Fishing Lakes Indiana

Spring Will Spring Up Soon

Friday, February 26, 2010 by Wesley Duke Sapp

Who's ready for it? If you're ready to make a move mentally and want to get set for what you're going to do first why not book your spring visit to Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana for this spring?

Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Lady Slipper Orchids and Trillium's are Spring Ephemerals that begin to grow and bloom in late February through April then lie dormant in May or June. They won't last long so come and see them while you can. Take a walk and you'll run into them for sure or you may see them from your boat.

Many anglers are surprised to learn that Indiana cat fishing is some of the best in the world. In the early part of spring around May and June the catfish are searching for a place to spawn, which means they are also very hungry during this time. They will be incredibly active and in search of food. April through May are some months when Crappie Fishing Indiana is great because they are beginning to bite now that the waters have opened-up and are warming.

Close your eyes and imagine getting out for some Muskie Fishing Indiana and then pick up the phone and call Take It Easy Cabin for your Vacation Rentals Indiana at 317-625-2782 or 574-453-4098 today!

Winter Special at www.TakeItEasyCabin.com

Friday, February 26, 2010 by Wesley Duke Sapp

Winter Special at www.TakeItEasyCabin.com, $300/wknd! Here's a list of outdoor activities you can do at the lake during a winter cabin rental:

Ice Fishing,
Skating,
Snowmobiling,
ORVing,
Cross Country Skiing,
Hockey,
Sledding,
Curling,
Fire Pit,

Then, go inside and enjoy the:

Cozy Fireplace,
Real Log Cabin Interior,
Puzzles,
Records,
Cards,
TV,
Movies,
Looking Out,
Pocorn,
Et cetera.

If you're into any of these we've got a great place for you to do it at a nice price! Our Lakefront Cabin Rentals located in the Epworth Forest area in North Webster, Indiana has been creating family memories and traditions since 1950.

Our $300 Weekend Winter Getaway package won't last long so reserve your space today.

Muskie Fishing Indiana

Thursday, February 25, 2010 by Roxanne Turner

The above clip is courtesy of Hoosier Muskie Hunters. This video will give you a taste of Muskie fishing on Lake Webster. If you are looking for a great fishing adventure and a great place to stay in Northern Indiana then consider our Vacations Rentals Indiana Cabin.

Great Lodging Here For The Indiana Muskie Classic

Thursday, February 25, 2010 by Roxanne Turner

The 14th Annual Muskie Classic will take place in North Webster, Indiana May 14th thru the 16th. Tournament waters will be in Barbee Chain, Lake Tippecanoe and Lake Webster. Over 50 muskies were caught in 2009. We know it will be an exciting event for avid fisherman. Our northern Indiana vacation home rental has already been rented by a avid muskie fisherman hoping to catch plenty of big ones.

Lake Webster is known for Muskie fishing and the entire month of May is an ideal time for Muskie fishing. There are a few available dates left in May ..so make your reservations today.

Indiana Winter Sports

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Jess Wehner

Winter Sports Special at the Take It Easy Cabin.

Are you interested in Ice Fishing, Skating, Snowmobiling, ORVing, Cross Country Skiing, etc. this winter? If you're into any of these we've got a great place for you to do it at a nice price!

Our Lakefront Cabin Rentals located in the Epworth Forest area in North Webster, Indiana has been creating family memories and Christmas traditions since the mid 1950's.

Our $300 Weekend Winter Getaway package won't last long so reserve your space today.

Enjoy!

Enjoy A Winter Cabin Rental Weekend for $300.00

Sunday, February 14, 2010 by Roxanne Turner

This years Indiana winter weather has been intense. We have dealt with days full of snow, sleet, ice, freezing fog and single digit temps! It's hard to take it easy when you are dealing with old man winter being so contrary. Yet there has been tremendous beauty in the nature of winter this year with the glistening ice shimmering off tree branches, or in seeing beautiful snow caps lay on evergreen limbs. There is a cute parade of front yard snowmen in our neighborhood carefully made by the delight of children and family. It's a delight to awake to the hush in the air of new fallen snow and watch a neighbors dog try to romp through the snow drifts. Most of us can't stop to really enjoy the fun of winter during the work week but come the weekend it can be a fun family adventure.

