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NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • 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.

NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!

BRAND NEW lake house, custom designed for the comfort of large families & groups on vacation. This listing includes the main house PLUS an attached in law suite apartment that is perfect for those that want to be with the group but need a separate space or extra privacy (grandparents, families with small kids).

PROPERTY (AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY) HIGHLIGHTS
-In total, sleeps 15 in beds. Main house accommodates 10 people + the attached Apartment sleeps 5.
-Brand new custom home offers granite, hardwood floors, on demand unlimited hot water, central heat/AC, custom lighting.
-Professionally designed interior offers an aesthetic to please the most discerning guest. We've been told "this place is way too nice to be a rental home." That is because it is our private lake residence, not a cheaply furnished investment home. No expense was spared, and we'd like to share it with you. -Amazing 180 degree views of the lake and roller coasters. The best views on the lake.
-High-end A/V (60” flatscreen, Yahama sound, indoor/outdoor speakers)
-Fast internet WiFi, Comcast Xfinity cable & DVD/Bluray
-Enjoy campfires at night right next to the water
-Grill with ease on the 2 large Weber natural gas grill on the lakeside
-Lounge gear—multiple hammocks, comfortable sofas & patio furniture
-Dine & hang al fresco on the two private screened porches with comfortable upholstered outdoor furniture and dining space.
-Designer level furniture from Restoration Hardware, Room and Board, Pottery Barn, Arhaus and more.
-All high-end mattresses and linens (Posturepedic, Stearns and Foster, etc)
-Flat screen TV's in bedrooms.
-Bunk beds and “flop” room in Bedroom 3 designed for tucking kids in for movie night while the adults stay up and play.
-Very kid-friendly property. Swingset, beach/sand area with toys and games (croquet, etc)
-Firewood provided on the property. All you need to bring is food, drinks and beach towels.

SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS
-Private beach/sandbox, dock & 120 feet of water frontage. Dock your boat or you can even walk to the boat rental and drive it over.
-Amazing summer sunrises and sets over lake from the screened patio. -
-Historic Drive in Movie Theater (5 mins)
-Great golfing at Tippecanoe Country Club (5 mins) (public can play)
-Winery- fun for tastings. Whyte Horse Winery (10 mins)
-Canoe Trips & Horseback riding
-There is literally something for everyone at this location.
-Chicago summer getaway for families & couples (~2hr drive)
-Indianapolis summer getaway for families & couples (~1hr drive)

WINTER HIGHLIGHTS
-Outdoor covered Hot tub lakeside
-Nothing like hot chocolate by the campfire looking out over the frozen lake
-Cozy Fireplace surrounded by incredible views
-Sledding right on the property
-Snowmobiling on lake (if frozen enough!)
-Chicago winter getaway (only a 2hr drive)
-Indianapolis winter getaway (only a 1hr drive)

FIVE REASONS TO VISIT PIPER HOUSE ON LAKE SHAFER:
1. Truly a unique place. Enjoy all the very best of lakefront living/boating.
2. Nothing else nice enough for your tastes? We get it...that is why we built this place! Fully stocked, totally comfortable, high end everything. You won't want to leave. There is nothing like it around.
3. Have a big/diverse age group of people you'd like to vacation with? We've got you covered from everyone from infants to elderly. Babies: we've got an infant and can offer all the baby/child proofing supplies you need. Kids & Teenagers: they are hard to please sometimes. Not here. Adults: Elderly: home is on one level, at the top of the hill.
4. Family reunion? Get together for a close group of old friends? Nothing creates memories like a lake vacation. Bring your boat down, toast old memories by the fire pit and let all the cousins play together at the amusement park, beach and wooded grounds together.
5. Just need some peace and quiet? Maybe you need a working vacation to actually get something worthwhile done—finally start that business, write that novel, work on your album, get to coding your startup product or just catch up on all the projects you really care about (which you never seem to have time for). Life is short—do what you love! Our high-speed internet with views overlooking the lake can provide exactly the tools and quiet inspiration you need to spark your creativity—winter, spring, summer or fall. Stay for a weekend, full week or month (discounts available for multi-week rentals in the off-seasons)…whatever it takes. Life is short. Live it.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Golf
  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Family parties are ok if approved by hosts

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family parties are ok if approved by hosts
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
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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hunting.
Map
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

  • ‪Sycamore Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Feed Lot - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! 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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NEW modern lake house + apt for 15: HOT TUB, beach, firepit, playground, games! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margie J.

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

Beautiful Home!

Lots of room, very well-kept, and a one block walk to the amusement park plus a swing set on the property and easy access to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, comfortable beds, clean, nice hot tub and fire pit. Great to be a 5-10 min walk to amusement park. Attached apartment worked well for daughters family with little ones
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great home for a group of adults

Big house, very nice host!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Purdue Graduation Stay

We rented The Piper House for a long weekend for a graduation from Purdue. The house was everything it displayed and more. Warm inviting and comfortable for a large family. Everything was very clean and well equipped for your stay. The best part of our stay was the owner!! Our trip had some unforeseen issues caused by mother nature and the owner was terrific in trying to help resolve the issues we encountered with grace and understand even though what we were experiencing was of no fault to the property or themselves. We will rent this house again if we are in the area for an extended period.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Amazing Ladies Weekend!

Fantastic property, plenty of space for everyone! Comfortable bedrooms, extremely clean and kitchen was well stocked! Huge hot tube, gorgeous property with beautiful lake views. Highly recommend and great communication with the owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great lake house!

