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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 278.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Orleans, IN
- Place, The Old Jail22 min drive
- Place, Paoli Peaks Ski Resort30 min drive
- Place, Spring Mill State Park31 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Spacious and restful rural retreat house for families and groups.
Welcome to our family farmhouse in rural Indiana. This home has many unique handcrafted elements and is constructed with many local and environmentally friendly materials. It is a spacious place of welcome in a peaceful location. We are excited to have you stay here!
Location:
30 minutes to French Lick, IN
10 minutes to Paoli and Orleans, IN
30 minutes to Salem, IN
60 minutes to Bloomington, IN
60 minutes to Louisville, KY
The original front rooms of the house were built in 1936 by my husband's great-grandparents. Since it was built, it has been a place of rest for individuals and groups.
Our goal is to be an eco and family-friendly place to stay!
The house is over 3000 square feet of space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house has been intentionally designed with plenty of space for individual and group activities. There are lots of places to find space for solitude, but also large spaces to gather as a group.
The house is on a one-acre property in a rural area. In spring, the property bursts into bloom with irises, daffodils, and peonies originally planted by my husband's grandparents. In the summer, you will find yourself surrounded by corn fields or soybean fields (depending on crop rotation). If you take a morning walk, you will often pass pastured cattle. In fall, the surrounding woods are filled with gorgeous foliage. In winter, the house is the perfect place to relax with those you love!
Details about the space you will be staying in:
Kitchen:
We love to cook and the kitchen reflects that! It is a fully stocked kitchen (we've cooked meals for twenty people using the kitchen!).
Dining Spaces
There is a formal dining room, a table in the kitchen, and a third table in the sunroom.
Living Spaces
There is a formal front living room, an informal television room, and a large sunroom that has gathering space. There is also an upstairs gathering area with an outdoor deck. The sun porch also has an area with toys for children.
Bedrooms
There are four bedrooms and each one has a queen-size bed.
Bathrooms
There is an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a central bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
Work from Home Space
Several areas in the house are convenient and comfortable for remote work. There is a designated desk area in the formal living room that includes a power strip and an additional monitor.
Laundry/Cleaning Supplies
There is a spacious laundry room with a modern washing machine, dryer, and basic cleaning supplies.
Family-friendly
We have the following to help make a stay with families as easy as possible: baby bathtub, crib with sheets, pack n play with sheets, stroller, toddler toilet, kids dishes/silverware, high chair, changing table, bottle drying rack, toys, and children's books. These are always available at the property.
Parking
There is plenty of space to park on the property.
Things to Note:
This is a rural home in the middle of a cornfield. The house has many antiques and original elements dating back to the 1930s. Because of this, there may be natural wear and patina to parts of the house and furniture. The rural setting is gorgeous and while every effort will be made to keep little critters and dust away, we cannot guarantee that you won't experience all of the joys of rural living.
If you do have any issues, please let us know and we will do everything we can to remedy any problems you have! We want your rural stay to be relaxing and amazing!
Property Access
You will access the house via a lockbox that holds the keys.
You will have access to the entire house, but please do not use the storage closet or the attic space. We are working on making these inaccessible to guests, but in the meantime, please do not use them.
You will not have access to the garage, but you can park your car under the roofed carport if you prefer a covered location.
You can use the one-acre property, but please do not use the other surrounding properties. If you would like hunting or hiking recommendations in the area, let us know!
There is a woodworking shop on the property that you will not have access to. It is not attached to the house. We might have a relative who works in there during your stay, but they will not impact your stay in any way!
Things to do:
We lived in the area for a long time (my husband grew up in the house!), so we have a lot of connections we'd love to share. If you are looking for something particular, just reach out!
Additionally, if you are planning any kind of retreat at our house or need group activities, we have connections that could help you. We know people who run cooking retreats, fiber art retreats, spiritual retreats, and yoga retreats. We'd be glad to help you create an amazing experience for your friends and family!
It is possible to stay in the house on one floor and there is a walk-in shower with no steps. If you need a place that is accessible with no stairs, please message us and we can give you more details about how accessible the house is.
Location:
30 minutes to French Lick, IN
10 minutes to Paoli and Orleans, IN
30 minutes to Salem, IN
60 minutes to Bloomington, IN
60 minutes to Louisville, KY
The original front rooms of the house were built in 1936 by my husband's great-grandparents. Since it was built, it has been a place of rest for individuals and groups.
