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Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Overview of Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Albion, IN
  • Popular LocationChain O' Lakes State Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSylvan Lake14 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Wawasee27 min drive
  • AirportFort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.)48 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 bunk bed
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property manager

Amy Dykstra

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Albion

Located in Albion, this cottage is on the waterfront. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Mid-America Windmill Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Noble Hawk Golf Links and Country Heritage Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Chain O' Lakes State Park - 8 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive
  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - 24 min drive
  • Lake Wawasee - 27 min drive
  • Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - 35 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Albion Ale House - 4 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 12 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
  • Half Acre Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful Skinner Cottage overlooking the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (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 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Syracuse,NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the cabin, very cozy, was perfect and had everything we needed. We will almost certainly return. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was exactly what we needed
What an amazing vacation. We drove up and the front of the house was so cute and inviting. I couldn’t wait to open the door after reading all of the reviews. The entry is roomy, so we were able to bring our things in the front door and drop them while we figure out where to keep it all. The 2nd bedroom isn’t huge, but it works great as a place to sleep. The main bedroom had a closet, dresser and side tables ready for your USB devices. The mattress was so comfy that we bought one for our own bed at home. The bathroom is big and it has a washer and dryer. I am always prepared, so I brought plenty of items just in case like Ziploc bags, trash bags, aluminum foil, etc. Nope. No need. Everything you need is already there. We spent lots of time on the deck and took advantage of the paddleboat. The lake is murky, but welcome to Indiana lakes. We didn’t have luck fishing either, but we had a good time trying. We used the charcoal grill to make brats, and we used the fire pit to make s’mores. It was calming, peaceful and relaxing. What more could you want?
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage
Great property. All indoor ammenities were top notch. The lake was not clear and the fishing poor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roger scheffel S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Keneta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice property. Did not like the microfiber sheets on the bed. Air set at 65 which i thought was rather cold. Otherwise needs were thought out and met.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Nice cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli F., Westfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Low key and stress free
Very cute place inside and love the patio view. Dont let the outside front view of the neighborhood worry you at first.. just walk in and go to the back lake view. Very quiet in the house, comfy and cuteness all around. Really enjoyed the stay and will book again. It would be perfect for a family with small children based on the bedroom size. Teens dont work as well with the bunks and futon. We used the couch and bunk and it worked fine. The other option is an air mattress and the enclosed porch. Two thumbs up overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Skinner!
All was great except for the fishing! Beautiful view. Very comfortable and all the extras were a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Butz Reunion
Wonderful experience. Very nicely decorated with the lake theme throughout. Ready to book again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023