Vacation rentals with a kayak in Southern Indiana

Perfect place to rest and relax!! We had some great family time in a VERY CLEAN, organized and beautiful cabin! Anything I needed was right in the perfect spot. We made meals, played games, fished and went to the Creation Museum and Ark. The location was just what we were looking for. Julie was the Best!

Anthony was very communicative throughout the whole process, from the booking to the check-in and checkout. Place was very clean and as described in the listing. Was a short 15 min drive to downtown Cincinatti which was a plus for us. Don't hesitate to book here if you ever need a place to stay in Cincinatti.

Hawks Ridge was amazing!! Such a beautiful home, both inside and out. We were in town for a graduation at IU, and Susan’s home was very convenient to Bloomington. The home is secluded, private, very peaceful and an amazing place to stay. There were four in our party and we had plenty of room. Susan was incredibly helpful and responsive.

We had our family reunion at this place. Ages 1-90 enjoyed gathering at this property.

This was a lovely country getaway. I had a fantastic time fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the lakefront. If you're looking for a quiet, low-key trip, this is a great choice.

This place was good for our family and we definitely had a better time here than we would have had in a hotel. I will say that, when I see “entire house” on a listing, I do not expect to be sharing an entrance or dwelling with the owners. I’m sure they are great people, but personally, when I use AirBnB, I am looking for a greater degree of privacy than I felt we had knowing the owners were under the same roof. Overall, the upstairs house was lovely, clean and beautifully furnished with a great location.

Max's place was truly magical. We will definitely book again when we are in Bloomington.

A cute cozy home! Nice size rooms and very clean! Loved the Bible verses throughout the house!

This was a great place for the kids. Kayaks were available with full equipment and life jackets. The fish were biting. Donny kept in touch quickly. They had a ball.

We loved our long weekend at the cottage! It was such a peaceful setting that allowed us to relax and recharge. The lake-view from the deck, in the morning and evenings was awesome. It was a little too chilly for water activities, but we look forward to returning in the summer and taking full advantage of ‘lake life!’ The host was so accommodating. We loved the location in proximity to the daily activities we were doing-Creation Museum/Newport, visiting distilleries in Frankfort and the local Ark Encounter.

This is the 2nd time that our family has stayed here, and I would highly recommend it if you enjoy playing in a lake. We're a pretty active family and really enjoy swimming, and this lakehouse is perfect for us in that there is lake access right on the property. We enjoyed the use of the charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal and lighter) and appreciated that the kitchen had all we needed for a 3-night stay. I had forgotten that there is no WiFi or cellular service, but it was a nice break from everything in the outside world!

Our stay was a week at the end of May 2025. The Cicadas were loud and active. The heavy rains and high lake levels caused logs and debris to basically block our dock so we couldn’t use the provided kayaks or paddle boards… just Mother Nature. We did enjoy a couple of bonfires in the evenings with plenty of firewood provided. S’mores were also supplied along with forks. There were a lot of sitting areas on the porch and decks and yard. The cottage was clean with a spacious living room and kitchen, lovely decorated with plenty of dishes and linens supplied. There is a dollar store and an ice-cream store 10 minutes away. All in all our family enjoyed this cottage.

This little home is definitely the perfect spot if you’re looking for a secluded area, but also still close to everything you need. It was very quiet and peaceful the few nights I stayed, the river is very calming at night to sit outside and enjoy. Definitely recommend!!!

This place was a great place to have a mini vacation for Spring Break. The ponds had ducks, geese, fish, and a cute otter that was always swimming around. We saw the goose nest and the next day there were her eggs. The boys loved hiking around, fishing, and doing s'mores over the fire pit. The house was decorated nicely and had plenty of space. There was an amazing game room that I must have forgotten was included, so it was a wonderful surprise for the boys. We went to the Children's museum and to a Trampoline Park. Ate out a couple times and cooked in a few times. Overall, this was an amazing trip thanks to the property, amenities, host, and the fun activities Indianapolis had to offer.

If you are looking for a remote getaway off the beaten path, then this is for you! Clean and fully furnished house right on the water has everything you need to relax for days. If you don't feel like going anywhere, bring your meals because you are a little ways from civilization. If eating out is more your style, use Tanya's helpful guide to order take out or eat in an area establishment. Tanya is helpful and responsive; she offered clear directions for getting there, checking in and out and everything in between. We traveled in the off-peak season so the outdoor area wasn't fully opened for the summer, but we made do using the provided air pumps and cleaning supplies. We would definitely recommend this for a quiet, relaxing respite from the chaos of busy everyday life!

Can’t say enough about our family getaway at this home, great communication from our host Sara, easy to work with, responsive and helpful throughout our stay, every convenience we were hoping for and more, peacefully private with dock and boat ramp nearby, some kayaking, fishing, relaxing campfires and memories for a lifetime, even a few visits from the sweet neighborhood pups, would definitely stay again, thank you for everything Sara.

We loved this place, we only wish we could have stayed longer. It far exceeded our expectations and was absolutely what we needed. Peaceful, clean, comfortable, well stocked, with plenty of places nearby to go and adventure! We appreciated Greg and Judy’s attentiveness and our boys loved the little arrival gift they left for us. Thanks Greg and Judy! We plan on coming back, hopefully before too long!

This place was beautiful the wood finish was brethtaking just the weekend we needed the host was awesome they really did think of every detail me and my husband loved this place and would definitely stay here agin

Stayed here for a winter work retreat with 12 people. Communication was good, had some Internet challenges upon arrival but the owner resolved that very quickly! It’s an old hunting lodge, so if you don’t mind being one with nature and need loads of space, this is your place! The listing is very accurate, so read carefully- lots of stink bugs and japanese beatles. Thank you for a great stay, it met our needs (and beds are very comfortable)!

There was 8 men from 62 to 75. Played golf all week, cooked at the cabin. Very private, comfortable, beautiful. We all loved this Airbnb. One of our best stays from FL to TN and back to Indiana. We've stayed in several Airbnb we loved this one. Thank you, Apolonia,

Michael is a great host! We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It has a beautiful view of the lake. It was comfortable with lots of amenities. We would go back!

My fiance & I had an amazing time here for his first Father’s Day weekend! It was so relaxing just sitting out on the deck enjoying the view & beautiful sunsets. We definitely plan on visiting again!

Gary’s place has turned from a last-minute getaway our very first year visiting into an annual retreat for us. Always a relaxing, beautiful getaway in a well-stocked and lovingly maintained cabin.

Beautiful, private place to relax and enjoy Bourbon County! The kitchen came fully loaded with everything you need and the full sized refrigerator was nice as well. My only regret is that we didn't have enough time to take advantage of the kayaks! My husband did through a few casts in the pond and caught a few fishes.