When you stay at this cottage in Unionville, you'll be 14 minutes by car from Lutheran Hills Lake. .This cottage is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Indiana University Bloomington and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Lake Monroe.
Indiana University Bloomington - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
Hard Truth Distilling Company - 30 min drive - 23.8 km
Brown County Music Center - 30 min drive - 24.5 km
Brown County State Park - 32 min drive - 26.4 km
Restaurants
Port Hole Inn - 3 min walk
Musgrave Orchard - 30 min drive
Figtree Gallery & Coffee Shop - 16 min drive
Russell Road Racquet Club - 15 min drive
Vigilant Eats - 19 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lemon Lift, house on the shores of Lake Lemon near Bloomington and Nashville IN.
This old lake house sits on a hill at lakefront overlooking the greatest expanse of the lake from the living room and upper deck. It’s a short 11 mile drive to both Bloomington and Nashville Indiana. Bring your boat or use our kayaks at the house. Most of all bring your dog, we love dogs. There is a shared dock. We keep a boat there and occasionally come to use it. There is room for a boat on the other side of the dock.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Lake Lemon Guest Houses
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Lemon Lift, house on the shores of Lake Lemon near Bloomington and Nashville IN. Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
J G I.
8 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Weekend
My sister lives in Illinois and I live in Ohio, so we met in Indiana. We loved the porch, all of the windows overlooking the lake, and the overall brightness of the house. We weren’t interested in shopping, wineries or nightlife, so can’t speak to those things in the area but it was a perfect place to hang out and catch up. Very relaxing!
J G I.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Suzanne D.
30 Oct 2024
Just okay
Location is great. The yard was covered in hickory nuts making it hard to walk. Plus, my car was damaged from the falling nuts, nowhere else to park but under the tree. The kitchen only had small sauce pans, and one small skillet-Had to go to town to buy a pot to cook dinner for my family. Only one roll of toilet paper for three days days
Suzanne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Friends Weekend
My best friend from high school and I stayed the weekend and it was great! The owner popped in on Saturday and we had a wonderful chat She was very welcoming to me, my friend and my dog. Check in and check out were both easy-peasy. Lakefront location was excellent and accommodations were cozy, homey and super inviting. Would definitely rent again!
Wendy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stacy T.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for the occasion
Came with my hubby and dog. The view is beautiful. My family lives nearby and we were doing a burial ceremony for my father who passed a year ago. It was the perfect place to gather and grill while the kids swam and kayaked. Would definitely stay again
Stacy T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Stephanie I.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Weekend Getaway
We had a nice stay at this eclectic cottage on Lake Lemon. Perfect to catch up and float out front off the pier.
Stephanie I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary G., Pekin Indiana
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pets
We dont travel without our 2 dogs. This location allowed both to stay. This is very important to us.
Mary G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Denise T.
8 July 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake location
Porch perfect for relaxing and the view was wonderful. My only concern was the cleanliness of the floors and refrigerator.
Denise T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice R.
24 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Eclipse weekend
Grateful that the price was not jacked up for the eclipse weekend like so many others. Overall the place is great. Just know that there is no dishwasher and that the previous tenants many not have been great dishwashers.
Janice R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Jennifer C., Bartlett, IL
30 Nov 2023
Weekend stay
Sufficient for a 2 day stay.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Savannah S.
30 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Very relaxing, perfect little space of paradise. My husband and I spent Thanksgiving ‘23 there with our 4 fur kids. They loved the space as much as we did. Owner was super nice and very responsive if we needed anything. Already trying to plan our next getaway
This pet friendly lodging was perfect for our needs. The hostess is attentive and considerate.
Celeste
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan K.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
two day trip
Enjoyed the excellent lake view, and convenience of the location. The place has a happy character. Kitchen and bath are good. The neighborhood is chill. Had a good stay!
Ryan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
John S.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation.
My family stayed here for the weekend and loved it. Much better than we expected because I didn't realize there was outdoor furniture. The upper deck was beautiful in the morning. We spent our time swimming and floating. The firepit was nice also. We will definitely return. Thank you, Sura, for making us feel welcome!!
