was room to set up the pack & play for our baby to nap & sleep comfortably in the flop room with us. The bedrooms are arranged in separate wings of the house & there are white noise machines in every room, so you don't hear a peep if someone goes to bed early. The beds & all linens are top of the line & so comfortable that found myself looking at tags to make note of brands to purchase for my own home! The bathrooms were private & well stocked with towels & toiletries- no need to bring your own shampoo, conditioner, or soap unless you're really attached to it. The kitchen was more than well stocked & literally EVERYTHING is labeled, making it super easy to find what you need & return it where it came from. The family room was comfortable with a fantastic view of the lake & the furniture provided an easy, entertaining path for our little one to cruise all over. She really enjoyed banging on the kitchen chairs & crawling under the table to see which grandparent would follow! The home is lovely inside no matter where you are, but my favorite space by far was outside. The screened-in patio, fire pit, dock, swing set, & lounge areas were comfortable & exactly what we needed to take time away from our busy lives to just enjoy each other's company. We didn't get the chance to use the hot tub, but it looked well-maintained & clean. The hammocks were cozy & provided a nice place to relax under the canopy of mature trees. We had breakfast on the patio every morning & played games or just chatted with our favorite beverages every night. The ceiling fan provided much-needed relief when it got too toasty! As if the property wasn't good enough by itself, all communication with the owner was outstanding! I had the pleasure of messaging with Heidi about our trip & she was so kind to leave a basket of age-appropriate toys out for our daughter. You can really tell they poured their hearts into this home & truly enjoy offering it to others. There should be more people like this in the world. Thank you so much for all the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

The Piper House felt like home.

Our family spent four days at the Piper House this July and we all loved the place. The location is perfect with the boat rental business just across the bay and Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park a short walk away. The boat dock is large enough to dock a large pontoon boat and swimming off the dock is great in the no-wake bay. In the private and shaded back yard the playground equipment entertained the little ones while the two fire pits and hot tub helped the adults relax after long days of fun. The best feature however was the house its self. It is very clean and well laid out. The central kitchen open to the dinning and family room of course was the hub of our activity. What wowed us the most however was how well appointed the Piper House is. Many times when vacationing some cottages can feel cold or sparse. Invariably a trip to the store is required to get some basics we have forgotten or that should have been provided. Not at the Piper House. It felt like we were staying in some ones home. A toy box full of building blocks, high chair, pack and play, even an infants walker were all provided. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices, dinnerware and plenty of pots and pans. The bathrooms stocked with soaps and other necessities, even Aloe cream for the inevitable sunburn. We recommend the Piper House to anyone seeking a get away with privacy, yet close to plenty of activities. We thank the owners for sharing their home with us. Randy & Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

An absolute gem of a lakehouse fit for a family gathering!

I wholeheartedly recommend staying at the Piper House. We just spent a wonderful 3 days there gathering with our family for Thanksgiving. The owners have thought of everything last detail to make it absolutely carefree - technology and all other aspects of the house are thoroughly prepped, labeled and prepared. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms is very nice with the master suite on one side and the other bedrooms/bath down a separate hallway. The bathrooms are fresh and new and supplied with an abundance of linens. The kitchen/island/living area is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen itself has everything you will need including the very welcome supply of kitchen basics (seasonings, basic cooking consumables, foils/paper towels, etc.) They are not exaggerating when they say all you need to bring is food. The view in the morning of the sun shining on the river was gorgeous. We even saw a bald eagle in one of the backyard trees. Heidi is very responsive to all communication, but we didn't need to ask her a thing during our stay because the whole place is so well done. An enthusiastic 5 stars. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Katie J.

It was just ok.

