Fun At The Lake

Hi! I'm Jess Wehner, Wesley's daughter and one of the bloggers for this "Take It Easy Cabin" Blog.  I have been going to our lake cabin since I was a baby and have many, many fond memories of the time my family and I have spent there.  We have spent lots of time at Lake Webster fishing, swimming, and boating - but my favorite thing to do there is to relax and hang out with family.  In my blog I will share some of these memories and will also update readers on what to do and see in North Webster. 

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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!

We visited our Indiana Pet Friendly Cabins the other weekend and had a great time with our little baby - Ruthie.  Here she is sitting by the fire place, warming up from a cold walk outside.
 

If you are like our family, the biggest problem with trying to get away for a weekend is what to do with the dog.  Well, at the Take It Easy Cabin, that's one thing you don't have to worry about!  Feel free to bring your dog, cat, hamster, gerbil... whatever type of animal you hold dear.  Your family is sure to enjoy spending a weekend away without having to stress about finding a pet sitter or wondering what how the kennel is treating your four-legged friend.

If you're interested in getting away this winter - book your Winter Cabin Rental soon, we're offering discounted rates for all January and February weekends.


 

Looking for a unique gift for Christmas, or maybe you are redecorating your home?  Why not take a Indiana Weekend Getaway trip to North Webster to visit all of the unique antique shops in the area.  During the winter time, your family probably won't be spending much time out on the water, making it a great time to stop by the local stores in town.  Here's a list of some great antique stores to stop by:

North Webster

1. Heart of the Lakes Antique Mall - 132 N Main Street, North Webster, Indiana
2. Judy's De Ja Vu - Corner of St Rd 13 and Huntington St., North Webster, IN
3. Future Heirlooms - 105 E. Esterbrook, North Webster, IN
4. The Old General Store - 221 S. Main Street, North Webster, IN

Surronding Areas

1. Apple Antiques & Art Mall -  117 E. Center St., Warsaw IN
2. Gregory's Antique Mall, S.R. 13, Pierceton IN
3. Old Theater Antique Mall, 103 N. First St., Pierceton IN.
4. Amishland Antique Mall, 106 W. Market St., Nappanee IN.
5. Antiques On Six Antique Mall, 26358 US Hwy. 6, Nappanee IN.
6. Borkholder Dutch Village, C.R. 101, Nappanee IN.
7. Nappanee Antique Mall, 156 So. Main St., Nappanee IN.

If you need a place to stay while touring up north, book Take It Easy Cabin for a winter cabin rental.  You'll be sure to have everything you need to relax after a long day of shopping!

For many people the holiday season can conjure up feelings of joy, warmth, family, etc.  But unfortunately, I think for even more people the holiday season can lead to feelings of stress, depression, or anxiety.  Typically, these negative feelings are triggered because of the extra financial burdens during this time of year, the added chores of shopping, meal prep, and decorating, or the people you are stuck being around (or vice versa the people you don't get to be with and are stuck being alone).

Believe it or not - I think a winter cabin rental at our Epworth Forest home is just what you need to solve all of the above problems!  Think about it this way:

1. Finances: if finances are stressing you out, use our discounted rental rates this fall to get away.  The prices are 37% off our regular rates and can be used as a great gift for loved ones.  
2. Chores: there is no better way to stop stressing about your to-do list than to get away form it all.  If you are anything like me, trying to relax at home typically turns into a day full of chores.  Choose a place to relax where you can really escape, no malls in sight, no decorating to do, just you, your family, and a fire to warm up around.
3. People: if you struggle with being around people you don't want to be around during the holiday season, make sure you take some time to be around the people you DO want to be around - those you love and cherish.  That quality time won't just happen on it's own (especially during the holiday season) so make sure plan a specific weekend to get together with the people you love. 

Whatever your situation or stress-triggers are, our Indiana Lake Cabins home is sure to lighten your burden this winter and warm up your heart.

Book your stay today and save 37% off by clicking on the fall button to the right.

I haven't been blogging much lately as I've had a lot on my mind - my husband and I are expecting a little girl in March, so there have been lots of things to prepare for!  As I think about our little one that is on her way, I can't help but think about all of the great memories I shared with my family at our Lake Cabin Indiana Home, and all of the memories we will create with our child through out the years.


