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Lakehouse/Hot Tub/8 Miles to Downtown/On 60 acres

Cottage in Indianapolis, IN

14 guests·4 bedrooms·2 bathrooms

Why you'll love this stay

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 17% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private hot tub and firepit under starry night skies.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Secluded lakeside setting yet minutes from downtown and airport.

Property details

- Cozy Cottage at Ruby Ranch Micro Farm Resort – Property Overview 4-bedroom cottage on a private 3-acre lake Ideal for fishing, relaxing on the patio, or watching horses play Only 15 minutes from downtown and 4 miles to the airport - Unique Property Features Located on a private lake at the front of a 60-acre property Peaceful water views and direct lake access Area shared with three other cabins Backyard overlooks a pasture with scenic views - Nature & Wildlife Experiences Enjoy sunsets and the sounds of nature at night Spot deer, turtles, wild turkeys, ducklings, and a resident blue heron -Lake & Water Features Lake is fed by a natural creek (vegetation may be overgrown at times) Private waterfall feature in the backyard overlooking the lake - Relaxation & Amenities Private hot tub Outdoor firepit for roasting marshmallows and relaxing evenings Surrounded by crickets, fireflies, and peaceful nature sounds. (Please note that hot tubs are not gauranteed in below freezing temperatures. We do our best to keep them going but they are weather permitting in severe weather.) - Comfort & Accessibility Close to downtown and the interstate, yet peaceful and secluded Occasional field mice or bugs may appear (nature setting) Well water with softener and fresh drinking water dispenser High-speed WiFi included Easily accessible near the front of the property (some road noise possible) - Guest Interaction Owners live on-site and are available as much or as little as you’d like Contact via phone or text - Maintenance & Groundskeeping Groundskeeper maintains mowing, weeding, and landscaping Work hours: 11 AM – 3 PM - Parking & Transportation Driveway parking available Uber and Lyft frequently used by guests - Kayak & Canoe Tours Guided 4–5 hour trips along the scenic White River $65 for solo tours $50 per person for groups - Staying in Nature – Pest Note Property is professionally treated, but small bugs or critters may occasionally enter. Please understand when you are booking, you are booking in nature! - Exceptional Service Dedicated team ensuring your stay is peaceful, comfortable, and unforgettable Book your unique getaway in nature today! As hosts, we aim to make your stay as comfortable as it can possibly be! Our mission is to help our guests create beautiful family memories in our cottage on the lake. For us to do so, we would truly appreciate it if you can follow these house rules and confirm it’s been reviewed within 48 HOURS of your booking. This is to ensure that if for any reason the House Thank you in advance, we truly appreciate your cooperation! - keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm - there is no smoking inside the home. If disregarded, Extra cleaning fees to remove odor and stains will be applied. $500 charge - PLEASE wash your dishes after use. If dishes are not washed, extra cleaning fees may be applied. - feel free to use the grill/ fire pit/ patio area outside that is set up for our guests leisure use only. Please clean up after use and keep the grill clean. - Please do not rearrange the furniture - If you would like to host an event (wedding/ graduation/ anniversary/birthday/etc.) please inquire about our venue for pricing and approval. If party is held without permission, $500 fee Plus $20 per person will be applied. - if guests are found to have had a an event without permission, which results in extra cleaning, Guests will be responsible for extra cleaning charges. in the unfortunate event of disrupting or alerting neighbors guest will be asked to vacate the property immediately. - If guests are suspected of carrying and/or using illegal drugs of any kind the authorities will be engaged and guests will be asked to vacate the property immediately. -If you have read this far, thank you for being a guest! please reply back with our favorite quote, “time spent in nature is never wasted” so that we know the House rules have been reviewed. Any unapproved event or party will result in a $2,500 fine.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Full Bunk Beds

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Jacuzzi

    Jacuzzi

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

Guest reviews

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Isaac

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October 2026

Amazing trip for our family.

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Shana

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September 2026

We enjoyed our stay!

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Macy

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August 2026

I had a great stay and enjoyed the view and the nature

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Rob

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August 2026

Really nice place to stay!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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