Simple Blessings Cabin

Entire cabin in Bloomington, Indiana

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by John Brian
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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Simple Blessings Cabin is nestled on 16 secluded acres in the rolling hills of eastern Monroe County between the IU campus and Nashville. It is a special place for 2-4 adults who want to relax and unplug in a serene setting.

The space
Just a short distance off of Highway 46, drive up the gated lane to discover this secluded retreat. The cabin is made from hand-hewn poplar logs harvested from the land in the 1970s. It has been lovingly restored to offer a kitchen with knotty hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, broken-edged granite countertops and a hammered copper sink.
The open concept flows into the living room complete with a leather couch, hickory lodge rockers and a big, comfy "cow" chair. You can relax and watch the gas-burning log stove, the 48" flat-screen TV and the many different birds that visit the feeders out the picture window.
The screened-in porch offers the perfect spot for a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a good book. There is also a 1/2 bath on the main floor. It has a front- loading washer and dryer for your convenience.
Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a full bath. The bedrooms each feature queen-size, extra gnarly, Aspen log beds from Colorado/Utah that we fell in love with! The highlight of the bathroom is the travertine tile and glass shower complete with a soothing rain-flow shower head.
We have had a lot of fun finding unique lighting, including many chandeliers, that we put throughout the cabin and all on dimmers to add to the ambiance.
"The outdoor space is such a peaceful, quiet, wooded spot." No neighbors, cars or people in sight. Deer, birds, squirrels and wild turkey abound. It is a place to reconnect with your spouse, family, friends, faith and nature.
The cabin has a good size yard with enough room to throw a football. There is also a fire pit, Adirondack chairs and some starter fire wood. You may enjoy walking the hiking trail around the property or down the lane if you want a good work out.
Simple Blessings is located about 7 miles from Bloomington and 12 miles to Brown County's Nashville. There is unique shopping, dining, horseback riding, zip-lining, Brown County State Park, Lake Monroe, Lake Lemon, or Yellowwood Park all within a 15-25 minute drive.
Bloomington is only a 15 minute drive. It has been rated one of the top cities for dining in the country! It is home to Indiana University that offers sporting and musical events all year long. The cabin would be the perfect spot for an IU game weekend, visit with your student or a trip to one of the many local wineries.
Of course, you can also just hang out at the cabin and read, cook, watch a movie, make a fire or play the many board and card games included. We installed a park-style charcoal grill so bring your burgers and briquettes! We also have a coffee maker and Keurig available for your use. NOTE: We do require a 3 night minimum for Holidays attached to weekends.

Guest access
You will have access to the whole cabin and the surrounding 16 acres.

Other things to note
• The gas log stove is seasonal and may be turned off at owner's discretion (May-September).
•Cell phone reception may be spotty.
•The cabin has internet and a smart TV with a firestick. You are welcome to log into your own streaming services.
• There is a Keurig and coffee maker in the cabin.
•There is a charcoal grill available.
•Our cabin is best-suited for adults.
• A 3 night minimum is required for holidays attached to weekends.

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What this place offers

Free street parking
48 inch TV with DVD player, Fire TV
Central air conditioning
Private backyard
Hair dryer

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Where you’ll be

Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Simple Blessings is located between Nashville and Bloomington. There is so much to do! 'Just a few suggestions....
1. Wineries: Oliver, Butler, Brown County, Salt Creek Winery and more
2. Hiking: Brown County State Park, Griffy Lake, Yellowwood State Forest, McCormick's Creek
3. Boating/kayaking/canoeing: Lake Monroe, Lake Lemon, Griffy Lake, Yellowwood State Forest
4. Biking: Brown County State Park, B-line trail
5. Zip lining: eXplore Brown County
6. Dining: Too many local eateries to name
7. IU Campus: sporting, music and auditorium events
8. Horseback riding: Schooner Valley, Brown County State Park and more
9. Seasonal Farmers Market: Bloomington
10. Shopping: Nashville is known for its numerous unique shops

Meet your host

Superhost
513 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Bloomington, Indiana

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants