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Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1092 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!

Welcome to WatersEdge Cottage built in 1956 by Ray and Dick Kimmel. We hope you create many memories with family and friends here on Lake Barbee. This cottage has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large patio with direct access to Big Barbee, the Chain of Lakes all sports lake. Swim area, kayaks, fishing, paddle board are provided along with a pier, firepit, plenty of outdoor amenities. Bring your boat or rent one at Socks Marina nearby on Little Barbee Lake.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs 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.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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

  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 987 square feet

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The price is ￥19,948
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

We are not responsible for any accidents, injuries
Parking is limited to 3 vehicles (32' wide parking space)
A propane gas grill is provided.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Located in Pierceton, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oppenheim Woods and Big Barbee Lake, while Wagon Wheel Theatre and Billy Sunday Home Museum are cultural highlights.
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IN, Pierceton

What's nearby

  • Big Barbee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Webster Lake - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Tippecanoe Lake - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Chapman Lakes - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Lake Wawasee - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakelife Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Danny's Pizza & Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The River Coffeehouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maria's House of Pancakes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Big Barbee Lake and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tippecanoe Lake. Webster Lake and Chapman Lakes are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Waters Edge Cottage on Big Barbee Lake! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Great location

Everything was wonderful
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey W.

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

Mini vacay

This cottage was super nice, very clean and a perfect little place to get away. It is right on the lake and has a great back patio to just sit and relax while watching the boats. Host was quick and responsive with communication and this place is definitely somewhere to come back to for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa F.

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

Million Dollar View

The property has an excellent view of the lake and easy lake access. The owner is very responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Nice, clean, great view half bathroom was a quarter bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn V.

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

Water’s Edge

This is a great place for families. Lots of water toys, place for boat, right on the water! Ralph was the greatest of hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

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

Adorable cottage on the lake

Cute, comfortable, and updated! We loved the proximity to the water and enjoyed playing on the kayak and stand up paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

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

Family time at the lake

Nice size rooms. Half bath was tiny, but we were informed ahead of stay. Kitchen was well supplied with dishes, cooking utensils, small appliances. Great view. Liked the big front windows.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K.

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

Quick stay

Stayed for a quick weekend get away and it was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey w.

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

Great place

Had a great time with family. No issues with the house and met all of our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Great cottage

The cottage was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxann D.

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

Excellent lake cottage

Beautiful and immaculate place to stay. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Happy Place

Great property, convenient location and very responsive host. This is the 3rd time we've stayed at this property and really enjoy it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montoya I.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

N/A

Booked for my partners 40th birthday and we really loved this property and its close proximity to the lake. We are a family that goes fishing as often as possible, so this was a little slice of heaven for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade R.

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

Very Nice

Great place, very clean and right on the lake. Close to attractions and shopping. Communication was very fast and friendly. Thank you for a great (too short) stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway!

This was a delightful experience! The property exceeded our expectations. It was well kept, very clean, allowed us to have our two fur babies with us, had a wonderful view of the lake from the patio and living room, and was close to good eating establishments and activities (golf). We DEFINITELY intend to be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dena s.

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

Beautiful lake view

The property had a very nice view of the lake and was a very nice place to just get away for the wknd to relax and forget about everything else. The house was very clean had the wrong passcode to get into the but contacted the property and he responded right away. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Great place to stay!

This house was everything we needed for a weekend getaway. For an older home, it’s been very well maintained. The location on the lake was perfect, and within walking distance to the store and local restaurants. Plenty of extra amenities and activities are provided. We rented a pontoon from Socks Marina, and to be able to dock the boat right at the house for the weekend was so convenient. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Comfortable stay on the lake!

We enjoyed a comfortable stay with beautiful lakefront view on Big Barbee. We had plenty of room for 2 adults to stretch out across couches and tables for a writing retreat, and enjoyed making some of our own meals in the well-stocked kitchen. There were a couple of spots where you could feel the 'family-built' nature of the cabin (like the tiny 1/2 bath!), but that felt like part of the rustic charm. I love the Barbee Chain as a summer destination for swimming, boating, and other lake fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lanette G.

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

Great family getaway!

We stayed here after disappointing cancellations at two other properties. My son and nephew were taking sailing lessons at Wawasee(a quick 15 minutes down the road). The cottage was perfect for myself, two boys, my sister-in-law and my adult daughter. The cottage was clean and comfortable, with space for the boys to do their thing, as well as the adults. We all had fun on the lake with the paddle board and kayak. It was convenient to restaurants and shopping in Syracuse and North Webster. We had a couple of days of rain that kept us off the lake, but kept occupied with things inside. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary M.

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

Barbee Bachelorette

Overall our stay was great! The VRBO and property are both really small, but we knew that from the listing. The kitchen is stocked with basic necessities and a few extras, but it is difficult to find what you’re looking for. I did not find the washer and dryer right away so we ended up not using it but it does tell you where it’s located if you read more carefully the check in info.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward M., Manahattan IL, USA

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

Great family get away on the lake!

We stayed 2 nights and definitely wish we would have stayed a third. We brought our two teenage kids and they each brought a friend. They had plenty to do. We brought our boat to fish and pull the kids tubimg; we never got a chance to fish! Kids were paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing and swimming on Big Barbee Lake. The wife and I got a chance to go for a couple boat rides to explore the rest of the lakes which were beautiful. The property itself has everything you need to entertain the family. Definitely will book again! Too much to list on things to do and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Getaway Trip with the Grandkids

My wife and I took our 3 grandkids on a short getaway trip and stayed at this house. It was perfect with direct access to Big Barbee Lake. Our host, Frank, was great to work with and answered all questions via Vrbo quickly. The amenities for water activities were excellent. Including a paddle board, kayak, and a very large water pad that the grandkids enjoyed. The house has two bedrooms with queen size beds and one bedroom with bunk bed and another twin size bed. Kitchen was nicely equipped and included a water cooler and an ice-maker which we utilized greatly on the hot days. Also has Cuisinart convection over, small four-burner gas stove/oven, dishwasher and microwave. We also appreciated the pet-friendliness and brought our two Dachshunds. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

On the water !

Stayed for the week. The place was excellent. It had dishwasher, washer and dryer and a water cooler/dispenser for both hot and cold water, very convenient. Right on the water made it so easy to just get up and go, fishing in 5 minutes. The weather was hit and miss but you’ll have that in May. I will definitely book this place again, a few weeks later next year might be a little warmer.
Competition, I WIN!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula and Steve R.

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

Retirement

Beautiful view and great location! We have a very lovely family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

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

Beautiful place with all of the amenities

This place was perfect for us! So cute with so many little extras! Plenty of room and places to sleep. It was very clean and just like described. There were lake toys, travel sizes of anything you might have forgotten, very comfy couch. The living room is perfect to just watch everyone on the water from the couch or dining table. The host was very responsive also when I had questions before and during the stay. We will absolutely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024