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Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind

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Interior
Dining
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8160.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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New Albany, IN
  • Place, Valley View Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hillside Boarding
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Baptist Health Floyd
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Louisville, KY (SDF-Louisville Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind

Much of the 2.5-acre property is wooded, with several open areas perfect for relaxing, playing games, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The large circular driveway makes coming and going easy, even when hosting gatherings with multiple vehicles, trailers and RVs.

Covered porches on both the front and back of the home invite you to slow down and unwind, with a spacious great room connecting everything in between. This central gathering space includes the living room, kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, and office — making it ideal for spending quality time together, sharing meals, or hosting special moments with family and friends.

The first-floor bedroom sits just off the great room and features private doors leading directly to the rear porch. Imagine waking up, stepping outside with a cup of coffee, and watching the morning light filter through the trees while deer and wildlife pass quietly by. It’s a peaceful, cozy way to start the day or wind down in the evening.

The second bedroom is upstairs with a large walk-in closet, while the third bedroom is located in the basement next to the laundry room. All three bedrooms offer scenic views, closets, flat-screen TVs, and storage for your belongings, creating comfortable retreats after a day of exploring. The first- and second-floor bedrooms each have their own private full bathrooms for added convenience.

Additional sleeping options include a sofa bed in the great room, an extra queen mattress in the upstairs closet, and air mattresses to accommodate larger groups.

Guests are welcome to explore short trails that wind through the woods, where wildlife sightings are common and nature feels close at hand. The trails extend across several acres and lead to an open field (utility easement) on the east side of the property, surrounded by scenic hills and Whispering Pines. There are neighbors to the west, but the spacing between properties maintains a private, peaceful atmosphere. Behind the home, the land drops down the knobs, offering beautiful seasonal scenery year-round.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find another property with this much space, privacy, and natural beauty so close to the city — especially at this value. It’s the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and convenience.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
At checkout, please place rinsed dishes into and start the dishwasher. Take ALL trash outside to the large green can.
At checkout, please strip beds, leave comforters in rooms to be exchanged, and place sheets and pillow cases into washing machine.
At checkout, please place all dirty towels and rags into the laundry basket on the main floor. Return cabin to as close to the way you found it.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

New Albany

Located in New Albany, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Louisville Slugger Museum and KFC Yum Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kentucky Kingdom and Louisville Zoo. Kentucky Center for African American Heritage and Louisville Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Albany, IN

What's nearby

  • Valley View Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hillside Boarding - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Riverfront Park - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mount Saint Francis Lake - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Baptist Health Floyd - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rally's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful 2.5-Acre Retreat Near the City with Space to Unwind located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mount Saint Francis Lake, Hillside Boarding and Ohio River Valley. Ohio River and Baptist Health Floyd are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason & April G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming! It was a peaceful and relaxing place with everything that we needed to enjoy our time away from home.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jake O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating and we had wonderful time. Plenty of room with good amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great. Perfect for our bourbon trail adventure! My family of 5 had a great time place was clean, bathrooms had hot water and close proximity to everything. The only complaint i had was the pillows on the beds weren’t really comfortable. But i will come back to this place when we do the trail agin 5/5
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent a very nice long weekend with my wife and enjoyed every minute of it! It is exactly what we needed - remote feel and close to all that we wanted to do. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a basketball tournament. The stay was comfortable and we will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely perfect. Close to the highway but not too close to be a disturbance. Beautiful cabin back off the road, so it’s private. I would recommend everyone to stay here, and Gabe is one of the best hosts I’ve ever had. Great experience overall, hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! The property was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-stocked with everything we needed. The location was perfect, and the host was responsive, helpful, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. The location was awesome—close to everything but still quiet and peaceful. We felt right at home and would absolutely stay here again and loved that we could bring our dogs! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is PERFECT! Perfect for families, kids or anyone! We enjoyed our week and half and honestly didn’t want to leave. Gabe our host was timely, friendly and the house was exactly how it’s described. We couldn’t have had a more perfect week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin in the woods. It was very quiet. We even saw two deer on the property when we went back to the cabin one evening after a day out. The cabin was satisfactorily clean, however, it could use some deep cleaning here and there. And the outside property could use some sprucing up.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Great location!

