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The Sanctuary 14 acres w/ private pond/trails in beautiful Brown County

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Living area
Pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8264.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Morgantown, IN
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Brown County Music Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Brown County State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Columbus, IN (CLU-Columbus Municipal)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk house

4 Single Beds

The King

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

The queen

1 Queen Bed

The queen

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Sanctuary 14 acres w/ private pond/trails in beautiful Brown County

Come and enjoy a getaway from the busy world to a quiet home in the woods. You can enjoy the large gathering room overlooking a beautiful pond that is surrounded by trees. Take a ride on the paddle boat and throw your fishing line in to catch catfish, bluegill, and wide mouth bass. Eleven acres of trails make for a nice nature walk. In the cold , you can enjoy your cup of coffee by the fireplace that's in the large room we call, The sanctuary. In the hot summers you will be able to go swimming in the pond. If you enjoy kayaking, we have a kayak you can take out and experience a relaxing time on the water. This is not just a vacation home but it is a vacation destination. This is a getaway for any seasons. The Brown County fall season is something everyone should experience and this the perfect property to take it all in.

Guests will enjoy staying at our place The Sanctuary. We have a beautiful house where each bedroom has its own bathroom. The gathering space is a great place to relax, look out the windows and door by the fire. Take your drinks outside to the large porch and deck. You can sit in a rocking chair or have dinner on the large table on the porch. We live close to a Dollar General. Nashville is a 10 minute drive and is full of shopping, eating and exploring.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$100 pet fee is required per pet
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Morgantown

Morgantown is home to this holiday home. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Morgantown, IN

What's nearby

  • Brown County Playhouse - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Brown County History Center - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Brown County Music Center - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Brown County State Park - 16 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Truth Hills - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brozinni Pizzeria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Heritage Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Moose - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary 14 acres w/ private pond/trails in beautiful Brown County pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary 14 acres w/ private pond/trails in beautiful Brown County ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary 14 acres w/ private pond/trails in beautiful Brown County ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary 14 acres w/ private pond/trails in beautiful Brown County located?

Set in Morgantown, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Leaky Lake, Sweetwater Lake and Mountain Tea State Forest. Brown County Playhouse and Brown County History Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

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

Girls Weekend

We loved the house and property, plenty of room for all 10 of us. Wish we could have stated longer. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Amazing home in an amazing location

This was the second time that my group of girlfriends stayed here for a girls’ weekend. The house is on a beautiful piece of land and has a perfect set up for a gathering of friends. The homeowners are amazing - very responsive and helpful. We’re already planning to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellie H.

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

Milestone Birthday Celebrations

The Sanctuary was midway for all of us to meet and so glad we picked it!! The property is amazing!! We are already talking about going back. The kitchen has everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

High school club senior trip

Our group enjoyed the size of the home & the amenities. The home is very well stocked with every conceivable need. Lovely private grounds & peace & quiet. My 2nd trip & I’m going again next spring. Best rental I’ve ever used. These hosts do an amazing job with their property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Coffee Ladies

Very nice location to Nashville shops, we enjoyed our quite stay. Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

Wonderful Retreat

Our family of 8 gathered from San Diego, Atlanta, and Cincinnati to celebrate parents 70th anniversary. The home is spacious with 4 private bedrooms and baths (even the bunk room was comfortable). Check in was easy and the home was clean, kitchen stocked with essentials and more, living and dining areas easily accommodated us. The location is convenient to tours of Columbus architecture, downtown Nashville and to both entrances of Brown County State Park as well as a rural drag strip with local color. We enjoyed the fire pit and a meandering one mile hike through the 14 acre woods. Runners will appreciate low traffic roads and rolling hills with shady tree lined sections. I'd like to return with our kids and grandkids.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Kappa Delta alums get together

From around the country! Great time. Loved the proximity to the Farm House restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Relaxing Friend Time

We r a group of 4 couples who recently stayed in the aptly named “Sanctuary “ for a 3day, 3 night yearly get-together. The property is very beautiful & relaxing with the pond & sweeping back yard providing excellent views from the 2 porches. The home was very accommodating, well stocked and clean. 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Super easy checkin and out, seating for all 8 of us whatever room or area we were in. Large kitchen for cooking. The owners were extremely responsive. This was the perfect property for us to rent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

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

Truly a Sanctuary

The home and property were beautiful and peaceful. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults. Plenty of space for everyone. Clean, comfortable, well stocked and maintained. Location is just 10 minutes to town but still tucked away. The covered porch was perfect with a great view of the lake and property. We all loved it and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

The best vacation house of all time

The hosts were incredible, the house was incredible. I really can’t put into words what a great experience we had. It’s all thanks to the hosts. We can’t thank you enough for everything and we plan to come back next year if you’ll have us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great spot!

