Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK - Indianapolis

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Indianapolis, IN

St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital4 min drive
IU Health North Hospital7 min drive
Fashion Mall at Keystone8 min drive
Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK

🦠COVID-19 Clean Protocol
🚴‍♀️Cyclist: Accessible to the Monon Trail!
⛹🏼 Athletes: Accessible Grand Park
🛶Nearby! Eagle Creek Park
🐶 Dog friendly (small breeds), No cats please!
👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 We love families
🧘🏼 We offer a zen experience
🔌unplug and relax
🧭 Best location for downtown or suburbs
🏥 Minutes from St. Vincent and IU North
🚘On site parking (No RV)
⌨️WiFi
🧻all supplies
🛒5 minutes to grocery
🚭NON smoking
💬Text freely with your Host

Located in Indianapolis' premier residential & retail area. The guest cottage is nestled within our home’s peaceful one acre garden and is only minutes from downtown and Carmel.
The 700 square foot guest cottage is a freestanding, fully independent building with private, fenced patio and dedicated parking.
THE LOCATION:
We are just 7 minutes to Broad Ripple, 15 minutes down Meridian Street to Downtown, 10 minutes to Carmel, 20 minutes to Westfield's Grand Park, 5 minutes to the 465, Monon walking & biking trail, and Whole Foods plaza with many retail & restaurant choices.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
We pride ourselves on our unique setting, excellent client relations, privacy and value. We want you to have a warm home-away-from-home feel experience!
THE FLOOR PLAN:
Master Suite:
Queen bed
Shower/toilet
Separate vanity area
Great Room:
TempurPedic Queen mattress on pullout sofa (no crossbars)
Flatscreen TV with Netflix, Amazon
WiFi - free
Kitchenette w/ fridge & small appliances
Private Rear Patio:
Gas BBQ
Table for four and lounging area

We regularly maintain and update the cottage based on client feedback. We listen and respond to all suggestions in order to continue to offer only the best possible experience!

Property manager

Claudia Appel

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Dogs under 45lbs/not aggressive. No cats plz!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No additional guests or visitors unless approved in advance by owner. Please let us know if you're in town visiting friends and family

Rate is $145/nt for 2 persons, addl. persons $25 per night (4 max)

I require a Gov. Photo ID and the make/model of your car 48 hours after booking (if rental car, can provide 48 hours prior to arrival)

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

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

About the area

Indianapolis

This cottage is located in Indianapolis. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White River State Park and Grand Park, while Indiana State Fairgrounds and Children's Museum of Indianapolis are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for Indianapolis Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Indianapolis, IN

What's nearby

St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital - 4 min drive
IU Health North Hospital - 7 min drive
Fashion Mall at Keystone - 8 min drive
Butler University - 10 min drive
Dave & Buster's - 10 min drive

Getting around

Indianapolis Station - 26 min drive
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪Daddy Jack's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage - INDY/CARMEL/DWNTWN/MONON TRAIL/GRAND PARK located?

Located in Indianapolis, this family-friendly cottage is 1.8 mi (3 km) from St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Monon Community Center Waterpark and Fashion Mall at Keystone. Butler University and Carmel Christkindlmarkt are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

2 June 2024

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

Lovely and very comfortable

The owners have put a lot of thought into all of the details to make this cottage a beautiful and well appointed retreat. The bed was very comfortable, guaranteeing a good night’s sleep in a peaceful and quiet yet convenient location. Many thanks to our hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

22 Apr 2024

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

Great Girls Getaway!

We were looking for a place in Indianapolis for the weekend for a girl’s trip. This was a great property for what we had in mind. We were impressed with all the details of this quaint little place. Beautiful landscape, comfortable furniture, and thoroughly cleaned. There was a time that we needed to communicate with the host during our stay, and she was available. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great stay!

Excellent location (we wanted to do some biking -- the property is exactly 2 miles from the Monon). Beautiful, restful space to return to.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

8 Apr 2024

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

Indy Weekend

Had a great stay. The cottage is cozy and private On a beautiful property. Host was very responsive and instructions/check in was clear. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy G.

2 Apr 2024

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

Stay while in Indy

Cottage was well done. Nice neighborhood. Claudia was warm and welcoming.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

16 Feb 2024

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

Restful perfect little cottage

I needed a little place to stay and rest—the pink elephant cottage was perfect. It’s comfortable, and beautiful. Very clean, and well taken care of. The owners were very polite and responded to my messages very quickly. Can’t wait to stay here again! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W., Hastings, MI USA

23 Jan 2024

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

Charming cabin

This is a cute little place which was very welcoming. Nice linens, warm shower, and very dog friendly with a fenced in potty area. A terrific weekend overall!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

6 Jan 2024

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

Location, location, location

Fab location and comfortable space!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

24 Nov 2023

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

Cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay in Indianapolis/Carmel area. Cottage was in a wonderful spot. The grounds were beautiful and the cottage was also. The hosts provided everything some one would need for their stay and were very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

15 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful place!

