--- title: Harding Cabin date: 2026-05-27T11:15:00-05:00 author: Brenynn Mowery canonical_url: "https://www.deercreekparklodge.com/cabins/harding-cabin" section: Pages --- ![Cozy living room inside the Historic Harding Cabin featuring wood-paneled walls, vaulted ceilings, comfortable seating, warm lighting, rustic furnishings, and a staircase leading to the upper level.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin_Living-Area-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=6d9353cc&v=28e8a97de3a60cf51be6d9ab75751419ea8964735f61cd33533bf35704c73571) # Historic Harding Cabin Historic Harding Cabin at Deer Creek offers a retreat-like setting with the convenience of home. Once a presidential hideaway, Harding Cabin shares a fascinating history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, carefully restored to its original state and updated with modern conveniences, it is available for vacation rentals and business retreats. Our guests enjoy the cabin’s privacy, spacious living areas and richly appointed ambiance. The Harding Cabin can accommodate up to 6 guests with a private yard and is just a short drive from the main lodge. [Check Availability](https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2027-02-08&chain=16552&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2027-02-10&hotel=52356&level=hotel&locale=en-US&productcurrency=USD&room=HC&rooms=1) ## Cabin Features - Comfortably accommodates 6 - Spacious living room - Gas fireplace - Television and DVD player - Oversized dining room with a table that seats 8 - Full bathroom - Kitchen with electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and toaster, plus dishes, cookware and utensils - Three bedrooms on the upper level - Room 1: Two queen beds *(accordion door separates beds)* - Room 2: One twin bed - Room 3: One twin bed - Full-length screened porch overlooking the 1,277-acre lake - Scenic Overlook - Outside grill - Outdoor fire ring - Housekeeping service is not available during your stay, towels and linens are provided ![Historic Harding Cabin exterior with a covered porch, wooded surroundings, and brick pathway.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/Copy-of-DC_Harding-Cabin.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=c074e76f&v=27d529021421bc04079fa43fa7bf554ce7f9e859bac4f089490a5146debc28e7) ## Suggested Items to Pack Our goal is to make sure you are well prepared for your trip to Deer Creek. Here are a few tips to make the most of staying in the Harding Cabin! **Items to Bring (suggested)** - Charcoal - Dish soap - Lighter fluid - Coffee & Coffee Filters **Refrigerator notice:** All cabins are equipped with a full-size refrigerator/freezer. Loading large amounts of warm food into an empty refrigerator is not recommended, so please inquire at check-in about bags of ice. ## Virtual Tour [Launch ](https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=8R1HtSuRdrY) ![Historic Harding Cabin exterior with a covered porch, wooded surroundings, and brick pathway.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/Copy-of-DC_Harding-Cabin.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=c074e76f&v=27d529021421bc04079fa43fa7bf554ce7f9e859bac4f089490a5146debc28e7) ![Historic Harding Cabin living area with vaulted wood ceilings, loft, and cozy seating.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin-_-Living-Area-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=70fce7e2&v=272b56b0dbf4d27bc6a1c20f1a473a9f653f2a033ce5ea21ff1d25aab1be6b55) ![Rustic dining room inside the Historic Harding Cabin with a large wooden table and warm wood interiors.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin_Dining_Living.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=d1aa92f9&v=9de36d7c89a5a64399a8f025548f2c264487ad69b3d117b9291d1315947763e2) ![Historic Harding Cabin bathroom with a walk-in shower, vanity, and rustic wood accents.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/9O7A1640.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=e85ef115&v=33289cc59416670027e524fdba968419ee2bc54acc0d2351571ba1545207cdb6) ![Historic Harding Cabin living room with rustic wood interiors, comfortable seating, and vaulted ceilings.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin_Living-Area-3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=b408d15b&v=22a2fdb1234e7bd1047fda028819061ba4c3339ccc8763dc97ca241369799139) ![A pile of leaves raked up outside the Historic Harding Cabin.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/9O7A4307.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=a715866a&v=ea2f9316939f56626e97b3f5847ba7580cdd9d4726ec62e699529fac2979621b) ![Rustic cabin bedroom with multiple beds, wood-paneled interiors, and views of the surrounding woods.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin_Upstairs.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=41a505b2&v=c50a6a5e9fe91a0b034635d1b92c6aab48a81abcacbce92c82d2169c37133a2a) ![Cozy living room inside the Historic Harding Cabin featuring wood-paneled walls, vaulted ceilings, comfortable seating, warm lighting, rustic furnishings, and a staircase leading to the upper level.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin_Living-Area-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=6d9353cc&v=28e8a97de3a60cf51be6d9ab75751419ea8964735f61cd33533bf35704c73571) ![A family stands together on a blanket of colorful autumn leaves outside the Historic Harding Cabin, smiling for a photo on a sunny fall day surrounded by trees.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/9O7A4602.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=88d54639&v=157b9ca293c1e6abfdd801a352406400b7a1a8d92781188d26f4e4a5080d8160) ![Historic Harding Cabin kitchen with modern appliances, granite countertops, and rustic wood-beam accents.](https://d2hvx1vriprfdc.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Cabins/Harding-Cabin/DC_Harding-Cabin_Kitchen-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=baa30612&v=722ca7870de3030ed23e7e0b502cce4a08f9838dc910e5ebb06b0f565882a224) ## Cabin History The 1½-story cabin, known as “The Shack,” was constructed on the banks of Deer Creek by US Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty at the close of World War I. Daugherty was the strategist for Warren G. Harding during his state and national political campaigns and a cabinet member during the Marion newspaper publisher’s presidency. Harding was elected state senator (1899–1902), lieutenant governor (1903–1904) and US senator (1915–1921), before being elected President of the United States in 1921. The cabin was reported to be a favorite retreat for Harding and his circle of close friends known in Washington as the “Ohio Gang” or “US Boys.” In addition, the hospitality of the cabin was reported to extend to supporters of the administration and those who wished to do business with it. The Harding Cabin found itself in the national limelight, revealed as a hideout after scandals were uncovered during and after Harding’s presidential term. Perhaps the most well known of the scandals led to the conviction of Harding’s Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall, on charges of accepting bribes in connection with leasing of federal oil reserves at Teapot Dome, Wyoming. The 29th President, whose personal integrity was never questioned, died August 2, 1923, in San Francisco while on a transcontinental tour.