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Serenity in the Woods: Your Private Escape in Brown County, Indiana

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Exterior
Exterior
Spacious living area
Gathering space
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Nashville, Indiana
  • Brown County State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Brown County Music Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Columbus, IN (CLU-Columbus Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Serenity in the Woods: Your Private Escape in Brown County, Indiana

Have you been dreaming of hiding away in the wilderness of Brown County? Well, 8 Does A Dancin’ is the perfect place to do just that! This private 23 acre property will totally immerse you in a woodland wonderland that is all your own! Be sure to keep an eye out for the deer herd grazing about as you follow the lane leading up to the house. Once there, step out and breathe in the fresh air as you enter through the front door to your home away from home. You will immediately sense the cozy, welcoming feel of this beautiful cabin!
With adorable nature-themed décor and inviting over-stuffed furniture, you will instantly be warmed by a feeling of relaxation and comfort. The couch folds out into a queen size sleeper bed, just perfect for two to get a restful nights sleep. You will all love to gather here for a cozy movie night on the large screen TV or just to enjoy a crackling fire in the huge wood-burning fireplace.
The gorgeous Brown County Stone fireplace leads all the way up to the vaulted ceilings and helps to enclose the stairs that lead to the en suite loft bedroom. This fantastic room includes a full bathroom, a king bed, and a private balcony with patio seating for your own personal view of the surrounding beauty!
Step up from the living room into the open-air kitchen/dining area. The convenient gourmet kitchen is equipped with the modern appliances and gadgets to create a feast du jour for you all to enjoy together around the large dining table.
Down a small hallway to your left, you will find your way to the second bedroom and bath. The hall bath includes a tub, just in case someone feels that a warm soak is in order. The bedroom contains a queen bed with soft linens and welcoming pillows.
Last, but certainly not least ...the sunroom! This room runs the entire width of the house and sports floor to ceiling windows, creating a continuous view of the hills and hollers that surround you. You can have a feeling of complete immersion in nature, no matter the season! Sit in comfort and watch the wildlife meander in and out of the scene or do some bird watching without having to leave your comfortable chair. This will undoubtedly be your favorite room!
You may wonder, “What will I do with all of this space and privacy?” Well. have no fear, we have you covered with all sorts of activities! Down the hill just a bit, you will find a private pond, complete with its own dock. We have provided both a canoe and a paddle boat (and yes, life jackets) that will give you hours of fun on the water! You may also enjoy the peace and quiet by filling your day with fishing. The garage has been converted into a game room/bar area for hours of indoor fun, as well! Enjoy the multiple game tables including a pool table! Even the teenagers will love it! For the older crowd, the bar area can be set up for an evening of game playing fun.
The fun doesn’t stop there! 8 Does A Dancin’ is not so far off the beaten path and is handy to many great tourist attractions around the area. Go out for the day and enjoy all that Brown County has to offer! Upon your return, you may choose to have a lovely cookout on the huge back deck. Maybe a campfire around the firepit would be nice? Then, after a long day of playing hard, a nice warm soak in the hot tub will be the perfect way to end the day.
Other amenities include an open washer and dryer set for your convenience. Come here with a group of friends or family (including the family dog) or, just the two of you for a couple‘s getaway. Whoever your vacationing partners are, 8 Does A Dancin’ is your perfect Brown County vacation destination!

**Guest Occupancy is strictly limited to 4 guests
**All pets must be pre-approved, there is a $100 per pet charge. Max 2 pets unless approval is given for additional

Property manager

Marisa Payton
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nashville

Located in Nashville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Salt Creek Golf Retreat and Hard Truth Distilling Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kidscommons Children's Museum and Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nashville, Indiana

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Golf Retreat - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Brown County State Park - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Brown County Music Center - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Brown County Playhouse - 19 min drive - 14.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gnaw Mart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casa Del Sol - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Brown County Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pine Room Tavern - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity in the Woods: Your Private Escape in Brown County, Indiana pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity in the Woods: Your Private Escape in Brown County, Indiana?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity in the Woods: Your Private Escape in Brown County, Indiana?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity in the Woods: Your Private Escape in Brown County, Indiana located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Salt Creek Golf Retreat, Brown County State Park and Lost Lake. Tangeman Woods and Brown County Music Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc O.

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

Amazing property

Beautiful new home. Gorgeous views. Modern appliances and finishes. Very comfortable beds. Hot tub was fabulous. Nespresso maker was lovely in the morning. Relaxing and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Perfect for a 2-day birthday celebration getaway getaway

My wife and I enjoyed every amenity offered - from the hot tub, to the outdoor fire pit, the sun room, the game room, and canoeing on the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diana H.

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

The Great Escape

We were in desperate need of an escape, both for serious health reasons and also because of overwhelming sad news every day. I had saved 8 Does-a -Dancing on my VRBO trip board and was delighted to find it available for two glorioius nights in February when the temps reached into the 60s! This place is outstanding! We have traveled the country and stayed in many wonderful cabins through the years, but we think this one is the best. Nothing has been overlooked to help make visitors comfortable. You will find a multitude of surprises such as a hammock, a porch swing, a game room, a tree swing and so much more! Our favorite is the hot tub and the space for spreading out both indoors and outdoors. Extra blankets, laundry pods, basic cooking seasonings, make up remover pads, huge stacks of firewood and so many other extras that are not common in other places make this property both unique and worth its price. The best place of all is outside, experiencing the solitude and peace afforded by 23 gorgeous wooded acres. We cannot recommend 8 Does a Dancing enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wooly t.