Our family loved watching the rain from the front porch! This house was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Very nice spot for time with the family

We enjoyed the fishing, walks in the woods, Nashville, s'mores by the fire pit, and just sitting on the beautiful porch watching birds. Plenty of room for my wife and I to host our adult children and their spouses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Great property and hosts

The Sanctuary is an amazing rental. Four bedrooms, four baths, a pond, a playground, and more. The hosts are very attentive to detail and responsive to little problems that might occur. Very highly recommended—but save me a return date!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Family Weekend

Gorgeous doesn’t even begin to describe how amazing this property is. Host was amazing and super helpful. Already want to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Gathering 2024

The property is so beautiful and we all loved the house. There were 9 of us staying there and the house is very spacious with areas for toddler play time, card games, dining, a very nice kitchen and beautiful living room that has gorgeous views of the pond and woods. The boys had a great time fishing too. They caught blue gill, catfiish and we think a crappie. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli H.

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

Family Christmas Gathering

We had a wonderful time at The Sanctuary celebrating Christmas with family. It was spacious and beautifully-decorated. The great room was perfect for gathering everyone together to open gifts and watch a Christmas movie. Mary and Josh were were great hosts and were quick to respond to any questions that we had. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quincy W.

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

Great time and area!

Nice and secluded. Had a great time with all the open space for our family to enjoy. There were some areas that could have been cleaned a little better. Snacks up under the couch, etc
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

RENEE S.

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

Beautiful place

Wow… if you are thinking about going to Brown Co, IN, you definitely want this place. The most clean place I’ve ever stayed. The whole setting was absolutely Perfect! Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Family Get a Way

This hidden property is amazing. We had a great stay! Clean!! Fun and amazing views Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Wonderful getaway

Property is amazing! House is best rental we’ve ever stayed in. Hosts are responsive, and house was everything the listing shows & states plus more. Will definityly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

connie o.

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

Indy Family Visit

Beautiful grounds. Great for family visit. Lots of room for different ages, games, and quiet conversations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Weekend Getaway

Having an awesome time is an understatement. I cannot explain in words of how magnificent this property is. From fishing, kayaking, paddleboats, wrap around porch with lots of chairs, grilling, and a beautiful pond. The views are breathtaking. This was our first stay here, and it most certainly wont be our last. If you're in need of an awesome time, along with a weekend getaway, "The Sanctuary " is where it's at! The owner's are awesome as well. We didn’t get to meet them, but I felt like we did just through the VRBO messenger. Again thank you all so much for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Judy G.

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

Beautiful property

The house and property is beautiful. We enjoyed fishing the pond and the pedal boat. The bedding and towels were clean and nice. I did contact the owner about the cleanliness of the home. The clean team are cutting a lot of corners. The owner lives out of town and was unaware. She was apologetic and said she would take care of it for the next renters! Otherwise we had a great time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Peaceful and beautiful scenery!

Our stay at The Sanctuary was wonderful! There were seven of us and there was plenty of room. (Something to note, the bunk room beds are better suited for kids and not for adults with back problems). The sheets were soft and the beds were comfortable in the bedrooms with the big beds. There were plenty of bathrooms so no one had to wait to shower. With two sitting areas and a large dining area, there is plenty of room to visit, watch tv or play games. Lots of games are provided in case you forget to bring some. The kitchen has lots of dishes for eating and cooking and a nice grill outside. Outside is a generous front porch with rockers and a swing that make soaking up the sights and sounds of nature the best part of the day. Outside is a nice play area and at the ponds our group did lots of fishing and canoeing. There is a nice big fire pit. I would suggest bringing your own things for starting a fire. There is plenty of things for kindling but no way to cut it. There is a lighter and sticks to roast marshmallows provided. The hosts proved a wonderful basket with s’mores ingredients as well as syrup and pancake mix. We would come back to the Sanctuary 100%. This is a great place for family get togethers, small retreats, board gaming groups or girl’s weekends. You won’t be sorry!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Your host

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Hello my name is Josh and am married to my beautiful wife Mary and have 5 kids. We started a nonprofit ministry 20 years ago and travel the world helping those in need at orphanages, inner city, homeless and many other things. Our desire is to be an amazing host as we have stayed in many homes in the past 20 years

Why they chose this property

From the moment we saw the scene we fell in love. The walk through the woods with all the trails is so relaxing. As is fishing in the middle of the pond in a boat and catching fish after fish.

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