Festival Country Indiana is home to great modern hotels, but if you want to stay somewhere with a bit more character, check out these unique lodging options just south of Indy.
Franklin
The Gypsy Inn is a fun, quirky rental home in downtown Franklin. It’s rated as a guest favorite on Airbnb with a hot tub, fire pit, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a cozy front porch perfect for sipping morning coffee. It’s a short walk away from all of downtown Franklin’s shops, restaurants and amenities like the amphitheater, Franklin College, the Artcraft Theatre and more.
Called The Original Franklin Tiny Home, this 1800s brick cottage is located in downtown Franklin, only minutes from shopping, dining and attractions. It’s rated as a guest favorite and features historic details, a hot tub, a fenced-in yard for pets and a fire pit. Guests rave about the comfortable beds.
The 198 on Jeff offers two luxury loft apartments in the heart of downtown Franklin. Guests can choose from Just a Stone’s Throw — the 1,552 square foot unit that sleeps eight people — or Jammin’ on Jeff — the 1,208 square foot unit that sleeps six people. Both offer balconies to view Franklin’s charming downtown, modern amenities, stylish décor and an unbeatable location. For larger groups, the two units can be booked together as adjoining apartments offering a combined four bathrooms and room to sleep 14 guests.
Looking for a classic bed and breakfast experience? Look no further than the Ashley-Drake Historic Inn in downtown Franklin. This charming, full-service B&B offers four bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a full menued breakfast and a great location for enjoying all of downtown Franklin’s amenities.
Greenwood
Fun, wonderful, and Insta-worthy are a few of the glowing words guests use to describe Indy Dreamhouse in Greenwood. The stylish home sleeps 12 and offers a spacious backyard with a playground, lawn games, a large hot tub, an outdoor TV and a fire pit. Inside, the fun continues with a colorful bunk room, a climbing wall, four TVs, a fully stocked kitchen and more. It’s conveniently located less than 30 minutes away from downtown Indianapolis and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and only minutes from downtown Greenwood. It’s no wonder it’s rated as a guest favorite.
For a rustic retreat in Greenwood, check out the Bay Horse Inn. This cozy log cabin sleeps eight guests and offers a peaceful getaway that’s easily accessible to all of Greenwood’s restaurants, shopping and attractions. Soak up the outdoors around the fire pit, sip coffee on the front porch, or enjoy a meal in the fully stocked kitchen. The Bay Horse Inn is hosted by a Superhost.
One of the coolest outdoor rental spaces can be found at this modern, family home in Greenwood. It offers an upgraded kitchen, comfortable bedrooms for up to 10 people and modern living spaces, but the backyard is the most unique part. Inside a spacious, fenced-in yard is an oversized deck that attaches to a treehouse upper deck. Kick back in the hammock chairs, relax by the fire pit, or lounge in the gazebo at this guest-favorite home.
Stay in style at this Greenwood villa, located less than 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis and seven minutes from downtown Greenwood. Enjoy space for 12 guests, a pool, a fire pit, a grill, a hot tub, yard games, six smart TVs, a game room, a playroom for kids and modern amenities. Host Raj is rated as a Superhost.
Bargersville
Up for a game of basketball? This one-of-a-kind barn in Bargersville offers an indoor basketball court, a relaxing wooded setting, an inviting living area with a big-screen TV, and space to sleep five people. Its hosts, Charles and Georgie, are rated as Superhosts on Airbnb.
Whiteland
The Vintage Farmhouse is located in Whiteland’s scenic country farmland. This guest favorite offers accommodations for up to seven people, has 6,500 square feet of outdoor space and a brick pizza oven available for gatherings, and is only a 10-minute drive from restaurants and attractions.
Needham
The Needham Farmhouse is a guest favorite, rated in the top one percent of homes on Airbnb. Its relaxing environment and beautiful scenery make it a great place to unwind, and its location makes it easily accessible to downtown Indianapolis, downtown Franklin and more. Guests love sitting on the front porch swing while watching the sunset and seeing cows, deer and other wildlife roam through the fields.
Trafalgar
Wildwood Acres is a peaceful retreat on 20 acres of beautiful, wooded land near Lamb Lake. Enjoy the outdoors by two fire pits, enjoy quality time with your group around the large dining table, and step away from the chaos of life. The home sleeps eight and is rated as a guest favorite. It’s only seven minutes from Apple Works, 15 minutes from Bargersville and 30 minutes from Nashville, Indiana.
Enjoy a serene stay at Whitetail Cove in Trafalgar. This peaceful cabin is tucked into the woods and offers abundant space, a beautiful outdoor environment, a fire pit, a dock to swim or fish from and space to sleep 12. It’s rated as a guest favorite and run by a Superhost.
Prince’s Lakes
Bring your friends for fun at this spacious lakefront rental. With room to sleep 18 people, it’s the perfect spot for a summer retreat. Enjoy kayaking, floating and fishing on the lake, relaxing on the dock, playing in the game room and soaking up the views on multiple decks.
Enjoy a lakefront cottage in Prince’s Lakes, perfect for swimming, floating, fishing and relaxing. It sleeps eight guests and offers exceptional views, a screened-in porch, a hot tub, and comfortable amenities. Its host, Jennifer, is rated as a Superhost.
These are just a few of the unique stays just south of Indy. Click here to explore all our lodging options.
