WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Lake view

Check out the area

Monticello, IN

Lake Shafer5 min walk
High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing5 min walk
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort6 min walk
Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Visit Piper House to enjoy the lake life, beautiful views, hot tub, beach, dock swimming, private playground, fire pits and more in our NEW modern lake house. Rentals often not nice enough for you? We get it. This is our private lake home. No expense spared. It’s fully stocked, totally tricked out, and all about comfort.

NOTE: For high-season summer May-Sept bookings, see the 15-person configuration of this listing, which includes an attached apartment, which can be found here:
https://www.vrbo.com/1237042

Easy getaway from Chicago (2hr)/ Indy (1.5hr). Impressive views from huge Lake Shafer lot with dock, beach, firepit & screened porch with outdoor living/dining room. Rentals often not nice enough for you? We get it. This is our private lake home. No expense spared. It’s fully stocked, totally tricked out, and all about comfort.

The space...

This house was custom designed to accommodate a large group vacation in comfort. It sleeps 10 people in beds.
Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 3: King Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed & 2 Twin Beds

OPTIONAL: there is an additional 1 br/1 bath apartment that sleeps 5 in beds (2 Kings, 1 Twin) on this property that may be available for rent also if you need more space. To see a version of this listing with this additional space, please see...
https://www.vrbo.com/1237042

GREAT ROOM – The gathering hub for your group. 10ft ceilings, huge windows, panoramic views.

• Open Kitchen: Prepare a feast in the skylit open kitchen on a huge 9 ft granite island.

- Stainless steel appliances
- Fully stocked with chef quality tools
- Dishwasher
- Garbage Disposal

• Dining: Meals & Game nights happen here at the big dining table for 8 + 4 more at the island.

• Living Room: Take lounging and movie nights to the next level.

- 8ft Restoration Hardware leather deep sofa
- Fireplace
- 60 in flat screen TV
- High end AV with indoor/outdoor speakers
- DVD Bluray player

• Screened Porch: Connected to the Great Room and offering a lake side indoor/outdoor living experience.

- Outdoor dining table for 6
- Upholstered sectional sofa
- Natural gas grill
- Outdoor speakers

BEDROOMS- Sleeping can be a challenge when vacationing with 10 people, but not here. All bedrooms are well separated in two “wings” from the great room to reduce noise and increase privacy.

• Luxury level mattresses from Stearns and Foster, Posturpedic, etc..
• High end linens, down comforters & pillows
• White noise machines for additional sound proofing
• Bedroom 4- we call it the “Flop Room”, was designed to put the kids for a movie night when the adults want to stay up and play.
• All bedrooms have wall mounted flat screen TV’s for watching movies/streaming shows (no cable on these TVs).

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• High speed WIFI
• Comcast Basic Cable TV
• Unlimited on demand hot water
• Central Heat/AC
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Custom lighting with dimmers

OUTSIDE:
The house sits on a south facing sloped wooded lake front lot. It provides both sun and shade, sunrise and sunsets. You’ll never forget campfires on Lake Shafer and views of the sunset from the hot tub!

• 102 feet of private lake front in peaceful no wake zone
• Dock- bring your boat, walk to the boat rental, or jump in for a swim
• Fire pit with Adirondack chairs at the waters edge
• Sand beach play area
• Hammocks
• Parking for 3-5+ cars (depending on if you are renting the apartment also)

The area...

When you are ready to explore, there are many fun, unique activities just minutes from Piper House.

• Boating- on property

- Public boat launch within minutes of Piper House
- New dock at our lake front
- Driveway space for boat trailer (let us know you are bringing it for instructions)
- Lake Shafer Boat Rental is walkable for renting ski boats, pontoons, jet skis
- Fun place for kayaks. We have a kayak (for adult-supervised use, only)

• Swimming & Fishing- on property

- Located in peaceful no wake zone
- Dock has ladder for easy in/out of lake. Bring inflatables.
- Some of the best fishing in Indiana right off of our dock.
- Or walk down the hill to enjoy the Water Park at Indiana Beach.
- Sand play/beach area on our property. Note: Lake Shafer isn’t a sand bottom lake so there are no natural beaches here. There is a rock retaining wall at the waters edge.

• Golfing – 5 minute drive

- Tippecanoe Country Club is a beautiful course on the lake, open to the public.
- Pineview Golf Course is a budget friendly option

• Drive In Movie Theater – 5 minute drive. A classic summer activity and one of the last of it’s kind.

• Winery- 15 minute drive. Whyte Horse Winery is so fun with a group for a tasting in their charming farm house with front porch.

• Horseback Riding – 30 minute drive. Crooked Creek Trails is a fun way to see the beautiful Indiana countryside.

• Canoe Trip- 25 minute drive. Hodges Canoe Trips is a favorite of ours. Pack a cooler and canoe down the Tippecanoe River back to your car.

Property manager

Heidi

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Any outside visitors must have permission first

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO PROM parties or under age(21) renters, no exceptions.

