10/10 Excellent
Richard T.
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 494.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Indianapolis, IN
- Place, Broad Ripple Dog Park8 min walk
- Place, Glendale Town Center16 min walk
- Place, Indianapolis Art Center3 min drive
- Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
ON 62-acre Broad Ripple park and a mile from Broad Ripple village
Broad Ripple Treetop Lodge on the Park is a quiet retreat in the middle of the city, designed with charm and whimsy in a tasteful lodge style. This is a unique 2nd floor creative space that will make you feel completely at home, while also inspiring you.
We now offer free laundry service!
The large common room is beautifully designed with soft leather sofa, huge antique rug, vintage faux fur chair, creative lighting, and TV with free streaming channels and local stations.
In the dining area the mission-style dining table expands to seat 6 and stores a dozen games. An artist-created driftwood chandelier hangs overhead.
The full, bright kitchen has ample dishes, cooking utensils, Ninja blender, roaster, full stove/oven, dishwasher, cooking spices, quality coffee (including decaf), tea, and more. You'll be greeted with a welcome tray of fruit and sweet and savory snacks, including gourmet local chips. And in the full-size fridge: creamer, butter, water bottles, and condiments.
All this opens to the large balcony deck, nestled between two giant 125 yr + oak trees. There is seating for 6, ambient lighting at night, and a busy humming bird feeder. We just added a Char-Griller charcoal grill/smoker. (We provide charcoal and wood chips.)The deck is excellent for morning coffee or evening wine.
The charming bedrooms feature quality Beautyrest mattresses on queen beds (We're serious about sleep!), with all-white quilts, blankets, and 400 TC sheets, so you KNOW everything is clean. In each room there are ample soft white towels, 5 quality pillows, extra blankets, fans, luggage racks, and individual reading lights. There are Hepa filters in each room.
Romantic Bedroom 1 features a hardwood floor and plush rug. It has a bonus office/reading nook with desk and bookshelf. Bedroom 2 has a cozy ship-lap sleeping nook and charming antique leaded window with shutter.
The full bath features a farm sink, bidet toilet, and excellent shower water pressure, plus quality shampoo, conditioner, and Aveeno body wash provided.
The house sits on historic 62-acre Broad Ripple Park (it is the front yard, there are no houses across the street), where nature and outdoor exercise are literally steps away. Play tennis or pickleball on the free courts, enjoy a morning walk around the park, use our kayaks for a drift on the river (which is 1 block away (minimal rental charge)). There is a community pool to walk to in the summer and brand new community center with indoor track and basketball/volleyball courts.
All this, yet you are minutes away from upscale shopping at Keystone Fashion Mall, wonderful local restaurants in Broad Ripple Village, at Ironworks, or downtown Carmel, and attractions like Grand Park Sport Complex, the world-class Children's Museum, downtown Indy, or the Indy 500 Speedway.
Note that Treetop Lodge is on the 2nd floor, with 14 steps. The first floor is occupied, but there are NO shared spaces and your front door entrance is completely private.
We now offer free laundry service!
The large common room is beautifully designed with soft leather sofa, huge antique rug, vintage faux fur chair, creative lighting, and TV with free streaming channels and local stations.
In the dining area the mission-style dining table expands to seat 6 and stores a dozen games. An artist-created driftwood chandelier hangs overhead.
The full, bright kitchen has ample dishes, cooking utensils, Ninja blender, roaster, full stove/oven, dishwasher, cooking spices, quality coffee (including decaf), tea, and more. You'll be greeted with a welcome tray of fruit and sweet and savory snacks, including gourmet local chips. And in the full-size fridge: creamer, butter, water bottles, and condiments.
All this opens to the large balcony deck, nestled between two giant 125 yr + oak trees. There is seating for 6, ambient lighting at night, and a busy humming bird feeder. We just added a Char-Griller charcoal grill/smoker. (We provide charcoal and wood chips.)The deck is excellent for morning coffee or evening wine.
The charming bedrooms feature quality Beautyrest mattresses on queen beds (We're serious about sleep!), with all-white quilts, blankets, and 400 TC sheets, so you KNOW everything is clean. In each room there are ample soft white towels, 5 quality pillows, extra blankets, fans, luggage racks, and individual reading lights. There are Hepa filters in each room.
Romantic Bedroom 1 features a hardwood floor and plush rug. It has a bonus office/reading nook with desk and bookshelf. Bedroom 2 has a cozy ship-lap sleeping nook and charming antique leaded window with shutter.
