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Waterfront Lake Shafer - Hot Tub + Fireplace

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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Nestled on the shores of Lake Shafer, Piper House offers a serene retreat for large families and groups. This custom-designed lake house features granite countertops, hardwood floors, and high-end A/V systems. Enjoy campfires by the water's edge, grill on one of two Weber natural gas grills, or lounge in multiple hammocks with comfortable sofas and patio furniture.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Lake Shafer - Hot Tub + Fireplace

Custom-designed lakefront home built for multi-family & multi-generational getaways.
• Main house + attached in-law suite for flexible space
• 102 ft of main Lake Shafer waterfront with private dock
• Hot tub with panoramic lake views
• 5-minute walk to Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park
• Perfect for boaters, families & groups seeking lake life

HOUSE LAYOUT

GREAT ROOM: The gathering hub for your group.
• Large leather RH sectional sofa & chairs
• 60" flat screen TV with DVD player
• Indoor/outdoor AV speakers
• Huge windows with stunning lake views
• Fireplace
• Open to dining room, kitchen, and screened porch

DINING SPACES: Ample seating indoors and out for dining, games, and gathering.
[ Seating for 16 indoors ]
o 8 chairs at large communal table
o 4 stools at kitchen island
o 4 chairs at table in apartment
[ Seating for 10 outdoors ]
o 6 chairs on main house screened porch
o 4 chairs on apartment screened porch

KITCHENS + COOKING: Kitchens designed for effortless large-group meal prep.
• Two complete kitchens stocked with quality cookware and full appliances
• Everything doubled: fridges, freezers, microwaves, ovens, dishwashers, disposals
• Gas grill and Hasty Bake charcoal smoker for outdoor cooking

SLEEPING: Sleeps 15 comfortably in 5 bedrooms across three separate zones. Each zone has its own hallway, bedrooms, and bathrooms—thoughtfully located away from the main great room for quiet & privacy.

All bedrooms include:
• Highest quality mattresses, pillows, and bed linens
• Blackout drapery/blinds
• White noise machines
• TVs
• Clothing storage

ZONE 1: [Bedroom 1 + Bedroom 2 + Bathroom 1] — Sleeps 4
BEDROOM 1:
• California King bed
• En suite Bathroom 1
• Lake view
BEDROOM 2:
• 2 twin beds (trundle configuration; pull one out for use)
• Laundry room access
BATHROOM 1:
• Shower with double vanity

ZONE 2: [Bedroom 3 + Bedroom 4 + Bathroom 2] — Sleeps 6
BEDROOM 3:
• King bed
BEDROOM 4:
• Queen bed + 2 twin bunk beds
BATHROOM 2:
• Bathtub/shower combo
• Double vanity

ZONE 3 — APARTMENT: [Bedroom 5 + Sleeping Nook + Bathroom 3] — Sleeps 5
BEDROOM 5:
• King bed + 1 twin bed
SLEEPING NOOK:
• King bed (built-in wall-to-wall, open to apartment living room)
BATHROOM 3:
• Bathtub/shower combo

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES: Screened-in porch connected to the living room.
• Dining table for 6
• Upholstered sofa + ottoman
• Lake views

AMENITIES

INDOOR AMENITIES:
• Central heat/AC systems (independent climate control)
• Endless hot water
• High speed WIFI
• Comcast Basic Cable
• Fireplace
• Board games
• Washer & dryer

BABY & CHILD AMENITIES:
• 2 high chairs (restaurant style)
• 1 Pack N Play crib + sheets
• Playground with infant + regular swings

OUTDOOR AMENITIES: 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 with the historic wood roller coaster and ferris wheel in the distance.
• Hot tub with panoramic lake views
• Playground
• Kayak
• Private boat dock
• Hammocks
• 2 fire pits (one at top of hill, one by the dock)
• Gated driveway
• Ample parking, including space for boat trailers

LAKE SHAFER ACTIVITIES:
• Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park (5-minute walk)
• Boating (bring your own or rent locally)
• Swimming off our dock in a no-wake zone
• Kayaking
• Fishing off the dock
• Run/walk trail

LOCAL AREA ATTRACTIONS:
• Indiana Beach Amusement Park & Water Park (5-minute walk)
• Drive-in movie theater (4 minute drive)
• Canoe trips (23 minute drive)
• Horseback riding (27 minute drive)
• Golf courses (5 minute drive)
• Restaurants (5 minute drive)
• Grocery stores (8 minute drive)
• Winery (12 minute drive)
• PURDUE UNIVERSITY - ROSS ADE Stadium (40 minute drive)

• VIBE — Located on the street leading to Indiana Beach, surrounded by older vacation lodges and private lake homes. The property is gated and bordered by tall landscaping and fencing, creating an incredibly private feel despite being steps from the action.
• PROXIMITY — On Lake Shafer | 5-minute walk to Indiana Beach Amusement Park | 7-10 minutes to restaurants and stores in Monticello, Indiana.
• GETTING AROUND — Easy parking in private driveway for 8+ cars and boat trailers.
• EXPECTATIONS — Noise isn't an issue, whether you're making it or worried about hearing it. The property is well-shielded from neighbors by landscaping and fencing, and the house is exceptionally well-insulated with spray foam.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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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.
Hot tub use is at your own risk. Swimming in the lake is at your own risk.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

NEW Modern Lake House + apt for 15 W/hot TUB

About the area

Located in Monticello, this holiday home is on the waterfront. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and Terre Vin Monticello WineShop. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pine View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Terre Vin Monticello WineShop - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake Shafer - Hot Tub + Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake Shafer - Hot Tub + Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Shafer - Hot Tub + Fireplace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake Shafer - Hot Tub + Fireplace located?

This family-friendly Monticello holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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