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1BR, 1BA cottage

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom
TV, fireplace
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

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Norman, Indiana
  • Popular LocationBrown County State Park41 min drive
  • Popular LocationIndiana University Bloomington44 min drive
  • AirportColumbus, IN (CLU-Columbus Municipal)61 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Monroe74 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1BR, 1BA cottage

Berry Branch Cottages are a one of a kind vacation destination. This is a place that the whole family can come and spend time together and have their own sleeping accommodations. The three cottages are older and made of Indiana limestone but have all of the modern amenities of home.

Have you seen the movie Dirty Dancing and the Camp they visit in the Catskills? You will be reminded of that from the moment you see the Berry Branch Cottages sign, to the long driveway across the dam overlooking the 11-acre lake or passing the water fall, to the drive up to one of the THREE cottages.

You will love this setting. At each of the 3 cottages, there is a park-style charcoal grill (you provide the charcoal), a fish cleaning table, a fire pit and a view of nature. At the lake there is a small boat for each cottage. (Doesn’t matter which one you use as there are 3 cottages and 3 boats.)

You DO need to bring your OWN linens, towels, pillows, blankets for these units (like camping).

Lakeside Cottage, the newest remodeled cottage is a 1BR, 1BA cottage overlooking the lake. You will find a queen bed and 2 rollaway single beds. A full kitchen with all the dishes needed to supply a family meal. If you have that specialty item you like to use in the kitchen, you might want to bring it with you. There is a dining room and a living room for those family memories. This unit has a wood burning fireplace.

Old Timer’s Cottage (the first cottage ever erected on the property) has the most history. It too is a 1BR, 1 BA with 2 single rollaways and had the same amenities at the Lakeside Cottage. There is no fireplace at this cottage.

Meadow View Cottage is nested beside the nice meadow of wild flowers and where you might just see some extra wildlife, depending on the day. Deer love to forage there and enjoy the sunshine. This is our 2BR, 1BA with 2 rollaways all of the same amenities as the other cottages. This unit has a wood burning fireplace.

Lakeside Cottage holds 4 people, Old Timer’s Cottage holds 4 people and Meadow View Cottage holds 6 people so a total of 14 people can stay here at one time.

This is a great place for larger families to come and catch up from their busy lives. This little camp has been in existence since 1958 when Jack and Thelma Crider decided to share their peace of Heaven with others. Today their grandson Clayton Beard and his wife Kayla live onsite in the old homestead. They ran this camp for a few years on their own but with their growing family, they have decided to turn over the Management to Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals. SO, whether you have been coming for 50 years, and yes some have been, or whether you will be a first time guests, Clayton and Kayla hope that this can be the place that you will come and visit for many years to come.

All our cabins have a 3 night minimum for Major Holidays.

Property manager

Hills O' Brown Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Old Timer's Vacation
Old Timer's Vacation Cottage Norman
76322
Old Timer's Vacation Cottage Cottage
Old Timer's Vacation Cottage Cottage Norman

About the neighborhood

Norman

Located in Norman, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Lawrence County Museum of History and T.C. Steele State Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Monroe and Brown County State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Brown County State Park - 41 min drive
  • Indiana University Bloomington - 44 min drive
  • Indiana University Auditorium - 45 min drive
  • Brown County Music Center - 50 min drive
  • Lake Monroe - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • 58 Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Jiggs Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Charlie's - 1 min walk
  • Hitching Post - 1 min walk
  • Larry's Country Road House - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1BR, 1BA cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1BR, 1BA cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1BR, 1BA cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1BR, 1BA cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 20 mi (32 km) of Otis Park Golf Course, Lawrence County Museum of History, and Carousel Winery. IU Health Bedford Hospital and Joe Palooka Statue are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This was so quiet and peaceful. We went for the Eclipse and it was remote enough to avoid any kind of crowds and noise. It is very small, but perfect for us. Had the feel of a four seasons room with kitchen, bed and bath, plus a screened in porch. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lake
Was a peaceful, quiet weekend. Nice lake. Cottage was just as described. Will definitely be returning with more family next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The check-in and check-our process was effortless. The property owners were lovely. The cabin was exceptionally clean. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Meh
It was a peaceful property, not clear at all about expectations and also didn’t provide everything listed.