Quaint Apartment - 10 Min from Turkey Run and Shades, Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Quaint Apartment - 10 Min from Turkey Run and Shades, Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

Q: Where is Quaint Apartment - 10 Min from Turkey Run and Shades, Pet Friendly located?

Situated in Waveland, this apartment building is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Waveland and within 9 mi (15 km) of Shades State Park and Turkey Run State Park. Narrows Bridge is 9 mi (14.4 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

May 28, 2025

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Clean and well maintained.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Nov 8, 2024

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Getaway

We had a very enjoyable time. The accommodations were perfect for what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris Z.

Nov 30, 2024

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Schoolhouse

Nice cute place to stay. Roomy with a full kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Oct 6, 2024

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Absolutely phenomenal, would rent again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

strawberry

Oct 11, 2023

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The host was so helpful and understanding, the property was clean and spacious.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

thomas f.

Jul 5, 2024

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Disliked: Listing accuracy

Working in the area

Property was clean and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Oct 21, 2023

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Loved it very unique, clean, plenty of space, the owner did a great job designing this old schoolhouse .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

May 12, 2024

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Awesome Experience

Terrific place to stay. More than makes up for being off the beaten path. Close to Turkey Run park and 15 miles from Crawfordville. Extraordinary amount of amenities. Must put on your to-do list.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Sep 29, 2024

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Quick trip to Shades State Park

I visit the area about once a year. I often camp, and on shorter trips I’ve stayed at a hotel in Crawfordsville until this year. The Schoolhouse property was perfect for my need. Right off 47 in Waveland, very convenient for getting to Shades or Turkey Run State Parks. Quite a unique property, it was super comfortable and clean. I am already planning next year’s stay here. It was perfect for my needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Apr 21, 2024

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Unique Place

We were curious about the accomodations, but really liked it! As a retired school adyministrator, it felt familiar.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Jul 15, 2024

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All we needed

Nothing fancy here, but the property had everything we needed (except a hair dryer, which we happened to bring along so it wasn't a problem) for a short stay, plus it was fund to stay in what used to be a school. Ingenious redevelopment of this property to put a solid structure to good use. Best of luck with success with the property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina E.

Jun 8, 2024

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Hidden gem!

We stumbled on this VRBO property while looking for somewhere to stay close to Turkey Run State Park. It exceeded our expectations in so many ways! Very clean, and the kids were tickled by the extra access to the gym and game area. It was a very easy drive to both Shades and Turkey Run, and the one morning it rained there were DVDs provided that kept us all content to hang out inside watching a movie and playing. Overall it was a unique and cool VRBO that we'll be saving for a repeat trip in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Jul 23, 2023

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Perfect weekend getaway for the family

Staying at the Schoolhouse was a wonderfully unique experience, a fully furnished apartment inside the office of an old elementary school. Charles, property owner, was great with communications and hospitality. Super family friendly and pet friendly with seemingly endless amenities, great location near two state parks, Waveland Lake and canoeing/kayaking on Sugar creek. Walking distance to community park, public library, quaint downtown restaurants and shops. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Jul 30, 2024

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So Happy We Found This Place

This was our second stay at Schoolhouse BNB and we are hoping to make it an annual tradition. Love the amenities of the schoolhouse and appreciate the mix of modern design with the original school touches. Might not be everyone’s taste but for those looking for a fun outdoorsy trip to the Turkey Run area, it’s perfect. Conveniently located by a few parks. The town of Waveland itself does not have much to offer but the proximity to many attractions makes it well worth it. The owner of this property is very receptive and attentive. Looking forward to making more memories here in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Oct 21, 2023

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Unique place to stay

We decided at last minute to stay here instead of camping at Turkey Run due to weather uncertainties. It was a fun, memorable place to stay. Perfect for my husband and I plus our dog. Bed was comfortable. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. Unique way to convert the administration offices of an elementary school into an apartment. Close to both Shades and Turkey Run!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Nov 9, 2023

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Unique Property

This is a unique property that allows you to use some of the ancillary features at the facility. We really enjoyed playing pool and shuffleboard. The site is located in the middle of covered bridge country and near Shades and Turkey Run and was a great base for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Jul 4, 2024

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Great family stay!

Most unique VRBO we've ever stayed at!! Very clean, lots of unexpected activities and cute gift from the owner! This schoolhouse property is such a cool idea. We spent our days hiking at Turkey Run State Park/Shades State Park and our evenings at the Schoolhouse. There are so many things to do...we had access to billiards, foosball, shuffleboard, ping pong and the entire gymnasium at the school. The activities are set up throughout the hallways and in the gym which also had basketballs, etc. for our use. On our next trip to Turkey Run, we will definitely be staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

May 19, 2024

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Such a cool idea for a VRBO!

