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Reviews of Sweet and Secluded Log Home with Outdoor Hot Tub!


Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and great location
This house has great space for a group of adults. The 3 bathrooms and bedrooms were a luxury for our group of 5. A few cleanliness issues but overall it was fine. The hot tub was great and the kitchen was adequately equipped. If there were 8 people as advertised, you may be short on plates/glasses and the table only seats 6. Brown Co State Park is close and the hiking is surprisingly good for Indiana! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you for being our guests, Bonnie! We are doing our "spring cleaning" right now in all of the cabins. And thank you for the heads up about the dishes. Those are things that we sometimes do not know unless a guest tells us. We have put more in the cupboards!

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golden girls birthday getaway
Despite the cool weather and rain, it didn’t dampen our spirits. Had a wonderful time! Shopping and hiking was also great! Would highly recommend a stay! Lots of room, warm and dry, and if you enjoy peace and quiet…. this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
Great 3 bdrm house deep in The woods. I'm sure it's beyond words in the fall. Centrally located to downtown Nashville and Bloomington. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas Geta-away
This cabin was the perfect place for me and my families to spend Christmas! It was roomy and cozy. We had a great time! The host emailed to ensure everything was good and was very responsive even during the holiday. I would recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reviews
Very nice with the exception of the fireplace not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2024
Hi, Matthew! We are happy you enjoyed your stay overall. The fireplace DOES work. Perhaps the pilot light was not lit. We are disappointed that you did not connect with us during your stay so that we could have talked you through how to relight it. And we regret that you did not get to enjoy the fireplace during your stay. Best wishes and Happy New Year!

10/10 Excellent

Kallen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Girls Christmas Getaway
Comfortable, clean cabin to relax together. Close drive to local shops for exploring. It is back in the woods with critters visiting 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2023
Thank you for your nice review, Kallen, and Yes! Lots of critters in our woods. You can have the best of both worlds...relaxing in nature or exploring our local shops. It's a "win-win!" We hope you return to do it all over again!

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Hiking, shopping, laughing. Beautiful time of the year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed
We enjoyed our stay and loved the wildlife that walked right up to our door. The cabin was very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Great cabin with lots of beautiful nature surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
The property was great for our relaxing getaway weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kolin A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin, cleanliness issues.
Overall, the cabin is beautiful and the nature is amazing. The cabin is located in a private area which our group appreciated so that we didn't need to worry about having a bonfire and keeping neighbors awake while chatting and laughing at night. Our main complaint was the cleanliness of the cabin. The beds and kitchen had some issues that were unsanitary and unpleasant surprises. However, the host and I worked through these issues and I appreciate their response. I assume these issues will be addressed for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Yes, we did "work through these issues," as we cleaned a stain on a quilt and swept up some mouse droppings...as well as gave you a nice refund. We are proud to report that the majority of our guests state we have clean and comfortable cabins. If we have an occasional housekeeping concern, we always try to take care of our guests immediately. We do wish you would have brought your concerns to our attention before the end of your three night stay and not the morning of your departure. We could have easily addressed them.

8/10 Good

Regena R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway stay. Suited our needs.
My family had a wonderful trip to your cabin. Lots of things to do close. Had nice facilities. We did not use the outside hot tub. Worried about the sanitation of the tub. We did have a jacuzzi tub inside to use. When they warn you about the insects in the area believe them. Make sure to use good bug spray. My family ended up ate up with chiggers. Natural accuracy due to the area. We enjoyed our visit very much. As a group of eight people, various ages we were very comfortable. Could use some new mattresses, but that’s part of the experience. If you read and use their advice you will also have an wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments, Regena! We are so pleased that your family had a wonderful trip! (And just to ease the minds of any future guests...we do service and sanitize our hot tubs before each new reservation.)

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
My girlfriends and I stayed here for our annual girls weekend. We were very happy with the property, it was as advertised. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words, Sharon. Please return soon!

8/10 Good

Joshua Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
The place was really nice!! We all loved it, but the hot tub and pool table are poorly maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
We are please you enjoyed your stay overall! And we know you appreciated how we worked with you regarding your fluctuating guest total. Peter has been hunting replacement rails for the pool table, so please know that we do care about its maintenance. Many guests continue to enjoy a casual game of pool there. We are puzzled by your comment regarding the hot tub, as it is fully functioning. We will reach out to you privately to discuss your concerns. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma time with Daughter and 3 Granddaughters
After the death of my husband their Father and grandfather I wanted to spend quality time with them. The cabin was what we needed and it was perfect place to stay. We loved it so much that we talked about coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
We knew of your situation and very much hoped that you had a peaceful family stay with your daughter and granddaughters. Thank you so much for letting us know that this occurred for you! We would welcome you back whole heartedly! :)

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Great place! We’ll stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
And we hope you do, Bryan! You were great guests!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Awesome! And you will be welcomed back!

