Lakefront Cottage For Rent: Lake Wawasee -- Pier 121 11524 North Sunrise Drive, Syracuse, IN Ammenities Rental Rates & Availability Lease Agreement Download Floorplan Checklist Directions

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Next Availability for Sun & Fun at Pier 121: - Aug 26 (week or weekend) - See detailed availability below Ammenities This cottage provides guests with both lake frontage (50 feet frontage) and a back lot with channel frontage (36'). Located on a private drive with limited vehicle traffic, which is ideal for families with children, or for those who prefer a more peaceful stay at the lake. The cottage is single story with no stairs to climb for access to the lake. It has four bedrooms and sleeps 8 people comfortably (in beds). The cottage furnishings are clean and in good working condition. The property has a large swimming & wading area with a sandy lake bottom. The lakefront shore has a concrete seawall and pier at ground level. Wading depths range from 16" at the seawall to 36" at the end of the 100 ft pier. Enjoy the cool lake breezes and warm summer sun while relaxing on the lakefront pier, which is over 100 feet long with a 20 ft x 12 ft sitting area at the end of the pier. With its orignal kitchen cabinets, countertop, oven, screen doors, and screened porch, Pier 121 has the charm of a vintage lake cottage, but with many modern amenities. The cottage is fully furnished, however guests provide their own bed sheets and pillow cases. Other key features include: Front Cottage: 3 bedrooms sleep 6 people; 1 bathroom (w/ tub/shower) BR#1: 2 twin beds BR#2: 2 twin beds BR#3: 1 double bed Cottage Addition (connected to front cottage by covered walkway):1 bedroom (2 twin beds) sleeps 2 people;1 bathroom (w/shower) All bedrooms have chest of drawers, chair, pillows, & blankets Kitchen: table & 5 chairs, gas range, refrigerator, freezer (with ice maker and water dispenser), microwave oven, toaster, blender, crock pot, coffee pot, dishes, & utensils Living Room: TV (25") with remote control, satellite TV, VCR with remote control Conditioned well water (water softener / iron filter) & city sewer Central air conditioning, gas furnace & hot water heater for cottage and cottage addition Clothes washer and dryer located in cottage addition Screened Porch facing lake with picnic table, 2 rocking chairs Patio facing lake with 5 lawn chairs, 2 small tables, and portable gas grill (spare tank of gas on the porch) Swimming & wading off lake pier with sandy lake bottom Lake pier: 100 feet long x 4 feet wide with 20 foot x 12 foot sitting area at the end of the pier. Water depth is approximately 30" deep at end of pier. Lakefront pier is removed on October 1. Channel pier (16 feet long x 4 feet wide) is installed all year. Water depth is approximately 36", which is ideal for docking and storing most boats, especially on busy weekends. Outside parking availability: maximum of 6 cars & 4 boat trailers Includes utilities for gas, electric, sewer, trash pick-up (1/week), local phone service, satellite TV, gas for grill & lawn maintenance. Smoke detectors near bedrooms & fire extinguisher in kitchen closet Vacuum cleaner & some kitchen/bath cleaning supplies. Ironing board and iron. DSL wireless internet access (instructions on bulletin board) Room Sizes: Front Cottage: BR#1: 12' x 14' BR#2: 9' x 10' BR#3: 8' x 9' Bathroom: 8' x 8' w/tub shower Kitchen: 10' x 10' Living Room: 15' x 12' Porch: 20' x 10' Cottage Addition: BR: 10' x 8' Laundry: 8' x 8' Bath: 8' x 8' w/ shower RETURN TO TOP Rental Rates & Availability Pier 121 Lake Wawasee Reservations: Tel: 419-215-3874 email: mmessmer@novavisioninc.com Multiple week rentals are recommended because: a. Guests are assured of getting more good weather to enjoy the lake. b. A longer stay allows guests to enjoy the lake at a more relaxed pace. Availability dates subject to change without notice. Only a cash deposit guarantees your reservation. Rates shown below assume 8 people (adults & children combined) staying overnight; if more than 8 people, add $75.00/person/week, but requires advance approval by owner Full week rentals normally begin at 6 pm on Friday; check out time is 12 pm the following Friday Partial week or weekend rentals available. See availability below.	Living Room
	Kitchen: seats 6
	Bedroom #1: 2 twin beds
	Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds
	Bedroom 3: one double bed
	Bedroom 4: 2 twin beds
	Main Bathroom with tub/shower
	Laundry Room & Bathroom with shower
	Porch with picnic table (seats 8) and 2 rocking chairs

 

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2010 SEASON

AVAILABILITY STATUS LAST UPDATE: July 8, 2010

If you cannot find the available dates you want at Pier 121, please let me know. I can put your name on my "standby" list for possible cancellations. Also, I know other owners who rent cottages at Lake Wawasee and perhaps we can help you find another rental cottage for this year.

