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Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville

Cottage with a hot tub, near Brown County State Park

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See how a painter lived
Light is the essence of art
Outdoor spa tub
Artfully curated home
Wake up to the morning sun well rested

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hard Truth Distilling Company
  • Place, Brown County State Park
  • Place, Brown County Music Center

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville

On the highest point of Locust Lane sits Artist Lane Cottage, where many of Nashville's artists lived at the turn of the century. The Artist Lane Cottage, in particular, was once home to the artist Will Vawter.

With cathedral ceilings, an original studio layout, and a central location in Nashville, this cottage is the ideal retreat for those seeking a quaint little town vacation.

Let's take a closer look at Artist Lane Cottage.

Artist Lane Cottage is a charming vacation home in the heart of Nashville. This historic cottage was once home to the artist Will Vawter, and it still retains many of its original features, including cathedral ceilings, an original studio layout, and a central location.

The cottage is perfect for those seeking a quaint little town vacation. With its spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and a well-equipped kitchen, you'll feel right at home. And with its central location, you're just steps away from all that Nashville has to offer.

Whether you're looking to explore the city's vibrant art scene or relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, Artist Lane Cottage is the perfect place to stay.

Here are some of the amenities that Artist Lane Cottage offers:
* Two bedrooms
* Two bathrooms
* Bright white kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and gas stove
* Central location in Nashville
* Pet-friendly
* Bikes available
* Gas grill on-site

Book your stay at Artist Lane Cottage today and experience the charm of Nashville for yourself!

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.

Note: There are stairs on-site from parking to the main level.

All gas fireplaces are seasonal and available for use from October 1st to April 1st.

ALL EVENTS, DAY GUESTS, AND PARTIES ARE PROHIBITED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. Effective July 1, 2025, the county has raised the innkeepers' tax from 5% to 8%.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nashville

Located in Nashville, this cottage is in the city centre. Hard Truth Distilling Company and Salt Creek Golf Retreat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Brown County State Park and Mountain Tea State Forest. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Brown County History Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Brown County Playhouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brown County Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Brown County Music Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hard Truth Hills - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Moose - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Nashville - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly, Historic Cottage in Downtown Nashville located?

Located in the heart of Nashville, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Brown County History Center, Brown County Playhouse and Brown County Art Guild. Brown County Art Gallery and Hard Truth Distilling Company are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older home but very clean.Enjoyed a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

A guest from lagrange, KY A.

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

Good times

Great location and perfect with a small pet. We loved it and would stay again. Clean and comfortable but location was everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Great Stay!

We stayed in late December. The house was a great stay! Very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The fireplace was awesome! Bed was very comfortable. It was nice there was a keurig available with coffees, sugar and creamer as well. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Excellent location- in a eclectic cottage

The property is very cute and situated right in downtown Nashville. The interior had a lot of vintage charm and the small fenced outdoor area was great for the dog (but he really like the beautiful grounds around the library right next door).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen O.

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

Girls trip

I stayed here with my mom and it was the perfect getaway! The location is amazing, being able to walk everywhere was a game changer. We will definitely be back. I can’t recommend this enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not the best for sleeping

The only bathroom is located deep inside one of the bedrooms - very strange configuration. Our son and his wife stayed with us one of the nights we were there and they had to walk through our bedroom to get to the bathroom in the middle of the night. The floor creeks loudly to get to the bathroom and the very loudfan comes on with the light. Add to that a bed that sags towards the middle with two people in it, and you’re not going to get a good nights sleep. Also, the outside no longer looks like the picture. The white picket fence is a shade of green and paint is chipped off with lots of weeds. Outside needs some love as noted from other reviewers. Other than that, location is fantastic and the main room and kitchen is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this property, the location and the quietness. Its literally right behind the library at the tip of the hill, and we love libraries so this was an added bonus. We parked our car in the driveway and didnt use it once, we walked everywhere! There is the cutest Bakery just down the hill that made mornings extra special. We traveled with our little dog and this place was perfect for her too, lots of places to walk and the area is bery dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Nice, relaxing and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location - you can easily walk to all of the shops and restaurants. The public library is right across the street and has a beautiful little children’s garden where deer, rabbit, and chipmunk are plentiful. The dogs loved sitting out in the screened in porch area just watching everything. The only thing to note is the weeds around the house are really plentiful (I guess it helps the bee population) and it kind of feels like you’re being attacked by the weeds when walking in and out of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

Lovely cottage close to downtown.

