Fishing Lakes Indiana

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.

Labor Day Weekend Memories at Take It Easy

Monday, August 31, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

We're so excited to be heading to "Take It Easy" Cabin our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin this Labor Day weekend. It has been a tradition for us to reserve this holiday for our own personal use year after year. Last year's Labor Day weekend was full of family love, and joy for Wesley and I. We enjoyed high 80 degree days and lots of family moments to cherish for a lifetime. My sister and brother-in law came in from Georgia along with my niece, her husband and their 3 children, and two of my nephews children who all reside in Indy joined us for a memorable time at the cabin.

My sister Vickie and her husband had never been to our cabin before. They flew into Indianapolis and we drove together to the cabin. Once we arrived we gave them the welcome tour of our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin and headed out to the back lower level deck that looks out onto Lake Webster. We gathered around the picnic table and shared wonderful conversations as the sun was beginning to set and didn't go inside until way after dark. We ordered in our favorite local pizza from the Lighthouse Restaurant and started up the fireplace. Our conversation and laughter continued until the wee hours of the morning. The next day was full of activities including Big Sister Vickie and I going on a shopping adventure at Lance's Supermarket in North Webster, IN. My Sister loves to cook so once you get her in a grocery store it can be hours before you leave:) Meanwhile back at the cabin, Wes and my brother in law Maurice are cruising Lake Webster on the boat. Wesley gives him the tour of all the Island houses, along with where all the best Muskie Fishing Indiana spots are located. Wesley gave a personal history lesson about his past life experiences with the cabin. Once we arrived back to the cabin we all climbed aboard the boat and cruised Lake Webster for the better part of the day. On Sunday, the rest of the family arrives from Indy. We all enjoyed the lake on two boats (our speedboat and Punk's Old Party Barge boat) The day unfolds to swimming, cookouts, fire pit marsh mellow roastings and inside games that followed prior to retiring to bed only to awake the next morning to a family gathering of biscuits and gravy breakfast served outside. It was a wonderful time and beautiful family memories where made.

I would be remiss in this blog not to point out one missing family member in our gathering last Labor Day and that was my middle sister who passed away from breast cancer in 2005. My middle sister, Gema, shared a wonderful weekend here together with her husband and her youngest daughter in the fall of 2004. My niece Molly, who visited us last year is her oldest daughter and we had a total of five of Gema's grandchildren with us this past Labor Day. Her memory, and her smile lives on in two of Molly's children.

Our Indiana Weekend Getaway Cabin is a beautiful place to make memories with friends and family!

Take a Breakfast Break to Maria's Pancake House

Sunday, August 30, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

When the sun rises above our Vacation Home Indiana Log Cabin and cast it's early morning rays over Lake Webster our appetites begin to stir. Often we prepare our breakfast at the cabin and seat ourselves around the table to enjoy the view of the lake and nature. Then there are other times when we don't want to deal with the preparation and clean up an head out to Maria's Pancake House in North Webster, IN. Maria's is usually packed do to it's reputation for good food. Maria's offers excellent service along with a historical wall mural of various pics of the town and areas history. It's a great place to start your day before the daily cabin activities of bass or muskie fishing, boating, tubing or hiking.

Launch Your Boat

Saturday, August 22, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

There are 3 place on Lake Webster where you can launch you boat. The best for Fishing Boats and Runabouts is at the Indiana DNR Public Fishing Site on Backwater. It's free! But you need to go through the tubes to get to Lake Webster. Maximum size approx. 18' Runabout or Fishing Boat.

So if you're a fisherman; Bass Fishing Indiana, Crappie Fishing Indiana or Muskie Fishing Indiana that's the ramp I recommend.

The other ramps are at Webster Lakeshore Marina and at the town of North Webster. These are easy to get to but the ramp at the marina is very long and the ramp near Fisherman's Cove in town is at a 90 degree angle to the road. Easy for an expert, tough for anybody else.

It's all good...just bring your boat and come out to our lake cottage. The kindly folk around the area, affectionately known as "Lake Trash," will help you put in no matter what size the craft.

