Reviewed by BW:RN "Enjoyed the cabin VERY much! The folks around here were friendly. Canoeing was a great deal of fun! Apparently there are 3 deer that visit regularly. They show up around dusk and are unafraid of cars and trucks. The turkeys on the other hand run at the sound of a camera shutter. Thanks for s..."
Reviewed by Mark & Leigh Ann "We always love coming back to Derby! It is so relaxing to watch the river go by. Love to see the tug boats. We also love driving the scenic roads!"
Reviewed by Paul S "This was our 6th time to ORC! Enjoyed a fire by the riverside on Saturday Night. Great views wherever you go. Thanks for a wonderful weekend and hope all who visit are as blessed as we are."
Reviewed by The Riders "One again we had a wonderful relaxing vacation! This was our first time staying in "Rock Ridge Lodge". The cabin was great even with the "lean". The children had a grand time exploring all 3 levels. The colored lights in the hot tub and the view of the Ohio River were amazing.
We look forwa..."
Reviewed by Amanda "Talk about an amazing setting!! Not only was the actual cabin beautiful, so was the little town it is nestled in. This particular cabin is so peaceful and quiet yet only a couple minutes from anything you might need. My husband and I rode our motorcycle down to Derby and let me say we had a bl..."
Reviewed by Elizabeth "The Shady Creek was beyond our expectations. We have searched and searched for a nice cabin and we have finally found it close to home.
We are just 1 hour and 20 minutes from this great cabin. It is much nicer then the pictures on the web site! "
Reviewed by Jeff & Tina "We came up here with plans of fishing, boating and hiking. Never made it to do any of these things. We ended up being so wraped up in the beauty of the cabin, we didn't care to leave it. To sit and listen to the birds while drinking coffee in the morning with the one I love was completely heav..."
Reviewed by Kassi & Sean "Spur of the moment decision to rent a cabin for the night. Me, my awesome fiance and my 2 year old. Coming in and setting up, starting a fire so relaxing, cooking up a pizza. And OH my God the hot tub.....in the snow. The best thing ever! This place is so nice and like 20 minutes away. We wi..."
Reviewed by Dean & Elaine "My husband & I came to recharge our batteries. The peaceful setting and spectacular views have refreshed our souls. We're very grateful for this opportunity!"
Reviewed by Lynn "May husband, Keith and I just moved our daughter into University of Evansville for her senior year, and then we came here for our first visit to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We fell in love with the place, and we plan to return some day with the rest of our family.
Being an English teacher,..."
WINTER SPECIAL 3 Nights for $333.00*
*Midweek Nights (Sunday-Thursday) Only $111.00 per night! With a minimum 2 night stay, any cabin except Rock Ridge Lodge (call for Lodge pricing). Holidays are not included. This offer is good on all new reservations for stays through February 28, 2010. CALL FOR DETAILS!
Pontoon Boat Rental available Spring and Summer 2010.
We invite you to come experience Indiana's Deep South in Beautiful Perry County. Experience life in Southern Indiana on the banks of the Ohio River. The Sunrise is magnificent and the full moon is spectacular. Watch the haze disappear from the Kentucky hills across the river as the morning stillness of the water embraces the new day. You may be lucky enough to see the Delta, Mississippi or American Queen as they cruise by your cabin.
Sports Afield 50 BEST OUTDOOR SPORTS TOWNS Derby, Indiana Winner for Indiana 2 years in a row... "There's one in every state. A low-key town where genuine outdoorsmen go to immerse themselves in serious sporting pursuits. Where the prices are low, the people are friendly, and the quality of the experience is unmatched."
Midwest Living
"People have no idea how beautiful it is down here," says Gary Johnson, who's never regretted trading the city for the country. "This whole river region is just being rediscovered."
Travel Holiday
For many years dreamers have been searching for, and finding, paradise in an unexpected place: Southern Indiana. The 320 mile-long Ohio River Scenic Route has been declared a National Scenic Byway, a title bestowed on only a few other roads, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Natchez Trace and the Pacific Highway.
Extra!
Newspaper section from The Indianapolis Star
Quiet, restful and largely unknown, the three recently renovated dollhouse-like Ohio River Cabins in tiny Derby, IN, are a perfect place to pull up a rocking chair, park your feet on a porch railing and be mesmerized by the slow parade of river traffic.
A message to all of our visitors and supporters...
We hope you have a great experience on the river's edge! Many thanks go out to those who gave us credit in their printed material with a true appreciation of what nature has to offer in our southern Indiana region.