Our Vacation Rentals Indiana Getaway is located in Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN.
It is a great place for a winter family reprieve This Indiana Vacation rental offers a lakefront view of Lake Webster, offering activities of ice-fishing, sledding, ice-skating and making snowmen. There's nothing like taking a walk across the frozen lake and marking your initials or name in the ice or snow, followed up by the warmth inside to two toasty fireplaces (one on each level) along with a hot cup of coca. It's not unusual to spot a deer family right outside the cabin doors. Now until the end of March we are offering a Indiana Winter Getaway Special. For only $300.00 you can enjoy winter at it's best from Friday until Sunday.

Make reservations today to treat you and your family to some Indiana Winter fun!

Ice Fishing Is Also-Known-As Hard Water Fishing

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 by Wesley Duke Sapp

We were at the lake this weekend and there were several groups out Hard Water Fishing. This is the first year I've ever heard of this term but it seems to be equally as popular as ice-fishing (BTW I know they're the same thing.)

If you like ice fishing then we have a Winter Cabin Rental where you can stay. I don't know if Lake Webster Fishing is as good in the winter as it is at other times of the year but I know there are people doing it! We saw snowmobiles, orv's, ice-fishing shacks and personal portable heater boxes in several places around Epworth Forest and other Lakefront Cabin Rentals. They were out on the ice all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

Our Take It Easy Lake Cabin Indiana is available now for hard-water fishermen, ice-fishermen or winter outdoor activities of any sort.

Duke

Indiana Highway 13...The Road To Small Town Treasures

Saturday, January 30, 2010 by Roxanne Turner

One of the joys of going to our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin can be found in the shopping stops we make along the way to the many stores we have discovered. Of course, there are many ways to get to our North Webster Lake Cabin Rental and it will depend on what direction you are coming from. One of our preferences is to travel Highway 13 North from Fishers, IN. It takes you through Elwood, Wabash, North Manchester, Pierceton and then North Webster, IN and then on into Epworth Forest. When you travel this path you not only get a taste of the small town Indiana flavor but find wonderful hidden treasures in each store.

There are many shops that I could blog about but I wanted to make mention of a few of the favorites that come to mind. Kitchens Plus is located in Wabash, IN and is a must visit. Do not let the name fool you as, yes they specialize in kitchens, but when they say PLUS... they mean it. They have so much more! This store is over flowing with a variety of unique items with emphasis on primitive home decor. The owners and staff are extremely friendly and talented. The store has an interior designer's touch and is creatively decorated with awesome displays. If you own a cabin or love primitive this is a great place to shop.

In North Manchester, IN.. you will find a very quaint and friendly downtown. You don't want to miss stopping in Nordman's Nook for gifts and the best homemade cookies, pies and cakes. Travel down a little further into town and you will find Home Again gift shop. This is a favorite store for shoppers in the area. Home Again offers an array of items from gifts, jewelry, home decor and children's toys. The Owner greets each guest with individualized attention and has a good variety of quality products.

Once you enter Pierceton, IN you will find a wonderful antique shop called Sydow's Antiques. The Owner is extremely knowledgeable about antiques and has very rare collectibles in his shop.

Upon entering our final destination, North Webster, IN you will find an array of shops in the heart of downtown. We are partial to this community and it's store's so it's hard to say that one shop is better than the other.

We highly recommend North Webster's Ace Hardware Store and it's emphasis on seasonal items. The Third Generation Antique Store is packed with antiques/collectibles and hidden treasures. The store owners are very friendly and the pricing is great. Olson's Furniture Store is the perfect place to find inside cabin or lake cottage furnishings along with outdoor furniture and decor. The Golden Mermaid is a must see for visitors or cabin renters as they have all sorts of lake memorabilia to buy for souvenirs.