BEGIN DATE	WEEKLY RENT (7 nights)	WEEKEND OR PARTIAL WEEK (Rate for 2 nights)	Comments & Special Events	AVAILABILITY STATUS
2010:
June 25	$2400		Rental starts noon Sat June 26-- ends noon Thu July 1	RENTED (NB)
July 2	$2600	n/a	Wawasee Fireworks July 3; Syracuse Fireworks July 4	RENTED (DM)
July 9	$2600	n/a		RENTED (MR)
July 16	$2600	n/a		RENTED (KM)
July 23	$2600	n/a		RENTED (LW)
July 30	$2600	n/a		RENTED (LW)
Aug 6	$2100	n/a		RENTED (LW)
Aug 13	$1900	n/a		RENTED (LW)
Aug 20	$1900	n/a	Rented from Aug 20 6pm to Aug 26 noon (6 nights)	RENTED (JS)
Aug 27	$1900	$950 for 2 day weekend; add $225/add'l night	Available Thu Aug 26 6pm to Thu Sept 2 noon. Accepting weekend reservation now.	Open
Sept 2	$1600	$1300 (3 day weekend)	Labor Day Weekend: Rented from Thu Sept 2 6pm to Mon Sept 6 6pm	RENTED (SM)
Sept 6		$650 for 2 nights; add $150 / add'l nights	Available Tues Sept 7 noon to Fri Sept 10 noon	Open
Sept 10	$1300	$700	Add $150 for each additional night	Open
Sept 17	$1300	$700	Add $150 for each additional night	Open
Sept 24	$1100	$650	Add $100 for each additional night	Open
Oct 1	$1100	$650	Add $100 for each additional night	Open
Oct 8	$1100	$650	Add $100 for each additional night	Open
Oct 15	$1100	$650	Add $100 for each additional night	Open
Oct 22	$1100	$650	Add $100 for each additional night	Open

Weekly rentals typically begin Friday at 6pm; checkout is Friday at noon. However, the schedule is somewhat flexible.

RESTRICTIONS: Weekly rental rates are subject to restricitons as outlined in the LEASE AGREEMENT. Failure to comply with the restrictions may result in a deduction from your security deposit; amount deducted subject to owner's discretion.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS -- 100% refund within 45 days of arrival. See LEASE AGREEMENT for details.

SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED -- $500. See LEASE AGREEMENT for details

PAYMENT -- Rental and Security Deposit Payable by Check to confirm you reservation. See LEASE AGREEMENT for details.

RESERVATIONS & QUESTIONS (ask for Mike):
- call 419-215-3874 (mobile...if no answer, leave voicemail)
- call 419-531-6455 (weekday nights...if no answer on mobile)
- call 574-457-5927 (weekends only...if no answer on mobile)
- email:mmessmer@novavisioninc.com

2011 Season:

Families who have previously rented get priority in selecting dates; they have until Jan 30, 2011 to finalize reservations for this season.

On Feb 1, 2011, I begin finalizing reservations from new clients. Priority for new clients is based on the earliest date an email reservation request was sent.

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LEASE AGREEMENT FOR RENTING PIER 121, LAKE WAWASEE

Instructions: print out, complete information, sign, date, enclose payment to:

Mike Messmer 
Pier 121 Reservation
2744 Riva Ridge Road
Toledo, Ohio   43615

REGISTERED GUEST NAME:____________________________________________________

TOTAL GUESTS STAYING OVERNIGHT: ADULTS______________ CHILDREN:____________

LEASE PERIOD: BEGIN: 6:00PM on_______; END: 12:01 PM on____________

TOTAL RENTAL AMOUNT:_______________ (100% due with reservation)

SECURITY DEPOSIT: _$500.00___ (Send separate check with reservation)

FACILITIES -- GUESTS agree to use the premises in a careful and proper manner and not cause damage to the property. At the end of this lease period, GUESTS will vacate the premises on time and leave the propery in as good condition as the beginning of lease period, except for usual wear and tear.

UTILITIES:
a. OWNER shall pay for natural gas, electric, sewer, normal trash pick-up (once per week), local phone service, & lawn maintenance.
b. GUESTS agree to prudently use utilities.

