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Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private!

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Exterior
Outdoor banquet area
Exterior
8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 40465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private!

This gorgeous 5,000 square feet house built on 5 acres of nature has 8 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 giant open-concept kitchen/dining areas, a fully equipped basement suite, a large playroom upstairs, giant walk-in closets, half-wrap-around porch, a fourth story loft, a deck for large groups, ample parking, and wooded acres and space full of trees and trails. Enjoy coffee or wine on the porch, fires outdoors in the fire pit in the summer and cozy fires in the wood burning stove in the winters. Enjoy letting the kids play upstairs in the huge play area (or downstairs) and loft while the adults have board game tournaments on the main floor. Cook in two kitchens, and enjoy watching movies downstairs. Don't be afraid to make noise (within reason) as the house is surrounded by woods and very private. Walk through the forest in back yard or host a capture the flag game in the field in front.

Room Break-Downs:
Main Floor-
Bedroom 1: king bed, connected to bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Common area: 3 couches, one pull out for queen beds
Upstairs-
Bedroom 4: Queen bed, double mattress/box springs in double walk-in closet, cozy nook
Bedroom 5: King bed, two queen mattress in triple walk-in closet, two single mattresses in nook
Common area: futon, two couches
Bedroom 6: This bedroom is only accessible through the garage. The stairs are a tad steep so it is not advisable for elderly or young children. This is a giant room with a king size bed, couch, and lots of floor space. It's ideal for someone who makes a lot of noise as you cannot hear anything from this bedroom in the main house. It does have it's own heater and air conditioning unit in this bedroom as it's not connected to the rest of the house. So it can get hot in the summer if the window unit air conditioner just turned on. Also, the bathroom is in the main house, so it's a bit of a hike in the middle of the night.
Downstairs-
Bedroom 7:
King bed, queen bed
Bedroom 8: Queen bed, crib
Common area: 4 couches, a Harry Potter closet under the stairs with a single mattress, kitchen laundry room, storage room. Extra fold up table and chairs are in the storage room and closet.

We can host up to 40 people over night, but there are only conventional beds for 20. Then we have futons, couches, mattresses and box springs, pull-out couches, and mats, etc. for more people. There is plenty of space for everyone and comfy beds/mattresses, but not all in typical beds.)

RULES:
-No smoking inside
-No Pets
-No Drugs
-Sheets do NOT need to be stripped as we have a specific system for washing them and confuse sizes when they are together.
-Garbage gets brought down to the dumpster along the driveway.
-Please keep food out of carpeted rooms and areas.
-Please do not take out screens DO NOT GO ON THE ROOF, it's rather steep and not safe. Damage deposit will be forfeited if parties go on the roof!
-Close doors! There are too many bugs and wildlife around that can sneak in open doors.
-We put a fence on the West side where our property ends with "No Trespassing" signs. This marks the end of our property and the beginning of the neighbors. Please do not go on the neighbors property. Both properties on the West and East have a ponds near their property line and shooting ranges on their land. IT IS NOT SAFE TO GO ON THE NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY. We hate to even put this in because we have tons of space on our own land, complete privacy and 99% of groups respect property lines. We have great neighbors who appreciate their private property and because of a few groups who have not respected this rule, we've asked our neighbors to immediately call the police if people are on their property.

Thanks!

Property manager

amber green

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5000 sq ft (465 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Please notify me for special exception for pets.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Huge House Peaceful Private Nature Setting Lodge De Motte
Huge House Peaceful Private Nature Setting Lodge
Huge House Peaceful Private Nature Setting De Motte
Huge House Peaceful Private Nature Setting
Huge House In Peaceful Private Nature Setting
Huge House In Peaceful Private Nature Setting Sleeps 40!
Enorme Casa em Ambiente Tranquilo Privado Natureza
Huge House In Peaceful Private Nature Setting Sleeps 40!

About the neighborhood

Map
De Motte, IN

What's nearby

  • Fair Oaks Farms - 18 min drive
  • Crown Point Sports Complex - 26 min drive
  • Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area - 37 min drive
  • Valparaiso University - 38 min drive
  • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Rensselaer Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sycamore Drive-In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! ?

