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Newly Renovated Lakefront Home on Heaton Lake offers a serene family retreat. Unwind in the peaceful setting with a large backyard for games and easy access to swimming, fishing, or kayaking. With 2 adult kayaks, 2 kids' kayaks, paddleboat and life jackets available to use.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Lakeshore Cottage

Book your family getaway at this charming Lakefront Home on Heaton Lake! Enjoy swimming, fishing! Peaceful setting with a large back yard for games. Only 7 minutes from great food and shopping in Elkhart. Close to the Toll Road and 30 Minutes from the Notre Dame Stadium. Excellent 1 Gbps Frontier Wifi. This is a very quiet neighborhood, No parties or events or fireworks and there is a Zero noise policy after 9 PM.
The water is less than 24" deep at the seawall and has a sand bottom that is great for swimming. There are 2 adult kayaks, 2 kids Kayaks, Paddleboat, and life jackets for adults and kids that you are welcome to use.There is firewood behind the shed for a campfire.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Lakeshore Cottage Elkhart
Lakeshore Cottage Private vacation home
Lakeshore Cottage Private vacation home Elkhart

About the neighborhood

Located in Elkhart, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Raber Golf Course and Elkhart Tactical Laser Tag are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. Wellfield Botanic Gardens and National New York Central Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Elkhart travel guide
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IN, Elkhart

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame which includes wildflowers, a church or cathedral and a garden
    University of Notre Dame
    19 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Heaton Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Lerner
    15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium
    24 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station
    14 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Chick Fil A
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeshore Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeshore Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeshore Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeshore Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Heaton Lake and Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve. RV Hall of Fame & Museum is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Lakeshore Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Such a peaceful place!

Our family of 5 loved our stay here. The lake property was so quiet and clean. We loved the house layout and enjoyed the kayaks so much! It was perfect for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moline CRC Y.

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

Perfect lake house for a geoup

We had a small retreat here. It was a perfect setup for a small group! Loved the lake and the boats we had access to. I would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Very nice

Was in town for ND Football game Clean comfortable served our purpose well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damian K.

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

Swim Moms and girls

We were in Elkhart for a Swim Championship being held at the Aquatics Center. The house was a 12minute drive. We had 3 moms and 4 teenage girls (ages 15 - 18). The house really has 2 usable bathrooms. The layout was great - the teenagers had their own space upstairs until we went to sleep then a mom used the double bed up there. The kitchen island and table were great places for the girls to gather and eat. The kitchen had great supplies. Overall the girls got more rest as we made meals there and saved a lot of money. We will definitely look to rent there again. We did not have use for the lake access but if it had been warmer it would have been great to swim and build a fire in the firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Girl’s weekend

We had 11 women for 2 nights and Lakeshore Cottage was a great place. Anna was very responsive to any questions I had leading up to and during our stay. The house was really nice, the bunk room upstairs is cute and was even fine for us adults. I would say though that the stairs are narrow and a bit slippery so an added railing would be beneficial. The yard is large with plenty of chairs and places to hang out. Easy access to the waterfront. The water is very shallow right at the wall and even quite far out. The lake bottom was pretty mucky and full of seaweed, so not great for swimming, but in boats or rafts it’s great. The lake is small and quiet, only a few hours of allowed wake time in the afternoons. Overall I would definitely recommend Anna’s property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip here to cheer on ND!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful backyard. Lots of space for family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

A wonderful stay

We had a great time! The property was even better than we thought. Clean, safe, spacious, great wifi, fun kids room upstairs. We will likely rent it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

ND Football Weekend

We had 3 couples stay and there was plenty of space for us. This is a very convenient location, less than two miles from the Indiana Toll road. It takes roughly 30 minutes to get to the ND campus via the Toll road. Anna was gracious and provided us with a cooler and camp chairs to use for tailgating. One of our party members took an early morning kayak on the lake Sunday and enjoyed that. We'd stay again next time we're in town for a football game.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Girls weekend

Relaxing weekend away. Had a great time sitting down by the lake during the day and playing games inside in the evening. There was a neat nature trail (boot lake) about 10 minutes away that was beautiful to explore one morning as well. Only complaint would be the stairs were a little narrow/slippery but we just stayed on the main floor! Anna was great and quick to respond with any questions we did have!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cyndi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Everything was very nice

Great rental. Check out procedures and time need to be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darell B.

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

Great experience!

We had a great time. Just the right amount of room for us (7adults and 2 kids). While the adults didn’t have much luck fishing the kids had a ball catching little fish! Enjoyed the paddle boat,kayaks, and small fishing boat. The grandkids (ages 4 and 6) kayaked for the first time. We also enjoyed the local restaurants and ease of grocery shopping. Would stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana H.

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

Wonderful stay

We truly enjoyed the lake house over the Memorial weekend. The house is very clean, spacious, nicely updated, comfortable and has everything you may need. We had canoes, a paddleboat, a motorboat for fishing and a kayak to use which was great. My son very much enjoyed the swing in the yard, we loved the dedicated space for making s’mores and just sit by the fire with ample amount of firewood. Pellet grill worked well as well. The lake is small and shallow but very clean and we loved using the water pad provided. Great location, close to Walmart and Kroger, a couple of breweries nearby and a small waterpark on the opposite side of the lake. Even though the water park was not open yet, the sandy beach and proximity to it is certainly a big plus for families with kids. The water has a sulfur smell as is expected in lake house areas, we used filtered water from the fridge for cooking. All in all we had a great time and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had an amazing time staying at this property . We stayed here for a youth conference and everything was just so perfect for our group . We immediately felt like we were at home :) very large outdoor area perfect for family time and gathering together
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Sheek & Clean

Very impressed with this home. The modern upgrades made it so comfortable. The house is very clean and decorated so nice. The outdoor setting is so awesome! It was great to relax there. Definitely feel like I got my monies worth with this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

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

Review

Place was very nice! Great for a notre dame football stay weekend. The place was stocked with eveyrthing you could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023