So if you are ever in this area or on your way to our "Take It Easy Cabin"... enjoy and savor your trip by stopping in one of these merchant's locations.

Our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin is located just 2 1/2 hours from northern Indianapolis. This Indiana Log Cabin views Lake Webster and the lake is known for Muskie Fishing. Reserve a date today to enjoy the adventure of travels and shopping to our Lakefront Cabin Rental.

We Love the Colts!

Friday, January 29, 2010 by Wesley Duke Sapp

OK, set, hut-hut, blue, go blue...

My best Peyton Manning impression. Don't worry about it! But, if you need some RnR after the exciting Colts Superbowl Victory come to Epworth Forest and kick back at the Take It Easy Cabin.

Or, if you're sad because the New Orleans Saints got whupped, come lick your wounds among some real saints, the folks in and around Fishing Lakes Indiana.

Indiana Lake Cabins are the perfect place just to get away for any reason. You can Rent Cabin Indiana even if you're a Bears, Bengals, Browns or Packers fan.

Go Colts!

Duke

Haiti, Then and Now

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 by Wesley Duke Sapp

When I was young my Dad and Mom took me to Haiti. I learned that this is a beautiful land and these are beautiful people like you and me. But you could stand in one spot and look in one direction and see beautiful palm trees, beaches, boats and oceans then turn your had a there was poverty, human waste in the streets, shantytowns and ugliness.

This country was a beautiful land back then with fishing just like ours.  Granted it was different than Muskie Fishing Indiana, Bass Fishing Indiana, Crappie Fishing Indiana, Vacation Rentals Indiana but they love things like fishing, boats, water and goodness just like you and I do. They love their babies, their families their friends and even their shacks too.

Now Haiti's been hurt by the terrible tragedy of the earthquake. Now the ugliness has spread and brought with it more pain and suffering. They were finding happiness where they could then like you and me but now what little they had has been rocked.  Right now these people need our help, not later, now!

If you know Epworth Forest, if you understand fishing, if you love your family, friends and acquaintances, then your spirit knows it's time to help them now.  If you don't know the spirit of Take It Easy Cabin and our area, but you know compassion, then you know what I'm writing about.

Anyone who comes to our Cabin for spiritual healing, or fishing or whatever, we'll give what we can in your honor to Haiti relief. We'll donate 25% of whatever we get from rentals to Haiti from now 'til the end of FEB 2009. If you want a receipt, we'll give you one. We're doing the best we can and hope you are too. "Lighten up while you still can...take it easy."

Sincerely,

Duke & Roxanne, 317-625-2782

PS We are so blessed, and if you're reading this so are you, we have been touched and are trying to help, so let's take the time make a difference for those in so much pain. WDS

Spring is Just Around The Corner (But Come To Take It Easy Cabin Anyway!)

Monday, January 18, 2010 by Wesley Duke Sapp

It's been winter lately, did you notice? People frequently tell me how cold it's been or how they wish it would be warmer, well, guess what...it's Indiana in January! It's supposed to be cold.

But, come visit the cabin anyway, there's a furnace to keep you toasty, 2 fireplaces to make you cozy, a log cabin atmosphere for nostalgia and plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Lake Webster Fishing is good on hardwater just like it is in the summer. Fishing Lakes Indiana are good all year 'round. And the shopping at antique malls never stops.

There's no better spiritual retreat than Epworth Forest! The spirits of the saints, saints like you and me and our ancestors, are everywhere and the scenery is beautiful. Roxanne and I looked out the window and saw 7 (seven) deer walk across the lake form the bird sanctuary to our yard and it was wonderful. We've all written our names in the snow, made snow angels, some ice skating and I've even eaten snow ice cream, have you?

A Winter Cabin Rental would be perfect for you. Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana, Vacation Rentals Indiana, Indiana Weekend Getaway and Vacation Rentals Indiana are something we do for you and our family and friends because they're valuable to the soul and to the collective peace of mind. Spring really is just around the corner but like the song says: "lighten up while you still can...take it easy."

