This two-bedroom Lakeside cottage is a magical place

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 783.2 sq m

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Columbia City, IN

Big Barbee Lake
‪19 min drive‬
Webster Lake
‪20 min drive‬
Lake Wawasee
‪27 min drive‬
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Enjoy a Magical Vacation at Our Lake Home
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet, look no further than our lake home! Sitting on 55 acres of private lake with no public access, our cottage has been fully remodeled inside and out. From the vaulted ceilings to the screened porch, it offers all of the comforts you need for a relaxing stay. But that’s not all! Keep reading to find out more about what makes this vacation spot truly magical.

Property manager

John Hufferd

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

With a $50 pet fee

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Columbia City

Located in Columbia City, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain O' Lakes State Park and Big Barbee Lake, while Wagon Wheel Theatre and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site are cultural highlights.

Columbia City, IN

What's nearby

Big Barbee Lake - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
Webster Lake - 20 min drive - 17.2 km
Chain O' Lakes State Park - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
Tippecanoe Lake - 26 min drive - 20.4 km
Lake Wawasee - 27 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hill Top Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Port Side Pizza - ‬15 min drive
‪Timmy's Nook - ‬16 min drive
‪Lake Shore Tavern - ‬16 min drive
‪Goose Lake Resort - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This two-bedroom Lakeside cottage is a magical place pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at This two-bedroom Lakeside cottage is a magical place ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This two-bedroom Lakeside cottage is a magical place ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This two-bedroom Lakeside cottage is a magical place located?

Situated in Columbia City, this golf cottage is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Big Barbee Lake and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Webster Lake. Tippecanoe Lake and Chain O' Lakes State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

robin r.

3 Apr 2025

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

Visiting family

House was great

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TWS

8 Feb 2025

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

New Lake

Great place on a quiet lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara O.

11 Nov 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

This place was just what my husband and I needed on our little getaway. It was very relaxing and peaceful. We will be booking another trip soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

21 Oct 2024

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

Relaxing lake stay

Beautiful setting and nicely decorated. The furnace was noisier than I expected but took the chill off in the evenings.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

2 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful quiet location

My husband and spent 3 nights here in September and loved it. We are in our 50's, new to Indiana, and wanted a quiet location on the water to relax, fish, and enjoy the scenery. This did not disappoint! Owner John is easy to communicate with and check-in was seamless. The caretaker Greg lives nearby and does a great job making you feel welcome but also giving total privacy. The home is really well stocked, clean, comfortable, and perfectly decorated for the location. The kitchen is large and they have thought of everything you might need. It is a bright cheery open living room/kitchen looking out onto the lake. The screened in porch is perfect for morning coffee and helps protect from the bugs at night. The lake is very small but that was a plus to us and part of the charm. We opted to rent the pontoon boat and have no regrets. We had no luck fishing (although the lake is crystal clear and you can see the fish and turtles everywhere) but really enjoyed going out early to watch the sunrise and watching the sunset from the boat. It is absolutely beautiful!! I love to swim and lounge in water, so I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't just jump off the dock to cool off. There are a lot of lily pads and pond plants surrounding the dock and it's very shallow making swimming and/or fishing difficult. The yard is beautiful though and there is comfortable seating all over this property. We are already planning a winter trip. A beautiful oasis right in the middle of cornfields!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

18 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful

We enjoyed a very peaceful time on the water. The house was well stocked with the essentials. The coffee pods were appreciated as we brought regular ground coffee.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

22 Aug 2024

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Adorable cottage on a quiet lake

The property was beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice! The house was clean and well stocked. Greg was very helpful with the pontoon and took us on a ride around the lake before giving us the keys. The screened in porch was perfect to relax in at night while keeping the bugs away. Would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

5 Aug 2024

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Unplug & Enjoy

What a peaceful and fun filled experience. The cottage is great - roomy and comfortable with everything you could possibly want. Outdoors even better - lake is awesome! We rented the pontoon and spent a lot of time on the water. Went fishing and swimming and took the kayaks out every morning to a glass like lake. Lunch on the lake and evening sunset cruises after grilling out. Private lake - basically had the place to ourselves. You’ll never want to leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley J.

27 July 2024

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Fantastic!

This wonderful cottage was so pretty and comfortable. The screened in porch was nice at night. My husband and I were there for a week, and we were the only ones on the lake almost every day. We loved watching the fish and the turtles at the end of the pier. The lake is small, so there is no skiing or fast boating, but if you want a peaceful, relaxing place, this is it!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

20 July 2024

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Perfect Lake House

The house was lovely, had everything you could need for your stay. The internet worked great, the lake was beautiful. Greg was a ton of help! Enjoyed the fishing, swimming and the boating! Could not recommend highly enough!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

15 June 2024

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A hidden gem in northern Indiana

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to renting again! The location is a great place to enjoy nature and relax. Time seems to slow down here, making even a short visit seem long. Very, very relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

30 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing Family Getaway

My husband and I and our two adult daughters enjoyed our stay at Bellevue Cottage. It was so peaceful and quiet! The cottage is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed time on the water—fishing and relaxing one day in the pontoon and taking the kayaks out several times. We also took day trips to Shipshewana and Winona Lake. We loved the space and the relaxation it provided for our special family time together.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ina y.

20 Sept 2023

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wonderful in everyway

Everything was great, one problem though: the dog. There was no place to walk or run or even feel free in a back yard but even it would not be on a leash there is no security for a pet. Also since we have a sail boat, Loon lake would be better for us. So if you can move your beautiful cottage there, we would be your permanent customers.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C., Chicago, Il, USA

5 Sept 2023

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2nd stay this summer

We 1st stayed over Memorial Day and booked again for Labor Day weekend. This property has everything one would need for a relaxing weekend. The property is clean and the bed in the primary bedroom was really comfortable. They really thought of everything. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

24 July 2023

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

A Comfortable, Private, Peaceful, Paradise!

