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Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue

Monticello vacation home with kitchen

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A deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of a lake and houses in the background.
A neatly made bed with a quilt and pillows, a wall-mounted lamp, a checkered curtain, and a small plant on the wall.
A stainless steel stove top oven with a microwave above it, a coffee maker, and a white towel hanging from the oven door.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. There is a door leading to a kitchen.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a ceiling fan. There is a view of a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Monticello City Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Altherr Nature Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Monticello

On waterfront.You'll find Altherr Nature Park and Monticello City Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Whyte Horse Winery and White County Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Monticello City Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Altherr Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Shafer - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Purdue University - 43 min drive - 32.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Monticello - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬4 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.

Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue

**** freshly painted and all new carpet in 2023!
A peaceful retreat for those who would like to get away from the hectic work week or city life. The cozy interior of this cottage is welcoming and comfortable for traveling guests to feel right at home. Bedrooms include 1 master with queen, 2nd bedroom with queen, bedroom 3 has full daybed with full size mattress. (3 total beds) along with living room couch. And maybe the best part is the relaxing deck back - perfect for board games, as well as the fire pit and deck chairs and table for outdoor dining - and even fishing. It’s the perfect oasis away from it all!

The neighborhood is super friendly and walkable! You can walk all along the lake side front for a scenic stroll. And we even share the neighborhood with Indianas Largest Boat, the Madam Carroll (which operates several days of the week dockside so stop on over for a cold beverage and maybe some live music). Steps away is also The Sportsman Inn for food and drink. We are only 6 miles from Indiana Beach!
Conveniently located - Purdue 30 min.

Get away from it all in this quaint 3 bdrm cottage (on the inlet) leading into lake freeman. peaceful views, fantastic deck with fishing access. No direct swimming access. Feel right at home & ready to relax! Sit around the quiet firepit, You won't want to leave the lake life! Friendly Neighborhood is walkable or bring a bike to enjoy.

Bring your own boat if you’d like - we have a dock available. (For fishing also)

We do allow well behaved pets - there will be a $125 pet fee charge for your stay.

We supply majority of basic kitchen needs / linens / the basics. If you have any specific questions on what we have stocked, please let me know! (Dishes, utensils, coffee maker, even some boardgames, books for your enjoyment, washer and dryer also included as well.

Large flat-screen TV in living room if you must come in from the relaxing deck... and because part of the lake life is unplugging, we have a nice library of books for your enjoyment as well as board and card games also.

We offer high speed Wi-Fi, Netflix, onDemand tv / movies - a perfect spot for WFH environment.
. You may fish from our dock.

We have hosted many visitors and book on some different platforms - and have a superhost rating.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and 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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet Fee $125
Do NOT Park in either neighbor's driveway. Our parking is paved driveway leading directly to the house. Space for two vehicles.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 999 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

Property is also known as

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House W Boat Dock & Swimming
Lake House Cottage - w Boat Dock & Swimming Monticello

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.7 mi (41-min drive) away from the Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue to the beach?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (30-min drive) from France Park Beach.

Does Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue to downtown Monticello?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Monticello.

Lakeside Cozy Cottage - w Fishing Dock, Relaxing Lake Freeman, close to Purdue Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes there was everything that we needed for a weeks stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and close to everything you need winery is right across the water would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet area

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

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

Perfect family location

We keep coming back here year after year for a reason. Clean, comfortable, close to everything we want to do in the area, & the hosts are friendly people who care about your experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

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

Sept trip

Very nice place, enjoyed our stay! Loved this town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david f.

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

Great location and host

Nice neighborhood to stay in, very close to lake, and close to dining. Plenty of room with comfortable furnishings. Great host, very responsive and thoughtful. Enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

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

Lake birthday celebration

This property had everything we needed and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Small family vaca

Cute and cozy great for the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

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

Great for family, near Indiana Beach

Clean, comfortable, & close to everything we needed. The hosts are thoughtful & responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hollie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean. The host was very welcoming and the house had everything we could have needed. Plenty of dishes and pots and pans. There is a brand new nice deck on the back over looking the canal. Thank you for opening your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice town and area to visit

The house was nice and the yard was great for our dogs. The neighbors and the people we met in the town were all friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zdenka J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed two night. Everything was good. They are very responsive. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great Golf get away

The property was fantastic. Prime location. Had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

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

Perfect Getaway!

Everything about this property was amazing. We could not have asked for an easier check-in/out process and the property was just as described. We enjoyed the view from the deck every morning and night and even played a couple of games provided by the owners. I would recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy a little getaway with the family as it is very close to the amusement park, drive-in theater, and so many great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Clean and convenient location

Used the location due to the proximity to Jasper Pulaski Sandhill Crane Observation Tower. Accommodations were great. Clean and they take pets! Would definitely use again should the need arise!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

great stay

Very nice, clean property. Great area. We unfortunately did not have much time at the property due to visiting family in the area-we felt it was a wonderful oasis after a long day at Indiana Beach- the very cool air conditioning was a big plus during the recent humid hot weather. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

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

Comfortable & Clean!

My family of 4 stayed at the cottage for 2 nights while visiting Indiana Beach. Everything was immaculate & we had all the comforts of home. Close to anything we wanted to visit but quiet & secluded so that we could truly unwind. Great property & great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacki C.

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

lRelaxing and enjoyable

Had a great time with family. Did not need for anything. Very clean and convenient. Owners very nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TARA R.

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

Comfortable & clean

This property has hosted our family of 4 for three summers in a row & we will keep coming back! The home is in excellent condition & has everything that we need to be comfortable. It is in close proximity to all of our favorite area activities while having a secluded & relaxing setting. 5 stars for good reason!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Z.

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

Cute and clean

It was exactly as pictured. It was quiet and clean and appeared to have all the comforts of home. We were visiting Purdue(30-40 minute drive away) for family weekend so we did not spend a lot of time here but we enjoyed breakfast on the deck overlooking the water. Host was friendly and very responsive to our questions. We would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay... it was the best birthday getaway.... The catfish are huge... Turtles are planty... Everything was provided as listed... we only left out for groceries... will definitely try to book it again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Relaxing

We had a comfortable and relaxing stay at this lakeside cottage. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you need like coffee, sugar and spices. We enjoyed grilling out and eating on their back deck. Beds were comfortable. Had a lovely walk in their neighborhood to view Lake Freeman/Tippecanoe River. It is close to amusement park. Hosts are super kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Perfect for Friends Get-Away

This was a wonderful place for our group of 3 to have a quiet friends get-away. The home was very clean. The bedrooms were comfortable. The living room area was cozy. The kitchen was well equipped for our needs. We especially enjoyed spending time together on the back deck. The hosts were quickly responsive to our questions. We'd definitely return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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