In Loving Remembrance of Dad

Sunday, December 20, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Unfortunately, My Dad never visited our Muskie Fishing Indiana Cabin located in North Webster, Indiana. He passed prior to Wesley and I ever meeting. Yet, we both know that this would have been one of his favorite Indiana Log Cabin Getaways. Dad loved to golf, boat and fish. He would have loved everything about this cabin including the fact that Lake Webster is known for great Muskie fishing and a golf course that is less than 10 minutes away. He loved the outdoors, cooking out, family gatherings, early morning dawns on the lake, crappie fishing and keeping life simple.

We have two boats that we use at our cabin. One is a newer speed boat and the other is a very old pontoon boat that has a definite "Beverly Hillbilly" look to it! Years ago, We christened it with a new name after my dad. He was nicked named "Punk" as a child but was far from that as an adult. He was 6'2 and a big man. A real man's man. In his honor in a fun way.. we renamed the boat "Punk's Party Barge" He would of cared less about how the boat looked but just that it functioned! Maybe a lesson I am still learning:) We have had most all of my family members to our cabin except for a few who live in distant states. They have all agreed and commented on how Dad and (Grandpa) would have loved it here. He would have felt like he had a slice of paradise.

Dad passed away in December of 1994 and even though he never experienced the love of this cabin his spirit is felt here and many of his future generations feel a love and remembrance of him when they gather here. This is a place that he would have loved!

The Christmas Holiday brings up many memories from the past to the current. We keep his memory alive in many ways including a framed pic of him at our cabin with a big catch!

One of my regrets is that he did not get to share this cabin life experience with me and our family. Yet we will continue to keep his memory alive.

Here is a montage of a "In Remembrance of my Dad"

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Thanksgiving 2009

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

This will be a special year at Epworth Forest. I don't recall ever visiting the Lake Webster Fishing area during Thanksgiving week. It should be great and, bonus, our friends the Fribley's will be at their Cabin Rental Indiana "Panorama" this week too.

We've had a very mild fall. Great for Muskie Fishing Indiana. Now it's time to prepare for our Winter Cabin Rental. We're spending 2 weekends with family at the cabin in December and then, another first, we have guests staying at Take It Easy Cabin on Christmas Eve. Happy Holidays everyone!

Halloween...Mr. Bones is excited about meeting our Indiana Lake Cabins Guest

Sunday, October 11, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Today was a beautiful fall Indiana Autumn Day which inspired me to go downstairs for our Halloween decorations. I love to decorate but time and money often prevents me from my full expression of this talent. So I head down to what we call the way back room. It is full of junk, memory boxes, and seasonal home decor. I see Mr. Bones, (our singing/talking skeleton) who has been a favorite for years for both family and trick or treaters. We also heard today that one of my best friends, Cyndi and her fiancee Stephen will be joining us at our Northern Indiana Cabin Rental for Halloween They have never been to our cabin in Epworth Forest in North Webster, Indiana or had the pleasure of crappie fishing Indiana on Lake Webster yet.

I want to make sure they feel the cozy welcome that this Indiana Lake cabin can bring and enjoy the Halloween spirit.

So, we plan to add a few extra personal touches for their arrival and will probably bring Mr. Bones along for their pleasure and for any possible trick or treaters. We can't wait to return to our personal cabin and make memories with dear friends amongst fall decor.

Gratitude is found in our Lakefront Cabin Rentals

Friday, October 9, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul"
Henry Ward Beecher

This past September I captured a moment of Wesley giving gratitude for the gift of our Indiana Cabin Rentals Log Cabin. He had no idea that I had captured this sweet moment on camera. The peaceful surroundings of our cabin of wooded trees, the Lake Webster view and all the wild life gives you a serene sense of comfort. His personal family ties and youthful history here in North Webster, IN opens up a flood gate of growing up memories. He has shared many stories of his past youth of Crappie Fishing, hiking, family and friends

Having a grateful heart is transforming and should be a daily event. Living in the United States most of us have a standard of living many higher than two-thirds of the rest of the planet. Instead of focusing on what we do not or can not have it's good to bring your awareness around to the many things you do and begin practicing gratitude.

