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Lil Black Bear Inn

3.5 star property

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Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily)
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Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily) | Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
8072 State Road 46E, Nashville, IN, 47448
  • Brown County Music Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Brown County State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Lavender )

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Lavender )

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Lavender )

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Blue Bell)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Blue Bell)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Blue Bell)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Moon Glory)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Moon Glory)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Moon Glory)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Iris)

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Iris)

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Iris)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily)

Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily) | Miscellaneous

Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite (Petunia)

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite (Petunia)

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite (Petunia)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Morning Glory)

Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Morning Glory)

Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Morning Glory)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nashville

With a stay at Lil Black Bear Inn in Nashville, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brown County State Park and Tangeman Woods. .This bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lost Lake and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Mountain Tea State Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Golf Retreat - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Brown County Playhouse - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Brown County Music Center - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Brown County State Park - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 13 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gnaw Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown County Winery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪19th Hole Sports Bar & Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brown County Steak & Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gnaw Bone Food & Fuel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Lil Black Bear Inn

Bed & breakfast in Nashville with free breakfast
Lil Black Bear Inn offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.0 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.0 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Lil Black Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 281 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Big Fun at Lil Black Bear Inn

In spite of rain coming to Brown County, my fiance' and I celebrated our 20th anniversary at Lil Black Bear Inn, located in a rustic setting. Hosts Jim and Jill couldn't have been more welcoming and gracious. Their complimentary breakfast was a thing of beauty and got our day off to a wonderful start as we dined with other folks who'd also braved the wet elements on their travels to stop at this hamlet. We're hopeful of stopping there again, as our quaint room offered us rest and relaxation with either Columbus or Nashville mere minutes away. On the immediate property, quail were frolicking as we took in the forestation with fog mingling with the rain to create a pleasurable experience we hope to return to again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot on the hill. Farm fresh breakfast was amazing. I got a double yoke egg! Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were super nice. Jim is hilarious and we loved our short stay here. We would definitely consider staying here again when we come back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far away from anything in Nashville, IN. They are just about 10 minutes east of Town. Jim and Jill were awsome folks and made the stay very welcoming. Nashville, IN is a wonderful place for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful! It is nestled in the hillside very cute! Very understanding and friendly owners. I would recommend it to anybody who is looking for a nice peaceful, quiet getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best eggs around

Great Brown County location. Hospitality was top knotch and the breakfast was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality provided, the home cooked breakfast was a treat. It was in a great location, still in the peaceful country yet close to dining, shopping, and parks. Our room was cozy, clean, and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danialle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but very clean and quiet. The breakfast was amazing. The host went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable, close to Nashville and Brown County State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim was a great host. Nice rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Basic

Too many stairs for mobility challenged. Toilet old-fashioned low basin. Needs at minimum comfort height. Ice cream chairs not built for adults or for any seating comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was courteous. Room was clean. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim was wondering and we love the home cooking for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful rustic setting, Pioneer Day nostalgia

Jim is an awesome host. Very congenial. The Jacuzzi bathtub was the best I’ve ever used. Did not love the steep stairs to get up to flights to our room nor all of the ladybugs on the ceiling though I understand what happened. We were in the middle of a forest and they were brought in to feast on an infestation of other creatures. Breakfast was good and enjoyed the company of the Mother and daughter from Chicago and South Bend. Wi-Fi was spotty and often weak so I could not get done when I needed to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property located in the woods. Leaves starting to turn for autumn. Lots of places to sit outside and enjoy the views. Enjoyed talking with our hosts and other guests at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality was first rate!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small but Great Place to Land!

James & Jill were super host. Checked us in and showed us around the place. We had full rein of the property, if we wished. The toast at breakfast was excellent along with the cook to order meal. We were quite surprised at how nice the place is and loved it's history
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, convenient location for activities in Brown County, friendly host, and excellent breakfast. 4 stars instead of 5 because the walls are a little thin, which makes you vulnerable to noise from other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024