Call 765-436-2133 to reserve info@cabinsandcandlelight.com

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At Cabins & Candlelight, you’ll find a romantic log cabin getaway unlike any other in central and west-central Indiana.

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Location

Cabins & Candlelight is located between Indianapolis and Lafayette in northeastern Montgomery County on the Boone/Montgomery County line. Sugar Creek is the southern border for the 33-acre property.

Travel Times

  • 45 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis International Airport and Castleton.
  • 30 minutes from Lafayette, Ind.
  • 15 minutes from Crawfordsville, Ind.
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Travel Times

  • 45 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, the Indianapolis International Airport and Castleton.
  • 30 minutes from Lafayette, Ind.
  • 15 minutes from Crawfordsville, Ind.

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Connectivity

In this age of constant communications and media bombardment, our guests have said they enjoy disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with each other, so we’ve avoided what would otherwise be the seemingly natural temptation to provide WIFI and satellite TV. We also realize, however, that romantic music and/or enjoying a movie together can be a pleasant part of any getaway. In that regard, we offer flat-screen TVs with Blu-Ray DVD/CD players, and encourage guests to bring DVDs and/or CDs of their liking. You can also patch your own devices into the audio system (1/8″ input jack provided). If life just won’t let you escape, however, the Thorntown Public Library has WIFI with their password posted on the door. Cell phone providers, except for AT&T, have limited service in our area. There is a phone in the cabin which you may use for calls free of charge. The number for the phone will be in your reservation confirmation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a reservation?

We only take reservations by telephone between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

What dining options are available nearby?
Thorntown, 5 miles east on State Road 47
Stookey’s Restaurant (specializes in steak, catfish and onion rings)
125 East Main Street
(Closed Sunday and Monday)

J.C. Cocina Restaurant
114 East Main Street

Dairy Queen
Corner of State Road 47 and State Road 52

Danny J’s Pizza
107 North Market Street
(Open Wednesday – Saturday)

Subway
Located at Marathon Gas Station on State Road 75

 

Crawfordsville, 20 minutes west on State Road 47
The Montgomery County Visitors Bureau website offers a listing of the restaurants available. There is also a Montgomery County guide in the cabin.

Eat in! If you really want to get away from the world, we offer a Steak or Chicken Dinner Option. With these options, you’ll find the food in your refrigerator when you arrive to prepare at your leisure. The Dinner options include 6 oz. bacon-wrapped beef tenderloins or individually frozen 5-7 oz. uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts perfect for outdoor grilling. With either selection, you will also find potatoes ready for baking, frozen corn, canned fruit, crescent rolls, soda and cheesecake in your cabin in addition to all the breakfast food. The steak dinner for two is $30, and the chicken dinner is $25. Please notify us at least one week prior to your reservation if you would like to purchase these options.

Do you allow pets?

We do not allow pets.

Is there a grocery store nearby?

The nearest full-service grocery store is 14 miles away in Crawfordsville. Take State Road 47 to Crawfordsville and follow it as it weaves through town. Turn left at the courthouse where it will combine with US 231. There is a Kroger and a Walmart located along US 231. Both Thorntown and Darlington have a mini-mart and Dollar General.

Do you host weddings?

Since our cabins were built specifically as romantic getaway cabins for couples, we are not able to accommodate anything but very small weddings (maybe 6 people) due to the lack of group facilities, restrooms, parking, etc. Other possible locations might be Stone Creek Lodge in Crawfordsville, Darlington Conservation Club in Darlington, The Barn of Coatesville, Hidden Hollow Farm or The Barn at Kennedy Farm. Additional ideas may be found at the Montgomery County Visitors Bureau website.

Are the cabins the same?

Each of the cabins has the same floor plan, one is just the mirror image of the other. They have all of the same amenities, differing only in their decor. For instance, they both have a reclining chair in the same place, just a different style of recliner.

Gift Certificates

To order Gift Certificates, please call us at 765-436-2133, and we’ll be happy to mail or email those to you.

