Peaceful Country Setting Off the Beaten Path Close to Everything

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New fence. 6 foot tall on sides and front. 4 foot in back for woods viewing

Elm house driveway and new 6 foot privacy fence

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Unionville, IN

Indiana University Bloomington
‪20 min drive‬
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
‪22 min drive‬
Oliver Winery
‪25 min drive‬
Bloomington, IN (BMG-Monroe County)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Each of the 3 bedrooms has a queen size bed. 2 full bathrooms. Master bedroom has a balcony with a view of the forest and wildlife ponds. Two double and one single futon in addition to one large couch and two love seats. Fully furnished kitchen. 52' TV with laserdisck (300+ titles), DVD player and stereo. Wifi. Two large decks. Fenced yard. Hot tub with stereo. Two futons in entry room for additional guests. Ample off street parking. 100 forested acres with maintained trails. Total payment due 14 days prior to arrival; however, late bookings can be made up to seven days prior to arrival.
Indiana University is 20 minutes away
Nashville, IN (Brown County) is 25 minutes away
Indianapolis International Airport is 45 minutes away
Riddle Point, Lemon Lake is 5 minutes away
Fairfax Recreational area at Monroe Lake is 25 minutes away
Morgan Monroe State Forest is 10 minutes away
Yellowwood State Forest is 15 minutes away
Hoosier National Forest is 25 minutes away

This is an owner operated house.. You interact directly with the home owner, not a property manager. Your privacy is a primary concern for us. Please be aware there is a Ring doorbell that records motion outside the front door and the parking area. There are no surveillance devices within the house or on the decks.

Property manager

Robert Woodling

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$250 cleaning fee if smoking in house is detected

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Unionville

Located in Unionville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wonderlab Science Museum and Jump-N-Joey's are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bloomington Community Farmers' Market and Traderbaker Flea Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bill Armstrong Stadium or Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Unionville, IN

What's nearby

Indiana University Bloomington - 20 min drive - 15.7 km
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
Memorial Stadium - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
Oliver Winery - 25 min drive - 12.1 km
Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods - 30 min drive - 14.8 km

Restaurants

‪Port Hole Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Scholars Inn Bakehouse - ‬24 min drive
‪BBQ Train - ‬15 min drive
‪Musgrave Orchard - ‬22 min drive
‪Rocky River Equestrian Center - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Country Setting Off the Beaten Path Close to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Country Setting Off the Beaten Path Close to Everything ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Country Setting Off the Beaten Path Close to Everything ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Country Setting Off the Beaten Path Close to Everything located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods and Ferguson Dog Park. Bryant Creek Lake and Oliver Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie B.

11 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet country home

This home is quaint and clean. It’s a lovely drive in the country to get there and 20 minutes from IU. It reminded me of my Grandma’s home.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

8 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph V.

25 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Getaway

Restful place for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming environment

Robert was very kind and welcoming. The house was comfortable and nice. We loved being able to invite other family members for brunch and had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ennis 2024

Had a very nice stay. Robert was very nice. Did enjoy the hot tub but we didn’t explore the woods. It rained all day for couple of days. The house was just like it said. Clean and spacious.Would like to stay again. Thanks for your hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb C.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet get away

Nice house and close enough to Bloomington to see some things there and eat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

IU Graduation

Excellent space for our family to stay during graduation weekend. Celebrated with a cookout with the family. Beautiful views.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

28 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Came to Brown County to celebrate my honeys 60th birthday. We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

7 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for IU Visits

We stayed here for our daughter's graduation weekend and it worked perfectly. We had plenty of room to spread out vs. staying in a hotel room, and it was easy to get back and forth from campus.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Daniel U.

26 Jul 2016

Quiet and peaceful, just what we needed to slow down

We really enjoyed having a place off the beaten path. The fire pit and hot tub were both very nice. The accommodations were clean and Robert provides a fully equipped kitchen. I hope to stay there again during another season.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family House Warning

Very clean, comfortable, quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

17 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Happy Place!

Absolutely love the house and property! So beautiful and relaxing. Rooms all very spacious especially the master suite. We are definitely returning. Thank you for sharing this home Robert!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Rental near Bloomington

Our group absolutely loved our time at the Elm House! Our group of friends reuniting together for the weekend enjoyed all of the amenities on offer, especially the hot tube! The house was very spacious for our groups and fully furnished with everything to cook and grill within the house. We were also impressed by the amount of towels and linens available for our stay. The hot tub robes were a nice bonus too! Unfortunately, we weren't able to enjoy the woods around the property, but the whole area looked beautiful. Also within close distance to Oliver Winery and Bloomington to explore either! Would highly recommend this property and we would stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Erin W.

