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

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Small studio Cabin in Hoosier National Forest. Trails right outside the door.
Full refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and 2 electrical stove top burners.
Hooiser National Forest
Private kitchen
Studio cabin with full bathroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 5394 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Heltonville, IN
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cutright State Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paynetown State Recreation Area
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Studio

1 Double Futon and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$15 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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Heltonville, IN

What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Cutright State Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Paynetown State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Allen's Creek State Recreation Area - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golf Club at Eagle Pointe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Fairfax Inn - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Anchor - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Hall-RSR - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wind Jammer Grill - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tower Ridge Camp. A Cabin in Hoosier National Forest and near Lake Monroe. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Monroe, Allen's Creek State Recreation Area, and Hardin Ridge Recreation Area. Cutright State Recreation Area and Two Herons Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 122 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lety N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, cabin was very clean and the owner had great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wás an awesome spot to stay. Will stay here again if plans for another trip to the area arise. Shower pressure was a tad weak but water was nice and hot.Does not have all the appliances some might want but this was everything we were looking for at a great price. Host was very accommodating thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starr’s cabin was the perfect place. Clean, cozy, great fire pit. Perfect location, with hiking trails close by. Thanks Starr.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

TODD H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Only minutes from Monroe Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, very clean, owners were great at communicating, 25 minutes to IU.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

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

Hoosier National cabin

VERY nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley h.

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

Peaceful

As always, this place is clean, neat and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Great place for hiking in the Hoosier National Forest. Charles Deam wilderness area.

Great location. Beautiful weather so we had a lot of traffic going up the road but overall the place was awesome. The inside is quaint and the porch was a big winner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamil K.

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

Amazing Place

Beautiful place to get away from daily life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

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

Cozy little getaway

This little slice of heaven-on-earth is everything we were looking for! No neighbors in a quiet country-side setting. And the pricing was very fair and competitive! Property owner was communicative and there were no surprises! If I visit the area again, this one will be at top of my list for places to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Relaxing & Peaceful

The cabin was perfect for our short getaway. It was incredible to see how many things were thought of in this place. Everything we needed, plus more was there. The hammock was the icing on the cake! Perfect location for hiking even though it rained for most of our trip. Would happily come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Lovely getaway

This cabin makes for a wonderful getaway. My dog and I loved being so close to nature and the trails
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret K.

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

Family fishing trip

Absolutely loved our stay! Awesome location to the lake and boat launches very comfortable clean and accommodating. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

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

Daniel D.

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

Wonderful

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Fishing Escape

Great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

We enjoy seclusion

We always love to stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

JOSHUA K.

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

Good Location

Cabin was clean and full of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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

Great Graduation Stay

We stayed here for the Indiana University Graduation and it was a great price and a great proximity to the University!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamil K.

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

Awesome Host Awesome Cabin

Everything was clean and very well setup. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

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

Tower ridge camp

Great location for outdoor recreation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Starr Millick

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Indiana girl married to my best friend, mom of 3 beautiful people, and a nurse. Hoping this little place makes some great memories for people.

Why they chose this property

All the outdoor activities of hiking, biking, horseback riding and boating you want. Down the road from Cutright and Paynetown boat docks. Visit bloomington or Brown County State Park. Golf, Tennis, fishing, breweries, wineries, and great restaurants all near by.

What makes this property unique

Located in Hoosier National Forest

Languages:

English

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