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Reviews of Lil Black Bear Inn

3.5 out of 5
Lil Black Bear Inn
8072 State Road 46E, Nashville, IN

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 240 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 240 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean, comfy bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jill and Jim on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your getaway. We look forward to seeing you both again. We are happy that you where able to relax and enjoy your stay

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Jill and Jim on Apr 14, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you both again

10/10 Excellent

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Jill and Jim on Mar 4, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your getaway. We look forward to seeing you both again.Glad you got to relax

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here. Great hospitality and beautiful rooms. The entrance was easy to miss from the highway tho.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Jill and Jim on Feb 19, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you both again soon. We apologize for the entrance but we have installed everything we can by the approval of the county .

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Jill and Jim on Feb 11, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 stars
Jim, was an incredible host! We loved our stay and thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and breakfast. It was a great way to ring in the new year. Dan and Judy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jan 4, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you both again soon. Happy New Year

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumps Up
The owners were fabulous My one complaint was that I was hoping for a buffet style breakfast. What we had was good just not what I thought it was gonna be.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Dec 15, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Unfortunately with new food restrictions and the cost of wasted food we can no longer offer this as a option

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Indianapolis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Dec 11, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to hosting you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
Second stay here great place close to nashville and Bloomington
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Dec 11, 2023
Thank you for staying with us again. We strive to make our guests want to return. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a wonderful, quiet stay, great hosts, and a very generous breakfast was served!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Nov 29, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 31, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We're glad to see you enjoy your getaway with us. We look forward to seeing you both again.

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 28, 2023
First we would like to thank you for staying with us. We apologize that we didn't meet your expectations for our B&B we hope that you could let us know why you left us such a low score so we can correct any issues you had.

10/10 Excellent

Dar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice. Our Room was small but it worked. The Ginny’s were so funny running around like there racing.The breakfast was great good job Jill. In all it was a nice stay.Ty’s
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 22, 2023
Thank you for choosing us. We have different styles of rooms for your next visit. Hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing people! Quiet little haven to enjoy watching nature and the pet turkeys and chicken!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeings you both again. Glad you got to relax and enjoy

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim and Jill are amazing we didn’t get to talk with Jill much but Jim was wonderful to work with They make a killer breakfast and make us feel at home with family!! Thank you so Much for allowing us to enjoy your home and hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 15, 2023
Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to seeing you both again soon. Our guests are friends we haven't met yet

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Country location between Columbus and Nashville. Beautiful woods and wildlife. We opted for small room for our one night stay. ( larger options available). Comfortable bed and hearty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you both for allowing us to be your getaway location. We look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks Jim
It was very nice, I would stay there again without a doubt. The room was small but that is entirely our fault. The host was fun to be around, and interesting to have conversations with. The breakfast was very tasty and filling.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 10, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you both again. We want our guests to relax and unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Such a quiet and tranquil setting. Breakfast was delicious! Will go back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 6, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you both soon.

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and convenient to the concert I attended. The host was helpful and communicated well. Must love bacon! Breakfast was yummy and I enjoyed dining with the other guests. Bacon was plentiful and everything smelled of it, even my clothes when I left : )
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. I apologize about the smell of bacon it's a lot of bacon being cooked for all the guests.

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away.
This was our 2nd stay at Lil black bear inn. It was even more delightful than our 1st stay. Jim and Jill were excellent hosts. Breakfast both days were fantasticly delicious. Jim is humble, great sense of humor, always available. We will come back for another visit next year. It is our home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Sep 20, 2023
Thank you for staying with us again. We enjoy having return guests it shows we are doing the right thing. Look forward to seeing you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Danyal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my husband and I first time at a b&b.We had a wonderful experience.Jim was very friendly and accommodating.breakfast was great.The hot tub was wonderful and the tub in the room was great the jets were strong.The room was clean and had everything we needed.very relaxing just wished we would have book for longer we will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your first B&B. We look forward to seeing you both again.

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B. Great Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We strive to make our guests feel welcomed and able to relax. Hope to see you again

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you both again.

8/10 Good

Laural

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Oct 2, 2023
Thank you for staying look forward to seeing you both again.

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Sep 2, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you both again soon

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up
Everyone was very nice and the room was very nice/ the breakfast was great. Only thing was by the description it was 0.0 miles from down town Nashville and it was about 6 or 7 miles away. But we had a great time! It’s well worth it! Thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Aug 28, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you both again. I apologize for the description being off I will look into it and get it corrected.

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, and Jim is great. Can’t wait for breakfast to see if is as great as people have said.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Aug 27, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We know you will enjoy breakfast and we hope you enjoy some adult conversation.

