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French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU

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Refurbished farmhouse bed (Queen)
Stretch out on this queen size memory foam mattress.
Extra pillows and blankets are stored in the blue velvet bench.
The top two drawers are reserved for guests to use.
We try to leave lots of extra essentials just in case you forget yours.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Bloomington, IN
  • Place, T.C. Steele State Historic Site
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Indiana University Bloomington
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Price is avg per night

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About this property

French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets with a view of the valley below. Our 500 sq. ft. newly remodeled guest house is nestled in the woods, only 5 miles from the IU stadium and 9 miles from Nashville in Brown County. We are conveniently located right off of route 46. If you let us know what event you are coming for we would be happy to leave you a custom box of cookies in your kitchenette. Enjoy the locally sourced handmade goat soap in your shower compliments of the goat farm down the road.

The space is a stand alone structure next to our main house. The bedroom and office area are spacious and can be divided by pocket doors or left open. There is a custom designed private bathroom for guests. The kitchenette is stocked with complimentary coffee, tea, dishes, snacks and water bottles.

There is accesses to a walking path through the Yellowwood State Forest at the end of the road. It is a beautiful 3 miles roundtrip walk.

Guest access
Guests will have their own designated parking directly outside the guest house door. The gravel patio area in front of the guest house has a table, chairs, smokeless fire pit and hammock for guests to use at their leisure.

Other things to note
The space has keyless entry for your convenience.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3932458vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of North Fork State Wildlife Refuge, Musical Arts Center and Wonderlab Science Museum. Indiana University Bloomington and Lake Monroe are also within 9 miles (15 km).

French Country Guest House Easy access to Brown County and IU Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very comfortable guest house! The location was perfect for anyone visiting Bloomington or looking to be near Nashville. The accommodations are just as described and as shown in photos. The hosts are very responsive and provided some wonderful little extras, like locally made soaps and tasty baked goods. We hope to return on our next trip to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melynda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay! Right in between Nashville, IN and Bloomington (closer to Btown), and that worked beautifully for our last minute trip. Melissa and Mark were very communicative and they even provided a sweet surprise for our trip Everything was honestly perfect - from the beautiful shower, to the decorations and all of the amenities (the goat milk soap was divine!). We highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable stay. Had everything we needed for a weekend stay at IU. Good location and easy access to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very clean, very comfortable and great location. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Excellent place to stay1

Excellent place to stay. Hosts met us when we arrived. Everything we needed for a two-night stay was there. Enjoyed the location and privacy the vrbo gave us. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Valentine Retreat

What a beautiful place with an amazing view. Our hosts were so great and the place is immaculate, quiet with beautiful surroundings. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was th perfect location, right between Bloomington and Nashville Indiana. Our host greeted us as soon as we pulled up. The place looks exactly like it's pictured on the website, really beautiful! We really enjoyed the lazy mornings drinking our coffee out watching the beautiful scenery! They even had heart cookies waiting for us for our Anniversary. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Pleasant

Nice little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joni D.

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

Cute Cottage

Cute cottage with comfy beds and a well stocked coffee station. The hostess left birthday and anniversary cookies for us, as we were celebrating both! The natural surroundings were incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda P.

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

Beautiful Guest House

The space was welcoming and clean. Our host was very responsive and she left us homemade muffins for our morning treat. The outdoor space is relaxing and beautiful, perfect for morning coffee, or reading. Conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie S.

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

Brown County

Clean, quiet, beautiful surroundings. Property in the countryside but still close to everything you need. Homeowner, Melissa, was very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roopali G.

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

Lovely wooded cottage outside Bloomington

We were in Bloomington for our son’s graduation and had booked the cottage almost a year ahead of time. It is a lovely, well designed and beautifully appointed space but somewhat out of the way if you’re attending IU events. We also needed to call an uber a couple of times and they got lost each time. Melissa was a wonderful hostess and the whole property has been very thoughtfully designed and decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute place

Melissa was super responsive and friendly. She was considerate and had thought of all contingencies given we were visiting when hurricane Helene was passing this area. The property is located in beautiful woods and the cottage was stocked with everything we would need and more. Too bad we couldn’t enjoy the s’mores and firepit due to the rains but had a wonderful stay. Thanks Melissa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Lovely Guest House Just Outside of Bloomington

We had a great stay at this guest house just a short and easy drive outside of Bloomington. Very quiet location on a country road east on State Road 46. The guest house with 2 rooms and a full size bathroom (standup shower) was plenty of space for 2 of us as we visited our student at IU. We unfortunately did not have much time to spend in the space or using the outdoor area, as we spent most of the weekend in Bloomington, but I would recommend to anyone looking for either a close-by (non-hotel) space for the same purpose, or to just get away and have some peaceful time to yourself. Great owners who went out of their way to make sure you were welcome and everything you needed was at hand. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Weekend Retreat

It was exactly what my friends and I needed, a beautiful place to relax after a day of sightseeing and shopping. The beds were comfortable, the decor adorable, the outdoor seating quaint and so relaxing with an amazing view and you really couldn’t ask for better hosts. Everything you could possibly need was supplied. We were surprised by custom cookies that were delicious! And woke up to the most delicious and moist muffins!! I’m really hoping to get that recipe haha!! Thank you for being such a wonderful host! We loved it and my friends keep thanking me for finding your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Melissa went above and beyond to make our stay pleasurable. The property was very clean and had everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026