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Picturesque Getaway Tippecanoe River

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Dining
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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brookston, IN
  • Prophetstown State Park
    17 min drive
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort
    34 min drive
  • Lafayette Station
    29 min drive
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Brookston

With a stay at this vacation home in Brookston, you'll be on the waterfront, and 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Purdue University and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Prophetstown State Park. .This vacation home is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Hollow Acres Golf Center and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Wolf Park - 25 min drive
  • Lake Shafer - 32 min drive
  • Indiana Beach Amusement Resort - 34 min drive
  • Mackey Arena - 39 min drive
  • Purdue University - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Lafayette Station - 29 min drive
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Americus Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mitchell's Mexican Grill - ‬15 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.

Picturesque Getaway Tippecanoe River

A secluded place for your family to have alone time. Come be in nature.

Perched on the bank of the Tippecanoe River, this house hangs in air like a treehouse, giving optimal river views. The house and river offer leisure and vigorous activities: There's a prolific flowering garden, a screened in porch, outdoor patios, swings, tubing, chair surfing(river lounging), fishing, hiking, bird watching, games, bon fires, nature walks to mention a few. Come be in the wild. A river resident and unmissed neighbor, the great blue heron, unknowingly catches the attention of a room, even if only flying by. A walk to one of the islands, or across the river, is always a fun, and sometimes tricky activity. The Tippecanoe River stands two and a half feet tall at normal height. There is a mile loop that takes you through the neighborhood, for those walkers and runners.

The open kitchen looks down upon the living and dining rooms, making it the central hub of the house. The concrete patio, under the house, is a great hangout year round...sun, rain, lightning storms. This house is a great getaway.

This is not a party house. No bachelor parties. No loud noise or fires after midnight due to neighbors. People live on the Tippecanoe River. Please respect them and this beautiful land we all share. No shooting wild life from the property.

*The fireplace inside the house is unworkable. It is not listed as an amenity. Fires can not be made in this fireplace, sorry for the inconvenience. There is also no TV at the house. Streaming shows from your computer is fast and easy.


Thank you
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a phone, as well as 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

Patrick Schuette

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Ping pong table
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: negotiable

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

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Picturesque Getaway Tippecanoe River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A riverside cabin in the woods
A wonderful break from the city grind. The home reminded me of every woodsy vacation I ever had complete with open conversation area overlooking the river. Great location to get away close enough to Purdue to commute, far enough away to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location but no hot water or AC!
First of all let me say that this home's setting is beautiful and relaxing. It feels like a treehouse over the river. So we definitely enjoyed that part. The house itself is adequate. It's clearly been partially renovated. Furniture is dated but clean. Kitchen is old but functional. Mattress wasn't great. However, there were two MAJOR issues during our trip that the owner failed to deal with. He eventually stopped returning my messages entirely. 1. AC wasn't working the whole of our 3 day trip and daytime highs were in the 90s. Because nighttime got into the 60s we could open the windows. The house did cool down eventually. Owner said "sorry" but that was it. No one was called out to check on the unit. 2. The hot water heater quit completely our second day (and was only tepid the first day.) The owner told us to push the reset button, but it didn't work. Water was ice cold by the last half of our visit, which I messaged the owner about and received zero response. Because the house was warm we could manage the cold showers, but really?! These two items are BASICS that every rental should have (at least the hot water!) We received no follow up messages from the owner and no offer of any type of refund or restitution. The property listed AC as a feature, but not for us. We have rented many many VRBO and other brand rentals in the past all around the country and have never had something like this happen. I wouldn't call this a cheap rental. But it felt like camping. Not good!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful river views from cabin living room!
We had a good stay at this renovated cabin with beautiful river views. As shown in pictures, the living space of cabin is above the ground a full flight of stairs. We enjoyed watching wildlife. Bald eagles, hawks, heron, deer crossing river, and more. Our dog enjoyed watching the river and wildlife too. The beds were very comfortable and the A/C worked well. Plenty of comfortable seating and appreciated the large dining table as we were doing some wedding prep (for nephew) and needed extra table space. The internet is helpful as we had little or no cell signal at the cabin. There is a landline as well which we didn’t use but really appreciated that the owner made available. This is a beautiful area that we hope to explore more in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
This house is right on the water and is a great location if you want to fish and watch the river pass you by. Plenty of space to spread out and a large kitchen for cooking meals. We used the charcoal grill to cook some meals and hung out on the covered patio during the day. Cell service is non-existent when you get within a couple miles of the house so be sure you know where you are going. We didn't realize the address shows up in VRBO after the checkin time so we missed it and spent a couple hours in the dark looking for the house (which cannot be seen from the road). We tried contacting the owner but he either didn't get the message or didn't reply. Eiher way we finally found it and it was a very peaceful and perfect place for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful!
This was our second time staying here and once again we had a wonderful time! The screened in porch is our favorite spot - you can listen to the river while reading and.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Purdue Graduation
We stayed here to attend our daughter's graduation at Purdue. It was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and isolated
Quiet cabin with great views to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time enjoying this beauty!
We enjoyed our beautiful nature stay. Deer out front crossing the river. Bald eagles all up and down the river. We spent 2 days on the river from the dam to the bridge just past the house. the river was a little low this time but still a doable trip. we will defiantly be back. we all love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good alternative
It was a good stay overall. We were in the area to visit our daughter for family weekend at Purdue. We only stayed here as an alternative because there were no hotels near the Purdue campus available. The inside was clean. A little outdated and unfinished in spots, but the seclusion and view was nice. It was about 30 minutes from West Lafayette campus, but not bad. Overall it met our needs and we enjoyed our stay with no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Piper City

