Serenity Springs

This was a great place for a romantic getaway! It was within driving distance from Indy and there was plenty to do one we got there — both on site and in Michigan City, which is only a few minutes away. The cabins are very nice and the butler for made for nice surprises throughout the day. We definitely recommend Serenity Springs!

We stayed here the first weekend in October of 2015 .it was a great weekend. staff is courteous and the customer service is awesome … the grounds are beautiful. We especially loved the carriage ride (no extra charge) This is a Great couples getaway .we went for our Anniversary… Our cabin was private… It was clean and comfortable… We enjoyed the fire place and Hot tub … making S’mores on the outdoor fire pit … It was very Cozy … We would defiantly recommend to others .We are already planning our next visit.

My husband and I have stayed at Serenity Springs a total of 5 times. Our 6^th time is coming up in October! This place is very private, quiet, and peaceful. It’s gives us the time we need as a couple whether it’s a birthday celebration or wedding anniversary. They have snacks, drinks, and it’s nothing like a noisy hotel. Once you try this place when you have alone time with your significant other; trust me, you will be back again just like us!

Serenity Springs is a great weekend getaway for two! The cabins are amazing and very well maintained! When we got here there was a horse and carriage waiting for us to take us to our cabin and there was a staff member waiting at our cabin to show us how everything worked and show us all of the amenities. Everything in the cabin was all-​inclusive and you could order dinner in or bring your own food. I would definitely recommend Serenity Springs to anyone looking for a romantic getaway!

I was referred to this place from a friend of mine. Her and her husband loved it to much, they suggested for my honeymoon. She was right! We had the works; massages, wine, food delivered, etc. Everything was wonderful. I love that you put a request in the Butler’s box and a few minutes late, your request has been filled. They do not disturb you by calling or knocking. The location is great, also. We were able to go shopping in the Outlets at Michigan City.
On 02/​13/​2015, my husband and I will be married for 6 years. We have decided to spend our anniversary here (we have not been back since our honeymoon). I can’t wait!

We had been planning a trip here for a while but the timing never seemed right. Because this place is around $ 270/​night with tax for a standard room, I wanted to make sure we had a good cabin in a good location, away from the highway (which is what most travelers suggest, and I do as well). I scrutinized their maps for months. I went through the pictures of every single cabin countless times. I even google-​mapped the property to make sure their site map and real life google map were the same. Yes, you could say I spent a very long time planning this trip.
They have a few different styles of cabins; ones without a loft, ones with a loft with the bed upstairs, and ones with a loft with a little sitting area upstairs and the bed downstairs. Eventually, I decided on one with a loft, without the bed upstairs.
So without further ado, the good:
–We were greeted by friendly staff. One of them drove with us to our cabin (you are normally not allowed to drive to your cabin, but the horses were not out that day) and showed us around the cabin and how things worked. This was helpful.
–The cabin was clean.
–There was a personalized greeting card, along with snacks and a cute balloon in our room. This was a sweet gesture.
–There is a gas grill and a gas fire pit. We could not get the fire pit to light properly, which was sad. The gas grill was fun, and they include utensils to grill. We made hot dogs.
–The staff brings you whatever you need through the butler door.
–If you love birds, you will be in heaven. There were so many geese, ducks, a few swans, and some chickens. They give you food to feed the birds with. I enjoyed that very much. Also, a staff member noticed I was feeding the animals and gave us another container of food. I thought that was very nice and thoughtful of her!
–They provide fishing poles and you don’t need a license to fish since it’s a private lake.
–The horse carriage ride is a really nice touch. They take you around the property and it is a unique experience. The man in charge of the carriage was nice and knowledgeable.
–They give you little treats and a breakfast basket with muffins and fruit through the butler door.
–They have menus that you can order dinner from.
–There is a gas fireplace and cd player with surround sound.
–The Culligan water cooler was great!
Things that should be mentioned:
–The tub
Our tub had water in it when we arrived. It wasn’t full or anything but there was water in it, nonetheless. This bothered me. At best, I’d hoped they gave it a thorough cleaning and rinse and maybe some residual water leaked out from the pipes after they were done. From afar, the tub looked dirty, plus with the water in the tub, my mind started to panic a little. But upon further inspection, I concluded that the stains were probably from the well water. Still… some CLR wouldn’t hurt.
I eventually got over my tub anxiety and rinsed it out really well before bathing three times in it. That tub was heaven. It had lights and the fireplace was close by… it was just awesome. Which is why I took three baths in the 24 hours that we were there. I regret nothing!
–The loft.
In our room, the loft had a construction ladder that you place into hooks and then climb up. I didn’t realize I had a fear of heights until I tried coming down from that loft. I ended up sitting on the floor for 20 minutes before I could get down.
–Bugs.
There was a gap in between the front door frame and the door. I saw many beetles, a giant ant, and two bees in our cabin. They didn’t come out until we’d been there a few hours. So expect some bugs to appear around dusk and into the next day. The bees were scary.
–Droppings
Some people complained about the animal poo. I didn’t really care, I mean, animals have to potty, too. So if you’re grossed out by that, you may want to reconsider playing outside while you’re here.
–The Welcome Speech
Ok, so one of the stuff members dropped the «F» bomb twice while while giving us our introduction. I wasn’t offended, just surprised.
–The Butler door
My husband called the front desk to make the order for dinner since we’d never been there before and he wanted to confirm a few things. The girl on the phone said he was supposed to leave a note in the butler door. It seemed silly to use to butler door to ask a question, when a phone call solved it in under two minutes.
–Our heated floor did not work. This was sad.
–Our bed was shaped like a mountain. Meaning, it slanted upwards toward the middle, leaving us feeling tilted.
–Highway noise. When we had our air on, we really couldn’t hear it. But outside, you can hear it. With the air off, you can hear it. It is what it is.
All in all, we enjoyed our time here. I left far more relaxed than when we arrived! My favorite parts were the geese, the tub, and the fireplace. We paid extra for a late check out which was worth it 100% !!