Our goal is to be an eco and family-friendly place to stay!
The house is over 3000 square feet of space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The house has been intentionally designed with plenty of space for individual and group activities. There are lots of places to find space for solitude, but also large spaces to gather as a group.
The house is on a one-acre property in a rural area. In spring, the property bursts into bloom with irises, daffodils, and peonies originally planted by my husband's grandparents. In the summer, you will find yourself surrounded by corn fields or soybean fields (depending on crop rotation). If you take a morning walk, you will often pass pastured cattle. In fall, the surrounding woods are filled with gorgeous foliage. In winter, the house is the perfect place to relax with those you love!
Details about the space you will be staying in:
Kitchen:
We love to cook and the kitchen reflects that! It is a fully stocked kitchen (we've cooked meals for twenty people using the kitchen!).
Dining Spaces
There is a formal dining room, a table in the kitchen, and a third table in the sunroom.
Living Spaces
There is a formal front living room, an informal television room, and a large sunroom that has gathering space. There is also an upstairs gathering area with an outdoor deck. The sun porch also has an area with toys for children.
Bedrooms
There are four bedrooms and each one has a queen-size bed.
Bathrooms
There is an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a central bathroom with a tub/shower combination.
Work from Home Space
Several areas in the house are convenient and comfortable for remote work. There is a designated desk area in the formal living room that includes a power strip and an additional monitor.
Laundry/Cleaning Supplies
There is a spacious laundry room with a modern washing machine, dryer, and basic cleaning supplies.
Family-friendly
We have the following to help make a stay with families as easy as possible: baby bathtub, crib with sheets, pack n play with sheets, stroller, toddler toilet, kids dishes/silverware, high chair, changing table, bottle drying rack, toys, and children's books. These are always available at the property.
Parking
There is plenty of space to park on the property.
Things to Note:
This is a rural home in the middle of a cornfield. The house has many antiques and original elements dating back to the 1930s. Because of this, there may be natural wear and patina to parts of the house and furniture. The rural setting is gorgeous and while every effort will be made to keep little critters and dust away, we cannot guarantee that you won't experience all of the joys of rural living.
If you do have any issues, please let us know and we will do everything we can to remedy any problems you have! We want your rural stay to be relaxing and amazing!
Property Access
You will access the house via a lockbox that holds the keys.
You will have access to the entire house, but please do not use the storage closet or the attic space. We are working on making these inaccessible to guests, but in the meantime, please do not use them.
You will not have access to the garage, but you can park your car under the roofed carport if you prefer a covered location.
You can use the one-acre property, but please do not use the other surrounding properties. If you would like hunting or hiking recommendations in the area, let us know!
There is a woodworking shop on the property that you will not have access to. It is not attached to the house. We might have a relative who works in there during your stay, but they will not impact your stay in any way!
Things to do:
We lived in the area for a long time (my husband grew up in the house!), so we have a lot of connections we'd love to share. If you are looking for something particular, just reach out!
Additionally, if you are planning any kind of retreat at our house or need group activities, we have connections that could help you. We know people who run cooking retreats, fiber art retreats, spiritual retreats, and yoga retreats. We'd be glad to help you create an amazing experience for your friends and family!
It is possible to stay in the house on one floor and there is a walk-in shower with no steps. If you need a place that is accessible with no stairs, please message us and we can give you more details about how accessible the house is.
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put dirty bedding and towels in the laundry room.
We will have the house professionally cleaned, but try to leave the house in a similar condition to when you arrived, with furniture in the same place and toys put away.
We will take trash and recycling into town (there is no local trash pickup)unless you have a longer term stay. In that case, we'll instruct you on trash drop off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Orleans
Orleans is home to this holiday home. The Old Jail and French Lick Scenic Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Spring Mill State Park and Pioneer Mothers State Wayside. Travelling with kids? Consider FLWB Indoor Karting and Big Splash Adventure.
Orleans, IN
What's nearby
- The Old Jail - 22 min drive - 12.2 km
- Paoli Peaks Ski Resort - 30 min drive - 18.0 km
- Spring Mill State Park - 31 min drive - 27.4 km
- French Lick Casino - 38 min drive - 33.4 km
- Hoosier National Forest - 51 min drive - 28.0 km
Restaurants
- The Ritz - 20 min drive
- Wendy's - 17 min drive
- China Wok - 18 min drive
- Hacienda - El Asadero - 18 min drive
- Burton's Farmhouse - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kara Pickens

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