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Unique Private Island Home on Midwest Sport Lake with Pontoon Boat included!

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9.7Outstanding

(53 Ratings)

"Such a perfectly historic and beautiful get away. "

Shane J.

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9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Rome City, IN

15 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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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!

Amenities at Unique Private Island Home on Midwest Sport Lake with Pontoon Boat included!

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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Top rated by guests

9.7Outstanding

(53 Ratings)

"Such a perfectly historic and beautiful get away. "

Shane J.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

House in Rome City, IN

15 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Rome City, IN

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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!

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(53 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Such a perfectly historic and beautiful get away.

8.0 / 10.0

This is a private historic home with all the modern conveniences. Outside is private with room to roam, swim, boating, and kayaks.The owners are very friendly and helpful. The kids especially loved everything about the island. Being over 70, I had issues getting from the boat to the house. The steep incline of the pathway made it especially difficult to haul our coolers etc. to the house. A wagon or pulley system would solve the problem. Overall this place is beautiful, private,and relaxing.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a great stay the 100 year old stone cottage, it had a really great kitchen and common area for our group. The Pontoon boat access over to The Bishop’s Island and the rest of the lake made our stay relaxing and peaceful. As an added bonus, we were just a couple minutes from the Sylvan Cellars Event center for a full weekend of fun. Highly recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Overall a great experience for a quiet getaway. The views were amazing and having a boat made the trip so much more fun. The facilities themselves were a mashup of rustic and modern. Providing old country charm with modern appliances. The only concern is the cleaning fee/check out. Despite a 300 cleaning fee we had to empty all the garbage, take it to the main land, wash all the dishes, strip all the beds, and move all the towels.

10.0 / 10.0

We had an excellent time and made memories that will last a lifetime!

10.0 / 10.0

The overall stay was very relaxing with little to worry about. Privacy and quiet were every moment. The owner very responsive to our questions. The web description said extra refrigerator and hot tub. When asked about it was explained by owner. This did not disrupt the fun that we had and great experience at the house and lake.

8.0 / 10.0

Location is very private which was perfect for us. Cars are parked right across the lake on an easement & pontoon was waiting for us. Nicely stocked house. Everything you need in the kitchen, plenty of towels for the lake etc. First impressions: pontoon is so dirty & absolutely covered with cobwebs and spiders. House itself was cleaned but porch area could have used a broom to it. Couldn’t figure out how to work oven - it wouldn’t turn on. No instructions for it. Water leak from en-suite bathroom upstairs- coming into dining table area Very warm upstairs Need water shoes for beach area - lots of sharp rocks Dishwasher doesn’t clean dishes very well Dishes sitting in cabinet were dirty. Had to wash everything befor using. Very small hot water heater - everybody’s showers were cold It would have been nice if Beds were made

8.0 / 10.0

House was great. The outside / exterior wasn’t quite as nice. Loved having a boat, but it was very dirty and full of cobwebs and debris. There was a swing on site, but it was old and rusted. Would’ve rather not had one. The dock pad used for jumping in the water had a screw sticking out of the steps. Overall the stay was great, but would have loved to see these little things fixed.

8.0 / 10.0

We enjoyed our stay so much. The home was perfect for our late family of 12. The kids had a blast as well as the adults. The only issues we could mention to improve on would be the outdoor furniture was not really useable and the beach area could use some seating. Nothing that impacted the overall experience. Four stars all the way, we would book again! This family recommends this property!

10.0 / 10.0

Property was nice and spacious. Everything we needed was available.

10.0 / 10.0

This place was amazing! The inside of the house was way better than we thought it would be. The only way to make this place better would be to clear out more weeds along the shore line. Overall it was perfect!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful time at Grape Island. The boat was easy to use and the island isn't too far from shore, so even though it took us multiple trips to unload it didn't take terribly long. The big yard, trail around the island, and screened in porch were amazing spaces for the kids in our group to play! It is worth noting that the staircase is rather steep and narrow up to the second floor. If anyone in the group has trouble with stairs they should plan to stay in the master on the first floor. We had to change our sleeping arrangements because my grandpa couldn't do the stairs safely. I would also recommend this trip to be an offline experience. Two members of our group had to jump on several work calls during the week and the wifi was not strong enough to support their connection. They ended up working from the public library in Kendalville. Overall, the space was a ton of fun and the old stone house is gorgeous!

10.0 / 10.0

A group of 8 adults and 7 kids under the age of 4 stayed here for our annual trip together. We loved swimming at the beach and hanging out on the screened porch. There is plenty of space to spread out in the house. The amenities are abundant, and having an extra fridge on the screened porch was a lifesaver with so many of us there. My only suggestion is a good spray down with a hose or at least wiping away cobwebs on the boat as it was covered with webs and spiders when we arrived, but we had a wonderful stay making memories with our families.

