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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

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A dock extending into a calm lake with a grassy area and two Adirondack chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a double sink, and three wall-mounted lights.
A room with two windows, a bed, a small table, and a mirror.
A brick house with a white door, number 3025, and two wall-mounted lanterns.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a television, and a large blue sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Albion, IN
  • Place, Chain O' Lakes State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Other bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Private vacation home with a beautiful view of Lake Skinner. Waterfront access for fishing or taking the paddle boat out (seasonal).
This cottage has all the basic amenities to make your stay comfortable. From the warm fire place to the spacious deck and 3 seasons room, you can enjoy this place anytime of the year. The full kitchen makes this place perfect for a week long getaway!
A short twenty minute drive to Auburn and under an hour drive to Fort Wayne and Shipshewana.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9405100
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 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
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

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage 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.
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Albion, IN

What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Noble Hawk Golf Links - 8 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Black Pine Animal Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Diamond Lake - 11 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 12 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo Station - 28 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albion Ale House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Don Chico's Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake?

As of 28 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$424, 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 Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chain O' Lakes State Park, Noble Hawk Golf Links and Presence Saint Francis Place. Parkview Noble Hospital and Sylvan Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean and the most well stocked place we’ve ever rented. Communication with the host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean. The lake was beautiful. The host goes above and beyond with lots of extras- water, ice, wood, etc so very nice. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for being a great host and sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is cozy with all and everything one needs for an enjoyable relaxing vacation. Bring your Kayaks, for on the water fun. Close by is an animal sanctuary. Not far Sylvan Cellars for drinks and food. There is even a grill for the outdoor cook.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway for my daughter’s 7th birthday. Cozy, inviting and well stocked with all the essentials.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place very cozy very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here numerous times and just love it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our first trip to Albion was in late 2020 and we’ve been back many times since. Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so cozy and comfortable thay we decided we would just hang out there all day. The kitchen had everything we needed. Pedal boat at the dock was super fun, and the life vests provided were clean. The waterfront area was perfect for soaking up a quiet lake. We saw a ton of birds big and small - osprey, herons, swans, swifts darting over the water, hummingbirds at the feeder. We did end up using the folding chairs in the sun room for our outdoor lunch, because the birds had messed up the deck chairs. Didn't hold us back! This was a perfect little spot for a calm retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time second time here will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The side table on the far side in the queen room was real dirty. The black ants (as big as chickens) in the house were annoying. Otherwise, things were great. It didn’t hurt me at all to wipe the side table. Our girls weekend was wonderful. We even got to see the pair of swans swim by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Perfect Stay

Beautiful waterfront view, it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing comfy place to be

Very clean, gorgeous scenery, beautiful decor. The family and I enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect! It’s very well stocked, super clean, and just the cutest. We loved the pontoon and evenings on the deck. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was wonderful. We loved every minute of our stay. Can't wait till next time.

It was so easy from beginning when reserving the cottage to the very end when leaving.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice fall get away

Have stayed here five times, always great! Very relaxing, loved the fireplace, view of the fall colors over the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway at Skinner

Such a clean, comfortable property! Fun lake decor inside and nice deck outside with lots of shade and flowers. Good times boating, swimming, and fishing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Nice cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely pleased with this gem! The place was clean, host was easy to contact, and we enjoyed the boat and firepit. The bed was comfortable and the host paid a lot of attention to details. Overall, an excellent experience that I would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. Beautiful view of the lake. Had everything you needed in this home. Just bring your clothes and food everything else is provided. Lived our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This was a perfect stay for us. Everything was so clean and quaint. Thank you for everything.

Perfect get away. Perfect place. Perfect hostess. Would love to come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite place

We come back again and again because we love the cottage and lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Peaceful Getaway

Probably not the place for family vacations, but my wife and I were very happy with our stay. If you’re wanting a place to just go and relax with your special someone this is a great choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have stayed in places from Maine to California and your place has been the best one we’ve stayed at. You have thought of everything a person could need for their stay and added it to your home. Thanks for a wonderful place for us to get away from our every day life!
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well equipped and well kept property with a lovely lake view.

A very relaxing place to stay with some nice things to do near by. We enjoyed reading, watching Tv and an afternoon at beautiful Chain of Lakes State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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Hosted by Amy Dykstra

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