The cottage on the hill in the woods

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a welcome sign, and a 'Gone Fishing' sign.
A wooden sign with an owl illustration and the text "Hoot Owl Hill".
A wooden cabin with a red roof, a porch, and a window with curtains.
A wooden porch with a bench and a door, a welcome mat, and a lantern.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a porch, surrounded by trees and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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French Lick, IN

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathoom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

French Lick

Located in French Lick, this cottage is near a water park. French Lick Scenic Railway and West Baden Springs Hotel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Patoka Lake and Hoosier National Forest. Big Splash Adventure and FLWB Indoor Karting are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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French Lick, IN

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nila’s Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪French Lick Casino And Resort Sports Book - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicago's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage on the hill in the woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The cottage on the hill in the woods located?

Situated in French Lick, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from French Lick Casino and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Big Splash Adventure. French Lick Winery and French Lick Scenic Railway are also within 6 miles (10 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. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place to stay would recommend it to anyone very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This stay was absolutely lovely, very peaceful and pleasantly remote, just off the beaten path!

Overall ease of experience was great! Super friendly host and Overall great location, a hidden oasis!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice peaceful location

Recommend you stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thanks again for picking our little cabin in the woods.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hoot Owl Hill Cottage

Great cabin Private and peaceful Rustic natural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Property nice but small. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Michael, thank you for staying at Hoot Owl Cottage and taking good care of it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area!! Cabin was perfect!!! My friend and I really enjoyed the space and fire pit. Wonderful host. Cabin exactly as described. We had an amazing time! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin close to the action

We fully enjoyed our stay. Hiked at Patoka and skied at Paoli! Enjoyed family time with games and movies while at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2022
Thanks for staying. I hope you'll consider coming back the next time you go skiing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

A perfect cabin for two couples. Close to French Lick, Spring Mill State park and Lake Patoka. We enjoyed the peaceful setting, fire pit and the woods. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Small but cozy

It's about as advertised a small cozy little cabin. Clean enough and a perfect little spot for a getaway vacation. Driveway needs some work though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thanks for the review. Since you didn't have any complaints during your stay, I'm not sure what it would have taken to receive a 5 star review? Our drive is gravel and is regraded once a year and new gravel was added last Spring. Unfortunately, there isn't much else we can do besides that.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Nice getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and relaxing

Perfect for a quiet and relaxing getaway. We walked around and had lunch in downtown French Lick. Went hiking at Patoka Lake. Most of our time was sitting outside by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Thanks again for staying at our little cabin. I hope you'll consider coming back again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed the cottage in the woods

We had traveled to French Lick to meet family from Tennessee for a mini-reunion. We are in our 70s and 80 so the bathrooms and small bedrooms were a little difficult for us to maneuver but were suitable. The linens and towels were very comfortable. We did like the location for it's peace and quiet and closeness to the town. The property manager was helpful and willing to communicate. We would recommend a stay at the cottage on the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hoot Owl

We had an amazing time. The property was very clean. The amenities were above and beyond what we expected. The owner was prompt in any communication we had. I would highly recommend staying here. We all had a wonderful time. It felt like you were deep in the woods but only 5 minutes to town. The best of both worlds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin on the hill in the woods

This cabin is nestled in the woods which means lots of quiet and peaceful sounds but yet not far from the town. Cabin was really cute and perfect for a girl's getaway. Cabin was very clean. Beds were extremely comfortable which to me is rare. I slept better here than at home. The host was really nice and always replied to any questions quickly. Seen lots of deer in the area. I highly recommend this cabin if you want a quiet getaway. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded forest

Everything was wonderful...plenty of charcoal fluid but no charcoal for the grill! Plenty of firewood though. Wished we could have stayed another week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting, quiet, peaceful. Everything we were looking for.

Easy renting process. Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding place to stay one of the best

The property is superbly equipped with many amentities particularly carvings of owls and other animals
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and amazing stay.

This cottage was awesome. We traveled to Patoka Lake for the 4th of July weekend and enjoyed every minute. The cottage was cozy and clean, and we were provided with everything we needed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Too many great things to list!

Everything we needed for our getaway and more! So cozy! Lots of Woodland creatures while we enjoyed the fire ring each night. Yet not so remote we could do all the adventures on our list!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solitude

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect solitude

I live near Indianapolis with lots of light/noise pollution. My goal was to get away to nature... see the stars and no planes, trains and automobiles in the background. Mission accomplished. The cabin was clean, and well stocked and just adorable. I made some "forever memories" and I'm grateful for my time away in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall get away

We loved the cabin very much, perfect for 3 adults. Close to lots of attractions, but located in the woods- spectacular surroundings. We will definitely share about our stay with others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint & Peaceful

HOH is a very quaint, quiet, peaceful little slice of paradise located perfectly out of town in the country, but not too far from French Lick. We've visited for the last two years for our family's annual "girls weekend." Lots to do in the area but we usually drive to an Amish restaurant during our stay, which is less than an hour away. Amenities are wonderful; outside fire pit and nightlights are perfection. Owner, Noah, is wonderful to work with and does an excellent job communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Thanks so much for coming back again this year! You're perfect guests and take good care of our little cottage. Hope you'll come back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful serenity getaway.

Listing was very accurate. Property manager responded promptly to all communications. While the property was located in a secluded wooded location, it had all the comforts of home. Perfect location to celebrate our 45th anniversary. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a great time with my sisters.

Noah was great! He went above and beyond to help us. It was a get away for my sister who is battling cancer and getting ready to start another round of radiation. Much needed relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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