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Stone Lake Vacation Cottage Middlebury, IN Boat Kayak Fishing Swimming getaway

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Side yard
Front view of the cottage
Front side of cottage
Front door

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Middlebury, IN
  • Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park
    7 min drive
  • Deutsch Kase Haus
    14 min drive
  • Blue Gate Theater
    14 min drive
  • Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stone Lake Vacation Cottage Middlebury, IN Boat Kayak Fishing Swimming getaway

The cottage is located on beautiful Stone lake in Middlebury, IN lot 146.

The fully stocked cottage can accommodate up to 9 people.

Videos on YouTube "The Wellington Cottage" & “On Wellington cottage pier from boat” and “Wellington cottage on Stone Lake”

Please bring your own bed sheets, pillow covers, towels, and personal items. We provide blankets and pillows. Four smart screen tv’s with DVD player and many of the popular streaming services that you can log into with your account.

Check out our cottage video on YouTube Interior Video: Just search YouTube with the name Wellington Lake Cottage.

We are located just off I 80/90 near exit 107. FREE candy, cereal bars, coffee, tea, etc are provided.
We offer water activities for fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, and relaxing.

The cottage includes Central A/C and Heat.
Dinning room and the kitchen provide a wonderful panoramic lake view .

Master bedroom,(Queen bed and twin size bed) with attached bath.

Second bedroom, (Queen and Double size bed).
Detached room “casita” which is the 3rd bedroom includes a full bathroom, (Double size bed) smart tv, mini fridge, microwave and walk out to the lake. Due to this 3d detached Casita bedroom not being heated, it is closed October to March.

Kitchen, kitchenette, Dinning room, Family room, including an electric FIREPLACE. We have well water, but I have installed a kitchen sink filter, 4 shower filters, bathroom sink filters and a water softener.

Patio with sliding glass door facing the lake.
Parking for up to 6 cars.

High Speed internet “WIFI”.
The password is on the Fridge Door

WHATS INCLUDED IN THE COTTAGE:

The cottage is fully furnished.

Washer and dryer, cookware and silverware included.
Along with major kitchen appliances, including a stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, toaster oven, blender, and misc containers, cooking utensils, place settings, kitchen cleaner's, Keurig, etc.

Books, indoor and outdoor toys, board games, DVD's, etc.

Outdoor charcoal grill, grilling tools, lake side fire pit, table and chairs. We also have a private back yard.

Vacuum, cleaning supplies.

OUTDOOR ITEMS INCLUDED:

A 4 person paddle boat (April to Sept)
Two Adult / Kid Kayaks and paddle board ( April to Sept)
Pier on the lake around ~50 foot long. (April to Sept)
Pick nick table
Outdoor chairs, fishing poles, and fishing supplies.
Large exterior round table
Kids water toys and life jackets.

Basket ball hoop and balls.
Children's water toys.
Great fishing for Blue Gill, perch, catfish and Large Mouth Bass.
Adults and children's life jackets
Lakeside Fire pit with wood in the back and seating.

ITEMS YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

Bed sheets, towels, laundry soap, and any other personal items. 2 Queen beds, 1 double bed, and a twin bed. You may also want to bring some paper products like, Kleenex, coffee filters, paper plates, Keurig pods, etc.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE:

Gradual and shallow sandy swimming area.

Stone Lake and the smaller connected Brokesha (Mud) Lake are great fishing lakes.

Stone lake is a max of 30 feet deep and has a public boat ramp / launch on the West side.

Boating is speed restricted to 10 – 15 MPH, which helps to provide a quiet, and relaxing get-away.

The nearby town of Middlebury offers shopping, microbrewery, the famous Das Dutchmen Essenhause restaurant, golfing, site seeing, local attractions.

The nearby town of SHIPSHEWANA flee markets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Amish restaurants, crafts, shopping, animal petting zoo, Blue Gate Theater, auctions flea markets, and much more.

Hudson car museum in Shipshewana
Ice Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, and nearby down hill skiing. From October to April the pier will be taken out and the boat and kayaks put away for the cold season.

THINGS YOU CAN'T BRING OR DO:

Sorry no pets or smoking are allowed

CHECK IN INFORMATION:

The front door lock is electronic. After your security deposit is received, a code will be provided for the lock and will be changed after your departure. I also have installed a video doorbell.

