Take It Easy Cabin

Area Ghost Hauntings & Stories Around Epworth Forest

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

When I first heard the rumor about the nearby Barbee Hotel in Warsaw, IN ( just 15 minutes from our Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana Home) to be haunted by the spirit of Al Capone it certainly made for a fascinating story. The story claims that he and many of his gangsters buddies haunt the hotel. Staff members have reported seeing an old man sitting in a booth after closing. When staff members talk to him there is no response. Thinking they are dealing with an unruly customer they leave to get assistance. However, upon returning the bar is empty and no one has seen anyone leave. One legend states that the hotel was a popular place that gangsters took their girlfriends to. One gangster however took the girlfriend of another gangster. She was then murdered in the hotel by the jealous thug. People have reported that they hear her wailing at night and they feel cold spots generating from the area. Other phenomena includes the appearance of faces in photographs taken at the hotel, and more commonly orbs. Around the hotel itself is a popular place to see orbs and apparitions

A couple years ago Wesley and I invited some good friends over from Elkhart, IN to our Northern Indiana Cabins and we had dinner at the Barbee Restaurant. We struck up a conversation with a Professor from Notre Dame University who actually specialized in the paranormal. He considered himself a modern day "ghost buster". He was there that weekend with a group of other men to check out evidence to support the story. Now, I have always been fascinated by a good ghost story and meeting him seemed to give some substance to the rumor. Of course, the story seemed more credible as I finished my second glass of wine:)

A very long running ghost story for North Webster,Indiana is the ghost story about the old

North Webster Elementary School which is now a community center. Some say a young boy wearing khakis and a blue sweater roamed the athletic areas playing sports and shutting off the lights. When someone went to turn the lights on the light switch is already on. There was also a teacher in high heels on the second floor. People said that they could hear high heel shoes clicking on the floor. Random appliances in the school would turn on and off by themselves. The young boy could also be seen in the library trying to check out books. Hmmn...wonder what the ghost are up to now since it's been converted?

There are many other ghost stories out there involving North Webster, Indiana. You can read a few of them by going to http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/4/Indiana_North_Webster_ghost_sightings.html

Here is another great ghost haunting video you must check out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz1W_omigwg&feature=player_embedded

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Halloween Movies recommended for Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

I usually make a point to watch as many horror movies as possible in the fall leading up to Halloween. In honor of the upcoming season. I enjoy the feel of a classic old time horror movie that just feels good to watch on Halloween, much like Night of the Living Dead does. A good old fashion scary flick that gives you something to think about One of the scariest movies I saw as a child was one with Vincent Price called "House of Ushers" and after the movie they had the characters who had died (some who were buried alive) come from behind the screen... you talk about being scared. I have watched this movie as an adult and laugh at the exaggerated 60's drama and blood curdling screams.
Check this classic movie (funny now) out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k48BMS5AfW0

I've noticed in the past few years that horror films are becoming too much to handle for certain people. A lot of these recent films are what is known as a slasher film when the plot focuses on psycho killers. These kinds of films give people like me anxiety, due to the fact that this possible situation could happen. These movies really creep me out especially when I am at our Vacation Home Indiana Cabin. It just feel scarier since we are more remotely located in a Northern Indiana Cabin.

Since this Halloween we will be enjoying our lakefront cabin rentals that views Lake Webster, we will no doubt rent or buy some Halloween DVDs to add to our collection of movies (approximately 50 movies to choose from) that we keep at our cabin for ourselves and for guest. Some of our favorite Halloween movies are...Halloween of course.. Friday the 13th... Night of the Living Dead (b/w version) Pumpkin Head..It's the great pumpkin Charlie Brown (for the faint hearted), Saw, Hellraiser, and Cabin Fewer (of course)

Autumn Cabin Family Fun In Epworth Forest

Monday, October 12, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

In the North Webster, Indiana fall, when the air is cool and the leaves begin to get crisp, you will always find door steps and front porches in Epworth Forest protected by the fun scarecrow. It is so popular that seeing a home without a scarecrow is actually unusual. Kids and adults both love to build scarecrows and it is known to be one of the greatest family projects that any family could ever think of sharing. In fact many area families make the scarecrow part of a yearly tradition when it comes to making them.
So this year Wesley and I thought we would make an attempt to make our own Lakefront Cabin Rentals Scarecrow that would look out to Lake Webster. I have never made a scarecrow but we have plenty of old clothes to use so this will be a fun project while we are at our Indiana Cabin Rentals.
Here are some suggestions I found on the internet on how to make a scarecrow for those of you who are like me and have never tried it.

Creating your own Scarecrow

What to use for clothes: The most common used are blue jeans or blue jean overalls and a old button up flannel shirt. Get yourself a pack of safety pins to help you attach the shirt to the pants so you can stuff your scarecrow really good. You will also need a pair of gloves to attach to the arms and.......Don't forget the straw hat now!

