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Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Culver, IN
  • Lake Maxinkuckee
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Culver Academies Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mystic Hills Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Culver

Located in Culver, this cottage is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Maxinkuckee and Culver Academies Golf Course. .This cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Mystic Hills Golf Club and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Eppley Auditorium.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Maxinkuckee - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Culver Academies Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mystic Hills Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Huffington Library - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Tippecanoe River State Park - 27 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fridas Mexican Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Max - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lay Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lakehouse Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Original Root Beer Stand - ‬5 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.

Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals

This lovely lake cottage on the East side of Lake Maxinkuckee was newly built in 2000. Its architecture and charm is in keeping with the larger 100 year old historic house that shares the property and pier with this cottage. The Historic cottage sleeps 13 (see listing 512710) can be rented as well for large groups if it's available at the same time. You can watch & participate in lake activities, sun & swim from the dock, grill your dinner or visit one of our excellent restaurants in our quaint town. Watch vibrant sunsets and shooting stars nightly over the lake from the patio and enjoy a bonfire on cool nights.'. Each of the two bedrooms has a queen bed, the loft looking over the great room has 4 twin beds.
The vaulted ceiling great room has a lake stone wood-burning fireplace. Start your morning with a paddle on the provided kayak. Visit the historic Culver Academy on Sunday afternoons for their military parade and famous Black horse troop of Presidential inaugurations. This glacier-made spring fed lake supports fishing, skiing, tubing & jet skiing. The dock has available an available lift for rent should you bring your own boat. (please check with Janet for size) and/ or a pontoon for rent separately. It's a wonderful place you won't soon forget! The large cottage can be rented along with this smaller cottage for wedding & events & parties (512710 & 559346) for an event fee and consent from the owner.
Additional fee @ $200 for additional 20, $500 for additional 40 people, $1000 for maximum of 100 people
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Janet Ball Starkey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ball Family Guest Lake Cottage also pontoon available for rent.
Ball Family Guest Cottage also pontoon available for rent Culver

Ball Guest Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee discounts for Culver Winter rentals Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property with thoughtful owners

Our stay at The Ball Guest Cottage was fantastic! The house was impeccably clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. Janet was very accommodating and provided excellent communication. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect!

The owner is a joy to rent from. The guest house is lovely and clean and steps from the lake. I will stay here again. 5 stars
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories of Culver!

Wonderful time spent close to the lake, a pier and all the trimmings! This is a perfect spot for two couples and up to four children. The kitchen was well stocked as was the washing machine and dryer area. We were steps from the lakeAnd we couldn’t of had a better time. thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

caroline B., Sapulpa

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem at Culver by the lake

It was the easiest and most positive experience to rent this property! Once I selected the house and processed the paiement, Janet ( the owner) quickly responded to my message . I prefer talking via phone and Janet called me right away. The home is delightful in front of the lake. We made great memories!

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage!

Most accommodating renters! Lovely cottage with everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

return

allways a great experience
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake Weekend

We had a lovely weekend stay at this lake house! The lake itself is perfect, and it was so wonderful to have direct access. We brought our 18' speedboat and used the dock and boat lift during our stay. Worked out great! The owner was very responsive and helpful. The house is great, a perfect cottage for two families to share. The kitchen is well appointed and everything was clean and homey. The yard is shared with those in the other house, which was generally fine. There isn't complete privacy, but we were not concerned about it. Overall the stay was wonderful and we will definitely be returning here in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Wonderful place for our family - it was clean, beautiful, easy to find, and very helpful, friendly and responsive hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at guest cottage

This is a lovely little cottage on the lake. Would be a wonderful place to rent if you had a boat. It is steps away from the water. The lake is sand and pebble bottom and was warm during our visit. Janet has two kayaks for guests to use-it is a fun way to see the beautiful homes on this lake. Janet is very amiable and great to work with. You can really tell she and her husband really love this family lake home. Culver is a very interesting little town and Culver Academy is quite impressive. It was a very nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin T., Indianapolis, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake Retreat

This property is perfect for a family visit to Culver. The kitchen is modern and easy to cook in, as all the little things you need are there. Very well equipped cottage. The large lawn in front with the swing and hammocks is enjoyable. The larger house on the property, which I toured, is like a fairytale. Beautiful rooms that could be in a magazine. Just the perfect quintessential lake cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David S., Franklin, LA

Ball Property

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINE E.

Lovely Family Cottage

Our family had a wonderful week at the Ball Family Guest Cottage. Accommodations were very comfortable and the sunsets so beautiful. The hammocks near the water allowed for peaceful reading and we enjoyed the bonfire for Smores. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

deborah l.

