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The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites

3.0 star property
Lodge with free parking, near Brown County State Park

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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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Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, Ensuite (Cloud Nine)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
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  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite (Couples Cottage) | 1 bedroom

Cottage, Ensuite (Couples Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
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Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cottage, Ensuite, Garden View (Cozy Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, Private Bathroom (Girlfriends Getaway)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 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)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 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) | Exterior

Bungalow, Ensuite (Sunshine Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
79 North Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN, 47448

What's nearby

  • Brown County History Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Brown County Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Brown County Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Hard Truth Hills - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪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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Meeting facility

Brown County Inn

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Brown County Inn

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

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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The Iris Garden Downtown Cottages and Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Excellent service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location, comfort, and the owners are the nicest people you will ever meet! We love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always. Very nice owners that go out of their way to ensure a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

Great Stay

The Chipmunk Cottage was very clean and roomy for 2 people. I loved that when you walked out the door, that food and shopping was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an adorable room. Very comfortable bed. We really liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Josie is awesome and so is Jodie. WE loved it and will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the sweetest little set of cabins. They need a little love but the location is perfect and the staff is wonderful. I enjoyed my stay and we’d definitely stay again if we’re in the area. I love that it’s a family run business and these kids are making their parents proud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and beautiful! Josie was very sweet and helpful. We met her brother at the gem store, also very nice and helpful! Very cool place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great. But don't go on Mondays and Tuesday lots of places closed. Go mid week.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is always comfortable there. We can either sit on the porch or go shopping. Everything is right there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parkeren was vlak voor de deur, dus makkelijk. De Sweet suite was ruim voor 2 personen. Reden voor 4 sterren bij accommodatie: suites zijn niet toegankelijk voor minder validen vanwege de vele trapjes. Wel heel gezellig!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult to find lower level unit from upper level parking in the dark. Convenient to town - felt we were a part of it. Unit was very homey but wish more than just one lamp was bright enough to read by. Very clear owners love this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The weather was above 90 with high humidity but our room was cool and comfortable. Very spacious and clean. The bed was great. We have stayed at The Iris Garden Cottages before and will again. Great location for downtown Nashville shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with amazing ppl
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property but A/C could barely cool it. Humidity seemed to win the battle, mildew aroma was present. Bathroom was incredibly small.
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

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