What to use for stuffing: The most common item to use to stuff your scarecrow is pine straw that you have raked up out of your yard or even hay. A way to cheat the stuffing process is to save up your 1/2 gallon plastic milk jugs. Wash them really well and use them to stuff down the legs of your scarecrow as a filler between the rest of the stuffing that your using. This method also makes your scarecrow light in weight and easy to move around. If your worried about your scarecrow taking a runner..... then think about filling up the milk jugs that actually sit at the bottom of the pants leg full of water for weight. This will keep his feet in place. Now stuff stuff stuff as tight as you can.

What to use for the head: There are many different ways to make your scarecrows head. The idea of using a gallon milk jug comes to mind or even a pumpkin or a gourd. Retail stores now sale pumpkin shaped trash bags that you can stuff and decorate your yards with. These trash bags make a easy head for your scarecrow and the face is already there for you. Another simple thing to do is to stuff an old pillow case and tuck it in the neck of the flannel shirt. Don't forget to attach it with the safety pins. Buckets and flower pots also work just great as heads too. Remember to have paint so you can create that famous scarecrow face.

Helpful Tips: Use string and rope to help you tie off the opening of the arms and legs so the stuffing doesn't fall out. Stuffing will always settle in time so as your stuffing your scarecrow, shake it down several times so it will pack really tight.

Extra Fun: Having a Mr. Scarecrow is the most common thing to have but for some extra fun.... why not make a Mrs. Scarecrow to go with him. Use your imagination and see what you can come up with.

What's your favorite Halloween Candy Treat?

Monday, October 12, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

My favorite part of trick or treat was sorting my candy. My sisters and I would each claim a spot in the living room and empty out our pillow cases full of candy. We would spend at least an hour going over our haul. We'd make it last as long as possible and gloat if one kid ate all theirs faster than another. We hated the people who gave out popcorn, apples, raisins, and the dreaded pennies. I could get fruit year round at my house any day and was guilty of discarding a few of these unwanted apples in the neighbors front lawns My mom always enjoyed our haul and would pick out her favorite candy which I believe was a Mars Chocolate Candy bar.

Wesley and I have been trying to figure out what would be the best treats to give our trick or treaters in Epworth Forest from our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin that views Lake Webster. In doing some research here are some top candy favorites

Mini Mounds Bar
Chunky
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Snickers
Milky Ways
M&M's
Three Musketeers
Butterfingers
Nestles Crunch
Candy Apples
Popcorn Balls

From the look of this candy list it doesn't look like much has changed in 40 years in regards to Halloween Favorites. What is your favorite Halloween Candy or Halloween memory?

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.

New Generations

Saturday, October 10, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

On each visit to our Vacation Rentals Indiana cabin we can't help but reflect on all the generations of family and guest who have come through these doors to create special moments and memories. Currently, we have 2 family members and one close friend expecting babies. Wesley will become "Papa Duke" again when his third grandchild arrives in March. This will be his youngest daughter Jessica's first baby. My youngest niece Bridget is expecting her first baby so I will be Great Auntie R again too:) All of these Mothers to be have made special moments at our lakefront cabin rentals and two of them have shared memories at Lake Cabin Indiana "Take It Easy" with previous generations that came before them. It is our hope that as these babies arrive and grow that they too will enjoy the beauty of this surrounding and hold it dear.

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.

Halloween Ideas For Our Lake Cabin Indiana Rental

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

One of our favorite fun holidays is Halloween because it brings out the child in the young and old. Normally, we stay at home for Halloween and greet all the neighborhood children with tons of candy and our singing "Mr. Bones"moving skeleton. Usually a few friends and relatives stop over later in the evening to enjoy our "spirited" brew.

This year we are headed to our Vacations Rental Indiana cabin and want to share in the Epworth Forest Halloween traditions. I have been doing some research on what we could do special for the Lake Webster area Halloween Trick or Treaters and guest. Here are some spooky ideas that we found from http://www.evite.com/

Halloween Adult Drink Ideas

Slime Punch — This spooky punch looks the part and tastes fizzy and lime-licious.

Sangria — Vamp up your cocktails with this sweet sip, a drink that takes its name from the Spanish word for blood.

Bloody Mary — Thanks to its macabre name and blood-red color, this spicy cocktail is dripping with Halloween flavor.

Zombie — Afraid your party might be kind of dead? These strong, rum-tastic cocktails are guaranteed to liven things up.

Non-Alcohol Drink
"Eyes" Tea (makes 1 pitcher)

• 8 tea bags
• sugar (optional)
• lemon slices (optional)
• grapes

Boil 4 cups of water in a large saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat, and add tea bags. Cover saucepan and let tea steep for 5 minutes.