Perfect Lake House Vacation

The main house and guest cottage share one of the most beautiful lots on the lake - perfectly flat with huge, old trees and an amazing view of the sunset from either patio. Unbeatable for boating, swimming, back yard bbq, sunset watching and star gazing. Short drive to Academy for visiting families. Classic lake house architecture and charm, friendly and responsive owner, historic neighborhood. Perfect place to make family memories.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Our stay was exceptional in every way.

The cottage is beautiful and the setting on the lake is stunning. We were there for four days and everything was beyond our expectations. The two downstairs bedrooms with adjoining baths were perfect for two couples and the kids stayed in the loft above. It was only a few minutes from the Culver Academies and the perfect location for my 50th reunion there. The hostess was responsive and helpful and everything about the cottage and our stay was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Manijeh C., Eagle Rock, CA USA

Perfect!

Our stay here will be etched in my family's memory forever!! This lake, this property -- spectacular. Thank you Janet for allowing us the use of your cherished family vacation homes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Wonderful cottage steps from the lake!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ball guest cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee. Spotlesslly clean, just a few steps from the lake, every convenience. We'll be back! Thanks, Janet!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Extended weekend

Our family stayed in the smaller cottage for a four night stay. It was one of the most relaxing long weekends we have had as a family! Highly recommend this cottage as a family gathering place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very clean and cozy!

It was very clean and cozy. It was also right on the lake with a nice pier. Plenty of parking . The property manager was great. Very efficient. The only thing they could do to make it better is add curtains or shades to the windows. Since the main house is only a few steps away and was loaded with people it seems that some privacy was missing. Otherwise, I would absolutely recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Jim T.

Great

Great family to rent from. Very simple. Beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Muskego, WI

Very nice home

Five of us stayed here for our 40th reunion as alumni from the Academy; two couples and one single. It's a very nice home, and very comfortable for six people; could hold more, but it's great for five or six. Very nice, recent bathrooms with great showers with loads of hot water from an endless tankless hot water heater. Very important when there are five or six people showering a couple of times per day. Nice fire pit on the patio facing the lake. Owners were very responsive to a minor issue and had repairmen on site in only a few hours who fixed the problem. Convenient location on East Shore Drive with three covered parking spaces. Highly recommend this to alumni coming to the Academy or anyone looking for a nice home to rent on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cipriana S.

Beautiful Cottage

We enjoyed this beautiful, clean, spacious , well appointed cottage with direct access to the lake for 3 nights in August. They have water softener system which is amazing. Across the street from tennis courts and golf course, and biking distance to many wonderful restaurants. I would recommend this rental to anyone and look forward to returning for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

First-class

My wife and I and our kids shared this cottage with her sister and kids. We couldn't have asked for a better set up. It has a great yard for the kids to play and a the tire swing was a huge hit. The sunsets from the porch are absolutely amazing and it has the perfect sized bonfire pit for evening fires and smores. The owners could not have been more accommodating and were very attentive and responsive to questions throughout the process. The cottage was extremely clean and came with everything needed for a family traveling with kids and plenty of coffee for the parents! We definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to enjoy Lake Maxinkuckee and the town of Culver.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Dimitre A.

Absolutely Charming!

This charming cottage has it all. Our stay here put the cherry on top for our son's 2016 Culver graduation. If we didn't live in Houston, we would make the cottage an annual stop. Janet is a wonderful hostess and will do whatever is necessary to make your visit special.. Don't pass on this place! It's wonderful! Dee and Joy A Houston, TX

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Family wedding weekend

Our 3 night stay at the Ball Family Guest Cottage proved to be a perfect choice! We were allowed an early check in and upon arriving, we knew that the weekend would be just perfect! Our Family of 8 were quite comfortable in sleeping and moving around. The Cottage was clean and well stocked with linens and pillows as well as towels. The owners were present to help in any way they could. In fact, Janet even allowed us to borrow an extra table for a dinner event prior to the wedding day. Our hosted dinner event had 30 guest and with the lovely outdoor patio we had room to spare. The view of the lake was beautiful, plenty of outdoor seating with a fire pit that we put to good use. The kids (and even adults) enjoyed the tree swing as well as jumping off the dock into some really COLD water! Nice sandy lake bed also! The interior was both charming and warm. We really felt at home during our stay. It was also nice that we were able to park under a carport because we did have some rain during our stay. We highly recommend staying at the Ball Cottage and we will again if we are back in Culver! Thanks again Janet!