Lakefront-Crib+Dogs+Kayaks 8 min to Wawasee boat ramp, pking for trailers, 4 TVs

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Syracuse, IN

Lake Wawasee3 min drive
Webster Lake13 min drive
Tippecanoe Lake17 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4th bedroom

1 Double Bed

Baby area with crib, changing table and rocking chair.

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1 Main floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Main living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

*Kayaking, canoeing, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking & biking.
*Lake Wawasee, Indiana's largest party lake, minutes away.
*Our Lake Papakeechie is a quiet non motor lake.
* Walk down stqairs and path to our pier and swim area.
*Free use of 2 kayaks & 3 person canoe.
*Open baby room - crib, changing table, highchair and rocking chair.
*Indoor camping room for toddlers and outside water table.
*Room to park 9 cars or boat trailer+
*Two fire pits and one Weber grill.
*4 Roke TVs.
*1 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room main floor (1 step up to get into the house)

Main floor:
Kitchen
Living room
Bathroom
King size bedroom

Second Floor:
Two full sized bedrooms
Tv room
Open baby room

Lower Level:
Tv room
Queen sized bedroom
Bathroom
Camping playroom

Property manager

Connie Heimann

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Direct view of Lake, Wawasee with new addition

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please wash all the dishes before you leave.

Please put all the towels, sheets and pillow cases by the washing machine before you leave.

Please put all the life preservers and oars back in the utility room before you leave. Thank you

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

About the area

Syracuse

Located in Syracuse, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop and Wagon Wheel Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Coppes Commons. Traveling with kids? Consider Elkhart County Fairgrounds and Wine Cellar Supply Winery. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Syracuse, IN

What's nearby

Lake Wawasee - 3 min drive
Wawasee Golf Club - 13 min drive
Webster Lake - 13 min drive
Tippecanoe Lake - 17 min drive
Big Barbee Lake - 19 min drive

Getting around

Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
Casey's General Store - 13 min drive
Man Cave Brewing Co. - 7 min drive
Chubbie's Pub & Grub - 12 min drive
The Channel Marker - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront-Crib+Dogs+Kayaks 8 min to Wawasee boat ramp, pking for trailers, 4 TVs pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

8.6

Excellent

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

21 Sept 2023

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

Very nice!

Clean. Easy to find. Hostess was easy to communicate with. The lake is down a fairly steep hill from the house but that did not affect our ability to enjoy the kayaks and the the lake. My 83 year old mom could not navigate the hill but she enjoyed the beautiful view from the deck. We will probably stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great time. Communication with Connie was great. Would definitely visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dana S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Cute, charming A frame home, nice location

We had a lovely stay here. Owner was quick to respond with any questions. Thankfully we had no major issues while we were there. We had 6 adults, 3 kids, and 1 baby it was a bit tight for all of us especially in the kitchen area. The large sitting/living room & deck space were nice for sitting & hanging out. Lovely views of nature and lakefront. The walk down to lake is steep however. Fine for someone who is active and in shape, but would be difficult otherwise. Last thing was the baby space is not a room it is open loft space, which it does state open room, but I didn’t realize that until we were there. It wasn’t a good quiet space for our baby, but we made do with pack n play in other room. Overall great location! Close to Wawasee launch area, gas station, bait, and local shops and restaurants. Nice place depending on group you are with. Maybe better for younger adult crew.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Dom L.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointment

We were told by the property manager there was a sandy beach for the children to play on. There was no beach. We planned on swimming and fishing but couldn't because the lily pads and weeds were very close to shore. Several boards near the end of the pier were loose. A picture on the site shows a short, relatively level path to the water. Using Google maps measuring tool, the house is approximately 270 feet from the water and the path is very steep. We couldn't let the children play any place on the property because the poison ivy was everywhere. If we had known there was no beach and the path was long and steep to the water, we would have passed on this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Juanita S., Chicago Ridge IL United States

5 July 2023

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

Amazing cozy tree house A frame

My family and I stayed for a week. 4 adults one 10yr old boy. We had a great time canoeing and kayaking with the canoe and kayaks provided. We went to the nearby Syracuse lake beach. Grocery shopping in a nearby town. This house is cenetered between two towns. Both towns have everything you need. The house was clean and well stocked for guests. The owner is very nice and communicates well. You can swim off the dock, however there is a lot of seaweed that makes that unpleasant. The nearby beach makes up for that. It's wonderful to sit on the porch in the morning with your coffee or evenings with your wine. Very peaceful charming home. Great experience. I would reccomend it. The dock is down a steep hill. This was not an issue for our family but an older person may have trouble with it. The stairs go three quarters of the way down the hill. The rest of the hill is a path. We had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Connie Heimann

I found Lake Papakeechie four years ago and just kept coming back. They say when Chief Papakeechie get ahold of you, he never lets you go. That must be true, I bought my home here two 1/2 years ago and would not think of giving it up.

Why they chose this property

I love this home. Enjoy eating on the back deck where I can watch the lake and turtle island, while feeling like I am sitting in a tree house. The hoe has three unique living areas, so several activities can go on at the same time. There is a TV room on the lower level, a main living on the first floor and a separate sitting room on the second floor between the two upstairs bedrooms.

What makes this property unique

We have all the peace and quiet of a private lake with the big lake Wawasee 5 minutes away. Also lots of wetland and hiking trails are a 10 minute drive. See wildlife all the time from my deck. Like having a nature program in my back yard.

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