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4.0
Reviewed by Nancy & Scott
"Scott and I enjoyed our stay. It was lovely staying here. We loved watching the six deer drinking from the Ohio River by the dock and playing by the shore last night @7:30 P. M. We hope to come back for a longer stay the next time."
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5.0
Reviewed by Paul S
"This was our 6th time to ORC! Enjoyed a fire by the riverside on Saturday Night. Great views wherever you go. Thanks for a wonderful weekend and hope all who visit are as blessed as we are."
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5.0
Reviewed by Susan & Michael
"Beautiful space, we loved the solitude of the forest-most enjoyable kitchen. We had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! Thank you!"
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5.0
Reviewed by Derby Clan
"The entire family enjoyed the relaxing scenic get-away on the Ohio River in Derby, IN. We stayed almost a week and even had the opportunity to take a friend snipe hunting. He is now an initiated member of this clan. Ha Ha The place was a wonderful start for a new family tradition."
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4.0
Reviewed by Christy
"This is our 2nd time here and we brought some friends along this time. Love the Cottage! We went to Blue Spring Caverns and did the tour. We also did the dinner tour on the Star Ship in Louisville, KY. We visited the Huber Winery and did some taste testing. We went back to Louisville to see ..."
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5.0
Reviewed by Snyders
"This is our ninth year. This our second Home! We love watching the barges, going up & down the Ohio River. This is where we come to get away from day to day life!"
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4.0
Reviewed by Chris
"Good start to a long weekend. Nice cabin, lovely view of the Ohio River backdropped by the beautiful Kentucky mountains. The woods are beautiful. Tell City is nice has several nice restaurants. My husband is planning a fishing trip with the fellow for the spring. Thanks so much."
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5.0
Reviewed by Tim, Jana & Molly Mahannah
"We came here while the kids had spring break and stayed thursday - sunday...We fell in love the cabin right away and wanted to just move it! It is nestled away and we loved that. Spent time at the cabin and also in Tell City, which we loved. Tell City has a wonderful restaurant called "Capers"..."
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4.0
Reviewed by Wanda
"My husband's family all met for first time in a long time that they were all together.(about 10 years) They fished and had a good time. Enjoyed their jet skis and their boat! One brother came from Tennessee and another from Northern Indiana. The Cottage was real clean & well kept. We will co..."
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5.0
Reviewed by Mike & Mona
"We love Derby! It is the perfect place to come for peace and rest. The weather was wonderful. We had dinner in the cafe in Leopold one night, the buffet at Ramsey's Tavern one night, and grilled out the last. For the first time we visited the Celtic Cross and the Pioneer Village (under constru..."

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Ohio River Cabins
Welcome to beautiful Derby, Indiana - the home of Ohio River Cabins!

We invite you to come experience Indiana's Deep South in Beautiful Perry County. Experience life in Southern Indiana on the banks of the Ohio River. The Sunrise is magnificent and the full moon is spectacular. Watch the haze disappear from the Kentucky hills across the river as the morning stillness of the water embraces the new day. You may be lucky enough to see the Delta, Mississippi or American Queen as they cruise by your cabin.


Sports Afield Magazine

Sports Afield
50 BEST OUTDOOR SPORTS TOWNS
Derby, Indiana

Winner for Indiana 2 years in a row...
"There's one in every state. A low-key town where genuine outdoorsmen go to immerse themselves in serious sporting pursuits. Where the prices are low, the people are friendly, and the quality of the experience is unmatched."

Midwest Living Magazine

Midwest Living

"People have no idea how beautiful it is down here," says Gary Johnson, who's never regretted trading the city for the country. "This whole river region is just being rediscovered."

 

Travel Holiday Magazine

Travel Holiday

For many years dreamers have been searching for, and finding, paradise in an unexpected place: Southern Indiana. The 320 mile-long Ohio River Scenic Route has been declared a National Scenic Byway, a title bestowed on only a few other roads, including the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Natchez Trace and the Pacific Highway.


Extra! Newspaper Article

Extra!

Newspaper section from The Indianapolis Star

Quiet, restful and largely unknown, the three recently renovated dollhouse-like Ohio River Cabins in tiny Derby, IN, are a perfect place to pull up a rocking chair, park your feet on a porch railing and be mesmerized by the slow parade of river traffic.


A message to all of our visitors and supporters...

We hope you have a great experience on the river's edge! Many thanks go out to those who gave us credit in their printed material with a true appreciation of what nature has to offer in our southern Indiana region.