Hoosier Nest | 10 minutes to IU • Hot Tub • Escape

3 Bedrooms 3.0 Baths 6 Guests No Pets House in Bloomington
Kitchen with cream cabinets, speckled brown countertops, wood floors, and black appliances beneath paneled ceiling. - property
Kitchen with cream cabinets, speckled brown countertops, wood floors, and black appliances beneath paneled ceiling.
Two-story house with olive-green siding, stone accents, and a balcony overlooking a grassy yard.
Corner of the house featuring light green vinyl siding, a stone wall, and a white wooden sign with red letters.
Sitting area with pale green walls, polished hardwood floors, white couch, and three large windows with shutters.
Four metal cage pendant lights illuminate the black granite countertop and soft green walls in the kitchen.
Light blue wall displays a mounted acoustic guitar and three wood shelves holding vintage vinyl records above a white distressed console table.
Dining room with pale wood table, dark wood chairs, teal accent seats, and a decorated white fireplace.
White wooden mantel with birch logs, battery candles, red-checkered stockings, and miniature decorative trees.
Open living and dining area with polished hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and light blue walls.
Basement living room with teal walls, dark sectional, white armchairs, glass doors, and a ceiling fan with lights.
Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, beige tufted headboard, white bedding, brown carpet, and leather loveseat by windows.
Bathroom featuring a vintage-style clawfoot tub, white beadboard wainscoting, teal walls, and a walk-in shower with curtain.
Bathroom with clawfoot tub, dual sinks in cream cabinetry, black-framed mirrors, and soft green walls.
Light blue walls with white chair rail trim frame a bed featuring a weathered wood headboard and matching nightstand.
Twin beds flank a wooden nightstand with a black lamp, set against pale blue walls with white trim.
Sink area with cream cabinetry, bronze faucet, rectangular mirror with white frame, and teal-painted walls.
Upper game room with beige walls, air hockey table, small wood table and chairs by three windows, and carpeted floor.
Upper-level hallway with beige carpet, taupe walls, black metal railing with wooden handrail, and a foosball table.
Corner nook with a round wooden table holding a chess set, flanked by two red leather-upholstered chairs.
Bathroom with cream-colored vanity and sink, black faucet fixtures, tiled floor, and white striped shower curtain.
Grassy backyard bordered by tall trees with autumn foliage beside a two-story house featuring stone and beige siding.
White barn-style structure with a metal roof, wooden porch featuring a swing, bench, and hammock, surrounded by autumn trees.
Sunlight filters through autumn leaves along a dirt path winding through dense forest foliage.
Outdoor hot tub with black cover and steps, set on a gravel pad beside green vinyl siding.
From:$161 per night

Property Details

THIS UNIT IS PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY HILLS O' BROWN VACATION RENTALS.
NO PETS
Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas are 3 night minimum Holidays.
Must be 24 years old or older to book

Just 10 minutes from Indiana University, this peaceful Monroe County retreat gives guests the best of both worlds: convenient access to Bloomington and IU, plus the privacy and relaxation of a wooded countryside escape. Whether you’re visiting for an IU game weekend, campus tour, graduation, family visit, or a quiet southern Indiana getaway, this spacious home offers a comfortable place to gather, unwind, and enjoy time together. Tucked along a scenic wooded hillside, the property feels private and secluded while keeping you close to IU, downtown Bloomington, Lake Monroe, and about 20 minutes from Nashville in Brown County.

Inside, the two-story home is designed for easy group stays, family trips, and relaxed weekends away. The main level features a bright sunroom, spacious eat-in kitchen, dining room for shared meals, comfortable living room with Smart TV, fiber internet, and a full bathroom for added convenience. Upstairs, all three bedrooms offer restful spaces to recharge after a busy day exploring Bloomington or cheering on the Hoosiers. The king primary suite includes a clawfoot tub and separate shower, while the queen bedroom and twin bedroom share a hall bathroom. A small game area with air hockey and a checker table adds a fun bonus for families, kids, or casual evenings in.

The outdoor spaces make this home especially inviting. Step out to the patio to enjoy the private hot tub, fire up the charcoal grill, or gather around the fire pit under the stars. The large yard offers room to relax, while a short wooded trail leads to scenic views beyond the trees. Guests can also enjoy the covered deck near the barn or the upper-level deck overlooking the yard and surrounding woods. With contactless check-in, fiber internet, a private hot tub, peaceful outdoor spaces, and a convenient location near Indiana University and Bloomington, this Monroe County getaway is a welcoming home base for IU weekends, family visits, outdoor adventures, and relaxing trips to southern Indiana.

