Food Scene
The Sleepy Owl is just a short drive North from the cottage and it is one of the local's favorite places to dine. Summer evenings are typically busy here so get here early or make a reservation to ensure you can get in!
18 locals recommend
Sleepy Owl Supper Club
11374 IN-13The Sleepy Owl is just a short drive North from the cottage and it is one of the local's favorite places to dine. Summer evenings are typically busy here so get here early or make a reservation to ensure you can get in!
Want to grab a quick coffee before you start your long day of antiquing? Stop by The River in the Castle building to get a cup o' joe to-go or stay for breakfast!
7 locals recommend
The River Coffeehouse
127 S Main StWant to grab a quick coffee before you start your long day of antiquing? Stop by The River in the Castle building to get a cup o' joe to-go or stay for breakfast!
One of my personal favorites in the lake area! You can enjoy your meal on the patio outside, which sits right on the channel to Lake Wawasee. This place gets busy in the summer so make sure to budget a bit of a wait time in if you're hitting it during the peak hours.
13 locals recommend
The Pier & Back Porch
702 E Lake View RdOne of my personal favorites in the lake area! You can enjoy your meal on the patio outside, which sits right on the channel to Lake Wawasee. This place gets busy in the summer so make sure to budget a bit of a wait time in if you're hitting it during the peak hours.
Maria's serves great breakfasts with large portions. They're usually pretty busy on weekend mornings so you may have to wait a few minutes, but it's one of the few local spots for large breakfasts for families.
10 locals recommend
Maria's House of Pancakes
104 E Esterbrook DrMaria's serves great breakfasts with large portions. They're usually pretty busy on weekend mornings so you may have to wait a few minutes, but it's one of the few local spots for large breakfasts for families.
Just want to stay in tonight but you don't feel like cooking? Bourbon Street will deliver pizza to the cottage so all you have to do is place an order!
7 locals recommend
Bourbon Street Pizza (North Webster)
643 N Main StJust want to stay in tonight but you don't feel like cooking? Bourbon Street will deliver pizza to the cottage so all you have to do is place an order!
Parks & Nature
The Tri-County Wildlife area has several ponds for fishing or picnics as well as roads (gravel and paved) to bike, jog, or walk along.
Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area
8432 N 850 EThe Tri-County Wildlife area has several ponds for fishing or picnics as well as roads (gravel and paved) to bike, jog, or walk along.
Robinson Lake is located among the 59 acres of this little known resource area. Hiking, cross-county skiing, mushroom hunting, berry and nut gathering and nature study are all common uses of this park. Some camping permitted in designated areas.
Deniston Resource Area
Robinson Lake is located among the 59 acres of this little known resource area. Hiking, cross-county skiing, mushroom hunting, berry and nut gathering and nature study are all common uses of this park. Some camping permitted in designated areas.
Looking to enjoy some peace and quiet in the great outdoors? Pisgah Marsh Boardwalk offers wildlife watching as well as fishing on Durham Lake.
Pisgah Marsh Nongame Area
Looking to enjoy some peace and quiet in the great outdoors? Pisgah Marsh Boardwalk offers wildlife watching as well as fishing on Durham Lake.
Entertainment & Activities
Dixie Boat
401 S Dixie DrCome see the famous Dixie Boat that tours around Webster Lake.
Want to rent a bike to ride around the local wildlife preserve? How about rent a kayak to tool around the lake and enjoy the outdoors? Pedals and Paddles has you covered with various rental and purchase options.
9 locals recommend
Pedals & Paddles
105 E Esterbrook DrWant to rent a bike to ride around the local wildlife preserve? How about rent a kayak to tool around the lake and enjoy the outdoors? Pedals and Paddles has you covered with various rental and purchase options.
The North Webster Town Park is located on the shore of Lake Webster. There is a small sandy beach, swing for adults, a picnic shelter which is used to host various musical activities as well as picnics, and public piers to bring in boats. Next to the park is the official dock of the Dixie Paddle Boat and Lakeview Restaurant. It's a great place to relax!
405 S Dixie Dr
The North Webster Town Park is located on the shore of Lake Webster. There is a small sandy beach, swing for adults, a picnic shelter which is used to host various musical activities as well as picnics, and public piers to bring in boats. Next to the park is the official dock of the Dixie Paddle Boat and Lakeview Restaurant. It's a great place to relax!
