I was a bit nervous staying here since most of the places in Monticello are well lets just say old and less maintenance. This place went beyond and above my expectations. The staff (I believe Steve) was a very nice guy. I stayed in Bungalow 5 with another couple. The first day we went to the amusement park and had a great time but thunderstorms kicked in which temporarily closed down the park (Indiana Beach). This turned out to be great. we all went back to the Bungalow and ordered pizza and watched a movie. After a movie the storms was over so we started up a fire and roasted marshmallows. This was so romantic. All the other guests from the other cabins were out along their bungalows too. The next morning we all went went for a swim in the nicely kept swim pool. I loved this place and find it hard to believe that someone had a complaint. Trust me I am not always a generous reviewer unless the place truly deserves it and trust me it DOES. Just remember no pets under any circumstances.

Stayed for memorial day weekend 2011. The on site manager (Steve) went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for a great trip. The pool, play area for the kids, grills, and firepits made for a fun and easy trip with our children. We really enjoyed being able to dock right across the street (the staff at Jake's even allowed me to plug in an extension cord to charge my trolling battery). Cottages were clean and comfortable (more than enough room for a family of 4 in a bungalow). We are already planning another trip with our extended family.

Our family stayed 3 days in the Big Cabana and a double bungalow. We were celebrating a graduation from Purdue University with a mini family reunion. The cottages were well designed with plenty of space for everyone to be together or to be seperate, whichever they wanted to do. We put all the adults in the big cabana and the "kids" - twenty somethings - in the double bungalow. The kids could stay up late watching movies and the adults were able to turn in earlier. It rained so we didn't get to use the fire pits, but the area with the fire pits and the picnic tables is quite large and it would have easily accommdated all of us. We had plenty of dishes, towels and bed linens. They provide hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, trash bags and toilet paper - we are used to bringing this stuff ourselves, so that was a savings and one less thing to forget. The owners were very friendly and eager to make our stay enjoyable. We purchased discounted tickets from them to Indiana Beach - only $22.00 per person for unlimited rides - and we had a great time at the park. So early in the season, it was not crowded and we never had to wait long for a ride. We hope to come back in warmer weather and rent a boat and enjoy the lake. The bridge across the lake to the cottage is being repaired and it is closed, so there was a detour we had to take around the lake to get there, but the owners were sure to let us know ahead of time so we didn't get lost.

If you are in the area, this is the place to stay. The rates are very reasonable. Everyone loved sleeping the the King alcoves! The people with the rooms were envious! Wonderful colors painted throughout the cottages with simple decorations, a very pleasant space.

Went to the Blue Door Cottages a few weekends ago and had a fantastic time. A very cool, relaxing place. Great cabins, decorated with a nice IKEA type feel to them. (surprised to see some reviews say the place wasn't clean, as our cabin was amazingly clean) My 4-year old son and I had a fantastic time with his friends and their families. The boys played all over the area...and in the great swimming pool! and we were super close to Indiana Beach Amusement Park.

Being from Chicago I wanted to get out of the city and relax with my son. I was new to the Lake Shafer/Monticello area but it is an easy drive from the city and I was able to load up on food/bev for the weekend at a nearby WalMart.

The evenings around the campfire made me nostalgic for the campfires of my youth, and the lake is beautiful as well ...and I had a great time skipping stones right across the street from Blue Door.

Wonderful place to stay and I look forward to going again.