Dog Days of Summer at the Lake

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

Man it used to be hot & humid with no AC at Indiana Lake Cabins! All we had was cool Lake Webster Fishing in the early morning and late afternoon twilight. (I like the twilight, that's when the Marsh Crone feeds her brood the "Marsh Crone's Brew"...look it up...I swear...see for yourself on Hoss Hill Road at about 745PM!) There was also of course; swimming at the Epworth Forest Beach or off the boat or pier, speedboat ride with the wind in your hair, bike ride down the hill toward Eagle Point, trip for ice cream with the windows rolled down and "Hanky Panky" by Tommy James and The Shondells blastin' on the box, hangin' out in the basement. Lake cottage rentals used to be sweltering especially at night with the oscillating fan that only cooled you as it passed by.

But now our Northern Indiana Cabin Rentals have something great! Air Conditioning. That's right, central air so you don't need to drive to Syracuse to the Pickwick Theatre and watch GI Joe or BandSlam just to get that artificial AC cool. And you can sleep at night at our Vacation Home Indiana without putting your head down towards the foot of the bed
(I don't know why but before the AC may Dad did that 'cause he said it was cooler, right Dad.)

So go for it! Sweat it up all day and at night after your dip you can chill out the Dog Days in Fiiinnne AC. Be cool.

The Revealing Sunrise

Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

It's early as I write this. When the sun comes up over Lake Webster it sometimes casts a purpleish yellowish color across the sky. There's a picture of it at the top of the home page of this blog. Epworth Forest is in the middle of the horseshoe shaped lake and the Log Cabin Indiana faces East so the view is spectacular.

As the sun reaches it's peak it reveals lots of good areas for Muskie Fishing Indiana, Bass Fishing Indiana and Crappie Fishing Indiana.

You don't need to get up early everyday but it's nice for a change!

Boating Safety on Lake Webster

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 by Jess Wehner

If you are anything like my family, boating is an absolute must for the summer time. Whether it be on the near by reservoir, Geist, or up at our Vacation Home Indiana on Lake Webster - we love to get out on the water. If your family is planning on bringing a boat when you stay at the Take It Easy Cabin, make sure you think safety first! Here are some tips I got from the Lake Webster Association:

Motorboat or PWC operators who are at least age 15 may operate a motorboat or PWC only if they successfully complete a boaters education course approved by the DNR.
No one under 15 years of age may legally operate a motorboat greater than 10 h.p. or a PWC.
Children under 13 years of age must wear a PFD except when child is below deck in an enclosed cabin or the watercraft is docked or at anchor.
Each person on a PWC must wear an approved PFD.
All boats are required to display a white light visible from all directions whenever they are anchored or moored away from the dock between sunset and sunrise.
Speed between sunset and sunrise is limited to 10 miles per hour.
When you see an “Idle Speed” or “No Wake” sign it indicates a boating restricted area established to protect the safety of the public, protection of ecological resources and property. Idle Speed means the slowest possible speed, not to exceed 5 miles per hour, so as to maintain steerage and the wake is minimal.
By operating a boat or PWC on Indiana waters, you have consented to be tested for alcohol or drugs if requested by a law enforcement official.
It is illegal to dump garbage and plastics into or upon public waters or on the banks of public waters. Litter can kill birds and fish.

Our lakefront cabin rental has a pier where your family can dock your boat during your stay.

Lake Webster Fishing Cottage

Thursday, July 23, 2009 by Jess Wehner

If you are planning a bass fishing Indiana or a muskie fishing Indiana trip, why not book a stay at the Take It Easy cabin on Lake Webster, Indiana? Not only is the lakefront cabin rentals full of amenities for you and your friends to stay, it's also on one of the best lakes in Indiana! For those of you researching the lake, here is a little more information I gathered from the Webster Lake Guide Service:

WEBSTER LAKE

Surface Area : Main Lake 585 Acres
With Backwaters 774 Acres

Max Depth : 52 feet

Average Depth : 12 feet

Main Forage : Shad, Crappie, Bluegill, Perch, Bullhead and Carp

Accessibility : State owned public access with ramp on channel between backwater lake and Webster off Backwater rd in North Webster

Located in Kosciusko county, Lake Webster is Indiana's Brood stock & Premier Musky Lake. The DNR says that there is an average of 6 adult fish per acre with the average length at around 38". That can make for an awesome day on the water with several follows and hook ups this is usually a good action lake. It is also a great Crappie and Bass fishery. The DNR is currently doing a PIT tag study that Webster Lake Guide service is participating in.

If you're looking for a guided fishing trip, check out the Lake Webster Guide Service site.