House was just adequate for family wknd get-away. Although very clean I did not find the home as comfortable as it was advertised. Living area could sit three people in order to watch tv. We had six adults and one child. Furniture somewhat modern and not real comfortable for middle-aged folks. Stove and kitchen island nice. Table big enough to fit family which was nice. Pots and pans were pretty awful. Very cheap and not enough of them. Only partial roll of paper towels. Ran out Day 1 along with Kleenex. Had to run to store for paper towels, dinner napkins and boxes of Kleenex. Shampoo was empty in one bathroom. Constantly ran out of silverware, dish towels were so thin they were saturated after drying one dish. No access to washer/dryer which would have been nice for wet beach and kitchen towels. Screened porch was nice, but again couch very uncomfortable. Grill was good. Outside lawn small and very dangerous given steep drop off - not a place for young kids to run/play. Hot tub - water discolored. Garbage dumpster overflowing when we arrived and swarming with flies. Stentch bad. Lastly, water quit running during one night of our stay. No way to flush toilets, wash hands, etc. waited till 6 am to call emergency cell numbers of owners and neither phones answered. Text and called with no response. Woke spouse and sent him to buy water so we could flush toilets. Finally got a phone call back from home owner who I felt minimized what we were going through. We did get a half day refund, but it cancelled plans we had for half the day. Realize this was out of control of homeowners, but felt homeowner tried to gloss over the issue and made excuse for neither being available for calls. Plumber got their quickly, but took hrs for home owner to call back. Frustrating experience. Overall disappointed in our stay. Felt home would be so much nicer than we found it given price and description.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristen N.

Relaxing weekend getaway!!

Seven of us (6 adults and 1 infant) stayed at Piper House for a long weekend. It was the perfect house to accommodate all of us, with room to spare! The bedrooms are set up so that there are 2 on one side of the house and 2 on the other, so it offered some space and privacy when needed. We spent a lot of time outside, on the screened in porch, and down by the dock and water. There is so much to do without ever having to leave the property, and you really can't beat the lake view with Indiana Beach off in the distance. The house was very clean, well-stocked with linens, and the kitchen had everything we needed to do our own cooking. The owner, Heidi, was super helpful and responsive both when booking our trip and once we were on the property. Whether you are looking for a home base while you explore the area, or you just want to hang out and relax for a few days, this is the house for you. We hope to get the chance to return again one day soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette O.

AMAZING!!

We spent one week at the Piper House...it was amazing. We had 4 adults and 3 children and the layout was perfect! We fished off the dock, rented a boat, went to Indiana Beach, played on the backyard swing set, hot tubbed, built sand castles, built fires and made s'mores. Beautiful memories made. Thank you Heidi and Scott. You have a wonderful place. We loved meeting you guys and Stella!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Darien, Il

Everything was provided for a comfortable stay

We stayed thre with our thee grandkids and they had fabulous time. I'm sure they'll remember this vacation for years to come. Heidi and Scott were very accommodating to our every need. I would love to go back again !

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Great lake getaway

There are so many superlatives for this property. Let's start with the owners who couldn't be more accommodating and talented in creating a wonderful environment to totally relax and enjoy your vacation. The new home is tastefully decorated, furnished and well appointed. We had 9 people and never felt cramped or in each others way. The layout separates bedrooms into wings with several gathering areas in the main living space, spacious kitchen, screened in porch and your private beach and fire pit area. Our younger grands had a great play area as well as the sand beach. Location is outstanding. A few minutes walk and you're at Indiana Beach. We'd heard IB had slipped but our experience was great. Plenty of activities and rides to entertain all age groups. A 5 minute drive to the Tippecanoe Country Club Golf course. We played and its a nice and challenging layout with spectacular views of the lake. The boat rental is a 5 minute walk. Anything you would want in a town is within 10 minutes by car. Remember drive in movies? 5 minutes to a 2 screen drive in. Can't forget the Sycamore Ice Cream stand 5 minutes away! Our family totally enjoyed our stay and are planning on returning again next year. This property is by far the finest in the Lake Shafer area. Thanks again to Heidi and Scott for a great family vacation!