The Wayside Cottage

2 Beds 1.0 Baths 6 Guests No Pets Cottage in Brown County
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Welcome to Wayside Cottage
Relax in the bubbly hot tub on chilly nights
Home away from home comfy living room.
Rich kitchen great for cooking big country meals.
Lots of outdoor fun on the deck and fire pit
Gleaming hardwood floors
Sunny eat in kitchen
Sleep in peace in the cheery queen bedroom
Comfy queen bedroom.
Loft are with two twin beds
Play area from the kids in the loft
2nd twin bed in the loft
Super clean bathroom
Adorable deck are for enjoyable evenings.
Make memories by the campfire roasting marshmallows and star gazing
Front yard
Aerial view
Nashville Shopping
Nashville shopping
Grandpa Jeff's Trail rides
Bean Blossom Covered Bridge
Hard Truth Distillery
Brown County State Park
Ogle lake at Brown County State Park
Nebo Ridge Trail
Brown County Music Center
From:$100 per night

Property Details

Discover The Wayside Cottage—your charming Cape Cod-style vacation home just 10 minutes from Nashville!

The Wayside Cottage is a charming Cape Cod-style vacation home on five acres. Relaxing is easier than ever with an expansive backyard, a large covered porch, and a wraparound deck. On one level, you'll find the living room, kitchen, dining room, two bedrooms (both with queen-size beds), and one full bathroom. In addition, two twin beds, plenty of play space (toys and games included!), and a gate at the top of the stairs make the loft an excellent place for kids. It takes just 10 minutes to get to the Wayside Cottage from Nashville. It's easy to get here, there, and everywhere. Less than five minutes away are Bill Monroe Music Park and Brown County Dragway; the entertainment options are endless. Want to enjoy a day on the lake? Lake Lemon is less than 10 miles away, so bring your boat over; there is plenty of room to park it at the cottage in the circular drive. While the Wayside Cottage may not have internet, the cell coverage is excellent! To see our new drone tour of the Wayside Cottage, please click on the "clapboard" icon in the top left corner of this listing!

Rural Environment Notice
Our cabins are located in the beautiful woods and countryside of Brown County, Indiana. While we provide routine professional pest control and keep our homes clean and well-maintained, guests may occasionally see seasonal pests such as mice, flies, lady beetles (Asian beetles), or stink bugs — especially in the fall and spring.

These harmless insects are part of life in a rural setting. We do everything possible to minimize their presence and appreciate your understanding as part of the authentic Brown County experience!

ALL EVENTS, DAY GUESTS, AND PARTIES ARE PROHIBITED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.

Effective July 1, 2025, the county has raised the innkeeper's tax from 5% to 8%.

  

Sleeping Arrangements

This property has 2 bedrooms

Amenities

Attractions

  • Winery Tours

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
  • Toys

Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Heat
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron and Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Room
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Antiquing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing

Outdoor

  • Charcoal Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Hot Tub

Safety

  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector

Availability

Location

6080 Spearsville Road
Brown County, Indiana Open in Maps

Policies

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair while protecting the value of your booking. Please review the following terms before making a reservation:

Reservations can be cancelled with no charge or penalty, except for the non-refundable deposit, a full 15 days
prior to the scheduled check-in date. Cancellations within 14 days or less of the scheduled arrival date will not be refunded for any reason. All cancellations must be made through the website or through email communication.

Cancellation Fee
• A cancellation fee of $50.00 will apply to all cancellations. (Effective: 01/01/26 our cancellation fee will increase to $100)

Refund Guidelines
• 100.00% refund if 15 days before arrival (minus the cancellation fee).

Deposit Policy

To confirm a reservation Moondance Vacation Rentals requires a nonrefundable deposit of $50 to be paid at the time the dates are secured. (Notice: Effective 01/01/26 the nonrefundable deposit will increase to $100.) This deposit goes toward the reservation total. Taxes and processing (18%) and the damage waiver fee will be added to the rental amount. Payment in full is required 7 days prior to the check in date. (Notice: Effective 01/01/26 we will require payment in full 14 days prior to your stay.) Moondance Vacation Rentals will automatically charge the balance due to the original card on file 7 days prior to the check in date. Reservations made within 7 days of the check in date will be paid in full at the time the reservation is made. Special arrangements can be made if paying by cashier’s check or cash but the entire balance must be received 10 days before the check in date.

