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Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake

Cottage in Taswell with kitchen

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View of cabin and back porch
A cove on Lake Patoka on the Fourth of July 2019
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The drone is over head of the cabin

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 438.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Patoka Lake
  • Place, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
  • Place, French Lick Casino

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

main sleep room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
NO PETS TO BE LEFT ALONE IN CABIN
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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This is not a party cabin. Quite time starts at 10 pm
Fires only in fire pit. No fires to be left alone.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taswell

Located in Taswell, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Patoka Lake and Hoosier National Forest, while French Lick Scenic Railway and Krempp Gallery Exhibits are cultural highlights. Big Splash Adventure and FLWB Indoor Karting 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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Taswell, IN

What's nearby

  • Patoka Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • French Lick Casino - 52 min drive - 55.5 km
  • French Lick Springs Hotel - 53 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Big Splash Adventure - 54 min drive - 56.9 km
  • Paoli Peaks Ski Resort - 59 min drive - 51.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Benny’s Off The Water - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Patoka Lake Pub 'N' Grub - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Inn Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Eckerty Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Backwoods Rodeo - ‬22 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Serene Porch Retreat Amidst Hoosier National Forest near Patoka Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Patoka Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Hoosier National Forest and Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area. Patoka Lake Swimming Beach and Marengo Cave National Landmark are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little place! Very clean! Very nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We definetly loved being close to the lake and having a very nice and quiet place to ourselves, the cabin had everything you could need. Awsome time, will DEFINETLY return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Great stay

Nice little cabin. Had a great weekend stay. Tim was a gracious host, very accommodating. good conversations. The drive to French Lick for our festival was easy to navigate. Thanks and we hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

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

Devonne R.

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

Wonderful Place with a very friendly and helpful host

Location is great, and host is even better. We could not say enough nice things about Tim. He was very kind and helpful even when we had an incident at the lake that caused us to lose the key, he was very understanding and able to come let us in when we got back. If you are considering this place, we would highly recommend it. Don't pass it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grove D.

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

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

Julia M.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

Very nice and clean. Tim was very friendly and it was the perfect stay. Cabin had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie G., Whitestown

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

Great Country Lake House

My family had a great time at this cabin. It's just a short walk to Patoka Lake and close to numerous boat ramps. We loved how secluded it was, but not far from a store to get supplies you may need. Tim was a great host and very welcoming! We will be back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

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

Remote location

The main criticism I have was the full size bed. My husband and I are accustomed to a king bed and were not comfortable in the full size bed. I did not realize we would have a full size bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was a fantastic host and the pictures do not do this cabin enough justice - it is an awesome little cabin. We could've stayed much longer than 2 days and definitely hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine. Host was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean, great location and Tim was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Absolutely Beautiful

We had an amazing time. This is a beautiful quiet and peaceful place. Tim is absolutely amazing and very helpful in giving you details about the area. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Enjoyable

Very cute little cabin perfect for two. Tim was a great host and I have absolutely nothing bad to say about our stay. The only thing I would say is that yes it is close to the lake but it is surrounded by woods you can't really go to the lake from the cabin. It is a great place to unplug because there is no signal or WiFi there. There are deer and rabbits everywhere so it is very serene. We enjoyed our weekend very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa B.

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

Family time

We had a great time even though the weather didn't play nice. Diffently will stay again. Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

short stay

My husband and I stayed with our dog cooper. The cabin was cute and well furnished. The bed was comfortable and kitchen/bath also well furnished. We went hiking at area trails and they were lovely. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Mel S.

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

Fishing Trip

Great place for 2-4 guys looking to have a good fishing trip and somewhere to bunk for the night!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Getaway

We stayed here for a long weekend. Everything was great. Impeccably clean. Great location and quiet neighborhood. Tim is the perfect host who makes sure you have everything you need. We will be back. And if you are bringing a boat very close to a launch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Timothy k Lee

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My wife LOIS an I have retired here from Indianapolis. The country setting close to the lake was to much to resist. the Peace and quite and the enjoyment of the nature and wildlife. she named this place serenity before the two cabins came on the market. now we host and enjoy our guest here in our cabins.

Why they chose this property

WE are in the middle of national forest on a dead end black top road. very little traffic the boat ramp is about 7 to 8 minutes away Why not serenity.

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