Steak or chicken dinner option

Want to make your stay even easier? Purchase the Steak Dinner option and you’ll find two 6 oz. bacon-wrapped beef tenderloins, potatoes ready for baking, corn, canned fruit, crescent rolls, soda and cheesecake in your cabin in addition to all the breakfast food. If steak isn’t your preference, we also offer plain, uncooked chicken breasts ready for the grill, oven or frying pan along with the accompaniments listed above. The Steak Dinner for two is $30 total, and the Chicken Dinner is $25. Please notify us at least one week prior to your reservation if you would like to purchase these options.

What type of WIFI service do you have?

Actually, there is no WIFI service at the cabins. Before anyone goes into shock, let us explain that we are a romantic getaway for couples. Most of our guests are here to get away from the world and focus their attention on themselves and their partners. We actually get more comments from people who say they appreciate not even having the option of connecting with the outside world than we get complaints for not having WIFI. It’s something we continue to monitor, however, and we’ll consider making the change to WIFI once guest opinion tips the other direction. If the thought of going without WIFI for a day or two is more than you can bear, the library 5 miles away in Thorntown has WIFI and posts the access password on their front door.

What type of foods do you provide?

There will be a large variety of breakfast foods in your cabin when you arrive, ready for you to prepare when and as you would like, all at no additional charge. These vary from time to time, but generally include things like eggs, sausages, English Muffins, cinnamon rolls, danishes, pancake mix with syrup, cereal, coffee, milk, and orange juice. There will also be a wide variety of condiments, spices, and supplies in the cabin, so you don’t have to bring those things with you. The exact items that will be provided for your stay will be detailed in your confirmation upon making a reservation.

Please note that we are not big enough to warrant a health-department-approved kitchen, so all of our foods are pre-packaged. Some, but not all of the foods are name brand, but we feel everything we offer is high quality, and as good or better than many brand-name products. It’s also food we feel comfortable serving to our family. This is true for our dinner packages as well. We understand that food preferences are very subjective, however. If there is a type of food for which you have particular brand preferences, please feel free to check with us to see what we provide. We generally do not make substitutions and expect guests to bring anything they would like that we don’t routinely furnish.

Can I reserve a specific cabin?

You can always express a preference if you’d like a specific cabin, and we will try to accommodate your request as space is available. We regard the cabins as identical in terms of reservation assignments, however, and never guarantee a specific cabin. We reserve the right to switch the cabin to which you are assigned in advance of your stay for a variety of business operations situations. But we never change cabin assignments to accommodate the preference of an individual guest without the permission of the other guest.

Why don't you tell your exact location on your web site? Can we take a look at the cabins?

The privacy of our guests is very important to us. Since the cabins are generally not visible without driving right in front of them, we ask that potential future guests do not come out to the property to take a look at them. If you are considering a stay at our cabins, please know that we try to portray them accurately on our web site, and encourage you to trust in the many reviews you can find online regarding our cabins.

Why can't we check in before 5 p.m.?

Cleanliness is extremely important to most of our guests, and we take that very seriously. To thoroughly clean the cabins to our high standards and conduct any necessary cabin maintenance, we need to allow for a little over 4 hours after guests depart (especially the messy ones). Therefore, moving the “check-in” time to back to 4:00 p.m., for instance, would mean we would have to move the “check-out” time to 11:00 a.m. That seems to be a little early for many of our guests, and since the vast majority of them drive here after work, we feel the noon to 5:00 cleaning window is the best option. If the cabin is unoccupied the evening prior to your stay, we can sometimes accommodate an early check-in. Those situations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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About Cabins & Candlelight

The Concept

The initial idea for Cabins & Candlelight originated in 1998 when Chuck and Rhonda Smith first started searching for property on which to build a home. Living in Indianapolis at the time, they quickly discovered that any property in central Indiana that had natural beauty and character was being consumed for subdivision development or private estates.

