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Cabin/Vacation Home In the Woods on Private Lake Close to Louisville, Ky

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Little Cedar Lodge
Little Cedar Lodge is a perfect location to get away and relax!
View of the lake from the screened-in porch.
Now there's a sunset!  View from the dock
Night view from the lakefront side

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Elizabeth, IN
  • Place, Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Churchill Downs
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Waverly Hills Sanatorium
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 3 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cabin/Vacation Home In the Woods on Private Lake Close to Louisville, Ky

Welcome to Little Cedar Lodge, our little slice of heaven, near the town of Elizabeth, Indiana. Enjoy the peace and solitude overlooking the quiet private lake, only 5 minutes from Caesars Casino, and ten minutes from the Sporting Club at The Farm or Chariot Run Golf Club. Best Vineyards is 2 miles down the road. Downtown Corydon is 17 minutes away where many caves and hiking trails are available. We are just 20 miles from downtown Louisville with all its activities and nightlife. Great getaway for two, or for your entire family.

Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures in place gleaned from publicly available information from WHO and CDC and recommended by the booking platform.

Enjoy the view and peace and quiet of this cabin in the woods overlooking a private 125-acre lake. Watch for the many varieties of wildlife including the bald eagle, ducks, geese, herons, eagles, osprey, deer, turkey, beaver, and others. No highway noise, and very seldom ever even hear an airplane. No boats or jet skis whizzing up and down the lake either, the lake is wake speed only. Even with all that you are only 20 miles from downtown Louisville. Only 5 minutes from Caesars Southern Indiana Casino. Even if you don't gamble they have several dining choices from casual to fine dining.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the large screened-in deck overlooking the lake. There are two private bedrooms with queen beds, a large loft with 3 full beds, and one twin bed. The family room and kitchen area are open to the roofline, and the loft railing overlooks the downstairs. When you're not outside you can enjoy the Smart TV in the family room, internet and WIFI, along with Netflix and Hulu. We provided a slew of games and cards and poker chips. Family gatherings are okay, but no parties or large groups with booze please (ie bachelor parties, etc).

We have sought to equip our home to a high standard and to anticipate your needs by providing all the things you might want for a luxurious and relaxing stay. Internet, WiFi, TV, hairdryers, iron, ironing board, coffee maker, towels, and common toiletries are provided as standard and a washing machine and dryer are available. You may not swim, fish, boat, or get on the dock as association rules require an owner to be on-site for lake use. There will be a $250 fine/fee if a guest or anyone in the guest's party is caught swimming, fishing, or boating in the lake and you agree if anyone in your party breaks this rule you may be asked to leave. Be advised there is a camera overlooking the lake.

Basic rates include up to two persons. There is an extra $15 charge per person over two per night.

No extra charge for children 3 years or younger (NOTE: Do not enter children under 3 in the children box or the platform will charge you the extra $15 per person. Just tell us the ages of your children in a text message)

Pets are allowed, $15 per night extra charge, must be on a leash at all times when outdoors, must be crated if left unattended, not allowed on furniture, must be potty trained. Clean up after your pet and place it in the lined trash can under the deck (plastic bags can be found in the closet under the stairs). Trash pick-up days are Wednesdays.
No unsafe activities please as we have neighbors on both sides (no discharge of firearms, shooting bows and arrows, fireworks, etc).

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not baby proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Extra fee, use leash, not on furniture, p/u poop
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may be fined $200 per day if smoke in house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Let us know if you leave before checkout time, so that we can let the cleaning crew know. TY
Start a load of towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No swimming, boating, fishing, or getting on dock. Cause for reservation to be canceled + fine. Host is not responsible for injury or loss in any way
Pets: Keep on leash. Crated if left unattended, not allowed on furniture. Pick up poop. Extra fee for pets.
No persons other than are on your reservation without prior specific host approval. No parties, events, or loud activities.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elizabeth

Located in Elizabeth, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Corydon Capitol State Historic Site and Constitution Elm are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohio River Valley and Indian Creek Trail. Expo Five and Kentucky Derby Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Elizabeth, IN

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Churchill Downs - 49 min drive - 48.6 km
  • University of Louisville - 49 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Kentucky Exposition Center - 49 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Waverly Hills Sanatorium - 58 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laurel Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mike Linnig's - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪Gorilla Bob’s Grub Shack - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬46 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin/Vacation Home In the Woods on Private Lake Close to Louisville, Ky pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cabin/Vacation Home In the Woods on Private Lake Close to Louisville, Ky?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin/Vacation Home In the Woods on Private Lake Close to Louisville, Ky?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin/Vacation Home In the Woods on Private Lake Close to Louisville, Ky located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Best Vineyards and within 9 miles (15 km) of Ohio River Valley and Ohio River. Turtle Run Winery and Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristie D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was well kept, perfect if you wanna just stay tucked away! Our host Ron & Susan were so kind and wonderful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana C.

