The Lodge | Lodge at Buzzard Roost

Welcome to
THE LODGE

Perched on a cliff, this breathtaking retreat offers views that stretch for miles over the famous oxbow bend of the mighty Ohio River. Surrounded by dozens of private acres, including a stocked pond and hundreds of unique rock formations, the Lodge nestles harmoniously against the backdrop of the Hoosier National Forest, offering a seamless connection with nature. It's a place where the world feels like your backyard. At sundown, the beauty of the sky is indescribable, with the Milky Way's ribbon visible on most nights.

Designed to accommodate both large parties and smaller groups, the Lodge features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a special "Bunk Room" in the finished basement. This room houses 3 triple bunk beds, capable of sleeping 16 to 20 guests, making it an ideal space for families or as a dedicated kids' zone.

Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, a hot tub, and a spacious wrap-around porch for relaxation and enjoyment. In our commitment to ensuring everyone can experience this retreat, the Lodge is fully accessible, equipped with a ramp and a roll-in shower on the first floor to assist those with mobility challenges.

Bedrooms

3.5

Bathrooms

Triple bunk beds

Guests

Astronomy Opportunities

Bortle Scale: C3 to C4

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The cabin is high on a cliff, with an unobstructed view to the east of 160 degrees before trees and structures begin to occlude objects lower in the sky. Views to the North and South still show spectacular views if your viewing time allows your target to rise above the trees. Behind the Cabin, there is a beautiful western view of the sky.

A short walk aided by a red-lensed flashlight will allow you to set up further back on the property, where the Bortle Level drops to C2 or C3, and offers a spectacular view of about 100 degrees of arc overhead.

We have gotten impressive shots of planets, galaxies, and clusters with a Dwarf II telescope by stacking multiple frames. We are certain that larger apertures would yield even better results.

Note: Outdoor security lights may be temporarily turned off. Just inform Buzz that you wish to do some stargazing.

Bikers Welcome

We love to ride as well! We have had a lot of time to explore over the years, and we will proudly put Southern Indiana against any other touring spot in the country. The Scenic Byway (Route 66) is listed in pretty much every Motorcycle mag out there as a great ride, and the Lodge is right in the middle of it.

Overlooking the Ohio River at one of the best stop and stretch spots on the route, the Lodge can comfortably sleep a large number of people and has plenty of room to park the bikes. Gas up, though- the nearest station is a 30 minute ride away!

About Us

Most places on AirBNB don’t have a web page or any extra information. In fact, the basic short term rental property setup is a few pictures and a paragraph on a booking site. There is a good reason for that. When you have an extra place to rent, you generally want it to be as simple and hassle free as possible. A friend of ours used to call it “Mailbox Money.” The short answer is that we do not believe that this is a basic short-term rental property.

Why don't we? I’ll give you a short version and a long version.

The short version is that we see more here than a rental home. It means the world to us, and there is a mission behind it. We want other people to see what we see and experience what we experience. The world has gotten a little, well, weird of late, and when we spend time at this place, we tend to forget about all of that for a little while. The "weird" doesn’t go away just because we go to the Lodge, of course, but a couple of days in the woods does send the butterflies in the stomach on their way for a time. Do you know what that is like? Do you want to?

The long version is truly a long version, as it is the history of how we came to be in possession of such a place, what the mission is, and what we plan to do next. If you truly want that much detail, it is in our Bookstack here.

Lodge Features

There are two security cameras located on the outside of the lodge. The first is located on the South East corner and monitors the ramp, southern approach, and a portion of the front yard. The second is located on the opposite North West Corner, monitoring the driveway, utilities, path to the back of the property, and a portion of the back yard. As the location is fairly remote, and the Hoosier National Forest is public, it is important for us to maintain security when the Lodge is not occupied.

For stargazing, campfires, or other activities where the accompanying spotlights may interfere with your enjoyment, we have included the ability to switch off the lights to eliminate light pollution. If you are planning private activities within the line of sight of one of the cameras and prefer privacy during the time of that activity, please let us know and we will turn off the camera as well and send verification that it has been disabled prior to the time of your scheduled activity.

Inside, each floor has independent temperature sensors that do not monitor guests in any way. There are motion sensors only in locked restricted areas such as supply closets and owner areas. These areas are easy to recognize, as they are locked with keypad locks.

Unless requested by a guest, we prefer to use electronic ingress to physical keys. The coded lock is on the side door and an entry code will be provided to guests that will be active from check-in to check-out.