. I was just crashing for one night but I wish I could have stayed longer. This place had absolutely everything I needed, down to grilling utensils and firewood . I'd recommend it! read more

Dockside Lake Resort - Resorts Near Me - Monticello, Indiana

I never imagined I would be writing a review like this. Our family has been vacationing at Indiana Beach since the 1970s, and for the past 10 years, we've stayed at Dockside Inn. We book our vacation nearly a year in advance because we know how quickly everything fills up. Until this year, we had always enjoyed staying here. Unfortunately, this experience ended a family tradition that has spanned generations. When we arrived on Sunday, we unloaded all of our luggage, groceries, and belongings before discovering that our room had not been properly cleaned. The sheets had food residue, dirt, and hair on them. There was dirt and debris throughout the room, including under the beds and under the sink. The room did not feel clean or sanitary, and the blankets had a strong, unpleasant odor that made us uncomfortable using them. We immediately contacted the owner, sent photos, and respectfully explained what we found. Around 11:00 p.m., we were told housekeeping could not come that night and would come the following morning. That meant we had no choice but to spend our first night sleeping on top of the bedding because we were not comfortable sleeping in it. The next morning, housekeeping changed the sheets and brought new blankets. However, as we continued unpacking and using the room, we continued finding additional dirt and debris, including under the sink. I contacted the owner again to make it clear that I did not expect to be charged any cleaning or damage fees for a room that was already in that condition when we arrived. Then, at 9:05 p.m., we received a message telling us we had to be out by 11:00 a.m. the following morning. Less than 14 hours' notice. During one of the busiest weeks of the summer. After we had already unpacked everything, stocked the room with groceries, and tried to make the best of the situation. The owner gave us numbers for local motels, but none could accommodate our entire family because they were all booked. We then reserved a VRBO, only to have that reservation fall through the next morning. After hours of searching, we finally found an Airbnb, but due to limited availability, our family vacation had to be cut short by an entire day. Our group included an 80-year-old family member with significant mobility limitations, a family member with Type 1 diabetes, and a family member with epilepsy. Packing everything back up, moving all of our groceries, relocating everyone, and scrambling to find somewhere to stay created an unbelievable amount of unnecessary stress. The issues extended beyond our room. The community grills were in poor condition, with several appearing broken and not properly maintained. The pool water was cloudy, and there was a dead mouse caught in the pool filter with a very strong odor. We have included photos of these conditions so others can see exactly what we experienced. The most heartbreaking part is that we never demanded anything unreasonable. We simply expected a clean room. We reported the problem immediately, provided photos, gave the owner the opportunity to correct it, and hoped to enjoy the week-long vacation we had planned nearly a year in advance. Instead, we spent our vacation worrying about where we would sleep, packing everything back up, searching for another place to stay during one of the busiest weeks of the year, and losing valuable vacation time. To make matters even worse, one of the Ryans told me, "I would suggest not coming back." After years of staying here and supporting this property, those words were heartbreaking. This isn't just about one dirty room. It's about how loyal returning guests were treated after reporting a legitimate concern. We weren't looking for special treatment; we were looking for basic cleanliness, professionalism, and respect. We are posting the photos and screenshots of our conversations so people can see exactly what we experienced and make their own decision. Our family's Indiana Beach tradition began in the 1970s. Dockside Inn had been part of that tradition for the past decade. Sadly, because of this experience, that tradition has come to an end. We will not be returning. read more

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We just stayed there for the 3rd time and it was yet another AMAZING stay. This is the ONLY place in Monticello that my family and I will stay at. We just had our family reunion there this past Saturday and Keli was so accommodating. We even ordered our reunion shirts from her and she had them ready at check in! The best resort in the area! Keli the owner is absolutely amazing! We have seen every cottage and motel they have and each and everyone of them are updated and beautiful! We have been there twice and have 2 more stays booked this year and the whole resort booked next year for our family reunion! We love you Keli! read more

Dockside Lake Resort - Resorts Near Me - Monticello, Indiana

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Impressed by my stay at this little resort! We stayed less than 24 hours but wow what a nice get away it was. The cottage was perfect for 4 people and even had a grill. There is also a nice area with a fire Pitt that is shared, but since we were the only ones there it was even better. read more

The hotel room in which we stayed needs improvements. The carpet was dirty and had stains. The bathroom had a deteriorated area in the middle which caused the floor to have a dip in it. My husband said if this didn't get fixed, it's going to get to the point someone will fall through it and hurt themselves. The owner didn't seem to think there was any danger in it as it now was. Doesn't matter that my husband is a professional carpenter and knows what he is talking about. She provided an explanation as to how a previous client's child caused the deterioration but so what? Why didn't she turn around and use the money she charged them for damages and fix it instead of putting future clients at risk of injury? There was an electric outlet that was coming loose which could cause a fire. The mattress was not comfortable at all. You could feel the springs from the bed. Walls were thin and you could hear everything the neighbors did despite having the AC running. Some of the amenities were nice but excuses were made as to why the kayaks and paddle boats were not cleaned for guests that wanted to use them. We had to clean them ourselves. read more

Best place to stay for many years; but recently was purchased and the new owner has made it EVEN BETTER! All cabins have been renovated, painted, and upgraded. Nice personal touches throughout. Super clean heated pool and nice area with picnic tables and two fire pits overlooking the lake for s'mores at night! It's the little things that make it over-the-top: golf cart rides to the boardwalk, karaoke poolside on occasion, a large selection of bicycles for the kiddies, fishing poles, basketball, bags, the list goes on! The only downside is you take a gamble on what kind of neighbors you may share a wall with in the hotel section; the walls are very thin. Take a chance tho, your stay will be awesome here. read more