Kayaks | Relax by River | 10 Min to Shipshewana |

Howe, Indiana
$241 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 7

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Escape to The Pigeon River Retreat - Your Home Away from Home! Experience the perfect place for you and your loved ones to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in this 2 bed/1 bath ranch, kayak (two provided) on the beautiful Pigeon River, 900 feet from the mouth of Pigeon Lake! Unwind in tranquility as you soak in the peaceful setting. Yet conveniently located near Shipshewana at only 10 minutes from downtown, this retreat offers the perfect blend of relaxation and accessibility.>
Available via phone, text, or email - I will be available however is most convenient for you. If someone is needed on-premise, I have a manager within 30 minutes of the property.

If you want to get out and explore, it's 10 minutes away from the famous Blue Gate restaurant and the Shipshewana Flea Market; Shipshewana has shops, restaurants, the well-known Blue Gate Theatre. 13 minutes from the Michiana Event Center (MEC). Krider World's Fair Garden is a beautiful place to relax, right beside the Pumpkinvine Trail entrance in Middlebury IN. Nappanee has additional Amish culture with shopping, theatre, and dining. All this and more as you relax and enjoy this wonderful area full of culture and hospitality. This property is designed to offer a relaxing stay, regardless of whether you are on vacation, traveling for business, or attending an event at the Michiana Event Center or any other event center in town.

Notre Dame University is only 45-50 minutes away from our house as well. So if you're in town for a game, it's really pretty convenient to get to Notre Dame and avoid the traffic rush.

In the middle of Amish country, but yet near all the local attractions with access to the main road. Rise 'n Roll Bakery (a local Amish bakery known for its donuts); Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Shipshewana, Nappanee.

Self-Check-in - You will gain access to the property via a code entered on a keypad which will be provided the day before check-in.

Check-in time is anytime after 4:00pm

Check-out time is before 10:00am

★★★★★ Talk about a hidden gem! Amazing location quiet neighborhood and the house had absolutely everything we needed. - Jon

Enjoy a slower pace, aka Lake Life at our Pigeon River Retreat, less than a quarter mile from the mouth of Pigeon Lake (FYI - a no wake lake). Not only will you have a newly renovated home with great amenities, but also you'll be able to jump on the river with our provided kayaks (pictures coming soon & please use the provided adult life jackets). There are miles of river and lakes that you can explore by entering right off our dock. Enjoy a peaceful day fishing in the river or in the lake, there is a public boat ramp just south of the property about a half mile.


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A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPERTY AND HOME

★ RIVER / LAKE LIFE / BACK YARD / BACK DECK ★
This property is a great way to experience river or lake life for your own!!

✔ Two Kayaks provided (once warmer weather arrives)
✔ Fish off our pier (bring your own poles and supplies)
✔ Dock your boat at our pier (bring your own boat)
✔ BBQ Gas Grill
✔ Fire pit (firewood provided)
✔ Back Deck - enjoy a peaceful meal enjoying the outdoors
✔ Patio chairs on deck

★ LIVING ROOM ★
The home’s focal area features a homey ambiance where you can spend countless hours.

✔ 50” TCL Roku Smart TV
✔ Large, comfortable sofa (pulls out to a bed)
✔ Two Comfortable side chairs
✔ Plenty of options for family game night with board games and playing cards provided
✔ Children's toys

★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
Nothing beats a delicious homemade meal! Plenty of kitchen amenities to use and enjoy. Spacious countertops which allow you to prepare any meal you choose.

✔ Full Kitchen
✔ Dining Room table
✔ Traditional Drip Coffee Maker with coffee provided
✔ Keurig with K-Cups provided
✔ Microwave
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans

★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★
Two furnished bedrooms with a variety of sleeping options to maximize flexibility in sleeping arrangements for your group.

♛ Bedroom #1
✔ Queen Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ 43” Roku Smart TV
✔ Alarm Clock w/charging outlets and USBs
✔ Reading Lamps

♛ Bedroom #2
✔ Queen Bed with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Twin Bed on top bunk with Pillows, Linens, and Sheets
✔ Alarm Clock w/charging outlets and USBs
✔ Reading Lamps

♛ Living Room: queen sofa sleeper

★ BATHROOM ★
The house features one full bathroom. All bathrooms are stocked with premium towels and essential toiletries.

