Nest And Rest In Songbird Woods

86%

· Leopold, Perry, Indiana · 1 acre

Hosted by Karen A.

Vintage trailer

· 4 guests max

Nest in the Songbird: nestled in the peaceful heart of the Hoosier National Forest. Treat yourself to retreat and get away to this secluded piece of heaven on earth snugged into the national forest in a rural area. Enjoy peace, and quiet as you glamp in the Songbird, a classic 1979 camper. Being in the Hoosier National Forest, we are situated in a recreational region that features many outdoor activities and offerings for nature lovers to explore and enjoy. Plentiful adventures await you! The Hoosier National Forest features many outdoor activities and offerings. Pick Perry says, "From the hiking and camping in the nearly 60,000 acres of Hoosier National Forest to biking and taking in the foliage on the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the great outdoors offers four seasons of fun. We are a very short walk from the Oriole Trailhead of the Hoosier National Forest. Enjoy hiking the nearby National Forest Trails! Enjoy the Songbird as a launchpad into Perry County (and nearby counties) recreational offerings! Hiking and Horseback Riding: With 84 miles trails to explore, hiking is one of the most popular activities at the Hoosier National Forest throughout the year. Group hikes are frequently scheduled by the Perry County Parks & Recreation and are open to visitors. 50 miles of the Hoosier National Forest trails are open to horseback riding. Most notably, the German Ridge, Mogan Ridge, and Oriole trails wind through tall pines and include stream crossings and scenic views. Swimming: Sand beaches welcome swimmers at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and German Ridge Recreation Area within the Hoosier National Forest. Biking: The rolling hills of Perry County are a bicyclist’s dream because the landscape is both challenging and picturesque. Perry County offers eight different biking routes which wind through the county. Routes range from 2o miles to 85 miles in distance. Boating: You’ll never find the Ohio River crowded. Boaters have thousands of acres of water on which to boat, ski, canoe, fish, and swim. Plus, there are plenty of places to pull up a boat for a picnic or camping. Kayaking and Canoeing: You can enjoy the five lakes at the Hoosier National Forest which are Tipsaw, Celina, Indian, Rainbow, and Saddle. Kayak or Canoe the Blue River in nearby Milltown, Indiana. Fishing: Fishing: With access to over 18,000 acres of water, Perry County is an angler’s year-round fishing paradise. Try your luck for bass, crappie, bluegill, sauger, catfish, or striped bass. Some of Perry County’s best fishing embayment's are: Oil Creek, Poison Creek, Bear Creek and Deer Creek. Oil, Poison and Deer all can be accessed from the Ohio River, and anglers can make their way a number of miles up the meandering streams for fishing in areas with excellent structure. The Hoosier National Forest also has plenty of fishing opportunities. This includes four good fishing lakes – Tipsaw, Indian-Celina, and Saddle. All four are stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear and catfish, and are rarely crowded. All four lakes have boat ramps and no gasoline motors are permitted, but electric trolling motors can be used. Caving: Explore the vast cave systems in Indiana, from the 7th largest cave in the US to the longest subterranean river. Find out the history, features, and tours of each cave, and how to visit them in southern Indiana. Explore these 4 Amazing nearby Underground Marvels: Indiana Caverns, Marengo Cave, Squire Boone Caverns, and Wyanadotte Cave, Local adventures and attractions: Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari |Santa Claus Indiana Uplands Wine Trail Hoosier National Forest for hiking, swimming, fishing | Lake Tipsaw, Celina Lake, Saddle Lake Eagles Wings Zipline | Lincoln Amphitheatre | Santa Claus Marengo Cave | Marengo Bluespring Caverns Park Squire Boone Caverns Indiana Caverns Cave Country Canoes | Milltown Wilstem Guest Ranch Want to treat yourself on retreat? Celebrating a special occasion? Indulge at the eclectic restaurants while sipping on a glass of your favorite red or white from one of the local wineries makes for a memorable treat." Wineries Perry County is home