Guest Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Based on 80 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

98%

4 star reviews

3%

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Recent reviews

by Review from Airbnb Guest #323036

01/11/2026

5 out of 5 stars

Fuimos con mi pareja a pasar un fin de semana tranquilo y sin molestias, y así fue, disfrutamos tanto como pudimos de sus instalaciones, disfrutamos mucho el jacuzzi hasta el final, la pasamos increíble.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #322042

01/04/2026

5 out of 5 stars

Nice, quiet and comfortable setting with a cozy vibe. Whole house was clean and warm, easy to find location close to Nashville, and short drive to Columbus and Edinburgh. Would definitely recommend staying with Eric and this cottage!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #321469

12/26/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and nice vacation

by Review from Airbnb Guest #321099

12/25/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome place, cozy and quiet.

It's rural, I knew that, not much is close so if that matters to you do your research.

Full disclosure, I did experience a plumbing issue first night. Eric responded right away despite it being 9PM or so, I deferred any repair attempt to next day, my number one priority was sleep. Problem was resolved before I returned the next day.

Problems happen, despite the best maintenance practices. How they are handled WHEN they happen is what counts, and this was handled perfectly!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #314666

10/07/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Eric was a great host and we enjoyed spending the weekend here! The hot tub, fire pit, and location were a huge plus.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #309121

08/19/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great location and price, we enjoyed our stay!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #306920

08/06/2025

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great time nice and peaceful

by Review from Airbnb Guest #303019

07/04/2025

5 out of 5 stars

awesome place. loved it

by Review from Airbnb Guest #301996

06/21/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Cozy and clean house! The hot tub was perfect as well. We had a wonderful stay and would happily come back!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #301447

06/13/2025

5 out of 5 stars

- beautiful home
- quiet & private
- only 12min from downtown
- all amenities worked easily & properly
- Eric was responsive & accommodating
- fairly priced

100% plan on coming back again in the future!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #298578

05/28/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Such a cute place and perfect for a calm girls weekend away! Any questions were handled and shown with integrity. Thanks for a great stay! Highly recommend.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #296168

04/29/2025

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great stay! The cottage is beautiful. We had a wonderful time on the deck and cooking in the kitchen.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #294954

04/21/2025

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great time and would return!!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #289750

02/18/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great clean place cool view.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #288356

02/04/2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great place!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #285941

01/05/2025

5 out of 5 stars

The cottage has a very good location, we were close to everything but also a very private location. Very relaxing, everything was super clean. From entertainment to comfort it was all there! 100% booking again when doing another get away.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #281666

11/25/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Nice place off the beaten path

Response From: Moondance Vacation Rentals

Thanks so much we hope to host you again soon.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #276564

10/01/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Eric’s place was just as described and advertised. It was a great home away from home. We weren’t able to take full advantage of the place due to storms but look forward to coming back for the full experience. Eric was very helpful and quick to respond to any and all questions.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #273818

09/12/2024

5 out of 5 stars

Great overnight stay! Loved the location and convenience. Just as listing states. Has everything you need. The large hot tub was a great plus! We will be back! Thanks Eric!

Girl’s trip

by Brittany

07/16/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We had such a great time staying at this cozy cottage! It was so peaceful, and the neighbor's ducks were a huge hit! The short drive to downtown Nashville was so convenient, and whenever we had a question, the host quickly got back to us!

Will stay again

by Kim

06/30/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property, peaceful, quiet and secluded (besides one neighbor). We never heard any noise other than the occasional farm animal, which kept us completely entertained...because we spent 90% of our on the amazing deck. We will definitely recommend the Wayside Cottage! Thank you!

Anniversary

by Andrew

06/12/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoyed our stay at this location. It was a nice little home not to far from Nashville, IN. Would come back for sure.