Loved our stay, thank you for the excellent communication throughout our stay and allowing us to enjoy your home. Great location, very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very prompt and courteous to communicate with. Cabin is in a beautiful and quiet country setting, yet you are only minutes from Louisville, New Albany, and Jeffersonville. Lots of family friendly things to see and do in the area, or you can just relax and hang out in this very spacious and clean cabin. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would highly recommend this cabin, and we look forward to possibly staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the quiet peaceful area and 3 batrooms were great when you gave several people.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Ezcellent stay

We came down with 4 adults and 3 kids plus our little yorkies. We had enough room for everyone and everything was very convenient. It was very quiet and 2 of us went for a walk to see the sunset in the valley. Beautiful. Our host was very friendly and easy to get a hold of and answered all of my questions with quickness and ease. Thank you Gabriel for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time. The setting was beautiful and relaxing. We were able to have our family over for dinner and catch up!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Family Road Trip

Great location, quiet, worked well for our family’s needs. Host is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and exactly as depicted. The property is tucked back in the woods so it feels remote but is only about 20min from Louisville. House is fully stocked with all kitchen supplies and has plenty of extra towels. The inside is clean, well maintained and spacious with large bedrooms/bathrooms. There are at least 3 outdoor fire pits and a gas fire pit on the front porch for when its too wet outside for a real fire. For the outdoor pits there is plenty of wood to be found on the property or you can buy wood at the gas station. The closest grocery store is a Kroger about 5 miles away. Dog friendly!! Our dogs go everywhere with us and they had a blast running and playing in the leaves. We loved this property and would gladly book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley P.

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

Secluded Celebration

Hidden gem! My family had a gathering to celebrate a big day in our life, and everyone who attended absolutely loved the cabin. As an added bonus, all the kids had a great time exploring the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Perfect hideaway

Absolutely stunning accomodations. Felt like we were in Colorado rather than Louisville, KT. Very clean, multiple baths and bedrooms. Enjoyed the large screen television, wifi, and games. Convenient to town and restaurants with great access to the highway. If we head back that way again, we will definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tish O.

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

Peaceful and private stay

We enjoyed a quiet restful stay at the cabin, a very private setting. We were visited by turkeys, turtles, and deer. Just what we needed to unwind! We were able to access great places to hike and visit Louisville within 20 minutes driving, and just enjoyed driving around the winding roads. Gabriel is a great host, accommodating to our requests and just overall friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley I.

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

Spring Break Cabin

My family and our dogs really enjoyed staying at this cabin for a short getaway. The house was clean with all of the amenities to make you feel at home. The house is nestled away from the busy city and allowed room for our two boys and dogs to run! The owners were attentive and everything is as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

House

The property seems remote yet very close to all attractions. Great communications with owner. A+++
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Speed Dog New Albany

The house was great. Although the steps to the upstairs bedroom were a bit steep (I need to lose some weight and get a new knee! LOL). We had plenty of room and the dogs loved their sniffy walks in the woods. Tons of parking! Sad that this was a working trip and we didn’t have much time to spend relaxing at the cabin. Close to grocery and restaurants. Great communication with the host. Would definitely recommend to anyone that needs comfortable space!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

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

Perfect for family

This property was absolutely perfect for our blended family with 4 teens. It gave us all ruin to spread out. Everyone found something fun to do while there, from outside exploration to a record player inside. The porch was lovely to sit outside in the morning. It was quiet. There was a family of turkeys on the property. Everything was clean, well organized and just nice. We had a working washer and dryer, were able to get groceries delivered, the kitchen had everything you could ever ask for! It was a short drive to Louisville, we would stay here again should we be back. The only down side? This might be the perfect rental for our family and we may never find anything as perfect again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Amazing Country Getaway Minutes from the City

This cabin is large with 3 good sized bedrooms (one on each floor which gave privacy) and 3 good sized full bathrooms. One upstairs, one in the primary (main floor) and another on the main floor. When we walked in we were greeted with a large lit Christmas tree and amazing smells. It was very clean. The cabin is in a nicely wooded area that makes you feel that you are WAY out in the country but in reality you are just minutes away from the city and not far from Louisville where there are tons of things to do. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and there was plenty of room in the cabin. The host provided board games which we played almost everyday. The boys loved exploring the woods and we felt very safe there. The host was very responsive to all our communications and the cabin was easy to find. A wonderful holiday vacation get away for which we will have lasting precious memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gabriel

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This cabin isn’t just a house — it’s a place filled with memories, nature, and simple pleasures. I grew up in this area and raised my two daughters here, so it holds a special place in my heart. I love being here, often bringing my two large dogs along to enjoy the trails and open spaces with me. I also love opening it up for families, friends, and travelers who want a peaceful, spacious retreat near the city. When I’m in town, I enjoy visiting local favorites like the Georgetown Drive-In and nearby ice cream shops — little spots that make the area feel even more special. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a family adventure, or a quiet escape to connect with nature, I hope my cabin feels like your home away from home.

Why they chose this property

I chose this neighborhood because it’s quiet, scenic, and private — located on a dead-end street with very little traffic. The wooded surroundings make it feel peaceful, while still being conveniently just off the interstate for easy access. It’s close to grocery stores, restaurants, and everything you might need, so you get the perfect balance of privacy, nature, and convenience.

What makes this property unique

This is the only log cabin in the woods nearby available for short-term rental. It’s a private, scenic retreat on a 2.5-acre wooded property, with trails, open spaces, and room for families and pets — a rare combination of rustic charm, privacy, and comfort so close to the city.
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