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Lil Black Bear Inn

3.5 star property

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A green building with a balcony, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A green house with a balcony, a wooden gazebo, and two chairs outside.
A park with a paved path, a bench, and a picnic table.
A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted above a fireplace, a dresser, and a door labeled "LADY".
A fireplace with a television mounted above it.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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8072 State Road 46E, Nashville, IN, 47448
  • Place, Bear Wallow Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tangeman Woods
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Brown County State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

A white door with a wooden sign that reads "Bluebell."

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Blue Bell)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A door with a wooden sign that reads "Lavender."

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Lavender )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily)

Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A wooden sign with the text "Moon Glory" and decorative vines.

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Moon Glory)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A wooden door with a sign that reads "Morning Glory."

Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Morning Glory)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A door with a sign that reads "Petunia" and a small floral decoration.

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite (Petunia)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A wooden sign with the word "IRIS" and purple flowers.

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Iris)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Nashville

At Lil Black Bear Inn, you'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Lost Lake and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Tangeman Woods. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and wedding services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Nashville B&B you'll find Brown County State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Bear Wallow Distillery - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Tangeman Woods - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Mountain Tea State Forest - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Touch the Earth Natural Area - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Brown County State Park - 8 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gnaw Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Firebird Tap House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harrison Lake Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Styx Basement - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Lil Black Bear Inn

Lil Black Bear Inn offers its guests a garden. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Nashville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Lil Black Bear Inn offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

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

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.0 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lil Black Bear Inn?

Yep, Lil Black Bear Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Lil Black Bear Inn?

As of 11 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lil Black Bear Inn on 12 Aug 2026 start from NZ$267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lil Black Bear Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is available at Lil Black Bear Inn.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lil Black Bear Inn?

No, Lil Black Bear Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lil Black Bear Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Lil Black Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 338 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Host, perfect location. Wish we had more time to explore
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay! Our room was perfect for a long getaway weekend and breakfast was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was friendly and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay and we took our dog and we were satisfied with everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and home cooked breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a wonderful, quiet stay, great hosts, and a very generous breakfast was served!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Felt like we were staying with friends. Nice Quiet , private , easy to find . Beautiful views especially from the dining room, which has a balcony overlooking the woods. We would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B. Great Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Friendly host, nice quiet homey house in the woods. Great free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a nights stay ! Great host excellent breakfast 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great little jewel and great hosts!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was amazed at this place, the host was friendly and good homemade breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

PAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean ,cozy room, nice tree view from back. Great breakfast.nice hot tub after a long race. Quick drive to park and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Great place!

Great location and Jim couldn’t be nicer. It was so nice to stay at this location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brad

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

August weekend

Quaint place to stay, very close and easy to get to different activities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire experience was a first for us at a bed and breakfast - breakfast was very good, host very nice - good place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Our room looked out at the woods so it was great for the fall foliage. Jim was a great host. Room was clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend checking this place out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here. Great hospitality and beautiful rooms. The entrance was easy to miss from the highway tho.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint with a lot of scenery! The breakfast was amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were very friendly and accommodating. Property suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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