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1859 Historic Log Cabin, pet friendly and 5 minutes to Nashville!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Brown County, Indiana
  • Brown County Playhouse
    7 min drive
  • Brown County Art Gallery
    8 min drive
  • Brown County History Center
    8 min drive
  • Bloomington, IN (BMG-Monroe County)
    44 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Nashville

With a stay at this cabin in Nashville, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brown County State Park and Brown County Playhouse. .This cabin is 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Indiana University Bloomington and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Brown County History Center.
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What's nearby

  • Brown County Playhouse - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Brown County History Center - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Brown County Music Center - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Brown County State Park - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Truth Hills - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Johnny’s Grub to Go - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brozinni Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Heritage Winery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1859 Historic Log Cabin, pet friendly and 5 minutes to Nashville!

Nestled on four acres of the idyllic, wooded hills of Brown County, just 3-1/2 miles from Nashville and Bean Blossom rests Grandma Barnes Cabin. Our charming private hideaway offers all the modern comforts you desire while retaining the rustic ambiance of a traditional Brown County cabin. Renew your spirits surrounded by nature at its finest within the walls of our lovely one-bedroom, one-bath retreat, complete with an inflatable queen mattress that can accommodate up to four guests.

The bright and airy kitchen and dining area provide ample sunlight while you dine, while the spacious screened-in porch provides the perfect space to unwind and watch the wildlife pass by. Delight in a romantic evening on the backyard patio while grilling on the BBQ and enjoying the ambiance of the surrounding woodlands at night. Your furry friend will find this retreat as welcoming as you do, as we gladly accommodate your pet.

Our cozy cabin provides a unique accommodation experience, fusing our original 1949 cabin with an 1859 cabin for a seamless blend of history and modern convenience. Please note that our cabin does have a steep driveway, so we recommend using a front-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle. However, with a steady pace up the hill, you will experience a wonder-filled stay at Grandma Barnes Cabin. Make your Brown County experience memorable and book your stay at Grandma Barnes Cabin today.

PET-FRIENDLY PROPERTY: There is a $75 fee per pet. Moondance Vacation Homes proudly donates a portion to the Brown County Humane Society when you bring your pet and pay your pet fee.