Great place!

by Dan

06/04/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome quite house with everything you need. Needed something close and a lot of room for trucks and trailers for the the race track. 3 min drive! Thank you

Anniversary weekend

by Kathy

05/29/2023

5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful relaxing stay here. We usually travel to Florida for our anniversary but wanted to stay closer to home. Our biggest need was to be out of the city or town but close enough to get to it easily. And mostly wanted to be out in the country. We got everything we wanted. Thank you for making it a great weekend for us.

Wayside Cottage was wonderful

by Cheryl

05/21/2023

5 out of 5 stars

The house was wonderful, great location. We loved the deck.

Our graduation getaway

by Alyson

05/07/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely property! So relaxing and enjoyable.

Would stay again!!

by Brittni

04/29/2023

5 out of 5 stars

It was very clean despite being in the middle of updates/renovations. The location was beautiful and very convenient for getting to downtown Nashville. Would 100% stay again.

Cute Cottage

by Kim

04/09/2023

5 out of 5 stars

The Wayside Cottage was very nice. The soaking tub was awesome! The location was private.

Lovely place

by Kasey

04/01/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Cute property. Very clean.

Perfect girls’ weekend

by Jane

03/12/2023

5 out of 5 stars

VERY cute and cozy as well as clean. Had all the desired amenities in the kitchen and bath. 5-ish minute drive to Nashville which is where we spent much of our time. Hot tub was clean and worked great. Looks like a brand new deck so it would be awesome for a warmer weather visit too. Plenty of parking. Very clear and timely communication from management company.

Getaway

by Jay

02/20/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Nice place to stay for a relaxing weekend. Good location near nashville

Decompression Weekend

by David

02/12/2023

5 out of 5 stars

This property is a gem! Secluded from the hustle and bustle of town, yet a quick drive to the heart of Nashville to enjoy whatever your hearts desires may be! Would we return in the future? Absolutely without a doubt!!!

Fantastic Property

by Evan R

01/02/2023

5 out of 5 stars

If you need a good weekend to just get away a reset, this is the place to do it!

Coziest house in IN

by Amy

12/31/2022

5 out of 5 stars

This property was very clean and cozy. It was a great location to do all things Nashville and Brown County.

Fabulous

by Allison

10/19/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Great stay for a get away experience from home. Beautiful scenery around the property and in between driving locations.

IU family weekend visit

by Colleen

09/18/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We booked for the weekend and literally only slept there (spent all our time on campus). It’s a charming cottage just outside of Nashville, IN which is the most adorable artist colony / cute town. The cottage was decorated well and clean

Wayside Cottage

by Abbi

07/31/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We rented the Wayside Cottage for a bachelorette trip and it was the perfect little house!

Beautiful old cottage!

by Kyle

07/14/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful old cottage with amazing views of farmland, ponds and woods. My wife and I had a great time at this spot. We spent most of our time in the hot tub. Owners were easy to communicate with. We would stay again.

Weekend getaway

by Mackenzie

04/24/2022

5 out of 5 stars

I am from brown county and it was really nice to be able to stay somewhere different. Right outside of town the house was very conveniently located. Very beautiful property. I would stay again.

Country Living

by Gabrielle

04/18/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect family getaway!!

Perfect Spring Weekend

by Angela

03/16/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We planned a last minute spring trip and this place was the perfect spot! Besides being a great value it was the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends after a day of hiking.

perfect spring weekend

by Angela

03/14/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We planned a last minute spring trip and this place was the perfect spot! Besides being a great value it was the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends after a day of hiking.

long getaway

by Michael

03/14/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We really enjoyed our stay. It's only a 5 or 6 minute drive into Nashville

Great getaway

by Lyndsey

03/08/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Great property to get away for the weekend. Enjoyed the quietness and simplicity. Owners did great job of providing everything we needed for cooking. Loved having kids toys with a gated loft!

Great cottage

by Nicole

02/20/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely little cottage just as described. The owners were easy to work with and we enjoyed our stay!