Nearby Attractions & Things to Do

This Bloomington-area cabin offers a peaceful getaway with convenient access to some of southern Indiana’s favorite attractions. Spend the day exploring Indiana University, downtown Bloomington’s restaurants, shops, and entertainment, or outdoor recreation at nearby Monroe Lake. Guests can also visit the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center, enjoy scenic drives through the Brown County area, explore Brown County State Park, or take a day trip to downtown Nashville for shops, galleries, wineries, live music, and seasonal events.

Nearby attractions, restaurants, tours, entertainment, and activities are independently operated and are not included with the rental unless specifically stated. Availability, pricing, hours, and reservations may vary.

Key Features

• Peaceful Monroe County retreat near Indiana University
• Secluded hillside setting with wooded views
• Just 10 minutes to IU campus and 20 minutes to Nashville, IN
• Ideal for game days, campus visits, and family getaways
• Private property with multiple outdoor living spaces
Contactless check in available

Sleeping & Layout (Sleeps 2–6)

3 bedrooms | 3 full bathrooms
1 King bed (primary suite)
1 Queen bed
2 Twin beds
• Bedrooms located on the upper level

Interior Highlights

• Bright sunroom on main level
• Comfortable living room with Smart TV
• Spacious layout for gathering & relaxing
• Full bathroom on main level
• Upper-level game area with air hockey & checker table

Kitchen & Dining

Large eat-in kitchen
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Keurig & drip coffee maker
• Dining room for shared meals
• Easy access to outdoor patio & grill

Outdoor Amenities

Private 4-person hot tub
• Patio with charcoal grill
• Large open yard with fire pit
• Short wooded trail with scenic views
• Covered deck area near barn (barn interior off-limits)
• Upper-level deck overlooking yard & woods

Entertainment & Comfort

Fiber internet (bring your own streaming accounts)
• Heat & central air
• All bed & bath linens provided

Location Highlights

• Peaceful Bloomington-area cabin setting
• Close to Indiana University & downtown Bloomington
• Near Monroe Lake for boating, fishing & outdoor recreation
• Easy access to restaurants, shops & local entertainment
• Visit the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center
• Day-trip friendly to Brown County & downtown Nashville

Good to Know

• No pets
• No smoking
• No phone
4WD or AWD recommended in inclement weather
• 3-night minimum for major holidays
• Check-in: 4:00 PM
• Check-out: 11:00 AM

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Amenities

Cleaning Protocols

  • Contactless check-in and checkout is available

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Television

Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heat
  • Game Room
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet - Hi Speed
  • Internet - Wifi
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided

Flexcation

  • Free wifi

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing

Location

  • Rural

Outdoor

  • Charcoal Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Hot Tub

Safety

  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Police Emergency Contact
  • Smoke Detector

Themes

  • Family
  • Luxury
  • Romantic

Availability

Location

3300 Boltinghouse Lane
Bloomington, Indiana Open in Maps

Policies

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES
- Cancellations of a confirmed reservation must be made by the Guest who made the original reservation, not a representative of that Guest.
- Reservations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the arrival incur a cancellation fee equal to 10% of the total charges before tax, plus the $30 handling fee.
- Reservations cancelled 8-14 days prior to arrival, you lose the deposit paid as per “Reservations section (b)” above
- Reservations cancelled within 7 days of the arrival, there is NO REFUND!
- When within 14 days of arrival, the reservation cannot be shortened or moved.
- When within 7 days of arrival, reservations cannot be changed or altered. No exceptions.

Deposit Policy

RESERVATIONS
#1 - The remaining balance will be due 7 days prior to check-in and will be automatically charged to the card on file. If you want a different charge card used for this balance, please notify us before this balance is charged.
#2 - Refunds are not issued due to inclement weather, snow or acts of God that are out of our control.

Guest Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Based on 19 reviews

Review data

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89%

4 star reviews

11%

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Recent reviews

by Review from Airbnb Guest #332179

04/26/2026

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great stay at this gorgeous property. Exactly like the photos and very clean. Would definitely stay here again!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #306255

08/01/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Peaceful, secluded, beautiful house and property.
Definitely recommend
We did had an issue with the refrigerator but they were very responsive and had it fixed with in an hour from calling and even brought mini fridge just in case. Important to fully read the listing description on what’s provided and recommended to bring. Also the details about the driveway (long, steep, gravel) advise for a awd or 4x4.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #280912

11/15/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Patty and the management office were very communicative, responsive and helpful when I had to communicate. Location was great and quiet! The long uphill winding driveway was as expected. We saw deer roam our property each day, very serene! Overall, the property was clean. The kitchen had a section of lady bugs that found their way in, but they didn't bother us at all and there was a write-up about them being present. One bathroom upstairs was mostly clean, however there were leftover hairs found in the sink and shower/tub (property from the cleaning towels or clothes), but we were able to wash them away just fine before 1st use. Plenty of space indoors for three generations of adults to enjoy for the Indiana/Michigan football game weekend! Beds were very comfortable and shower pressure was decent. Overall, we'd stay at Hoosier's Nest again!