Remove teabags and pour tea into a pitcher. Pour in 4 cups of cold water and stir. Add sugar and/or lemon slices, if desired.

Serve in martini glasses garnished with a grape "eyeball

Halloween Music To Play

. Werewolves of London / Warren Zevon
2. Living Dead Girl / Rob Zombie
3. Somebody's Watching Me / Rockwell
4. Spellbound / Siouxsie and the Banshees
5. Don't Fear the Reaper / Blue Öyster Cult

6. Tubular Bells / Mike Oldfield
7. Devil Inside / INXS
8. People Are Strange / The Doors
9. Possum Kingdom / The Toadies
10. Bela Lugosi’s Dead / Bauhaus

Eye-Ball Cupcake Treats

White paper cupcake liner
1 recipe for white cup cakes
1 recipe Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
Red food coloring
Pastry bag and small round tip
Small black jelly beans
Round candies with hole in the middle
1 recipe Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting
Red food coloring
Pastry bag and small round tip
Small black jelly beans
Round candies with hole in the middle

1. Line cupcake tins with the liners. Fill the tins two-thirds full with the batter and bake the cupcakes as directed in the recipe.

2. Frost the cupcakes, reserving some of the frosting. Pile the frosting up a little in the center to make a sort of domed shape, more like an eyeball. To make the surface smooth, dip a butter or frosting/palette knife in hot water and smooth it over the top of the frosting.

3. Tint the remaining frosting bright red with the food coloring. Using the pastry bag, pipe the red frosting on the tops of the cupcake in vein patterns. Make the veins radiate from the center of the cupcake to make the bloodshot quality more realistic. Cut the jelly beans in half. Place a jelly bean half into the circle of the round candy. Now you have and iris and a pupil. Place this in the center of a cupcake. Continue with the rest of the eyeballs.

This Halloween we plan to have thrills ,spills and chills galore at our Lakefront Cabin Rentals.

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...

On you next Indiana Getaway Bring The Whole Family

Friday, September 25, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

We are quite the pet lovers in our household. Our pets are like family to us and we enjoy taking them with us whenever possible. There are certain vacations when we hire a pet sitter but when we are headed to our Vacation Rentals Indiana Cabin they come with us. Both are pets enjoy this beautiful retreat to nature and it doesn't take any coaching to get our Maltese (Rivera) to go bye-bye. Once our pets see our bags packed and their pet carriers they climb in ready to go.

So on your next Indiana getaway to our Indiana Pet Friendly cabin you can relax knowing that all those you love the most can share in your vacation experience. There's nothing like sitting out on the back deck while sipping a cup of coffee and viewing Lake Webster with your four legged companions by your side or resting in front of one of our two crackling fireplaces in the winter with them snuggled in your lap.

Discount Fall Cabin Rental

Friday, September 25, 2009 by Jess Wehner

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!

Halloween Anticipation At Our Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana

Thursday, September 24, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

This will be the first year Wesley and I will enjoy Halloween together at our Vacations Rental Indiana Cabin in North Webster, IN that views out on to Lake Webster. Well, it sort of seems fitting as isn't this a typical setting (like Lake Crystal in Friday the 13th) where all sorts of spooky things begin to happen? We have no idea what to expect in regards to the local Trick or Treaters since this is mainly a Lakefront Cabins Rentals resort/vacation area.

We still will be stirring our brew, fire up the fireplaces, put out some spooky decor, and load up on our favorite candy in case there are few Epworth Forest Halloweens visitors. We might even buy a cheap Jason mask to greet guest:) No doubt we will be inviting a few area friends over and check out the local events in the area by checking out http://www.americantowns.com/in/northwebster We love Halloween and looking forward to experiencing it this year at our Indiana Weekend Getaway log cabin

Enjoy Fall Comfort Food at our Lake Cabin Indiana

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Fall is here. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder and it's the perfect time for some delicious fall comfort food. Epworth Forest is awesome in the fall with all the turning leaves on the trees with spectacular fall colors. It's an extremely cozy time of the year to enjoy fall walks and the two fireplaces. There are great trails around Lake Webster and a great place to walk your pets since we are a Indiana Pet Friendly Cabin.

We have a fully equipped kitchen and there is nothing like the warm aroma of a home cooked meal to enhance the setting of the natural log wood inside. If you are ready for new twist menu this fall season then try out this easy Pumpkin Chili recipe

PUMPKIN CHILI

~ An adventuresome autumn twist on traditional chili, rich in flavor and ... the simmering smell ... simply wonderful!

