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

Unwind surrounded by nature's finest at this pet-friendly retreat. Grill under starry night skies on the backyard patio for a truly memorable experience.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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.

Property manager

Eric Spreen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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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
68849

About the neighborhood

Map
Brown County, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Brown County Playhouse - 7 min drive
  • Brown County Art Gallery - 8 min drive
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 9 min drive
  • Brown County Music Center - 10 min drive
  • Brown County State Park - 11 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1859 Historic Log Cabin, pet friendly and 5 minutes to Nashville!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1859 Historic Log Cabin, pet friendly and 5 minutes to Nashville!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1859 Historic Log Cabin, pet friendly and 5 minutes to Nashville! located?

Situated in Nashville, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Brown County Playhouse, Brown County History Center, and Brown County Art Gallery. Hard Truth Distilling Company and Brown County Music Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We loved the location… the cabin was great…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Retreat
Great little getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Karonn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Secluded the way we wanted but close to all the action
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very nice quite getting away with close attractions for entertainment
Would highly recommend staying with Vrbo.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred B., Ohio, us

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Screened in porch was amazing - listening to the rain and gentle breeze coming Thru made our stay
Will do it again had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

DIANA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
This cabin was so relaxing, everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin in a the woods for a relaxing, restful getaway.
Absolutely loved Grandma Barnes Cabin. Renting with Moondance was a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry W., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Very cozy cabin loved the location and view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic and comfy
Quiet seclusion and close to Nashville! A great escape into Brown County.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Best place to stay for privacy peace and beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Vickie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Getaway
We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

James M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic private getaway
Great cabin in the woods. Place to go to forget your worries and relax. Minutes away from Nashville yet in a peaceful natural setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and peaceful
We had a fabulous time at the Grandma Barnes cabin. The location is very private while still being just a short drive to town. One of our favorite Nashville cabins we’ve stayed in so far. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Leah S., Cypress, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, beautiful location.
We came to town to celebrate our sons graduation in Bloomington. This was the perfect place to stay. Highly recommend and it looks exactly like the pictures. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B., Washington, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Stars.
I live in the city so our first night at the cabin the stars were so bright and close, although it was cold it was a beautiful sight. Cabin was cozy and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023