House in Rome City, IN
15 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Grape Island Getaway, locally known as Bishop Island, is a unique, private island with a beautiful stone home built in 1900. It is the perfect landing place for a family vacation. You and your guests will be the only ones on the 4.2 acre island! It truly is a PRIVATE ISLAND. It may only be accessed by boat. Due to the midwest winters, Grape Island Getaway is only available May through October each year.
Although the exterior maintains the 1900 charm, the interior is newly renovated and can comfortably sleep up to 15 people. Main floor has primary bedroom with ensuite, a gorgeous kitchen including: double ovens, an induction cooktop, and plenty of space to cook and hang out, a dining area, fireplace and living room with leather reclining couches. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including a kids' bunk room with its own bathroom, and another bathroom. Internet is included as well.
Outside there are plenty of activities to keep everyone happily busy. The 669 acre lake has pristine water, and should you choose to rent the island, you will have full access to a pontoon boat for the duration of your stay (pontoon rental alone would be $200 a day!) With 2000 feet of shoreline, Grape Island Getaway has prime fishing - make sure to bring fishing poles to catch walleye, blue gill, crappie, and large mouth bass-perfect for a fish fry. Not into fishing? There is a great sandy shore for swimming or launching kayaks - three are included. You will not be disappointed with Grape Island Getaway!
Although the exterior maintains the 1900 charm, the interior is newly renovated and can comfortably sleep up to 15 people. Main floor has primary bedroom with ensuite, a gorgeous kitchen including: double ovens, an induction cooktop, and plenty of space to cook and hang out, a dining area, fireplace and living room with leather reclining couches. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including a kids' bunk room with its own bathroom, and another bathroom. Internet is included as well.
Outside there are plenty of activities to keep everyone happily busy. The 669 acre lake has pristine water, and should you choose to rent the island, you will have full access to a pontoon boat for the duration of your stay (pontoon rental alone would be $200 a day!) With 2000 feet of shoreline, Grape Island Getaway has prime fishing - make sure to bring fishing poles to catch walleye, blue gill, crappie, and large mouth bass-perfect for a fish fry. Not into fishing? There is a great sandy shore for swimming or launching kayaks - three are included. You will not be disappointed with Grape Island Getaway!
Amenities at Unique Private Island Home on Midwest Sport Lake with Pontoon Boat included!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Rome City, IN
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Beautiful old historic home, great for big families and easy to use. Really nice kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Loved the big enclosed porch area, lots of play room. Having the pontoon available made it extra special.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Our family had a great stay at this property! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The kids had a fun time on the kayaks and fishing on the dock. The included pontoon boat was fun for cruising around the lake. It was a cool experience to be on our own private island!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Pictures don't do it justice. The private swim area was perfect for littles. The big kids could walk in the water around the entire island. It was a bit of work to get all our belongings up the hill to the house but definitely worth it. Hope to be back some day :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Our family had a wonderful stay. The house was clean, comfortable, and beautifully maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The layout was spacious and even with 15 of us we didn’t feel cramped.The lake itself was one of the highlights of our trip. The fish were practically jumping on the kids hooks by the dock. Which made a great first time fishing experience for them. We also enjoyed the fire pit and making of smores of course! As others have mentioned, do be mindful of the poison ivy. I can tell they are working to get rid of it but that takes time and there is plenty of area that’s clear of it. The owner was great. From the booking process to check-out, Kristi was fast, easy and helpful in her responses to any questions.We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation spot and would gladly return in the future. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a relaxing lakeside getaway!
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9.7Outstanding
(67 Ratings)
"Beautiful old historic home, great for big families and easy to use. Really nice kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms. Loved the big enclosed porch area, lots of play room. Having the pontoon available m..."
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