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This lodge was part of a 1950's era youth camp It was called Camp Merriledges and this was called Cardinal Lodge The lodge is very open and spacious That dining room table holds 10 people and we have lots more tables. The fireplace is beloved in the Spring and Fall The lodge is wrapped on 2 sides by a large screened deck. The doors lead there. Lots of places to sit and read a book or take a nap Great breakfast nook or game table Very long butcher block table, lots of counter space, and 2 big stoves that is a commercial quality Vulcan stove Bedroom #1 features a double bed Bedroom #2 features a double bed Bedroom #3 has bunk beds In the corner of the main room there are 2 single beds there are 3 cots to use as well Nice gaming table on the porch The big porch is a focal point of the lodge. We have 2 huge tables out there. this is the second table...perfect for games! The screened porch wraps around and is perfect for relaxing The Blue River wraps around the property This shows the Blue River when it is pretty low The lodge is canopied by mature trees We supply a Huge charcoal grill and this gas grill you can also cook or hang out at the fire pit. It has a cooking ring.

French Lick lodge rental - This lodge was part of a 1950's era youth camp

This lodge was part of a 1950's era youth camp

It was called Camp Merriledges and this was called Cardinal Lodge

It was called Camp Merriledges and this was called Cardinal Lodge

The lodge is very open and spacious

The lodge is very open and spacious

That dining room table holds 10 people and we have lots more tables.

That dining room table holds 10 people and we have lots more tables.

The fireplace is beloved in the Spring and Fall

The fireplace is beloved in the Spring and Fall

The lodge is wrapped on 2 sides by a large screened deck. The doors lead there.

The lodge is wrapped on 2 sides by a large screened deck. The doors lead there.

Lots of places to sit and read a book or take a nap

Lots of places to sit and read a book or take a nap

Great breakfast nook or game table

Great breakfast nook or game table

Very long butcher block table, lots of counter space, and 2 big stoves

Very long butcher block table, lots of counter space, and 2 big stoves

that is a commercial quality Vulcan stove

that is a commercial quality Vulcan stove

Bedroom #1 features a double bed

Bedroom #1 features a double bed

Bedroom #2 features a double bed

Bedroom #2 features a double bed

Bedroom #3 has bunk beds

Bedroom #3 has bunk beds

In the corner of the main room there are 2 single beds

In the corner of the main room there are 2 single beds

there are 3 cots to use as well

there are 3 cots to use as well

Nice gaming table on the porch

Nice gaming table on the porch

The big porch is a focal point of the lodge. We have 2 huge tables out there.

The big porch is a focal point of the lodge. We have 2 huge tables out there.

this is the second table...perfect for games!

this is the second table...perfect for games!

The screened porch wraps around and is perfect for relaxing

The screened porch wraps around and is perfect for relaxing

The Blue River wraps around the property

The Blue River wraps around the property

This shows the Blue River when it is pretty low

This shows the Blue River when it is pretty low

The lodge is canopied by mature trees

The lodge is canopied by mature trees

We supply a Huge charcoal grill and this gas grill

We supply a Huge charcoal grill and this gas grill

you can also cook or hang out at the fire pit. It has a cooking ring.

you can also cook or hang out at the fire pit. It has a cooking ring.

Per night (USD) $175 - $195

Per week $1,175

Per month $4,700

Bedrooms3
Sleeps12
1 Bathroom,
1 Half Bath

Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the French Lick vacation lodge rental
3 bedrooms, 2 single beds in living room, 2 pullout couches, 3 cots, sleeps 12

Cardinal House Lodge - Cardinal House Lodge offers a large screened porch that wraps around 2 sides of the building and provides space to dine, sleep, or watch the river. A large circular fireplace offers additional gathering opportunities in an open family room setting. The cabin will sleep 8 to 12 comfortably. The cabin has 3 private bedrooms. There are also 2 twin beds in view of the fireplace, a sleeper couch, and cots are available. The cabin has 2 bathrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped and features a Vulcan stove, huge butcher-block prep table, exterior gas and charcoal grills, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a riverside campfire circle.

The cabin is adapted from a 1950's church camp called Camp Merry Ledges. The Camp is constructed of rustic redwood and douglas fir and provides the perfect setting for couples, families, fishermen, and outdoor groups looking for a river retreat. This cabin is the perfect retreat for a river and nature lovers.

We are bordered by the Blue River and public lands: Enjoy easy access to the Blue River. You are nicely situated halfway between 2 public access points. Access points can be arranged for river trips of varying lengths. Bring your own boats or rent boats from a nearby livery.