From June to August your week starts on Saturday at 3:00 pm and ends on the following Saturday at noon or Friday to Friday..
The detached bedroom/Full (Casita) during the off season (Oct-March) is winterized thus the bath and toilet can not be used. Please let me know before your arrival if you need to use the Casita and the electric heater.

~1 day min stay during the off season (Oct-March)
~2 day min stay during the summer, Friday to Friday or Sat to Sat.
The minimum age for the primary guest/s must be 21.

Extra INFO:

The trash is picked up on Wednesdays.

The WIFI password is on the freezer Door
The Key to the extra detached bedroom is on the side cabinet in the kitchen.
When using the A/C please keep the windows and doors closed.

CHECK OUT INFORMATION:

Please leave the cottage in as clean of condition as you found it, which includes cleaning the kitchen, putting away all outside items, closing all windows, doors, and putting all trash bags in the outside dumpster.

The security deposit will be refunded after you leave, and so long as there are no damages or extraordinary cleaning needed.

Check out is at Noon on the following Saturday or Friday.

There can be a one-week minimum rental during the peak season, which is from May to August. Weekend rates are available on a case-by-case basis during the off-season.

SECURITY DEPOSIT & PAYMENT:

A one hundred ($150) security deposit, (personal check accepted), is due when you reserve the cottage, and must be mailed and received before the date will be booked and reserved.

Reservation funds must be in Guaranteed / certified funds, i.e. bank check or cashiers check. Hotel hotels motel motels condo timeshare condos home house cabins cabin lakeview lakehouse rental rentals

Property manager

Aaron wellington
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

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: 10
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Middlebury

Located in Middlebury, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Blue Gate Theater and Blue Gate Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market and Shipshewana Flea Market. Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park and Deutsch Kase Haus are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Middlebury, IN

What's nearby

  • Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park - 7 min drive
  • Blue Gate Theater - 14 min drive
  • Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 15 min drive
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 16 min drive
  • Michiana Event Center - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 29 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Country Table Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪White Pigeon Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone Lake Vacation Cottage Middlebury, IN Boat Kayak Fishing Swimming getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stone Lake Vacation Cottage Middlebury, IN Boat Kayak Fishing Swimming getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stone Lake Vacation Cottage Middlebury, IN Boat Kayak Fishing Swimming getaway?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stone Lake Vacation Cottage Middlebury, IN Boat Kayak Fishing Swimming getaway located?

