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Ball Family Guest House
We see the sunset every night from the East side of the Lake
Family Room with wood burning fireplace
Living area
Dining and Family Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Culver, IN
  • Lake Maxinkuckee
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Culver Academies Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mystic Hills Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Plymouth, IN (PLY-Plymouth Municipal)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals

This lovely lake cottage on the East side of Lake Maxinkuckee was newly built in 2000. Its architecture and charm is in keeping with the larger 100 year old historic house that shares the property and pier with this cottage. The Historic cottage sleeps 13 (see listing 512710) can be rented as well for large groups if it's available at the same time. You can watch & participate in lake activities, sun & swim from the dock, grill your dinner or visit one of our excellent restaurants in our quaint town. Watch vibrant sunsets and shooting stars nightly over the lake from the patio and enjoy a bonfire on cool nights.'. Each of the two bedrooms has a queen bed, the loft looking over the great room has 4 twin beds.
The vaulted ceiling great room has a lake stone wood-burning fireplace. Start your morning with a paddle on the provided kayak. Visit the historic Culver Academy on Sunday afternoons for their military parade and famous Black horse troop of Presidential inaugurations. This glacier-made spring fed lake supports fishing, skiing, tubing & jet skiing. The dock has available an available lift for rent should you bring your own boat. (please check with Janet for size) and/ or a pontoon for rent separately. It's a wonderful place you won't soon forget! The large cottage can be rented along with this smaller cottage for wedding & events & parties (512710 & 559346) for an event fee and consent from the owner.
Additional fee @ $200 for additional 20, $500 for additional 40 people, $1000 for maximum of 100 people

Property manager

Janet Ball Starkey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Culver

Located in Culver, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area and Tippecanoe River State Park, while Eppley Auditorium and Fulton County Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plymouth Motor Speedway or Fort Knox Paintball, Inc.. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Culver, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Maxinkuckee - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Culver Academies Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mystic Hills Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tippecanoe River State Park - 27 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Swan Lake Resort - 35 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fridas Mexican Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Max - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lay Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lakehouse Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Original Root Beer Stand - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Culver Academies Golf Course, Lake Maxinkuckee and Huffington Library. Mystic Hills Golf Club and Eppley Auditorium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
The owner is a joy to rent from. The guest house is lovely and clean and steps from the lake. I will stay here again. 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Franklin, LA

Ball Property
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin T., Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Retreat
This property is perfect for a family visit to Culver. The kitchen is modern and easy to cook in, as all the little things you need are there. Very well equipped cottage. The large lawn in front with the swing and hammocks is enjoyable. The larger house on the property, which I toured, is like a fairytale. Beautiful rooms that could be in a magazine. Just the perfect quintessential lake cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and cozy!
It was very clean and cozy. It was also right on the lake with a nice pier. Plenty of parking . The property manager was great. Very efficient. The only thing they could do to make it better is add curtains or shades to the windows. Since the main house is only a few steps away and was loaded with people it seems that some privacy was missing. Otherwise, I would absolutely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memories of Culver!
Wonderful time spent close to the lake, a pier and all the trimmings! This is a perfect spot for two couples and up to four children. The kitchen was well stocked as was the washing machine and dryer area. We were steps from the lakeAnd we couldn’t of had a better time. thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

caroline B., Sapulpa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem at Culver by the lake
It was the easiest and most positive experience to rent this property! Once I selected the house and processed the paiement, Janet ( the owner) quickly responded to my message . I prefer talking via phone and Janet called me right away. The home is delightful in front of the lake. We made great memories!

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage!
Most accommodating renters! Lovely cottage with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
return
allways a great experience
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Weekend
We had a lovely weekend stay at this lake house! The lake itself is perfect, and it was so wonderful to have direct access. We brought our 18' speedboat and used the dock and boat lift during our stay. Worked out great! The owner was very responsive and helpful. The house is great, a perfect cottage for two families to share. The kitchen is well appointed and everything was clean and homey. The yard is shared with those in the other house, which was generally fine. There isn't complete privacy, but we were not concerned about it. Overall the stay was wonderful and we will definitely be returning here in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Wonderful place for our family - it was clean, beautiful, easy to find, and very helpful, friendly and responsive hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at guest cottage
This is a lovely little cottage on the lake. Would be a wonderful place to rent if you had a boat. It is steps away from the water. The lake is sand and pebble bottom and was warm during our visit. Janet has two kayaks for guests to use-it is a fun way to see the beautiful homes on this lake. Janet is very amiable and great to work with. You can really tell she and her husband really love this family lake home. Culver is a very interesting little town and Culver Academy is quite impressive. It was a very nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE E.

Lovely Family Cottage
Our family had a wonderful week at the Ball Family Guest Cottage. Accommodations were very comfortable and the sunsets so beautiful. The hammocks near the water allowed for peaceful reading and we enjoyed the bonfire for Smores. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

deborah l.