Liked: Cleanliness
Return vactioners here!
This place is such a find. The river is shallow and easily accessible for fishing or wading. House is spacious and has everything you would need, including board games. No tv is a nice break for our kids and I loved the quiet! Also something to note...there are ZERO mosquitos!!! We brought bug spray and literally never used it! We will surely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cabin getaway
The tippecanoe is so much fun for kids and adults to play in. We spent hours playing with the rocks, we even saw a soft shelled turtle on the water! The cabin is very comfortable, clean a relaxing. If I’m ever in this area again I would not hesitate to come back here! Beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
It was great to spend some time outside and around this home! Having no tv was preferred and wehad some good quality time together. Property manager was easily accessible and great with accommodating our needs. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
We had a great time! The house has a really gorgeous view— especially with all the windows. Our kids loved heading across to the island for a nature stomp. I loved hanging out on the patio reading. My husband fished and kayaked. There was something for everyone. Delphi has a near pioneer village and Lafayette has a little zoo and water parks. Plenty do at the house or beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariah O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful river views
We loved this property and the peacefulness of the river! Check in was easy and the screened in porch was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing River Paradise
The Large, airy house is clean and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. The best part? A beautiful view of the Tippecanoe River flowing by a couple of small islands. This is our 3rd or 4th stay and we’re planning for next year already.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view
The view from the living room and screened room were both great and we spent all of our time there. The furniture was quirky med-century modern. We're already booked for next year. I love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M., Monroe, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Quiet
The property is out of view of the road and neighbors were quiet. It may not be a good place for small children. Lots of steps with living quarters a high height from ground. It was great for a restful, quiet time for adults. The view of the river going by is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightfully quirky home with stunning river view!
The delightful setting on the river is maximized by floor-to ceiling sliding door windows on two of the living room walls. We loved watching the birds on the river. Geese, ducks, herons and eagles were all seen. A quick, scenic drive took us to the campus of Purdue University where we attended my son’s graduation. The quiet neighborhood was great for a walk, and the people were all friendly. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

katy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning
Perfect getaway! The view from this house is absolutely beautiful! Hearing nothing but nature is what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location
While this property has a beautiful location thats about all that can be said about it. It has a beautiful view. The amenities listed are useless. Fireplace was broken. Fire pit had no wood available. We asked before going and were told by vrbo who asked owner if wood was available. Response was there was wood in the garage. Four pieces. Lighting is aweful. Furniture is dated badly. When we arrived we spent an hour cleaning cobwebs off if everything outside before you we could sit on anything. It got cool a couple nights and when you turn in heat the main bedroom becomes dantes inferno. There was dirt and sick and game pieces from previous guests under the couch. Then before we were an hour away the owner contacted us to tell us we damaged his concrete and were being charged an additional fees. We damaged nothing. He refuses to send pictures. Be weary of this property
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet weekend getaway
Beautiful views, pretty scenery, perfect place for a quiet weekend getaway. The cabin was clean, and the host was very easy to work with. The dogs loved the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Frank J.

Liked: Cleanliness
River view
Great view overlooking the river. A bald eagle landed in a tree over the river about 150' from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view!!
This was a beautiful property! The view was perfect! The home was very clean and had everything we needed. Some of the furniture could use some upgrading but there is plenty of it to seat everyone. There were no bugs making enjoying the porch even better. It's a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gintare B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Perfect house. Nicely decorated,clean and comfortable. The views-to say it is beautifull it doesnt describe it! Even the pictures do not show it fully ,its just wow! The river sounds right out the balcony -so relaxing! Kitchen had everything you needed to coock meals,big dining table for family dinners and games.lots of games in the cabinet to choose from! Nice books to!Beds were comfortable . My family loved this house and the location so much ,we will be definately comming back and staying longer next time! Words can not describe how peacefull it is there . Thank you for sharing this house with us !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022