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Charming, spacious home near towncenter amenities, resturants, trails and parks.

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Middlebury's charming town center is just steps away from Spruce House, a cozy home-away-from-home with warmth and personality. Enjoy a cheerful kitchen, laundry room, three large bedrooms for six adults or family members to sleep comfortably on new mattresses. Relax in the private backyard with outdoor dining area and gas grill.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Charming, spacious home near towncenter amenities, resturants, trails and parks.

Charming, spacious, and inviting, Spruce House is a cozy, updated circa 1900s 1 ½ story home conveniently located just steps away from Middlebury’s quaint town center, the perfect base for exploring Northern Indiana’s bucolic Amish Country, the renown rails to trails Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, the Quilt Garden Tour, the Heritage Trail, shopping, arts, food, and fun. Newly restored with warmth and personality, Spruce House features the comfort of a relaxing, private home-away-from-home to enjoy with family and friends. Beautiful, convenient updates include a cheerful, fully equipped kitchen with all expected appliances, laundry room with washer/dryer and plenty of room for gear, three large bedrooms (including ground floor main bedroom with large walk-in closet/dressing room) to sleep six adults or family members (sorry, no pets) on comfy, new mattresses, large bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink, and miles of mirror. Dining room/library area seats six in comfort to enjoy a meal at home whether cooked in the adjacent kitchen or carried in from one of the many local eateries. Or go out on our friendly little town and experience the offerings of family-friendly eateries, local microbrew, coffee shops or fine dining restaurants only a block away. While you stroll Middlebury’s downtown, take in the unique locally-owned shops and business, or stop in at the Chamber of Commerce for more helpful information to explore the regions many attractions, parks, trails, antiques, arts and more.

College sports fans will appreciate the easy 40 mile drive to University of Notre Dame games in neighboring South Bend, In. Others who prefer the "sport" of shopping may choose the seven mile trip to seek the deals at the Shipshewana Flea Market, explore the wide variety of the 100 plus shops spread through out the charming town next door, attend an event at the Michiana Event Center (the MEC) or take in a live performance at the Blue Gate Theater.

Once back “home”, enjoy the privacy-fenced, jewel-box backyard complete with outdoor, covered dining area, gas grill, deck, fire-ring and lawn furniture. Enjoy a campfire with complementary fire wood or rock away your cares on the front porch swing in this friendly, quiet neighborhood. For more activity, just 75 feet from your door is the paved multi-use biking/walking trail that will allow you to traverse 17 miles of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail connecting Middlebury, Shipshewana and Goshen, IN, as well as connections to Krider’s World Fair Gardens and the other gems of the Middlebury Parks and Trail System for closer to home recreation. Later, snuggle up in the comfy living room with TV, cable, Wi-Fi/Internet, games, puzzles or group crafts (Quilters and Scrapbookers welcome!).
Spruce House offers privacy, comfort, and convenience as home base for relaxing in and exploring the charming, rural country side of Northern Indiana’s Amish Country with unique, locally-owned shops, restaurants, bakeries, microbreweries, lovely parks and trails, hometown festivals, and art shows. Welcome to your home away from home!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking. No pets. No house parties.
Quiet, friendly neighborhood. Please be respectful of the neighbors.
Please park on the street directly in front of the home. Do not block neighboring drives and limit vehicles to 3 or less. Thanks!

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 Middlebury, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Karl Chen Memorial Nature Sanctuary and Lieber Nature Preserve, while Middlebury Community Historical and Blue Gate Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michiana Event Center or Mottville Speedway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding. Visit our Middlebury travel guide
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Middlebury, IN

What's nearby

  • East Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Memorial Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Middlebury Public Library
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Trout Lake
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Middlebury Community Historical
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station
    20 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wedgewood Brewing Company
    3 min drive
  • Das Dutchman Essenhaus
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, spacious home near towncenter amenities, resturants, trails and parks. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, spacious home near towncenter amenities, resturants, trails and parks.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, spacious home near towncenter amenities, resturants, trails and parks.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, spacious home near towncenter amenities, resturants, trails and parks. located?

Located in the heart of Middlebury, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Park, Krider Gardens, and Middlebury Public Library. East Park and Middlebury Community Historical are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jillian S.

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

Charming Home

The home was clean and the host was responsive. It was within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Excellent

Great hosts and perfect house for our group of 4. Everything we needed plus extra touches from hosts was appreciated and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property quiet neighborhood. good communication from hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank m.

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

Review

We stayed at this house once before and it was very nice. Close to everything and neighborhood is very quiet. Will stay again because we vitit the area couple times a year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

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

Getaway

We really enjoyed the charming home. Such a beautifully decorated, fully stocked with everything. The location was great, we could walk to many things and yet close to other towns. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Creed Fisher concert

We love staying here, house is very cute and well decorated!! Beds are comfortable and house was clean! Lots of bathroom towels and they even have washer and dryer with soap. They even supply dry firewood for a bonfire. Quiet little town with a few really good restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Violet L.