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexis B.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful corner lake house on Lake Lemon
I booked a last minute stay at the lake house to spend the weekend with family when I was back home visiting. It was a fabulous decision - a secluded slice of Lake Lemon. We loved our stay and plan to return as many times as possible.
It was 20 minutes from downtown Nashville/Brown County, great location & lots of back roads. The majority of our time was spent outside on the the wrap around deck with rocking chairs that looks out onto the lake with a dock. The lower deck has kayaks, a hammock, & seating with plenty of opportunities to spend quality time. If you need a pet-friendly or family friendly getaway I absolutely recommend this place. My dogs loved running around the yard & hanging out with us in the cabin.
Sura was extremely nice and accommodating. I did lock myself out by accident & she was more than kind and helpful. I would add the GPS was trying to take me down the road it took me some time to find the house because it's technically on Shore Club Drive so at first it was a little hard to find but once I did, I didn't want to leave. Thank you, Sura!
Alexis B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Aug 2023
Just so so
First I knew from pictures it was a bit outdated but we thought no big deal . We felt the few glasses that were there didn’t seem to be very clean, so we just washed before use, but we were sitting on patio enjoying our selves and what do you know the owner popped in and her first comments were wow been here several times and you all haven’t been here . And I was like ok but why was she checking in made small talk for a bit just thought it was a bit off I have never had the owner just pop in on us , if your planning on cooking at all might want to take a large skillet for cooking pots and pans are far and few to cook for 4 ,for she was nice about the tray that slipped out of microwave on me and shattered she didn’t charge . For the price I felt it was a bit overpriced for it could use a lot of tlc we all felt like we paid so we could dock our boat
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael W., Anderson, In
5 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
nice older home perfect for a fishing getaway
Very clean. comfortable and cozy, and the outdoor porch overlooks the water.
Michael W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Brian P.
25 June 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
More than adequate.
Worked out just fine.
Brian P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne J.
10 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Weekend Getaway
This property is perfectly located for outings to Nashville and/or Bloomington. Our dogs absolutely loved it there. This is a clean, well-maintained property that we look forward to returning to in the future!
Suzanne J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Holly R.
6 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint restful retreat
Delightful, quaint, and old fashioned Lake House. Very clean and very charming. Everything anyone could need was there and in good working order. The porch was huge, the fire pit was fun, and the sunrises/sunsets were breathtaking. The beds were extremely comfortable. I would gladly stay there again. My two Westies loved being welcomed with us.
Holly R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Kristin N.
25 Oct 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
We will not be back
We arrived on Wednesday and the property was cluttered at the side entrance. There were dirty wash clothes in the tub and the kitchen sink. The floors did not look like they had been swept. When we were ready to leave for dinner we called the owner to ask where a key was to lock the door and she acted like it was a weird request and reported she does not lock the doors but there was a key there. She would not tell me the location of the key. Luckily we found it. The next day, the owner showed up unannounced. She did not state her name but rather stood in the living room making small talk about the dogs and then she left. The following day we cleaned the home and left. Once I made it back home I realized I forgot my computer charger. I sent the owner a text asking if she had seen one and she said no but there were other people checked in. The following day she sent me a picture of my computer charger laying on a dirty floor. I asked if she would mail it to me and I would pay her for shipping. She acted like this was not a possibility and joked that I could make another 2 hour trip down there and stay and at that time pick up my charger. I basically told her to forget it and I would drive 2 hours the following day to pick it up. On top of all of this, this was not the original house we wanted. She moved us and reported it was because this house was more kid friendly… my kids are almost 13. They didn’t need toys. There was a reason I chose the other house over this one . We will not be back.
Kristin N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
4/10 Poor
Doug W., Greenwood
5 Oct 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty and bad plumbing
Plumbing all backed up and had to be moved to another house. Better but not by much.
Doug W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert W.
28 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway from the city
The scene was very peaceful and tranquil at the Lemon Lift! The host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had! Will definitely stay again.