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Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake

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Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 439 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake

Nestled within a tranquil lake community in the Hoosier National Forest, Cabin 2 offers a cozy retreat for nature lovers. This 576 square foot haven features a queen-sized bed, a convertible sofa bed in the living area, a well-equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom with a shower. The cabin's living space is complemented by ample windows that frame the surrounding natural beauty. Enjoy the serenity on the 160-square-foot screened porch, complete with a large fan for those still summer days. Although close to Patoka Lake, the cabin's summer views are forest-rich.

• Pets are welcome but cannot be left alone in the cabin.
• Quiet hours start at 10 PM; no noise is permitted after this time.
• Fires are only allowed in fire pits and must be extinguished with water.
• Guests are responsible for bringing their own charcoal for the barbecue grill.
• Television reception varies; some days may offer many channels, while others may offer few.
• There is no Wi-Fi available, and cell service can be intermittent.
• NO Smoking inside the cabins.

Property manager

Timothy k Lee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 416 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: NO PETS TO BE LEFT ALONE IN CABIN

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Serenitycabinspatoka 2 Taswell
Serenitycabinspatoka Lake #2 Cottage
Serenitycabinspatoka Lake #2 Taswell
Serenitycabinspatoka Lake #2 Cottage Taswell

About the area

Map
Taswell, IN

What's nearby

  • Patoka Lake - 1 min walk
  • Hoosier National Forest - 39 min drive
  • French Lick Casino - 52 min drive
  • Big Splash Adventure - 53 min drive
  • Paoli Peaks Ski Resort - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patoka Station Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Benny's Off the Water - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Patoka Lake Pub 'N' Grub - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Off the Hook Bar and Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Hillcrest Pub - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake located?

This family-friendly Taswell cottage is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Patoka Lake, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Hoosier National Forest and Marengo Cave National Landmark. Indiana Railway Museum and Big Splash Adventure are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Friend Weekend Get-Away
Tim and Lois are wonderful, attentive hosts. The property is lovely, clean, and well maintained. Located in a quiet area on the lake, it's still nota long drive to everything you could want to do or see. This is our second stay at a Serenity cabin, and wontbe our last!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy, and completely enjoyable!
My cousin and I rented for two nights. The price was right, the location was right, and the host was very personable and cooperative. Perfect little weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
Our stay was just what we needed for peace and quiet. The host, Tim, was so friendly and helpful. The cabin was clean and stocked with basic needs for cooking and showering. There were some family games provided for use. No internet helped everyone to connect and enjoy eachothers company. The television picked up a few channels, however, there is a dvd player. Getting down to the lake path was tricky but driving to the lake to fish or swim isn't too far. One recommendation for visitors is bring a radio if you want music and dvd's to watch movies if you prefer. Overall, it was a nice, peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect lake cabin
Perfect weekend getaway for me and my wife. Everything was accurate in the listing. Clean and convenient to a boat ramp. Nice conversations with the owner telling us about the area. We’re definitely going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Cabin
The cabin is clean and has everything you'd need for a stay. The owner, Tim, was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend Serenity Cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Fantastic, phenomenal, wonderful and any other synonym you want to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
This is a beautiful cabin. Quiet and peaceful setting. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grove D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Great host. No issues and very close to the boat ramp. Hope to make it back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, nice clean cabin
We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short and Sweet
We had a short 3 night stay but I was fabulous! The owner was very polite and welcoming. He also gave us our privacy. The cabin is stocked with pretty much everything you need except food and personables. This made packing so easy. Ver clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peacefull
It was everything we were told it would be. Nothing was overlooked, the cabin had everything needed for a home away from home. Great place, will probably come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
The name of the cabin says it all. (SERENITY) If you want a quiet place to spend time and get away from it all this is it. Tim was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Cabin was perfect for our anniversary trip - clean, easy to get to and in the perfect location to be able to enjoy all the lake has to offer. Would recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host. Quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adonya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and super clean
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Serenity and will definitely be coming back. Tim was very accommodating and made us comfortable. The cabins are clean and well stocked. Immaculate actually!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKinzie V., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, quiet, clean property.
The owner Tim is great. Met us at the property to give us keys and show us around. This is a great place if you want to just get away and unplug. Bring dvds if you want, there is no cable or internet and cell phones are very spotty. If thats what you're looking for this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna S., Evansville

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Sweet little cabin that was very neat and clean. Perfect for two people to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Great place to stay Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cozy cabin
Clean and comfortable. Tim Lee is a great host. Lovely walks in the woods. I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
This was our third visit this year and we definitely plan to visit again. The cabin is clean and well maintained. The location is quiet, secluded and peaceful. The host is an awesome man. Can't think of a better place to spend time on a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity Cabin Experience
Very nice quiet and peaceful environment. The only thing I would say is that we didn't know how to see the lake. We tried going down the road but it was very difficult walking and weeds were overgrown, no way to get close to the water. Just a little disappointed not knowing how to get there by car. But otherwise, had a great first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Retreat
Loved the peace & quiet, no cell phone & no internet just what we needed. Manager, Tim was very friendly & helpful. The cabin was very clean & neat, loved the screened in porch facing the forest. Saw deer almost daily.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

gerri w., Louisville, ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot
By far the cleanest cabin I've ever rented. Plenty of towels and pillows. Tim and Lois were very friendly, and even kind enough to run TP down to us when we ran out at 8:30pm! Love the back porch. There really isn't cell service (at least for T-Mobile) at the cabin, so prepare yourselves! The walk to lake isn't bad, but there are tons of tiny ticks, so bring heavy duty spray. Luckily Tim lent me his! Thanks for the awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brady D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
We enjoyed are stay. Cabin is clean and comfortable, well maintained. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose D., Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described!
We definitely enjoyed our stay in this cabin. It was exactly as described and perfect for a true getaway from everything. We have Verizon cell and we had no service inside, very little outside, so be aware. Pick out some DVDs if you're wanting something to watch before bed. This cabin had all basic amenities and the description is spot on. Beds are uncomfy but we survived two nights. Anymore than that and we probably would've have made it but we knew that going in. There are no extra entities such as salt, pepper, creamer/sugar, hotdog sticks/s'mores etc. So be prepared to bring your own or find a switch for campfire roasting. Nearest store is about 25 min away and the winding road makes it difficult to want to make several trips on one day. I would suggest adding some hand soap and small amenities like salt, pepper, creamer, sugar just for ease to your guests; although I have no doubt had I asked to the host to lend us any of it, he would've in a heartbeat. I'd also suggest if you know you have guests coming, turn the temperature up on the fridge before arrival. It was on 2 and took 24 hours to cool to a useable temperature. Luckily, we had a nice cooler with ice to keep our food. The screened in porch is amazing and cozy. I enjoyed it immensely!! Long story short, this place is super clean, quiet, accomodating and very secluded! If you truly want to unplug and get away, this is the perfect place! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022