Cardinal Lodge was part of large 1950's church camp. Bordered by Blue River.
About this house rental
Cardinal House Lodge - Cardinal House Lodge offers a large screened porch that wraps around 2 sides of the building and provides space to dine, sleep, or watch the river. A large circular fireplace offers additional gathering opportunities in an open family room setting. The cabin will sleep 8 to 12 comfortably. The cabin has 3 bedrooms. There are also 2 twin beds in view of the fireplace, a sleeper couch, and cots are available. The cabin has 1 bath with shower and 1 1/2 bathroom. The kitchen is fully equipped and features a Vulcan stove, huge butcher-block prep table, exterior gas and charcoal grills, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a riverside campfire circle. NO AIR CONDITIONING or. HEAT. The cabin is adapted from a 1950's church camp called Camp Merry Ledges. The Camp is constructed of rustic redwood and douglas fir and provides the perfect setting for couples, families, fishermen, and outdoor groups looking for a river retreat. This cabin is the perfect retreat for a river and nature lovers. We are bordered by the Blue River and public lands: Enjoy easy access to the Blue River. You are nicely situated halfway between 2 public access points. Access points can be arranged for river trips of varying lengths. Bring your own boats or rent boats from a nearby livery. The section of the river where Cardinal House Lodge is not where they run the rental canoes. Fishermen ABSOLUTELY love fishing on our section of the river. You can slide into the river at the lodge and float for trips downstream of 3, 5, 10 or more miles. Many access points lie downstream of us. The Blue River is renowned for it's cleanliness and naturalness. It abounds with wildlife. Harrison Crawford State Forest, O'Bannon Woods State Park, Patoka Lake, Hoosier National Forest, and the Ohio River are all within 15 minutes of us. That means there is a lot of Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Fishing, and backpacking awaiting you. Gambling, night life, and shopping abound: We are only 40 minutes from 2 different Casinos. Louisville is about 40 minutes away. French Lick is about 50 minutes away. Corydon is Indiana's 1st state capital and has a lot of things going on. Scenic Drives and Historic Tourism : We are located right on the Ohio River Scenic ByWay, HWY 62. Route 66 is a few miles away. These roads offer roadside picnicking, amazing vistas, and roads canopied by living trees. You can explore for days and not see the same road twice.
Amenities
Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
££££
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful scenery, peaceful vibes and lots of memories made in this comfy cabin
5.0
Cabin was exactly as listed. Huge interior, plenty of seating, good water pressure, and very helpful host. Weather was only downer, but that can't be helped. Porch screens need some maintenance, but never had 1 mosquito bite, so no complaints. Overall it was as I expected.
4.0
Great cabin for a group that likes camping! We had a group of 8 stay for a weekend away. The cabin is very difficult to find but otherwise check-in was easy. Kitchen is well equipped for feeding a large group which is nice. Screened in porch is the real treasure (at least in the hot weather while we visited) it was significantly cooler than inside the house which got very hot during the day. Bring water for drinking and cooking and bug spray - there’s no escaping the bugs in the summer (inside or out) and you’ll be set. There was plenty of firewood, towels and games which all made the trip easier for our group.
River access makes fishing and kayaking easy. It’s also a great fishing spot our group caught quite a lot just off the bank. There were 4 cars with groups of people not in our group that came to launch kayaks and parked in the access path to the river which made it challenging for our group to get down there and was a little surprising as we didn’t know that was a possibility and they didn’t leave until close to dark.
If you want to explore the area it’s easy to get to state parks and caves as well. All in all it was a great backdrop to a family trip!
5.0
We have a wonderful stay. Expect primitive and wildlife. We spent all day at the river, kids swam and fished. Loved it!
5.0
This is our 2nd time staying here. Love the peace and quiet of nature!
5.0
Very nice hime to relax and get away from the busy life
5.0
This place is a great getaway for relaxing and beautiful views. Its super quiet semi-remote. The kitchen and open space is large enough for a sizable group of people. Highly recommend!
4.0
Quiet clean serene setting
Everything you need for a wonderful damily gathering, plenty of space a blue river fun for kids
Had trouble with breaker , electric went off several times. Reported to owner. Other than that perfect!
5.0
Great property to just go to and relax! Loved the river view! We lived on the porch and with the fans on it was comfortable. We had trouble with the smell of the sulfur water. It is a rustic and beautiful lodge! Would be great for a large group!
4.0
The cabin was large and comfy. There is no air conditioning but plenty of fans. Only issue we had is the sulfur water, which is quite unpleasant. But it was roomy, nice rustic cabin with a large screened in porch, several nice grills, and all the necessities on a large wooded lot on the river.
5.0
Cabin stay
Peaceful and relaxing few days we spent here, we will definitely be returning
5.0
Buddy Trip
This is our groups 3rd time using this cabin for an incredible guy trip. It is a perfect option for those that enjoy camping but want to escape the primitive part of it. Having access to the meal prep area, screened in porch, fire pit, and Blue River makes this cabin a perfect spot for our group to get away. We will keep coming back.
5.0
Quiet, Woods, & Water
We as a family really enjoyed our stay at the Cardinal House. The kitchen was well-stocked, and the building is spacious & accommodating. The kids loved the easy river access for their canoe & Kayaks.
