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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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French Lick, IN
  • Place, French Lick Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, French Lick Springs Hotel
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, French Lick Scenic Railway
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathoom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The cottage on the hill in the woods

Welcome to our home away from home! Located at the end of a short gravel drive, our cottage is conveniently located near many local attractions, restaurants and shopping. It is just 3.8 miles to the French Lick Casino, 5 miles to the West Baden Springs Resort, 6 miles to Paoli Peaks and 15 miles to Patoka Lake or Hoosier National Forest.

Though it is easy to get to, once you arrive you'll be surrounded by woods on your own private 5 acres.

Spend your day relaxing on the porch listening to nature, going for a walk in the woods or enjoying yourself sitting around the fire pit (free firewood included with each stay!) If you do venture out, you can check out all the area has to offer. There is a winery, antique and artisan shops, restaurants, putt-putt golf and much more to see and do!

When inside, you can turn on the flat screen TV to watch one of the streaming services or live TV while using our free Wi-Fi and included Amazon Firestick.


*For the safety and security of the property and our guests, we have a ring doorbell at the front door.

Our little cabin has a 4 person max capacity, including visitors. If you require a space for more than 4 people, unfortunately we won't be able to accept your reservation. Please note, the driveway is narrow and gravel. If you have a boat or a larger vehicle than a truck, such as an RV there is not adequate space to maneuver it up the drive or a place to turn it around so we ask you to find an alternative place to park those vehicles in town or at Patoka Lake.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Place all garbage in the provided trash bags before putting it in the outside bin.
If you smoke, ensure that all cigarette butts are placed in the sand bucket on the porch rather than discarded on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

French Lick

Located in French Lick, this cottage is near a water park. French Lick Scenic Railway and The Old Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Patoka Lake and Hoosier National Forest. Big Splash Adventure and FLWB Indoor Karting are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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French Lick, IN

What's nearby

  • French Lick Casino - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • French Lick Springs Hotel - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • French Lick Scenic Railway - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Big Splash Adventure - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • French Lick Winery - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Louisville International Airport (SDF) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪French Lick Casino And Resort Sports Book - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nila’s Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Valley Sports Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The cottage on the hill in the woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The cottage on the hill in the woods on 4 Jan 2027 start from AU$248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cottage on the hill in the woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The cottage on the hill in the woods located?

Situated in French Lick, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from French Lick Casino and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Big Splash Adventure. French Lick Winery and French Lick Scenic Railway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place to stay would recommend it to anyone very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This stay was absolutely lovely, very peaceful and pleasantly remote, just off the beaten path!

Overall ease of experience was great! Super friendly host and Overall great location, a hidden oasis!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area!! Cabin was perfect!!! My friend and I really enjoyed the space and fire pit. Wonderful host. Cabin exactly as described. We had an amazing time! Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim/Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hoot Owl Hill Cottage

Great cabin Private and peaceful Rustic natural setting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice peaceful location

Recommend you stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thanks again for picking our little cabin in the woods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Property nice but small. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Michael, thank you for staying at Hoot Owl Cottage and taking good care of it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin close to the action

We fully enjoyed our stay. Hiked at Patoka and skied at Paoli! Enjoyed family time with games and movies while at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2022
Thanks for staying. I hope you'll consider coming back the next time you go skiing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

A perfect cabin for two couples. Close to French Lick, Spring Mill State park and Lake Patoka. We enjoyed the peaceful setting, fire pit and the woods. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

TheFireGates

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Small but cozy

It's about as advertised a small cozy little cabin. Clean enough and a perfect little spot for a getaway vacation. Driveway needs some work though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thanks for the review. Since you didn't have any complaints during your stay, I'm not sure what it would have taken to receive a 5 star review? Our drive is gravel and is regraded once a year and new gravel was added last Spring. Unfortunately, there isn't much else we can do besides that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kareem F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Hideaway!

Great place to stay-clean, quiet and well-equipped! Close enough to all conveniences but far enough to offer you some peace. Property owner is easy to work with and accommodating! I would definitely stay at the Hoot Owl Cabin again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2020
Kareem and her family were the perfect guests. Great communication and very easy to work with. I would be happy to have them stay again. Thanks for taking such good care of our cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Nice getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and relaxing

Perfect for a quiet and relaxing getaway. We walked around and had lunch in downtown French Lick. Went hiking at Patoka Lake. Most of our time was sitting outside by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Thanks again for staying at our little cabin. I hope you'll consider coming back again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed the cottage in the woods

We had traveled to French Lick to meet family from Tennessee for a mini-reunion. We are in our 70s and 80 so the bathrooms and small bedrooms were a little difficult for us to maneuver but were suitable. The linens and towels were very comfortable. We did like the location for it's peace and quiet and closeness to the town. The property manager was helpful and willing to communicate. We would recommend a stay at the cottage on the hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hoot Owl

We had an amazing time. The property was very clean. The amenities were above and beyond what we expected. The owner was prompt in any communication we had. I would highly recommend staying here. We all had a wonderful time. It felt like you were deep in the woods but only 5 minutes to town. The best of both worlds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the hill in the woods

This cabin is nestled in the woods which means lots of quiet and peaceful sounds but yet not far from the town. Cabin was really cute and perfect for a girl's getaway. Cabin was very clean. Beds were extremely comfortable which to me is rare. I slept better here than at home. The host was really nice and always replied to any questions quickly. Seen lots of deer in the area. I highly recommend this cabin if you want a quiet getaway. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded forest

Everything was wonderful...plenty of charcoal fluid but no charcoal for the grill! Plenty of firewood though. Wished we could have stayed another week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting, quiet, peaceful. Everything we were looking for.

Easy renting process. Would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding place to stay one of the best

The property is superbly equipped with many amentities particularly carvings of owls and other animals
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and amazing stay.

This cottage was awesome. We traveled to Patoka Lake for the 4th of July weekend and enjoyed every minute. The cottage was cozy and clean, and we were provided with everything we needed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Too many great things to list!

Everything we needed for our getaway and more! So cozy! Lots of Woodland creatures while we enjoyed the fire ring each night. Yet not so remote we could do all the adventures on our list!!! Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solitude

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect solitude

I live near Indianapolis with lots of light/noise pollution. My goal was to get away to nature... see the stars and no planes, trains and automobiles in the background. Mission accomplished. The cabin was clean, and well stocked and just adorable. I made some "forever memories" and I'm grateful for my time away in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall get away

We loved the cabin very much, perfect for 3 adults. Close to lots of attractions, but located in the woods- spectacular surroundings. We will definitely share about our stay with others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & Peaceful

HOH is a very quaint, quiet, peaceful little slice of paradise located perfectly out of town in the country, but not too far from French Lick. We've visited for the last two years for our family's annual "girls weekend." Lots to do in the area but we usually drive to an Amish restaurant during our stay, which is less than an hour away. Amenities are wonderful; outside fire pit and nightlights are perfection. Owner, Noah, is wonderful to work with and does an excellent job communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2021
Thanks so much for coming back again this year! You're perfect guests and take good care of our little cottage. Hope you'll come back again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful serenity getaway.

Listing was very accurate. Property manager responded promptly to all communications. While the property was located in a secluded wooded location, it had all the comforts of home. Perfect location to celebrate our 45th anniversary. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Noah Barrow

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I'm a happily married father of 2 great kids. We love hiking and generally anything outdoors related.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with our little cottage the first time we saw it. It offers just the right amount of privacy while still being close enough to everything in the city.

What makes this property unique

There are lots of deer, owl and other wildlife around. If you sit quietly on the porch you're likely to see some!

Languages:

English, Japanese

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