10/10 Excellent

Juie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
The cabin was wonderful, lots of room, loved the 3 full bathrooms in each room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

Liked: Cleanliness
improvements
I would suggest spaying routinely for spiders and bugs had several wolf spiders in the lower level and bugs throughout. I would also suggest deep cleaning the carpeted rooms around the base board there was a lot of dirt built up.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Hi, Edward! Thank you for your five star review and your suggestions. The cabin was treated for insects last month, and a deep cleaning was taking place just as you wrote your review! (Our cleaner had to work around the Fall rush.) Best wishes!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
Beautiful and comfortable. Wish we had more time. We will stay here our next visit to IU. Also not too far away from restaurants shops and IU campus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful. The beds was comfy and all around very relaxing couple of days.
It was a wonderful experience and time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We had a great time at this cabin. GPS led us right there with no confusion. Beautiful area, great porches. Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Travelled with family
This is a very accomodating cabin secluded in the beauty of nature. Host, Peter is very inviting and checked in to make sure all was good with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

melissa d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great! Only one suggestion.
Our only concern was there were a few windows without blinds and 3 were actually unlocked. We were a group of women so we would have preferred the house was locked when we got there, windows all locked, and blinds on the windows at night. Otherwise it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an amazing stay!
We had a girls weekend at the cabin and it was the best time! The cabin was so clean and was easy to access. The cabin itself is beautiful & everything we wanted for our weekend! It is located right between Nashville and Bloomington so we had a lot of options of things to do! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2022
Yay! We would love to have you make this your regular "girls getaway" spot! Thank you for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, would recommend and stay again!
The property is the perfect place if you want to disconnect with urban life. The whole inside of the cabin was extremely well kept and clean. Every appliance and equipment worked perfectly. The only thing I noticed was that the hot tub was a tan but dirty, but it didn’t take us more than 10min to clean. Overall it’s a beautiful property and the hosts made the whole process seemless
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
Thank you for your kind words and your input, Martin! We will watch out for any bugs or debris in the hot tub. We are glad you were able to sift them out with the net and enjoy the tub during your stay. We would love to have you stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We came to the area to Run the GnawBone Dances with dirt race. Close to the race site and the hot tub felt great after a hard race. Very Spacious and excellent property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2022
Glad you could relax and enjoy yourselves after the race, Amanda! We hope to host you again!

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Amie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Peaceful stay. Helpful property management
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away for Husband‘s 40th
It was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay with very quiet surroundings for an easy-going weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house on a beautiful lot
The unit was great and our family very much enjoyed our stay. The communications with the property owner were terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun With Family
Rural
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Bad “driveway” full of large potholes.
The house was spacious but in need of a little upkeep. Knobs missing on cabinets, tv cabinet, dishwasher, drawers. Cabinet doors stay open. Some switches didn’t turn anything on. We didn’t cook or use the appliances. But the biggest problem to us was the 1.8 miles of drive to the house that was riddled with lots of large potholes. We felt we needed an ATV to get through. Can be hard on a car! Otherwise the house was as pictured. Could use chairs in the bedrooms. Very quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2021
We are sorry for your experience with the driveway, Mary. We have been searching for someone to level it before we pour more stone over it, but no one is available! They are already loaded down with work elsewhere. We will keep trying, however, as we strive to make our space a comfortable one for our guests! BTW...the cabinets and drawers have never had knobs on them. They are "handleless" cabinets with special channels on the sides for opening them.

10/10 Excellent

Zachary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazingly beautiful!
This place was absolutely beautiful and the cabin was better than the pictures! It was the perfect get away spot and we look forward to coming back again. I had planned this get away as a romantic getaway to propose to my now fiancée. We both highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2021
We are so honored to have you choose our space for your proposal! Many Blessings! --Peter and Suzanne

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What we expected
Setup was good for our group of Mom, 2 adult kids & spouses & 7 yr old granddaughter. Having rented similar places before we had a good idea what to bring. Minor issues involved cupboard door that wouldn't stay closed & oven door that also stay tightly closed (we propped shut with an island stool). Convenient location & good time had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay
We had a wedding at the Wilds. Perfect location. We paid for 8 people and someone could not come because of the COVID. We had plenty of room. The house was a replica of the brides mother’s home. So when we opened the door it was a surprise. My husbands sister had passed over 10 years ago. So many things reminded us of Jackie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2021
So happy you had a good visit and some happy memories! Interesting that you say the cabin was a replica of the bride's mother's home...Peter hand-built the cabin from his own design. Maybe more than one person had good ideas for a floor plan, lol!