My husband and I just returned from a weekend here and all I can say is WOW! The staff is friendly, the cabins are clean and private, and the area provides plenty of local entertainment. The only warning that I will give any couple planning a trip here is that there is no private bathroom in the cabins. Just a shower curtain separates you and your loved one from all those private moments!
There is plenty to do on the grounds including riding bikes and fishing but if you’re looking to get out a bit Blue Chip Casino and Shoreline Brewery are within a 10 minute drive.
This is a great getaway for couples young and old and my husband and I are planning to make this a yearly trip for us.

Awesome getway with your loved one, decently priced, comfortable cabin with privacy in a cozy atmosphere. You can order dinner from the selected restaurants that Serenity Springs offers, so you can be wined and dined…

Been here countless times and never once disappointed.
The staff– incredible from the time you check in till you leave. Greeted with smiles and great attitudes. Like they say on the web page, whether it be 3 cabins booked or a full house you feel like you’re the only ones there. If you need something they are on top of it. Very professional.
The cabins– everyone has a different personality and décor. Clean and cozy. Nothing is underdone or overdone. Just right in my book. Love each style of cabin for one or more reasons. My favorite is the ones that have the upstairs with the love seat. Great spot to sit back and relax. The fireplace on the back deck is just right for a summer night or a cold winters night.
The extras– From the little surprises to the carriage rides, the fishing to the clubhouse, all fit in perfectly to the experience. Don’t want to give it all away.
The land– the trails are perfect for a nice stroll in the morning or the evening. Of course a nice carriage ride is great as well. Love the fact they stack the waters with fish. They also supply you with rods and bait. Seeing the ducks and geese about just adds to the scenery.
All in all five stars all around. It may seem pricey to some but at the end of the day you’ll be glad you spent every cent.
Enjoy!

Great place for a get-​away with your significant other. Heated floors for the winter days, lake view, feed the wildlife, private butler door for your privacy. I didn’t know what to expect with the place but they will cater to your every whim. Go and enjoy. I know I will be back.

We went on a Groupon for our first year wedding anniversary and it was the perfect getaway. We got there and they were very efficient loading our luggage onto the carriage, checked us in, gave us a movie and fishing poles and we were on our way. We were welcomed into our cabin by a lovely card from the staff, as well as a «Happy Anniversary» balloon. I felt very special and appreciated. Our gas grill was difficult to light, we put a note in our butler door asking for help and BAM! Someone was there within 5 minutes. Our hot tub plug (and knob) was broken, but still functional. The temperature was just right for us, but the mini fridge continuously froze everything inside! We’re talking exploded beers, frozen worms, etc. But the good outweighed the bad. I got to feed swans! Overall, it was a wonderful trip. I have recommended it to many people, and wouldn’t hesitate going back.

