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Blue Door Cottages: Traveller Reviews

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 based on 10 reviews 10 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 Specialty lodging in Monticello
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Property Type: Ranch/Farmhouse/Cottage
  • Ranch – Private ranch home with guest rooms; specific activities (usually includes horseback riding) are offered as part of the stay. Farmhouse – Guest rooms at a private farm home; guests may be invited to join in farm related work or activities. Cottage – Small house/guest accommodation, often in a neighbourhood, countryside or beach area with other similar houses on the same property.
Address:
5212 NW Shafer Dr
Monticello, IN 47960

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( 5-9 of 10 )
“Great Stay at Blue Door!”

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5 of 5 stars
Hanover Park, IL
4 Sep 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

It's nearly not possible to accurately describe the fantastic experience we had at Blue Door Cottages. Our thanks to Jennifer, Heidi and company. We stayed in cottage 4, which like all the others is freshly remodeled and decorated. In a word: WOW! The cottage is the cake and the hosts hospitality and attitude the icing. Friendly, congenial and attentive. Everything you would expect at a 4 star hotel but with a down-to-earth attitude.
The greatest compliment I can give is we will DEFINITELY be back.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Decor, management attentiveness,
    • Disliked — nothing
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PyroBob's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 21 June 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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“Very Fun!”

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago
31 Jul 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My extended family and I stayed at the Blue Door Cottages for a family reunion. We had 10 children ranging in age from 2 to 12 and 11 adults. We had a wonderful time. The cottages were very clean and decorated in bright pretty colors. The beds were comfortable and had nice soft sheets. The pool area was very clean and comfortable. The kids swam all day. There, also, was a grass area near the pool where people could play beanbags and other games. The staff was very friendly and helpful. At night we had campfires and marshmallow roasts. We were able to make supper every night for our group using the barbecues by our cottages or by using the stoves and microwaves in our cottages. The were plenty of dishes, bowls, and pots and pans to use. We, also, were able to eat outside together using the large picnic tables at the back of the property. The negatives were few. When we checked into cottage 13 we were surprised to find bunk beds in the one room. That was not mentioned on the website. It was okay for us because my children were old enough to use the beds. For someone with smaller children or adults uncomfortable with sleeping in a bunk bed, it would have been bad. Also, this is not a hotel, so you have to pay extra if you want new towels every day. If you stay there for 6 days or more they will exchange your towels once for free. They do not give you shampoo or soap for the shower. The firepits for the campfire in the back of the property were fun for our group, but they were within feet of two of the cottages. I can imagine if a group was up late in the evening enjoying the fire that it would be loud for the people staying in those two cottages, if they were trying to sleep. All in all the Blue Door Cottages are a wonderful place. My family and I would not hesitate to stay there again. It is the perfect place for anyone wanting to have a family reunion.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness and the country feel
    • Disliked — nothing
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PattyLM's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 01 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Theme / Amusement park
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“Great experience!”

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27 Jun 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I was very pleased with my experience. The cottage was very nice and reasonably priced. It was wonderfully decorated, very clean, and well
maintained. The pool was great and having laundry facilities was a definite plus. I would highly recommend this property! I know I
will be back!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean and well maintained
    • Disliked — Pool could be a bit bigger, especially during the peak season.
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WoodridgeTraveller's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 27 June 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Theme / Amusement park, Other
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“Firefighter recommended”

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5 of 5 stars
Kokomo, Indiana
14 Jun 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

" Awesome" atmoshere, beautiful top notch clean, clean room, close to everything. Jennifer and her partners whom run this resort are the best and most friendliest people you can meet!!!! I have been a firefighter (professional) for 21 years and no lie this was cozy, lovely, and most relaxing I have been for a long time. and you know what the best thing was the cleaning woman were awesome too. DO Not hesitate, book now they fill up quick.

Sincerely,
Matt & Michelle Ellis
Transplants to Indiana from Wisconsin:)

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Ladder_7's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Member since: 14 June 2007
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“Great Family Gathering Place”

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4 of 5 stars
Bloomington, IL
3 Jun 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Our family tried Blue Door Cottages for our annual Memorial Day gathering and were very happy with the accommodations. The beds were fantastic and the studios, bungalows and cottages were perfect for an area where most of the action is outdoors.

We liked the bright, clean look of all the cottages. Stowage space was a little tight and landscaping is still underway, but Blue Door owners are working hard to create a first class family gathering place and we can testify that it's well underway.

Our connected generations were very happy with the wireless access and my Dad already has his cottage picked out for next year.

We look forward to more development of the property and the opportunity to stay there again.

Owners and staff were great!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The bedding and bright clean interiors
    • Disliked — Grills were still being set up, so there weren't really enough for all the families there.
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centiljan's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 03 June 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure
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5212 NW Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN 47960