5.0
Family get away
Everything was absolutely wonderful. The only negative is that there is No air conditioning and that was not mentioned in the description. But we made it work and had a good weekend. Thanks
5.0
It was so peaceful. We loved it!
5.0
Great space for hanging out with family, both inside and out. Will be back.
5.0
Great getaway!
It was so peaceful. We loved it!
5.0
Family Get Together
Great space for hanging out with family, both inside and out. Will be back.
5.0
Best southern Indiana rustic cabin and water front!
As always, the Cardinal Cabin never lets us down. I would love to have access to a few kayaks on the property for leisure water sport on the Blue. Otherwise, such a great spot! Cant wait for next year!
4.0
Large Cabin with two bathrooms, tons of room inside and outside. You are roughing it because the beds are terrible, no WiFi and you cant drink the water but other then that a wonderful get away to unwind.
4.0
Great cabin on the river
Large Cabin with two bathrooms, tons of room inside and outside. You are roughing it because the beds are terrible, no WiFi and you cant drink the water but other then that a wonderful get away to unwind.
5.0
We had a wonderful time staying at the Lodge. We would definately come again. Thank you.
4.0
We enjoyed watching wildlife and easy access to the river.
5.0
Family Weekend Trip
We had a wonderful time staying at the Lodge. We would definately come again. Thank you.
5.0
What an incredible place!!! We were amazed at the beauty & privacy that we experienced at the Cardinal House! We had everything we needed as the kitchen had plenty of dishes & pans & the bathroom had plenty of towels and washcloths for all 10 of us. We felt that communication was open & easy with Nancy & Missy and we absolutely loved this stay. We did a ~3 mile float down the river and visited 2 incredible caverns nearby. Nearly everyday we played and fished in the river and had a campfire.
So much fun to be had! We definitely did NOT miss WiFi or TV!
We most certainly will be making this trip an annual event and feel so blessed to have found such an incredible space!
4.0
Love the location but-
We enjoyed watching wildlife and easy access to the river.
5.0
The best vacation ever!!
What an incredible place!!! We were amazed at the beauty & privacy that we experienced at the Cardinal House! We had everything we needed as the kitchen had plenty of dishes & pans & the bathroom had plenty of towels and washcloths for all 10 of us. We felt that communication was open & easy with Nancy & Missy and we absolutely loved this stay. We did a ~3 mile float down the river and visited 2 incredible caverns nearby. Nearly everyday we played and fished in the river and had a campfire.
So much fun to be had! We definitely did NOT miss WiFi or TV!
We most certainly will be making this trip an annual event and feel so blessed to have found such an incredible space!
5.0
Wonderful place to get away from it all and just relax. Kids had a great time exploring and playing. We will be back for sure.
5.0
This piece of property is so beautiful and the Blue River is amazing. There's so much room and so many beds. The wraparound porch is great. The only problem we had was finding it.
5.0
We had the most amazing time here! Paradise!
This piece of property is so beautiful and the Blue River is amazing. There's so much room and so many beds. The wraparound porch is great. The only problem we had was finding it.
5.0
Great weekend away
Wonderful place to get away from it all and just relax. Kids had a great time exploring and playing. We will be back for sure.
5.0
We loved our stay!
We had a very relaxing, peaceful weekend! Most of us had not been the Southern Indiana/Louisville. We all had a great time!
5.0
Homeschool filed trip
Fun cabin for the kids to immerse in early Indiana history with “rustic” living (plus modern cooking, lighting, and plumbing for mom’s sanity)!
Close to many valuable learning opportunities in southern Indiana!
5.0
Fun cabin for the kids to immerse in early Indiana history with “rustic” living (plus modern cooking, lighting, and plumbing for mom’s sanity)!Close to many valuable learning opportunities in southern Indiana!
5.0
Loved it!
Was a quite getaway. Enjoyed fishing and the quite evenings.
5.0
Had a great stay! The cabin was super tidy and very beautiful. It was a little dusty and could have used a rug or two to catch all that dust. Other than the power going out our last morning it was a blast
5.0
Halloween fun
Had a great stay! The cabin was super tidy and very beautiful. It was a little dusty and could have used a rug or two to catch all that dust. Other than the power going out our last morning it was a blast
5.0
Best southern Indiana rustic cabin and water front!
My group has come to the Cardinal House annually for the last 9 years. Although rustic, the cabin holds a special place in our hearts. The 360 view fireplace and access to the Blue River can not be beat. We suggest bringing your own water craft or utilizing the local livery. The grounds are lovely to explore. Looking forward to next year!
10.0
My close friends and I come to this cabin once a year for the past 5 years. This year was rainy and it was still an incredible time. It's a perfect place for a lo-fi secluded getaway. Make sure to bring good food and great company and you will not be disappointed.
8.0
We went fishing, did barbecue, and lots of other fun stuff. We had lots of fun, and hope to come again soon !
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Indiana?
The average price for a rental in Indiana is £109 per night. This rental is £56 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cardinal Lodge was part of large 1950's church camp. Bordered by Blue River.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cardinal Lodge was part of large 1950's church camp. Bordered by Blue River.. Enjoy the water!
Is Cardinal Lodge was part of large 1950's church camp. Bordered by Blue River. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cardinal Lodge was part of large 1950's church camp. Bordered by Blue River.?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.
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