RESTRICTIONS -- rental rate & security deposit are based on compliance with the following; failure to comply with these restrictions may result in deductions from the security deposit (deducted amount subject to OWNER's discretion):
a. No pets.
b. Maximum of 8 guests (adults and children combined) staying overnight.
c. Maximum of 16 guests on the property during the day (9am to 9pm)
a. No subletting.
d. No loud music anytime
e. No access to garage storage area
f. No campfires, fireworks, tents, campers, or recreational vehicles
g. Maintain Evening "Quiet Time" from 11:00 pm to 8:00 am

REFUND POLICY:
a. Cancellations 45 days before scheduled arrival: 100% refund
b. Cancellations within 45 days of scheduled arrival : No refunds unless a replacement rental of the same (or higher) dollar amount is found.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: settlement & return of deposit within 2 weeks after premises are vacated:
a. Damaged items charged at cost to repair; no deductions for normal wear and tear.
b. Items which can't be repaired or missing items will be charged at replacement cost.
c. The trash disposal company requires a fee on some items (car batteries, tires, lumber with exposed nails, bulky items, etc.). Any special fees incurred by GUESTS will be deducted.
d. Long distance telephone calls will be deducted from security deposit.
e. Failure to comply with RESTRICTIONS (noted on this page) may result in deductions as deemed appropriate by the OWNER.

GUESTS PROVIDE:
a. Sheets & pillow cases for beds
b. Dish towels, bath towels & washcloths
c. Phone credit card for long distance phone charges (or call home collect)
d. Bath/hand soap, dish-washing detergent, & laundry detergent
e. Replenish paper towels and toilet paper as needed (initially stocked)
f. Insurance on GUESTS' personal property and belongings
g. Daily & weekly cleaning as needed by GUESTS during their stay
h. Orderly appearance of surrounding grounds and premises

OWNER AND GUESTS AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

_________________________________ REGISTERED GUEST signature___________Date

_________________________________ OWNER signature___________Date

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CHECKLIST:

GUEST provides:
-Sheets/linens for beds: all beds have mattress pads provided
-Cottage: 4 twin beds (38"x72"); 1 double bed (54"x72")
-Cottage Addition: 2 twin beds (38"x72")
-Pillowcases (pillows & blankets provided)
-Bath towels & washcloths (dish towels provided)
-Phone credit card for long distance phone charges (or call home collect)
-Bath/hand soap and dish-washing detergent
-Insurance on guests' personal property and belongings
-Daily & weekly cleaning as needed by guests during their stay
-Orderly appearance of surrounding grounds and premises

Other things for guests to bring:
-Bottled water (if you don't like the taste of conditioned well water)
-Paper towels & toilet paper (dispensers are initially stocked; guests re-stock as needed)
-Disposable plates, cups, & utensils (if you don't plan to do dishes by hand)
-Garbage bags
-Your favorite flag for the flagpole on the lake pier
-Water shoes are not required for wading, but provide an extra measure of protection from occasional zebra mussels, whose shells can cause minor "paper cuts" on tender feet.

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Directions to Pier 121, Lake Wawasee:

a. Take SR 13 to Syracuse, IN

b. Coming from the South, in Syracuse, turn right at the Dairy Queen (3rd traffic light) onto Pickwick Road (heading east). Coming from the North, in Syracuse, turn left at the Dairy Queen (2nd traffic light after crossing the railroad tracks) onto Pickwick Road (heading east).

c. Continue on main road (do not cross railroad tracks) past Wawasee Boat Company to next intersection (Warner) --about 2 miles from Dairy Queen.

d. Turn right on Warner Road; continue past Eli Lilly Estate to "Spinks Condos".

e. Turn right on Seth Ward Road. (Note that the landmark "Spinks Condo" is located at the intersection of Seth Ward and Warner Road)

f. Seth Ward will turn into (at the first 90 degree left turn) Ogdon Point Road; continue for about 1 mile to Sunrise Drive

g. Turn left on Sunrise Drive. Continue about .25 mile to Sunrise Beach entrance, which is marked by a circular turn-around and brick pillars

h. After passing the brick pillars, the Messmer cottage is Pier 120, which is the 6th cottage on the right. The rental cottage (Pier 121) is the 7th cottage on the right.

i. The cottage address is:

11524 N. Sunrise Drive
Syracuse, IN 46567

j. PIER 121 TELEPHONE (2010): 574-457-8056
( The cottage phone number may change each year).

k. If you get lost, ask for directions to Pier 121. Most of the local people are familiar with the pier designations. Other telephone contacts:

OWNER:

Mike Messmer:
..Mobile........ 419-215-3874 (call this number first)
..Lake.... ......574-457-5927 (summer only)
Home (Ohio): 419-531-6455

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