When many people reminisce about their child hood, often their best memories are those of family vacations, time spent away form home with their family.  Has your family taken time this year to reconnect?  If not, now is a great time to book a winter cabin rental because the rent is cheap and the area is beautiful!  Your family can hike together, build a fire together, roast marshmellows together, play board games together... the possibilities are endless!

Start creating memories with your family today at Epworth Forest - email takeiteasycabin@gmail.com to book your rental today.

We are starting a new special on the blog this week - 37% off a weekend stay, which means it's only $300 for a 3 day, 2 night rental of our Northern Indiana Cabins.  This is a steal, considering a typical weekend stay is $475.  What a great time to take your family up north for a relaxing weekend.  At Lake Webster you can enjoy watching the leaves turn, taking hikes, and relaxing by the fire. 


Click the coupon or email us at takeiteasycabin@gmail.com and mention the fall discount.  Hurry though, the cabin is booked for most of October, and November is beginnig to fill up as well!

You won't find a better deal in the Northern Indiana area!

No doubt about it - this summer has been chillier than most, especially up at Lake Webster.  In fact, I was just reading today about how this past July was the coldest July we've had in 60 years (the second coldest ever), with temperatures coming in 3.5 - 6.5 degrees colder than in the past. 

You may think this would ruin a trip up to your vacation home indiana, but you'd be wrong!  There is still plenty to do in North Webster, and the temperatures are still moderate enough to get out on the water.  In fact, my friends and family have really enjoyed the cooler weather as the lower temperatures have scared many boaters off, allowing for smoother and more open water.  This makes for great skiing, wake boarding, or whatever water sport you might enjoy.  Just the other weekend, we went out on the lake with some friends and were able to wake board on completely smooth water up until 10am.  On a typical weekend on Lake Webster the water is usually churning up by 9am, and rough for those who like to ski/wake board on a glass surface. 

So don't let the weather keep you from traveling up north - the Take It Easy cabin still has openings for your family to stay and enjoy a weekend of water sports this summer.

In coming up with new ideas for our Take It Easy Cabin blog, I'm constantly looking across the web to find the latest news and stories about North Webster.  The other day I  stumbled across a great website that includes some of the best local info on North Webster: AmericanTowns.com.  This site features events, news, blogs, photos, and reviews of the local restaurants/stores. 

If you're headed up to our vacation home Indiana spot, check this site out to find out what's happening in and around Lake Webster.  Even if you've stayed at many northern Indiana Cabins, you still may learn something new!

There are still open spots for late summer, early fall - just click on our calendar in the sidebar to check availability.  We'd love to have you, your family and your friends come and see what makes North Webster so special. 

I wrote a couple weeks ago about all of the local farm stands you can stop at on the way up to the lake.  Well, all that writing made me really start craving some fresh corn and tomatoes, so when I headed up to Lake Webster, I stopped at a local favorite - Sweet Corn Charlie's.  I've never heard of Sweet Corn Charlies, but my friend who has been going up to Northern Indiana for many years has gone there several times.  Sweet Corn Charlie's has 8 farms across Northern Indiana, but they have a stand a couple miles down the road from Lake Webster. 

Their Syracuse location is on Pickwick Drive, at the DQ intersection, next to the Family Dollar Store.  Look for the Yellow and White Tent.

Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 5:45
Saturday 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday Closed

Next time you stay at our vacation home Indiana cabin - you must try this place!  We pick up tomatoes, corn and watermelon and I have to admit that they were the best I have had in a long time.  They have a variety of tomatoes, all for the same price, so we got a couple antique tomatoes and made a very colorful caprese salada (tomato, mozzarella and basil) and also got some green tomatoes and made fried green tomatoes.  We boiled the corn and chopped up the watermelon and had a delicious meal for the whole family. 

If you're looking for a way to connect with your family, take them on an Indiana Weekend Getaway: rent the Take It Easy Cabin, pick out fresh fruit/veggies from Sweet Corn Charlie's, then cook dinner together.