10.0 / 10.0

This is a beautiful and historic property. It’s like stepping back in time, but with all the modern conveniences. The house itself is beautiful and spacious. Having the whole private island to yourself is amazing. The use of the pontoon to explore Sylvan Lake, go fishing or make a trip to the store was so nice. Highly recommend for a family getaway!

10.0 / 10.0

Pleasantly rustic, ample embellishments, sports equipment, lots of things to do, great environment with many nearby points of interest. great lake for cruising with lots of interesting coves and basins.

10.0 / 10.0

Great property. Immaculate house, great upgrades.. Truly enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

although we were only 30 minutes from home it was a great place to stay and relax.

8.0 / 10.0

Family vacation with grand kids.

Family vacation with grand kids.

Property manager and owners were very responsive. Unfortunately, there were some issues with the local help that were supposedly taking care of the yardwork, exterior cleaning, but the owners handled the situation as best they could. It made the first couple days of our trip more stressful than it should have been. The interior was functional, but additional furniture would be a big help for families that use it. (Dressers, shelves in the bathroom, more lamps) Additionally, the screened porch could be a huge asset, but the screening needs replacing, and a good cleaning is required. We chased many wasps, and 1 bird out of the porch. Lastly, it could be the area, but the internet was very spotty, at best. Using computers and/or watching TV was a challenge. This place has sooooo much potential, but needs some TLC for the price to rent it.

10.0 / 10.0

Island Getaway for Family Vacation

Island Getaway for Family Vacation

We had a great time on the island making memories with our grown kids and grandkids. The littles enjoyed swimming, fishing, and playing in the sand. My sons-in-law even set up a "treasure hunt" for the kids to find a treasure chest with fake jewels buried in the sand. They loved it. It was a great place to relax and fun to explore the lake.

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome

Awesome

Great time

10.0 / 10.0

Great Island Trip

Great Island Trip

Our family had a great time on Grape Island. The accommodations were great and having access to a boat for the week was wonderful. Being on an island is not as challenging as you imagine because the trip to the mainland is 2-3 minutes. We would recommend this location to everyone!

8.0 / 10.0

Fun weekend on our own island

Fun weekend on our own island

It was a great location to meet friends halfway. As shared in other reviews, updated outdoor furniture and a seating area or furniture near the docks/beach would be nice to sit. We enjoyed exploring the area.

10.0 / 10.0

One of our coolest trips ever!

One of our coolest trips ever!

This is an amazing spot - we had three couples and a couple younger children and we thoroughly enjoyed the island. It was so fun to explore the lake on the pontoon, which you can take to the market or ice cream shop (when it's open, we were late in the season). The nice big yard is great for playing ball and we spent every dry evening by the fire pit - a wonderfully relaxing spot at night. Beautiful kitchen, plenty of spices and pans and things I don't expect to find at a VRBO. Quick responses from owner when little questions came up - we hope to be back again!

10.0 / 10.0

Family vacation

Family vacation

Cleaning crew did top-notch job everything was clean everything. Would be nice to clear at least 3 trees south side of house to have a nicer view to lake from patio.

10.0 / 10.0

Great stay!

Great stay!

We had our family get together here and it was just as advertised. Kristi was great with her responses and getting back to us in a timely fashion. Everything was consistent with going to the lake in early September and the screened in porch and boat gave us lots of room to do everything we wanted!

8.0 / 10.0

Unique and lovely property

Unique and lovely property

This really was a delightful property and our group of long time friends had a wonderful time. We especially enjoyed the LARGE screened in porch and the fire pit. The owner was very (like immediately) responsive. Bees were an issue as people have noted. The pontoon boat was functional and we enjoyed our scenic boat rides but it needs some cleaning, etc. The same can be said for the front porch furniture. It was a little nasty. That said, we enjoyed our time and would highly recommend this place for a relaxing group getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Great time

Great time

Great historical site. Island was unique and private setting

10.0 / 10.0

Relaxing getaway!

Relaxing getaway!

If you're looking to get away from it all, this is the place! We practically had the lake to ourselves, very quiet and Kristi was incredibly responsive and accomodating. Would love to come back in the fall!!

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful time on Sylvan Lake. The house was perfect for our family of adults and toddlers, much more roomy than I thought it would be. Kids liked the "beach" and eating lunch on the boat! The lake was very quiet during the week- which we loved, gave us time to kayak, fish, and sit by the fire. I will say only one adult got poision ivy (she is highly allergic) all the kids stayed on the paths and were able to avoid that. We did have an issue with bees getting into the house- but I am sure that can be remedied easy enough. There was enough sleeping room for everyone- the house was pitch black a night- great for sleeping. Kristy and crew could not have been more responsive to my question pre trip and while we were on the island. We had a great trip and made lots of memories.

