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Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville

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A wooden staircase leading to a house with a red number '5' sign, surrounded by trees and foliage.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, green storage chest, and a patterned armchair.
A kitchen with a dining area, stainless steel sinks, a ceiling fan, and a microwave.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, and a dining table with a bowl of vegetables.
A wooden deck with a red door, a small bird bath, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Helmsburg, IN
  • Place, Bean Blossom Covered Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Lemon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lutheran Hills Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Indianapolis, IN (IND-Indianapolis Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville

Escape to Catalpa Tree House, a charming private second-story retreat tucked inside a 100+ year-old Brown County farmhouse. Located in the quiet village of Helmsburg, this spacious getaway offers its own private outdoor entrance, a relaxing hot tub, beautiful sunset views, and easy access to Nashville just 10 minutes away.

Step onto your private deck and unwind in the hot tub while overlooking Brown County’s tree-covered hills. Sip your morning coffee while watching the birds, catch a colorful sunset in the evening, or simply enjoy the peaceful country setting. You may even spot the Indiana Railroad passing through the village below.

Inside, Catalpa Tree House is bright, comfortable, and full of character. Vintage and upcycled furnishings, local artwork, cozy seating, and thoughtful touches give the space the charm of a historic farmhouse retreat while still providing the comforts you need for a relaxing stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non refundable Per Pet Fee - $75
2 NIGHT MINIMUM,3 Night ALL MAJOR HOIDAYS
30.00 Reservation Fee and up to 250 Cleaning Fee

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1928439vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Nashville

Located in Nashville, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brown County State Park and Bob Klawitter Lake Lemon Woods, while Brown County History Center and Brown County Playhouse are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, birdwatching and horse riding.
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Helmsburg, IN

What's nearby

  • Bean Blossom Covered Bridge - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lake Lemon - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Lutheran Hills Lake - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Brown County Playhouse - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hard Truth Distilling Company - 13 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hard Truth Hills - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Chocolate Moose - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brownie's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪OoeyGooey Cinnamon Rolls and Café - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat | Hot Tub, Views & Near Nashville located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bean Blossom Covered Bridge, Lake Lemon and Indiana Raptor Center. Lutheran Hills Lake and Hungry Acres Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great nice couples place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, thankyou. We look forward to your booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time. Good location

Very clean and had plenty of amenities to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication

Weekend trip

It was a good stay for a short weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and hot tub was wonderful. As long as you can handle stairs, you will like this place and you can see wonderful sunsets.Bob
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
Thank you for staying with us. we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful couple retreat

A lovely place for a couple, has everything you need! The hot tub was wonderful!!and close enough to town and enjoy the community!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Very quiet and a short senic drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year staying and we enjoyed it just as much as last year. Very nice little tree house, close enough to the town but far enough away to enjoy the quiet. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Great review, thank you. We look forward to you being able to come back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Our stay

Great place to stay with a short walk to Helmsburg General Store. Great location for Nashville and Lake Lemon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Comfy Country Stay

We were happy with our homey weekend abode.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was pretty, warm and comphy just like it was last year. I enjoy being out in the country which this place is. The hot tub under the stars on cool nights is a big plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

This place was awesome for what we wanted! The hot tub was clean and great! It was located far enough away to feel secluded but close enough to everything! We will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2025
We are so glad you had a great stay and we look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Helmsburg cabin apartment

Very cozy quiet and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Getaway

It was very comfy and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great just as expected. Since we didn't need a key, it would've been nice to not have to stop at the leasing office other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and well stocked home base

The Catalpa Treehouse was a great and relaxing place to stay for our visit to the Brown County area. The location was conveniently close to Nashville IN but far enough away as to have the peaceful affect we wanted. We were completely satisfied with all aspects of the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
We are so glad you had a great stay and look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Loved the place. As soon as we walked in my wife said she didn’t want to leave. Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Four stars

Overall, a great day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what the doctor ordered

Very clean, quaint, quiet, piece of heaven. Never knew the owners were below....it was absolutely wonderful. I really can't stay enough about our stay. It was just what we needed to get away from the stress of everyday life. Thank you for being such great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2020
We are glad your stay was a great one. Hopefully, you will come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Not disappointed

The apartment was very nice and clean. Very quiet. Within a short country drive to Nashville and Brown Co State Park. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
We are so glad you had a great stay at Catalpa. We look forward to you booking with us for your neaxt visit. Save$$$
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week at Catalpa.

Just what the doctor ordered in COVID-time. Safe and secure so that we could always eat in, with a nicely "stocked" kitchen. The home was decorated very nicely as "farmhouse chic."
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable

Comfortable cottage, hot tub was a little over warm, and the cooling of the cottage was a little weak, but we are used to AK temperatures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country relaxation

I stayed by myself for a few days to relax in a country setting and hike while the leaves were beautiful. Catalpa Tree house was just what I wanted nice hosts, clean, hot water, comphy bed, warm and inviting. The hot tub was clean and the jets Worked well. I enjoyed sitting in it while watching birds and squirrels around me Quiet except for noise for a short while one morning from the lumber co next door. I also heard a group of coyotes howling one night which I just loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2024
We are so glad your stay at Catalpa was such a great one. We look forward to you booking with us for your next visit.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Sucks

Owners are downstairs and complain if you are a little noisy, a/c doesn’t work, and hot tub was 107 degrees. Also they a have an outside camera facing the stair you go up but it’s not disclosed on the listing. Also vrbo wouldn’t let me post my real feelings about this place so beware dealing with them as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect spot for a quick get away to celebrate a birthday.

We enjoyed a few days resting, antiquing, and taking in brown county.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Hills O' Brown Vacation Rentals

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What makes this property unique

THIS UNIT IS PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY HILLS O' BROWN VACATION RENTALS. This has a private entrance. Owners downstairs.
Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving ,Christmas are 3 night minium Holidays
NO PETS
Must be 24 years old or older to book

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