Renters must get special permission from owners for any Bachelor/Bachelorette parties in advance. Exterior of house is under monitored 24 hr video

Hot tub use is at your own risk. Swimming in the lake is at your own risk.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Any outside visitors must have permission first

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

Monticello

Located in Monticello, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Shafer and Monticello City Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing. Terre Vin Monticello WineShop and Monon Connection Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.

Monticello, IN

What's nearby

Lake Shafer - 5 min walk
High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing - 5 min walk
Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 6 min walk
Pine View Golf Course - 4 min drive
Tippecanoe Country Club - 5 min drive

Getting around

Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Sycamore Drive In - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 10 min drive
Anglers Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is WOW-modern NEW house on Lake Shafer: Hot tub, beach, firepit, playground, games! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing and Pine View Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

14 May 2022

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

Family celebration

This is a beautiful home on the lake. Every room was just perfect for our family. We had plenty of space and privacy. The home is beautifully decorated with all the modern comforts. We all had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

12 May 2020

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

Great house and owners

We had everything we needed. Property was clean and well stocked. Rented a boat for the week, which was right across the street. Good communication and no issues.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Brownsburg, Indiana

9 Oct 2018

Amazing home, wonderful owners!

We just returned from a fantastic Labor Day week at Piper House & I will fully attest that it is just as wonderful as the pictures & reviews make it seem! This was our first family vacation with our 8 month old daughter, my mother, father, & sister-in-law traveling from England, & my parents traveling from Ohio. The layout of the main house was absolutely perfect for the 8 of us. Everyone had an appropriately sized bed & there was room to set up the pack & play for our baby to nap & sleep comfortably in the flop room with us. The bedrooms are arranged in separate wings of the house & there are white noise machines in every room, so you don't hear a peep if someone goes to bed early. The beds & all linens are top of the line & so comfortable that found myself looking at tags to make note of brands to purchase for my own home! The bathrooms were private & well stocked with towels & toiletries- no need to bring your own shampoo, conditioner, or soap unless you're really attached to it. The kitchen was more than well stocked & literally EVERYTHING is labeled, making it super easy to find what you need & return it where it came from. The family room was comfortable with a fantastic view of the lake & the furniture provided an easy, entertaining path for our little one to cruise all over. She really enjoyed banging on the kitchen chairs & crawling under the table to see which grandparent would follow! The home is lovely inside no matter where you are, but my favorite space by far was outside. The screened-in patio, fire pit, dock, swing set, & lounge areas were comfortable & exactly what we needed to take time away from our busy lives to just enjoy each other's company. We didn't get the chance to use the hot tub, but it looked well-maintained & clean. The hammocks were cozy & provided a nice place to relax under the canopy of mature trees. We had breakfast on the patio every morning & played games or just chatted with our favorite beverages every night. The ceiling fan provided much-needed relief when it got too toasty! As if the property wasn't good enough by itself, all communication with the owner was outstanding! I had the pleasure of messaging with Heidi about our trip & she was so kind to leave a basket of age-appropriate toys out for our daughter. You can really tell they poured their hearts into this home & truly enjoy offering it to others. There should be more people like this in the world. Thank you so much for all the memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

18 July 2018

The Piper House felt like home.

Our family spent four days at the Piper House this July and we all loved the place. The location is perfect with the boat rental business just across the bay and Indiana Beach Amusement and Water Park a short walk away. The boat dock is large enough to dock a large pontoon boat and swimming off the dock is great in the no-wake bay. In the private and shaded back yard the playground equipment entertained the little ones while the two fire pits and hot tub helped the adults relax after long days of fun. The best feature however was the house its self. It is very clean and well laid out. The central kitchen open to the dinning and family room of course was the hub of our activity. What wowed us the most however was how well appointed the Piper House is. Many times when vacationing some cottages can feel cold or sparse. Invariably a trip to the store is required to get some basics we have forgotten or that should have been provided. Not at the Piper House. It felt like we were staying in some ones home. A toy box full of building blocks, high chair, pack and play, even an infants walker were all provided. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices, dinnerware and plenty of pots and pans. The bathrooms stocked with soaps and other necessities, even Aloe cream for the inevitable sunburn. We recommend the Piper House to anyone seeking a get away with privacy, yet close to plenty of activities. We thank the owners for sharing their home with us. Randy & Joyce

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

25 Nov 2017

An absolute gem of a lakehouse fit for a family gathering!

I wholeheartedly recommend staying at the Piper House. We just spent a wonderful 3 days there gathering with our family for Thanksgiving. The owners have thought of everything last detail to make it absolutely carefree - technology and all other aspects of the house are thoroughly prepped, labeled and prepared. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms is very nice with the master suite on one side and the other bedrooms/bath down a separate hallway. The bathrooms are fresh and new and supplied with an abundance of linens. The kitchen/island/living area is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen itself has everything you will need including the very welcome supply of kitchen basics (seasonings, basic cooking consumables, foils/paper towels, etc.) They are not exaggerating when they say all you need to bring is food. The view in the morning of the sun shining on the river was gorgeous. We even saw a bald eagle in one of the backyard trees. Heidi is very responsive to all communication, but we didn't need to ask her a thing during our stay because the whole place is so well done. An enthusiastic 5 stars. We would stay again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017