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2 lbs. lean ground beef

2 large chopped onions

1 chopped red pepper

1 chopped green pepper

4 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes with juice

4 cans rinsed black beans

1 large can pumpkin puree

1 can sliced black olives (optional)

1 bottle (12 oz.) Pumpkin Ale

2 heaping Tbsp. chili powder (or more)

2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

2 pinches of brown sugar

coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

sour cream

chopped green onions

Cook beef in large stockpot until well browned. Drain excess fat.
Add onions and peppers and cook until soft. Add tomatoes and juice, beans, pumpkin, black olives, beer, spices, brown sugar, salt & pepper. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Adjust seasonings. Serve or refrigerate (even better).
Ladle hot chili into bowls and, if desired, top with dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions. Warm White Cheddar Scallion Muffins are delicious on the side.

Note: Easy make ahead treat for the cabin or for Indiana Weekend Getaway house guests.

Favorite Scents of Autumn

Saturday, September 19, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Do certain scents remind you of things you've done or places you've been? I know for most people scents will bring up a memory or place associated with that scent. I love the scents of autumn. Looking back many of my favorite memories were in the early fall. Homecoming Football, back to school new clothes, riding my bike through my old neighborhood with the smell of burning leaves, and visiting our Lake Cottage Rentals Indiana Cabin for the first time. I just recently made a sales call to one of my clients in Nashville, IN. The store is called Madeline's and I purchased the best smelling fall candles ever. They are sow candles from Kentucky Hollow Creations and I have never found a collection of better smelling candles than these. These candles are perfect in letting me change the smell of our Epworth Forest Cabin to match the season with just the right scent. Below are some of my favorites scents. What is your favorite fall scents or fall memories?

The rich amber smell of our fall candles
The spicy smell of cinnamon
The smell of wood burning fires inside and out
The crisp cool air in the early fall mornings as the sun is rising
The cool smell of the night just after the sky darkens
The buttery smell of melted cheese
The smell of hot apple cider
The smell of apple-cinnamon
The smell of fresh baked banana bread in the oven.
The comforting smell of a loved ones sweater.
The smell of the inside of a pumpkin.
The smell of wood smoke on a cold day
The smell of a crock-pot stew when you open the front door after a long day.

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...

It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood ...

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

Whenever we visit our northern Vacation Rentals Indiana log cabin we always walk the neighborhood in Epworth Forest located in North Webster, IN. The outside surrounding is very rich in nature and we enjoy seeing how each of our neighbors have added their own personal charm in not only their outside decor but in the chosen names for their Indiana Lake Cabins. The neighborhood is very eclectic with some cabins being built in the 50's and many other cottages that are newly built or renovated. While writing this blog I couldn't help but think of the old TV childhood theme song by Mr.Rogers. Some of his lyrics are so fitting to how we feel each time we walk the shores of Lake Webster.

It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood,
A beautiful day for a neighbor.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?...

It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood,
A neighborly day for a beauty.

I've always wanted to have a neighbor just like you.
I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you.

So, let's make the most of this beautiful day.
Since we're together we might as well say:
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?

Our Cottage Rentals Indiana Neighborhood is very friendly and full of owners and renters. So even if you only stay for a weekend or week we hope you feel like a neighbor!

Most of fall is already reserved so keep in mind that our Northern Indiana Cabin is a wonderful place to enjoy Thanksgiving time or the Christmas holiday season. Check out our availability calendar to book your next Indiana Getaway.

Summers Last Hurrah...at Lake Webster

Monday, September 14, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

We enjoyed our grand finale summer visit to our Lakefront Cabin Rentals in Epworth Forest this past Labor Day. It was bittersweet as the summer season concluded to give way to Autumn. We had a fun holiday weekend full of cooking out, boating, hiking, and enjoyed time on the lake with some of our area friends. Our Indiana Log Cabin is almost fully booked for September and October so we don't know when we will be getting back to our Indiana Getaway. Below are a few captured memories of our last summer hurrah at Lake Webster in our Indiana Cabin Rentals home.

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

Lake Webster Summer Reflections

Saturday, September 5, 2009 by Roxanne Turner

During our last visit to our Indiana Log Cabin we stayed an extra day and walked the grounds. It was a beautiful day an the pace of Lake Webster was unusually quiet since it was a Monday in late August. We cruised the lake and docked by the Beach House which is only open only Friday thru Sunday.This was the first year for the Beach House and it has been a wonderful addition to Epworth Forest. The Beach House serves ice-cream, pizza and all sorts of refreshments.

We couldn't help but be amused by the graffiti that we stumbled on outside the beach house apparently left by some young church camp attendee. As we continued to walk the grounds we both felt gratitude for our cozy cabin and for the beauty of nature that surrounds it.

Below is a collage of a few pics of our summer cabin moments.

Enjoy!

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