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The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites

3.0 star property
Peaceful garden retreat near Brown County Music Center offers a charming escape from everyday life with its picturesque outdoor spaces

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Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites offers a tranquil getaway with beautiful gardens. Steps from Brown County Music Center, guests enjoy WiFi in public areas and convenient self-parking for exploring the area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, Ensuite (Chipmunk Junction)

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Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, Ensuite (Cloud Nine)

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite (Couples Cottage) | 1 bedroom

Cottage, Ensuite (Couples Cottage)

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View (Cozy Cottage)

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Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, Private Bathroom (Girlfriends Getaway)

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  • 121 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (Heart of Nashville)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Standard Apartment, Ensuite (Sweet Suite) | 1 bedroom

Standard Apartment, Ensuite (Sweet Suite)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Twin Beds

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Bungalow, Ensuite (Sunshine Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nashville is home to The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brown County State Park and Lake Monroe. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Nashville travel guide
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Map
79 North Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN, 47448

What's nearby

  • Columbus showing mountain biking and forests as well as a small group of people
    Brown County State Park
    3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Brown County History Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brown County Playhouse
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brown County Music Center
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Hard Truth Hills
    13 min walk
  • The Chocolate Moose
    6 min walk
  • Hotel Nashville
    4 min walk

About this property

The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites

Lodge near Brown County State Park
The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Iris Cottages Suites
The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages Suites
The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites Lodge
The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites Nashville
The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites Lodge Nashville

Frequently asked questions

Is The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites located?

Situated in Nashville, this lodge is steps from Brown County History Center, Brown County Art Guild, and Brown County Playhouse. Brown County Art Gallery and Hard Truth Distilling Company are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marin Constantin Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, attentive host, in the middle of town, so walkable to shops and restaurants, clean room, easy parking, easy access to state park and wineries...just book it!
My "couples cottage".
I came solo and there is plenty to do while feeling safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay!

This is one of my favorite places to stay. I love the little cottage we stayed in. Secluded and peaceful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Best stay in Nashville

This was our best stay yet! Very clean, close to everything and staff was super helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! So clean and cozy! The decor was excellent and the towels were fluffy. Great shower and bed and we slept like babies! Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely little place! Everything is within walking distance. And don't be fooled by how firm the bed looks- you sink in just enough and it's super comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, comfortable rooms. The bathroom/shower was pretty tight in ours; not a big deal for us, but could be for others. Great location; Nashville is very walkable and Iris Garden is close to everything downtown, so it was nice to get parked on Friday and not need the car, again, until we left on Sunday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Great girls getaway

Iris Garden is on Van Buren St which is where everything is within walking distance. They offer a fire pit for and evening fire on the property with your own patios. Cottages have everything you need and Josie the owner is a sweetie, very kind and helpful. Great girls getaway! We will be back to try the Couples cottages!!!😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to all shopping and eateries. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, and we were notified early that it was ready. Was nice to have a room to sleep in that is not your normal hotel cookie cutter set up. Had a gas fired firepit out front of our room. Nice comfortable bed. This place was a couple minutes' walk to the Nashville House restaurant. You are located close to all the Nashville shops also. Would recommend The Iris Garden Cottages for anyone wanting a change in sleeping arrangements. We stayed in the couple's cottage after seeing the Shawn Cassidy concert. Which was exceptionally good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were close to dining and shopping. The room was spacious and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the eclectic atmosphere and the convenient location to EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Cute and comfy!

Came to see a concert at a venue nearby. Room was clean, cute, comfortable and close to a very charming downtown. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
took tour of most of the rooms,beautiful place,very friendly staff,explained the town great, everything just about in walking distance. we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable and in a good location to walk to shops & restaurants l
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Cute Cabin

Such a cute and quaint cabin. This had everything we needed and was exceptionally clean. Perfect location to access everywhere in downtown. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED this property. The owner was an absolute gem when she checked us in. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved this place! We stayed in the Sunshine Cabin, and it was well decorated and incredibly clean. There is some community outside areas with fireplaces as well that looked really enjoyable (it was raining during our stay so we couldn't use it). We also enjoyed how close we were to everything. We were just across the street from one of our favorite restaurants Big Woods. We will be staying there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Foghat Get away

The location is in the middle of shopping and dining options. I think the feeling that you are in your own cabin in the middle of every venue. The courtyard is inviting. The room was comfortable ,and thoughtfully decorated , with all the amenities needed. Just a "Slow Ride" away from the Brown County Music Center; we went to the Foghat Concert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway!

We stayed in the Cozy Cottage and it was so cute and cozy. It had everything we needed including a mini frig and microwave. The location is literally in the center of town and you can walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been visiting Brown County for most of my life. Having Iris Gardens right downtown is a game changer! Affordable, cozy, and convenient are the words I would use to describe our stay! We will absolutely plan future trips to Nashville with Iris Gardens in mind!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Sunset Cottage. The property is surrounded by all the little shops. It made it easy for us to walk anywhere and explore the neighborhood. And we took in a theater play at the Playhouse. This was our 2nd time and we enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Highly recommend The Iris!

We stay here at least once or twice a year. The location is amazing and the rooms are super clean and adorable. We stayed in the Sweet Suite this time. Josie is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great little place.

Was driving from the south back north, stopped off in town for a nice stop and to do some hiking nearby. This place was perfect and exceeded my expectations after the last few places I had been. The location is great, right in the small downtown area. There's a great pizza place directly across the street. This was definitely the cleanest place I've ever stayed. The cabin would be great for a solo traveler or a couple. Will be returning for a longer stay sometime in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025