Located in Birdseye, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Patoka Lake and Patoka Lake Swimming Beach. .This cabin is 32.3 mi (52 km) from Ohio River Valley and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area.
Patoka Lake Swimming Beach - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
Hoosier National Forest - 35 min drive - 30.7 km
French Lick Casino - 36 min drive - 35.6 km
French Lick Springs Hotel - 36 min drive - 36.0 km
Big Splash Adventure - 38 min drive - 37.0 km
Restaurants
Debs Truck Stop - 19 min drive
Benny’s Off The Water - 5 min drive
Patoka Lake Pub 'N' Grub - 5 min drive
Off the Hook Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
Hillcrest Pub - 6 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.
Happy Hollow cottage @ Patoka
Nestled amidst a wooded lot this newly remodeled cottage offers a peaceful escape at Patoka Lake. This cozy cottage has everything you need to create unforgettable memories. Complete with hot tub & firepit this well-equipped cottage gives you all the comforts for a hassle-free stay. Perfectly located minutes away from Patoka Lake main entrance, easy to access the lake's pristine waters for boating, swimming, or fishing plus hiking trails. Also, close proximity of local wineries & restaurants.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
294232
Reviews
Happy Hollow cottage @ Patoka Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
M. Christine T.
19 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Extended our stay because we were having such a great time!
M. Christine T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cass a.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cabin!
Cass a.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor A.
4 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Awesome!
This place was incredible! Absolutely loved every bit and every minute of it. Super pretty property and an awesome little lay out inside the cabin. Neat little loft for mom and pop up stairs and a spacious living/family room that brings it all together with the bunk beds on the other side, kids have their own space. Brought our kids who are younger with us and they had a blast as well, didn’t want to leave lol…. Nicely set up kitchen with pretty well anything you could need in it. Was happy with how supplied the place was. They thought of everything. Just bring the family and some food and your set! Property manager was also very nice and was always very quick to respond or help with anything you could need. Will be going back, only down fall is we wish we would have stayed longer. Never want to do a hotel again. Forgot to take pictures cause we was having too good of a time. Will remember next time. Thanks. 5 stars!!!
Trevor A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
We loved staying and had a fun and relaxing time.
Melissa H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Derek H.
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin
Secluded, clean, new, and cozy. This cabin was everything we needed for a weekend away!
Derek H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandi S.
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot!!
Close to enough activities to keep us entertained during an extremely rainy weekend! Place was clean and comfortable! We really appreciated the clean hot tub!
Brandi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin P.
1 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
New Years eve get-a-way
cabin was perfect for my wife & I along with out dogs. Really enjoyed the cabin.
Kevin P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Phil S.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Fun Time
Clean. Great amount of wood on site for the fire pit.
Phil S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Julie W.
26 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy quite cottage
Great time but somethings needs some work.
Julie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Austin K.
24 Jun 2024
The cabin
The appearance was great, hot tub worked good. Swing...it did not work good. I was sitting alone and swing fell to the ground. There seemed to be excessive amounts of dust/dirt on ceiling that was falling on to the king size bed in the loft. No great instructions for check out that i seen. The pea gravel was a mess in the screened area apon our arrival.