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Nestled on four acres of idyllic, wooded hills in Brown County, Grandma Barnes Cabin offers a charming private hideaway with modern comforts and rustic ambiance. Renew your spirits in the bright kitchen and dining area or unwind on the spacious screened-in porch while watching wildlife pass by.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

  • Nestled on four acres of the idyllic, wooded hills of Brown County, just 3.5 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, and 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.

    Rural Environment Notice
    Our cabins are located in the beautiful woods and countryside of Brown County, Indiana. While we provide routine professional pest control and keep our homes clean and well-maintained, guests may occasionally see seasonal pests such as mice, flies, lady beetles (Asian beetles), or stink bugs — especially in the fall and spring.

    These harmless insects are part of life in a rural setting. We do everything possible to minimize their presence and appreciate your understanding as part of the authentic Brown County experience!

    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. Effective July 1, 2025, the county has raised the innkeeper's tax from 5% to 8%.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

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
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Nashville is home to this cabin. Brown County Playhouse and Brown County Art Guild are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hard Truth Distilling Company and Salt Creek Golf Retreat. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Nashville travel guide
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Brown County, IN

What's nearby

  • Brown County Playhouse
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Brown County Art Guild
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Brown County History Center
    7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Brown County Art Gallery
    8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company
    8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Circle K
    12 min drive
  • Hard Truth Hills
    9 min drive
  • The Chocolate Moose
    8 min drive
  • The Farmhouse Cafe & Tea Room
    14 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 State Park, and Brown County Art Guild. Brown County History Center and Brown County Art Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Nice and cozy

Enjoyed our cozy weekend in Brown County! Had that old-fashioned cabin vibe with modern amenities (good water pressure, new appliances, comfy bed). Had a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Hiking and Hard Truth

We had a great weekend! We were looking for a good three day weekend to go hiking and visit the town of Nashville. This cabin was perfect for us, and certainly as advertised. Nice and tucked away with privacy but still close enough to town. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faithfully R.

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

Relaxing and homey

My husband and I enjoy history and nature. Our stay here definitely had that and more. We were so happy to stay here that we plan on coming in the summer or fall time! Very clean and comforting. Only thing about it was that there is no wifi and I never had service but I didnt mind very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxane A.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very charming cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brown County State Park is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Beautiful! Loved our stay! Highly Recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025