It was very homey, tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed. The large room was very relaxing to hang out in. I would have rated it five stars but the 2nd evening we were there, the A/C struggled. The temp would not drop below 78 degrees until the next morning. We were thankful for the ceiling fan in the bedroom and the fan we found in the closet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen S.

Liked: Communication

Nashville

Could use some decent towels
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Honeymoon

Property was clean, felt like home. We were very pleased with the location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Where to begin

When we arrived the front door was wide open to the outside and it was 10 degrees outside causing the inside to be 50. The hot tub leaks and the back patio and stairs up from parking were covered in ice. The code lock on the door stopping working on our second day. Luckily there was a key box with the same code. Several large windows have no curtains or blinds and neighbors can see right in. Is a nice close to everything location just needs some better upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terri O.

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

Nashville Trip

Liked the place. The kitchen and living area was great. The one bathroom was through a bedroom which was inconvenient for us. Mattresses not great. The neighborhood was quiet. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed our stay. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tim P.

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

Rustic Cottage… perfect fit for Nashville, IN.

It’s not a 5 Star Hotel by any means, but perfect for a Nashville Indiana and Brown County Vibe! Main Living area very comfortable, the 1 bathroom a little small, but clean with great unlimited hot water and clean. Price may seem high to some but I feel it’s priced fairly given all things considered. So the bathroom fan is a little noisy, but it works, LOL. If it were a brand new pristine house, would be 2x price. Again felt perfect for Nashville..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Quaint honeymoon location

Wonderful 2-bdrm home in the heart of Nashville, IN was the backdrop for our fall wedding celebration. Moondance Vacation Rentals provided all of the amenities of home, and then some. Shopping & dining within easy walking distance. Fall colors in abundance!! Amazing state park a 10-min drive away & a challenging golf course an additional 5-mins past that. The home itself is a renovated studio of a renowned Hoosier artist & has an amazing story! Just add yourself & some local groceries to create a wonderful stay for yourself and/or that special person in your life. We will DEFINATELY keep Moondance Vacation properties at the top of our list for our next local getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Excellent find!

Very close to town for walking to shops. Home was clean and ready for guests
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil D.

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

Fall in Nashville

Perfect location, we could walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable Quiet and Clean

Access for mobility limited. Dog door was very small. Very close to town for shopping and restaurants. Wish the hot tub had a hand rail for steady access. Lots of stairs and uneven concrete walks make it challenging. Very nice open floor plan and natural light.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Nashville Peace

We really enjoyed our visit. The cottage was amazing. The sheets smelled wonderful and the house was really clean when we got there. When we had a problem with the lock, we contacted the host and they were able to get us back in the house. I would highly recommend!! Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Very enjoyable, quaint, clean and loved the surroundings

Very enjoyable, quaint, clean and I loved the peaceful quite time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bestie Get Away

Property was clean, cozy, private but close to eveyting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nanette F.

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

Great location and history

Very clean, comfortable and in town location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, false advertising

The property is in a great spot! It’s super walkable to all downtown Nashville has to offer, but it’s a quiet space so you get the quaint, small town feel. The pictures listed do not meet expectations, however. The patio was not well cleaned at all. There’s no fence for your furry friends if you need/wanted one. Just a head up too, the only bathroom in the place is in one of the bedrooms, making it very inconvenient for guests staying in the other room to toilet as needed. While it is listed that additional person fees may apply, I feel that should only be applied if you have more people than the place can accommodate. It accommodates 4 people, so in my opinion, no additional person charge should occur until a 5th person is added to the listing. Overall it was a great location for a family trip with pups, but beware of the false advertising of the pictures, the bathroom situation, and gauging for extra money for an already expensive location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worst layout-bathroom thru bedroom

Owners seem to be doing minimal effort to make money. Kitchen floor so sticky our shoes crackled when we walked in kitchen. Hence sugar ants. Two outlet above counter not working so Kerig had to go on floor. Outside appearance not like photos-neglect apparent on porches, fencing, furniture, garden. Worst problem-only bathroom is on far side of one bedroom and tiny-edge of toilet 18” from wall. Nice location but we would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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A charming vacation home in the heart of Nashville.

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