A Unique Private Island Experience in the Midwest

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Rome City, IN

Sylvan Lake1 min walk
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site11 min drive
Dallas Lake15 min drive
Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom 4 bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Toilet

Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second floor hall bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Grape Island Getaway, locally known as Bishop Island, is a unique, private island experience in the midwest. This 4.2 acre island and its beautiful stone home built in 1900 are the perfect landing place for a family vacation or even reunion. Although the exterior maintains the 1900 charm, the interior is newly renovated and can comfortably sleep up to 15 people. Inside and outside there are plenty of activities to keep everyone happily busy. With 2000 feet of shoreline, Grape Island Getaway has prime fishing and a great sandy shore for swimming or just hanging out. The 669 acre lake has pristine water, and should you choose to rent the island, you will have full access to a pontoon boat for the duration of your stay and two kayaks. Make sure to bring fishing poles to catch walleye, blue gill, crappie, and large mouth bass—perfect for a fish fry. You will not be disappointed with Grape Island Getaway!

Property manager

Kristi Gillespie

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Rome City

Located in Rome City, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sylvan Lake and Witmer 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.

Rome City, IN

What's nearby

Sylvan Lake - 1 min walk
Witmer Lake - 10 min drive
Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site - 11 min drive
Dallas Lake - 15 min drive
Chain O' Lakes State Park - 27 min drive

Getting around

Waterloo Station - 31 min drive
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 16 min drive
Sylvan Cellars - 5 min drive
Twin Six Restaurant - 7 min drive
Casey's General Store - 16 min drive
Wings Etc - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Unique Private Island Experience in the Midwest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Unique Private Island Experience in the Midwest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Unique Private Island Experience in the Midwest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Unique Private Island Experience in the Midwest located?

This family-friendly Rome City holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sylvan Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Witmer Lake and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Dallas Lake and Big Long Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Andre R.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bishop Island

House was great. The outside / exterior wasn’t quite as nice. Loved having a boat, but it was very dirty and full of cobwebs and debris. There was a swing on site, but it was old and rusted. Would’ve rather not had one. The dock pad used for jumping in the water had a screw sticking out of the steps. Overall the stay was great, but would have loved to see these little things fixed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy I.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay so much. The home was perfect for our late family of 12. The kids had a blast as well as the adults. The only issues we could mention to improve on would be the outdoor furniture was not really useable and the beach area could use some seating. Nothing that impacted the overall experience. Four stars all the way, we would book again! This family recommends this property!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

26 July 2023

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

Yearly Lake Trip

Property was nice and spacious. Everything we needed was available.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce S.

11 Oct 2022

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

Island

This place was amazing! The inside of the house was way better than we thought it would be. The only way to make this place better would be to clear out more weeds along the shore line. Overall it was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

20 Sept 2022

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

Great Space

We had a wonderful time at Grape Island. The boat was easy to use and the island isn't too far from shore, so even though it took us multiple trips to unload it didn't take terribly long. The big yard, trail around the island, and screened in porch were amazing spaces for the kids in our group to play! It is worth noting that the staircase is rather steep and narrow up to the second floor. If anyone in the group has trouble with stairs they should plan to stay in the master on the first floor. We had to change our sleeping arrangements because my grandpa couldn't do the stairs safely. I would also recommend this trip to be an offline experience. Two members of our group had to jump on several work calls during the week and the wifi was not strong enough to support their connection. They ended up working from the public library in Kendalville. Overall, the space was a ton of fun and the old stone house is gorgeous!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022