Spacious, fully updated lake home on pristine Elkhart Lake. Includes a large deck, screen porch and stone patio, all with gorgeous lake views. Walk down the stairs to your private pier and enjoy paddling or lounging by the water. With the well equipped kitchen, wood burning fireplace and extensive amenities, it's perfect for a weekend or extended stay year round! We strive to be inclusive and welcoming. BLM, 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As we are constantly improving the property, photos may be a step behind. The space The ground floor living room has a sleeper sofa and two love seats, making it great for movies, a game night or fort building. It is equipped with a 50' TV, and combo DVD/VCR with a hodge-podge of movies and TV on DVD. On the main floor we have a large collection of puzzles and games, in addition to children's books. We also have a few toys which can be found in the basement living room. There are separate thermostats for each floor, so the temperature can be customized to your liking. Please consider keeping the doors to the stairways closed for climate control, otherwise the top floor will lose its AC and the basement will be frigid. We have a reverse osmosis water filter in the kitchen for drinking water. (Tap water is completely safe, but all water on our Drive comes from wells and can have a slightly off taste) The outside dining table in the screen porch can seat up to 8 by adding an extra drop leaf (found in the main floor closet) and reconfiguring the seating. What look like side tables are actually stools. The dining table on the deck outside of the screened area seats 4. We do not allow use of our pier for guest motor boats due to safety and liability. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate termination of rental without reimbursement. Guests are welcome to launch their boat for the day from the public access (still no parking or landing at our pier) and are responsible for following the rules of the lake. At the bottom of the steps to the lake before you get to the pier, there is a path along the lakeshore that goes into town. It’s not very wide, and it is very rustic (lots of roots and rocks, be sure to watch your step!). No parties, get togethers, or gatherings of any sort are permitted. The number of guests you list in your reservation is how many people you are allowed to have at the house during your stay. Our rental license is conditional on following the County Inspector’s regulations; they set the 8 guest limit, and since we’d like to continue to share our home, please help us respect the rules. The pier and screen porch are removed for the winter season, from October until the spring (often Memorial Day). We have two paddle boards, a tandem kayak and a single kayak along with life vests and paddles, also available when the pier is in. No weapons of any kind are allowed on the property. This includes cars in the parking spaces. Guest access The entire house and the outdoor spaces, including the deck and pier, are at your disposal with the exception of a few locked closets. Each bedroom still has its own closet available for guest use. The only potentially shared space is the stairs down to the lake path. *We do not allow use of our pier for guest motor boats due to safety and liability reasons. Violation of this rule is grounds for immediate termination of rental without reimbursement. Guests are welcome to launch their boat for the day from the public access (still no parking or landing at our pier) and are responsible for following the rules of the lake. Other things to note We have two paddle boards, a single kayak and a tandem kayak and all the necessary life vest as well as beach towels, two chaise lounges and a couple folding deck chairs, noodles and some water toys for kids.