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

A Piece of Heaven!

Oh, my! What a treat! Grace and peace abound here. From the slow drive down the lane, to the fully stocked kitchen, to the inspirational wall art, this cabin was perfect in every way for a retreat from the stress and sadness of the world. The place was immaculate. In the kitchen, treats were provided as well as a professional full-stocked hot beverage bar. The fireplace and hot tub provided much needed quiet and respite time, and the game house had so many options once we were rested. Shuffleboard is a blast, who knew? The loft with its king-sized bed opened to a small furnished balcony! The cabin is smartly decorated and the wood is just gorgeous. There are plentiful large windows that look out at the leafy hillsides. The front porch, deck, and back screened porch provide wonderful places to appreciate the woods--even during freezing rain and snow. The walk down to the pond was delightful albeit it was frozen during the single-digit weather. And the final treat was filling the bird feeders with the provided bird seed!What thoughtfulness offered by this gracious host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Perfect Stay

Loved our stay with Marissa. The house is the perfect cabin in the woods with a beautiful grounds, comfortable furnishings, a cozy fireplace, welcoming porches, and thoughtful touches throughout. We particularly appreciated the considerations for dogs at the house - the gate to block off the top floor was heaven-sent! Location is wonderful as well if you're looking to get away from city an road noise. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Lovely Country Cabin

This cabin was in a beautiful location and was easy to access- they plowed the drive well after a snowstorm! It was also decorated with a cohesive vision, very country and cute. Very clean! I would recommend this cabin to someone looking to stay outside of Nashville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc O.

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

Lovely cabin

This is our second visit. I will say there was a wasp issue in the house, but management responded promptly and we hope when we go back no more wasps. We
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

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

Everything You Want

This isolated treasure in the woods of Brown County has everything you could ask for in a stay away from home and then some. The home is a beautiful, open concept timber frame house tucked back in a secluded 23 acre property. The game room had a lot of fun games, including: shuffleboard, billiards, and much more. The hot tub in the cold was absolutely amazing. This is ag great cozy stay for a couple or a family looking to take some time away in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Brought my wife here for her birthday weekend. We enjoyed every bit of our stay! Highlight for me was the fireplace. We will be back hopefully during the spring with the kids to enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen N.

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

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin in the woods. Lots of acres for roaming around and for our dogs. The house was super clean and well stocked with everything you could possibly need. We really appreciated the attention to detail. We plan to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Utopian

Beautiful! Everything you could want: peace, quiet, very secluded. Our dog loved the play toys and the outdoors. We stayed put in the modern, yet rustic home just to get away from everything. Best place we’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

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

Best Getaway

This was our second year staying at the cabin. Its perfect for our family with two little ones and dog. We love all the games, swings, and just being away from everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Beautiful property, great amenities

We will return to this lovely cabin when we can enjoy a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

Nashville long weekend getaway

Wanted a long weekend away to do some shopping in Nashville but yet have a relaxing place to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Lots of fun in Brown County

We loved our stay and everything we needed. The property is clean and was well stocked. The game room and fire pit was definitely the highlight. The only mention I would have is the primary bedroom in the loft area does not have a door. It didn’t bother us but might some others. I would definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

A terrific property

We have stayed in many homes over the years. Most of them are very good, but in rare instances do they hit every mark. 8 Does a Dancin’ is a dream property for anyone who appreciates nature, peace and quiet and a home filled with amenities and COMPLETELY equipped. We give it our highest recommendation!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc O.

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

Amazing

More than we could have hoped for. Gorgeous cabin. Great scenery and we loved the hot tub. Little extras like wine snacks and chocolate covered strawberries! We are definitely booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Getaway to brown county

Amazing amenities. We were provided with supplies that were not expected. Very thoughtful. The cabin and grounds were beautiful. Plan on returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NF R.

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

Great getaway

Very clean and lovely property for a family getaways
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Peaceful Secluded Location

Beautiful home, tucked away in Brown County. Loved the pond and game room. The host was very communicative and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Fun Retreat

This cabin is a really fun and comfortable place to get away, in a beautiful and secluded setting. My spouse and I stayed here for two nights in early August. There were so many ways to have fun that we could have stayed a week and not done them all. The house was beautiful, and filled with thoughtful touches like charging stations, Turkish towels, and snacks. The bedding was very comfortable. Communication was good, and check-in/check-out was easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

PERFECT Getaway !!!

This home EXCEEDED all our expectations! We rent 3-4 homes a year and this is now at the top of that list. We loved how private it was and had a great time fishing at the pond. The nightly campfires and hot tubbing were very relaxing. The host Marisa did an outstanding job communicating but yet was not intrusive. We love spending time in Brown County and this is now our go-to spot. We will surely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie H.

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

Wonderful in every way!

Wonderful home in a wonderful setting. Our family enjoyed our week not once leaving the cabin. We enjoyed our time cooking, canoeing and kayaking, exploring the woods, and relaxing in the hot tub. The cabin was very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Our Best Get Away Yet!

This property is amazing. Our family made so many memories during our stay - from the great game room, to days boating and fishing at the private pond. We were able to unwind and enjoy our vacation. The communication with the property manager was the best we have ever had, and it was an amazing perk to be able to have bait and firewood delivered to the cabin. The check out process was a breeze. Over all, this is one of the best cabins we have stayed at, and we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marisa Payton

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What makes this property unique

8 Does A Dancin’ is your perfect Brown County vacation destination!

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