to two wineries, Winzerwald Winery and Blue Heron Winery. Enjoy wine tastings while overlooking picturesque views of the Ohio River or rolling landscape. Where You will Rest: Our Songbird vintage camper has a futon with topper that can sleep 2 The dinette makes a bed for one adult, young adult or 2 small children. There are 2 bunks (the top bunk for kids) (the bottom bunk for kids or small adults).Nest in the Songbird: nestled in the peaceful heart of the Hoosier National Forest. Treat yourself to retreat and get away to this secluded piece of heaven on earth snugged into the national forest in a rural area. Enjoy peace, and quiet as you glamp in the Songbird, a vintage 1979 camper. Being in the Hoosier National Forest, we are situated in a recreational region that features many outdoor activities and offerings for nature lovers to explore and enjoy. Plentiful adventures await you! The Hoosier National Forest features many outdoor activities and offerings. Pick Perry says, "From the hiking and camping in the nearly 60,000 acres of Hoosier National Forest to biking and taking in the foliage on the Ohio River Scenic Byway, the great outdoors offers four seasons of fun. We are a very short walk from the Oriole Trailhead of the Hoosier National Forest. Enjoy hiking the nearby National Forest Trails! Enjoy the Songbird as a launchpad into Perry County (and nearby counties) recreational offerings! Hiking and Horseback Riding: With 84 miles trails to explore, hiking is one of the most popular activities at the Hoosier National Forest throughout the year. Group hikes are frequently scheduled by the Perry County Parks & Recreation and are open to visitors. 50 miles of the Hoosier National Forest trails are open to horseback riding. Most notably, the German Ridge, Mogan Ridge, and Oriole trails wind through tall pines and include stream crossings and scenic views. Swimming: Sand beaches welcome swimmers at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area and German Ridge Recreation Area within the Hoosier National Forest. Biking: The rolling hills of Perry County are a bicyclist’s dream because the landscape is both challenging and picturesque. Perry County offers eight different biking routes which wind through the county. Routes range from 2o miles to 85 miles in distance. Boating: You’ll never find the Ohio River crowded. Boaters have thousands of acres of water on which to boat, ski, canoe, fish, and swim. Plus, there are plenty of places to pull up a boat for a picnic or camping. Kayaking and Canoeing: You can enjoy the five lakes at the Hoosier National Forest which are Tipsaw, Celina, Indian, Rainbow, and Saddle. Kayak or Canoe the Blue River in nearby Milltown, Indiana. Fishing: With access to over 18,000 acres of water, Perry County is an angler’s year-round fishing paradise. Try your luck for bass, crappie, bluegill, sauger, catfish, or striped bass. Some of Perry County’s best fishing embayment's are: Oil Creek, Poison Creek, Bear Creek and Deer Creek. Oil, Poison and Deer all can be accessed from the Ohio River, and anglers can make their way a number of miles up the meandering streams for fishing in areas with excellent structure. The Hoosier National Forest also has plenty of fishing opportunities. This includes four good fishing lakes – Tipsaw, Indian-Celina, and Saddle. All four are stocked with largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redear and catfish, and are rarely crowded. All four lakes have boat ramps and no gasoline motors are permitted, but electric trolling motors can be used. Caving: Explore the vast cave systems in Indiana, from the 7th largest cave in the US to the longest subterranean river. Find out the history, features, and tours of each cave, and how to visit them in southern Indiana. Explore these 4 Amazing nearby Underground Marvels: Indiana Caverns, Marengo Cave, Squire Boone Caverns, and Wyanadotte Cave, Want to treat yourself on retreat? Celebrating a special occasion? Indulge at the eclectic restaurants while sipping on a glass of your favorite red or white from one of the local wineries makes for a memorable treat." Wineries Perry County is home to two wineries, Winzerwald Winery and Blue Heron Winery. Enjoy wine tastings while overlooking picturesque views of the Ohio River or rolling landscape.