We appreciated the boat launch along the home. It sure made carrying the canoe to the lake much easier. That was a pleasant surprise! The furniture and beds were very comfortable. The home is equipped with lots of wonderful extra special touches that made our stay even more special! The large refrigerated water filter was a huge hit with us. We also appreciated the "lily pad," we had a great time lounging on it during a soft rain one morning! The lake was perfect to canoe and Kayak! Great time was had by all! Definitely recommend staying here. Greg was an added bonus, he was very helpful and fun to chat with!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

3 July 2023

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Wonderful

Awesome!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 June 2023

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

Home away from home

To say the least the house was amazingly clean, and looked exactly like how it is portrayed in the photos. It was beautifully decorated. Literally every amenity that could be expected in your home was there, so we wanted for nothing. We ended up going at a time when the weather was oddly cold in summer, and the lily pads were in abundance but that didn't deter us because we thoroughly enjoyed kayaking, renting the pontoon and fishing out in the lake. Be sure to sign the guest book-I enjoyed reading everyone's notes, and seeing how far everyone had travelled to come to the house. We will definitely be back next year!!! Oh ...and thanks to Greg and John !

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

10 June 2023

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Love this place

My family and I just spent a week here and it was great! The location right on the lake is beautiful. The property is clean and well maintained. We had a blast grilling out, fishing and swimming. I definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

6 June 2023

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Quiet Modern and Clean Place to Stay

We stayed three nights as we were attending a conference at the college 30 minutes drive away. We brought the dog who had the best time of all. It was a great choice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C., Chicago, Il, USA

30 May 2023

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

We’ll definitely be back!

We had a wonderful stay this past Memorial Day weekend. The house was clean, comfortable and perfectly appointed. The cabin was stocked with all of the little extras that really made the difference. John was very easy to reach and Greg the neighbor was so kind and helpful (Greg rents the pontoon). The bed was comfortable and the cabin has everything you could think of. We spent the day cruising around on the pontoon boat and took the kayaks out a few times as well. The lake is quiet and relaxed. We already booked our next stay. We can’t wait to return.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

25 May 2023

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Relaxing

Very charming cottage with upscale furnishings. Everything was as advertised. Enjoyed the pontoon that was available.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 May 2023

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Great Place!!! Definitely want to go back!!!

It’s a Beautiful Place!! Being on a private lake is Wonderful!! Met some of the neighbors and they were all very nice and welcoming. The owner reached out to me a few times to make sure everything was good, which meant a lot. Already thinking of rebooking for next year!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheryl S.

31 Mar 2023

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Serene experience!

This lake cottage was above and beyond what anyone usually expects. Fresh, clean, charming. I can only assume the owner spent the night to see what anyone could possible want. Everything and more was there. There was no running to the store. That’s really the least of it though. The main bed is actually adjustable and king sized. Every view: soothing and beautiful. It looked like a professional interior decorator chose the fine finishes. I’ll go back and I hope you give it a try. You will not be sorry. Stress level: 0. Tranquility level: 10!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey W.

8 Jan 2023

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Relaxing Weekend Getaway

My husband and I needed a little weekend getaway and had some stuff we wanted to do in Fort Wayne. The house was beautiful, clean and has everything you need right there! We would stay again soon!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeana C.

19 Sept 2022

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Great quick quite weekend

Had a wonderful relaxing weekend enjoying the lake and quiet surroundings. Kids fished and kayaked and we used the rented boat available. Kids had plenty to do! Screened in porch is such a gem. Thank you for the great weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by John Hufferd

We are professional horse trainers ! We are world travelers.So we understand the vacation business.We want our guests to be very comfortable. Also work as little as possible on their vacation.
We are excited about our newest venture with Vrbo !! We hope to have the same successes as we have in our other businesses .

John & Belle

Why they chose this property

The Lake Experience
Our lake home is equipped with everything you need for an amazing outdoor experience. Whether you’re a fishing enthusiast or just enjoy birdwatching, our 30-foot fishing pier provides plenty of opportunities to catch fish or watch wildlife in their natural habitat. If you want to explore even further, we provide kayaks so that you can take your adventure out onto the lake. And if you’re looking for more of a leisurely ride, pontoon boats or a fishing are available for rental upon request.

Inside the Cottage
But it’s not just about what lies outside; inside, our cottage is just as inviting! With its gourmet-style kitchen and bar seating area, entertaining guests has never been easier. The two bedrooms also allow for plenty of space for everyone at your party to rest after a long day of activities. And best of all? Every room offers stunning views of the lake from its many windows!
To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we also provide a few fishing poles and kayaks at no extra cost – although safety equipment like lifejackets must be worn. We also have a fire pit where you can gather around with friends or family and enjoy each other’s company while roasting marshmallows or making s'mores. All in all, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some quality time together!
Conclusion:
Whether you're looking for an outdoor adventure or simply want to take in breathtaking views of nature, there's nothing quite like our lake home! With its convenient amenities and stunning views both inside and out, it's easy to see why so many people choose this magical spot for their vacation getaway year after year. So don't wait — book your trip now and start creating memories that will last a lifetime!

What makes this property unique

To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we also provide a few fishing poles and kayaks at no extra cost – although safety equipment like lifejackets must be worn. We also have a fire pit where you can gather around with friends or family and enjoy each other’s company while roasting marshmallows or making s'mores. All in all, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some quality time together!

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