It’s an adorable and cute little cottage that is perfect for a weekend getaway! Everything was clean and comfortable. My husband and I enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

16 Oct 2023

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

Terrific

Lovely neighborhood and hosts. We would happily stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Oct 2023

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

Great Indianapolis Location

Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

24 Sept 2023

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

Pink Elephant Cottage

Very clean and all the thoughtfulness put into the space made for a great stay. Very comfortable bed. Lovely yard and good communication with the hosts!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

19 Sept 2023

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

Clean and Cozy

This was a great place to stay for our weekend trip to Purdue. It was only about an hour from campus and was very convenient to get on the highway. The unit was super cute and cozy, while still being very functional! It has many thoughtful touches and decor. The host was easy to communicate with and provided very clear instructions for everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha K.

14 Sept 2023

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

It was great! Perfect!

Everything was great! Perfect stay!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Edie T., Indianapolis

5 Sept 2023

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

Perfect for short stay-not for a long stay

This is a beautiful place surrounded by flowers and gorgeous houses. It is nestled behind the main house in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood. We stayed for 2 weeks and I worked from there as I am a remote employee. It was difficult to stay there for longer than a couple of days. Here are my reasons for the slight mark down: the path is grown over with grass even after their yard was mowed and it was a long walk. It rained while we were there and we had to walk through mud and a puddle in one section of the path. It is not easy to walk on the pavers and carry large suitcases or heavy things. The internet was intermittent so I was often dropped from meetings and I could not use the wi-fi for calls without drops. The kitchen is like an RV - perfect for a weekend or if you eat your meals out, but cooking there and keeping anything cold in the dorm size refrigerator was difficult. The bedroom blinds did not close all they way and I could see through the slats, so I put a sheet over the window for privacy. The parking place was often taken or blocked by someone at the main house.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson M.

10 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage

Lovely well-equipped cottage 20 minutes north of downtown. Claudia was the perfect combination of friendly, attentive and respectful of our privacy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael C.

4 Aug 2023

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

First time using Vrbo

This was the first time my wife and I have ever used Vrbo ,or the other company. This place was exactly what we were expecting it to be like based on the photos and description. The owner was easy to communicate with through text, and the layout of the place was overall nice. We have a small dog and the place was really good for small dogs. Minor issues that I am not going to really gripe about, and the owner has already been informed about and was responsive to.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle S.

1 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Carmel Cottage

Just had the best stay this garden cottage in Carmel, IN, with my 13 year old niece. She lives in the area and I am from Cleveland so I chose the cottage for a special girls getaway. It is a darling space, decorated beautifully and has everything you need to more than comfortably enjoy your stay. The grounds are beautiful, great photo opportunity! The hosts, Steve and Claudia, couldn't have been more accommodating. We will definitely be back and I would recommend the cottage to anyone traveling to the Indianapolis area. My niece and I were both sad to close the door and say goodbye!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

24 July 2023

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

Beautiful, quaint cottage

This was an excellent location in Indy for the activities we had planned for our weekend getaway. We were greeted by Steve when we arrived and had a great chat with him while he showed us around the cottage. We had a lovely stay and will definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

5 July 2023

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

Perfect

The cottage was perfect. Nice neighborhood and close to many shops and restaurants. Only 20 minutes from Ruoff Music Center!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H., Harper Woods MI

13 June 2023

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

Five Stars!

We absolutely loved this property! The cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed, and was surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The fenced in area out back was ideal for our dog. Claudia and Steve were excellent hosts. We look forward to staying with them in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette A., SAINT PAUL

21 May 2023

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

Indy Weekend!

This was a great location for almost anything. It’s located in a very quiet neighborhood We had everything we needed during our stay for the weekend wedding. Very clean and comfortable! We rode the Monon Trail and hiked Holiday Park Thank You Claudia and Steve for your wonderful hospitality!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

30 Apr 2023

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

Spectacular

Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

16 Apr 2023

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

Pink Elephant

Very nice getaway. Our only complaint is that the walk from where are you park and the getaway cottage was on stones not a solid sidewalk and my husband is disabled. It was a little hard for him to maneuver, but other than that we would go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claudia Appel

Why have a generic experience when you can experience the city on a more personal level. We are always available to offer suggestions on things to do, etc. Having rented from VRBO ourselves, we understand what it takes to offer a unique property and look forward to hosting you.

Why they chose this property

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT:
This is the ONLY property on VRBO that is located in Indianapolis' premier residential & retail area making it safe and highly accessible. The Cottage is nestled within an award winning garden on an acre lot, yet is still minutes from downtown and suburbs.
THE EXPERIENCE:
The cottage is comparable to a hotel junior suite, the cottage offers amenities (seasonal linens & signature toiletries) and an unmatched client experience within a garden setting.

What makes this property unique

Some of the comments we've received have been how tranquil and relaxing it is to unwind in our guest house. The gardens are in bloom year-round and depending on the season, the display of flowers varies. Whatever time of year, it is a special place to be. When you're ready to explore, there are many big city cultural attractions nearby.