Wesley and I try not to save gratitude for just Thanksgiving but year round too. Our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin is the perfect place to spend Thanksgiving. Check out our availability calendar for openings.

The Fall That's Yet to Come

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

It's been cool lately. We have had plenty of rain. That's good for the fall colors at Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana. What I've been told by people who seem to know is that the cool summer and the rain we've had recently will combine to make the trees around lake Webster show spectacular colors!

Epworth Forest is full of trees. There are some tremendous specimens right around Take It Easy Cabin. Looking out from the cabin across Epworth Bay towards the bird Sanctuary and the other side of the lake gives Roxanne and I what we like to think of as a beautiful view.

Muskie Fishing Indiana will be a treat this fall because when you're on on the water making 1 of 10,000 casts you'll be surrounded by Oak, Cherry, Shag Bark Hickory, Black Walnut and Sugar Maple trees yielding their palate of glorious chroma. And, of course, the lillypads are catching their last gasps before hibernation...flowers and leaves taking it all in...

When Rox says "let's take a ride on the pontoon" we know we're in for a colorful treat, a glass of wine and the feelings we can only get here at the Indiana Log Cabin we love so much all year long.

Things To Do At Our Epworth Forest Cabin

Sunday, September 27, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

For those of you who might feel a little lost at our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin without all the time commitments to which you've grown accustomed, we've compiled the following list which offers a few suggestions about how you might spend your time:

Turn off your cell phone.
Watch that video/DVD you've been wanting to see
Listen to your favorite CD all the way through - without any calls from telemarketer.
Sleep in.
Have a true candlelight dinner.
Write a letter - longhand.
Take a long, hot soak in the bathtub - until your feet shrivel like prunes.
Walk around in a robe all day.
Stay up late.
Curl up next to the fireplace in a cozy chair with a good book.
Savor the aroma and sizzle of a steak being cooked to perfection on an outdoor grill.
Take a hand-in-hand stroll down around North Webster Lake
Skip a few stones.
Pick some blueberries
Try bird watching.
See how many constellations you can find/remember.
Fall asleep to the sounds of nature - not the freeway.
Fix your favorite exotic beverage.
Slow dance to your old favorites on album, tape, or CD
Eat an entire batch of brownies.
Cuddle around a campfire.
Make s'mores.
Try your luck/skill at Lake Webster Fishing.
Knock your partner's socks off with the most romantic kiss you can muster.
Play a game of checkers.
Paint or draw something.
Make a leaf collection
Play in the fallen leaves
Hunt for mushrooms
Make an outdoor fire
Tell your favorite childhood ghost story
Pick out a pumpkin
Walk through a corn maze
Visit one of North Webster Indiana's Haunted House
Have dinner with ghost at the Barbee Hotel (seriously it's suppose to be haunted)
Sing Karaoke at the Frog or any other local pub.
Go see the Lake Trash Band at Huntington Street Bar
Order in a pizza from Lighthouse Pizza
Put together a jigsaw puzzle
Ride the bicycles we have at the cabin
Watch Deer
Feed the ducks
Take a ride in the row boat
Walk The Path in Epworth Forest
Absolutely nothing at all...

Fall Is So Good

Thursday, September 17, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Fireplace Inside, Crisp Air, Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana, Walks by the Water, Boat-ride with a Blanket, and Catch the BIG ONE or BUY THAT TREASURE for CHEAP!

Put away the summer toys and get ready for the future. The future at Indiana Lake Cabins means good fishin'; Muskie Fishing Indiana, Bass Fishing Indiana and Crappie Fishing Indiana and good Shoppin'.

Guide services are plentiful for Northern Indiana Fishing via Ye Olde Tacklebox, Google or call me, I can help. Webster is a tricky lake. Man-made from 7 (seven) holes there are 50 foot drops and shallows that go on seemingly forever.