The full bath features a farm sink, bidet toilet, and excellent shower water pressure, plus quality shampoo, conditioner, and Aveeno body wash provided.
The house sits on historic 62-acre Broad Ripple Park (it is the front yard, there are no houses across the street), where nature and outdoor exercise are literally steps away. Play tennis or pickleball on the free courts, enjoy a morning walk around the park, use our kayaks for a drift on the river (which is 1 block away (minimal rental charge)). There is a community pool to walk to in the summer and brand new community center with indoor track and basketball/volleyball courts.
All this, yet you are minutes away from upscale shopping at Keystone Fashion Mall, wonderful local restaurants in Broad Ripple Village, at Ironworks, or downtown Carmel, and attractions like Grand Park Sport Complex, the world-class Children's Museum, downtown Indy, or the Indy 500 Speedway.
Note that Treetop Lodge is on the 2nd floor, with 14 steps. The first floor is occupied, but there are NO shared spaces and your front door entrance is completely private.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property # 2998767vb
About the area
Indianapolis
Located in Indianapolis, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Old National Centre is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Indiana State Fairgrounds and Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Travelling with kids? Make time for Indianapolis Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Lucas Oil Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Indianapolis, IN
What's nearby
- Broad Ripple Dog Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Glendale Town Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Glendale Shopping Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Indianapolis Art Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- Indiana Convention Center - 25 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 16 min walk
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Taco Bell - 19 min walk
- Starbucks - 18 min walk
- Kroger Fuel Center - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sheila G.
24 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best air B and B ever
Sheila G.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
michelle w.
25 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
michelle w.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charles
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Charles
10/10 Excellent
Farida H.
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Lodge that felt very homy
Farida H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica E.
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
Jessica E.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sally B.
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Working weekend
Sally B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mollie R.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the little touches!!
Mollie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debi M.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely delighted and satisfied
Debi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doni W.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Tour Stop
Doni W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay again!
Laura B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Helen R., Spotsylvania
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homiest VRBO around!
Helen R.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
Laura B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Helen R., Spotsylvania
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gem in Indy!!
Helen R.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen R., Spotsylvania
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Indy!
Helen R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rachel F.
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place to Stay
Rachel F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
yury f.
29 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Lodge in the City
yury f.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roy C.
26 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Madison R.
7 Sept 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Scott McElroy
Our Treetop Lodge on Broad Ripple Park is on a 62-acre park in the artsy village of Broad Ripple. It's really a dream location for us. We love to travel (Northern California and Italy are our favorites), eat out, listen to great music, enjoy the arts, argue about interior design, and dote on our precocious mountain cur, Madeline.
We have two grown children, one a firefighter and the other an artist married to an engineer. Both of them own homes in the neighborhood, and we get to walk the dog past their houses every day!
We regularly talk about how we can get more cake into our lives.
I'm a writer and non-profit director, and my work focuses on the intersection of creativity and spirituality. My wife, Danielle, is a medical estheticisn at Renova Skin in Carmel. She focuses on making skin look as beautiful as possible.
We love to offer comfort, care, and creativity through the hospitality of our Treetop Lodge.
Currently, I've been pondering a quote from Tolkien: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
We have two grown children, one a firefighter and the other an artist married to an engineer. Both of them own homes in the neighborhood, and we get to walk the dog past their houses every day!
We regularly talk about how we can get more cake into our lives.
I'm a writer and non-profit director, and my work focuses on the intersection of creativity and spirituality. My wife, Danielle, is a medical estheticisn at Renova Skin in Carmel. She focuses on making skin look as beautiful as possible.
We love to offer comfort, care, and creativity through the hospitality of our Treetop Lodge.
Currently, I've been pondering a quote from Tolkien: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."
Why they chose this property
We searched years for this unique home. Its immersed in nature, AND in iconic, artsy Broad Ripple.
We have deep roots in Broad Ripple. My (Scott) family brought me to this park as a baby. I have lived in Broad Ripple most of my adult life. Both our kids were raised here. I thought I knew it pretty well, but while driving around one day in the early 2000s looking for our next home, I got a little turned around and ended up on this double dead-end street where all the houses face the secluded nor side of the park. I immediately said "I want to live here someday!"
It turned out that one of my mother's friends live on the street and when she heard they neighbors were thinking about selling she call my mom, who called me. I immediately drove over, knocked on their door, and made Mr. and Mrs. Virgin and offer.
We've owned the home since 2003 and have renovated or redone every room. The Lodge is full of meaningful decor and items, and if you like that kind of thing you can leaf through the book that tells what everything is.