New Review

by Jennifer

04/23/2024

5 out of 5 stars

I felt it was perfect information. I did not need to panic because all details were provided. We loved our stay ! As well as love the company Hills O’Brown Vacation Rentals !

by Review from Airbnb Guest #230172

11/06/2023

5 out of 5 stars

The Hoosier Nest lived up to it's name! A nice scenic location with great views all around, this was the perfect location for our football game weekend. Although you'd think you were way off the beaten path, we were still able to get a quick Uber ride down to Bloomington for the game. The interior had plenty of wide open space and easily met the needs of the 5 of us. Would definitely look to stay here again on a future visit.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #227968

10/24/2023

4 out of 5 stars

The Hoosier Nest was a good place, very neat and clean and a nice secluded spot! We had a little issue with the wifi but it eventually came on - the TV was not connected to the wifi but we had a cord to connect our computer to get into our streaming services. Patty was very responsive to messages, which I appreciated. Overall a good stay and would definitely recommend, beautiful with the fall leaves!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #207957

07/18/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We loved our time at this home. Patty was very responsive and helpful.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #197101

04/16/2023

5 out of 5 stars

If you're looking for a peaceful and joyous time spent with friends or family... Hoosier Nest is the place to stay! Make sure you visit Oliver Winery, located 8 minutes away from your stay. Everything about this airbnb was a dream- beautiful property and spacious home. We'll be back for fall colors!!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #173591

10/11/2022

5 out of 5 stars

the hoosier nest was a great place for a fee friends to get together for homecoming weekend! the only thing was it was quite difficult to get up the steep gravel driveway but overall the place suited our needs very well

New Review

by Angie

09/27/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Good morning! We have always had a great experience with you guys. Booking and check in has been a smooth process.
We stayed in the Hoosiers Nest this past weekend. It was great! We went for a moms weekend away. It is secluded, open, spacious and had plenty of space. The driveway was a doozie but once you got up, it was great. We will definitely look at the availability of the Hoosier's Nest when we book next year.

New Review

by Nathan

06/20/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We loved our stay at Hoosier Nest! All of the information sent prior to our arrival was much appreciated and very helpful.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #154117

05/30/2022

4 out of 5 stars

The property was listed in Nashville, however I didn't find out until check in that the property was in fact 40 minutes outside of Nashville. The driveway to the property was horrendous, it's quite steep and all gravel. There could have been more towels, and there was no firewood. Could use some blinds on the windows upstairs so there is less daylight in the morning.

On the plus side, the location is beautiful and very peaceful. The house was clean and the beds comfortable. Plenty of space. It's well decorated and well lit. It wasn't buggy at all and I loved feeling isolated in my own little bubble in the woods.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #151810

05/10/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Hoosier Nest is right! you drive up a long steep hill and you don't know what to expect. So exciting! At the end of the drive is a beautifully decorated home and charming barn, which would be amazing for a small wedding and reception! The home is large and well thought out. The kitchen was perfect to just hang out, cook, eat, and talk. We stayed on graduation weekend and the price was excellent for Bloominton. Plus, is was so quiet. All you could hear were the birds. Will stay again when visiting!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #150114

04/26/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing house! So clean and spacious. Tons of yard space and activities. Definitely recommend!

New Review

by Robin

04/12/2022

5 out of 5 stars

The Hoosier Nest was absolutely fantastic! Beautifully decorated, clean and tons of space. The property was stunning!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #142993

02/21/2022

5 out of 5 stars

What a great experience we had at Hoosier Nest!! We had the time of our lives! Definitely such a great time. Always quick to answer and help!!! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #113287

06/22/2021

5 out of 5 stars

We loved our stay at this Cabin! The beds were comfortable, the deck and kitchen were great for cooking dinners, and it was stocked with everything you would need. Was very accommodating for our family, newborn, and our dogs.
Be mindful of the small, winding roads to get to the cabin. But perfect location to all shops and secluded!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #104379

04/19/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Secluded cabin about 20 mins from the Brown County shops. Perfect for families!

New Review

by Anonymous

04/09/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful! Loved the location. Beautiful house, well appointed and very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

from $161 / night

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