The antique stores in 'Webster are stocked with unrealized treasures fro the rich folk who don't know what they're givin' up. Shipshewanna is happening' with cornstalks, pumpkins, gourds and all the fruits of the harvest. 'Though Sweetcorn Charlie is closed, there are still locals with roadside stands of veggies, fruit and love to share. Come on, you've got a cabin...

Guest Book Testimonials...read what our Vacation Rentals Indiana guest have to say...

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

We have been blogging for a long time about how great our Northern Indiana Cabin Rentals is on Lake Webster in Epworth Forest. Here are some recent comments left in our guest book. Each entry has touched our heart in the fact that many others have been able to make memorable moments at the cabin. Our Indiana Weekend Getaway Cabin was built in the early 50's and continues to offer a charm and magic that brings guest and family coming back year after year.

August 15, 2009

Your cabin was so perfect, it came equipped with everything. Our family had a great time fishing, boating, tubing and jet sking. Our son is leaving for his first year of college so it was great to have this family time together before he leaves. We hope to come back next year.

PS Our dog (Coco) had a great time too.

God Bless!

The Gallatins

August 8, 2009

We had a really fun week. Fishing was good and our grandson loved learning to row the boat.

The Hendersons

August 1, 2009

Thanks for the wonderful experiences here. It is a beautiful place. Our little ladies really liked all of the fun stuff to do.

Best Wishes,

David, Lauren, Audrey, Katherine

July 25, 2009

We hope when you read the comments your guest have left for you enjoy the words on these pages. The memories that so many others hared within these walls of your families home. We also have enjoyed and made memories here. We thank you

Jim & Gilda Oberle Mike & Gale Hatfield ( Dayton, Ohio)

July 11, 2009

This has been one of our best vacations. We love the setting and the cabin and it's so cozy. Most relaxing. We will most definitely want to come back. Our friends ended up being in the house next door and it could not have been ore of a perfect fit. Thank you for sharing your cabin.

The Beck's

July 2, 2009

We were blessed to vacation here in this beautiful cabin. We've been coming to North Webster for 25 years and we enjoy this setting the best. I enjoyed thinking about the history of this cabin and all the memories made here. We look forward to coming back.

Joe & Becky Bronson

June 25, 2009

Wonderful cabin-so cute and homey. We really enjoyed our time here. We took lots of boat rides and tried to catch a big one.

Thanks,

The Daques

June 20, 2009

We have enjoyed your cabin very much. It is a great place to get away from it all. Being here reminds me of my childhood in Kentucky. We have had our grandchildren join us and they have loved it too. They loved the fishing and the ride on the Dixie. Together we ate popcorn, watched the swans and their babies. I think they have learned that the simple things in life can be the most memorable and fun.

Thanks for sharing the cabin!

Lea & Max Wyht

June 10, 2009

This place was very relaxing and was a good place to just sit and do nothing. We fished off the pier and watched tons of birds and took pictures. The cottage was well furnished and super clean. We will come back again, and tell others about this place.

Great Job!

The Maida's

May 31, 2009

We had a magnificent weekend! This cabin was way beyond our expectations. Fishing was also spectacular with my 10 year old daughter Leah catching a 38' musky along with dozens of others. We will definitely be back in October. Thanks for providing such a warm and inviting cabin.

Warmest Regards,

Dr. John Pawlus

Enjoy Autumn in a Northern Indiana Log Cabin Rental

Tuesday, September 1, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Imagine, starting or ending your day with a nice hot cup of cocoa or warm cider by a crackling fireplace in a all natural log wood cabin that offers lake views in every room to enjoy. A place where you could find the splendid colors of fall right outside your window.

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit our cabin on Lake Webster. Epworth Forest is full of mature trees and the foliage is beautiful especially during peak season. It is not unusual to experience warm enough temperatures to go tubing, bass fishing and boating like our family did last year. Our 2 Story Vacation Rentals Indiana log cabin offers 2 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths

This is a perfect time of year for a Indiana Weekend getaway and there are still a few dates left for fall. Hurry and check the calendar for reservations.