Upscale Private Guest Cottage in the Heart of Nashville

10/06/2009

VRBO Bear stayed here:

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This 19th century restored carriage house had old-fashioned charm, but all the modern conveniences a bear could ask for! Within minutes of downtown Nashville, all that Music City had to offer was right at my fingertips. By day, I enjoyed the history and culture of the city and by night, I returned to the tranquil cottage to relax and get a good night’s rest on my plush bed.

The Mulberry House cottage was within minutes of downtown Nashville, where I visited the Grand Ole Opry and the Music City Hall of Fame. In addition to enjoying some local country and jazz music, I visited historic sites such as President Andrew Jackson’s estate.

Rumor has it that music stars and dignitaries from around the world have stayed at Mulberry House! Royalty, music and art lovers alike will thoroughly enjoy their stay at this cottage. The owners have decorated the house with art from around the world. Some pieces of the art and antique collection are available for purchase and guest receive preferred pricing.

I enjoyed seclusion and tranquility on my private patio where I could listen to the rain on the chimes on a misty morning or relax on the gazebo and enjoy the fall foliage. The owners left me treats galore, including locally made artisan bread, cheese, berries, drinks, jam, cookies and honey! I soaked in a lavender bubble bath in the claw foot tub and enjoyed listening to music on the state-of-the-art surround sound system

I had everything I needed during my visit. I had wireless internet access to find out reviews on local restaurants and also had the opportunity to visit with the homeowners nearby to ask them for suggestions on local hotspots. From plush linens to colorful textiles to delicious snacks, private parking and relaxing scenery, I was truly rejuvenated at this high end guest cottage called the Mulberry House!

The VRBO Bear

The VRBO Bear

• Fantastic Experience

  Fantastic Experience

  • Guest LovetoTravel
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 03/23/13
  Our stay at the Mulberry House was truly remarkable. It's such a unique place- so home like and comfortable. The owners are very welcoming in the Southern tradition, and do everything to make you comfortable. The cottage itself is beautifully decorated and quite spacious. We had our grown daughter with us, and she was fine with sleeping on the sofa bed. The cottage was well stocked even with yummy snacks in the refrigerator! We were thrilled to be there and wish we could have stayed longer. We can't recommend enough. Lastly, it is just like it looks like in the pictures, only better.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Sally, it was such a pleasure to have you and your family here! We can almost always count on really enjoying the guests who choose to stay with us and your and your family were our kind of people-something about a shared sensibility. Do come again!

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• If only we could stay longer....

  If only we could stay longer....

  • Guest Kim and Mike Wilton
  • Date of stay 11/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  The beauty of travel, besides all the wonderful learning experiences and fun that it brings, is that it sometimes presents us with a very special, deeply felt connection to a certain place. It doesn't happen every time, but when it does, WOW! That place becomes permanently entrenched in your heart. Well, that is exactly what happened to my husband and myself in Nashville, and specifically at Mulberry Cottage. I know that this may sound terribly cliche, but words truly cannot do justice in describing this charming place. From the moment we entered, having been warmly greeted by Doug, we were enchanted. The decor and furnishings are highest-end luxury, and the artwork brings life and soul to the space. Luxe though it is, this is not a sterile 5 star hotel: every inch of the home lovingly pays homage to the city and countryside that surround it. Catherine's generous breakfast offerings (yummy granola, fresh bread, eggs, cheeses, juice, coffee, etc.) got us off on a bright and happy note each morning, ready to explore fascinating Nashville and its neighbouring rural communities. The location is wonderful; we enjoyed a great walk into the funky hipster community of 12 South, where you have super cool shops like Imogene + Willie's (hand crafted jeans and much, much more), Katy K's Ranch Dressing (rockabilly cool vintage stuff), the Frothy Monkey for yummy chai lattes amongst many other offerings, and one of our favourite fun restaurants, Urban Grub. Downtown is just a short drive away, as is up-and-coming East Nashville. Be sure to check out Margot's for lovely southern-tinged French cuisine, and hit up the Five Spot for some cool indie music and a great local vibe. City House, a funky restaurant in Germantown, was awesome as well! After forays out on the stunning Natchez Trace, and hoofing all over town, coming home to Mulberry Cottage was such a treat. If only there were more time to flip through the fascinating books and have a soak in the beautifully restored claw-foot tub! Ah well, next time! It was our great pleasure to meet Catherine and Doug, truly gracious hosts and interesting and fun people to boot! We left our heart at Mulberry Cottage, and will most certainly return in the near future! Kim and Mike Wilton Toronto, ON Canada