Indiana Cabin Fever

Friday, July 10, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Wesley and I spent our 4th of July holiday this year locally in Fishers, IN. This is the first time in years when we didn't take advantage of our personal Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin. I must say this past holiday weekend in Indy we were experiencing two types of cabin fever. Local cabin fever in our own home do to the rain dampening some of our firework fun along with a yearning cabin fever to be at our Indiana Weekend Getaway.

There is so much to love about our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin. The panoramic views of Lake Webster, the ambiance of the natural log wood walls inside our 2 story cabin, enjoying the nature, Lake Webster fishing and walking to our boat dock that is just steps from our lower level. It's a wonderful place to escape to for some much needed rest and relaxation The Cabin is nestled in Epworth Forest allowing us plenty of privacy and a beautiful setting to spend more time with the family, and enjoy the outdoors. The cabin is fully furnished so it actually offers a " home a way from home" type feel for us and rental guest.

Our cabin fever is rising with anticipation for our next visit to North Webster, Indiana when we can kick back and enjoy our Take It Easy Cabin.

Indiana Fishing Cabin Available

Friday, July 10, 2009 by Jess Wehner

We still have availability for the later part of the summer at the Take It Easy Cabin, on Lake Webster. Webster is known to be a great Bass Fishing Indiana Lake and Muskie Fishing Indiana Lake, and we're positive you and your group will have a great time fishing, relaxing, and soaking up some sun.

The Indiana Musky and Bass Fishing Adventure Guide describes Lake Webster as:

"Shallow, weedy flats, awesome breaklines, excellent open water fishing, and "full of fish" are the best ways to describe Lake Webster. Heavy annual stocking provides great numbers of fish while the possibility of catching the next state record has made this the most popular muskie lake in the state."

To book your stay at our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin, just check the calendar in the sidebar and call today. Hurry, August and September are already starting to fill up!

Boat Sticker Rant from A Gosh Darn Independent

Thursday, July 2, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

Taxman leave me alone! I don't want to mess around with you any more! I just like to go out on the water at Lake Webster or any of the other lakes in our beautiful nation. I like Lake Webster Fishing. I like Indiana Lake Cabins. I like any Lake Cabin Indiana or any other state for that matter. But I don't like getting a sticker for my boat. I don't like the license branch. I don't like to pay a fee for a boat I already own which will be used on a lake in a state where I already pay taxes. What's up with that? Happy Independence Day! Independent from what? England? One reason we left there was because of the inequities in taxation. My rant is through. Now I'll try to find my registration and go back to the BMV tomorrow.

Independance Day at the Lake

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

Well here we go...4th of July is this weekend at Lake Webster and guess what, it is everywhere else too! I love it at my Vacation Home Indiana for the 4th. Lotsa: fireworks- friends-family-food-fun-freaks-fudgebars and Fishing Lakes Indiana. The fireworks on Webster this year will be shot off from Kline Island just off the beach at Epworth Forest. If you're out on a boat on the lake you can see Fireworks from Tippy and Wawsasee (the Big Bam Boom!) As children we had sparklers and snakes at the Indiana Log Cabin, as a teen we had M-80's, Black Cats and 76 kegs of beer in 1976, as a adults we just like to watch...it's all good. Have fun!

North Webster Cabin Questions and Answers

Friday, June 19, 2009 by Jess Wehner

We recently had a customer ask about for more information about our Northern Indiana Cabin Rentals property. Here are their quesitons and our answers - hopefully you find these helpful too!

Are there activities for elementary school agers? Yes, lots of things (swimming beach, rowboat, fishing, playground, soccer field, tennis court, hiking trails, Basketball court, baseball field, etc.)
Can we bring our boat? Yes, we have a lakefront cabin rentals home, and you will have access to our dock.
What is the speed limit on the Lake? Unlimited

To find out when our Indiana Log Cabin is available - click on the calendar in the sidebar. Our summer dates are filling up, but we still have some availability in August and September.

Itex Trade Available to Use for Lodging at Take It Easy Cabin

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

I have joined a trade group called Itex. You can trade for goods and services. Like you could trade for; Cabin Rental Indiana, Indiana Weekend Getaway, services for your home (carpet cleaning) or restaurant scrip, etc.

