Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana - Steuben County

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Full kitchen complete with stove, microwave, dishwasher and eat in dining nook.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 141400 sq ft

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Angola, IN

Trine University
‪9 min drive‬
Lake James Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Pokagon State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Sturgis, MI (IRS-Kirsch Municipal)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Back porch Upper cottage

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft with ladder

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana

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Welcome to Shady Side Cottages at Crooked Lake. Crooked Lake is one of Indiana's best kept secret all sports lakes. Two completely renovated cottages located on one waterfront property on Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana. Enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets from both cottages. Located close to the old Captain's Cabin. The upper cottage is 830 sq ft, and the lower cottage is 600 sq ft. Both have decks that have patio tables/chairs and each have spectacular views of Crooked Lake. Enjoy fishing from the dock or jumping off into the refreshing lake. The cottage comes with a paddle board kayaks, a fire pit, a tv in the upper and lower cottages along with wifi and internet tv and an assortment of games.

The upper cottage sleeps 6-7. It has two bedrooms (1 queen bed, 1 full bed) and a back porch converted for sleeping that has two twin beds and a pull out trundle with one twin bed. The living room includes a sectional sofa. There is one bathroom, one full kitchen, and a washer and dryer.

The lower cottage…. We call this the Kids Cottage or one family stays in the upper and the other family stays in the lower. It sleeps 8 easily plus the loft adds more space. The lower cottage has a small apartment size kitchen, a completely renovated full bathroom, two bedrooms (full size bunk bed and a queen bed in one bedroom & twin bed bunks in the second bedroom. There is a small loft that has two twin mattresses which are accessible by a built in ladder.

The cottages are conveniently located off of I-69 and I-80/90 toll road. We are located close to restaurants and activities which include Caruso's, Subway, Tanger Outlet, Ice cream shops, Pokagon State Park, Tom's Donuts and a variety of restaurants and stores in Angola, Indiana which is no more than a 5-10 minute drive.

* Parking : 4-5 vehicles (see diagram). If smaller vehicles, you may be able to fit 6 *

*** absolutely no parking is allowed on the road. They will tow your vehicle ***

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Property manager

Julie Trust

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking No more than 4-5 vehicles can park at the property. The grassy area to the left of the sidewalk is not for parking.

Smoking is prohibited. Signs of smoking will result in an extra cleaning fee.

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

About the area

Angola

Located in Angola, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. With jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Angola, IN

What's nearby

Lake James - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Trine University - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Lake James Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
Jimmerson Lake - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
Pokagon State Park - 16 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

Waterloo Station - 21 min drive
Fort Wayne, IN (FWA-Fort Wayne Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Lakefront Property with 2 Cottages - Crooked Lake Angola, Indiana located?

Nestled on the beach, this Angola holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Loon Lake, Buck Lake and Center Lake. Crooked Lake Channel and Booth Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

12 Aug, 2024

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

Crooked Lake Cottages

We loved the cottages and they were perfect for our whole extended family that came together for the weekend. Clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated and perfect swimming area. Love how many outdoor chairs there were and the paddle boards and kayaks were great!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N., Kettering, USA

26 Jul, 2022

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

Great place

Nice property and perfect location. Kayaks, paddle boards, and life jackets being included was a major plus. Highly recommend and would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

31 Jul, 2023

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

Great Spot for Family and Friends.

Awesome lake weekend! Truly enjoyed our time together and the water front and dock were awesome. Highly Recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Great Lake Experience

We had a wonderful stay. The cottages were nicely updated and had everything we needed for the weekend. The host communicated well when we had questions. We would definitely come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

17 Jul, 2019

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

Wonderful for family retreat

Part of us stayed here and part at two other cabins but this was the best kitchen/living room and porch for eating and hanging out. It is a beautiful space and walking distance from the county beach we camped at as kids. Definitely all thumbs up!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

2 Sept, 2021

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

Family Vacation

Amazing property with all of the amenities! All you need to bring is your suit and food to have a great time. The host is very responsive and accommodating. This place made for a nice vacation with multiple families and allowed individual space.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

6 Aug, 2022

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

Family Summer Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Shady Side Cottages. The property was clean and perfect for a family Summer vacation. The kids loved the kayaks and paddle boards. Julie was easy to communicate with and very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

10 Jun, 2021

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

Beautiful views! Darling cottages!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shadyside cottages. We had a large group and there was plenty of places to sleep and hang out. Loved the easy access to the water, paddle boards and kayaks! We brought our own boat and the lake was fun for water skiing! The interior is absolutely adorable! Would love to go back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

17 Jul, 2020

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

50 years later...

