Bloomington, Indiana, a city of around 70,000, offers amazing getaways in the surrounding hills and countryside. If you are ready for the perfect vacation in woods filled with white-tailed deer, flocks of birds and wildflowers, then one of these cabins will fit the bill. And if you are an avid cyclist or hiker, inviting roads and trails are right out the front door.
Sycamore Valley Cabin is 1/3 mile from the shores of Lake Monroe, in Brown County, Indiana. While not offering views of the lake itself, it does offer a panorama of the surrounding meadows and woods. From the front it is a single story, but from the rear it has two stories and is more a luxury cedar home than cabin. The construction is of brick with hardwood floors, and two-story windows are in the cathedral living room. Amenities include a massage chair, hot tub, sauna, home theater system, gas wood stove and pool table. There is even a fireman's pole to slide down. It is available on a daily, weekly or weekend basis, and kayaks and canoes come with the cabin. No pets and no smoking are allowed. The kitchen is fully equipped, and all bed and bath linens are provided.
Sycamore Valley Cabin
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-327-1999
fivestarcabin.com
This cabin is only 15 minutes from downtown Bloomington and is right off Highway 46. It is nestled in the forest along one of the area's most popular bicycle routes and overlooks a valley. The cabin has three bedrooms, can accommodate two to six people, has a fully equipped kitchen, and all bed and bath linens are supplied. The cabin features vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, dining and sitting areas, and a satellite TV. There is a loft with a king-sized platform bed and reading nook which overlooks the woods, and a walk-out basement opens onto the back patio which has views and a hot tub. The cabin sits on five acres of woods and is less than a mile from a trail system for hiking. No pets and no smoking are allowed.
Among the Treetops
8808 Brock Road
Bloomington, IN 47408
812-988-6429
browncountylogcabins.com
This three-level private log cabin sits on 17 secluded 1/4 mile off State Road 46. The cabin is located halfway between Nashville and Bloomington, and is bordered by 600 acres of state forest. This cabin with wraparound decks can accommodate eight guests. There are two king beds, one queen and a sleeper sofa. Three full baths, a fully-equipped kitchen, a Brown County stone fireplace, satellite TV and a pool table are some of the amenities included. An outdoor fire pit and hot tub are available, and nearby Yellowwood State Forest has trails for hiking and a lake which includes boat rentals for fishing.
Back to Nature Cabin
1275 North Sewell Road
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-335-1091
backtonaturecabins.com