10.0 / 10.0

Unique Experience!

Unique Experience!

My family of 11 had a great time. We took advantage of all the amenities the island offered. The owners were very accommodating. It is a great place to create many family memories.

10.0 / 10.0

Great Getaway

Great Getaway

My family and I had a great time at this island lake house. The kitchen and living area is great. The kids loved the swimming area. Game nights on the porch overlooking the lake were perfect. The owner was very responsive.

10.0 / 10.0

Fabulous

Fabulous

We had a long overdue family get together. It could not have been a more perfect place and time. From my earlier communication with the owner and Chad meeting us there and showing us around, it couldn’t have been more wonderful. The house, the island, and the lake couldn’t have been any better. The owner even arranged the expected rain to only happen at night! It was spacious and every room perfect with everything we needed, and more than could be expected. Can’t wait to return!

8.0 / 10.0

Good times!

Good times!

Had a great time!

10.0 / 10.0

FUN Island Getaway!

FUN Island Getaway!

We had a FABULOUS time at the Island! Kristi was super communicative and accommodating! Our kids absolutely loved the experience and even went swimming in 65 degree weather! So many pluses to this property. The bedrooms are all a good size and sleep excess people if needed! There are plenty of sheets/pillows/blankets. They even had blow up mattresses/sofas! The property has 4 bathrooms- for a group of 16, this was super helpful! The kitchen is what dreams are made of and I could hang out there all day if needed. However, with cooler temps we spent the majority of our time on the screened in porch. It's an absolute fantastic space and functions as another room. There is also another room off the bathroom/laundry on the first floor which made great 'playroom' for our kids to park- it was a nice addition on the main floor. The only downfalls are the poison ivy- we knew this going in, so ensured our kiddos didn't go on the grass. They would have run wild with all the space if it wasn't there. This property is amazing as is, but has so much future potential too as they continue to make the island more accessible. Being able to use the pontoon was a nice touch as well. We took three trip (three families) to get there, it was like 2 minutes each way. Would definitely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Great place

Great place

Our plans got shaky and Kristi was great to work with on adjustments we requested. The property was exactly as described. We loved it.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful private location for a group weekend away!

Wonderful private location for a group weekend away!

We had an incredible weekend on the island. The house was beautiful and perfect for our group of 13. We often worry about noise/disrupting neighbors with our large group, but given that we had the entire island to ourselves, it was a wonderful relief that we could still spend time outside later in the evening. We will absolutely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Great Island Experience

Great Island Experience

We had a great stay with six adults and 4 children (ages 1-3). Plenty of space and everything was as expected. There was actually more usable lawn space than I expected based on the previous reviews, and we didn't run into any issues with the poison ivy. Would definitely stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Awesome trip!

Awesome trip!

The space was great! A group of friends stayed here while attending a wedding in the area. We had a wonderful weekend cruising around in the pontoon and enjoying bonfires in the yard! Everything was sparkly clean and the kitchen was a great space for gathering! You won’t be disappointed when booking this gem!

8.0 / 10.0

Bishop Island

Bishop Island

We had a great time, Island has a variety of activities including a small beach and swimming area. The outside porch/deck permits separation of our larger group.

5.0 / 10.0

Such a unique and fun week on Bishop Island in Sylvan Lake. Instructions for getting to the boat and island were very clear, and although it took us three trips to get all people and supplies across the short ride from the shore to the island, once we were there we had a blast and hardly a reason to leave. The house was great, comfortable beds and plenty of sleeping spots (we had 6 adults and 5 kids aged 2-5). Screened in patio was a favorite when we weren’t by the fire pit, beach, or in the water. Some of our favorite activities included a boat trip to Sundaes on Sylvan, kayaking or boating over to big island for a hike, s’mores around the fire pit, and jumping off the floating dock by the beach. There really wasn’t anything we felt like we needed that wasn’t there, and the owner was quick to respond when we had questions. As others have mentioned, there is some Poison ivy if you make the mistake of wandering off the paths, but the nice path that goes around the whole Island was clear. We did have one kiddo wander off the wrong way the first day and got a couple bee stings, but thankfully a ok and served as a strong reminder to the others to stay on the paths. Hope to make it back for another week!

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Unique Private Island Home on Midwest Sport Lake with Pontoon Boat included!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Unique Private Island Home on Midwest Sport Lake with Pontoon Boat included! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Unique Private Island Home on Midwest Sport Lake with Pontoon Boat included!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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