Newly renovated kitchen 2024. Dead end Street, Large Yard, not on a hilltop.

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75 feet of lake frontage. 40 dock, Fire Pit, Row Boat, Canoe, Central AC

Lake Side - Air Conditioning, 3 bedrooms, I with sink.

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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11181 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Angola, IN

Lake James8 min drive
Trine University11 min drive
Pokagon State Park17 min drive
Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1 - Master with vanity sink , wall mount smart TV

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Master 2 with lake view and wall mount smart TV

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Kids bedroom with large walk in closet

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Classic Cottage Style, On the Lake, Nestled in a quant country lane surrounded by woods, tall pine trees, and the beautiful 75 foot stretch of lake front makes this timeless cottage an escape for families, friends and couples. A few things that I must mention to differentiate us for some other locations. The 75 feet of lake front is BIG, so it makes you feel away from it all versus some places that stacked tight with one right next to the other with 50 foot. This cottage is not in a channel, but right on the lake. This cottage is not on top of a steep hill with 70 steps, it is 6 steps down to the lake level. So, if you forget your sunscreen you do not have to go back up the 70 steps to retrieve it. If you like water skiing, wake boarding, tubing, boating, jet skiing, pontoon ridding, fishing, canoeing, grilling out, hiking, swimming, playing cards, bond fires, smores, and relaxing, then the Copper Roof Cottage is for you.

NOTE: PEAK SEASON requires a FULL WEEK to be rented, Fri (5pm) -Fri (noon) May 31-Aug 29. Thks.

Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter. Always Something To Do!
1,950 square feet / 2 stories of living space. New water softener, kitchen appliances – range / stove, refrigerator / freezer, coffee maker, microwave, air conditioner, clothes washer and dryer, and a new 40 foot dock. 3 Bedrooms, sleeps 9 (more room on the floor), 2 Full baths, Full Kitchen w/ utensils, Card Room, TV Room for kids, TV room for Adults, Washer & Dryer Room, Furnished (up & down stairs), (4) TVs, Wireless WIFI, Central AC Up & Down stairs, Fireplace, Fire Pit, Gas Grille. Complimentary, Board Games, Row Boat, Paddle Boat, Canoe
Located on an 880 acre lake w/ three basins and a 2 mi. ski run, sand bar, 4H Park, etc.
150' lake front x 300ft deep. Dead end street safe for children and walking, Back Lot for parking cars and boat trailers.
Located near many fun family activities!!!

Families, Church Retreats, and Businesses: The cottage is perfect for gatherings of families, friends, church retreats, and business team building events that, after the day’s activities, would like to retreat back to their very own comforts of a warm and cozy cottage to watch movies, relax, or snuggle by the fireplace.
Take time to visit the Buffalo Preserve. You can also visit an award winning winery with excellent red and white wines available for tasting and purchase. If cars are your interest, you may enjoy two local speedways. You could also take a quick 30-minute drive and enjoy the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum which houses classic vintage automobiles from the early 1900's up to WW II era vehicles. Or visit the NATMUS Museum which houses vehicles from the post war years. Or visit another flavor of museum --- the Hoosier Air Museum (operated by the Hoosier Warbirds) at the DeKalb County Airport which features aircraft from throughout the history of aviation. Autumn offers an exceptional time...

The Days Events: The children will love exploring the surrounding land, the lakes edge, catching frogs and fish, while you relax in a chair watching with a hot cup of coffee. Latter the kids will go swimming, play on the raft, use the paddle boat, canoe, while you play along with them or take a nap. After lunch is a great time to get in your motor boat and water ski, water tube, hang out at the sand bar, or dock up to the 4h fair grounds to hike. That evening while the sun sets the fire pit is the place to be. Roasting smores, telling stories, enjoying each others company, being warmed by the fire as the children start to realize they are tire. Tuck them in and it is your time to catch up with your honey. How do I know this, I have a lovely wife and triplet children age 8. We have enjoyed this cottage for the last 8 years.

Local and Distant Attractions : I personally want every Family, Mother, Father, Child, and Grand Parent to get the most out of their vacation and dollar. Searching the web can still be a lengthy task with all of the links and pop ups so... Here are a few:
Local:
Angola small town atmosphere with movie theater, shops, antique stores, ice cream parlors,
Pokagon State Park
Mongo State Hunting Grounds & Firing Range
Pigeon River Canoe Trips
Local Golf
Zollner Golf Course Tri-State University - 0.2 miles SW - 300 Park Ave -
Lake James Golf Course: Golf Shop - 3.3 miles N - 1445 W 275 N -
Bledsoe's Lakeview Golf Course - 5.3 miles

Property manager

Steve or Amy Just

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This is a family oriented cottage. Have FUN!!!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

We love to take our dog with us on vacation.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside.

Do not leave unattended children.

Wear life jackets when around water.

Have Fun !!