An Itex party wanted to come in Sat., Aug 15 through Monday, Aug 17 but that's booked already for a special birthday weekend at the lake. Another Itex party, a Dr. from Indiana who stayed this past weekend, loved the place and may come again next October. Make your reservations now.

We treat all our guests right! Hospitality comes naturally at Indiana Vacation Rentals. Whether you're cash or trade, Muskie Fishing Indiana or Bass Fishing Indiana, Epworth Forest or the Yellow Banks of Webster you'll feel relaxed and welcomed. Come on...

Duke

Get close up and personal with Indiana Log Cabin nature

Saturday, May 9, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

There is so much nature to be found at our Indiana Log Cabin rentals property. One of my favorite birds to watch in the late spring and summer is the Hummingbird. I have always found these birds to be so magical and beautiful.

When you stroll by the banks of Lake Webster and through the lots it is not uncommon to see turtles, bass and crappie fish jumping along with swirls of muskie and schools of blue gill, sun fish, and perch (on a clear day).

It is common to spot raccoons, beavers, muskrats, groundhogs, deer. frogs, butterflies, bees, and a few pesky skeeters too. Here at Epworth Forest you're surrounded by the calming and beautiful gifts of nature.

Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing (Freebird)...

Saturday, May 9, 2009 by Wesley Duke Sapp

...because every little thing is gonna be alright. Yes it's spring. 3 little birds wake me up every morning.

When I'm at the lake for an Indiana Weekend Getaway I like to get up and get a cup of coffee and go sit on the patio and watch the hummingbirds. There's also a large population of swans on Lake Webster, 40+ at last count (my personal fave is # 23.) The Log Cabin Indiana is across the Epworth Forest Bay from a bird sanctuary so we see those big 'ol Herons standing like statues a lot. It's rare but I've seen 'em snatch up a fish and gobble it down on our pier. Their call is "prehistoric."

Bob-Whites are all around, they say "bob-white, bob-white." I whistle back at 'em. Our Kitty, Casanova, likes 'em too. She'd like to eat them if she could but she'll have to be content to watch out the window and screen door at our Indiana Pet Friendly Cabin.

Woodpeckers, Canadian Geese, Ducks, Coot, Martins, Red-Winged Black Birds, they're all there and more at Vacation Rentals Indiana. I like 'em and hope you do too. Just don't stand directly below them or their nests or you know what could happen. See you at the lake.

Listening recommendations; "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley, "Freebird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. See you at the lake!

Duke

Memorial Day begins the summer at Lake Webster

Friday, May 8, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

The kick off of summer for our family and for many others is Memorial Day Weekend. Summer sun, fun and more outdoor activities is just about to begin and the anticipation is growing around our house and others for sure.

I can hardly wait for our Memorial Weekend at our Indiana Northern Log Cabin Rental located in Epworth Forest in North Webster, IN. This is one of the busiest weekends of the year as cabin owners and renters come back to their favorite Vacation Home Indiana cottage to enjoy their vacation getaway holiday on Lake Webster. On the Friday before Memorial Day our Indiana Log Cabin area is a buzz with activity. There is a constant stream of cars packed with families, pets, fishing poles, suitcases and coolers of food. You can hear the distant sound of rattling boat trailers as the cars pulling boats drive around the street bend approaching their holiday Indiana Weekend Getaway cabin. There is usually a parade of cars driving through North Webster, IN pulling some stunning boats and very entertaining to watch as you glimpse at some of their unique and cute names stamped strategically on their sterns.

Arriving to our cabin is so exciting over this particular holiday as there is magic in the air. If the weather is nice there is already wave runners out that we can see from our Lakefront Cabin Rentals window along with fishing enthusiast It's not unusual to smell a few cookouts filtering through the air and hear faint background party music as the holiday weekend is gearing up. There is always friends waving to friends and lot's of catching up to do with our cabin neighbors. Once the car is unpacked and we are settled in Wes and I hurry out to the back deck that looks out to Lake Webster. We kick back with a few adult beverages and all is right with our piece of the world. Ahhh... Cabin Life!

By Saturday Morning we always awake to the hum of a variety of boat engines including some"show boat"boaters that like to let you know how loud and fast their boat can skip across the waves. Throttle down.. maximum speed.. and usually either bright yellow or red in color. That's okay as by noon we also will be out on our boat...maybe not as fast but enjoying the ride!