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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom75 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Terre Vin Monticello WineShop
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Shafer Country Cottage with Magnificent View

Located 15 minutes outside Monticello on Lake Shafer, this fabulous, historic country cottage offers a cozy retreat for guests. It was once a dwelling for Sally Rand, a famous burlesque dancer, and her entourage during the 1933-34 Chicago Worlds Fair! The 'Eagles' Nest' cottage offers a complimentary coffee bar. With sleeping areas featuring a bedroom with full size bed, a day bed ( has 2 twin mattresses) and a living room with a twin sofa bed, there’s plenty of space to relax. The newly updated bathroom includes a walk-in shower with complimentary toiletries . Guests stay comfortable thanks to heating and air conditioning. Whether you’re unwinding after a day of exploring Indiana Beach, taking in a kayak trip up river (available to rent), fishing off the sandy river's edge for walleye or bass, or enjoying quiet moments around a beach campfire, this marvelous property provides a fantastic home away from home. This cottage property has plenty of room to park 2 trucks with fishing boats too! We hope you enjoy our place, Lake Shafer, and all that Monticello has to offer.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Lake Shafer. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, patio and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • 9.8 miles (15.8 km) from Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and 6.2 miles (9.9 km) from Lake Shafer
Lake Shafer Country Cottage with Magnificent View offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Monticello cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Padel
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 810 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
When leaving, put keys on kitchen counter and lock door. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1.All vehicles are to be parked on gravel driveway. 2. No jumping or diving off of Seawall- rocks below!! 3.Enjoy the cottage and water :)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets are not allowed on beds or furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Small children need to be supervised at all times

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lake Shafer Country Cottage with Magnificent View Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay at the cabin was nothing short of glorious! Karyl was so responsive, friendly, and accommodating of me as an 86 year old woman needing a bit more support than some. Karyl always responded to my questions with urgency, and the cottage was immaculate, comfortable, and well furnished. A perfect get away to spend time with my son. I strongly recommend staying at Karyl's cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather R.

Liked: Location
Meeting the owner in person to Acces keys was a challenge for us with timing and traffic. We felt bad for arriving later than planned. When we arrived we found the master bedroom sheets had hair and particles on them. Even though we arrived late at night the owner came right over to fix the issue and replaced the sheets. The view, patio and sand beach are amazing! Steep set of stairs to get down to beach totally not a problem for us but be mindful if someone has mobility restrictions. Additionally the ability to rent kayaks was very nice and convenient. If you are a beginner kayaker probably not the best. To enter the water you go down a ladder into the water where there is a small standing pad to load into the kayak. As a shorter person and high water levels I was not high enough above the kayak to get stability to load therefore had to get creative and hung off the ladder. The mornings were super quiet and peaceful, calm water not a lot of river traffic. Great for kayaking. Afternoon river turned into a party vibe, lots of music. There was a house down river that played music into the evening till about midnight but we did not mind the style was good and a variety. Having a fire on the sand beach was an excellent way to enjoy the sunset evening stars. There were a few spiders/bugs, we chopped it up to being an older cottage hard to seal to keep them out. Great dog friendly, our dog enjoyed the long weekend. She is trained to kayak with us and wears a life vest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amber V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
This home is a gem I would say, unfortunately my experience was not, with the host in particular. The place was quite dirty with unclean floors, bathroom, sheets and unclean dishes. My cat found a random summer sausage on the floor and got sick. My showers were mostly cold. I found multiple roaches daily, and when I found 6 in one night I finally decided to leave. Unfortunately I did not have proof of my complaints, therefore the host turned it around and told me my issues were false. I blew a fuse in the bathroom, which she had to hire an electrician, but told me I should have asked to plug in my device. Host was refusing refund until I complained, therefore she gave me a very small percentage back. I am honestly shocked at how unprofessional and rude this host was with everything that had happened. She was very pleasant to begin with until I decided to leave. If I can give any advice, do not contact host through phone, have proof if there are any issues, and ask to use outlets.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I along with my sister came in from out of town and out of state to stay for my grandfathers celebration of life. Karyl was excellent at communicating and made the stay very pleasant. Property was beautiful and so peaceful! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026