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Blue Door Cottages

5212 NW Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN 47960
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Naperville, Illinois
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

We went there at the beginning of October just looking for a friend getaway on a great value! We enjoyed the boat for a few hours, the guys golfed at Tippecanoe (which was amazing) and the gals enjoyed the winery tour at Whyte Horse winery! The fire pits were amazing (and perfect for a cool October evening), we grilled steaks... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

We had our family reunion in late July at Blue Door Cottages--it suited our needs very well. The rooms are compact, but overall it was a good value for the price--$165 a night for a little house that sleeps 5 was a good value for us. We've stayed at a few places at Indiana Beach--this is by far the best... More

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Joliet, Illinois
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012

First time in years visiting Indiana Beach for a family get together. We have decided to stay at Blue Door Cottages from all the updated pictures compared to others in the area. Looks are Deceiving! Appeared smaller than in the photos. First thing we noticed was a sign posted on the Fridge stating everything in the cabin and the HIGH... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2012 via mobile

We stayed for 3 nights. Very cute from outside. Very small on inside. Looks cleaner & more updated in pictures. Floors,fans filthy. Stains on bathroom floor. When taking a shower the lights flicker on & off. We went to indiana beach one night & left the light on in our cabin. When we got home there were bugs everywhere in... More

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LafayetteIN
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

A lot smaller than what we thought it would be. We stayed in a 1 bedroom with a sleeping alcove & had to leave bedroom door open because of only one window unit & the alcove is right by bedroom which could be uncomfortable if you are not with family. Bathroom showed some wear & tear on tiles & the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

I am a Monticello native and travel back to the community fairly often. Lodging can be a tricky proposition in Monticello because most of the properties are "of a certain age" and haven't been properly cared for or updated to modern standards. Blue Door Cottages is a best bet for this market- what might constitute "average" rankings elsewhere equates to... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

I recently stayed at Blue Door Cottages for a family get together and was disappointed. Being a commercial pilot, I am used to having mediocre accommodations, but this was on the verge of unacceptable. From the outside, the cottages are adorable, appear well-kept and are arranged in a convenient U-shape, allowing easy access to each cottage. Inside, however, is a... More

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Smithfield Il
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

Very nice place. Small pool but great for the little ones. Fresh looking rooms. Much nicer than most in that area. Did not like the towel situation. For what you pay you should be able to get clean towels every day. Did not like the hair l found on the drain in the bath tub when we got there. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011

Called in with every question I could possibly think of before confirming. Steve was very nice and answered any questions I asked. When we arrived the room was just like the pictures online. It was clean and had everything I could use for the stay to move around the kitchen with ease. My kids loved the place because the bed... More

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Glen Carbon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

We stayed at the BDC with my family as well as my husbands 3 siblings and thier families along with my mother-in-law. In total we had 5, beautiful, clean and well maintaned units. My daughter "lost" her new Nintendo DSi while we were there and did not realize it until we got home, which was 5 hours away. She thought... More

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Address: 5212 NW Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN 47960
Region: United States > Indiana > Monticello
Amenities:
Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 Speciality lodging in Monticello

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