Of all the best places to stay in Indiana, we here at Only In Your State hold a special place in our hearts for tiny escapes. Tiny houses, tiny cabins... you know the deal. Minimalism is in right now, and so are tiny-but-mighty spaces. So, how about we combine tiny spaces and amazing outdoor attractions for a delightful escape in Indiana's Hoosier National Forest? We think yes. Next time you want to explore Indiana's amazing Lake Monroe, check out this delightful studio cabin rental:
Located about 10 miles from Bloomington, Lake Monroe - sometimes also called Monroe Lake (tomato/tomahto) - is an outdoorsy person's dream come true.
The list of fun things to do at Lake Monroe is long and bountiful; you can hike, swim, kayak, camp, hunt... you get the idea. If you can dream it, you can probably do it.
Kayaking is definitely a favorite pastime among locals and folks who visit the lake from other parts of Indiana.
It's calm, relaxed, and an amazing way to get outside and enjoy the world. But as long as you're here for the lake, you'll need a place to sleep - and I found the perfect little spot.
This is Tower Ridge Camp: a tiny studio cabin just mere minutes from the lake that's perfect for serving as home base.
It's nestled in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest, making it an amazingly lovely little secluded escape from the real world.
It might be small, but it's got everything you need.
Although the cabin sleeps up to five, I personally recommend it for a self-care escape. It is truly the perfect space for one. Enjoy home-cooked meals and relax to the sounds of the forest each night. Venture out and explore Lake Monroe (and the Lake Monroe Spillway) by day.
At most, invite your significant other and enjoy fire pits outdoors side-by-side at night and kayak together during the day.
You don't even need to stay on the lake; it's got 190 miles of beautiful shoreline, too, and some of its beaches are actually pretty fabulous!
No matter what time of year you opt to show up, this escape from the real world is an amazing one worthy of a whole weekend - or longer.
So there you have it: what might just be the best cabin rental near Lake Monroe in Indiana! And while you're here, Brown County State Park is also just a stone's throw away (and 200% worth visiting). To book your stay at Tower Ridge Camp, please do so well in advance on its official VRBO listing.
Where are your favorite places to stay near Lake Monroe? Let me know!
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