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Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks!

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A log cabin with a stone chimney, large windows, and a porch with railings.
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A hot tub and a sauna in a snowy outdoor setting with a wooden deck and a small shed in the background.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.
A wooden interior with a sloped ceiling, white walls, and two illuminated wall sconces.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shades State Park
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Waveland, IN
  • Place, Shades State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Turkey Run State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, DePauw University
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2 Cabin

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room Cabin

4 Twin Beds

Master bedroom Cabin

1 Queen Bed

Spa Building

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower bathroom Cabin

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master bathroom Cabin

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spa building Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks!

Authentic western cedar log cabin surrounded by 6000 acres of old growth forest in every direction! The location is spectacular. You can walk right off of the driveway into Shades State Park and Pine Hills Nature Preserve or take a 10 minute drive to Turkey Run State Park! The area is known as the covered bridge capital of the US with 33 covered bridges within an 18 minute drive. There is a Nordic Spa on site that includes unlimited use of the Saunas, Hot tub, Cold plunge, relax pool and the massage chairs.

Distance to local attractions...

-Shades State Park Hiking -Walk off driveway
-Pine Hills Nature Preserve Hiking - Walk off Driveway
-Kuusi Nordic Spa - On site
-Sugar Creek Retreat river canoeing/fishing access- 1 minute
-Turkey Run State Park - 10 minutes
-32 Covered Bridge's - 18 minutes
-Downtown Rockville Antique shops - 18 minutes
-Amish Grocery Store - 5 minutes
-Bad Lands off road park - 20 minutes
-Coal Creek Cellards - 10 minutes
-Britton Winery - 10 minutes.

The accommodations include
-Rustic Log Cabin can accommodate 8 people in three bedrooms with a modern kitchen and two updated baths.
-There is an authentic masonry fireplace built with local brown county stone.
-Kids loft
-Wraparound porch with log porch swing
- New in 2025 is a Nordic Spa for guests to use during their stay.
The new amenities included with the cabin rate are a
-12 person sauna
-3 massage chairs
- 8x15 relax pool Temp 96 degrees year round
-Large Hot tub
- Commercial cold plunge Temp 45-60 degrees year round
-There is also a float pod room sensory deprivation room that guests can use for special events for an extra daily charge so we can have an attendant on site for safety.

More amenities coming during 2025!!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4564959
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Waveland

Located in Waveland, this cabin is in a rural area. Turkey Run State Park and Shades State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crawfordsville Aquatic Center and Fine Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Waveland, IN

What's nearby

  • Shades State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turkey Run State Park - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • DePauw University - 42 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Golden Nugget Danville Casino - 46 min drive - 78.2 km
  • Badlands Off Road Park - 49 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Crawfordsville Station - 21 min drive
  • Lafayette, IN (LAF-Purdue University) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waveland Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Corner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Waveland Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Bunker Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks!?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks! on Aug 17, 2026 start from $717, 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.

Is Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sugar Creek Cabin w/ Nordic spa bordering 2 state parks! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Shades State Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lake Waveland. Narrows Bridge and Turkey Run State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin, great spa amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay! The host was available for a couple of questions and got in touch with us in an appropriate amount of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christine d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great for a multi-generational weekend getaway. We loved the pool and hot tub and enjoyed the fireplace in the evenings. I cannot recommend this location and hosts enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TARA K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want to be off the grid….this is your house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoAn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura Jimena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! This place is amazing, we loved absolutely everything. Gabriel was so responsive and helpful with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
The communication portion was supposed to be a 5 star!! Sorry! I hit send too fast…. :/
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the remote location! Everyone took full advantage of the pool, hot tub, massage chairs, and sauna. The grill was very cool, we've nicer cooked on something like that before. We enjoyed the fire pit and view of the stars as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this space for a multi-generational family reunion. The fire pit and outdoor spaces are phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Host very responsive. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delmar N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a great time. Everything was in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Turkey Fun

We had a very relaxing stay. Property had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect location for outdoor activities. You can walk to Shades and Pine Hills nature preserve. There is everything you need even though we had unexpected SNOW we enjoyed the retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gabe was a great host. Very communicative. We enjoyed the heated pool immensely! Turning the jets on is like riding the rapids. Many memories were made doing that. Everything we needed was right under one roof. The location is within feet of hiking trails or stay on the property and walk through the meadows down to a creek. We will be back. Thinking about a winter getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Gabriel Fauquher

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Gabe and Liza have a mutual passion for maintaining this unique log cabin. Gabe is a semi-retired airline pilot and Liza psychotherapist and yoga teacher.

Why they chose this property

In 2015 we spent about a year building a small, cozy space for wellness, yoga and recreation in the wilderness of western Indiana. We purchased this log cabin surrounded by 6000 acres of gorgeous old growth forest, rivers, canyons, pure silence and serenity because our vision was to combine Liza's work as a Psychotherapist and Yoga Instructor with Gabe's work as a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in nutrition and wild plants

What makes this property unique

Sugar Creek Retreat is located inside Shades State Park and Pine Hills Nature Preserve. Including the near by Turkey Run State park the area around the cabin is approximately 6000 acres of protected wilderness. The area is also known as the Covered Bridge Capitol of the US and there 32 covered bridges within a 20 minute drive. During the last half of 2024 we added Kuusi (6 spruce trees) Nordic Spa. This new facility is included in the rate. There is a large 12 person sauna, 3 message chairs, a cold room, a relax room, a large relax pool, a large hot tub, a commercial cold plunge, a huge fire cauldron and and an argentenian grill. There is also a float pod sensory deprivation room that can be added for special events.

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