Give yourself a break from the hustle and bustle when you book this secluded Taswell vacation rental. Designed with nature lovers in mind, this cozy 4-bedroom, 3-bath cabin offers plenty of outdoor adventure - after all, it's inside Hoosier National Forest! Roast marshmallows over the fire while the kids catch fireflies or cook up a family-style dinner in the fully equipped kitchen. If boating, fishing, or watersports are on the itinerary, head to the Little Patoka Boat Ramp - just 3 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dog Friendly | Rural Location | Great for Anglers

From chirping crickets and rustling leaves to backyard barbeques, movie nights, and quality time with family and friends, you'll have everything you need for a memorable Hoosier State retreat!

Bedroom 1: Full Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 4 (Converted Garage): 3 Full Beds | Loft (Bear Cave Room): 2 Twin Beds | Upstairs Nook: Twin Bed | Family Room: Full Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished back porch, charcoal grill, fire pit (firewood available for $5/crate)
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV w/ DirecTV, DVD player, VCR, CD player, stereo, board games, dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped & stocked, drip coffee makers, 2 refrigerators, microwaves, cooking utensils, Crockpot, electric skillet, blender, toasters, knife set, pots & pans, basic spices, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (40 Mbps), central A/C & heat, linens/towels, washer/dryer
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only), 5 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM), no firearms allowed, wood-burning stove (decorative only), stairs required for access (indoor & outdoor)
PARKING: Ample driveway parking, boat trailer parking (for trailers under 20 feet)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKES + FISHING: Patoka Lake (walking distance), Little Patoka Boat Ramp (3.1 miles), Tucker Lake (18.8 miles), Hoosier Hills Marina (24.5 miles), Beaver Creek Lake (27.7 miles)
FORESTS + HIKING: Yellow Birch Ravine (8.0 miles), Hoosier National Forest (9.4 miles), Hemlock Cliffs (13.8 miles), Birdseye Trail (15.1 miles), Springs Valley State Fish and Wildlife Area (18.6 miles), Two Lakes Loop Trail (19.4 miles), O’Bannon Woods State Park (35.0 miles)
CAVES + LANDMARKS: Marengo Cave U.S. National Landmark (17.9 miles), Wyandotte Caves (29.0 miles), Indiana Caverns (39.5 miles), Squire Boone Caverns (50.2 miles)
WEST BADEN SPRINGS (~28.0 miles): French Lick Casino, French Lick West Baden Museum, French Lick Scenic Railway, Indiana Railway Museum, Indiana Landmarks Tours, Wilstem, French Lick Winery and Vintage Cafe, The Valley Links Course
AIRPORT: Louisville International Airport (66.5 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside
- Pet friendly with a $100 fee per stay (+ taxes & fees, max 2 dogs)
- No firearm possession or use at the property
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: Washer & dryer are available to guests staying 1 week or more
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an exterior security camera on the driveway. It does not look into interior spaces
- NOTE: The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty since the property is located in a rural area
- NOTE: The wood-burning stove is decorative only and not available for guest use
- NOTE: This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 16. A post-stay fine will be incurred if evidence of more than 16 guests at the property is found
- NOTE: This property runs on a septic system, thus it is critical no items (feminine products, floss, food, toys, etc) other than toilet paper be flushed down the toilet
- NOTE: Your safety matters. The property features 5 exterior security cameras: Each camera is located on the corners of the property facing the front doors, back doors, fire pits, driveway, and propane tank. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when motion is activated