The section of the river where Cardinal House Lodge is not where they run the rental canoes.

Fishermen ABSOLUTELY love fishing on our section of the river. You can slide into the river at the lodge and float for trips downstream of 3, 5, 10 or more miles. Many access points lie downstream of us.

The Blue River is renowned for it's cleanliness and naturalness. It abounds with wildlife.

Harrison Crawford State Forest, O'Bannon Woods State Park, Patoka Lake, Hoosier National Forest, and the Ohio River are all within 15 minutes of us. That means there is a lot of Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Fishing, and backpacking awaiting you.

Gambling, night life, and shopping abound: We are only 40 minutes from 2 different Casinos. Louisville is about 40 minutes away. French Lick is about 50 minutes away. Corydon is Indiana's 1st state capital and has a lot of things going on.

Scenic Drives and Historic Tourism : We are located right on the Ohio River Scenic ByWay, HWY 62. Route 66 is a few miles away. These roads offer roadside picnicking, amazing vistas, and roads canopied by living trees. You can explore for days and not see the same road twice.

French Lick lodge rental - This lodge was part of a 1950's era youth camp

This lodge was part of a 1950's era youth camp

It was called Camp Merriledges and this was called Cardinal Lodge

It was called Camp Merriledges and this was called Cardinal Lodge

The lodge is very open and spacious

The lodge is very open and spacious

That dining room table holds 10 people and we have lots more tables.

That dining room table holds 10 people and we have lots more tables.

The fireplace is beloved in the Spring and Fall

The fireplace is beloved in the Spring and Fall

The lodge is wrapped on 2 sides by a large screened deck. The doors lead there.

The lodge is wrapped on 2 sides by a large screened deck. The doors lead there.

Lots of places to sit and read a book or take a nap

Lots of places to sit and read a book or take a nap

Great breakfast nook or game table

Great breakfast nook or game table

Very long butcher block table, lots of counter space, and 2 big stoves

Very long butcher block table, lots of counter space, and 2 big stoves

that is a commercial quality Vulcan stove

that is a commercial quality Vulcan stove

Bedroom #1 features a double bed

Bedroom #1 features a double bed

Bedroom #2 features a double bed

Bedroom #2 features a double bed

Bedroom #3 has bunk beds

Bedroom #3 has bunk beds

In the corner of the main room there are 2 single beds

In the corner of the main room there are 2 single beds

there are 3 cots to use as well

there are 3 cots to use as well

Nice gaming table on the porch

Nice gaming table on the porch

The big porch is a focal point of the lodge. We have 2 huge tables out there.

The big porch is a focal point of the lodge. We have 2 huge tables out there.

this is the second table...perfect for games!

this is the second table...perfect for games!

The screened porch wraps around and is perfect for relaxing

The screened porch wraps around and is perfect for relaxing

The Blue River wraps around the property

The Blue River wraps around the property

This shows the Blue River when it is pretty low

This shows the Blue River when it is pretty low

The lodge is canopied by mature trees

The lodge is canopied by mature trees

We supply a Huge charcoal grill and this gas grill

We supply a Huge charcoal grill and this gas grill

you can also cook or hang out at the fire pit. It has a cooking ring.

you can also cook or hang out at the fire pit. It has a cooking ring.

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Nearest Airport : Louisville Kentucky at 38 Miles

Nearest Train : Louisville Kentucky at 47 Miles

Nearest Motorway : HWY 62 at 5 Miles

Nearest Beach : Patoka Lake Beach at 40 Miles

Nearest Barpub : several nearby at 5 Miles

Nearest Ski : Paoli Peaks at 35 Miles

Nearest Golf : Corydon has several at 10 Miles

Nearest Restaurant : Many nearby restaurants at 8 Miles

Car: not necessary

We are located on the Blue River in Southern Indiana. Great fishing and boating is available on your doorstep. Private river access comes with the rental.

We are right by the Ohio River, 2 world class caves (Marengo Cave and Squire Boone Caverns), hundreds of miles of hiking trails through Hoosier National Forest, O'Bannon Woods State Park, Harrison-Crawford State Forest, and numerous nature preserves.

Bicyclists will love our huge network of county roads and neaby mountain biking trails.

We are located right on the major scenic hwy system in Southern Indiana. We are located right on Route 66 and the Ohio Scenic River Byway. Historic Corydon Indiana is just a few miles from us. This was Indiana's first State Capital.

