Is Historical School House with Lake James chain access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Historical School House with Lake James chain access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Historical School House with Lake James chain access located?

Located in the heart of Angola, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Trine University, Zollner Golf Club and Center For Performing Arts. Lions Park and Booth Lake are also within 15 minutes.

About the area

Located in Angola, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pokagon State Park and Ball Lake Nature Preserve, while Center For Performing Arts and Pleasant Lake History Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Angola Motor Speedway, or consider a night out at Red Barn Acres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fascinating old place

The main part of the house is a historic gem. Lots of room for our whole family.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

3 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This an older home with unique character. Plenty of bedroom space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it overall.

Very eclectic and cozy! Loved the architecture and was very easy to access and communicate with owners. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys trip

Stayed at house for bachelor party. Big yard to hang out in and play games. Very interesting house with cool historical background. Perfect place for large groups because it has so many rooms to sleep in.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol F.

30 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of history

The property would benefit from a thorough cleaning. We needed to purchase more towels…there was only one towel per person. Everyone had their own space to sleep, which was great. It was overall an enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

19 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend!

Our granddaughter was getting married at Cold Springs Resort so I was looking for a place that would accommodate 8 adults comfortably. At the time I looked this was the only listing that came up, and I was really excited about it. Needless to say it did not disappoint! Plenty of space, character and history! What a perfect weekend all around!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

S B.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

About what was expected

It was a very old property. It could use new sheets and bed coverings. Some of the dishes seemed like they were put away dirty. All of our communications were pleasant.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen J S.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting old Victorian in a quiet neighborhood

This large old house is a work-in-progress. With 5 bedrooms, there was plenty of room for my family- 4 adults & 2 children (6 & 12). Bedrooms were spacious and quiet, but the mattresses were uncomfortable for 3 of the adults. 3 full bathrooms were a nice surprise. The kitchen was small, but very well equipped. Multiple floor levels posed a tripping hazard for older adults /younger kids. The air conditioning was a welcome feature in the 90+ heat. We all enjoyed the atmosphere of the old place. Once it is fully restored, it will be lovely!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Trina B., Evansville, IN

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

school house rock

A couple hours of yard work/cleanup would make the initial impression much better. There was a pile of yard junk in the covered area on the garage. The perimeter of the yard was overgrown. Nothing a couple hours of weeding and trimming wouldn't fix. It had been raining there for several days. Yard work can easily get ahead of you when that happens. Due to the rain, there were some funky smells. They dissipated during the week, with the help of fans and a/c units with dehumidifiers. Owner was great and responded quickly when called about a minor electrical shortage. She was also great with a slip for the boat we had for the week. Very helpful and super considerate! One thought, there are several small level differences in room entries and up the stairs. If you have toddlers with you, you might want to bring a safety gate for their protection and your relaxation level! Great character in the school house. Love the pictures and history left for us to read!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding stay

We had a great time at the historical school house. Lots of space and room for everyone to hang out and not feel cramped. Big yard and patio area allowed us to keep the fun going outside as well. Highly recommend this property for future vacations.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily S.

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

needs a clean out

I hate to leave a negative review but the lack of cleanliness and the assortment of old, rundown furniture can't be overlooked! This historic school itself is really awesome- the actual structure of the original part with the refurbished wood floors. Why the current owner would fill it with a TON of rundown couches, coffee tables, chairs, lamps from the 60's, 70's, 80's is just weird! Then adding a bunch of fake plants and bowls of pinecones that are never dusted- why? There was dust everywhere and all the plates, utensils etc had to be rewashed before using because they felt sticky. The bathrooms were clean and we didn't mind the funkiness of the pink 50's tile in one or the red sink, textured wallpaper 60's vibe of one of the others but one of the toilets wouldn't flush properly and that is a problem. The icky 70's addition onto the original schoolhouse should be closed off. It's off-putting, especially entering the house that way. Why not use the beautiful original front door? When you enter through the addition, it immediately smells like mildew and we found out why when it rained: water seeps in that entry door on to the carpet. The upstairs bedroom was the only room that felt open and airy because the windows actually open (unlike downstairs) and it's not overrun with old furniture. BUT take it a step further and get new curtains and fan and get rid of the dusty blinds and old fan! Has so much potential but needs a major clean out!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jack F.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great intern location

This property was convenient and met all our needs. The owners are pleasant to deal with. It is easy to reach all area attractions and restaurants.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan M.

21 Jul 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion Visit

Proximity was great for a family reunion on Lake James. We enjoyed the space and had a great time visiting. While we enjoyed the history of the school house, we wish it had been cleaned a bit more thoroughly. Thanks for helping us make the family reunion!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

22 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

The property was very unquice. The living room was amazing it afforded a space for all of us to sit comfortably and be together in one room. Their was plenty of beds and bathrooms that you never had to wait when one was in use.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jarrell W.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Rain, rain go away. Yea, it did.

We all agreed we would bypass properties that say “historic “ The property is great for …., but not us. The was only one TV and all the lights outlets had low wattage bulbs. Mildew was a problem in one bathroom. Furniture is a bit worn but there is plenty of it. Yet we still had a good time cause the place was big enough for the 10 of us.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mary G.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of space for our big family

We had 8 adults and an infant. It’s not easy finding places to accommodate such a large group. This property had plenty of space and we really enjoyed playing games outdoors under the lights. Though no fault of the owners we watched a neighbors car get repo’d last night. We loved the character of this historic property. Being an older home there were some minor maintenance and/or cleaning issues that needed attending to, but nothing that negatively affected our stay. We appreciated that the owner brought a high chair and crockpot for us to use and allowed us to check in earlier than the stated check-in time. The property is right by (one block) Trine University on a huge lot with a nice yard and fire pit. The kitchen had lots of dishes, utensils and cook/bakeware. The linens were of nice quality. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

16 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun and Unique House

We enjoyed our stay. Close to many attractions including golf, lakes and bars. Very unique home

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

10 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. The fire pit was fun. The owner was very responsive. Was a great “meet in the middle place” to get together.

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