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was amazed at this place, the host was friendly and good homemade breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Aug 23, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you and your fur baby again soon

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Aug 22, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lil Black Bear Inn
This was our first B & B and really enjoyed our visit. The place was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The breakfast was Amazing! We enjoyed meeting the owners and other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Aug 20, 2023
Thank you for allowing us to be your first B&B we look forward to seeing you both again. We strive to make our guests able to relax and unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Sep 9, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your getaway. We hope to see you both soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Aug 7, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope you return soon

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Great location and Jim couldn’t be nicer. It was so nice to stay at this location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jul 22, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your getaway. We hope to see you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tracye

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice place to stay. The hospitality and communication is top notch! Breakfast was outstanding! Thank you for hosting our trip to this charming area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jul 16, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for you getaway. Look forward to seeing you both again

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a Great Place to Stay!
We were welcomed at the car with a very friendly hello. WOW! Such a nice place, and such a nice couple that own/run it. Very clean, very comfortable. Coffee service available 24/7. Pleasant atmosphere. The breakfast was worth the price of the room! I felt like royalty, being catered to. We so enjoyed our stay. We will go back there if we should spend the night again. Thanks Jim and Jill for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jul 14, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your getaway. We look forward to seeing you both again. We try and make our guests feel at home without the hassles.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so friendly. We saw a rabbit and deer outside our room. Very pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jun 28, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope all of our guests enjoy their stay and other adults

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great little jewel and great hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jun 26, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We strive to make our guests feel at home with out the worries. Look forward to seeing you both again.

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a park-like secluded location with generous and welcoming hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you both again

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lil Black Bear B&B
It was just ok for us. Honestly updates should be made in regards to deck safety. Does not have proper railings for safety just has lattice, not safe! Beds was uncomfortable as well. We actually didn’t feel well after breakfast . Hostess was nice. I would honestly stay elsewhere, no offense but I was a bit disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jun 6, 2023
Thank you for staying. We apologize about the deck I agree with you it's spring time and seems's to always be the time I need to replace screws and I have gotten behind. As for the lattice and the rails they are all to code and are safe. As for the bed I'm not sure what room you stayed in and I always ask guests to let me know if they have a issue so we can check it out and replace it if necessary. I apologize for you not feeling good after having breakfast you should of informed us if there was something not to your liking and we would have corrected it As I always have asked and always will do we are aware of issues that if you have a problem please let us know so we can correct it so that you can enjoy your stay .

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the uniqueness and hominess of the property. Owners are fantastic! This was our 2nd stay and will stay again - no doubt!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Jun 3, 2023
Thank you for staying with us again we look forward to seeing you both again.

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We got an electric shock from the hot tub. We were charged a $20 fee for a our pet and weren’t told about this and the owner was not warm and welcoming. Also the room and bathroom were extremely small. We will not be back. The best part was the breakfast…2 eggs from their chickens bacon potatoes and toast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on May 28, 2023
I apologize about the hot tub did not know there was a issue. I great every guest sorry I didn't meet your standards. As for the pet fee you signed our pet policy and gave my your card when you arrived so I apologize again if you didn't understand the policy.As for the room you booked our economy room and it is listed as being small. We are happy that you at least enjoyed our breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and good for our one night stay. Jim was very easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on May 23, 2023
Thank you for booking with us. Hope to see you both again.

4/10 Poor

Alice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on May 23, 2023
Thank you for staying with us If there was something wrong with your stay wake would like to know so we can make it better for you and everyone else

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on May 14, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our honey moment. It was very nice staff was excellent. Breakfast was the most wonderful breakfast ever. If we had questions on names after saying to answer answer it was a very lovely place we'll be going back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on May 9, 2023
Thank you for choosing us for your honeymoon we look forward to seeing you both again.

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on May 9, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The ceiling was creaking loudly all night long from the people in the room above. The male host was intrusive with his opinions during conversations among the guests and mean spirited to a guest who thought breakfast was at 9:30 instead of 9. He wouldn’t stop “teasing” her. It was very uncomfortable for the rest of us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jim on Mar 27, 2023
I have never been mean to any guest or rude in any matter I apologize if you felt that way I the guest you are talking about is a return guest and we joke around I'm sorry you didn't know that and have to be part of everyone's conversation. As for the creaking ceiling I will have to see what I can do about that it's the first time anyone has told me so I appreciate that information.

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner met me after I parked and introduced himself to me. My first time staying in a Bed & Breakfast. Very clean, comfortable, felt at home, was taken on a tour when I arrived, owner polite, made me feel safe staying there. I plan to stay next time in area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Mar 19, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We strive to make our guests feel like they are home but without all the responsibility. Look forward to seeing you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country escape with an amazing home cooked breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Mar 18, 2023
Thank you for choosing us. We hope to see you both again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Jeramy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Jill and Jim on Mar 18, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to seeing you both again soon.