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 Pigeon River, with river views but no direct view 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.
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.
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
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.
★★★★★ "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
Maximum overnight occupancy is seven people total, including children and infants. This is a firm limit, with no separate adult limit.
★ 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.
See the digital guidebook sent upon booking (printed copy at the property).
