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

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

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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!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Shafer. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Shafer and 11 minutes by car from Tippecanoe Country Club
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 9 kg 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roy and R.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is sooo cute!! We had the best time ! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time staying here. The deck was amazing and renting the pontoon boat was the highlight of our stay. We were on the water for 2 days tubing and enjoying the lake. The host thought of all the small details inside and each room has its own air conditoner. The furniture and mattresses are very comfortable and the huge ktichen island was perfect for playing family games. Thick towels laid out in every room with extra towels provided. The 3 bathrooms were a plus too. This house has been renovated inside with many comforts and thoughtful upgrades. We appreciated the mostly ramps to the dock versus the many steps it could have been. Karen responded quickly and her son who also lives on the lake was available at anytime. The lake location is perfect and minutes ride from Indiana Beach, lake restaurants and stores. Karen thought of every detail and this home makes you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Keri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Corry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great house!! The new deck is amazing. The access to the lake is incredible. The house was so comfortable and had everything we needed! We stopped at Kroger on the way to check in for supplies but didn’t end up needing half of it. The house was already stocked with amenities! Snacks and water, check. S’mores supplies, check. Bug spray, check. Air pump and tethers for our floaties, check! Plus, there was a dispenser of cold, cucumber-infused water waiting for us on the kitchen counter when we walked in. So nice and thoughtful! Kelly and Kevin are new to the hosting game and they are CRUSHING IT! Kelly was very responsive and helpful. We never had a single problem, but if we would have, I have no doubt she would have resolved it with haste and grace. This is the place to stay when visiting Monticello!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sharon f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was wonderful! Kelly (Hostess) was in communication from the day I booked until the day we left with any questions or concerns. From the moment we walked in you could feel the coziness. We had six adults, one teenager and two six year olds and the sleeping arrangements were perfect and everyone was comfortable. There were plenty towels, wash rags, pillows, blankets and sheets. She also provided detergent, fabric softener, K cups, creamer, s'mores bar, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and propane for the big grill. The kitchen had everything you would need to cook and grill with and plenty of dishware. The bathrooms were nice and big. The patio was beautiful with so much seating and very comfy. The bottom deck was a little walk but well worth it!! We fished, sunbathed, swam and she provided a large mat that you could sit and float on. So our overall experience was a great time! Thank you Kelly for being a great Hostesses!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah B., Bloomington, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Lots of little extras. Definitely will be back and recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Monticelleo

Great place, great host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for great family memories!

Exceptionally well equipped and updated lake house!Kelly and Ryan were great and responded within minutes with any questions we had. The pontoon we rented for a couple days was a lot of fun especially cruising over to the island with the small beach Ryan showed us when demonstrating the boat to us. With 3 full bathrooms and the tankless water heater we never ran out of hot water for showers. The decor, towels, dishware, bedding, kitchenware, appliances etc. are all first class. The selection of games, PlayStation, and VR helped keep my 3 toddler grandsons entertained as well as the huge flat screen TV's in every room.We're all looking forward to returning.It was a great vacation with nothing but great family memories! Who could ask for anything More?
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic in every way!

This place was amazing and the hosts could not have been more accommodating! Our group had 7 people with ages ranging from 11-75 and everyone had a great time! They immediately responded to every question and even rearranged one of the living rooms to bring in a recliner for my dad to sleep in! The house is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need and more. The decks are stunning and we spent as much time as possible out there enjoying the lake views and comfy furniture. We rented the boat for a day and it was also amazing. Our 3 girls really enjoyed riding on the tube and inflatable hot dog. I cannot say enough good things about this house and the hosts. You will enjoy your stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Lake House

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

10/10 Excellent

Peyton M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana S., Morris, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake retreat

We love your property! Thank you so much for having us. The lake is so relaxing - we swam in it everyday! The pontoon boat was so fun, and it was so convenient that we could rent the boat right there! Ryan was great giving us the boat tour & showing us the sandbar! Communication with Kelly was wonderful! We loved all the extras - snacks, s'mores, stuff for Mr. Boots etc. This house has everything you need & more! We will be back❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

My favorite vrbo house so far!!!

Beautiful scenery, NATURE OH HOW I LOVE YOU, Fishing, boating, nice restaurants, and nature what more can you ask for?! This was our second stay here and im hoping for 3- 4 - 5❤️ Kelly has thought of everything from kitchen utensils to pans to yes! Paper plates!! 🤣 Bc who wants to do dishes on vacation? Not me Until next sumemr🌞 Beautiful Lake House
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

bryan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

lake visit

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had fun

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!

Kellie and her son Kyle (property manager) were top-notch in every aspect. This was probably our favorite vacation rental of all time! From contacting us ahead of time and answering all our questions as we packed, to being flexible about our check-in time (we were running late), to helping us find things at the house without delay (answered texts quickly). The house is completely stocked with EVERYTHING you might need. We walked in to water bottles and ice already in the fridge/freezer. The kitchen had a huge array of dishes (crock pot, casserole dishes, baking sheets, tons of silverware, cleaners and adequate paper products - several rolls of paper towels). My family loved the smores kit they left for us - we cooked them over the propane fire pit on the back deck! The rooms were cozy and very clean. Bath towels were fluffy and numerous, they even provided beach towels. They had bug spray and sunscreen, shampoo and soap, extra razors, mouthwash and q-tips. They had wide selection of games, cards, coloring books, toys and bubbles for our 5 year-old grandson. Back deck was brand new with seating for 10 at tables and 4 more chairs at the firepit. We were all inside on a rainy day (14 people with family visiting) -plenty of room to spread out with 10 bar stools and 2 couches and big sectional (sleeper sofa - quite comfy). Master suite upstairs had small balcony overlooking the back deck, perfect for reading and lake-gazing. Pontoon rental easy and fun. Hope to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive Lake House

Kelly and Ryan were amazing hosts. Always responsive and checking in on us. This house was so clean and so stocked. We definitely overpacked. We were so impressed with all the amenities - even the little things that many VRBOs only get you started - plenty of shampoo, soap, garbage bags, toilet paper you name it, we couldn’t find something that was missing. The boat was also so fun - our kiddos loved tubing on the lake. Also a plus is the ramp leading down to the lake - not too many stairs. Outside and inside - lots of thought went into the details to make your stay very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024