Found a deal on Groupon for a 2-​night stay for $ 279 and in a secluded cabin/​bungalow how can you resist?
Serenity Springs is located right off 94E and is about 65 miles from Chicago. Upon arrival you are directed by signs to tell you where the office is. Checking-​in we were greeted and I was asked to sign my invoice showing the Groupon deal, but also a $ 60+ charge for taxes/​fees. Upon scanning the invoice I notice without the Groupon deal our 2-​night stay would of cost us around $ 600, so yes, Groupon was a good way to go.
We then handed over our car keys, for them to move it to the designated parking area, transfer our luggage to the back of the horse carriage, and took a ride to Cabin 14, our home for the weekend. I like the carriage ride, but ours had a «flat tire,» the left wheel was missing part of it’s wheel so it continuously «clunk.» Which can get frustrating after awhile. Arriving at our cabin there was an employee there to assist with our bags and show us the basics of the cabin. Our bedroom was upstairs on the loft while on the ground floor we had a dining table, couch, coffee table, TV, jacuzzi, fire place, and a curtain to separate the toilet and shower from the rest of the room, it was cozy. Also provided to us were complimentary juices, coffee, plates, utensils, popcorn, and corn to feed the geese. The cabin was clean, but outdated. The couch and bedsheets can definitely use an upgrade, don’t need fine leather or anything, but something more comfortable.
Our back patio has a gas grill to grill some food or a fire pit to make some smores. I didn’t sit out there as I’ve been prone to mosquito bites a lot this summer and we were surrounded by trees so I didn’t want to risk it.
My favorite thing about the cabin has to be the butler door. There are no phone lines between cabins so the best way for communication to request items is the butler door. Need more kleenex or popcorn? Write it down, put it in the butler door, and turn the service switch on. Throughout the day staff will come by your cabin to see if a request is needed and fulfill it within a timely fashion. When a request is completed they put the items in your butler door and switch on their switch and a red light will turn on letting you know you have items in your butler door. Old fashion, but efficient.
During our stay we were given the option for a complimentary extended carriage ride through the property and we are glad we took them up on their offer. Not only was it a beautiful day, but our drive was friendly and answered any questions we had. We also spotted a baby dear and a turtle. Found out there are 36 cabins, 5 are currently use for storage due to renovation at their main office. Also thanks to internet deals it’s the busiest they have been in awhile. (Side note: we got a carriage without a flat wheel.)
The jacuzzi was great. It fit two people comfortably and there was a basket of towels waiting right next to it and when the AC got freezing we would just turn on the fireplace switch and «wha-​la» it’s on and heating up the room.
Every morning we received a basket full of breakfast goods such as, pastries, breakfast bars, or fruits. I was kind of disappointed because I’m not a «sweet» breakfast kind of girl and I would of love some croissants. Also you can request eggs, but we had nothing to eat them with so it was kind of pointless, we ate them plain and by themselves. Every evening we would receive sweets, which in our case was 2 slices of variety cheesecake. A nice gesture but from being around town we were often too full to eat it. And everything is complimentary.
Want to stay in your cabin and not venture out? Well, there are lunch and dinner options for you from Chili’s and another local joint. It’ll take some time for your food to arrive, but it’s something to take advantage of if you just want to lounge and enjoy the area. You put in your request during the available hours and for the Chili option an employee will pick up and deliver your meal to you. While the other option I believe was pizza and it delivers to the office and the staff will deliver it to you. So no hassle for you.
Overall, our stay was relaxing and comfortable, but there isn’t much to do on grounds. It’s definitely scary at night when returning from dinner and it’s pitch black besides the cabin porch light or the Christmas lights on the trees by the office, but they do provide flashlights, although I feel like they can add some walk way lights. Also if you do not like the smell of well water this is definitely not a place for you.

