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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Albion accommodation with kitchen

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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.)
    ‪53 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 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Breakfast House - ‬11 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 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, 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. 104 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake cottage, spent alot of time on the deck and enclosed porch. Very relaxing and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Sandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Ernie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place very cozy very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed here numerous times and just love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
Wonderful time second time here will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Kapaa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jerry C., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, Large Cabin Right on the Lake

This is a nice and spacious cabin, right on the lake. The cabin is well appointed and supplied, and clearly well cared for. The back deck would be very nice for the summertime (not so much for us in winter). I took one star off for location because the front of the cabin is right on the highway (set back a bit), with neighbors all around. However, sitting in the back you may not notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

Liked: Cleanliness

love it

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