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks, Kim, for your very gracious review. We adored having you two adventurous souls as our guests--you saw and did more in a few days than many do in a week or more. It was a pleasure to see Nashville anew through smart, sassy Canadian eyes. Come again, and we'll go with you next time!

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• Private spacious cottage in convenient Nashville location

  Private spacious cottage in convenient Nashville location

  • Guest Craig H.
  • Date of stay 10/24/12
  • Review Submitted 11/03/12
  My wife and I returned to Nashville for 3 nights in October for an event at Vanderbilt Medical Center and decided to stay in an inn or B&B. After an extensive search, we settled on the Mulberry House cottage and what a great choice it was. Owners Catherine and Doug have done a wonderful renovation on an old carriage house behind their main house and guests are treated to all the comforts of home but with magnificent decorations and art pieces formerly in Catherine's Nashville gallery. There is a large great room with plenty of space for entertaining as we did on one of our nights. The kitchen is complete and well supplied with all the necessities plus special treats customized according to the tastes of the guests. The bedroom and bathroom are also spacious and comfortable. We were delighted with our choice of the Mulberry House, were proud to show it off to our old Nashville friends and would recommend it heartily to anyone needing a short or long term stay in Music City. While guest privacy is well-maintained, the owners are readily available to deal with any problems or answer any questions. The location is very convenient to downtown Nashville as well as the Green Hills shopping area and the local colleges such as Vanderbilt, Belmont and Lipscomb. 5 stars from us for a first class accommodation.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

  Owner response: One of the delights of having our cottage is meeting interesting people from around the country and the world. So often we discover kindred spirits who share our love of travel and of Nashville. We enjoyed so much meeting the two of you, and hope to see more of you in the future!

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• Wedding week

  Wedding week

  • Guest mg
  • Date of stay 10/01/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  We chose the Mullberry House as our "home away form home" for our daughters wedding because we wanted something special for the very special time in our lives. It is a great location, close to everything we needed. We had plenty of room to spread out with all our stuff for the wedding. It was such a joy to arrive after an 8 hour drive to find that we did not have to go out for breakfast groceries. The kitchen and fridge was completely stocked. We would recommend this place for sure.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Lovely Cottage

  Lovely Cottage

  • Guest JanD
  • Date of stay 09/08/12
  • Review Submitted 09/28/12
  A lovely private cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Our hosts, Catherine and Doug were very accommodating and thoughtful during our stay. They provided a bountiful array of breakfast items including fresh fruit ,freshly baked bread and homemade granola. The furnishings in the cottage were upscale and wonderful art adorned the walls. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to our friends..in fact I just did yesterday! Thanks for the hospitality.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Perfect weekend getaway!

  Perfect weekend getaway!

  • Guest lauraannxoxo
  • Date of stay 09/21/12
  • Review Submitted 09/25/12
  My husband selected this cottage for a weekend getaway to celebrate our five-year wedding anniversary. It was the perfect pick! It is so beautifully decorated and had all the amenities we wanted. We loved having the kitchen already stocked with everything we needed to make breakfast each morning. Catherine had even purchased "five-year" aged Gouda cheese in honor of our five-year anniversary, it was such a special touch! The cottage was so comfortable and the perfect size. It was nice that the owners' house is right there on the property so if you need anything, you can just knock on their door. The fence around the cottage gives privacy. We loved it and would definitely stay there again if we are in the Nashville area!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Perfection!!

  Perfection!!

