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Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake

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A living room with a sectional sofa, a small cabinet, a patterned rug, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
Renovated kitchen includes the necessities.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A dining room with a rectangular table, white chairs, a trash can, and a wall-mounted hook.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sylvan Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Rome City, IN
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kerr Island
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Wawasee
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake

Our newly renovated cottage on Sylvan Lake in Rome City, IN features two bedrooms, full kitchen and full bath that can be enjoyed year-round. Central A/C added spring 2023! Spring, summer, and fall guests will enjoy water sports and area attractions like Sundaes on Sylvan, Sylvan Cellars Events Center and Tasting Room. Winter guests will love ice fishing and snowmobiling. The cottage also has its own dock if you want to bring your own boat.

​Sylvan Lake's 16-miles of gorgeous shoreline & 669 acres of water are the perfect destination for water skiers and travelers looking for small town charm with beauty and relaxation on the lake. The Town of Rome City is a tourist destination and an ideal stop while visiting northeastern Indiana. Sylvan Lake Indiana hosts many of Rome City's finest tourist attractions including: the internationally famous Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, "The Big Island," and Sylvan Cellars Event Center.

Situated just minutes from the new 8.5 mile Fishing Line Trail connecting Rome City, IN and Kendallville, IN, it's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy all that the surrounding area has to offer including boating, fishing, kayaking, cycling, hiking, and bird watching.

20 minutes to Shipshewana, the Midwest's largest Flea Market and Antique Auction.

1 hr. 10 mins to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN

1 hr. to Ft. Wayne International Airport

2 hr. 50 mins to O'Hare International Airport

Need more space for a larger gathering? We also own a home next door to this property that sleeps four.

The property is unique in that it has two cabins on one property, and there is parking for both houses. Please limit vehicles per stay to two (2).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Property # 2549297vb
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

Rome City

Located in Rome City, this holiday home 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Rome City, IN

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kerr Island - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 31 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 31 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 51 min drive - 75.1 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 32 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Twin Six Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jim's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scott's Fuel Center - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Five Lakes Coffee - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake on 8 July 2026 start from AU$401, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Remodeled Cabin Steps from Sylvan Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sylvan Lake, Kerr Island and Cook Island. Hathaway Island and Gem Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute little place! Perfect for our Thanksgiving get away with family :) Very easy to book, the host was great with communication and instructions for our stay, and the house had all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy H.

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

Great experience - great stay

We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara was awesome to work with. Due to a weather related issue we were able to get into the cabin earlier than the posted time, which was MUCH appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kf

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

Nice place

We have a great stay. House was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The stay was good, the rattling and creaking of the floors was a little annoying.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great holiday stay!

Love being on Sylvan for the 4th! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colt R.

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

Sylvan Lake

Great Lake cabin! Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magen P.

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

Great place

Great cabin lake front, not far drive from gas station/food
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Beautiful location

Such a beautiful home and location. I would highly recommend staying here. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you, Shawn! We would love to have you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan G.

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

Cozy and private place.

We loved the newly remodeled cabin and the view of the lake was great. Place was properly equipped for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thos was a very nice place to stay. I will be staying as much as possible while im working up in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Family lake week

Perfect location to family on lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you, Erin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint and cozy. The lake view was lovely and the enclosed porch was so nice to sit out on and read or write. It's the perfect little get away with places to walk and explore close by. A wonderful retreat and such a charming cabin. We can't wait to come back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KneAyonda B.

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

Amazing view

The place was spotless and had an amazing view. 10/10 would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

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

Awesome

We absolutely loved it, definitely will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you, Terry!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our group of friends had a wonderful time at this property. It was exactly as advertised, impeccably clean with everything we needed for a great stay. We are already planning to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you so much, Mary! We look forward to hosting you again! Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

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

Very cozy and clean. Great communication by the owner.

Nice view looking down at the lake. A comfortable stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Cabin on the Lake

Nice little place for my wife and I prior to a state conference. Good access to lake and kayaks were provided. Good proximity to Amish country.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charline J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a pleasure
Fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Cabin was clean, organized, and easy to access. We had a great stay! Would recommend a toaster for the host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Enjoyed our long weekend.

We had a gorgeous fall weekend to enjoy the lake. We had a campfire, cruised the lake, and played games on the sun porch. We hope to make it an annual trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Great cottage!

We had a great stay. Would definitely come back in warmer months to also enjoy the lake. Thanks again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy E.

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

Comfortable Stay

The property was impeccably clean and neat. The amenities were plentiful and useful. The view of the lake was quite nice and the location very convenient. It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

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

Perfect get away

The view of the lake is great. The inside was up to date and a perfect quiet get away for a weekend trip. The neighbors were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Thank you, Zachary! Please keep us in mind for your next getaway! Thank you, Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Nice getaway

Perfect little lakehouse getaway. Visited for a weekend and enjoyed the lake and the local town. The host was great at helping with our questions. Would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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