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Historical School House with Lake James chain access

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8.2Excellent
(19 Ratings)
"Stayed at house for bachelor party. Big yard to hang out in and play games. Very interesting house with cool historical background. Perfect place for large groups because it has so many rooms to sleep..."
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8.2 / 10
Excellent(19 Ratings)

House in Indiana

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

Ever want to stay in a historical place? Well this could be a good fit for you. This home was originally West Ward School built in 1875. It operated as a school until 1912. In 1935 a couple purchased and converted the building into their home. In 1967 Knight and Lucille Whitman purchased the home where she lived until 2001. Lucille had a high end dress and beauty shop here in Angola for decades. She was ahead of her time! You can enjoy all of the architectural attributes inside as well as outside. This property is close to Trine University, several golf courses, Pokagon State Park, wineries, antique shops, The Outlet Shops and the Lake James Chain of Lakes. A unique added benefit of this home is that it ALSO includes a place to dock your boat with Lake James chain of lakes access! Bring your own boat or rent one. Enjoy the very best of both worlds.

Angola is listed as one of the top 12 charming small towns in Indiana.

. https://www.purewow.com/family/small-towns-indiana

Amenities at Historical School House with Lake James chain access

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10
Excellent(19 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Group of more mature women. You can only expect that we are looking for any dust. The air ducts could’ve been cleaned but other than that I felt it was OK. The washer was not working but a new one had been ordered. Nothing is ever perfect the host was amazing.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2023
Stayed at house for bachelor party. Big yard to hang out in and play games. Very interesting house with cool historical background. Perfect place for large groups because it has so many rooms to sleep in.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2023
The main part of the house is a historic gem. Lots of room for our whole family.
6 / 10Average·May 2023
The property would benefit from a thorough cleaning. We needed to purchase more towels…there was only one towel per person. Everyone had their own space to sleep, which was great. It was overall an enjoyable stay.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Historical School House with Lake James chain access. 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 Historical School House with Lake James chain access pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Historical School House with Lake James chain access?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.