Patoka Lake and French Lick are only 30 minutes away. New Albany Indiana and Louisville Kentucky are only 45 minutes away.

We are located right in the heart of Southern Indiana Wine Country. One winery is only a few miles away

Other Activities: Kayaking and Canoeing and Wading are very popular activities.

Golf: We are very close to World class Golfing. Even some PGA quality courses.

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Changeover Day: flexible

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Rental Rates for this vacation lodge rental in French Lick, Indiana

Rental Basis:: Per property

Rental rates quoted in:: USD

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Rate Period	Nightly	Weekend Night	Weekend	Weekly	Monthly *	Event	Minimum Stay

Base Rate	$175	$195 Fri, Sat		$1,175	$4,700		2 nights

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee	$25 + Tax
Reservations are taken on a first paid first confirmed basis.
Tax Rate	11.0%

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation lodge rental in French Lick, Indiana

Property Type:	lodge
Forms of Payment:	accept credit card
Meals:	Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:	3000 sq. ft.	1 story
Location Type:	Waterfront ... The property is bordered by the Blue River River ... The Blue River is on Indiana's Scenic River List Rural ... The property is very rural and is bordered by the Blue River	Waterfront ... We are located right on the Blue River in Southern Indiana Water View ... We are located right on the Blue River in Southern Indiana
Theme:	Sports & Activities Adventure	Away From It All
General:	Parking Secure Parking Local Activities Guide Mobile Phone Toilet Paper Sofa Bed Alarm Clock Living Room ... The lodge has a very open layout and features a very large open Living Room Heating ... Heating is provided by the large open fireplace	Fireplace ... Large open fireplace Linens Provided Local Restaurant Guide Activities Guide Local Maps Living Area Ceiling Fans Parking Off Street
Kitchen:	Microwave Grill Oven Stove Toaster Cooking Utensils ... cooking utensils provided Kitchen ... Professional grade kitchen designed for feeding a lot of people.	Stove ... Professional grade stove provided Dishes & Utensils ... dishes and utensils provided Coffee Maker Freezer 4 Ring Stove Refrigerator
Dining:	Dining ... Lots of dining room on the screened in porch Dining Area	seating for 30 people
Bathrooms:	1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower Bathroom 2 - toilet We have one and a half baths.
Bedrooms:	3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12 Bedroom 1 - 1 double Bedroom 2 - 1 double Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , Bunk Beds Corner of living room - 2 twin/ single , Corner of living room Corner of living room - 2 sleep sofa /futon , Corner of living room cots - 3 twin/ single , cots We offer 3 bedrooms that sleep 2 each. We have 2 single beds by the window and near the fireplace in the main lodge. We have 2-3 large couches that pull out. We also have 3 cots on the screened porch. We say that the Lodge sleeps 12.
Entertainment:	Games Books for Kids Stereo	Games for Kids Radio Books
Outside:	Walkway to Water Wood Deck Child's Swing Barbecue Lawn / Garden ... very large yard that is bordered by the Blue River Kayak / Canoe ... Great canoeing and kayaking is available on the Blue River that borders the property. No kayaks or canoes are provided.	Outdoor Grill ... Large charcoal grill and a gas grill are provided Porch / Veranda ... the property features a large wrap around porch Outdoor Grill Gas Screen Porch / Veranda 4 garden chairs
Suitability:	wheelchair accessible Minimum Age Limit for Renters ... You must be 21 to rent the lodge children welcome ... Children are welcome and love to play in the yard and fish in the river.	non smoking only ... Smoking is allowed outside if you do not throw down your butts. pets considered ... Pets are allowed and are charged an extra 25 dollars Events Allowed
Attractions:	library coin laundry winery tours churches water parks pond cinemas restaurants	autumn foliage waterfalls recreation center theme parks playground caves forests
Leisure Activities:	gambling casinos antiquing bird watching sight seeing walking	photography eco tourism scenic drives horseback riding
Local Services & Businesses:	ATM/bank medical services groceries laundromat	hospital massage therapist fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:	roller blading jet skiing fly fishing swimming water tubing hiking fishing water skiing cycling	golf tennis equestrian events pier fishing freshwater fishing hunting small game sailing hunting mountain biking
Notes:	Cardinal House Lodge was the counselors quarters for a large youth camp that was built in the 1950's. We acquired the camp and in 2011 we began to rent the lodge out. It is very open and relaxing and the large screened porch helps you feel integrated with nature.

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