Cabane forestière unique avec accès facilité - Hawks' Ridge

This one-of-a-kind, accessible home in the heart of the Hoosier National Forest is the perfect getaway from the stressors of everyday life.
A nature lover's paradise, Hawks' Ridge is in a tucked away remote location midway between beautiful Bloomington/Indiana University (to the west) and historic Brown County (to the east). Relax in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces; all created with your comfort in mind. There are plenty of ways to get active too; a great location for hiking, biking, kayaking and more!

*** BEFORE booking, please read through the ENTIRE listing so there are no surprises! :)

Inside of our cabin, you are surrounded by the natural beauty of a handcrafted straw bale home. The floors are a mix of hardwood, tile, and cork.
The custom kitchen, main bedroom and bath have all been updated with ADA accessibility in mind. The approach to the home has also been outfitted with a generously sized ramp for easy access.

The main floor includes a small but mighty amply stocked kitchen, walk-in (non-accessible) pantry, main bedroom and separate bath, dining area, living room, small bonus room, laundry facilities, and access to two separate outdoor porch/deck spaces.
The main bedroom and living room each have one Roku TV.
There is a woodstove ("Sparky") in the living room that can be available seasonally for woodburning only with explicit permission from owner. Please ask me if you're interested.

Upstairs, you'll find a loft perfect for movie nights and family game time, two bedrooms (the queen bedroom has a tv, but the twin bedroom does *not) and a full bath with shower/tub combo.
The loft has one large screen Roku TV.
This makes a total of four TVs in the home.
(The unfinished basement is off limits to guests at this time)

The geothermal heating and air conditioning system is not only efficient, but also quiet.
* Bring your favorite slippers in the winter months though, as the floors can be chilly underfoot! *

In the front portion of the property, there are trees and a garden that produce seasonal offerings that are available to you for what you may use during your stay. Some offerings include hazelnuts, persimmons, strawberries, cherries, and a variety of herbs.

MOUNTAIN BIKERS have close access to some of the Midwest's very best bike trails.
Bird watchers can go deep into the woods or simply sit on the deck to spot a wide variety of migratory songbirds, raptors, owls and more. The Northfork Wildlife Refuge is also close by.

** While our home is more than fit for guests, please keep in mind it is still a work in progress with plenty of upcoming projects to truly finish the space!
(Projects that, among other things, include finish plaster, landscaping work and reorganizing shed storage and other outdoor materials.)
If a few messy/unorganized outdoor spaces make you uncomfortable, this might not be your ideal destination.
Just wanting to be up front about that :)

Notes of CAUTION:
In the neighborhood... this part of the state is home to many creatures big and small. Be aware of potential dangers including coyotes, timber rattlers and copperhead snakes, brown recluse and black widow spiders.

I do my best to keep insects at bay without harsh chemical applications, but it is not uncommon to find the occasional one inside of the cabin. This is, afterall, the heart of national and state forest land.

Also, please be aware that several times a year we experience *power outages* from fallen trees on the Duke Energy power lines. These usually do not last long, but it is something to be aware of. I keep an emergency supply of tank water for toilet flushing in the bathrooms for this reason.

*Floodwaters*- Infrequently, TC Steele Rd. will flood near the highway. When this happens, you'll need to take a detour (Lots of gravel, and depending on which way you're going, 10-20 extra minutes)