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Me and my wife Jennifer decided we were going on vacation in this area but had no idea where to stay. It was during hunting season so finding a cabin was very hard to do. I browsed the internet and found barren creek cottages. When I saw their website, I didn't think much of the site but I figured for the money, it seemed to be the cheapest option around for miles and it did put me where I wanted to stay so I figured we would just rough it for the week. When we got there, oh my goodness!! The cabin we stayed in had a large upstairs with rooms and seperate heat controlls for them, very nice beds, downstairs was a cozy fireplace two sofas, a kitchen that was fully stocked with a microwave, oven, refridgerator and pots and pans and everything! A grill out in the back yard and a deck that leads out to an inlet of the ohio river that is perfect for catfishing. Plus you are surrounded in BEAUTIFULL woods! Not to mention there is a tv in the den that has directv service on it, and a very high package I might addd! Overall for the seventy or seventy five dollars per night we paid for this, the value was incredible! We will deffinately stay here again!!! AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!! And the lady who runs this place is amazing too!
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Date of stay: October 2010
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We just returned home after three days at Barren Creek Cottages. I will admit ~ I shed a couple of tears locking up the place after packing. It was nothing short of amazing. If you are tired of the hustle of everyday life and just need somewhere to unwind ~ this place is where you need to be. There is an abundance of butterflies, deer, dragonflies and fish jumping short of the dock. The owners were wonderful, bring you clean towels and sheets and pick up your garbage daily, but for the most part - it's you and the wildlife out there. From here on out ~ this will be my favorite vacation spot ~ it is absolutely beautiful and everything you need is there in the cottage. I will cherish the memories made here wiith children forever.
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Date of stay: July 2013
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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In July, my sister and I will be returning to Barren Creek Cottages for our fifth stay. We happened upon the site five years ago while looking for a place to vacation that was on water, affordable and out in the country. We decided to try the cottages. Now, our annual visit to Barren Creek Cottages is a tradition. We have the Barren Creek estuary on one side and the wide Ohio River on the other! We love the peace and quite, the birds and wildlife. We love to watch the herons, egrets, hawks, deer, turtles and other wildlife that abound. We love having porches and decks and our own little dock from which to view our little bit of paradise. One year, the nearby fields were covered with just about every kind of butterfly you could imagine. The cabins are well-kept and clean. And, though it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, restaurants and wineries, parks and hiking trails and shopping are usually about a 30-minute drive or so away. And the owners are wonderful. They seem like family now. My sister and I are looking forward to visiting paradise again this year.
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Date of stay: July 2012
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We had the opportunity to stay in 2 different cabins due to our late reservation which worked out perfectly. The Rustic cottage is superb and is located where no one else is so if you're looking for complete seclusion then it is it. The 2 bedroom has plenty of bass to catch off the dock which is down only a few steps from the cabin so it is awesome as well. They have everything you will ever need including bug sprays, dish soap, and many other items most cabins don't carry so don't do like I did and pack everything except the kitchen sink. The owners are wonderful people and they clean better than any hotel I've ever stayed at from the windows to the stair steps. If you're looking for peacefulness this is the place. Don't be fooled by the wonderful value price either because that is what makes this place even that much better. We will definitely be returning.
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Date of stay: August 2014
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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These cabins are fabulous. We are planning our return trip this summer! Off the beaten path but cabins have every thing u need. We stayed for a week and can't wait to go back. Fishing, tourist attractions just a short drive away, cabins are very well equipped, spacious.
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Date of stay: May 2012
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â 3 cabins to choose from. From very large to small family size.
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My Husband and I stayed in the cabin overlooking the Barren creek. This place was amazing ! Complete with stairs to the water and our own dock. The Cabin was filled with everything a person would need to LIVE there. The owners were great ! We stayed a week and booked our stay for the next year before we checked out. The only thing that would have made it better is if the cabin was ours !
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Date of stay: May 2012
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Book early!!!! you won't be disapointed !
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This was a place we rented for 10 years. Owners son gave our date away from under us stating people are booking more than a year in advance. We never asked for a thing even though many people would have complained about burned out lights, dirt,outlets that cords fall out of to name a few. Maybe I'm swayed by the bend over but i know we deserved better than we got. I would cut the cards with these people. Good luck.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Our trip to Barren Creek Cottages was "off the hook" ..the fishing and peaceful quiet alone time was spot on ... can't say enough about the area, rivers, owners and wildlife ...trust me for the price it's better than any stress releasing therapy on the market.
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This place was amazing! Very clean cabin with plenty of room, SUPER nice owners, and such a nice quiet, relaxing place to spend a few days! And SO affordable! I couldn't say a single bad thing about this experience! Will definitely stay there again!! In fact, we can't wait to go back!
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Date of stay: August 2015
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Room Tip:Â Be sure to take plenty of food/groceries as the town is about a little bit of a drive and very...
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My husband I stayed in June 2014 what an awesome relaxing time. Quiet, peaceful, secluded and just what we needed. The owners are such sweet people and made sure we had everything we needed. Very Clean!!!!!
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Date of stay: June 2014
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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United StatesIllinoisGolconda
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