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

Vacation with

The house was like a home away from home. Very relaxing and has everything you need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh-Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time! It’s such a beautiful area and the cabin was perfect. The porch is amazing, and we all loved the porch swing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and the scenery was awesome. Would have loved to be able to use the lake, ie fishing. It’s the only real feature of the property. Beds were hard, tv too small. But we had a great time and overall enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna C.

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

Stay

It was a very nice place. Only complaint i have was that i
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay in Elizabeth, IN exceeded my expectations. Clean, quiet, relaxing. For me, it was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April T.

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

Super quiet and relaxing

Great family space for a quiet get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Beautiful cabin!

We had a very relaxing stay. The location was perfect for us. We would very much like to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawnetta C.

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

Great little Hideaway

Well equipped cabin with all the amenities to keep a family happy during their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Great Experience

It was a great place for a friends get together. The cabin was super clean and well stocked with supplies. The view from the screened in porch was beautiful. Very quiet area. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L., Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Great house for a family reunion!

We were in town for a family reunion and this house was perfect for our family! It had everything we needed and a great screened in porch!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Away from it all.

Super clean and well stocked cabin with a beautiful view of the water. My family and I enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colt M.

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

Beautiful place !

Beautiful home on a beautiful piece of property! If you're looking for a nice, quiet stay with riverfront property with the most beautiful screened in front porch this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Cabin in the woods

Our stay was wonderful. Enjoyed the cabin very much. Owners were great at communication. If you are wanting a very nice, quiet place to stay, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

3 mature women

Loved the house. Great view! Very relaxing! Private retreat after visiting surrounding area-Corydon, Leavenworth. We had a good time. Lots of talking and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen G.

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

Comfortable and pretty

Such a comfortable property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Wonderful

Had a quiet, peaceful long weekend at this wonderful property! Everything you need is there and the property owners were awesome! Would love to come back in the Fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Great Cabin

This cabin is a great place to stay. The rooms are comfortable. The cabin is roomy. The kitchen is nicely furnished. Even the items like shampoo are nice name brand items. We were able to enjoy the view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie W.

Lovely lake setting with a beautiful, welcoming cabin.

Accommodating, well furnished, clean lake cabin. Enough beds for everyone! A scenic drive to Louisville. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ami G.

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

Little Getaway

The cabin was clean, peaceful, and had all the needed ammenities. We will be looking to do it again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robbin K., Bellefontaine

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

Get out of Town

It was lovely. Loved the location and quiet. Thanks, rlk
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Excellent location for trips if any kind!

Very nice house in a secluded area on a private lake. Screened in porch with a nice view of the lake. Nice fire pit area with tons of firewood on hand. The view of the lake in the morning with the sun shining on the trees across the lake is very pretty. It creates a very pretty reflection on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter G., Greenwood, IN

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

Quiet and Peaceful

Very quiet and peaceful. Big screened in porch is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Would stay here again

Very enjoyable. Loved the screened in porch. Saw lots of wild life. The owners were very responsive. Wonderful experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

TERRY P., GOODE, VA

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

Time with friend

Good quiet spot close to Louisvile but without the noise of the city
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan West

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We are empty-nesters who grew up and live in nearby Louisville, Ky. Susan graduated from Georgetown College and Ron graduated from the University of Louisville. Ron has been involved with real estate just about his whole career as a home builder, developer, remodeler, and investor. Susan has worked as Marketing Director for Chick-fil-A and in banking. We have two grown children and five grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this vacation getaway when our children were in middle school and have spent many wonderful days here. Now they are grown and have moved from the nest, and our vacation cabin doesn't get used like it once did.

What makes this property unique

The property is very private and peaceful while being safe and secure. It's far enough away from the hustle and bustle of city life to relax, yet close enough to be convenient. We have full-time neighbors on one side, and weekend neighbors on the other side. It is a lakefront rustic cabin/house in the woods on 1 acre. Most of the time you will not see anyone on the lake.

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English

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