We hope you enjoy the nieghborhood and the park as much as we do. Take a morning or afternoon stroll in the park, rent our kayaks for a peaceful paddle on the river, walk over to Lucianna's for dinner, and have a glass of wine on the the back deck. And let us know if you need anything at all to make your stay more perfect.
We have deep roots in Broad Ripple. My (Scott) family brought me to this park as a baby. I have lived in Broad Ripple most of my adult life. Both our kids were raised here. I thought I knew it pretty well, but while driving around one day in the early 2000s looking for our next home, I got a little turned around and ended up on this double dead-end street where all the houses face the secluded nor side of the park. I immediately said "I want to live here someday!"
It turned out that one of my mother's friends live on the street and when she heard they neighbors were thinking about selling she call my mom, who called me. I immediately drove over, knocked on their door, and made Mr. and Mrs. Virgin and offer.
We've owned the home since 2003 and have renovated or redone every room. The Lodge is full of meaningful decor and items, and if you like that kind of thing you can leaf through the book that tells what everything is.
We hope you enjoy the nieghborhood and the park as much as we do. Take a morning or afternoon stroll in the park, rent our kayaks for a peaceful paddle on the river, walk over to Lucianna's for dinner, and have a glass of wine on the the back deck. And let us know if you need anything at all to make your stay more perfect.
What makes this property unique
QUIET PARK LOCATION: This is a special property. A quiet retreat in the middle of the city, yet immersed in nature, and decorated in a charming and whimsical lodge style. We are on a quiet double dead end street, with plenty of parking. Our front yard is (literally) 62 acre Broad Ripple Park with trails, free community tennis/pickleball courts just steps from our front door, playground, river views, and public pool. You can enjoy a morning walk in the park, use our kayaks for a drift on the river (which is 1 block away (minimal rental charge)), yet you are minutes away the best local shopping and attractions.
WE PRIORITIZE YOUR SLEEP: We are serious about sleep (amazing how many Vrbos and Airbnbs aren't!) and have quality Beautyrest queen mattresses, 400 TC soft cotton white quality sheets, blankets and towels. There are HEPA filters, fans, earplugs, blackout shades in each bedroom. Guests have said its the best sleep they've had away from home!
SUPER CLEAN: All our linens are white, so you KNOW they're clean. We are clean freaks, so we try to keep every surface spotless. We have HEPA filters in each bedroom and two in the common spaces.
EXCELLENT KITCHEN: We have a good sized bright, full kitchen, fully stocked with all the utensils and appliances you'll need. There's complementary quality coffee, tea and surprises!
SPECIAL AMENITIES: Beside the front yard access to the park, we have a large balcony deck, FREE LAUNDRY SERVICE, bidet in the bathroom, and more.
..., LOCATION, LOCATION: The home is set in iconic Broad Ripple Village, known for its local restaurants, low-key cafes, vintage shops, and brewpubs, as well as its iconic music venue, The Vogue.
This property is less than 20 minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to The Fashion Mall at Keystone, 15 minutes from downtown Carmel, 30 minutes to the Speedway, and 20 minutes to Grand Park. Walk, take the Red Line downtown, ride a Lime scooter, take a readily available Uber or Lyft to and from Broad Ripple Village.
WE PRIORITIZE YOUR SLEEP: We are serious about sleep (amazing how many Vrbos and Airbnbs aren't!) and have quality Beautyrest queen mattresses, 400 TC soft cotton white quality sheets, blankets and towels. There are HEPA filters, fans, earplugs, blackout shades in each bedroom. Guests have said its the best sleep they've had away from home!
SUPER CLEAN: All our linens are white, so you KNOW they're clean. We are clean freaks, so we try to keep every surface spotless. We have HEPA filters in each bedroom and two in the common spaces.
EXCELLENT KITCHEN: We have a good sized bright, full kitchen, fully stocked with all the utensils and appliances you'll need. There's complementary quality coffee, tea and surprises!
SPECIAL AMENITIES: Beside the front yard access to the park, we have a large balcony deck, FREE LAUNDRY SERVICE, bidet in the bathroom, and more.
..., LOCATION, LOCATION: The home is set in iconic Broad Ripple Village, known for its local restaurants, low-key cafes, vintage shops, and brewpubs, as well as its iconic music venue, The Vogue.
This property is less than 20 minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to The Fashion Mall at Keystone, 15 minutes from downtown Carmel, 30 minutes to the Speedway, and 20 minutes to Grand Park. Walk, take the Red Line downtown, ride a Lime scooter, take a readily available Uber or Lyft to and from Broad Ripple Village.
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