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TokaTime Cabin at Patoka Lake

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TokaTime is a cozy log cabin near beautiful Patoka Lake in scenic Southern Indiana. It offers secluded privacy in a heavily-wooded neighborhood just 2 miles from Patoka Lake State Park and marina.  On the way to the park you will pass Patoka Lake Winery, the new Patoka Lake brewery and distillery and a 28-room hotel slated to open in May 2024.  At TokaTime, you can enjoy the fire pit and hot tub on a romantic getaway or bring the whole family for boating, swimming, fishing or hiking. The cabin can sleep up to 10 guests in two bedrooms (king bed downstairs, queen bed upstairs) and a loft with additional sleeping options.  The cabin's neighborhood is about an hour's drive west of Louisville, 20 minutes south of French Lick, 70 minutes northeast of Evansville, 2.5 hours south of Indianapolis and 3 hours from Nashville or St. Louis.  See photos of the house and rooms, read our reviews, check our availability calendar, and book your stay through   Airbnb  or ...

House rules and info

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Where to find us TokaTime Cabin is at the corner of Grant Woods Road and Bluff Road. Set your GPS for the recently-assigned address: 3320 N. Bluff Rd. Birdseye IN  47513. The cabin faces Grant Woods but the entry and parking is from Bluff Road. The driveway is steep, so consider using your parking brake. And the driveway may not be suitable for parking a large boat. Access The keypad lock is installed on the side entry door to the cabin. Enter the provided 4-digit code, then press the button with the lock icon. To lock the door when leaving, tap the lock icon and insure the door is latched. Check-in is 4 pm EST, check-out is 11 am. An early check-in may be possible if the cabin is vacant on the day before you arrive. Contact me for details.   Be a good neighbor Please be mindful of other cabin owners by driving at posted speeds and keeping noise levels peaceful in the evenings.  Sleeping spots If someone sleeps on a couch or futon, please put down a sheet from the chest. ...

Where to go - what to do

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Patoka Lake isn't the only outdoor attraction in our area. Crawford County and other nearby communities are loaded with adventure options. Here are a few links to nearby attractions.  Crawford County Crawford County Outdoor Recreation brochure Crawford County Visitor Guide Canoes and kayaks Cave Country Canoes - Milltown  - Offering a 3-5 hour easy paddle. (37 min. drive) Caves and caverns Marengo Cave  - English - (31 min) Squire Boone Caverns  - Mauckport (67 min) Bluespring Caverns  - Bedford (1 hour drive) Hiking Crawford County Hiking Guide Hemlock Cliffs  - A 1.2-mile loop trail. (24 min)  Forest Service info  | Indiana Trails info    Patoka Lake Park trails Hoosier National Forest trails   Yellow Birch Ravine Birdseye Trail More French Lick-West Baden  - (24 min) Shops and restaurants. French Lick Casino - (24 min) French Lick Scenic Railway   Bledsoe Farms - French Lick (15 min) - Corn maze and pumpkin patch. Jas...

Patoka Lake Recreation Area

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Indiana's second-largest reservoir lake, Patoka offers open water for boating, skiing and fishing. Noted for its  freshwater jellyfish, bald eagle nesting sites, river otters and osprey.     Patoka Lake State Recreation Area  - The park includes a beach, marina, modern camping area, paved walking and biking trails, and a beach with restrooms and in-season concessions.    Disc Golf  - An 18-hole course inside the state park. Look for signs near the modern campground. Wine and wildlife cruises  at Patoka Lake Marina Patoka Lake Fishing Map Patoka Lake Marina | Video Boat rental options outside the park Gilligan's Boats Hoosier Hills Marina Cruising the bike paths at Patoka Lake State Park.  

Wine, brew, and coffee

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Patoka Lake Winery  |  Patoka Lake Brewing  |  Video 2900 N. Dillard Road The winery is a popular spot for wine and events. It's part of a complex that includes the Patoka Lake Brewery , a distillery and a 28-room hotel.  BMF Saloon inside the hotel offers sandwiches and breakfast.

Where to eat

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Benny’s Off the Water  -  2976 Dillard Road Popular spot next door to  Patoka Lake Winery . Offers tasty fried food (see above) and pizza with TVs inside and on the patio. Can get crowded as boaters come off the lake. Closes during winter months, reopens in early March.  Old Homestead Distillery & Hotel - 2730 Station Drive, Birdseye Next door to Benny's and the Patoka Lake Winery on Dillard Road. BMF Saloon inside offers breakfast and sandwiches.  Finn’s  -  2458 Dillard Road Finn's serves BBQ ribs, wings, pizza and has outdoor and indoor seating.  Schwartz Family Restaurant  -  6738 W. Governors Trace Cafeteria-style restaurant with local farm-grown food, all-you-can eat options, carry-out and frozen meals to take home. Long tables for big families or large groups. No alcohol.   Kelly's Restaurant and Bar  -  6762 IN 164, Celestine Celestine is a lovely 15-minute drive west from the lake area. You'll be rewarded wit...

Welcome to TokaTime Cabin

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  Welcome to TokaTime Cabin              Please make yourself at home   WiFi Network: TokaTime   Password: Welcome!   Location 3320 Bluff Road Birdseye IN 47513   Contacts Please use the booking app Host Cell:  502-523-9525 Emergency: 911   Check-out Check-out time: 11 am Turn out lights, close windows, lock doors Wash dishes or start dishwasher      (Detergent under sink) Start a load of use towels (Detergent     In bathroom cabinet) Strip sheets & pillowcases – not mattress     Covers - from used beds Tell host if detergent, toilet paper,      Propane etc. is running low       Hot tub rules and requests ·       No more than 4 people in the tub at one time ·       Do not enter tub if temperature is above 104 degrees ·  ...