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Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

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Depauw, IN
  • Popular LocationWyandotte Cave18 min drive
  • Popular LocationO'Bannon Woods State Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorydon Capitol State Historic Site20 min drive
  • AirportFrench Lick, IN (FRH-French Lick Municipal)62 min drive
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About the area

Depauw

Located in Depauw, this lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wyandotte Cave and Corydon Capitol State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at O'Bannon Woods State Park and Marengo Cave National Landmark. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Wyandotte Cave - 18 min drive
  • O'Bannon Woods State Park - 18 min drive
  • Corydon Capitol State Historic Site - 20 min drive
  • Marengo Cave National Landmark - 31 min drive
  • Turtle Run Winery - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ramsey Popcorn Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Taco Shop - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Idlewild Post - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River

Lodge by the river
You can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Barbecue grills, a porch, and games
  • Smoke-free premises and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River offer comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like dining tables and kitchen islands.
Other amenities include:
  • 1.5 bathrooms with toilet paper
  • Porches or lanais, kitchens, and refrigerators

Property manager

Missi Bush-Sawtelle

Languages

English

Property amenities

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Water park

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Wyandotte Cave, O'Bannon Woods State Park, and Corydon Capitol State Historic Site. Marengo Cave National Landmark and Turtle Run Winery are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Large SECLUDED Historic Cabin with PRIVATE access to Kayak Canoe on Blue River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mell B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
Beautiful cabin in secluded location with easy access to the river. Hosts are top notch and provide an accomodating stay every time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angel B.

Family time
It was fun, family time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
The location is great, and the cabin is incredible! Really a gem - it’s a wonderful place to get together
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cats meow.
Nice place in the woods. Fishing,kayak right out the front door. Sleeps 20. Owner is very nice.Stuff people need not apply. We all loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick h.

Liked: Cleanliness
White / hamsley family
ive been coming to this camp, almost 50 years it is always GREAT
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Property
This place is so great to get away from it all and a perfect location right next to the Blue River. Loved the property! Can’t wait for the next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
We come here every year for our Fall Break. Our kids love it and it's a tradition now. Everything was great yet again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emerald P., Palmyra, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Cardinal Cabin
Beautiful scenery, peaceful vibes and lots of memories made in this comfy cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
No surprises
Cabin was exactly as listed. Huge interior, plenty of seating, good water pressure, and very helpful host. Weather was only downer, but that can't be helped. Porch screens need some maintenance, but never had 1 mosquito bite, so no complaints. Overall it was as I expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming but rugged
Great cabin for a group that likes camping! We had a group of 8 stay for a weekend away. The cabin is very difficult to find but otherwise check-in was easy. Kitchen is well equipped for feeding a large group which is nice. Screened in porch is the real treasure (at least in the hot weather while we visited) it was significantly cooler than inside the house which got very hot during the day. Bring water for drinking and cooking and bug spray - there’s no escaping the bugs in the summer (inside or out) and you’ll be set. There was plenty of firewood, towels and games which all made the trip easier for our group. River access makes fishing and kayaking easy. It’s also a great fishing spot our group caught quite a lot just off the bank. There were 4 cars with groups of people not in our group that came to launch kayaks and parked in the access path to the river which made it challenging for our group to get down there and was a little surprising as we didn’t know that was a possibility and they didn’t leave until close to dark. If you want to explore the area it’s easy to get to state parks and caves as well. All in all it was a great backdrop to a family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue River stay
We have a wonderful stay. Expect primitive and wildlife. We spent all day at the river, kids swam and fished. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
This is our 2nd time staying here. Love the peace and quiet of nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to relax
Very nice hime to relax and get away from the busy life
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best southern Indiana rustic cabin and water front!
This place is a great getaway for relaxing and beautiful views. Its super quiet semi-remote. The kitchen and open space is large enough for a sizable group of people. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Quiet clean serene setting Everything you need for a wonderful damily gathering, plenty of space a blue river fun for kids Had trouble with breaker , electric went off several times. Reported to owner. Other than that perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Country living!
Great property to just go to and relax! Loved the river view! We lived on the porch and with the fans on it was comfortable. We had trouble with the smell of the sulfur water. It is a rustic and beautiful lodge! Would be great for a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
The cabin was large and comfy. There is no air conditioning but plenty of fans. Only issue we had is the sulfur water, which is quite unpleasant. But it was roomy, nice rustic cabin with a large screened in porch, several nice grills, and all the necessities on a large wooded lot on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
Peaceful and relaxing few days we spent here, we will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buddy Trip
This is our groups 3rd time using this cabin for an incredible guy trip. It is a perfect option for those that enjoy camping but want to escape the primitive part of it. Having access to the meal prep area, screened in porch, fire pit, and Blue River makes this cabin a perfect spot for our group to get away. We will keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, Woods, & Water
We as a family really enjoyed our stay at the Cardinal House. The kitchen was well-stocked, and the building is spacious & accommodating. The kids loved the easy river access for their canoe & Kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Everything was absolutely wonderful. The only negative is that there is No air conditioning and that was not mentioned in the description. But we made it work and had a good weekend. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
It was so peaceful. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damion Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together
Great space for hanging out with family, both inside and out. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best southern Indiana rustic cabin and water front!
As always, the Cardinal Cabin never lets us down. I would love to have access to a few kayaks on the property for leisure water sport on the Blue. Otherwise, such a great spot! Cant wait for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Nina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin on the river
Large Cabin with two bathrooms, tons of room inside and outside. You are roughing it because the beds are terrible, no WiFi and you cant drink the water but other then that a wonderful get away to unwind.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021