My family last stayed on Crooked Lake 50 years ago. My wife and I had our family reunion here this year. Thanks for a wonderful time!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Cyndi S.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Lake get away

Property is nice with a wonderful swimming area and pier. The kitchen in the upper cottage is well equipped. The grandchildren loved the amenities of kayaks and a paddle board. Only disappointment is the sleeping loft that could sleep 4 people but not suitable to use due to how hot it is up there with no air conditioning up there and no window covering to keep out the sunlight. Also the enclosed porch on the upper unit has 2 nice twin beds that would be wonderful to use if blinds or drapes were installed to block out light. We loved everything else about the property. We would recommend this property to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Decatur

3 Sept, 2022

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

Could not have been better!

What can I say but everything about this property was truly perfect for our family/group. Check in was easy. Place was clean. We had so much fun being out on the water and celebrating the birthdays with lots of birthday cake. Must do this again real soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

17 Jun, 2021

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

Awesome Lake Cottages

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottages were nice and cozy. The lake was great. We enjoyed floating and swimming off the dock because the bottom was clear and sandy. The paddle boards and kayaks were so fun. We really enjoyed getting on those every day. We also ate our meals outside on the upper deck, which overlooked the water. Overall, I’d definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

20 Jun, 2020

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

Wonderful time on Crooked Lake!

These cottages are amazing for a large family! Two kitchens and dining areas, more than enough room for our group of 9! We rented a pontoon from a recommendation of the owner and enjoying every minute on the lake. Campfires, fun in the water, and beautiful sunsets! Our kids are already planning our trip back next year. Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Great location

We loved the location and private swim area. A few improvements to be made: - lots of ants on the upper cottage deck, constantly searching for food - lots of bees outside, making eating on either deck or by the water nearly impossible. One of our 4 year olds was stung on the ear. - large depression on the hill going down to the fire pit — one person severely twisted their ankle and took a nasty fall Overall good and we hope to return again someday. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

13 Jun, 2021

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

Wonderful Family Location

The check in process was super easy. There are 2 cottages which were both very clean and well maintained. We had 3 families with kids ages 1- 10 in our group. Everybody enjoyed the water, and there were plenty of water toys(kayaks, pedal boat etc) to keep everybody entertained. The views were wonderful and we couldn’t have been more pleased. We kept saying over and over “this place is so great”. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

6 Jun, 2021

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

Perfect weekend

The Shadyside cottages were perfect for our family/friend weekend getaway. We have rented multiple times with VRBO and this house so far has been the best stocked house we’ve stayed in. You literally need to just show up and enjoy yourself. We rented the cottages with another family. The adults had the upper cottage and the teenagers had the lower. Everyone had a blast. Julie was amazing to work with. Hopefully we can rent them again. Kim

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Family vacay

Has a wonderful sandy area for swimming with kayaks. The main kitchen of the upper cottage was well equipped. The decor of both cottages was nice. The home owner was easy to communicate with. The outdoor grill is usable but falling apart and really needs replaced. The sleeping porch needs a big fan to cool it down to sleep. Also the lower cottage should have a window air conditioner in the loft to allow it to cool down so you could use the loft as extra sleeping. Overall we would highly recommend these cottages to rent . We had a wonderful time at this property with our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Renee G.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Family Getaway

We were impressed with the overall cottage decor and cleanliness, even a fresh bouquet of flowers. Everything, including kitchen spices and condiments were available. The kids had a lot of fun with the basketball goal that is mobile and can be used at the water edge. It’s a great place for young children because the water is so shallow and clear. The teenagers used the kayaks. We attempted using the grill, but it is totally rusted out, not really usable. The paddle boat was not cleaned and ready to use, as well as the life jackets. Theses things can be easily remedied. Overall, it was a great fit for our family. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Holly B.

30 Aug, 2023

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

Cute but water issue in lower house

Both houses are decorated nicely and it sleeps quite a number of people. Top house is great. Bottom house has cute decor. Paddle boats and kayaks are great to be able to use. However the water at the bottom house was an issue for us. There is a very strong sulfur smell when you used the hot water even when we tried to run for 5-10 minute thinking it was water left in the water tank. It was strong enough that no one was able to take a shower in that house (everyone used the one bathroom in the top house) and the sulfuric smell lingered quite a bit. Communication with owner when we had a couple of questions was quick and efficient when we had a couple of questions and very helpful and kind.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph O.

