Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier!
Rome City, Noble County, United States View On Map
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Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier! ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ BRAND NEW LISTING – SUMMER 2024 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆Welcome to "Hilltop Haven" ~ a Spacious Home & Private Island on Beautiful Sylvan Lake!Airy and light, this 4000 square foot lake home boasts a “wall of windows” with fantastic views from its open kitchen, dining room, and vaulted great room. Featuring a game room with a...
Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier! ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ BRAND NEW LISTING – SUMMER 2024 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆Welcome to "Hilltop Haven" ~ a Spacious Home & Private Island on Beautiful Sylvan Lake!Airy and light, this 4000 square foot lake home boasts a “wall of windows” with fantastic views from its open kitchen, dining room, and vaulted great room. Featuring a game room with a pool table and kitchenette, a TV room with surround sound, and a custom indoor cedar hot tub, this home is great for both entertaining and relaxing. With 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, a large live-edge dining table, a kitchen island, and a second dining table, this home accommodates families and friends both big and small!Walk out the patio doors to a huge wrap around deck, with lounge chairs, a picnic table, and a large Weber grill. From the deck, follow a staircase down to over 100 feet of lake frontage, as well as a 72 foot walking-bridge to your own private island!The ¼ acre, oval-shaped island has an open grassy area with a picnic table and outdoor games including lawn darts, corn hole, and bocce ball for your enjoyment; and it also has a shaded area with a rock fire pit nestled among the trees. Leading off the far side of the island is an 68’ L-shaped pier, large enough for 2-3 boats and a bench for watching the kids play in the water or the sun go down over the far end of the lake! Off the pier is a large shallow area with a gravel bottom for swimming and water fun! ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ INSIDE HIGHLIGHTS ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ – Brand New Renovation Summer 2024! – 5 Bedrooms | 11 Beds | 4 Bathrooms | 4000 ft² – Sleeps 14-16 Guests (18 Overnight Guests Max) – 5th Bedroom doubles as Office, Nursery, or Sitting Room – New Kitchen Appliances with a Double Oven – Artisan Live-Edge Dining Table - Seats 8 To 9 – Quartz Kitchen Island - Seats 6 – Game Room with HDTV, Kitchenette, & Table - Seats 4-6 – 8' Pool Table – 8 Person Indoor Cedar Hot Tub – 7 TVs throughout home w/Roku – Super Fast Fiber Optic Internet – Central AC with 2 Zones – On-Demand Water Heater – Whole-House Water Softener/Filter – 1 Car Garage Bay for your use – 120V/Level 1 EV Car Charger☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ OUTSIDE HIGHLIGHTS ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ – Large Deck with Grill, Picnic Table, & Lounge Chairs – Fire Pit on Island with 10 ADK Chairs – 2nd Picnic Table on Island – 68’ L-Shaped Pier with Bench – Docking for 2-3 Boats plus Kayak Rack – 2 Paddle Boards (available with waiver & additional fee) – 2 Single Kayaks (available with waiver & additional fee) – Cornhole, Lawn Darts, and Bocce Ball – Outdoor Rinsing Shower – Parking for 6-8 Automobiles – Basketball Hoop in Parking Area☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ THE AREA ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Located on a premier lake of Northeast Indiana, Sylvan Lake is a great place to vacation! Comprised of 5 large basins with 16 miles of shoreline and many islands, there is plenty of space to ski, tube, paddle, and explore! A large public boat ramp provides easy launching.Just a short paddle out from our island is Big Island (aka Boy Scout Island); it's open to visitors via public dock, and there is a large pavilion for day use. Here you’ll find nearly 100 acres of nature, over 60 species of native trees and plants, and a 1 mile hiking trail that circles the island.The Gene Stratton Porter museum and gardens is a state historical site and is a short drive or walk from the house. Gene Stratton-Porter, novelist and naturalist, built a cabin on the shores of the lake in the early 1900’s and her cabin, museum, and beautiful formal gardens make a nice day trip.Fishing Line Trail is a 10 mile biking/walking path that connects Rome City to Kendallville. A connection to Sylvan Cellars is planned for the summer of 2024. The path is a quick walk from the house.Local favorite, Sylvan Cellars Event Center & Tasting Room, is a short drive from our home. Whiskey & Wine, craft beer, and handcrafted cocktail enthusiasts will enjoy an evening out at the Cellar’s Tasting Room! The perfect venue for hosting events, plan your bridal shower, reunion, or wedding here. You can even rent their bus to transport your group from our home to their event center. Be sure to check out their live concert calendar as well!☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆…So come enjoy our home. Reconnect in it’s open kitchen & great room, play some pool in the game room, soothe yourself in the cedar hot tub, cookout on the wraparound deck, picnic on our private island, explore Big Island and GSP, bike or hike Fishing Line Trail, and of course play all day on Sylvan Lake!☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Please Note:In order to stay at our property, you (as the primary renter) must be a minimum of 25 years old, be an overnight guest for the entire stay, and are required to e-sign our rental agreement including the house rules. (After booking here, you will receive an email from us with a link to the rental agreement.)Important: We are committed to protecting our properties and keeping our guests, workers, and neighbors safe; which is why you will also need to complete our independent verification process. To make this a quick and easy process for you, we have partnered with a third party screening company called Know Your Guest.Once booking on this platform is complete, you will be contacted via email/text by Know Your Guest to complete the screening process at no cost. Know your guest will also give you the choice between a refundable deposit or a non-refundable damage waiver. Choosing one of the two is a requirement to stay at our property. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.For safety reasons you will need to provide a list of all guest names and ages prior to staying. There is an 18 adult/child limit due to our STR permit with the town.*** All 3 fireplaces in the home are non-working and not to be used. ***Renter/Guests will have access to the entire property except for 2 utilities rooms, 3 closets, the double car bay of the garage, the garage attic, and the area directly behind the bushes near the basketball hoop. These spaces are for private use only.Renter is expected to read all sections of this property listing.Booking a stay at this property is acknowledgement of the above details.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Internet
- Printer
- Computer monitor
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Smart TV
- Game room
- Pool table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Rural
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Long-term renters welcome
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Game room
- Kitchen
- Toys/games
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Lake view
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Travel cot
- Highchair
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower only
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV
- Games
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer monitor
- Desk chair
- Printer
- Desk
- Office
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Smoking or Vaping of any kind is not allowed.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
- Near a hospital
- On a lake
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Boat
- Basketball nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Billiards/pool table
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Recycling
- Unit size: 4,003 square feet
- Water-efficient toilets
- Garden
- Solar energy
- Water-efficient showers
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, games room, skiing nearby, extra beds/cots
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Renter must be age 25+, an overnight guest, sign rental agreement & pass screening, & purchase damage waiver or damage deposit: Renter must be age 25+, an overnight guest, sign rental agreement & pass screening, & purchase damage waiver or damage deposit
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
- Note from host: Pre-approved family & wedding parties allowed only
- Long-term renters welcome
- This property uses solar energy
- 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Rome City
Located in Rome City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site and Blue Gate Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Noble Hawk Golf Links and Country Heritage Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Sylvan Lake 1 min walk
- Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site 3 min drive
- Dallas Lake 16 min drive
- Chain O' Lakes State Park 23 min drive
- Blue Gate Theater 34 min drive
Getting around
- Waterloo Station 26 min drive
- Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) 36 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 11 min drive
- Twin Six Restaurant 7 min drive
- Wings Etc 12 min drive
- Coppertop Tavern 16 min drive
- Burger King 14 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Retreat & Island on Sylvan Lake - Hot Tub, Pool Table, Fire Pit, Pier! located?
This family-friendly Rome City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sylvan Lake and Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Witmer Lake and Parkview Noble Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).