Very nice property

by Buster

01/12/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Quaint little place. We enjoyed the hot tub and claw foot bathtub/shower combo. The living room furniture was comfy and inviting. The loft is a great space for the kiddos if you bring them along. The kitchen is well stocked. The coffee pot is extremely slow, though I'm used to using single serving coffee makers, so that may be why it seemed slow to me. There is not internet, but we did have decent mobile coverage with AT&T. We are football fans and we're saddened that ESPN was not available on Dish Network at the cabin, however there are plenty of channels to watch if you get rained or snowed in. Something we found humerus was that we passed "Paradise" every time we left or came back to the cabin. If you stay here, you'll see what we mean! Overall, I highly recommend this cabin if you don't require internet or multiple bathrooms.

Just what was needed

by Ryan

01/09/2022

5 out of 5 stars

As advertised. Great escape from the new normal chaos. Rental is so comfortable and well appointed; calming and relaxing. Loved the hot tub in the rain at night! Highly recommend!

Just what was needed

by Ryan

01/09/2022

5 out of 5 stars

As advertised. Great escape from the new normal chaos. Rental is so comfortable and well appointed; calming and relaxing. Loved the hot tub in the rain at night! Highly recommend!

Just what was needed

by Ryan

01/09/2022

5 out of 5 stars

As advertised. Great escape from the new normal chaos. Rental is so comfortable and well appointed; calming and relaxing. Loved the hot tub in the rain at night! Highly recommend!

Weekend Stay

by Michael

01/03/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Decided to stay near Nashville, IN for a weekend. This location was great, just off the main road but far enough away that we got the secluded feeling that we were looking for. I would stay again and recommend this place to friends.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #102243

03/28/2021

4 out of 5 stars

Place was very cute, charming and spacious. We immediately loved the outside area and options for seating spots on the beautiful deck. Lots of space to hangout. It was thoughtful to find firewood for us ready to go. Inside it was very charming, perfect for brown county get away. Another thank you for ice in the freezer! Plenty of kitchen tools.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #102041

03/25/2021

5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed our girls trip and the quietness of being in the country and only 15 minutes from Nashville. The hot tub was fantastic and there was plenty of gathering spaces. The 1 and only drawback for us was the 1 bathroom. With 5 ladies we had to manage our time in the bathroom. But otherwise it was perfect. The fire pit was inviting but we couldn’t use it due to the wind.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #101545

03/22/2021

5 out of 5 stars

The cottage was cozy and we had a good time!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #101479

03/22/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Eric's place is super cozy, great for a weekend away! Close to the state parks for hiking and the city of Nashville is a short ride away. We had a great time.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #101371

03/20/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Easy communication, and access to home. Hot tub and towels, plenty of blankets and full basic kitchen. We felt comfortable and safe.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #100322

03/11/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Wayfair Cottage was a great place. Eric promptly answered all inquiries. We enjoyed our stay there.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #100914

03/03/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome nice quaint cabin in a great location to Nashville and Bean Blossom. Nice amenities. Will stay again.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #99719

02/21/2021

4 out of 5 stars

Large enough space for families.

Quiet country cottage on a nice piece of property.

by Drew

11/30/2020

5 out of 5 stars

A little outside of Nashville, but the drive into town is along the ridge of a hill with beautiful views. Well worth the price for a peaceful getaway.

by Nick

11/13/2020

5 out of 5 stars

Great place and very good location. Definitely would stay there again.

by Hannah

11/08/2020

5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I had a fantastic time. The location is so nice for a relaxing getaway but close enough to all the sights. The house was clean and so spacious!

by Marsha

10/12/2020

5 out of 5 stars

The cabin was perfect for our girlfriend's weekend! It was cozy and at the same time plenty of room to spread out and relax. The porch has lots of seating and was just as cozy and inviting as the inside. We loved the location, rural but not so secluded as to make the trips to town difficult.

by Ray

06/09/2020

5 out of 5 stars

We thoroughly loved the Wayside Cottage and the peace and quiet that came with the beautiful home. It was just the perfect place for us to relax and reconnect as a married couple. We would definitely come back and also bring our kids to enjoy the large backyard.

by Pamela

06/06/2020

5 out of 5 stars

The cottage was lovely. It was nice and cozy. Our kids loved the upstairs loft. We enjoyed sitting on the swing watching a bird couple build their nest and listening to all the nature sounds.