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Angola

Located in Angola, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Lake James Golf Club and Zollner Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pokagon State Park and Coldwater Lake State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging, snowmobiling and ice skating.

Angola, IN

What's nearby

Jimmerson Lake - 5 min drive
Lake James - 8 min drive
Lake James Golf Club - 10 min drive
Trine University - 11 min drive
Pokagon State Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

Waterloo Station - 23 min drive
Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
Wings Etc - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated kitchen 2024. Dead end Street, Large Yard, not on a hilltop. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Newly renovated kitchen 2024. Dead end Street, Large Yard, not on a hilltop.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated kitchen 2024. Dead end Street, Large Yard, not on a hilltop.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Newly renovated kitchen 2024. Dead end Street, Large Yard, not on a hilltop. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Jimmerson Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake James. Lake James Golf Club and Fox Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

10 Oct 2022

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

Crooked Lake Cottage

What a beautiful location and property! We had a nice two day stay at the lake cottage with our dog Joe. Didn't get on the lake with the canoes that were available but nice that they are available. A few updates would be nice to improve a future stay in the cottage. Bath towels and face cloths were more like rags than something you'd use at home. The two recliners in the front room need to be replaced because they are broken. We also wondered why there was a big screen tv in the room overlooking the lake? It totally ruins the view. The cleaning expected before leaving in the morning is unreasonable. I realize they are trying to keep the cost down but when you're getting up early to leave you don't want to have to worry about vacuuming and doing the laundry. The washing machine took so long that we never had a chance to finish the load. The bed was comfortable and all in all our stay was wonderful and I'd stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeanne F., Maumee, OH

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Pretty Setting right on the Lake.

I have always had fantastic experiences with VRBO. Sorry this one had multiple issues, from check in, the key in the lockbox did not work so we were trying to reach the owner but almost no cell service, so this took a while, we contacted the next door neighbor for help , the water pressure being a big problem, especially on checkout day. The cleaning is very extensive, woke up early to Wash all the sheets! Yes we were asked to launder the sheets, but the water pressure was so slow it took 2 hours for one load, and even had to remove them from the dryer before they were dry to leave by our 11:00 check out. In the meantime we couldn’t shower, wash the dishes or flush toilets. This was a bad ending, Everyone was frustrated . The bathroom door upstairs did not shut tight so we braced a chair in front of the bathroom door which didn’t really work out, The slats at the top of the stairs are at least a foot apart, any child could fall straight down the stairs. I would not stay at this property again. Way too much cleaning, even had to vacuum and clean toilets, showers and sinks. Sorry, charge more for a cleaning fee, Way too much to do when you are trying to pack and leave. Lastly, only one couch in the Adult Living Room, Not enough seating !! I hate being negative but if I had known any of these issues I would have rented somewhere else.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Debbie G.

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

50th Anniversary with our children and granchildren

Great location, no steps to the water. Just wish there had been a bedroom on first floor

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Twila D.

15 Sept 2022

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

Quiet and beautiful lake

We enjoyed family time and the quiet and beautiful lake location. House provided accommodations for all.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jrnnifer C.

11 July 2022

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

Fun family time at Crooked Lake

We had a nice family vacation at this property and are considering returning for a week next summer

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve or Amy Just

Hi, I am Steve Just, Mechanical Engineer from Purdue University. I was born, raised, and my family lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana. My wife, Amy, and I have 3 children (triplets) age 25 now. We have been married for 30 years and dated in high school and through college. We have a miniature schnauzer named Lucy Lick’ems. Our children love to play at the lake cottage and have for years ever since they were 1 years of age. I pride myself on communicating and answering yours and your family’s questions as soon as possible. We are the owners, so you are not working though a 3rd party. Please feel free to call me anytime. There are so many properties I am sure you have looked at on line, so let me help you where I can. I am sure your family will appreciate you taking the time to pull this together, it is not easy. Let me help you by making this process as easy as possible. Thanks, Steve Just.

Why they chose this property

We choose this property, because the land is spacious with most lake fronts having 75 feet frontage, so you have more privacy then cottages that are spaced closer to one another. We love the town of Angola. Not on top of a hill with 70 steps to the lake. Not in a channel. Plenty of parking space. The neighbors are nice, the street is quite, the dead end street is safe for little ones and pets, and the cottage is large enough for a good sized family and friends. Comes with free use of row boat, paddle boat, and canoe to share with cottage next door.

What makes this property unique

I have a person I work directly with to rent pontoon boats.
I love it when persons call me as I think it is important to answer all of your questions on this property , the lake and the surrounding area.
Also, If you live near Angola, I encourage you to drive to our lake cottage and the surrounding areas to shop for the cottage that best fits your families wants to your budget. I usually can arrange to let you in. I encourage you to go and compare , because 4 out of 5 families that visit our cottages in the area end up renting our cottages; as they see it as a good fit and value.
Thanks, Steve