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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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.

Property manager

Amy Dykstra

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Albion, IN

What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - 30 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 32 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Albion Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chain O' Lakes State Park, Noble Hawk Golf Links and Presence Saint Francis Place. Parkview Noble Hospital and Sylvan Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very clean, gorgeous scenery, beautiful decor. The family and I enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

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

8/10

Beautiful waterfront view, it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Everything was so comfortable! Comfy bed and living room outdoor space! A little hidden behind some out buildings but everything was so cute and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Nice cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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

We come back again and again because we love the cottage and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10

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

10/10

Perfect get away. Perfect place. Perfect hostess. Would love to come again.

10/10

This was our second year to enjoy time at the Lake Cottage. The "lake" theme is tastefully carried throughout. Access to the paddle boat and the canoe is a plus. Really enjoy waking up in the morning, sitting on the deck, and enjoying the view across the lake. The owners are wonderful to work with. We will definitely be looking to rent it for a third time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

Backyard and lake were beautiful. Paddle boat an adventure as well. House was very clean. Just don’t judge the house by its front yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Clean and comfortable! Appreciated the little extras like coffee/tea. Outdoor area an added pleasure with choices of activities or relaxing during our wonderful weekend on Skinner Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The host provided everything guests needed and more. The place was lovely and peaceful - just what we wanted. Beautiful lake view from the deck. Loved the fact that bottles of cold water were in the refrigerator for us when we arrived - much needed and so thoughtful. I use a walker and all rooms, porch and deck were accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

This peopert lacks NOTHING!! Not only is it beautiful and cozy, the owner has thought of everything to make the stay more wonderfull. We really enjoyed the paddle pontoon too. Oh yeah, the lake is nice too ! 🙂
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10

We genuinely enjoyed our stay. The lake was beautiful and it was nice having the town so close by. The cottage was nicely stocked with amenities. Our one complaint was the bed was extremely soft with a foam mattress topper. Both my husband and I prefer a firmer mattress. Short of that, we have zero complaints and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay here for the second time! The house was clean, spacious, fully furnished and had the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. The lake out back is beautiful! The host was very responsive, attentive and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

My family really needed a relaxing lakefront getaway and this property definitely met those needs. We found that the property is close enough to many great restaurants and within decent driving distance of a few cities. We will be staying here again during the summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the cabin, very cozy, was perfect and had everything we needed. We will almost certainly return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Wonderful experience. Very nicely decorated with the lake theme throughout. Ready to book again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Very nice people, very clean and had everything we needed. Nice get away spot.

10/10

We loved this cottage! It was so comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed meeting Amy's mom Susan. She was very helpful. We had a wonderful time at the lake!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This exceeded our expectations. It was warm and welcoming and the owners had thought of so many things that made the visit nice. Location is wonderful with a great view of the lake. Right on a highway but the house was very quiet. We used it as a base for our visit to Chain O Lakes park. Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024