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Abe Martin Lodge Brown Co State Park
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State Rd 46 ENashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-4418
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for Abe Martin Lodge Brown Co State Park
5 reviews in English
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Review from Randy B.
Bargersville, IN
5/20/2012
We rented a cabin for a bachelor party a couple of years ago. It was a pleasant experience. The lodge has a huge water park/pool inside.
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Review from Kay J.
Schererville, IN
1/19/2011
The inn seems more commercial than some of the other inns we have visited. Our double queen room had a refrigerator and a door to the outdoor patio. There were quite a few lamps - one incredibly ugly. It looked like a giant owl. The rest were kind of birch-barkdy and a bit worn. Despite the quantity of lamps, the quality was marginal and the room was dark. The beds were okay and the bathroom could use updating.
We did visit the pool and went down the slid a bit buzzed. I sucked in a bunch of water and the lifeguards were concerned. The whirlpool was scalding but once you got used to it, was pleasant.
We didn't eat at the lodge (no alcohol) but did find all the staff friendly.
AVOID THIS PARK IN THE FALL! It is obvious that Nashville/Brown County is a zoo in the fall. January, while much was closed, was a great time to visit. And you can't beat the 2-for-1 room rate in January. -
Review from Angie A.
6/13/2010 4 photos
First of all it's a State Park Inn, in short it's run by a government system so It's defiantly not the Hilton, but If you want to stay in a Hilton why come here? The word Lodge should clue the average bear onto that. It's a gorgeous relic of the depression work years, and has been kept up very well, again considering it's a government program.
With that said my family and I had a wonderful time here the night after my wedding. I have grown kids and AARP parents and all were happy with the amenities to be found. The "kids" grooved on the water park, while the grown ups loved the many lounge areas complete with fireplaces to hang out and catch up in, also the outside lodge fire pit was wonderful with the star filled October sky above (and yes you can see stars here). Other than maybe Valentines weekend this is defiantly not top of the list for romantic getaways, but if it's a family you have to entertain you won't be disappointed.
As far as the food goes, all Indiana State Park lodges have very below average fair, and with Nashville at your back door, there are many stellar alternatives to be found in town. -
Review from Sarah A.
Indianapolis, IN
11/15/2008 2 photos
My recommendation? Do not get married here. Even though this seems to be an extremely popular spot for weddings (there were like four or five going on when I was here), the one I played did not go very well. The wedding itself was in a courtyard on the upper level of the building, and there was a restaurant behind us. The restaurant was discourteous enough to have hired a solo singer and guitar player while the wedding was going on, so our quartet music was drowned out by him, and the guests could hardly hear the bride and groom saying the vows. Not cool.
While rustic decor can have its charm, when it's bad, it's really bad. And this was bad. There was something about it that seemed musty to me, like it was trapped in some kind of 60s Americana movie. No thank you.
Maybe the hotel part is nicer. The pool sure does look awesome! It's a got a big slide and water channels and everything. But the main building of the lodge, I just wasn't feeling it at all. -
Review from Erin W.
Chicago, IL
6/24/2009 7 photos
Stay here - yes
Eat here - NO!!
We stayed in one of the rustic cabins on the outskirts of the lodge. Boyfriend was not a fan of the wood paneling, but other than the shower being reminiscent of a college dorm stall and the TV not surviving the switch to digital, "rustic" was quite comfortable. Our cabin was located behind the lodge, down a little path with sober-favoring stairs on the edge of the woods, at the intersection of two hiking trails. It was definitely not a 5 star luxury experience, but it was a nice way to experience nature without the hassle of camping. There is maid service, ice buckets, a front desk to call, a dresser and hangers... balanced by bugs, critters running around on your roof, a campfire pit, hiking, and a view of the forest out of every window. There are several lodging options from a fully private cabin with several bedrooms and a kitchen, to tent or RV camping, or even a simple hotel room within the main lodge.
The "water park" has a big hot tub that can be quite soothing after a long day of hiking, but if you have even the tiniest aversion to children - steer clear. Kids rule here. We stopped in a few times since it was included in our stay, but the militia of wild youth definitely held court. The water slide was fun to try again, however we quickly realized that our water slide days were most definitely over. There was an outdoor pool near the entrance of the park that may be more adult-friendly, we never checked it out so I can't say for certain.
The horse ride left us with a similar feeling as the water slide. That was fun, haven't done it in a while, I'm ok with not doing it again. I think our "trail guide" was the main source of our discontentment. He spent the entire hour haggling about the sale of a horse on his cell phone. He didn't care, didn't want to be there and seemed to be inconvenienced with our presence. The horses were pleasant and somewhat amusing. The state park was picturesque. We enjoyed ourselves despite our leader's attitude. If you're curious about riding a horse give it a try. If you want to roam free enjoying the majesty of nature on horseback this isn't for you.
This seems like an ideal place to vacation with a family. The park is enormous and there is a multitude of nature-related activities. Not to mention it is only a five minute drive to downtown Nashville. We were definitely in the minority (if not completely alone) as a 20/30 something couple with no kids. But we had a great time just the same. I would definitely stay here again and again...
As a restaurant Abe Martin Lodge is a dismal disaster! Avoid eating here at all costs. I would joyously welcome Denny's or IHOP as an alternative. They go for sort of an American home-cooking menu, but it tastes bad, it is poorly prepared and just isn't appealing in any way. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and if you can sit by the window its a pretty view. But who goes to a restaurant with terrible food just for its atmosphere?
5 stars if it weren't for the food.
