Dog Friendly
This pet friendly vacation rental is located in a picturesque rural setting on a private wooded acre complete with butterfly gardens. You'll find plenty of trails to hike with your dog including beautiful Brown County State Park. NOTE: All pets must be pre-approved by the Schoolhouse Inn. Pet fee is $75 with a 2 dog limit.
Relax. Play. Enjoy
The Schoolhouse Inn provides the sense of peace, privacy and tranquility that’s just so important when you want to getaway! Imagine yourself on the back deck in the hot tub gazing at the stars or chatting by the fire pit roasting marshmallows with the kids or simply cuddling up by the fireplace with a glass of wine and a good book.
Picture Perfect Historic Getaway
You’ll find the Schoolhouse Inn to be the perfect location for a vacation. Located just 15 minutes from the Village of Nashville, 30 minutes from Indiana University and 20 minutes to Lake Lemon, you're far enough away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to enjoy fine dining, unique shopping, art galleries, music venues, hiking, fishing, wineries and distillery’s. Our central location and proximity to local attractions in the tri-city area of Nashville, Bloomington and Indianapolis makes the Schoolhouse Inn the best place to stay in Brown County.
1891 Schoolhouse Inn Photo Gallery
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Stay in Class
In the beautifully decorated great room with deck access, a wall of glass overlooks the back deck and woods as far as the eye can see. Here you can enjoy the big screen satellite TV and DVD player or curl up on the comfy leather couch and enjoy a good book and a glass of wine. The pot-bellied stove has been replaced by a gas log fireplace for rainy days and cold evenings.
Dine in Style
In the beautifully decorated great room with deck access, a wall of glass overlooks the back deck and woods as far as the eye can see. Here you can enjoy the big screen satellite TV and DVD player or curl up on the comfy leather couch and enjoy a good book and a glass of wine. The pot-bellied stove has been replaced by a gas log fireplace for rainy days and cold evenings.
Relax in Comfort
After a long day of biking or hiking, the newly renovated bath features a large walk-in tiled shower and a new custom build cabinet with loads of counter space. With the on-demand water heater, you can enjoy that hot, soothing shower for as long as you like! The large private deck features a four-person hot tub, patio table and a gas grill and firepit for your continued outdoor enjoyment. From the deck, you will enjoy wooded views all year round as each season offers a unique panorama. As bedtime approaches, up the loft-style staircase, you will find the first of two cozy bedrooms with queen-size pillow-top beds.
Explore Nashville
Nashville, Indiana is a historic and thriving artists colony where artists have been coming to paint the picturesque scenery — the mystical hills and hollers of Brown County, Indiana — since the early 19th century.
The quaint village of Nashville has hundreds of unique craft, specialty and antique shops as well as restaurants, wineries, craft beer breweries, music and theatre venues. Visitors can enjoy watching artists in galleries and craft studios throughout the back roads of Brown County, Indiana.
Nashville is also home to the the Brown County Music Center — a 2000 seat live performance venue. This indoor entertainment venue is host to world-class rock, blues, country, pop, jazz, oldies, throwback artists, and more.
You'll want to visit Hard Truth Hills. The 325 acre property features a Tasting Room and Big Woods Restaurant. Exploring the Brown County State Park where visitors come to hike, bike, swim and trailride is not to be missed.
Spectacular scenery, peaceful backroads, epic mountain bike trails along with art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants make Nashville and Brown County a very special place to come and visit over and over again. Here, there is truly something for everyone.