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Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 5394 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Heltonville, IN
  • Lake Monroe
    4 min drive
  • Paynetown Beach
    13 min drive
  • Indiana University Bloomington
    23 min drive
  • Bloomington, IN (BMG-Monroe County)
    33 min drive

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 23 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Assembly Hall - 23 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 24 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Memorial Stadium - 24 min drive - 16.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sahm's at Eagle Pointe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Fairfax Inn - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Wind Jammer Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Trade Winds Waterfront Restaurant - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Windjammer - ‬38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe.

Located in Heltonville, Indiana. Minutes away from Monroe Lake and many boat ramps. Cabin is a great retreat for couples, or outdoorsy people. Cozy 394 square foot studio cabin with direct assess to Hoosier National Forest & Deam Wilderness. Biking, hiking, and horse trails right outside the door. If you enjoy camping, boating, fishing, kayaking you will love this. Short drive to Bloomington and Brown County State Park. Special features include, a double bunk bed setup with full beds, a full sized futon, Roku Tv, DVD player, 2nd outside shower, and large parking area with 2-30 amp RV hookups. Small outdoor Weber grill and fire pit are provided. You will need to bring your own wood for fire pit. I do not supply wood.

This cabin is a quaint small red cabin in the woods. It has access to 202,814 acres, 266 miles of hiking, horseback riding & mountain bike trails in Hoosier National Forest right outside your door with connecting trails to Brown County State Park. You can hike to the lake if you want a nice long hike. This is perfect for people who love to hike, mountain bike, fish, boat, kayak and camp. Also note that the living space is a studio style cabin. The cabin has a full bathroom with stand up shower. Plus outdoor shower as well. Great after hiking. It does have a small water heater so quick showers are needed. This space has a Double futon and 2 full size mattress bunk beds. It can accommodate up to 5 people max. The outdoor shelter house is one of the cabins best features. Plenty room for a great picnic and s’mores over the fire pit. Also if you have a boat or camper there is a circular drive around cabin for easy turn around and plenty parking.

The cabin is approximately only 100 yards off SR 446. Cabin has no direct neighbors. It is surrounded by woods. Cabin is located approximately 25 minutes from Indiana University Campus. Conveniently located 4 miles from Cutright or Paynetown boat launching ramp and Lake Monroe.

Please be aware we do have one small security camera in the door keypad. It activates when keypad is touched. You can request it to be turned off.

Food: Trailhead pizza (with great Karaoke), Scenic View Restaurant, and ample places if you go into Bloomington.
Gas and Groceries: The Heltonville Deli and Grocery in Heltonville. The fishing Shed in Bloomington. A couple miles away. The Dollar General in Bedford. About 7 miles away. Bloomington is not a far drive if you want more selection.
Shopping: 14 miles to College Mall in Bloomington
Lake Monroe 4 miles away

*** If you used the fire pit, please make sure the fire is out before you leave premises. Also please bring firewood.

***Please do not use or lite fire pit under shelter house. It makes a horrible mess. If you do you may be subject to $100 cleaning fee. It cause major soot build up.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as karaoke or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Starr Millick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 394 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $15 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the edge of the forest!
Wish we could’ve stayed longer! This cabin was perfect for my family of 3. Our 3 year old loved being there! It’s not far off of the main road but it has a great view in the back from the amazing covered patio. It’s so close to Lake Monroe and even Bloomington without feeling like it. The scenery all around is incredible! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Host Awesome Cabin
Everything was clean and very well setup. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mary Kay Consultant
Absolutely wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
We arrived shortly after the check in time. The cabin was clean. The kitchen was well equipped. TV and wifi functioned well. We were located close to hiking trails around Monroe Lake and Bloomington restaurants and businesses. Our only issue was due to the dry weather, the gravel roads running past the cabin created a dust issue whenever vehicles drove by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
a little slice of heaven on earth
it goes without saying that visiting this little cabin is going to be a yearly thing from now on! it's perfectly quaint, clean, and quiet, both inside and out. the backyard gives you ample space to cook, hang out, have a small fire, string up a hammock, really anything your outdoorsy heart desires. plus given that you're in bloomington, you're just a stones throw from finding crystal geodes and fossils yourself - and if you're extra lucky, maybe the host knows a neat spot to find some all your own! communication with her was perfect and quick on her part and the place exactly as described, i'd highly suggest a trip here :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location
Cabin was clean and full of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZACH

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great time! The property was quiet and very clean. Communication was quick with the owner. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Good
Everything was great. The host was very responsive. The cabin was very clean and decorated nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
The cabin was a perfect location for activities we wanted to do in the area. We hiked in the Hoosier National forest, rented a boat on Lake Monroe and enjoyed dining in Bloomington. Perfect family get away spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Hiking Spot
Cabin was perfect for our family of three! Particularly loved the outdoor space. Our 3.5 year old never wanted to come inside. Lots of activities (chalk, puzzles, games, etc.) provided. Location to trails was amazing! Just outside your doorstep. Couldn’t get closer to the National Forest if you tried. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

eugene c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
Nice place. Close to the lake. One of a kind in the area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Located near Lake Monroe and many acres of national forest. Porch is awesome and recommend anyone who wants to get away from everyday hustle.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, quiet, nice cabin and Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break Escape
Great little cabin to spend a few days in. Wouldn’t recommend with more than about 3 people, but the other people I was with were tiny humans.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!
Perfect little piece of paradise. Clean and very much home away from home. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our second time here
We were thrilled when this super clean and adorable cabin was available for our trip. We stayed here in 2020 and loved it. Beds were comfortable, kitchen stocked with everything we needed, very private and backs up to the Hoosier National Forest. Only 25 minutes to where we went in Bloomington. We will always try and book this lovely cabin when we are in the area. Property manager was very quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an adorable little cabin. It is in the perfect location for hiking and enjoying nature. We enjoyed our stay and plan on bringing our young grandkids here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tower Ridge Cabin stay
Cozy cabin in an easy to find location. Had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect getaway
This is not fancy but has absolutely everything you need for comfort. We enjoyed gorgeous hikes in single digit weather (we are hardy, lol) and then a fun game night. We even watched a movie. This is hands down one of our favorite places to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Wonderful place to stay can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
This cabin was a lovely, cozy getaway and I did not want to leave! I certainly hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake monroe
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rodrigo t.

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was dogs fleas and dog hair when I got there
There was dog hair and fleas and I was uncomfortable with that other than that it was better than nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin stay
It was great as always
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tower ridge camp
Great location for outdoor recreation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023