Wonderful Homestead Cabin on 65 Acres And Private Lake

Overview of the Homestead Cabin

You'll be sure to love the Homestead Cabin at the Antler Log Cabin Rentals just west of Nashville, Indiana. The Homestead Cabin is situated on 65 acres of the original 1827 homestead along the edge of the woods with open fields in front and overlooking a 1 1/2 acre private lake. The Homestead offers a spacious floor plan with many unique design features throughout the entire cabin. It was built with 14 different species of wood and is packed with lodge-style decor. The main level features a fully stocked kitchen, dining room, and living room with a gas-log fireplace. There is a smart TV with a full Satellite package, DVD player, and WIFI in the living room.

Accommodations and Amenities

The main level also has a king-size bed and a full bathroom. The upstairs level offers three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and another living room with a coffee nook. The upstairs living room has a smart TV with a full Satellite package and a DVD player. Two bedrooms have queen-size beds and the third bedroom has a king-size bed in the loft. The loft bedroom also features a smart TV to watch WiFi programs and a DVD player. There is a cozy table and chairs that are perfect for game nights.

Outdoor Features and Activities

The outside of the cabin features a full-length front porch with plenty of seating for all guests with a great view of the private lake area. The back deck has a built-in hot tub with additional seating too. Off the living room, there is a graveled side area with a charcoal grill for your family BBQ. Homestead Lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish. The fishing is catch and release only. There is a paddleboat and fire pit area with chairs directly by the lake. Swimming is not permitted. There is a big log Gazebo with a picnic table located close by the fire pit.

Fishing and Rowboating Opportunities

There is a rowboat and fishing nearby at Lake Solitude (the property's 4-acre lake) also included in your nightly rental rate. The lake is stocked with bass, bluegill, and catfish for catch and release fishing only. A fishing license is not required. Swimming is not permitted. Access to fishing on Lake Solitude, a row boat included in the nightly rental.

Historical Significance

Nearly two hundred years ago, David Chitwood traveled from Tennessee to stake his claim during the Land Act of 1820. He left what is now known as Daniel Boone State Forest to pursue 200 acres of rolling, wooded ground. The woods were so thick that it looked like nighttime under a canopy of trees. They had their work cut out for them as trees were logged to make way for farm ground.

Legacy of the Chitwood Family

The Chitwood family cleared the land and built their cabins and barns, boiled tree sap into delicious maple syrup, harvested their crops, and meats, crafted quilts, furniture, and more. Now, nearly 200 years later, the homestead still has a purpose. In true Hoosier hospitality fashion, the Chitwoods have offered their guests a piece of tradition. Eight of the nine wood cabins have been handcrafted by the owners.