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

Great Get Away

We had a great time visiting the area and attending an OakRidge Boys concert in Shipshewana. We shopped and ate in several different places. The house was perfect, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Family Vacation

This place was very centralized for all the Amish things we wanted to visit. This was our second stay at Spruce House, and always a pleasant experience. Very clean and convenient. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Show and shopping with family

Was a great location! Easy to get to and quiet. Close to all locations we wanted to go. Beds were very comfortable. Space was just what we were looking for. Wish we had more time we would have had a fire 🔥. Great place to stay and spend time with my family. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Notre Dame & Cubs games

Perfect location to Notre Dame as well as Chicago. Very quiet neighborhood. Location to some really good local restaurants. House was beautiful well kept . Communication with The owner was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

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

Clean and Comfortable

This house was exactly what we expected. Everything was very clean and beds were quite comfortable. We were able to walk a short distance to restaurants and coffee shops. It’s only a short drive to Shipshewana as well. We enjoyed our relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

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

Adorable

This place and town were absolutely precious! Came up to go antique shopping and went to so many cute places! There was SO MUCH good food! Everywhere we ate was beyond delicious. The whole stay was everything we wished for! Thanks for being incredible hosts. The house has everything you need!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falynn R.

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

Weekend getaway

My family and I stayed at the beautiful spruce house. It was clean and very welcoming. Located in a cute quiet neighborhood we enjoyed the view of horse and buggies coming down the street. The hosts were very responsive and even left a nice welcoming gift. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Awesome Spruce House

We arrived and all was ready, clean and a treat provided. Beautiful and comfy! Also, a quiet neighborhood. It was a wonderful getaway for the “Chai Sisters”.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

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

Quiet Little House

First the property owners were so friendly and accommodating. The house was so perfect & had everything we'd needed. The beds are so comfortable. If you looking for a quiet with lots around you to do this is the perfect place to stay! Seriously can't say enough love for this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., United States/Greensburg in

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

Friends get away

We came to visit Shipshewana for the first time. I found this house on VRBO while searching. Its perfect, just a short trip to Shipshewana but the town of Middlebury was great as well, everyone was so nice and friendly. Monica was great and the house was perfect. Very clean, quiet neighborhood, everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen S.

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

Great Experience

This was a perfect spot to catch up college friends (from 1982). We explored with walking around as well as driving to surrounding areas; then we kicked off our shoes for an evening of chatting. Communication from our host was perfect. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

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

Adult Christmas trip

Very nice and spacious home! Very well decorated and we loved all the extra accommodations. Like paper plates, lots of useful kitchen equipment and tools. Beds were pretty comfortable, not the best but not the worst we have stayed at! They had games, lots of books and a beautiful backyard with a fireplace and DRY Firewood. Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

ADORABLE - highly recommend

This is an adorable and cozy home to stay in. It was perfect for our group of adult coaches while in the area for a volleyball tournament. I wish we'd have had more time at the house to enjoy the outdoor fire area, it's perfect for some quiet time and is not far from Shipshewana. Property is exactly as described and hosts are friendly, welcoming, and helpful. There were personal touches added for us as surprises that we found on arrival. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is very nice. You wake up to the clip clop of horses in the Amish community. Drawback was the steps leading to the entrance- be person in our party used a walker. Owners are nice and helpful with the shower. Main floor bed was very comfy. 2nd floor, not so much. Overall a nice place to stay for a weekend of events in shipshewana, just 10 minutes down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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

Home away from home

Greg and Monica have thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable! They provided extra towels and blankets along with games, puzzles and books. Top that off with outdoor spaces ready to enjoy (front porch swing and back yard fire pit with wood included, table with awning for dining outdoors). Our annual gathering of two families for 13 years have brought us to many locations but this one was definitely at the top. Thank you for such a great home to stay in!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kenna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean and beautiful. All the comforts of home. The only issue I had was the musty smell. My head started clogging up within a half hour of being there. But, my trusty Zyrtec helped with that. All in all it was a wonderful place to stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charming Home

This home is warm and inviting from the cozy front porch to the firepit in the backyard. The hosts thought of all the little details that make a vacation relaxing - fans and Kleenex in each room, live plants, games, plenty of comfortable seating and a special treat waiting for us in the refrigerator. The sky lights and windows brought in natural light during the day with plenty of lamps and ceiling lights for the evening. Just a short drive to the Blue Gate Theatre and that Shipshewana has to offer. Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlynn R.

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

Nice stay

The house was located in a quiet location and was close to the places we wanted to see. Everything was clean and the owners communicated quickly. The washer and dryer were great to have. Just a few things to note was this house is street parking only and if you like to cook, there is only salt and pepper available and no oil. Since this is an older house, one of the quirks were that some light switches are located in the center of the room but the owner has nightlights which helps . Lastly, some of the kitchen and bathroom towels are pretty “well loved” and could use an upgrade . Overall we had a very nice stay here .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene R.

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

Annual ladies visit to Amish country

The home was very clean and decorated in an inviting, down-home way. It is charming just like the title indicates. The property is well maintained, including the outdoor spaces. We loved the front porch, as well as the back patio, where we enjoyed playing games under the shade of the tree. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. There was plenty of room for our group of 5. The kitchen was well stocked, making our stay extra convenient since we ate in for most of our meals. The stairs to the upstairs are steep, so keep that in mind for those wishing to use the upstairs bedrooms. Two in our group stayed in the downstairs bedroom to avoid the climb, but the upstairs bedrooms are charming and worth the climb in my opinion. The owner was timely and easy to communicate with. It’s easy to like this property and the hosts who take such good care of it and strive to make the guests feel welcome. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024