  • Guest LSO
  • Date of stay 05/09/12
  • Review Submitted 05/18/12
  Everything about our stay at Mulberry House was delightful! We came to Nashville for our daughter's Vanderbilt graduation, and were sorry that we did not discover this amazing cottage early in her Vandy career. We were enchanted from the moment we walked through the gate to discover our beautiful private garden. The cottage's wonderfully eclectic collection of art and furnishings, and the well stocked kitchen (beer and sodas, wonderful bread, cookies, cheese, berries, eggs, and the best granola I have ever tasted) were simply amazing. The location is perfect! The beautiful tree lined streets around the cottage are a perfect place for a brisk walk, and there is a lovely park nearby. And yet, you are just minutes away from the trendy 12south area, the Universities, and the fun of downtown Nashville. I have found many lovely places to stay through VRBO, but nothing compares to the warmth and charm of this little Nashville jewel.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Exploring Nashville?

  Exploring Nashville?

  • Guest KearneyMomma
  • Date of stay 03/31/12
  • Review Submitted 04/15/12
  Our first trip to Nashville, It was just my husband and me, the Mulberry house was the perfect place. It is pretty centrally located and simple to get around to the places we wanted to go. The Mulberry House & surrounding property was beautiful. Lots of foliage, everything was so green & lush. There's a nice privacy fence around the cottage and a little patio with a table & chairs. The house itself is charming, inside & out. Pretty much every amenity that you could want is included. We flew & didnt check our bags so wanted to travel light, so we checked with Catherine & everything we needed was there when we arrived. It was a pleasure visiting with Doug & Catherine...they were available but not "in our way." They had some good suggestions & comments for our daytrips. We wanted to do things in Nashville that we could do only in Nashville. Here are some things that we did: Grand Ole Opry - look on the website ahead of time, they have different performers each night. Right across from the Grand Ole Opry is the new & huge Opry Mills mall. Also very close is the Opryland Hotel. Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum - We spent a couple of hours there. It was interesting, but pretty predictable. It was a little difficult to find due to construction of the Music City Convention Center that is supposed to be open in 2013. Scenic drive - we went drove to Franklin, about 15 miles away. Ate breakfast at Puckett's Grocery, which was fine, but nothing great - I think we werent there at the right time of day. We bummed around Franklin & enjoyed their several antique shops. Followed the Natchez Trace back to Nashville & stopped for a late lunch at Loveless...well worth doing! I ate 4 biscuits - the peach preserves were the best! Bluebird Cafe - It was on a Monday, we stood in line at 4:30 to watch songwriters sing their original tunes on Open Mike Night. This was more impressive than I expected. Broadway Street - This is a strip of bars & bootshops, with live music in most of the bars, up&comers singing for tips. This was kind of fun. We liked Tootsie's & Bootlegger's the best. We also ate Big River Brewery & it was very good food! We checked out the website Nashvile Scene. This is where we saw that Earl Scruggs' funeral was open to the public at the Ryman. That was an amazing experience! Enjoy Nashville & the Mulberry House. (We didnt even begin to explore Civil War stuff.) It was a fun trip & we highly recommend it!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Love the Mood of This Place!

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  Love the Mood of This Place!

  • Guest JK
  • Date of stay 11/12/11
  • Review Submitted 11/17/11
  It was nice coming in from the long flight from Oregon to an instantly comfortable setting. And nice having breakfast things available when we didn't have a clue at first where to go out for breakfast. Arriving to find a Corona and lime waiting was highly appreciated, as was having a AuxIn line available on the stereo so we could plug in a smartphone and stream our hometown radio station. The eclectic collection of art is great fun. Love the mood of this place!

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• An Otherworldly Place

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  An Otherworldly Place

  • Guest Ann
  • Date of stay 08/18/11
  • Review Submitted 09/26/11
  To cross the threshold into the garden and guest house is to enter another world of tranquility where every comfort is provided. Objets d'art from many cultures spark the imagination and delight the senses. The best homemade granola in the world with fresh berries makes a wonderful breakfast.

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$275/nt, $1650/wk. $25/person daily charge for guests beyond 2. Cleaning Fee: $50.
State and Local Tax Rate is 9.25%, Hotel Tax is 6%, and City Tax is $2.50/night.
A Deposit of 50% of Your Entire Stay is Due when Registering.
A Two-Night Minimum Stay is Required.
Cancellation: Full Refund, Less $50, at Least Three Weeks Prior to Arrival.
We Accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.