They figured there had to be others who would enjoy getting away to a peaceful natural setting occasionally and tried to think of a way they could both preserve a small slice of nature for themselves and allow others to enjoy it as well. That thought, paired with their fondness for log cabins, eventually evolved into Cabins & Candlelight.

Finding the right property and the financial backing took three more years so it wasn’t until October 2001 that construction started on the cabins. The first cabin opened Memorial Day weekend 2002, and the second cabin opened in November 2002.

The Cabins
The cabins are built with Indiana native Poplar. Three semi-truck loads of raw logs were trucked in, complete with bark. The logs were then cut on-site with a portable saw mill and de-barked. Chuck and Rhonda designed the cabins but enlisted a general contractor to help build them. They did, however, complete a good share of the work themselves, including all of the interior and exterior finish work, running water and power lines to the cabins, etc.

 

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Your Hosts

For over two decades, our family has been deeply rooted in the agricultural landscape of this area. During this time, we’ve had the privilege of admiring the transformative work of individuals like Chuck and Rhonda Smith, original owners of Cabins and Candlelight.  Chuck and Rhonda bought farm ground from the same farmer that we purchased ground from over 20 years ago as we independently ventured into growing rural businesses. Through purchase of this property and the beautiful cabins in January 2024, we have reunited farmland that was separated for over 2 decades.

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The dream of owning the quaint cabins nestled near our farmstead has persisted over the years as we worked to grow our sustainable farm and meat processing business, This Old Farm, Inc (TOFI). This dream extends beyond ownership, encompassing the incorporation of agritourism into TOFI’s mission. The cabins serve as more than structures; they symbolize our commitment to providing visitors with an immersive experience of rural life and sustainable agriculture. Alongside these aspirations, our agricultural endeavors include tending to a flock of sheep, operating a farm store right down the road, and managing two butcher shops conveniently located nearby. This comprehensive approach underscores our dedication to fostering a thriving, locally connected agricultural community.  We are excited to share this community experience with you as you come to stay with us!

Sincerely,

Lucas and Jessica

 

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Testimonials

What a wonderful place to get away from the real world. It is peaceful, relaxing, cozy..could go on and on about that. The owners think of (most) everything you might will need, the kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, baking dishes, silver ware, cups, plates, bowls, just about everything you can think of. The cabin is stocked with some food. I recommend you getting the steak dinner option included, not only was it wonderful, you don’t have to think about where to go for dinner. Cabin was very clean. I would and will highly recommend this place for couple to go to get away from the real world.

Relaxing, cozy, wonderful

Missy

We enjoyed staying at your little slice of paradise. We watched the birds and other wildlife for hours. The disconnect from the norm is just what we needed. So peaceful. We can’t wait to come back in the different seasons.

Slice of paradise!

K & D

Thank you for providing the perfect hideaway for a couple trying to celebrate their 50th anniversary during a pandemic! This was the ultimate gift from our family, way better than a party!! We filled our time with yummy meals: Stookey’s catfish dinner and memorable onion rings; Danny J’s supreme pizza – one of the best we’ve eaten; and of course, our deluxe in-cabin steak dinner with candlelight and sparkling Rose juice! Reading, front porch gliding, back porch bird watching, a marathon of Nicholas Sparks romantic movies, and of course lots of laughs filled the rest of the bill. Thanks for the memories! We hope to return.

Perfect Hideaway

Leila & Larry

This is a beautiful cabin that is fully outfitted and beautifully crafted. Fireplace, double hot tub, sleep number bed, great shower, kitchen etc. Had a lovely, relaxing time here…It is so quiet, we slept in until 9:30 am…unheard of! We arrived to soft music on, table set with champagne glasses (anniversary trip for us). Breakfast foods in frig. We popped some popcorn (from the stocked cupboard) and snuggled up on the couch in front of the fire and watched a DVD we had brought along.

cozy and lovely for our anniversary

ElizTodd