Wonderful stay!

by Catherine

12/31/2019

5 out of 5 stars

The house was fantastic and very comfortable.

by Maria

12/29/2019

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for a great place to share! I thoroughly enjoyed that weekend as a getaway to decompress, go hiking, and enjoy Nashville!

This is such a cute house!

by Jennifer

12/08/2019

5 out of 5 stars

The kitchen is well stocked for cooking, the beds are comfortable, it’s very clean, and the property is very nice. I would definitely stay there again!

Perfect for our group

by Megan

10/27/2019

5 out of 5 stars

We LOVED the house!!! The kids loved having the loft to themselves and had a blast! My best friend and I thought the house was adorable and we all had a great time in the hot tub!!!!

by Brianne

10/21/2019

5 out of 5 stars

Great place. Great location. Very cozy and clean.

We will definitely come back.

by Cindy

08/04/2019

5 out of 5 stars

Really nice and peaceful place to get away and relax..the hot tub was a welcome relaxation after walking the shops in Nashville.

Second visit since April!

by Caryl

07/25/2019

5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend Wayside to anyone. Very clean and tidy. Beautiful furnishings. We'll be visiting again I'm sure.

Perfect place to stay and such a cute little cottage.

by The Crawfords

06/15/2019

5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I have been together for 8 years and this was our 1st trip without our children! Will definitely come back again!

It’s been a relaxing getaway place.

by Brian

06/09/2019

5 out of 5 stars

We had a great time here celebrating our 17th anniversary. We love the decor, hot tub, and porch. Thank you for all the adorable finishing touches. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Great house to stay at.

by Described perfectly

05/25/2019

5 out of 5 stars

Very clean home and very private country home. Very clean, especially the hot tub.

Very clean & neat

by Caryl

04/23/2019

5 out of 5 stars

The layout was nice, will definitely book again. Access to town was good. Loved the porch. We will be back to enjoy this summer.

Very cute cottage! We loved our stay here!

by Courtlynd

03/16/2019

5 out of 5 stars

We enjoyed reading about the history of the cottage. We like it had a fenced in yard to have the dog run in. The patio lights were a nice touch as well as the bikes.

The back deck was great with very scenic views of the neighboring pond!

by Lynn

03/11/2019

5 out of 5 stars

The Wayside Cottage was a great place to stay for a quick weekend visit to Nashville, In. It was about a 10 minute drive to town. The Cottage was very nicely decorated and had all necessities available. The back deck was great with very scenic views of the neighboring pond. This was our first visit to Brown County and we will be back!!

We loved this place and will be coming back some time soon!

by Brett

11/14/2018

5 out of 5 stars

Eric's place is just what my wife and I were looking for to get away from the city and enjoy Nashville IN. It is a beautiful house located on a remote, quiet country road, but is just an easy ten minute drive into downtown Nashville. The hosts are extra helpful and provide plenty of info on what to do and where to go, and also nice touches like Christmas decorations and a snack basket! We were also happy with the cleanliness of the home and the amenities were on point with the listing (including a very clean hot tub!). And we have already planned a return trip with the kids, because the upstairs is perfect for two young ones. Can't wait to return!

We loved our weekend stay at Wayside Cottage!

by Lynn

09/24/2018

5 out of 5 stars

We loved our weekend stay at Wayside Cottage! It was decorated very nicely with wonderful little touches. It was very clean, spacious, comfortable and well appointed with everything we needed. My daughter loved the kids loft - very cute and fun! We loved the hot tub and the fire pit and the wonderful porch swing! Plenty of wonderful hiking around and a number of fun restaurants a short drive away. We really enjoyed our stay and our hosts provided lots of great info about surrounding activities as well as easy instructions to get in and how to operate everything in the cottage. We will defiantly come back and stay again!

We loved our stay at this beautiful cottage!

by Rebecca

09/19/2018

5 out of 5 stars

We loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. We wanted to be near the hiking of Brown County, but not in the woods so we could keep the bugs off our kids. This was a perfect spot with the backdrop of woods which gave a very private feel, but was in the open as well. The house itself is very kid friendly and well decorated. It was very well maintained.

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