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Amazing Private Island Getaway - Outstanding Privacy - Includes a Pontoon

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
Large living room with plenty of seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rome City, IN
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Witmer Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Private Island Getaway - Outstanding Privacy - Includes a Pontoon

Round Island Retreat is on an actual island, perched in the center of Sylvan Lake near Rome City, IN. Your own private island features 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a fully equipped kitchen and spectacular 360 degree views of the lake.

There are plenty of things to do on the 600 acre lake including skiing, great fishing, tubing and sailing. Our retreat offers access to the lake from two dock locations. Included with your reservation is exclusive access to a pontoon boat.

Keywords: House, Cabin, Cottage Private Island

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
June 1 - August 31: Check in day is Saturday Park your vehicle and retrieve the boat at 1115 Hilltop Drive, Rome City, IN 46784

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rome City

Located in Rome City, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain O' Lakes State Park and Sylvan Lake, while Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Mid-America Windmill Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rome City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bishop Island - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Witmer Lake - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Dallas Lake - 19 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 31 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Twin Six Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coppertop Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wings Etc - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Breakfast House - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Private Island Getaway - Outstanding Privacy - Includes a Pontoon pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Amazing Private Island Getaway - Outstanding Privacy - Includes a Pontoon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Private Island Getaway - Outstanding Privacy - Includes a Pontoon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Private Island Getaway - Outstanding Privacy - Includes a Pontoon located?

This family-friendly Rome City cottage is located on the waterfront, steps away from Sylvan Lake, Round Island and Hathaway Island. Cook Island and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island home
Great stay, friends get away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Getaway
Beautiful home on private island - comes with a pontoon boat. Very relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Vacation
We had an amazing vacation at this island home! The host greeted us in person when we arrived and personally went over the rules and took us out to the island home so there were no unanswered questions prior to our stay. Great memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sylvan Cellars Wedding Weekend
Property was a great location for family and friends celebrating a wedding at St. Gaspar and Sylvan Cellars. Host was especially accommodating and responsive to all our questions, and the property was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful week at the lake!
This is our second stay at Round Island and we absolutely love it (we've already booked our third visit!)! The house is wonderfully clean with fantastic amenities, fun games, and plenty of movies to watch once the sun goes down! We spend our mornings reading on one of the two decks, our afternoons picnicking on the boat, and our evenings at the BBQ and the firepit. It's a fabulous home for people of all ages and there's plenty of room for big groups! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staycation
My husband and i wanted to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We wanted something special but not to have to drive for hours to get there. I got on VRBO and found this property and its was perfect. We loved the experience! What more could you ask for than a private island only 20 minutes from your home. Our kids even came to visit and they are planning a trip with our friends and their families!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Second Visit to Round Island
This was our second trip to Round Island for our extended family vacation. We had a wonderful week together and couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, peaceful location. The home is spacious, welcoming, and well-stocked with thoughtful amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One-of-a-kind-hideaway!
It's not very often you can say you rented a private island all to yourselves for a weekend, but with this place it's the real deal. We had a great weekend and the variety of accommodations, particularly the pontoon boat, made it head and shoulders above other places we looked at. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for families
We had a wonderful time on round island. The house is even nicer in person. The set up was perfect for our family with four bedrooms each with their own bathroom. It was absolutely spotless. Everyone loved it and we are planning on returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway at Round Island
The property is amazing. The house is beautiful and well kept. We had the use of two pontoons and lived just riding around the lake. Thank you so much for such a great experience. We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay on Round Island!
Our group of 10 (2 families each with 3 under 10 kids) had an amazing weekend at Round Island. It is such a unique experience and the house is perfect for a large group for cooking, dining, and relaxing. The kids especially loved the playhouse, moon room, and theater room. Sylvan Lake/Rome City has a great biking and walking path and it was fun to boat over to the ice cream shop and grocery store. Also highly recommend the Roberts pumpkin patch - best one we’ve been to. We did have some issues with the boat, but the owners and property manager were very responsive and had a backup ready to go. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Round Island Visit
House was very cozy and met all expectations of our family. Hostess and Property Managers were very accommodating. Will gladly return. Fishing was great. Pontoon boat needed a deep cleaning but other than that, everything was perfect. Plenty of on-site games, nice grills, very clean with a kitchen that had everything and more. ***** 5 star!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duffy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Island Life
Our family had a wonderful time staying on the island! We loved all the different seating areas, from couches to tables, we had plenty of room. The outside area was nice and we enjoyed the yard games they provided. Having access to a boat was also a nice perk so we could boat to different areas to swim, get ice cream, and just stroll around the lake. We did bring our own lake floats and life jackets, although some jackets were provided on the boat. But definitely bring your own water toys and rafts. The house was nice and clean when we arrived and very bright with all the windows. Great views! Having so many bathrooms and places to spread out was amazing too. The caretakers, Nicholl and family, made us feel right at home and promptly helped with any texts or questions we had. Everyone was so lovely! We don't have any complaints and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V. V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Time
We had a great time hanging out with our adult children! Fish weren’t biting but that’s ok, hanging out on the boat was fun! Next time we would bring our own wood for the fire pit. They had a propane pit, that they encouraged us to use instead. It didn’t throw off enough heat for our evenings. We did end up using the wood fire pit. The cabin was cozy and didn’t lack anything! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
This was a loverly home One thing I noticed that could use some repair, but - other than that -it is obvious the place is well kept. I'm sure it is a challenge to catch every fix needed with vacationers coming and going. Main concern is the stairway railings that were not too sturdy and also a weak railing outside and is something to keep aware of during your stay -- other than that - I found the property to be beautiful and having a boat at will for personal use throughout our stay was amazing!. We loved puttering around the lake and looking at the homes and neighborhood. we were very happy with the island, the home, and the much needed family time. Thank you to Chris - the owner who was readily available via text if I had any questions and to the property manager - Nicholl who was also readily available with my questions and very helpful and kind. I'm already thinking about when I can plan another relaxing trip to the island. Thank you Chris for making this available to us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamey S., Paoli

