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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
6 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Lake Monroe
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Bloomington

On lake.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Monroe and 6 miles (10 km) of Fairfax State Recreation Area with a stay here. The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe and Fourwinds Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bloomington Speedway - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 22 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Paynetown Beach - 34 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cloverleaf Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Hoosier Lake House

Amazing home on Lake Monroe. If you love the outdoors and the lake this rental is for you and your guests. Home is located in the thick of the forest. 3200 sq ft home has 5.5 bedrooms, a library, 3 full baths, 3 living areas, private EXPERT trail on 5 acres-Rustic trail to lake 8/10ths of a mile round trip if water is not high! This is a expert trail with many slopes And inclines for those who love the outdoors and hiking-small part is over grown at certain times during the year. This leads to our “secret” beach! It is a rustic beach but you will have it all to your self! It is a smidge of a hike.
Two fire pits available for use. Black stone and charcoal grill available (supplies not provided-you will may need propane, charcoal etc).
A spa/yoga room connected to the bathroom. upper and lower deck/porch with an amazing view. The home is located 2-4 mins from Fairfax Beach and 4 Winds Resort which has amazing has dock slips for rent and boat rentals.
NO Dock slip with the property.
ONLY 15 mins from downtown Bloomington and 20 mins from IU campus and stadium! Lyft, Uber and door dash available to location.

Property manager

Erin L Luppo

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Hoosier House Whole House
The Hoosier Lake House (Whole House) Bloomington
The Hoosier Lake House (Whole House) Private vacation home

The Hoosier Lake House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th anniversary family weekend

We wanted to treat our parents for their 60th wedding anniversary. They are 80 so we wanted quiet and plenty of room. This house was PERFECT! 11 of us stayed comfortably and were able to spread out and hang out together when we wanted to. We cooked a large dinner for them and everything we needed they had available. We loved the beautiful deck where you can see the lake, listen to birds and watch for wildlife. They have books everywhere, organized and tidy. My parents were thrilled to look through them. So nostalgic. The host was responsive and helpful. We hope to make this a yearly tradition. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!! I can’t say enough wonderful things!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake House

The house was spacious and had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The only downsides were the grill had not yet been replaced so we had to bring our own and towels needed to be washed, dried, and put in a hamper that I was unable to locate before you left. The property is peaceful but close enough to Bloomington to go out to eat. If you are planning a trip to lake Monroe it is an excellent home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway located in remote forest.

This was a relaxing vocation me and my family took together. The house is spacious and very interesting. I love how the house stayed exactly the way it was left. I enjoyed hearing the families background and how it stayed in the family. An amazing overall experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noraleen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding in the area

It was close to Eagle Pointe but tucked away to make you feel like had left the rest of the world behind. Great location and worked wonderfully for our family. Even the 10 month old enjoyed exploring. Erin was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hoosier Lakehouse Review

This property is beautiful and relaxing. Even the pictures online can't do full justice to the incredible scenery. We were all impressed with the setting, and the views from inside and out are nothing short of breathtaking. The house itself proved very comfortable for seven adults over a 3 day span. And I cannot sing enough praises about our host--she was kind-hearted and courteous. Even when we had a question about some lighting after 9pm, she got back to us within about 5 minutes. Absoultely above and beyond! It truly felt like we were guests in a cherished family home, and I would absolutely recommend this destination to any groups or families. I imagine it is especially beautiful in autumn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean Ann B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Our family had a wonderful time for our Labor Day weekend. This house was wonderful, interesting, and welcoming. Everywhere you turn there are interesting places. Would highly recommend this home if you are wanting nature and quiet. We saw several deer. That’s for sharing your home with others
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Alicia P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lake House surprise