Located in the heart of Middlebury, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Bonneyville Mill County Park and Deutsch Kase Haus. North Park and Blue Gate Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian's o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation / homecoming
Stayed at the wellington lake cottage for 5 nights, returning with my family I started on brokshaw(mud) lake in 2002. The stay was amazing. The cottage was perfect and just as listed. Lots of room to move. Everything we needed for the lake was there, all of the amenities were in very good working order. The quiet road it was on was a huge bonus. I look forward to coming here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Just Breathe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Place
Clean, GREAT communication! Beautiful view. Fun water activities my 15 and 16 year olds enjoyed. Fully stocked. Tons of sleeping space. Separate little house with bathroom was a winner with my family. We would rent it again. 😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
Property is directly on the lake and has everything you need for a fun and relaxing getaway. We enjoyed our time here! Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving get away
Great place to stay on the lake. Beautiful view, very clean house and 3 full bathrooms! Would definitely go again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside Cabin Getaway
Beautiful location on Stone lake close to Shipshawana, IN. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The cabin was in need of a deep cleaning. This was the first VRBO property we’ve stayed in that the bedding and linens weren’t provided. Somehow we missed that on the description of the property. Thankfully there was a Dollar Store close by that we could purchase them from. Otherwise it was a good location for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family-friendly
perfect place to relax and enjoy family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute lake house!
We had a very fun weekend for my sons 18th birthday party! We will definitely consider booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay at on a beautiful lake.
Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Comfortable
Had to clean a lot. Mold under sink and bedroom closet. Spiders in guest house. Not enough pans. Cupboards full of useless alliances. Dining light has a problem. We had a good time,but a little more care needs to be taken and at least yearly inspections are a must.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Natalie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ND getaway
Close to ND, Great Lake and property! We enjoyed our stay & will keep in mind for future getaways!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Launa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great visit with nearby family
There was something for everyone of all ages. We had infants, teenagers, older adults, etc. Everyone enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
We really enjoyed our stay. The house has a nice deck overlooking the water, a very nice and substantially sized paddle boat with a ladder that we enjoyed swimming off of in the middle of the lake, and a large, very stable kayak, although it is hard to fit more than one adult in the kayak. Even on weekends in July the lake was relatively quiet and relaxing -- no fast boats or loud people. There is a large shallow sandy bottom for easy entry into the lake. The kitchen was well equipped and functional.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Carol S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good cleaning
In hindsight we should have called the owner and had someone clean the house. Microwave and kitchen floor were dirty. Wash cloths in the shower, toothpaste in a sink, crumbs under the dining table, piles of blankets etc in the closet floors. The balcony in dire need of paint and 2 or 3 of the chairs were broken. But a beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Vacation stay
Things were alright in the end but it says it sleeps 8 and we had 6 people and only two bedrooms. And the boat dock was broken down and there wasn’t anything that said that when we rented it. Other than that it was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blended Family Getaway
We enjoyed the 4 person paddle boat as we had a diehard fisherman along with us. This was a very peaceful retreat. We were doing a virtual conference on blended families and this was a perfect getaway for all of us to process what we were learning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Alan R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our Experience
The Good: The lake is amazing! Crystal clear, shallow for kids to play in, and not busy with speed boats or jet ski's. The surrounding neighborhood is well kept and quiet. Having the paddle boat was nice, along with the kayak and plenty of floating toys for both adults and kids. Also, all required elements for having a fire by the lake were made available. The Bad: Our opinion, the house was not clean upon arrival. We opened the door and were hit with a musty, dirty smell. This house did not feel like it just wasn't cleaned after the last user, but appeared that it had not had a deep cleaning in some time (cupboards and ceiling fans had grime on them; pictures hanging on walls were grime and dust covered; cob webs and spiders in many corners; ant traps and D-con prevalent). Upon arrival, we spent 2 hours (3 of us) cleaning the house, from sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen. We certainly left the house in much better condition than we found it. In addition, vines had been allowed to grow over the paths to the lake and pier. The mattress in the main bedroom was unusable for us and we ended up purchasing an air mattress to sleep on. Recommendation: Have an umbrella on the back deck, and/or patio to offer some shade during the afternoon. If you send in someone to repair something you should give provide a curtesy notification to the renter before they enter the house. The stairs leading off the back deck need to be more enclosed to make it safer for young children. The description should be changed as we did not have access to a gas grill (charcoal grill is available); there was only 1 kayak, not 2, but there is a wind sail board, but the sail must be locked up and not available to renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Christina G., Columbia, TN

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Property did its job in housing us...
Wished we'd known on the listing that we were going to have to supply all bedding & towels ... much more expensive trip than anticipated since we didn't find that out until an hour from destination. Also, it does not sleep 8...We had to get creative for it to sleep 6. If listing were changed to include all info, then it would have been a better experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Deb B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A breath of fresh air
We enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room. Enjoying the lake view at any time of the day, was so relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C., Ypsilanti, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and serene Lake view
Wonderful place and spacious for family and friends get-together. Friendly and relaxing environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in Shipshee
We had a great time on our ladies getaway. We spent all our money and all our energy shopping,eating, and attending shows then came back to enjoy the lake view from the outdoor patio and balcony! Was a perfect place for all this. Would go back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Aaron wellington

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We live in nearby goshen, IN. Thus allowing us to stop by for any issues or questions you have. We will also try to meet you onsite during check in if possible.

Why they chose this property

We know you will love out quite lake cottage. Which is great for any family that likes the sun, lake, boating, fishing and just relaxing.

What makes this property unique

We have two kayaks, paddle boat, charcoal grill, basketball hoop, water and indoor toys, books, dvds, outdoor furniture, and lake side fire pit. We also have an indoor electric fireplace, stocked kitchen and all other modern conveniences including WIFI.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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