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Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days.

Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Food and drink
Room

Overview of Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Franklin, TN
  • Popular LocationLotz House Museum12 min walk
  • Popular LocationFranklin Theatre12 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Factory3 min drive
  • AirportNashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom /Office

Living Room 1

Main Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days.

Beds are so comfortable you might be tempted to never get out of them. The front porch is perfect for sipping your morning coffee or happy hour beverage. If If you stay awhile, you might get to see a parade or race pass by. There is always the back patio where you can find solitude in our newly designed private, fenced-in backyard by an award winning landscaper. Enjoy the birds and the trees as well as a fire, outdoor dining and lounging. Our simple and artistic cozy bungalow was built in 1936 by Dr. Henry Cooke and recently renovated with open floor plan that invites conversation, connectedness or a quiet retreat. Historic Downtown Franklin is only a 10-minute walk and offers scrumptious local restaurants and adorable little shops, plus incredible home-town events. To upgrade your experience, we are able to provide prepared, farm fresh organic meals (on Sundays), stock the fridge and pantry with what you need and have your coffee options prepared to your preferences for a fee. Pets are welcome! There is a $100 pet fee for the first pet. If you would like to bring more than one pet, please let us know the details and if it works within our policies, there will be an additional $100 fee per pet per stay.

Property manager

Jenny Black

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Up to 50 lbs...

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum 7 days

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this vacation home is in the city center. McLemore House and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include SOAR Adventure Tower and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Lotz House Museum - 12 min walk
  • Franklin Theatre - 12 min walk
  • Carter House - 13 min walk
  • The Factory - 3 min drive
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 30 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In - 16 min walk
  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Starbucks - 17 min walk
  • Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Frothy Monkey - 14 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James F.

Liked: Communication, location
Needs Maintenance
We love the place and location but here are the ways to improve. The master bed mattress has to be replaced with a firmer mattress. It is old and is too soft. Also the master bedroom carpet should be replaced and have wood floors throughout. The carpet is dirty and needs to be replaced. The backyard was rough with leaves and dried fruit scattered on the ground. The outdoor furniture could use some cleaning or full replacement. On the positive side, it is very quaint and close to downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Downtown Franklin Cozy Cottage
Location, Location, Location… our stay was great and it was the perfect experience. We need a temporary place while our house renovation was completed and this house was a perfect little escape. Great to start our downtown Franklin life in this home. It was perfect for our little dog too. Jenny is an excellent host and very helpful. We would highly recommend this property
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay; great location; nicely decorated; amazing yard
Overall stay was great: was in Franklin for the pilgrimage festival and it was an easy walk to town and perfect for our needs. Hosts were nice and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Franklin Cottage
My daughter and I had a lovely time staying here while we were in Franklin for a horse show. The location of the house was perfect for us. It was a quick walk to downtown Franklin and very convenient to everything we needed. The house was very well appointed and quite comfortable. Jenny and Adam were extremely responsive and very kind and welcoming. We hope to stay again the next time we are in Franklin!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Siesta Key, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at Jenny and Adams home and it’s the most comfortable and homey place! I stay in vrbo s in nashville every 2 months and this is my favorite!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Black

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Our family moved to the yellow cottage last year. We live in Franklin full-time and rent out our house when we are traveling. We love our life here and do what we can to be home as much as possible. Sitting on the porch all weekend is our version of a good time. Our family business is CountryRoad.TV. You can check us out on apple TV, Amazon Fire or ROKU. Over the past year, we have poured our time, energy and creativity into this little cottage and our new business.

Why they chose this property

We love our life on this magical street. It was our dream to live in a walkable community, to become friends with our neighbors and to really live at home. We moved to this cottage after downsizing from a big home in Suburbia where we were too busy keeping it up to ever enjoy it. We walk downtown almost daily. We often work at Frothy Monkey or Merridee's Bakery. Meet friends for happy hour at Cork&Cow or Gray's on Main. Pinkerton park is one of our favorite destinations for a morning walk. And, of course, we love watching old movies and concerts at Franklin Cinema.

What makes this property unique

Rocking chairs on the front porch. Natural sunlight throughout house. Open floor plan. Friendliest neighbors. Peaceful backyard. Fire pit time. Downtown festivals. Game night. Netflix and Chill. Kayaking. Biking. Hiking. There is so much to do all around us but we are also always happy to stay in for the night because It's a really happy house.
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