Private Vacation Home
Hoosier Comfort Retreat on Lazy Willow Pond; Rustic, Private, Country Haven 10+
Goshen, Indiana, United States
So much to love about this property! Many options inside and outside for R & R! brThis rustic haven is smack dab in the middle of sunny fields and scenic farmland, rolling hills and forests; providing a tranquil and peaceful experience in a bucolic setting. Plus, a fun and recreational getaway with family and friends.brMorning coffee, afternoon splash, evening fire. brSwim, fish, float or boat on Lazy Willow Pond. A large, private pond hidden from the road. brWade in the shallows. brPlay or recline on the beach or in the backyard. brKick back on the front or back porch, under the veranda, in the barn, or around a campfire. brLet the kids roll around the large concrete driveway, on bikes or scooters (2 scooters provided).brPlay basketball or sand volleyball; corn hole, croquet, bocci ball or spike ball. brSet up tents in the backyard or by the pond. brBuild a campfire and roast hotdogs, smores or pudgy pies. (Smores ingredients provided)brGrill burgers or steaks over charcoal or gas grill. (gas and charcoal provided)brArrange tables and chairs for dining in the large pole barn. brRelax in the cozy, lodge style, log house around the aspen wood table or in your favorite recliner, of which, there are seven to choose from. brEnjoy the pine, bear and moose decor.brThrow a pizza in the oven and watch your favorite movie, play checkers or the Wii.brSleep like bears in comfy, lodge style beds.brExtra people? Not a problem.brExtra bedding, plentiful recliners/sofas and also, floor space for sleeping bag and air mattress.brbrInside the cozy, yet roomy, 1,800 sq ft, log home, you will find: brA fully supplied kitchen with a Keurig, pods, drip coffee, hot chocolate, teas and more. brWi-Fi, 2 TVs, Roku, Wii.brRustic, cabin-style furnishings complimenting the comforts of home furnishings; suitable for a large family or multiple small families to gather. brAmple space with sofa and recliner options for overflow. Plenty of blankets, pillows and towels.brFabulous window views from inside the house. Large windows frame the sprawling backyard, the sparkling blue pond, the evergreens, the vast cornfield and the back forty woods. A quaint window seat occupies the bay window inside the front of the house, where you may enjoy the pretty view of the shade trees, flowers and landscape.br brIn the Family Room Loft: br35" HDTV with Roku, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, Netflix, and the Wii play station.brReading options for adults and children, a small selection of toys and games; table games and a variety of puzzles, including crosswords.brTwo extra floor mattresses fit into an out-of-the-way space in the loft. One full mattress with box spring and one deluxe queen air mattress.brEvery room is equipped with a fan or ceiling fan.brbrOutdoor recreation options: brFish, swim, float, kayak, canoe, sand volleyball, basketball, ping pong, corn hole, croquet, spike ball, frisbee, football, scooters and more.brOpen air porches, porch swing, porch furniture; beachside veranda with picnic tables, gas grill and lawn chairs.brPicnic or grill with gas and charcoal grills (3 grills, 2 can be moved to your favorite location), firepit and firewood, for your outdoor pleasure, all in a private country setting, away from public view. brThe one acre fenced in area, includes a professionally treated, half acre pond that is twenty feet deep at the deep end, ankle deep at the beach. It's well stocked with blue gill, bass and catfish. Also, there's a pier, a raft and our beautiful willows. brbrInside the pole barn, you'll find more tables and chairs to accommodate 20+ people; a small frig, a pantry with picnic service and smores ingredients, roasting sticks, pudgy pie irons, etc.; a changing room, swim and boat supplies room, a wagon and a stroller, even ice skates and ice fishing ice auger! Also, fishing supplies and bait; a ping pong table and basketball hoop (may be inside or outside the barn). brIn addition to the outdoor, pond and barn recreation, you'll find two acres of lawn/yard, at the front and back of the house; along with numerous shade trees and evergreens. The backyard is wide open for games, stargazing or tenting. brA large concrete driveway, for your amusement, has ample space for parking 10+ vehicles, and turning around.brNotre Dame fans... 40 minute easy drive to Notre Dame.brCentrally located between small hometowns, rich in Midwest charm and hometown appeal. Within 10 minutes: Wakarusa (home of the famous jellybean store, Grandma's Pantry, Martin's Custom Butchering, and Shortstop Inn Bar and Grill), Nappanee (home of Main Street Coffee Roasters and Sweet G's Ice Cream), Waterford (home of Geraci's Pizza and nearest gas station/Marathon), New Paris (home of gluten free bakery: Baked By Vi and Antojitos Mixx, DeFries Gardens), Goshen (home of The Elkhart County 4H Fair, Hoppers Pike Street Grill, Kercher Sunrise Orchards, Black Squirrel Golf Club, and Shanklin Park).brWithin 30 minutes: Elkhart (home of Wellfield Botanic Garden and Linton's Enchanted Gardens), Middlebury (home of Das Dutchmen Essen Haus and Krider "World's Fair Garden), Bristol (home of Fruit Hills Winery & Orchard and Bonneyville Mill County Park), Syracuse (home of The Chanell Marker Bar and Grill and Lake Wawasee).brWithin 45 minutes: Shipshewana (home of Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park, Davis Mercantile, Heritage Ridge Creamery/cheese factory and Blue Gate), Mishawaka (home of University Park Mall, DICK'S and Krispy Kreme Donut Shop), South Bend (home of Notre Dame, Potawatomi Zoo and Studebaker National Museum), Warsaw (home of Village At Winona and Warsaw Biblical Gardens)brThese are only some of our favorites in the surrounding areas.
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