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The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon!

Family-friendly stay near Indiana Beach Amusement Resort

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monticello, IN
  • Place, Lake Shafer
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Purdue University
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Monticello

On waterfront.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Shafer and 6 miles (10 km) of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort. Tippecanoe Country Club and High Speed Naskart Gokart Racing are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Shafer - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tippecanoe Country Club - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fair Oaks Farms - 49 min drive - 75.4 km
  • Purdue University - 57 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arni's Monticello - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Esmeralda's Pancake House - ‬19 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 Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon!

Welcome to Turtles on the Wall!

A Fun, Laid-Back Lake Getaway on Lake Shafer — Optional Pontoon Available!

Freshly updated and ready for lake season, this adorable 3-bedroom, 3-bath lake home is the perfect place to gather family and friends for sun-soaked days and relaxed nights by the water. What truly sets Turtles on the Wall apart? The option to rent a pontoon boat docked right at the property, making lake life easy, fun, and unforgettable!

We love welcoming our repeat guests back for another season—and can’t wait to host new ones!

Attending an event at The Lighthouse B&B and they’re fully booked? We’re a quick 4-minute drive!

Need more space? Check out our sister property (VRBO.com/3731000), 8 houses away and sleeps 8!

Room to Relax & Recharge
Sleeps up to 10
This home features two separate living areas—perfect for spreading out or gathering together.
3 bedrooms / 3 full baths
Brand new king bed in the primary suite
New queen bed on the main level
Queen sleeper sofa plus optional cot
Smart TVs in every bedroom and both living areas
Super-fast WiFi!

Optional Pontoon Boat — Docked On-Site
Skip the hassle of off-site rentals. Our 2023 pontoon boat is docked right at the property and available to rent for guests staying at Turtles on the Wall.
$425/day non-guest
Discounted to $390/day for house guests
Additional discounts for rentals of 3+ days

Fun for All Ages
PlayStation 4
Board games
Nearly 100 DVDs

Nearby attractions include:
Indiana Beach Amusement Park (15 minutes)
Madam Carroll riverboat with live entertainment
Tippecanoe Country Club (public golf course)
Ask us about River Floats!
So much more!

Highlights/Amenities
Fresh linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided. A washer and dryer is available with detergent, dryer sheets, and bleach included.
Pantry for plenty of food storage
Insulated cups provided to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold!
Everything you need to cook, serve, and enjoy meals together—lake style.
Special Welcome Surprises at Check-In!

Outdoor Living = Lake Life Goals
Designed for outdoor fun and relaxation.
Large main deck with outdoor dining and seating
Propane fire table for evening conversations
Boathouse party deck with 4 chaise lounges and dining table for 6
Swim right off the boathouse with ladder access
Fishing poles and tackle provided—just bring bait
Start your mornings on the main deck or the private balcony off the primary suite.
The primary bedroom even includes a coffee bar so you can sip quietly before the day gets rolling.

Good to Know
Service dogs must be declared at booking (otherwise a $200 pet fee applies)
Home is professionally cleaned and disinfected between each guest

All pricing includes fees—no surprises or hidden costs
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, friends’ getaway, or special event weekend, Turtles on the Wall offers the comfort of home, the fun of the lake, and the rare convenience of an optional on-site pontoon.

Book now and make lake memories that last!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.6 mi (62-min drive) away from the Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! to downtown Monticello?

This vacation home is 5.2 mi away from Monticello.

The Lake House Everyone Wants w/two decks, great amenities & optional Pontoon! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is sooo cute!! We had the best time ! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan m.

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

Monticelleo

Great place, great host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best VRBO I have ever stayed in, and I have stayed in a lot of them. The host went far above most to make our stay awesome. There was nothing that was forgotten to make our stay the best possible. I will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Lots of little extras. Definitely will be back and recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great and very comforting. Communication with Kelly was phenomenal even before I booked our trip. We rented a boat and Ryan was extremely helpful during the lesson as well as helping with extra life vests. Overall, a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

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

Lovely Lake House

Quaint lake house with everything you need and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl N.

