River Retreat W/HOT TUB/Game room | Cottage in Bristol

10.0 (31 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Bristol Cottage | River Retreat W/HOT TUB/Game room

4 Bedroom Cottage in Bristol

HOT TUB, GAME ROOM. 12 KAYAKS with life jackets provided for free. Stunning River views!! No close neighbors to worry about being up late or keeping quiet. Enjoy the wildlife from birds to an occasional Bald Eagle. Fish from the banks or jump in a kayak and head out to the sandbar 300 ft from the house where locals gather by boat to hang out when the weather is right. This beautifully renovated home boasts a brand new 7 person hot tub and game room with spectacular views of the Saint Joseph River. Located 10 minutes from Middlebury and Elkhart and only 18 minutes from Shipshewana! Notre Dame is also only a 28 minute drive. There is room to park 5 vehicles. 7 if you want to use the lawn. There is room to park a boat trailer on the lawn if you want to bring your own boat. There is a golf course a couple miles down the road. There is 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 full beds/ bunkbeds, 5 twin beds/bunkbeds.
Plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, chalet, fast food etc within 5 to 10 minutes away. Door Dash or Uber eats delivers to this location.
Shipshewana is 18 minutes away and is a small tourist town with one of the largest flea Markets in the US. Lots of small shops, restaurants, bakeries and Amish food.
Sorry no pets allowed!
-12 KAYAKS with life jackets provided for free
- Cornhole and spike ball for outside pleasure
- There is a public park located about a mile down the road that has 6 pickleball courts, basketball court and a splash pad area for kids.
-We have 8 pickleball paddles and balls at the house that you can take with you to the public park.
-Ideal beach is located about 7 minutes from the house and is a tourist attraction with a nice sandy beach area, water slides and some fun things for kids to do.
FULLY FURNISHED:
Free firewood provided-unlimited supply
Gas Grill- extra propane tanks on site for free
Washer and Dryer
Free WiFi
Keurig coffee maker
Regular coffee maker
Regular coffee provided
Hand soap
Laundry detergent
Dishwasher tablets
Paper towel and toilet paper
Hair dryer
High chair for toddlers
Iron and ironing board
Portable Bluetooth speaker to use when sitting in the hot tub or around the campfire
Fire pit
16 camping chairs
4 smart TVs throughout the house with Direct TV
Gameroom with DirectTV
The Space:
Washer/Dryer and laundry room
Pack and play provided
12 kayaks with life jackets
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 full over twin bunkbeds
2 twin over twin bunkbeds
-Swing set with slide in backyard
**This is not a party house so please be respectful and treat it as you would want your own home to be treated. $500 fine if the hot tub is trashed with alcohol or food or anything else is damaged!! Thanks

River Retreat W/HOT TUB/Game room is located in Bristol. River Retreat W/HOT TUB/Game room provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

River Retreat W/HOT TUB/Game room has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 14 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bristol has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bristol, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Books
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 2150 sq ft (200 sq m)
  • English
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;maximum event attendees: 18
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 18 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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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Yoel Moshe K.
Aug 21, 2025 12:45:34 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Exactly as presented! Great trip. Thanx
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