We stayed in Serenity Spring last weekend using the Groupon I purchased. I have to pay $ 50 to upgrade to another Cabin because those that they sold was booked for the weekend. The upgrade was well worth my $$. My date did not know where we were going until we got there. He was happy when I told him there would not be kids around the property. The carriage ride was a little cheesy and stinky but hey, horse smells. The staffs are SUPER NICE. They provided speedy service, took away the dirty plates, provided clean plates, took out trash as we requested. When I asked for milk and they did not have it, they left a note to say, sorry, we don’t have milk. Very responsive.
The cabin was clean, everything was really nice. We were very please with all the fruit/​food basket and cheese cakes that were deliver to us. We stayed at cabin #22 facing the highway, we did not hear much noise. Even when we were sitting outside, it did not bother us. I kept hinting to my date that I WOULD TOTALLY COME BACK many times. Do you think he got the hint? I hope he reads this so he knows he should book a trip back here at some point with me!!!
We also walked around the property at night to see the stars. There were horse poop but the staff provided flash light, you just have to be careful. I requested for farm fresh eggs, they gave us a worn out skillet to cook them and it was CLEANED!
We watched other couples fishing at the property, cooking, walking around. They seemed to have had a great time. I will come back… hopefully in another season to enjoy the fireplace and the fire pit.

Pleasant place and employees! Truly peaceful and enjoyable. Very attentive and responsive to guests. I love you Serenity Springs!

as good as it gets SO FAR — definitely worth the cost. i’ve been here twice and loved both times.
you basically get set up in your own little cabin w/​the comforts of home, and romance to boot.
the staff is friendly, and personable. cars are not allowed to drive through the grounds, so staff gets you to your bungalow. depending your time of arrival and weather there is a horse drawn carriage that takes you. don’t forget to order dinner from damon’s. their food is outstanding, and serenity staff takes your order at check-​in, and then comes and sets up and cleans up for you. the food is outstanding! of course you could take a drive to michigan city which is nearby and check out all their dining options. but how can you resist in room service from damon’s?
i don’t remember how many bungalows there are, but each has a theme. i am a girl ruled by her heart so i naturally choose anything romantic. but some themes include sunflowers, nautical, hunting, the safari, etc. w/​décor to match each theme.

there are 2 basic floor plans — the 1 floor/​room, and the loft. i haven’t tried the loft yet.
you walk in, and you have your dinette, fridge, microwave, dining service. there is a convenient «butler» box for the staff to place any requests you might have throughout the evening (i.e. incidentals); also, you get little treats compliments of your paid stay. it’s a nice touch.
there is a dvd player, and stereo system, surround sound. 2 seater reclining loveseat. VERY COMFORTABLE king sized bed.
also, you have a dresser, 2 sink vanity, and stand alone shower.
each cabin has an in floor whirlpool tub. love it. turn on the fireplace, and put in a movie and voila! instant romance. :)
there is also a nice set up on the attached patio — 2 comfy seats and a «bonfire» (gas powered), and there’s also a grill. even in the cold it’s nice to just sit outside and listen to NOTHING. the peace and quiet is awesome. (i’ve been there in february, and october)
i like staying here when i plan a lighthouse outlet mall shopping trip.
as we speak, i am planning my next stay.
p. s. do NOT be weirded out by the fact that the landscaping is basically SAND. (this place is close to the dunes!) there is plenty of greenery around.

For my 18^th birthday my grandma took my here for a weekend of pampering and relaxation. It’s only a hour away from Chicago, there is outlet malls everywhere, i loved it. It’s simple meant more so for romantic couples. Nice little getaway. Personal muses come to your private cabin, built in hot tubs in the floor. Fishing right outside your private deck (they provide everything for you to fish) with fire place indoors and outdoors. Worth the price. I would definitely go back alone or with someone.

Want to impress your wife, or husband? This place is an unbelievable find. Pampering is an understatement!
You are taken to your bungalo, in a carriage. No cars allowed. Rooms were clean, comfy, and well you have a hot tub in the floor for crying out loud! The site fairly represents the rooms, but does not really do them justice. We stayed in The Hunter. Dinner from major chains is brought to you at your request, and snacks are pre-​filled based on what you like. I won’t spoil the surprises, but this place has it together. This is an Adults only resort as in no kids, NOT as in clothing optional.