ALL EVENTS, DAY GUESTS, AND PARTIES ARE PROHIBITED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Eric Spreen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Enjoy, Relax and Renew at Grandma Barnes Cabin! Cabin
Enjoy, Relax and Renew at Grandma Barnes Cabin! Nashville
Enjoy, Relax and Renew at Grandma Barnes Cabin! Cabin Nashville
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1859 Historic Log Cabin, pet friendly and 5 minutes to Nashville! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin in the woods
Wife and I wanted to get away for a long weekend to relax and get in some outdoor activity. This was a great location and cabin. It was clean, well-decorated, and cozy. Perfect location near great hiking and excellent gravel and road cycling.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brown County Getaway
Enjoyed a nice, relaxing getaway at Grandma Barne’s Cabin. Lodging was very clean and everything was readily available to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cottage
This cottage was adorable. It had a rustic feel and was extremely clean. The communication was excellent with the owner and they even helped us with questions before our stay. Our only disappointment was that the second bed as an air mattress. We didn't read carefully enough and saw 2 beds. So, don't be like us and read to ensure that you're ok with the second bed being an inflatable. Again, this cabin/cottage was clean, cute and perfect for anyone staying in the Nashville area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
My husband and I along with our three dogs truly enjoyed our stay. The cabin was as advertised. It was very clean and had all the amenities we could have wanted. Our dogs loved exploring the grounds. I only wish we could have stayed longer. Great stay and I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary E., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Everything was so well appointed & the location was perfect for our time away. Even enjoyed not having wifi!!! The only thing I would reccomend is a better mattress . We are older and the mattress seemed hard and uncomfortable. The place would be perfect if that was better. Thank you.m, MarySue Edmiston
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet weekend
We had a peaceful couple of days. We did like the property. It was exactly as described. It was out of the way and secluded but close to everything we wanted to do. The only issue we had was with no central air and only 2 window air conditioners it was quite warm in the cabin. It was almost 90 degrees the days we stayed so definitely a factor. Overall this is a great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring trip
Our second stay. The cabin accommodated all of our needs. Enjoyed our visits to the town, hiking at the state park and the Steele home and gardens.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karonn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Secluded the way we wanted but close to all the action
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect bday getaway
Our stay was everything I could have asked for. The cabin was super cozy and quaint. We loved being able to bring our dog along for his first vacation. Felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
We used Grandma Barnes Cabin as our base for the April 2024 solar eclipse and could not have been happier! The cabin and property were both beautiful and were the perfect place for us to unwind for the weekend. We didn't spend much time in Nashville itself due to the crowds in town for the event, but did a lot of hikes in Brown County State Park (some of them multiple times) and loved all of them. Best of all, the eclipse wound up lining up with a big gap in the trees above the cabin so we didn't even have to leave and fight the traffic/crowds to view it. It was truly perfect. The cabin itself was as clean as is possible for a rustic cabin to be, and was well stocked with all of the basic amenities we needed. Unlike some of the other reviewers we did not have cell service at the cabin so we were totally disconnected for the weekend, but for us that's not a bad thing. We had not been to Brown County before but are already talking about going back, and we will absolutely stay here again if it's available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
A perfect getaway for myself and my dog. I felt completely safe traveling alone and my dog loved exploring the grounds. The cabin felt incredibly comfortable and clean. No Wi-Fi but texting worked and the tv had enough stations to feel connected. Perfect distance to brown county state park…. And the town of Nashville was on the way which was a cute town to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This cabin was so relaxing, everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxane A., Westfield, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
The nicest rustic cabin we've stayed in yet. Had everything we needed. Bring firewood if you want to use the fireplace. Bring coffee. Nice/interesting primitive decor and antiques. A rebuilt log cabin which was really cool. Nice welcome book with information. We wanted a quiet getaway to relax over New years and plan out our next year. Very close to Nashville downtown. No WIFI, but we wanted to unplug. We did have enough cell coverage for phone calls and checking email/texts. The stairs in front are quite steep for anyone that has disabilities. However, you may be able to enter from the back, I didn't check that out. Steep driveway, we did fine with our truck. This would be a great cabin for summertime. Had a really nice deck and screened in porch. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Retreat
Great little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Anniversary Getaway
The cabin was rustic yet modern, so cozy! Close to Nashville with an isolated country feel. We didn’t spend a lot of our time outside(December)- but our Lab loved exploring the property! Magical laying in bed at night listening to total silence…….
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Rustic Getaway
We loved this cabin so much! It was so cozy. It had everything we needed for a long weekend. The location was exactly what we had hoped for. It was secluded, but still only a ten minute drive from downtown Nashville. The host was wonderful about answering our questions and getting back with us quickly when we reached out to him. Thank you making us feel right at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute pioneer type cabin
There is electricity of course but the cabin makes you feel like you are staying in a pioneer cabin. Cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall getaway
This cabin has so much character. Someone really cares about this place. Loved the screen porch, local restaurants, nearby Brown County state park…the local distillery wasn’t bad either.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
We arrived to this cute out in the woods cabin after dinner. It was easy to access and the gravel drive was steep but not terribly bumpy. It was well appointed with all the kitchen utensils and surprisingly had a Keurig! It smelled of a wood fire and dust but that should be expected in a house this old! We loved looking through journal entries left starting in 2012, as well as the old pictures/designs for the original cabin. The back and porch doors were original and very old locking mechanism that went along with this cabins rustic theme. The water heat/pressure for the stand up shower was excellent. We saw deer each morning while we drank our coffee on the lovely screened porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Do not recommend
Our stay was absolutely horrible. We will not be back. The cabin was disgusting, no one cleaned. Dust, the smell about knocks you down when you walk in, mouse poop on the kitchen counter & stands, mold on the shower curtains, nails in the driveway. Lack of cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W., Oakland, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful setting w/o connections to world
The cabin is really cute and full of history and antiques, yet comfortable and well supplied. It was a perfect set up for my husband and I and our 2 dogs. No internet and no phone which can be good but a bit isolating and a bit farther from Nashville, IN than we might have liked but a great retreat and screened in porch area was really a welcome spot to read.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Washington, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Retreat
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was peaceful and secluded but close to Nashville. The cabin had everything we could want except wifi. We loved how the cabin was decorated and especially the fox, it took us 2 days to find it on the beams. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in July at the cabin
Super cute little cabin, really enjoyed the screened in porch. Very quiet and got to see mama and baby deer in the evening. 2 air conditioners and ceiling fans kept us cool. Perfect cabin for a lovely, old fashioned Christmas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get away Weekend
The cabin was perfect in every way. Even better than the pictures and description on VRBO. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023