Perfect Lake House Vacation
The main house and guest cottage share one of the most beautiful lots on the lake - perfectly flat with huge, old trees and an amazing view of the sunset from either patio. Unbeatable for boating, swimming, back yard bbq, sunset watching and star gazing. Short drive to Academy for visiting families. Classic lake house architecture and charm, friendly and responsive owner, historic neighborhood. Perfect place to make family memories.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Our stay was exceptional in every way.
The cottage is beautiful and the setting on the lake is stunning. We were there for four days and everything was beyond our expectations. The two downstairs bedrooms with adjoining baths were perfect for two couples and the kids stayed in the loft above. It was only a few minutes from the Culver Academies and the perfect location for my 50th reunion there. The hostess was responsive and helpful and everything about the cottage and our stay was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Manijeh C., Eagle Rock, CA USA

Perfect!
Our stay here will be etched in my family's memory forever!! This lake, this property -- spectacular. Thank you Janet for allowing us the use of your cherished family vacation homes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Wonderful cottage steps from the lake!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee. Spotlesslly clean, just a few steps from the lake, every convenience. We'll be back! Thanks, Janet!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Extended weekend
Our family stayed in the smaller cottage for a four night stay. It was one of the most relaxing long weekends we have had as a family! Highly recommend this cottage as a family gathering place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jim T.

Great
Great family to rent from. Very simple. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Muskego, WI

Very nice home
Five of us stayed here for our 40th reunion as alumni from the Academy; two couples and one single. It's a very nice home, and very comfortable for six people; could hold more, but it's great for five or six. Very nice, recent bathrooms with great showers with loads of hot water from an endless tankless hot water heater. Very important when there are five or six people showering a couple of times per day. Nice fire pit on the patio facing the lake. Owners were very responsive to a minor issue and had repairmen on site in only a few hours who fixed the problem. Convenient location on East Shore Drive with three covered parking spaces. Highly recommend this to alumni coming to the Academy or anyone looking for a nice home to rent on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cipriana S.

Beautiful Cottage
We enjoyed this beautiful, clean, spacious , well appointed cottage with direct access to the lake for 3 nights in August. They have water softener system which is amazing. Across the street from tennis courts and golf course, and biking distance to many wonderful restaurants. I would recommend this rental to anyone and look forward to returning for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

First-class
My wife and I and our kids shared this cottage with her sister and kids. We couldn't have asked for a better set up. It has a great yard for the kids to play and a the tire swing was a huge hit. The sunsets from the porch are absolutely amazing and it has the perfect sized bonfire pit for evening fires and smores. The owners could not have been more accommodating and were very attentive and responsive to questions throughout the process. The cottage was extremely clean and came with everything needed for a family traveling with kids and plenty of coffee for the parents! We definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to enjoy Lake Maxinkuckee and the town of Culver.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dimitre A.

Absolutely Charming!
This charming cottage has it all. Our stay here put the cherry on top for our son's 2016 Culver graduation. If we didn't live in Houston, we would make the cottage an annual stop. Janet is a wonderful hostess and will do whatever is necessary to make your visit special.. Don't pass on this place! It's wonderful! Dee and Joy A Houston, TX
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Family wedding weekend
Our 3 night stay at the Ball Family Guest Cottage proved to be a perfect choice! We were allowed an early check in and upon arriving, we knew that the weekend would be just perfect! Our Family of 8 were quite comfortable in sleeping and moving around. The Cottage was clean and well stocked with linens and pillows as well as towels. The owners were present to help in any way they could. In fact, Janet even allowed us to borrow an extra table for a dinner event prior to the wedding day. Our hosted dinner event had 30 guest and with the lovely outdoor patio we had room to spare. The view of the lake was beautiful, plenty of outdoor seating with a fire pit that we put to good use. The kids (and even adults) enjoyed the tree swing as well as jumping off the dock into some really COLD water! Nice sandy lake bed also! The interior was both charming and warm. We really felt at home during our stay. It was also nice that we were able to park under a carport because we did have some rain during our stay. We highly recommend staying at the Ball Cottage and we will again if we are back in Culver! Thanks again Janet!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Wonderful from the start
Our stay was absolutely fantastic. The cottage was clean, ready for us and had everything we needed. Janet was a perfect host! Five stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2015

About the host

Hosted by Janet Ball Starkey

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The property was first bought by our grandfather William C. Ball from Muncie, during WWII while my father William (Bill) Ball attended Culver Military Academy and my Aunt Lucina Ball Moxley mourned the lost of her first husband to the war. My siblings, Julie, Chip & John Ball and myself, Janet Ball Starkey, purchased the property in 2009 from our father who owned and maintained it for over 30 years. We all have a long history of wonderful memories growing up spending our summers at the lake.

Why they chose this property

My children along with my siblings children have also grown up with fond memories on the lake. I can honestly say all the cousins are more like brothers & sisters because of these lovely cottages that were provided for them during the Summers. It's been one of the most valuable times spent together with family I treasure dearly. I hope it would be so for your family & friends as well! By renting it out we hope to off set the costs to secure the cottages for the future generations of family

What makes this property unique

From the large lawn, you can walk straight out to the dock with no steps like many of the lake houses. Swimming is easy waste or chest deep at the end of the dock. Swing or nap in the lake side hammock & have a bonfire in the stone fire pit at night.

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