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Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach

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A wooden deck with kayaks, a flag, and a lighthouse.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a white bench. There are windows with a view of the lake, a television, and a sign that says "LAKE TIMES are the BEST TIMES".
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white cabinet with storage, a brick-patterned wall, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a white Adirondack chair, a canopy, and a view of a lake with boats.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and wall decorations.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Shafer
Sleeps 13•4 bedrooms•7 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Purdue University
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach

Family friendly spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home ON Lake Shafer facing west for amazing sunsets! Several levels of decking offers grilling (gas & Blackstone), large outdoor eating area, water sports, fishing, lounging areas, and fire pit nook right next to the lake. Large lake raft, 4 kayaks, and 2 paddle boards waiting by the pier for you with two bays close by. Large living room with electric fire place and panoramic view of the lake. Cozy second floor loft with books/games. Stocked coffee and tea bar. Washer and dryer with supplies on sight. Child friendly home with pack' n plays', highchair, child gate, bed guard rail, and dinnerware. Four parking spaces right in front of the house. This house is a short 10-minute car or boat ride to Indiana Beach, golfing, and several restaurants on the lake. This is a great house to enjoy time on the water with family and friends!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Garbage goes by the garage behind the house. Put garbage in the big orange can, paper and cardboard can go in the metal burn barrel.
Please make sure that everything is shut off, stove, grill, lights, ceiling fans, air conditioning. Please close all curtains. Close and lock all doors that are going outside.
Put all used towel in the bathtub. Put all used sheets on the dryer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4662561vb
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: 15
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Monticello

Located in Monticello, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Shafer and Monticello City Park, while Monon Connection Museum and Wabash & Erie Canal Park are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Monticello, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Purdue University - 54 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Ross-Ade Stadium - 56 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Purdue Memorial Union - 56 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Express Monticello - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Shafer Home: sunsets, on lake?

As of 30 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Shafer Home: sunsets, on lake on 17 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,832, 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 Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Shafer Home: Fish, Swim, Kayak, BBQ, Sunsets, ten minutes to Indiana Beach located?

This family-friendly Monticello holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Lake Shafer and within 6 mi (10 km) of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Tippecanoe Country Club and Pine View Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

K E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful! The host was very helpful and accommodating!We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable with an amazing view! We loved the coffee bar and the deck. Also all the little things you may forget to bring or not think of. The host has prepared this property well so you can enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place had a beautiful view of the lake. Beautiful decks to sit out on. Plenty of places to sleep and having 3 bathrooms was wonderful for our group. The host was so nice and easy ro get ahold of when we needed something. There are lots of stairs. That would be the only thing that we didn’t like but would stay recommend. The parking was a little tight but once we figured it out it wasn't to bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT place that has everything you need for a quick or long stay. The back room that overlooks the water is so cozy and other than being outside is where we spent most of our time. We plan on coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall this house was very clean and spacious with an excellent view. Really the only complaint I have is that in the description it said ‘Boat’ and showed a deck with a dock underneath so we assumed that the boat that was there was either part of the deal or could be rented while we were there however we were told the day of check in that the boat was not for us to use. Lake Shafer Boat Rental came to the rescue so our trip was great in that regard but the advertising was misleading. Other than that it was a great house and very nice little vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget L.

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

Beautiful Lake House in Monticello!

We stayed 4 days, going to Indiana Beach, fishing and swimming. The house was perfect for our family of 6, and had everything we could have needed during our stay. Beautifully decorated, clean, relaxing and breathtaking lake view! The owners communicated quickly and answered all our questions. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. We brought more than just food but food would have been all we needed. The house had everything else we would have needed. Especially liked the Blackstone grill for making smashburgers. Liked how the main living area was all on 1st floor and all the bedrooms were on upper level. Would definitely stay here again if the area is in our vacation plans again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
You took some great pics of the house, thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bud B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an ideal setting for a family gathering. Beautiful setting. Spacious living and dining spaces with a fully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the firepit on the shore and the outdoor grills for meal preparation. There were more stairs than we expected (two stories in the house and two three levels of decks, but all stairs had railings and were safe. Kim and Greg were more than accommodating to our questions and unique situation. Parking is tight but adequate for a large gathering. We have nothing but wonderful memories of a weekend together on the lake. Already talking about a return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was for a reunion of friends from Purdue. We attended the football game. The accommodations fit our needs perfectly for our group size. Room were clean, bathrooms were well stocked, and kitchen had everything we needed. Loved having the grills to cook out. The multi-level deck was awesome. Our host did a great job communicating with me, and responding quickly to my questions. Would highly recommend this lake home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the large deck! It was perfect for me and my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The size was great for the amount of people we had everything was clean. The only thing that we did not have between what I packed and what was already at the house with scotch tape.lol the house was pretty self-contained and three bathrooms was great especially the one downstairs now the steps that’s a whole Nother story for them Young ones it was fine but us older ones wellWe got one heck of a workout, but it’s a nice quiet area and we were within 10 minutes of grocery store gas station Indiana Beach. Everything was pretty close and the kids had a great time and that’s what it’s all about.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a great place to stay with family. The host was really easy to work with. She responded fast when had a question regarding the house. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl R.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
Great guest, would rent to again.

About the host

Hosted by Kim

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What makes this property unique

This house is on Lake Shafer, ten minutes boat/car ride to Indiana Beach and several lakeside restaurants. Multiple decks and outdoor sitting areas face the west to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Spend time outdoors swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, or just relax and watch the boats go by. The house is very close to two bays for calm water activities. We provide two grills and a large outdoor table for family cookouts. Evenings can be spent cozy around the lakefront firepit or fire table right next to the water. Two of the large bedrooms have stunning views of the lake! The upstairs loft is cozy and quiet for additional relaxing space in the house.

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