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 (minimum 2 nights): - 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. We offer optional linen service for an addtional fee of $15/bed. 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 sleeps 2 people;1 bathroom (w/shower) BR#4: 2 twin beds 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 (no dishwasher). Living Room: TV (32") digital with remote control, satellite TV, DVD, 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 4 lawn chairs, 2 lawn loungers, portable gas grill (gas included). Swimming & wading from 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: [email protected] Longer 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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2017 AVAILABILITY STATUS LAST UPDATE: July 18, 2024

Rental Rates are your total cost (cleaning and sales tax included); some discounts may apply for multiple weeks. Rents are subject to change without notice.

Bed linen and towel service is NOT included in the rates below. If bed linens are required, add $20/bed (6 twins + 1 double) or $100 for all beds. Add $50 for towel service.

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	RENT WEEKLY* (7 nights)	WEEKEND**	Comments & Special Events	AVAILABILITY STATUS
2017:
July 14		n/a	Arrive: Fri 6pm; Depart: Fri noon	RENTED (LW)
July 21		n/a	Arrive: Fri 6pm; Depart: Fri noon	RENTED (LW)
July 28		n/a	Arrive: Fri 6pm; Depart: Fri noon	RENTED (DM)
Aug 4		n/a	Arrive: Fri 6pm; Depart: Fri noon	RENTED (DH)
Aug 11-13		$1200 Fri 6p-Sun 6p	Weekend only	Open
Aug 14-22				RENTED (AM)
Aug 22-25	$1200	$1200 Tue noon-Fri noon	Arrive: Tue noon; Depart Fri noon	Open
Aug 25	$2400*	$1300 Fri 6p-Sun 6p	Weekdays: $375/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open
Sept 1			Labor Day -- 3 day Weekend Arrive: Fri 6p; Depart Mon 6p	RENTED (RL)
Sept 5		$800 Tues noon to Friday noon	Weekdays: $350/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open
Sept 8	$1500*	$800 Fri 6p to Sun 6p	Weekdays: $350/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open
Sept 15-16	$1500*	$450 Fri 6p to Sat 6p	Weekdays: $350/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open
Sept 17-23			Arrive Sun 1pm; Depart Sat noon	RENTED (MH)
Sept 24		$800 Mon noon-Fri noon	Weekdays: $350/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open
Sept 29	$1500*	$800 Fri 6p to Sun 6p	Weekdays: $350/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open
Other Oct Weeks*	$1500*	$800 Fri 6p to Sun 6p	Weekdays: $350/night 2 night minimum Add $250 for each additional night	Open

*Weekly rentals typically begin Friday at 6pm; checkout is Friday at noon. However, for weeks noted, the schedule is more flexible.

** Check in for 'weekend only' rental is Friday 6pm. Checkout is Sunday at 6 pm, unless noted otherwise. For a weekday rental (Monday through Friday), the usual check in is Monday at noon with checkout on Friday at noon.

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:[email protected]

 

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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)

OPTIONAL LINEN SERVICE (owner to provide sheets and pillow cases for all beds): add $100.00
- 6 twins and 1 double bed

SECURITY DEPOSIT: _$500.00___ (Send separate check with reservation -- only cashed if needed)

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
h. No firearms on the property

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. 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

PROPERTY ACCESS: This property is currently FOR SALE and listed with a realtor.
a. Guests agree to allow inside access during their stay for prospective buyers as requested by the owner
b. Guests are not required to allow inside access to prospects who are not approved by the owner.
c. Owner agrees to minimize disruptions and only allow inside access for serious buyers.

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 by owner)
-Bath towels & washcloths (dish towels provided by owner)
-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 -- no dish washer)
-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:

1) Coming from Syracuse Indiana:

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 rental cottage address is:

11524 N. Sunrise Drive
Syracuse, IN 46567

j. PIER 121 TELEPHONE (2011): 574-457-5282
( 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 are listed below:

2) Coming from Highway 6

a. Turn south on County Road 43 and continue on County Road 43 for 2.3 miles (do not cross the railroad tracks)

b. Turn right (west) on County Road 1250; continue for 1.3 miles

c. Turn left (south) on Bishop Road. After driving 0.5 miles, you will be at the intersection (and stop sign) of Seth Ward Road and Eli Lilly Road. (Note: when you crossed the railroad tracks, Bishop Road changes to Seth Ward Road).

d. At the intersection (and stop sign) of Seth Ward Road and Eli Lilly Road, continue striaght.

e. Follow instructions from "f to k" above in section #1.

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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