10/10 Excellent

RICK P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
wonderful area. Peaceful much needed recharge
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2021
So happy we could provide that for you Rick! Please come back and relax with us again!

10/10 Excellent

lisa d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation getaway
Clean and spacious properly in the woods. Short drive to IU for graduation weekend. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2021
Thank you, Lisa! And Congrats to your Graduate. GO IU!

6/10 Okay

Sarah A.

Secluded property but a little outdated.
Overall the property could be really nice. Perfectly secluded. There was a lot of debris outside on the wrap around porch that needs cleaned up. The chairs sitting out for the firepit were all cracked thankfully we brought our own and enjoyed the firepit area. The hottub was only luke warm and we couldn't get the temp up so we didn't use it. The inside needed cleaned better, crumbs were on the kitchen table, and coffee table. Although the pool table is old and not level our kids enjoyed playing. I would say overall if you are wanting a secluded location, this property is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2021
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Sarah. We are pleased that, overall, you had a good stay. We will definitely look into all you mentioned. It is unfortunate that you did not contact us about any of this during your stay, because we would have tried to make things right with a quick trip the store for more plastic chairs or another light cleaning for you. Most concerning is that you say you did get to enjoy the hot tub during your stay. That makes us sad! It is in perfectly good working order and heats to temperature, so it must have been something small that we could have come down to assist you with.

8/10 Good

Marshall M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not handicap accesible.
Pretty nice cabin, needs a lot of landscape cleaning up. Had my 82 year old mother in a wheelchair with no ramp to get in the door. Had to walk her up 2 steps to get in. The road leading into the cabin has large potholes bikers beware. We made the best of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2020
Sorry, but we do not advertise ourselves as handicapped accessible. We do know, however, that a few people in wheelchairs have enjoyed their stay in our cabins with the wide wrap around decks and the floor plan with a master bedroom, bathroom, and open concept kitchen/dining/livingroom that allows wheel chair access. If you had let us know, we would have fashioned a temporary ramp for your mother.

8/10 Good

Joe N., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax with Friends Family
Overall we really enjoyed the Stay. The owners were reasonably quick to respond and very nice. I would suggest changes to check in as we had a confused couple in our cabin, who were in the wrong cabin and according to them, were dealing with an intruder who escaped through the bathroom window. But after that drama was dealt with the stay was nice. The cabin was clean but the furnishing and decor stuck in the early 90s. Cabinet doors didn't close, and had a mouse in the living room. And the pool table so warped it changed the game and made everyone bad at pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Thanks, Joe. Glad you had a good time overall. :)

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family get away
Cabin and property is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent getaway!
Absolutely lovely! Peter and Suzanne are spectacular hosts - responding quickly and warmly to any question. The location is gorgeous, private, truly in the woods! The cabin is gorgeous. A perfect getaway.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2020
Your kind words mean so much during this time in our world...and we were happy to share a little piece of our world with you! Thank you for staying with us and please return soon!

10/10 Excellent

Elicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing 😊
It was all good besides the mice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2020
We are glad you had a good time overall, Elicia! Sorry about the little "visitors." We do make every effort to keep them out, but it is a constant battle in the countryside!

8/10 Good

Erin H.

Great cabin and attentive owner
We had a great stay! Lovely, spacious cabin that looked just like the pictures online. Great layout and lovely nature setting. We had 2 minor issues that the owner responded to immediately (showed up on the property to take care of, owner was very nice and attentive). Bathrooms, kitchen, fridge, carpet, etc were all clean but we did mention to owner about lack of spring cleaning (cob webs, dust) having been done and were assured he would have help to take care of the issues soon. We were impressed with everything overall and as long as the cleaning items are taken care of as stated, we would happily come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a quiet getaway with friends.
Nice place, comfortable beds, great hot tub, peace and quiet. Only complaint, kitchen stove and drawers need a good cleaning out. Other than that, we highly recommend this place. Thanks for the much needed rest from our busy lives.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and got the rest you needed. We will get the kitchen cleaned. Please come back to stay with us in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Perfect cabin for our annual girls weekend! The 3 of us got our own bedroom and bathrooms which was nice. The cabin was clean just some cobwebs upstairs in the game room. Would consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are glad our cabin was the perfect fit for your girls weekend. I will have the cobwebs addressed. We hope you return soon.

6/10 Okay

Deborah L., Jeffersonville, Indiana USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend in Back to Nature
The property was clean, quiet and secluded. The hot tub had so many strong chemicals in it (burning the eyes and nose from fumes) we chose not to use it. Beds were comfy, kitchen well stocked. Many of the kitchen cabinet doors would not close or stay shut - petty but annoying. Overall it’s a great cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are sorry you had issues with the hot tub but glad you had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rating
We had a great time! The place was clean, great location, and really enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Will recommend to others!