The school office was the perfect size for the 2 of us. We could not get over the uniqueness and the great idea. Everything was very, very clean. Towels and sheets were bright white and the faint smell of bleach is refreshing. There wasn't much to do or see around the immediate town, but the 2 state parks within 15 minutes were both fantastic. The hosts were great, they left an adorable welcome gift bag and were very quick to communicate.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

May 2, 2024

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Turkey Run

The property was as expected. Very clean. Very easy to find. Close enough to Turkey Run, and other small towns. Ideal location for antiquing. Plenty of space for my dogs and their kennels. Even a large enough yard for them to run. The only negative, for us, was that we both like to cook at home, and we were limited with cookware. Though, side note, the host left us this cute "grab bag".

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

May 15, 2023

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Awesome games

Our family of four had a great Mother's Day weekend stay here. Sat we did hikes at Turkey Run and Sun hike at Shades. Since there were no other events scheduled at the venue, in the evenings we had a blast playing all the games: basketball, pool, pingpong, shuffleboard, and Foosball. We were comfortable in the condo but being able to use the bigger table for eating in the common area was a big plus since we ate breakfast and dinner there. This is definitely a fun place to stay and I will recommend it to family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

Jun 13, 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Pleasantly inisual

We were very comfortable in this space and appreciated the additional recreation. It was fun to learn about your business. We found only two things we were lacking during our stay. A sheet/baking pan and some sharp knives. You may want to remind people to lock themselves in at night as this is not usually a concern and was nearly an afterthought for us. Ingenious and well thought out. Attention to detail made all the difference. Will recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Sep 2, 2024

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Unique Historical Place

Very unique remodel of an old elementary school! They left a lot of the original aspects of the school in tact while modernizing it and making it practical for use as an BNB as well as storage, a recording studio and a place to host others special events. The BNB is in what was the principal's and administrative offices, nurse's office and teacher's lounge. It's very spacious, about the size of a 2 bedroom apartment. They have pretty much all the amenities you need. You also have access to the gym (basketball and ping pong) and the hall area which has pool, shuffleboard and foosball. We hiked at Turkey Run State Park during the day and enjoyed playing games together at the schoolhouse during the evenings. They even allowed us to bring our small dog for no extra fee. They have all the items you need to cook meals here. The host also left us a gift bag with a hand written note which added a really nice personal touch.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Nov 26, 2023

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Interesting site close to hiking

What a great use of an old school. The apartment was converted from the offices of an old elementary school. My daughter got a kick out of staying in the principal's office. We booked this for a weekend hiking trip at Turkey Run. The location is close to Turkey Run and Shades. It was quiet and private. It was super clean and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen allowed us to cook breakfast before we went out hiking. We also liked being close enough to come back for a mid-day break. Communication with Charles was easy. Apartment was dog friendly as well. We didn't get to hike in Shades because of the weather, so we'll definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Oct 15, 2023

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We stayed here two nights for the Covered Bridge festival and loved it! Check in was easy and Charles was quick to respond with any questions. The apartment was very clean and I feel the amenities went above and beyond, there was coffee, creamer, sugar, water and soda! Other places I have stayed have bare minimum. It was a quick 15-20 minute drive to Rockville for the festival and there is a good cafe right there in town for breakfast. We had the whole school to ourselves and there was a cool game room area. I would definitely stay here again, if I had any suggestions it would be to have outside lighting. At night, it was a dark neighborhood and there was no outside lights so it was hard to see when trying to unlock the outside doors.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Apr 11, 2023

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

This is a very unique place to stay, it's the only apt. in a wonderfully refurbished Elementary School, Waveland Elementary. The school has an interesting past and it now houses not just the apt. but several venues as well. The caretaker, Charles, was a great young man easy to communicate with and answered our requests/questions in a timely manner. My only complaint would be that after a day of visiting Turkey Run S.P. the only place to rest was a small love seat set in front of the TV. There wasn't a coffee table or end table to use. The kitchen was very spacious with a two seat table, coffee, sweetener and creamer were provided along with bottled water. Bedrooms were also spacious and beds very comfortable every thing very clean. Our 2 cats were able to stay with us too. I would recommend this apt. to a couple or a family with perhaps two children. Thanks for a happy stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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