Wasatch Lake Retreat

Guest Policy

BELOW IS A LIST OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR YOUR VISIT. PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH ALL OF THE GUESTS IN YOUR PARTY.

2-night minimum for all reservations
Except: Memorial, Independence, and Labor Day (3-night minimum)

One Year: Reservations can be made anytime within one year of arrival date.

14-Day Cabin Cancellation Policy: A full refund, minus processing fees, will be granted if a cabin reservation is cancelled 14-days prior to arrival date. Cabin reservations cancelled less than 14 days before arrival are nonrefundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation or the circumstances surrounding it.

Longhouse Lodge Cancellation Policy: In the unlikely event the client cancels for any reason, all payments are non-refundable. Upon cancellation, any remaining balance will still be owed and due, per the payment agreement in the rental contract.

Property Buyout Cancellation Policy: If you proceed with booking a Full-Property Buyout and later determine that not all seven cabins are needed, the full buyout rate will still apply and remain due. This is because once the property is reserved in its entirety for your event, we cannot re-book individual cabins to guests outside of your party.

12% Indiana/Owen Sales Tax Not Included in Prices Above!!
Prices and regulations are subject to change without notice.

Check In / Check Out: Please remember your check-in time is 4:00 PM and your check-out time is 11:00 AM. If you plan to check-in later than 5pm, please notify the caretakers at (812) 447-6611. Early check-ins and late check-outs cannot always be accommodated. Call the caretakers no later than 24hrs in advance to request.  

Please consult the binder on your cabin’s coffee table for check-out instructions.

Pet Fee:  Our pet fee is $15 per pet, per day. We allow a maximum of 2 pets per cabin, with no exceptions. Any pets that are “visiting” for the day will also be charged the daily pet fee. Pets must be registered by check-in time at the latest. All pet fees are nonrefundable, regardless of the length of stay, early departure, cancellation, or whether the pet ultimately stays at the property.

Please refrain from allowing pets on beds and furniture.

Please do not bathe animals in cabin tubs or showers. Any evidence of additional “accidents” or damage caused by your pet may result in an additional fee.

Please help to keep our guests and your pets safe by following our enforced leash policy.

Firewood Fee: Our $50 firewood package provides you with a full hoop of seasoned wood (between 50-80 pieces), and is typically enough to supply one cabin for a two-night stay. You are welcome to order more firewood during your stay by contacting the caretakers before 4pm. You may pay cash on-site or add additional charges to your card on file.  We recommend bringing your own fire starters or coming prepared to forage the surrounding woods for kindling.‍ ‍All firewood fees are nonrefundable, regardless of the length of stay, early departure, cancellation, or whether the firewood is used.

Visitor Fee: Please keep in mind our maximum capacity for your cabin rental. Additional guests are allowed if they are not exceeding the maximum capacity of the cabin. Additional daytime guests that do exceed maximum capacity are not allowed to stay overnight and are charged an extra $20 per guest, per day. There are to be no more than 4 visitors in addition to the capacity number of your cabin. Our property managers monitor this, and the fee is to be paid at the conclusion of your stay.

Longhouse Lodge: The Longhouse Lodge is open to all cabin guests between 9am and 9pm when not rented for a private event. Wasatch Lake reserves the right to rent the Lodge for a private event at any time. To know in advance if the Lodge will be open during your stay, please call our Property Managers at (812) 447-6611. When the Lodge is closed, Wifi may be accessed from the office on the side of the maintenance barn. The password for the maintenance barn network is the same password used for the Lodge network and can be found in each cabin’s coffee table binder.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is not allowed inside any of our cabins. While smoking outside, please dispose of cigarette butts in a receptacle. Any evidence of smoking inside the cabin during your stay will result in a smoking $500 fee, minimum.

Fishing Policy: Fishing is a real joy at Wasatch Lake but is not to be abused.  Fish and enjoy all day long yet please respect our slot limit.  All bass are catch and release – 12” or larger.  Daily limit of 4 blue gill per fisherman per day and one catfish per fisherman per day. All fish cleaning is to be taken care of behind the Lodge at our fish cleaning station only. Any evidence of fish cleaning happening near a cabin may result in an additional charge.

Trash Policy: Full trash bags can be placed at end of Guest’s cabin driveway in the provided metal trash cans and will be picked up by Host. If metal trash can is full, Guest must take trash to the dumpster across the road from the entrance gate. Trash can lids must be tightly secured. Trash that is left out overnight will attract wildlife. In this situation, guests are responsible for clean up.

Off-Road Vehicles: Here at Wasatch Lake we pride ourselves on providing a quiet and peaceful nature preserve for our guests full enjoyment.  Motorized vehicles such as go-karts, golf carts, ATV’s, gas powered boat engines, and other off road vehicles are strictly prohibited for guest use while on our property.

Swimming Beach: NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. All water activities at Wasatch Lake are at YOUR own risk including, but not limited to: swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, etc. It is recommended that children under the age of 12 wear life jackets in and around the water at all times. It is also recommended that flotation devices be employed by all persons (adults and children) during any water activities. We encourage you to bring your own safety flotation devices.  If you do not have one, a limited number of flotation devices can be found at the swimming beach shed and in the maintenance barn.  If you need assistance, please ask the Wasatch caretakers.

Please do not bring glass to the swimming beach, or leave trash behind.

Fishing is not allowed on the swimming beach.

Watercraft and Flotation Devices: Your cabin’s rowboat must be returned to your cabin’s dock before check-out.

All canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and the peddletoon must be returned to the beach as soon as you are finished using them. Please be aware that these items are first-come, first-serve, but should not be monopolized by any one cabin or group of guests.

Please do not leave flotation devices, rafts, foam noodles etc. on swimming beach. Anything removed from the beach shed should be returned to the shed when not in use.

Questions or Emergencies: Our team members are frequently at work about the property. If you have questions, concerns, or just want to say “hello” please use the radio in the Maintenance Barn office from 9am-6pm.

In case of emergency, please dial 911 and consult the “Emergency Information” sheet in your cabin’s kitchen. Emergency numbers are also posted next to the phone in the check-in barn office. Please notify our Property Managers at (812) 447-6611 after calling 911.

The nearest hospital from Wasatch Lake Retreat is 35 minutes away, Ascension Saint Vincent Clay, in Brazil, Indiana.

IU Health Bloomington Hospital is 55 minutes from Wasatch Lake.

Thank You!

Your Wasatch Team