Located in Bloomington, this guesthouse is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Monroe and Brown County State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Musical Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at IU - Student Recreational Sports Center. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Selma N. Steele State Nature Preserve - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
Lake Monroe - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Indiana University Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
Brown County State Park - 18 min drive - 21.6 km
Indiana University Bloomington - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Circle K - 8 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
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 does it cost to stay at French Country Guest House
Easy access to Brown County and IU?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Country Guest House
Easy access to Brown County and IU on 2 July 2026 start from AU$282, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Tina W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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