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Utopia on Oil Creek (waterfront property)

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
  • Place, Patoka Lake
  • Place, Marengo Cave National Landmark

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Utopia on Oil Creek (waterfront property)

Utopia is a waterfront cabin located on 4 acres overlooking Oil Creek in Derby Indiana. Originally constructed in 1849 and dismantled and moved to its current location today in 2019. It offers a queen bed in the upstairs sleeping loft and a futon on the main floor. It has 1 bathroom with a washer and dryer also. The kitchen is stocked with whatever you need to enjoy your stay. The hot tub is located on the front porch overlooking the grounds and creek. Hot tub is cleaned between stays and will require time to reheat. We have a fire pit off the deck. A charcoal grill is provided but you need to bring your own charcoal. Utopia is a short walk to the Mogan Ridge Trailhead. Utopia is the perfect place for a small family to come relax and enjoy a fishing trip or a relaxing getaway.
The Derby Community Center and park is located in Derby just a short drive away. They host many events and also have a boat ramp into the Ohio River. There are basketball courts, swings, slides, a shelter house at the park.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Derby

Located in Derby, this cabin is on the waterfront. Huffman's Mill Bridge and Christ of the Ohio are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohio River Valley and Ohio River.
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Derby, IN

What's nearby

  • Birdseye - 35 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Blue Heron Vineyard & Winery - 35 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area - 35 min drive - 37.3 km
  • O'Bannon Woods State Park - 56 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Wyandotte Cave - 58 min drive - 62.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Marcy's Restaurant & Catering - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Derby Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Cino at Hilton - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smackwater Cove Bar & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Betty Ray's Landing - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Utopia on Oil Creek (waterfront property) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Utopia on Oil Creek (waterfront property)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Utopia on Oil Creek (waterfront property)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Utopia on Oil Creek (waterfront property) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Ohio River and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Ohio River Valley. Blue Heron Vineyard & Winery and Tell City Dog Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meghan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to Oil Creek. We brought our kayaks and really enjoyed our time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

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

Great Little Cabin

Great little cabin, close to the river and Derby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW G.

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

Great cabin

Great little cabin. Perfect for a weekend great for a couple.. This is our second year in a row renting this cabin and We absolutely enjoyed it. Cant wait to come again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

candi g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. Cabin homey and clean. Our stay was so peaceful and relaxing. The only thing would be to include that no WiFi and low reception, you are pretty much not going to have any connection. We enjoyed our time walking beautiful trails and relaxing with good books.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

Wonderful getaway

We enjoyed the cabin and scenery
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

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

Great Cabin

Overall it was a great cabin. It was close to trails and the Hoosier National Forest. Cabin was as described and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas D.

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

Excellent vacation

This property was very beautiful and backwoods. With gorgeous views and nice river access. Had a grear time and would love to go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

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

Utopia

It was beautiful and amazing,we will be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Two Thumbs Up

There was a slight issue with
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philomena T.

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

5th Year Anniversary

5 year anniversary tradition gift is wood. We want a cabin to relax and recharge in. This place was perfect. It was quite comfortable and homey. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

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

Restful and relaxing

Much needed restful weekend getaway with my husband. If you’re looking for seclusion, you’ll find it here. So Peaceful - literally only heard nature sounds for our 3 day stay. If you need entertainment, bring your own - with no WI-FI and only a few channels on TV, you’d be wise to bring cards, board games, DVDs, etc. Cannelton was a fun little town to explore. We also enjoyed a few local eateries, wineries, and antique shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Cabin experience

The Utopia cabin was a pleasant experience. The driveway could use a little more gravel. The 1849 on the cabin confused us when we were looking for the address, but we compared it to the pictures and knew it was the correct one. We would definitely recommend it to other people. My 5 year old got freaked out by a big spider right next to the door frame, and after laughing I explained to her that's part of the outdoor cabin experience. Could include more toilet paper and dish soap, but overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful areaClean accommodations Quiet, and good for the soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtnie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher H.

Liked: Communication, location
Authentic cabin experience with present day amenities. Property with mature trees and quiet sprawling hills overlooking the creek. Hot tub was great. Tell City is a beautiful short drive away. There is no internet at cabin and cell service is very limited. Could use some towel bars, caulking, cubbard cleaning and dish expansion,and some furniture updating. A/C had issue keeping up as it was in the 90s though. Take extra fans to circulate air up to loft sleeping area. Would return again, as the value is there, just needed a little more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shani A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great little cabin in secluded bliss. Was surprised there was no wifi. Ladder to get upstairs steeeeep. Not for elderly people unless they slept in living room on futon. Hot tub great! (Needs braced underneath before it collapses.) If you plan to eat in take groceries with you. No big stores around and the Derby Market and General Store are . Overall a great little cabin in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, quiet and peaceful. The hot tub was amazing! Definitely would stay here again for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Perfect size

This cabin was the perfect size for myself and my daughters (12 and 16) to have a getaway. The property does not have Wi-Fi, but I was able to use the hotspot on my cell to use my laptop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia W.

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

Lovely remote area.

We enjoyed the quiet getaway. The property was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie M.

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

Quite, peaceful, and perfect!

Needed a break from the business of life. Needed a place with no distractions and the noise was silenced. A place to just do nothing. A place to just relax and reset. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Not Bob Ross

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

Cute cabin and hot tub

Amazing stay for Valentine's Weekend with my partner. The property manager's communication was very courteous and helpful. The property is great, remote enough to feel private, but still only a few minutes away from the general store, which has pretty much anything you might need. There's only one cabin within eyesight from the back deck, and only during the day. Loved the hot tub and got our money's worth out of it. The cabin was roomier than we were expecting, with a very well equipped kitchen, even had an electric mixer, which I wasn't expecting. The loft is pretty bare bones and the stairs up to it are steep, but neither were a real problem. There were plenty of towels provided. And even air mattresses that the two of us didn't need, with those, it could definitely easily comfortably accommodate a family. Very positive stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Peaceful

Good place for a couples get away , beautiful scenery , relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We loved the no frills cabin. My husband and I greatly needed a relaxing getaway and thats exactly what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda A.

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

Amazing

The cabin was beautiful. It had everything we needed fireplace Jacuzzi Lakeview. Unbelievable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Magen G.

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

Nice

We had some trouble with the driveway. Other than that, our stay was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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