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Lil Black Bear Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Nashville with free breakfast

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Lil Black Bear Inn offers a peaceful escape with seasonal garden views. Guests enjoy free WiFi, relax in the spa tub after exploring, and savor homemade breakfasts. Attentive staff ensures a homey feel. The property also provides wedding services for special occasions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Blue Bell)

Superior Triple Room, Ensuite (Blue Bell)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Lavender )

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (Lavender )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Lily)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Trundle Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Moon Glory)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Moon Glory)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Morning Glory)

Superior Triple Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Morning Glory)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite (Petunia)

Deluxe Triple Room, Ensuite (Petunia)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Iris)

Basic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View (Iris)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8072 State Road 46E, Nashville, IN, 47448

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Golf Retreat - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 10 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Brown County Music Center - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Brown County State Park - 11 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Brown County Playhouse - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harrison Lake Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gnaw Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Styx Basement - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Black Hole - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Lil Black Bear Inn

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a hot tub at Lil Black Bear Inn. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lil Black Bear Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.0 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lil Black Bear Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lil Black Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Lil Black Bear Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lil Black Bear Inn located?

Situated in Nashville, this bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lost Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tangeman Woods and Mountain Tea State Forest. Bear Wallow Distillery and Touch the Earth Natural Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Lil Black Bear Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Jetted tub was perfect as was the king bed. The property had a wetland and we saw a heron on the first day! Breakfast was super tasty and the owners were informative, enjoyable, and fun to talk to!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Robert

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

Edward

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Awesome

The stay was great and the owners were great people can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very pretty country setting with nature all around and short distance to downtown Nashville. Great place great owners!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a B&B not an Inn. An old house conversion in the woods which was a great location. I prefer being able to control the temperature in my space due to heat sensitivity. Breakfast is served only at 9 AM. We woke up early and needed to leave at 8:30 a.m. We got coffee, but nothing to eat. I would’ve been happy with some toast, boiled eggs, and yogurt. The breakfast time was nonnegotiable. I guess I need a little more flexibility and control of my time and space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, clean, and cozy. Jim was great, talked to us about the property, showed us everything, and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Nostalgia in Nashville

Greatly enjoyed our stay! Will stay there again when in the area. Owner very attentive to needs of guests. Breakfast was fantastic. Enjoyed the rustic, homey feel of the property!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and courteous owner, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and good for our one night stay. Jim was very easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Property could use some updating. Room was confy and up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was our honey moment. It was very nice staff was excellent. Breakfast was the most wonderful breakfast ever. If we had questions on names after saying to answer answer it was a very lovely place we'll be going back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint and convenient to the concert I attended. The host was helpful and communicated well. Must love bacon! Breakfast was yummy and I enjoyed dining with the other guests. Bacon was plentiful and everything smelled of it, even my clothes when I left : )
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my husband and I first time at a b&b.We had a wonderful experience.Jim was very friendly and accommodating.breakfast was great.The hot tub was wonderful and the tub in the room was great the jets were strong.The room was clean and had everything we needed.very relaxing just wished we would have book for longer we will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jim and Jill are amazing we didn’t get to talk with Jill much but Jim was wonderful to work with They make a killer breakfast and make us feel at home with family!! Thank you so Much for allowing us to enjoy your home and hospitality!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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

Home away.

This was our 2nd stay at Lil black bear inn. It was even more delightful than our 1st stay. Jim and Jill were excellent hosts. Breakfast both days were fantasticly delicious. Jim is humble, great sense of humor, always available. We will come back for another visit next year. It is our home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent place to stay!

Everything was excellent except for the bed. The bed was really soft and I felt like I sank into it making it hard to move once laying on it. Otherwise they are fantastic. Jim and Jill cook breakfast for everyone and cook your eggs to your liking. Scrambled eggs are EGGcelent! Peaceful sanctuary by the pond is great too. Loved the property and the inn. My first Bed and Breakfast experience and the only negative was the bed but I still slept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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