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

Had fun

Nice visit. Great pontoon boat
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton M.

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

Fun and relaxing weekend!

We were really impressed with the property and the owner was very helpful and great to work with. We had lots of fun and enjoyed the lake. We really appreciated all of the extras that they provided! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Unforgettable stay at adorable lake house

The hosts went the extra mile to make our stay great! Every detail was thought of. The house was very clean & very well stocked. We had such a great time & would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan m.

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

lake visit

host was great. house was roomy and comfortable. boat dock was convenient. visit was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmoneta H.

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

Family Vacation on the lake!

Our stay at this lovely property was amazing. We've stayed at a number of rentals none match the attention to detail of this place!!! Kelly and Ryan were very responsive and extremely helpful!!! We truly loved our stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Wonderful Family Getaway

A wonderful experience with very nice property owners. Keli was super thoughtful with all the finishing touches. The kids loved playing in the water, huge hit!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie H.

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

Beautiful and Accommodating

Great Customer Service - Any time there was a question, the host was very responsive. The lake house was well stocked and the rooms were comfy. The pontoon was a nice addition to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Cute place on the lake

Our family enjoyed this cute place with lots of character. Everything was thought of to ensure our family had a good time. Communication was great with quick responses every time. This is the first time we took our dog with us
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly and Ryan were excellent hosts. Ryan was great on the introduction to the Pontoon boat. We truly enjoyed our time on the water with family and friends. The rental came with many small but thoughtful amenities that are not typical of most VRBO rentals. Weather was excellent and Kelly made sure that all of our needs were met. We will be back !
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Fun Fulfilling Family Weekend

Family met to celebrate engagement of our oldest son
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Amazing vacation spot

Our trip to lake Shaffer was awesome. The house and the owners exceeded our expectations. The owners had well stocked kitchen, bathrooms, and indoor activities for rainy days. We enjoyed the outdoor deck views of the lake during the day and fire table at night! We would definitely make the trip back to this vacation rental again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible property on Lake Shafer. Beautifully decorated. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sofa sleeper, dish washer, washer, dryer, amazing decks. TVs in every room. 2 keurig machines. Master suite had king bed with balcony. Loved all the extra amenities (k cups, makeup wipes, snores kit) We also rented their pontoon boat. Great Lake house experience. Will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Wonderful hideaway

We had the a wonderful stay. House was fully stocked, great comfy beds and pillows! We will definitely be back! Having a boat on hand was a great bonus Kelly and Ryan were great and easy to communicate with. Tammy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Amazing stay

We couldn’t ask for a better family vacation! Kelly and Ryan were phenomenal with communication and making sure our stay was perfect. The house was clean and stocked with anything you would need. They truly paid attention to every detail to ensure guests would have a great time. We also rented the boat which is a must! So much fun!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Summer Vacation on the lake

Very nice Lake House. Very nice ammenaties. Owner returns an item we left. Very pleasent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Great Property. EXCELLENT Host

A wonderful property with attention to EVERY detail by Host. (Kelly) Newly updated and renovated. All creatures of comfort met with the most detail. See you next visit Kelly! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Amazing Place

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. The owners went above and beyond our expectations. The property is beautiful and next to the lake. We also took advantage of the boat rental and enjoyed our time on the lake. If staying on a Wednessday, I recommend viewing the fireworkd that Indiana Beach does at night. We are looking forward to visiting again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Wonderful family lake vacation

Extremely clean and very nice property. The boat was great and all of the decks were lovely. The house was very well stocked and we were surprised by all of the extras like water bottles and s'mores ingredients that were included. Owners were exceptional. We had a great time as three generations having a lot of fun and also a lot of peaceful relaxation. We are already looking to book again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Impressive lake house stay

I was super happy with our experience. The home was extremely clean. It was very home-like. So many utensils in the kitchen for cooking. Even the little stuff like extra toiletries was all provided. The check in process was easy and the dock was gorgeous. The home looks even better in person. It was truly an amazing stay for the whole family!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023