3 Jul, 2019

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

Great Shady Side Stay

As we approached the property, we were deceived by the modest appearance from the street view. We found the inside of the cottages very attractive and the view of the lake to be great. Both cottages were obviously recently and nicely renovated, particularly kitchens and bathrooms. Both Cottages were well equipped, very clean, and stocked with the essentials. It was appreciated that basic items, like foil, cling wrap, detergent, soaps, were provided to get the beginning of the visit off to a good start. Everybody enjoyed the lake with the paddle boards, Kayak, and peddle boat. The washer and dryer was a huge asset as kids came in from swimming. My favorite was the large deck.on the lake side of the upper cottage. It has two umbrella tables with chairs for 10 people. It is higher than the roof of the lower cottage with a great view of the lake. If we have the opportunity to return to this area, we will certainly revisit the Shady Side Cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Doug S., Ottawa

26 Jun, 2020

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

Overall a nice few days away

Overall we had a good couple of days away with our 2 kids and another couple with their two kids. The sandy area and shallow waters were ideal to let the kids play around, fish and feed the ducks that would literally eat out of your hand. The dock is well weathered. Tying up a 23'+ boat was all the dock could handle I think as the one day it was a little breezy and our 9yr old cut the bottom of his foot on a nail sticking up and bent over. The lower cabin has tech in every room so the kids enjoyed watching movies in the evenings but it also has no insulation so the window AC units will run a lot. The bunks beds in the lower cabin were also ideal for the 4 kids. The gas grill is also a "Walmart special" so don't bring anything more than burgers, hotdogs and brats for grilling as it was a challenge on flare ups. We enjoyed the lake and the sand bar was nice. There are some shallow areas in the lake so using a live track GPS nautical chart on the boat was ideal.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L., Sylvania, OH

13 Jul, 2023

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

Multi-Generational Family Stay

We had a great weekend at Crooked Lake! This property was everything that we were hoping for. We were pleasantly surprised that the lake bottom in front of these cottages was sandy, completely free of lake weeds until you get out past the dock. The water was also wonderfully shallow for quite a ways out, which was so fantastic for the three toddlers in our group. We used the kayaks everyday and the paddle board was a favorite! The views of the sunrise and sunset were just beautiful and exactly what you'd imagine at a lake getaway. The AC window units worked well to keep things cool but they were very noisy. The only space we noticed that didn't get cool was the loft. The kitchen was very well appointed with absolutely anything you could possibly need. There were very minor maintenance issues that could be addressed: the slider to the top deck would get tight and difficult to move halfway open, the latch on the upper cottage's back door would get stuck on the plate so it was hard to lock up the door back again, and the barn doors in the lower cottage would come off the tracks if pushed too hard or in the wrong direction (as kids tend to do). We loved that both of the houses were one story inside. It made it very easy to baby proof and let the toddlers and kids go free in the house. We also extremely appreciated having plenty of plastic plates and cups! It felt really kid friendly, which was exactly what we were looking for. We are so glad we stayed here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie B.

19 Aug, 2022

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

Great for two families

Two great little cottages that are perfect for two young families wanting to vacation together, but also have their own space. Nicely updated and had all needed kitchen/bedroom supplies. Shallow, sandy lake entry was great for kids to play in the water. Outdoor steps could use updating and wouldn't be ideal for elderly visitors but they didn't cause our group any problems. Host was very responsive although we didn't need much. Hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

7 Aug, 2022

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

Lake Weekend

Had a great time skiing and surfing with some friends. The only downside was the checkout time of 9am was pretty early. This made packing up the kids and boat pretty rushed even with starting to load up the night before. The host communicated quickly when contacted including reaching out to the trash company to come empty some smelly trash that was there when we arrived. (They didn’t pick up when they were supposed to, this was not the host fault). We will likely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W., Peoria, IL

8 Jun, 2022

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

Great!

Very well stocked kitchen items! Lots of towels and such

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julie Trust

Why they chose this property

This waterfront property has two cottages. You can stay in one cottage and your family or friends can stay in the second cottage.

What makes this property unique

2 cottages on the same property

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

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Loft with ladder

2 bathrooms

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Angola

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Crooked Lake Cottages

Lisa W.

10/10 Excellent

James N., Kettering, USA

Great place

James N.

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Great Spot for Family and Friends.

Katie G.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Great Lake Experience

Catherine W.

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Wonderful for family retreat

Carol P.

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Family Vacation

Morgan S.

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Family Summer Vacation

Erin K.

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Beautiful views! Darling cottages!

Julie P.