✔ Shower Cabin and bathtub
✔ Vanity
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Towels
✔ Essential Toiletries

Other than the already mentioned amenities, our home is also equipped with:

✔ Wi-Fi
✔ Air Conditioning
✔ Heating
✔ Washer/Dryer
✔ Hair Dryer
✔ Iron + Board
✔ Pack 'n Play provided
✔ Free Private Parking in the driveway
✔ NO ACCESS TO A FEW CLOSETS INSIDE

Pigeon Lake Information: It’s a public lake. Lots of pontoons, small boats and kayaks go fishing out there. It is a no wake lake. So no skiing, tubing or jet skis. Indiana DNR has it listed as a public freshwater lake.

Guest access
The home is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home. Someone may come and mow the lawn or plow the driveway, but they will not bother you.

All TVs: access 70+ popular local and cable channels through YouTube TV. Additionally, these Roku TV’s allow you to access your own streaming services (such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, etc.) as well as many built in channels.

This property is protected by a video security system (outdoors only).

To be respectful of the neighbors, please be mindful of noise levels between 10pm. to 7am. Any complaints from neighbors will incur a $50 fee enforceable by renting the property.

As a quick disclaimer and note to potential guests, we are a FAMILY ORIENTED neighborhood. We are NOT a party house and have a strict 10pm - 7am noise rule. After 10pm our neighbors should not hear you. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PARTY and come and go all hours of the night, we are not a good fit for you. Rowdiness, excessive noise, loud music, etc. are all grounds for removal.

Our neighbors are all families who have children. Please be considerate of them and respectful of this rule or you will be made to leave the property immediately.

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nicole

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 13, 2025

    Cozey little get away. Clean and updated with a beautiful view. We enjoyed our stay here.

  • Joan O.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2026

    Stayed Apr 23, 2026

    Bring your fishing poles! You'll be right on Pigeon River and it's glorious. A cute little 2 BR 1 BA house, completely renovated, all the necessities. The only thing I needed was a plastic food storage container and some zip lock baggies - other than that you're good to go! We especially liked the alarm clocks in both bedrooms that include a phone charging dock. My friend forgot his charging cord and was going to have to buy another one but the charging dock saved the day and a few extra bucks.

  • Lorie W.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    This VRBO was well supplied with anything and everything you could possibly need on a vacation. All we did was bring some food and enjoyed our stay. Beautiful setting there were even kayaks for us to use a nice big grill outback on the deck. I also saw a fire pit with the wood that we needed.Everything was nice and clean. Post was very attentive and friendly. I look forward to staying at this place again.

  • Debbie P.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    The house was super clean and well stocked with all the essentials, the host was very accommodating and made sure every thing was ready for our arrival! Probably the cleanest Vrbo I’ve ever seen! Would highly recommend to anyone.

  • Candi W.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Very spotless and beautifully decorated place with everything you need. Our host went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home. The amenities were top-notch, and the host's guidebook had some fantastic local recommendations. All the little extras were so appreciated. We took advantage of the kayaks and the surrounding areas. This is a 5 star place with great customer service. I highly recommend this place!

  • Kimberly V.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    Beautiful property! Very quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our short stay. Will definitely be booking in the future.

  • Christine C.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We had a great stay. It was really clean and comfortable, and I loved being able to kayak. It was a perfect place for a relaxing few days.

  • Patrick G.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    Wow! What a beautiful, clean, and fantastic place to relax and unwind. Todd went above and beyond communicating with us every way possible. Such an excellent host. Everything we needed was well maintained, more than what we needed, special little touches everywhere, and the view of the river was so relaxing. The rental home was also convenient to local towns and we enjoyed driving the beautiful country roads to Shipshawana. We cannot not recommend enough.

  • Justin H.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    was very clean and had everything we needed and more, great spot for bird watching too and quick trips to shipshewana.

  • Janice A.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Perfect

  • Amy T.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 13, 2024

    Fast and helpful communication. We had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again!!

  • Kim V.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    This cottage was in a very peaceful location on the river. It was still very convenient to the major routes to help with sightseeing in the many surrounding communities. The cottage was all updated and very comfortable!

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    Home was as described and clean. Very quiet neighborhood. We had a good time relaxing here. We had everything we needed.

  • Julaine D.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    Property is homey and had every amenity to make the stay perfect, including throw blankets in the living room and firewood for the firepit. Tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and quality towels. Beautiful scenery and river right out the back door.

  • Judy D.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    The property was beautifully appointed! There were lots of fluffy towels. Everything was immaculately clean. The host was wonderful and answered any questions in a very timely matter

  • Ashleigh L.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    It was very nice house as described on VRBO. It was very peaceful and definitely got to see lot of birds on the neighbors feeders and fish jumping in the water. But the gas grill was left a mess with the previous stays used foil on the grill and bees flying inside of it and looked like they tried burning a bucket and the aluminium foil in the fire pit.

  • Kathy F.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    Loved being by the water, very peaceful.

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