PATOKA LAKE LOG CABIN WITH STUDIO GARAGE | ONLINE AUCTION

BIDDING BEGINS: THURSDAY, JULY 30 @ 2PM

BIDDING ENDS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 @ 2PM 

3167 N. HAPPY HOLLOW ROAD, BIRDSEYE, IN 47513

Nestled on a 1.27-acre tract just minutes from Patoka Lake State Park and the Newton Stewart Boat Ramp, this log cabin property offers an outstanding opportunity to own a private Southern Indiana retreat. Built in 1990, the cabin features a soaring great room with a striking stone fireplace, equipped kitchen, sleeping loft, covered front porch, and screened rear porch overlooking a peaceful wooded setting. A detached two-car garage includes an upstairs studio apartment complete with kitchenette and full bath, providing excellent space for guests, extended family, or additional rental flexibility. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, full-time residence, or investment property near one of Indiana's premier recreational destinations, this auction deserves your attention. 

Centrally located between Louisville and Evansville just 20 minutes south of the historic towns of French Lick and West Baden. 

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

- 1.27 Acre Wooded Setting 

- 5 Miles from Patoka Lake State Park & Newton Stewart Boat Ramp 

- Log Cabin Built in 1990

- Detached 24’ x 25’ Garage with Upstairs Studio Apartment

- Four-Swing Gazebo with Fire Pit

- Large Gravel Drive with Ample Parking

- Includes 0.523 Acre Lot in Shamrock Hideaway with Easement Access

- Located Near Indiana’s Second Largest Lake (8,800 Acres)

- Near 26,000-Acre Patoka Lake Recreation Area 

- Crawford County Community Schools 

- Approximately 64 Miles to Louisville - 86 Miles to Evansville - 137 Miles to Indianapolis

- Ideal as a Private Getaway, Full-Time Residence, or Short-Term Rental Investment 

HOME HIGHLIGHTS

- 480 Square Feet Main Level

- Finished Sleeping Loft  

- Cathedral Ceiling in Great Room

- Creek Stone Fireplace with Massive Timber Mantel

- Equipped Kitchen 

- Full Bathroom 

- Wide Plank Pine Flooring 

- Tongue-and-Groove Wood Ceilings with Exposed Beams

- Covered Front Porch

- Screened Rear Porch with Adjoining Deck

- Metal Roof  

- LP Gas Forced-Air Heat & Central Air Conditioning 

- Crawl Space Foundation 

GARAGE & STUDIO APARTMENT 

- 24’x 25’ Detached Wood-Sided Garage

- Gambrel Metal Roof 

- Two Overhead Doors with Electric Openers 

- Equipped Laundry Area 

- LP Gas Forced-Air Heat 

- Upstairs Studio Apartment 

- Kitchenette

- Full Bath 

- Window Air Conditioning

LOG CABIN RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

- LP Gas Furnace (2020)

- Central Air Conditioner (2020) 

- Electric Water Heater (2023)

- Metal Roof  (2011)

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UTILITIES 

Dubois County REMC

Patoka Water Company 

L.P. Gas (Leased Tank)

Septic System

Public Sewer Available to Shamrock Hideaway Lot

PATOKA LAKE  

Patoka Lake is Indiana’s second-largest reservoir, encompassing approximately 8,800 acres of water within a 26,000-acre state recreation area. Renowned for boating, fishing, swimming, disc golf, hiking, camping, hunting, and wildlife viewing, the lake attracts outdoor enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest. Conveniently located near Birdseye, Eckerty, French Lick, and West Baden, Patoka Lake offers year-round recreational opportunities while remaining within an easy drive of Louisville, Evansville, and Indianapolis.

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REAL ESTATE TAXES (2025-2026)

Patoka Township (Annual) – $5,377.68

DEDUCTIONS (2025-2026)

None

FLOOD ZONE 

FEMA records indicate that the property is not in a flood zone.

SURVEY

Property is being sold per courthouse records. No survey. 

PROTECTIVE COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

Property is being sold with restrictions shown on Plat of record on Plat Slide 33, Side 1

PARCEL NO.  & LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Tract 1 - 13-01-32-371-001.000-009

138 feet off of the North side of Lot. No. 4 in the Shamrock Hideaway Subdivision, Plat Slide 33, Side 1, in Crawford County, Indiana. 

Tract 2 - 13-01-32-319-001.001-009

Part of the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 32. Township 1 South. Range 2 West.

Containing 0.5 of an acre, more or less. Subject to 10 foot right of way along the entire East side of this tract for the purpose of ingress and egress. 

Tract 3 - 13-01-32-314-001.001-009

Part of the SE quarter of the SW quarter of Section 32. Township 1 South. Range 2 West. Containing 0.25 of an acre, more or less. Subject to 10 foot right of way along the entire East side of this tract for the purpose of ingress and egress. 

SCHOOL CORPORATION

Crawford County Community Schools 

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BUYERS PREMIUM

10% Buyer’s Premium added to the hammer bid price to determine the final purchase price.

REAL ESTATE TERMS

A non-refundable down payment, 10% of the Purchase Price (Final Bid + Buyer’s Premium), in the form of cash, check, or wired funds in USD are due within 24 hours following the auction, balance due in 40 days. Buyer to receive clear title. Taxes prorated to the day of closing. Selling as is without contingencies, all inspections welcomed prior to auction. If you choose to obtain financing, not subject to approval or appraisal. All closing costs are the buyer’s expense. Possession at closing. See full details in the Auction Bid Packet.

RESERVE

Sells Subject to Seller Confirmation

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, August 6, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday, August 20, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Or contact us for a private showing.

PROPERTY LOCATION

3167 N. Happy Hollow Road, Birdseye, IN 47513

SELLER

Carolyn Todd 

DIRECTIONS 

14 Miles From I-64 Exit 79 IN-37 French Lick: North 7 miles, continue on IN-64 to IN-145 to left on IN-164. Right on Dillard Road to left on Zimmerman to right Dewitt School Road to right on N. Chigger Rdg/Happy Hollow to left on Happy Hollow. Auction on left.