This was the perfect spot for our family of 8 to spend the weekend! We had a range from teens to Grand Parents in town for a graduation and the house was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone and such a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

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

Beyond Exceptional

From the moment I booked I received nothing but exceptional service from Heidi! Once we arrived I noticed the small details. The noise machines in each room, which put the teenager and young children to sleep with ease, the extra blankets for the extra breeze on the cool nights down the never ended supply of hot water and pressure. That’s amazing considering 14 people needed to shower! If Disney World had an parallel universe, it would be this!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Top shelf accommodations

The best equipped and user-friendly we have ever stayed at. We all loved this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

LOVED IT

This place was great. It’s literally 5 minutes walking to Indiana Beach. The property has direct access to the lake and has many great amenities. It’s very likely the best place to stay in all of Monticello. Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Great house with great amenities!

We had 4 families stay in the house. Each couple got their own room, and the kids shared the two bunk rooms. The separation between the two spaces was perfect for letting the little ones nap throughout the day! Great outdoor spaces too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house for a large group.

The owner Heidi was friendly, the house was well appointed and well stocked. Had a great time with a large group of multiple ages. Lots of toys and lots of quite spots too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Lake-side and Amusement Park!!

This is our third time staying at this property and we already booked a weekend for next year. Heidi's house is great for 3 families, each with their own restroom and bedrooms to accommodate multiple kids. We swam in the lake, and hot tub - walked to the amusement park, it was great! The swing set is really for younger kids - so just keep that in mind, but it didn't matter to us because there was so many other things to do!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M K.

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

Ideal on Lake Schafer

Property is modern, spacious and clean with great views of the lake. Perfect location in a no-wake bay and near boat rentals. Hard to find a lake property like this one. Hot tub, fire pits, and screened porches add tons of value and enjoyment to the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie a H.

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

Get away

Very nice and well equipped with kitchen dishes And pots and pans,bedding,towels,soaps,lotion,everything one would need in the kitchen area. Boat rental right across from where we stayed,had a pontoon for several days,everyone enjoyed that. Firewood for the fire pit,we had somoras one night,kids liked that and the play area too. There werec12 of us and plenty of room,two screened in porches and the Hugh hot tub were a big hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

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

Family Affair

Pace was perfect for all ages. Very well equipped. Kids walked to amusement park every day!! Nearby restaurants were family friendly. Play yard was a godsend for the little ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kimberly r.

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

Annual trip

We have been staying in this property for over five years. We’ve been coming to the area for 38 years. We love the house it’s perfect for our needs and a great location. The owners are great and always very responsive. It’s a great run property beautiful house, beautiful decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

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

Perfect weekend with family!

The Piper house was absolutely wonderful! Everything is as pictured. The location is perfect for walking to and from the Indiana Beach Amusement Park. Communication was excellent with very thorough instructions and prompt responses. No issues whatsoever. We are already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for family gathering

This place was perfect for our annual family thanksgiving get together. The home itself is beautiful, well-appointed, and had all we needed to prepare a lot of meals and enjoy playing games, the hot tub and hanging out. We chose this house for its central location to family coming from Canada, Chicago and southern Indiana so the lakefront wasn’t really a factor this time of year, but we would love to visit again in the summer to take advantage of all the area has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Indy500 Mathis Tradition

This is our second stay at the Piperhouse which fits perfectly for our growing family. The layout, the location, the lake, and with a teen, the amusement park, were perfect. The communication with the owners is pleasant and very timely! The pictures are accurate and well kept! We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Annual Family Trip

This is our third year at Piper House and our family loves staying here. It’s located across from the boat rental, so super easy to get a day of boating in. The house is laid out perfectly for our kids and their families. Having two kitchens, laundry on-site and one large dining space is essential for our growing family. The owners are responsive and have been fantastic to work with before, during and after our stay. We are booked for next year, and we look forward to being back at Piper House! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

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

Spring break 2023

Heidi was a very responsive host! She was there to answer any questions we had during our stay. The house was beautiful and exactly as pictured. We had a great time making memories with our kids and grandkids! Our grandson left toys there and Heidi made sure they were returned to us! Thanks again for a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Excellent Stay!

The house is beautiful, well-stocked and the owner is so communicative and accommodating. Tons of sleeping space! You literally just need your clothes and toothbrush. If you’re missing something, or don’t want to cook, there’s plenty of essentials and restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. Absolutely loved our experience. Thanks Heidi!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann D., Indianapolis

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

Amazing Lake Home

We met our family from Chicago at Lake Shafer because we all grew up visiting our grandmother's lakehouse. Now that we are adults, we wanted to relive old times for another weekend at the lake. This house was absolutely amazing. The home itself is gorgeous. The kids were so excited about the location as it's walking distance to Indiana Beach...the roller coasters were literally in our backyard. If you are planning to visit the area, don't overlook this place. It was simply perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

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

Great vacation

Our extended family takes a vacation every other year together. We have 3 family units consisting of 6 adults (ages 36 - 68) and 8 children (ages 1-11). The layout of the house provided the room and privacy each family needed. This house was definitely the best house to rent. We had a private yard, dock, and playground for the kids. Just a 5 minute walk from Indiana Beach amusement park and right on Lake Shafer, we were able to boat, swim and visit the park anytime we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Extremely accommodating

Heidi was extremely accommodating and communicative. The house was stocked with sheets, towels, dishes, garbage bags…everything you need. The only thing you have to bring are your clothes and some beach towels. The property is beautiful and only minutes away from the park. It was actually closer than the IB “Free Parking Lot” that most people had to walk from. We are excited to make this a regular tradition, as everyone had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022