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Cozy Retreat: Your Serene Lakeside Haven near Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana

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A gravel area with wooden benches and a fire pit.
A wooden sign with the word 'SERENITY' mounted on a tree, surrounded by a flower bed with red flowers and green foliage.
A view from inside a building with large windows, looking out at a grassy area with a stone structure and trees.
A table with a lamp, a red chair, and a turtle figurine.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a dining table with chairs. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Patoka Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Taswell, IN
  • Place, Patoka Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, French Lick Casino
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Taswell

Located in Taswell, this cabin 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Map
Taswell, IN

What's nearby

  • Patoka Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • French Lick Casino - 49 min drive - 55.8 km
  • French Lick Springs Hotel - 50 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Big Splash Adventure - 51 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Holiday World and Splashin' Safari - 59 min drive - 79.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Patoka Lake Pub 'N' Grub - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪somewhere on payoka lake - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Inn Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Wickliffe Plaza - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Backwoods Rodeo - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat: Your Serene Lakeside Haven near Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana 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 Cozy Retreat: Your Serene Lakeside Haven near Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat: Your Serene Lakeside Haven near Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat: Your Serene Lakeside Haven near Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat: Your Serene Lakeside Haven near Patoka Lake in Southern Indiana located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was very kind and easy to talk to. We enjoyed our stay and would book again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2026
thanks for the kind words, and good hunting
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to get away from everything, this is a place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 19 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind words
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
we re pleased you enjoyed . please return some day
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean , very homelike!Dead end road so that was nice not alot of traffic.The owner was very friendly and helpful with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2026
Thank you for the be kind words about serenity. Come back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our family absolutely loved the property; it was exactly what we were looking for. It was clean, perfect amount of room, in a beautiful country-side environment, The cabin had everything we needed to enjoy a family get-away (dishes, pots & pans, grill, and firepit) which we utilized for family fun. The host was beyond friendly and communicative. We saw lots of different wildlife there were deer, wild turkey, and others. We definitely recommend to anyone looking to get away from the busy world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you for the kind words it really please us rest it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean. Host Timothy met us at the property and showed us around, and was easy to contact. Great place for a quiet getaway. Very comfortable beds. We only stayed a couple days while passing through the area, but I would love to go back and spend an entire week. And did I mention how clean everything is? Exactly as described. 5 stars across the board.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
We are pleased you enjoyed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was nice and clean. The check-in process was nice and smooth. The owner of the property met us at the cabin during check in. Brought by some clean sheets and even joined me at the fire pit and talked cars and fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thank you for the nice review. I remember the extra towels. But not the sheets but I’m old. Glad. You enjoyed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words about our place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mother and I enjoyed our stay immensely. Peaceful and quiet was what we were looking for and what we found. Our host was attentive, but not intrusive. Very kind and easy to talk to. Great communication.The cabin was clean and comfortable, simplistic, but very charming. My mother said me booking it was the best idea I ever had. We enjoyed the screened in porch, hotdogs and s'mores on the campfire and our pets were safe and had lots of room both inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Lois an I enjoy reading reviews like yours
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was really nice. I could live in it. A beautiful place to visit the host is very, very friendly, really nice guy. I would recommend it to anybody. We will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 22 Oct 2026
Thanks for the great review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean nice porch
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
good guest, BUT the cabin was designed for a max of 4 guest. they had 5 guest, Informed me after they arrived. I let them stay but was not happy !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to get away from everything. Loved the screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you for the kind words. I'm pleased you enjoyed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very clean, nice and quiet host was very nice and helpful. Thank you for letting us stay at your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words. Come back again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept inside and out, very peaceful! You can see the pride Tim takes in his property, it's lovely and he's a very friendly guy. We liked him a lot!The screened porch was awesome and we spent much time hanging out there with our dogs.The cabin is well furnished and comfortable, we felt right at home. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
thank you for the kind words
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice relaxing place especially on screen porch
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Glad you enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was an excellent host and seems to enjoy being a host to others. The property is on the end of a dead end road which limits people going by the property. I was a little sad that patoka lake was not visible from the property. You are able to access Patoka Lake's hiking area within 30 minutes. Marengo Cave is an amazing tour, better than Indiana Caverns! Burton's Farmhouse was the best food I had while staying here. Finn's by Patoka Lake was the worst food. Maybe just don't get breadsticks or a sub there! Overall this was a great place to stay and explore southern Indiana and the Patoka Lake area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Thank you for your in site to our world. We patoka lake is a core of engineer controlled lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. Every thing was clean and neat, fully furnished, good terrace. Host was also very friendly. Highly recommend visiting this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as described, and reasonably priced. Cookware was much nicer quality than in some of my other rentals. Tim was communicative and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was so serene and perfect. The owner was so sweet and kind too. It was a short walk to the lake too. My dog and I had such a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for the kind words about our place. Please come again someday. Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean. Quaint little cottage had just enough room to be comfortable. Loved the screened porch with the rocking chairs where we could sit, chat, read and watch the deer in the yard in the evening. Tim was so hospitable and enjoyed our chats. Our little dog loved the place, too, and liked being spoiled by him. We rented a small pontoon thru Gilligan's and spent a wonderful day on the water. Came back home very thankful for the wonderful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
I'm pleased you guys enjoyed our cabin and you had a wonderfully stay come back some day
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim was an amazing host. My family had a wonderful time and we plan to visit again in the future. Clean, cozy and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Great guest welcome back anytime
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin for a quick getaway host was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The cozy cabin is close to little Patoka boa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay was amazing

Cute and cozy, had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great areas

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2024
Glad you enjoyed Thanks for coming.Tim
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