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed the property immensely. Everything was as described. .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice!
My family had a nice stay here! We all had a good time! We would like to come again in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Indiana Island
Had a wonderful time at this amazing location....Check in was super easy! Nicholl & her son Logan were the best helpers & provided us with all the information & assistance we needed. The house was very clean, with plenty of room for all 8 guests. We also got upgraded to the newer pontoon boat for the 5 days & it did not disappoint. Would highly (and have already) recommend this place to anyone....
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Good time
Very pleased with the property and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yearly get together
We take a trip together every year to a different destination. Great communication with owner and property host. Property as advertised plus a few extras. This was the best place we’ve been in 8 years. Can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & Pretty
The property is so pretty & our stat was peaceful. Chris was very available and responsive; however the caretaker who checked us in said I could reach out anytime & asked for my number to send local attraction info & maps never sent it and never replied to my inquiry. We would visit again either way. The area is easy to navigate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S., Bloomington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend! First family vacation in years & was enjoyed by all!!
Highly recommend!! We hope to make it an annual tradition!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing time with great memories
This was our third time visiting and it never disappoints. The house and island are very well kept. There were updates to the home that made it even more comfortable and relaxing. The lake has amazing fishing. We came with some younger children and they were all able to catch. The kayaks and paddle boat were a hit with my teens. The area overall is peaceful, serene and so so so refreshing. We are already looking forward to coming back! The host has great communication and the whole process was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is amazing. Hosts are fantastic!
As advertised and more. Everything you needed was right there. Communication throughout was impeccable!! Will certainly be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monty V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, great fishing
Went for a fishing trip with some friends. We had a blast, cabin was in great shape, clean, and had everything we needed. We were also surprised how good the fishing was. We plan to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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In 2008, we celebrated our wedding at this very location. Today, we invite you to create your own memories on this private island. We are residents of Highlands Ranch, CO and enjoy our vacations to Sylvan Lake. It's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of our busy lives.

Why they chose this property

We chose this location for it's unique location, spectacular views and the proximity to family that also live on the lake.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is located on a private island in the middle of Sylvan Lake. We enjoy a number of water activities including skiing and fishing. We also enjoy sitting by the fire pit in the evenings making s'mores and great conversations. We have a number of outdoor games we play including 'Corn Hole,' which provides hours of fun for the family.

Languages:

English
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