22 Oct 2018

Country Retreat

This is a lovely home for a family or group. We really enjoyed the deck and beautiful master bedroom with balcony with a beautiful view of the property and trees. There were so many birds and listening to them and watching them was so peaceful. We also loved the surrounding woods and hiking available from the property. The house is simple, but clean and has everything you would need for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Military friends for life!

I sent something just a few minutes ago. It was a splendid two days,just to fast!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

26 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom's Getaway

We had a great time at Elm House. A group of 7 moms escaping for the weekend. Went to Nashville for the day. House was equiped with kitchen supplies and bathroom towels and was very clean. Plenty of seats for everyone to sit and enjoy our time away. Our biggest regret was not getting out on the trail behind the house!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

16 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Get Away in the country

The house is spacious and set in the woods. Hot tub is large. Walking trails out the back of the property was a quick jaunt and fun to travel. Our teenagers enjoyed going to Lake Lemon, a 7-minute drive from the house. A winery was within a 5-minute drive. Note: cell service is quite limited in the area. All-in-all, an excellent place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tara M.

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Elm House

The house was very clean. I had plenty of space for the 7 of us. The worse thing was the distance to Nashville, In and the road to get there. If you are looking for a quiet place to stay and don’t want to leave it is the perfect place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

26 Nov 2016

Great family setting

Very clean and spacious home. This is our second year celebrating our Thanksgiving here. Because of the time of the year we are unable to take advantage of woods and trails. I think it would be a great place in the summer. We did enjoy the hot tub though. Nice equipped kitchen to prepare our thanksgiving meal. Conveniently located to Bloomington. We hope to make it a family tradition.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

2 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful weekend!

Robert has worked so hard to create a peaceful, relaxing place...inside and out! He provides so many little things that you might not realize that you need until you get there...like Kleenex and a fan! It is truly like staying in a "home away from home"! We loved that the hot tub is open to the sky to watch the stars come out at night. And we enjoyed the screened enclosure, where we were able to play games until bedtime! We definitely hope to return! It would be GORGEOUS in the autumn!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jill T.

27 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

stayed for Dad's weekend

Property was adequate but very far off the beaten path. Could not get uber service and very dark winding roads leading to property. Just be aware as I would not want to make this drive in the winter.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Cheri T.

27 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elm House Weekend

House was older, but was clean and off the beaten path. We enjoyed our stay. There was a little too many special rules, that made the stay a little uneasy. And a high cleaning fee, when you are expected to do much of the cleanup yourself. That said, we did enjoy the property. Bob would respond quickly thru text messages, would answer within a few minutes. I would recommend it to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeanne B., Otterbein, Indiana

1 Aug 2015

Nice Place

We took our annual girl trip which includes our 88 year old Mother, 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter. Found our home clean and comfortable. Had a well stock kitchen as far as kitchen utensils, dishes and pots and pans. We enjoyed watching movies in the evenings. We did not try out the hot tub or fire ring as it was very hot while we were there. Nor did we venture out and do any trails due to the heat. The Elm House met all our needs and we greatly enjoyed our Girl Trip this year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

24 Oct 2013

Peaceful home on 100 acres with hiking/hottub/wineries nearby

We had our annual girls' weekend here (5 of us) and really enjoyed it. Robert is very accommodating. When we got lost trying to find a winery, he gave us directions on the telephone. The property has three short maintained hiking trails, a hot tub and a beautiful winery within five minutes drive! The only negative is that the listing says the three bedrooms have queen size beds, but they are actually a full size. That made it a bit uncomfortable for two women to share two of the beds. Other than that...it is very peaceful!

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

20 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house with beautiful grounds

My family lives in Ohio and we meet up regularly with friends who live in Illinois. We split the distance and find places to stay in central Indiana. Our kids are 9 and 6 so we look for places that lend themselves to outdoor adventures. This has been one of our favorites. There are many well-marked trails on the property, streams good for exploring, and a few "nature observation posts" (hunting blinds) to climb. in addition, the laserdisc collection was outstanding. We were able to show the kids the original Star Wars movies as they were before Lucas started tinkering with them. The 9-year-old is also recently obsessed with the 1960s musical Camelot and did a dance of joy when she found it in the library. Amazing. The house itself was very comfortable and had everything we needed for cooking. The hot tub was appreciated after some long hikes.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Woodling

Avid lover of the hardwood ecological environment. 2007 Indiana Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year. 2009 North Central Regional Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year. Retired from Indiana University in 2010. I play in the woods, that's what I do.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property as the last parcel of the original farm dating back to the 1860s. It is now part of our 103 acre managed forest. Enjoy your stay with access to the forested trails, wildlife ponds, birdwatching observation towers and still be within easy driving distance of all Brown and Monroe counties have to offer.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy all that nature and the surrounding communities have to offer during the day and a relaxing hot tub in the evening followed up by a movie on the large screen TV, listen to your favorite music, or just visit with family and friends.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 2

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2 bathrooms

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