1st time renting . Didn’t expect to have to clean my own towels or coffees pots etc… thought that’s what the cleaning fee was for. Having a late check in and early checkout is unfortunate. But the house is beautiful. There is no path to the lake but there is a beautiful view. And the host is very nice about helping and trying to make your stay as good as possible. Seemed like everyone needed to go to sleep at the same time because of the lack of insulation inside the house. Also the bathtub doesn’t drain properly and we had a huge water problem in the basement which had obviously happened before. In the end we paid a lot of money between parties( verbo, the home owner, cleaning etc..) for this place and being a 1st timer kinda left a bad taste in my mouth. But it is beautiful and the host was very kind and thoughtful she really did try to make thing’s as good as possible. There are lots of kitchen amenities, outdoor chairs and firewood. which I would have know about also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for a group

The Hoosier Lake House accommodated us well for a long weekend with my husband, three grown kids & their spouses & two grandsons & one German Shepherd. We appreciated having enough bedrooms and the extra living space in the basement. The house is well-stocked with supplies and beds were comfortable; however, the lighting, especially in the kitchen is inadequate and only a lantern in the laundry room makes it difficult to use. The view from the main living room is great and we loved the quiet setting. We were disappointed to not have access to the "private beach," which was a main selling point for us when we booked the house. We expected the path to be an "expert hike" and not for kids (as the listing suggests), but we learned the day before our stay that it had not been cleared this summer and we didn't want to risk getting poison ivy. It also took almost 24 hours for the house (excluding the basement) to cool down to 70 degrees, which was not ideal. And the outdoor space was not exactly as pictured; although the Blackstone grill was nice. Would recommend renting a boat for the day from Four Winds - that was a great experience and Fairfax Beach was nice for an afternoon in the sun. Erin was very responsive, even when the power went out (due to a storm) in the early morning hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

PEGGY C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Already booked again

My family—six adults, two children, baby on the way—take a short trip every year. We usually stay in one of the very nice cabins between Bloomington and Nashville, but wanted something closer to the lake. There was a MAJOR issue with the cleaning service, but Erin, the property owner, was quick to respond and helped save our vacation from being ruined. And the cleaning service offered to come out while we were there to make up for it (we declined). I’m rating it as 5 stars because the house itself was perfect and just what we needed. I’m rating the house alone, because giving this property a bad rating based on the cleaning company’s negligence wouldn’t be accurate. Looking forward to staying again, but hoping the cleaning service is on their game next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti T., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay!

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable and unique lakehouse. We found the home to be set up for maximum comfort. It was clean, well stocked with linens and towels, kitchen cookware and dinnerware, and even basic toiletries for us in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jill T.

Spacious property

Could use to be a bit cleaner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hoosier House

Great place, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a blast!

Had a really nice time being able to get out of the house and spend time with my friends and a place I felt very cozy and close to my own home. Vacationing sometimes can not be easy so it’s nice to have had our vacation go smoothly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Located close to four winds resort. This house was beautiful and spacious with room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyman W.

Nice place for family

Everything went great very nice place to visit with family. The Winkleys
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stretch out, relax, and enjoy an idyllic getaway

It’s rare to find a place that meets the needs of the entire family, but this place did just that. Grandparents felt right at home, kids had lots of room inside and out to roam and play, and wife and I enjoyed the decked out kitchen and peaceful views. Everyone enjoyed just how cozy and comfortable everything felt. We all felt like we could have stayed several extra days (it’d even be a great place to get snowed in!) Something about the Hoosier Lakehouse connects in a way like a second home would, and that’s rare indeed. One perk that can’t be stressed enough, it really is in just the right spot. It’s only a short trip to get out to hiking in Hoosier National, fishing (their private dock or the lake), boating, or downtown Bloomington. The only thing we needed more of was time. In short, if you want space, comfort, location and peace, then the Hoosier Lakehouse is for you. It’s clean, well managed, and the owners are great with communication, but really it’s an total package that can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

lora p.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely house in the woods

very nice February weekend. We enjoyed the backyard birds, exploring the ravine and creek, geode hunting, and the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022