If you didn't bring your boat, Fisherman's Cove offers boat rentals by the half day, full day, and week. Complete your lake living experience with a boat ride around Webster Lake!
6 locals recommend
Fishermans Cove
340 E Huntington StIf you didn't bring your boat, Fisherman's Cove offers boat rentals by the half day, full day, and week. Complete your lake living experience with a boat ride around Webster Lake!
Shopping
Looking for some quintessential antique adventures? Heart of the Lakes has more than enough to keep you occupied for the afternoon.
6 locals recommend
Heart of the Lakes Antique
132 N Main StLooking for some quintessential antique adventures? Heart of the Lakes has more than enough to keep you occupied for the afternoon.
This is a great local spot to find repurposed and upcycled furniture and goods as well.
Junque N Trunk Resale And Upholstery
214 N Main StThis is a great local spot to find repurposed and upcycled furniture and goods as well.
Providing a bit of an alternative to the antique stores in the area, Tangibles sells second-hand and consignment furniture with unique flair.
Tangibles Resale and Consignment
111 S Harrison StProviding a bit of an alternative to the antique stores in the area, Tangibles sells second-hand and consignment furniture with unique flair.
The Shipshewana flea market can be found in the heart of Amish country. Enjoy the culture and the food while you're there. They also have many other shopping opportunities in addition to the flea market. Shipshewana is a regional cultural staple.
81 locals recommend
Shipshewana
The Shipshewana flea market can be found in the heart of Amish country. Enjoy the culture and the food while you're there. They also have many other shopping opportunities in addition to the flea market. Shipshewana is a regional cultural staple.
Essentials
Need to do some laundry while you're away from home? This laundromat is a simple 2 minute drive just down the road. They also offer drop off and pickup laundry service.
Scrub-A-Dub
624 N Main StNeed to do some laundry while you're away from home? This laundromat is a simple 2 minute drive just down the road. They also offer drop off and pickup laundry service.
Hopefully your vacation goes smoothly, but for any serious bumps and bruises, you can head here for attention.
North Webster Medical Clinic
614 N Main StHopefully your vacation goes smoothly, but for any serious bumps and bruises, you can head here for attention.
Open from 6 AM to Midnight daily to service all your early morning and late night cravings - or if you just want to stay in and cook instead of going out to eat.
10 locals recommend
New Market
726 S Huntington StOpen from 6 AM to Midnight daily to service all your early morning and late night cravings - or if you just want to stay in and cook instead of going out to eat.
The post office is just around the corner if you feel like sending a postcard back home!
United States Postal Service
623 N Main StThe post office is just around the corner if you feel like sending a postcard back home!
The local Napa store has a friendly, helpful staff if any vehicle problems should occur during your during.
NAPA Auto Parts
104 S Main StThe local Napa store has a friendly, helpful staff if any vehicle problems should occur during your during.
CVS is the local convenience store and pharmacy just a few minutes drive from the cottage.
13 locals recommend
CVS
7330 Lima RdCVS is the local convenience store and pharmacy just a few minutes drive from the cottage.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nothing super exceptional, but it's one of the few local bar joints that is a cultural experience for sure.
Lucky's Tavern
560 S Main StNothing super exceptional, but it's one of the few local bar joints that is a cultural experience for sure.
A local bar / restaurant with family seating throughout the day and evening and then transforms into a local nightlife hotspot including jukebox and pool tables.
18 locals recommend
The Frog Tavern
1116 South Harkless DriveA local bar / restaurant with family seating throughout the day and evening and then transforms into a local nightlife hotspot including jukebox and pool tables.
Chubbie's is a family-friendly restaurant turned-bar at night with bowling alleys available during most hours throughout the day.
8 locals recommend
Chubbies Pub And Grub
1201 S Huntington StChubbie's is a family-friendly restaurant turned-bar at night with bowling alleys available during most hours throughout the day.
The Moonraker may be a pub, but the food is always delicious! Hours vary a little depending on the season so check to make sure they're open before you go.
Moonraker Pub
110 N Jefferson StThe Moonraker may be a pub, but the food is always delicious! Hours vary a little depending on the season so check to make sure they're open before you go.