What to expect

Vintage trailer

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. Fires permitted at provided fire pit only. Firewood available as an extra add-on. No outside firewood permitted, due to disease. We observe our county fire bans and will enforce this when necessary.

Toilet available

Portable toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Dogs only. 1 pet included. 2 pets max. 2nd pet must be added as an extra add-on. It is required to pick up all dog waste and throw it into the woods

Drinking water available

Spigot, tap, hose

Showers available

Hot water . There is a small shower in the camper with hot water for a short rinse offs

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin. Trash and recycling must be hauled off when you leave

Cooking equipment present

Private, stovetop or hot plate, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station. Microwave

Picnic table present

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict (14 Days)

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Extra petgood

$15.00

Only 2 pets are allowed. One is included but you must pay an additional $15 for the 2nd pet.

Extra Tent (you provide yourself)rental

$30.00

There is room available for tent camping. If you are traveling with a tent and wish to set that up as well then please add this extra. The price per night includes Additional people.

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

86% Recommend7 ratings · 5 reviews

Jade B.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Peaceful Retreat

With pets

Karen was so genuine and sweet and offered tons of advice for when I was in the area. The camper was clean and clearly well taken care of. The setting was quiet and peaceful. Great place to stay!

Sarah W.

5 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· November 2024

Mixed feelings but overall nice!

With kids

Our experience left us with mixed feelings. Pros: Karen was very nice and helpful. She made sure we knew what all was available to us and what we needed to bring to have the best stay possible. There is a awning above the camper as well, so we were not worried at all when it started raining. We were able to enjoy a campfire the first night, and with the hotplate provided inside of the camper, we were able to continue having hot meals when it was raining too hard to cook outside. There is also a microwave that we were able to use. The kiddo also got a kick out of the bunk beds. Cons: The site was closer to the road then we expected, and it left us feeling more exposed at night than we would have liked since it was just us 2 women and a child. The porta-potty was a bit further than expected as well and we didn't feel comfortable letting the kiddo go alone without us being able to watch him. Thankfully we could see it from the camper. None of us were comfortable using it at night, since we were close to the road and it was a bit of a precarious walk in the dark after rain left the incline muddy. The electricity situation left a bit to be desired. None of the overhead lighting worked, but there was a lamp and string lights available instead, so it wasn't too uncomfortable unless we were in the bathroom. The A/C unit was full of ladybugs and stink bugs that shot out when we turned it on, so we just kept that off and opened all of the windows since we are squeamish.

Kindal M.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Group trip

The place was absolutely adorable! The camper is even cuter in person. Definitely recommend going by Hemlock Cliffs in the area, as It's just a slip down the road. Karen was super responsive and provided everything needed. 10/10 would recommend

Jaclyn B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Amazing!! So peaceful!!

This little place is such a gem!! Karen is absolutely phenomenal!! Great hostess, quickly responds to messages, and very helpful as we are unfamiliar with the area. We were looking for a little getaway and it was absolutely perfect! We are typically primitive campers but decided to change it up this time and I’m so happy we did!! Highly recommend Hemlock Cliffs and Marengo Caves when you’re in the area!! Karen makes sure you have everything you need! We only needed to bring food, bedding, and a couple of towels. Camper is completely covered with a large covered area to sit and relax. So nice to have a warm shower and a cooktop….we didn’t even have to start a fire but Karen made sure we had wood just in case! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hannah S.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Newbies nest at the Songbird

With kids

My little girls (ages 7 and 4) had an absolute blast staying here! Everything was thought out like where to put the grease and how to take care of the septic system. It was all clearly described and laid out for us. It was so easy to use even for newbies such as ourselves. The lights and the fire pit just made it a wonderful way to get away from it all. We would definitely love to stay here again!

Location

Leopold, Perry, Indiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Myaamia, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Kaskaskia First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking