Reviewed by Reed & Missy "This entry is going to be short & sweet...just like our stay.
Loved the Merrymaker.
Loved the sights & sounds of the river!
Loved the hot tub!
Loved the campfires!
Loved the sunrises!
Loved the scenic drives!
We will definitely come back! Thank you for your wonderful Southern Indiana hospitality!"
Reviewed by Susan & Michael "Beautiful space, we loved the solitude of the forest-most enjoyable kitchen. We had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! Thank you!"
Reviewed by Teresa "This has been a great place to start the summer! The weather has been perfect!
Want to say thanks for the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful cabin. It has been a very relaxing week.
I brought my 12 year old dog and she loved laying outside listening & smelling the river.
The hot tub seals th..."
Reviewed by Cousins "We five cousins/siblings & spouses have surely enjoyed this leisure & respite together. Beautiful weather let us be outside some. At one point we saw two barges we'd seen at the Cannelton Locks "coming" & two barges going! Add to that the moon on the calm 'Ole Man River' plus the katydids croo..."
Reviewed by Christy "This is our 2nd time here and we brought some friends along this time. Love the Cottage! We went to Blue Spring Caverns and did the tour. We also did the dinner tour on the Star Ship in Louisville, KY. We visited the Huber Winery and did some taste testing. We went back to Louisville to see ..."
Reviewed by Ann "First annual Winchester family trip. We had 28 of 42 family members here. Had a wonderful time. God Blessed us with nice Weather, Fun, and Fellowship.
Great place for large families.
Hope to come back annually."
Reviewed by Terry Riley "The Utopia is a peaceful haven and captivates you the minute you drive up the road and view it in the distance. The outside provides an authentic log cabin look and has a beautiful lawn, fabulous hot tub, and plenty of privacy. The interior welcomes you with an old timey feel and yet still has al..."
Reviewed by Barb & Joe "Such a peaceful area!!
A wonderful place, especially to meet our son's future in-laws. The whole clan was here or down the road in 4 other cabins-a big group....Room to play yard games and talk-eat & get to know one another."
Reviewed by Tim, Jana & Molly Mahannah "We came here while the kids had spring break and stayed thursday - sunday...We fell in love the cabin right away and wanted to just move it! It is nestled away and we loved that. Spent time at the cabin and also in Tell City, which we loved. Tell City has a wonderful restaurant called "Capers"..."
Reviewed by Brad and Amanda "My husband and I went to Derby with some family. We had been there before and loved it so much that we wanted to share it. We previously stayed at Shady Creek and loved it. It worked out perfect because when I went to make our reservations I waited a little too late and Shady Creek was taken, ..."
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We invite you to come experience Indiana's Deep South in Beautiful Perry County. Experience life in Southern Indiana on the banks of the Ohio River. The Sunrise is magnificent and the full moon is spectacular. Watch the haze disappear from the Kentucky hills across the river as the morning stillness of the water embraces the new day. You may be lucky enough to see the Delta, Mississippi or American Queen as they cruise by your cabin.
Sports Afield 50 BEST OUTDOOR SPORTS TOWNS Derby, Indiana Winner for Indiana 2 years in a row... "There's one in every state. A low-key town where genuine outdoorsmen go to immerse themselves in serious sporting pursuits. Where the prices are low, the people are friendly, and the quality of the experience is unmatched."
Midwest Living
"People have no idea how beautiful it is down here," says Gary Johnson, who's never regretted trading the city for the country. "This whole river region is just being rediscovered."
Travel Holiday
For many years dreamers have been searching for, and finding, paradise in an unexpected place: Southern Indiana. The 320 mile-long Ohio River Scenic Route has been declared a National Scenic Byway, a title bestowed on only a few other roads, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Natchez Trace and the Pacific Highway.
Extra!
Newspaper section from The Indianapolis Star
Quiet, restful and largely unknown, the three recently renovated dollhouse-like Ohio River Cabins in tiny Derby, IN, are a perfect place to pull up a rocking chair, park your feet on a porch railing and be mesmerized by the slow parade of river traffic.
A message to all of our visitors and supporters...
We hope you have a great experience on the river's edge! Many thanks go out to those who gave us credit in their printed material with a true appreciation of what nature has to offer in our southern Indiana region.