As of 1 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! on 4 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2024 start from $823.4, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Fair Oaks Farms, Big Bass Beach, and St Joseph's Chapel. Crown Point Sports Complex and Curtis Creek Country Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Huge Lodge in the Woods- Peaceful and private! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for a big group.
The Green Lodge comfortably accommodated our large group. In most rentals we end up having some guests sleeping on couches or even air mattresses but the lodge had a bed for everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with plenty of space!
We stayed here the night before and the night of our wedding. The owner was very accommodating and allowed us to check in early. Although each “bed” is not always in a bedroom, there was plenty of space for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for big families
We enjoyed our stay at Green Lodge. It accommodated our big family well. We appreciated 2 kitchens. The paved driveway area was great for outdoor games. The large deck was great for eating outside and crafts for the kids. There were some maintenance/upkeep issues. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and welcoming
A lot of beds, very spacious and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
It was a wonderful place. We really enjoyed our night there!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys weekend
Great house that had plenty of room for all 26 people to sleep comfortably. The back porch and yard were perfect spots for hanging out and playing games. The fire pit was a nice bonus too. The owner and property manager were easy to work with and provided great communication throughout the weekend. Absolutely loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for big families!
We loved our stay here. This home is private, clean, well stocked, and so spacious. We needed to find a home that would be big enough to house our family that has grown so much over the years. It was so nice to all be under one roof to catch up and celebrate our mom’s 80th birthday. Thank you Amber for sharing your beautiful home with us. We made so many great memories there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for extended family.
Nothing to improve on. It was immaculate. It was perfectly stocked for our group of 31. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors. Plus some bonuses like the second kitchen, basketball court, firepit, large deck. Would absolutely stay again. Nearby coffee shop and ice cream shop were big hits with our group too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with family
The house was great and had plenty of space for our big group. Loved the yard space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Overall great stay. House is secluded, well equipped, and has tons of space for hanging out and sleeping. Only issue was WiFi info on Vrbo was a little out of date. Would recommend a TV on the main floor too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group Retreat
Large and clean space! Plenty of room to spread out for our group. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
We had an amazing weekend at the lodge, it was private and we had more than enough space for 14 adults. The yard was perfect and the house was immaculate. I would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treesa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy!
Everything was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
2 night stay. Great property and property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas r.

Liked: Cleanliness
95 th bday party
A wonderful home to host a multigenerational party for our mom’s 95th bday. Plenty of room for all the adults, grands, and great grands. Beautiful yard and wrap around porch. Huge deck. The house had everything we needed. Check in was easy. The hosts were great. They made sure everything was ready for us. If you have a large group, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry J.

Liked: Cleanliness
4/5-4/7
Easy, clean, great space. Owners responded quickly to communication, and easily accommodated our request for more time. Would rent from them again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place. Very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Christmas Stay
We found Green Lodge to be exactly as it was in the listing. The place is spacious, tons of rooms, adequate for a large crowd party. We had Christmas celebration with friends, and everyone was happy with their experience. The owner responds promptly to all inquiries and the location is so close to where we came from that we are planning to rent this place again for summer or fall getaway. Thank you! We had a splendid time!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. Very accomodating host
Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thierry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Lodge
This place was great! Had a good size group come in for a wedding and it was perfect for all of us! Property was in a nice quiet area and the house was in great shape!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gio C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious cabin
Very peaceful. Had firewood for sale which was very cool. I loved this property. Definitely would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great
It was perfect for what we were doing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Gwen B., Fordwich ON small town 1 hour north of Kitchener ON

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked well for us
We have a large family and everyone had a cozy place to stay. The beds were amazing. The kids enjoyed the rural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Lodge
The property was beautifully maintained and everyone had plenty of room to visit while the children played inside and outside. The neighbor’s gun range shooting was a little disruptive one evening and drove us inside to escape the noise. We appreciated the note from the owner about a family fun day at the garden center down the road and it was a fun fall afternoon for the children and adults. The house and grounds were great. The neighbor’s shooting range was the only negative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Heaven
The house was a slice of heaven out in the middle of the country side, but not too far from businesses for groceries and restaurants. Peaceful setting with plenty of room for aunts, uncles and cousins to have their own bedrooms and bathrooms. Communication with the property manager was easy and I would definitely stay here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023