Headed up to Lake Webster for an Indiana Weekend Getaway and not sure where to go to church?  Look no further!  There are pleanty of religious institutes in the North Webster area, and there is even a boat-in-worship service where you can drive your boat up to the lakeside worship service:

North Webster Lake Boat-In Worship Services
Address:  North Shore of North Webster at Cokesbury Lodge.
Service Times:  7:37 a.m.
Phone:  574-834-2820
Worship service for all ages.   Anchor your boat or bring a lawn chair

You can also find a list of all the churches in Kosciusko County on the Kosciusko County Visitors Bureau Website.  Your family is sure to feel at home when staying at our vacation home Indiana cabin.

One of my favorite things about driving up to Lake Webster during the summer time is the fresh fruit and veggie stands along the way.  What could be better than fresh Indiana tomatoes and fresh Indiana corn?  If we aren't traveling through the night (which we end up doing a lot since we leave Friday night after work) I love to stop on the way up to Epworth Forest to get a head start on buying food for the weekend.  Not only are the fruits/veggies the freshest you can find, it also feels good knowing we are contributing directly to the Indiana economy and the farmer who is selling the produce.  I'm not sure of the exact number, but I believe there are several farm stands along highway 13 (for those of you traveling from the Indianapolis area). 

Next time you are heading north, make sure you pick up some fresh fruit and veggies for your summer barbecue.  They will be the perfect addition to your family's stay when you rent cabin Indiana homes! 

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:

1. 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.
2. No one under 15 years of age may legally operate a motorboat greater than 10 h.p. or a PWC.
3. 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.
4. Each person on a PWC must wear an approved PFD.
5. 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.
6. Speed between sunset and sunrise is limited to 10 miles per hour.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

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.

We recently headed up to our log cabin Indiana home and took our 4 month old lab-mix puppy with us.  Of course, it is always a hassle to pack up the dog, entertain her on the drive, and then re-train her where to go potty once we arrive - but getting to watch her swim for the first time was well worth it!  And of course, it beat having to leave her with a sitter or at a kennel.  We probalby could have sat on the dock for hours and watched her jump after the tennis ball- it was a blast. 

Looking for the best spot to take an Indiana Weekend Getaway?  Look no further! North Webster is a great spot to take your family whether it be for a long weekend or for a week vacation?  I found a great site that describes the character and charm of North Webster well:

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:


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!

Many people will be grilling out, having picnics and eatting patriotic desserts this weekend to celebrate the 4th of July.  When heading north to a vacation rentals Indiana cabin, it's important to keep things simple.  Getting to know the area and the cottage you are staying can be a chore in itself.  Keep things simple so that you aren't spending all day in the kitchen and you have time to get out on Lake Webster.

Here are a couple tips I got from the web for planning your Fourth of July picnic, or any picnic up at Lake Webster for that matter!

• Choose foods you can make ahead and/or prepare in little time so you can enjoy the celebration.
• How much you want or can afford to spend on food/drinks should be set firmly at the outset, and the amount adhered to.
• With any warm-weather holiday, you want to make sure your food doesn’t spoil in the heat. Keep all perishable food in bowls over ice, and keep food in a cooler as much as possible.
• Since many picnic areas may not have easy access to running water, it’s a good idea to bring your own dish washing soap and water, hand sanitizer or anti-bacterial wipes.

Have fun and good luck planning your Indiana weekend getaway!

Heading to Northern Indiana for the 4th of July?  Here is the 4th of July event schedule for all of the lakes in the area:

• July 3rd, 10pm - Syracuse Fireworks
• July 3rd, 10pm - Webster Fireworks
• July 4th - Tippecanoe Lake Flotilla
• July 4th, 11am - Webster Pier Decorating Contest
• July 4th, 10pm - Wawasee Fireworks

If you were hoping to book our Northern Indiana Cabin Rentals over the 4th and missed out - why not book now for next year!  Holidays always go fast at our Epworth Forest home, so the sooner you are able to book your stay, the better.  Check our Vacation Home Indiana Calendar by clicking on the button to the right.

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!

1. 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.)
2. Can we bring our boat? Yes, we have a lakefront cabin rentals home, and you will have access to our dock.
3. 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.