Location: Nashville, Middle, Tennessee, USA (50 Miles North of Nashville, Tn in Russellville, Ky) View Map
Accommodations: Historic Home / Museum, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 13-17)
Our home is a pre-civil war era Italianate style Victorian home furnished with many period antiques. Located one hour north of Nashville in the quiet historical town of Russellville, Logan County, KY. Our property is also known as the Wallace-Byrne Home and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was a Stage Coach Inn and Tavern in the early 1800's. The slaves quarters and external kitchen are now replaced with a two car garage.
The home is 4600 square feet plus another 500+ square feet of covered porches. It has five (or six) ample bedrooms and beds enough to sleep up to 17 people (all linens included). There are also couches, air mattresses, and sleeping bags. Four bathrooms have all been added over time. The main floor has 10' ceilings with a formal parlor, two dining rooms, and a master bedroom suite. The other bedrooms are located upstairs.
The kitchen is updated to modern gourmet style with stainless steel appliances including Jennair gas stove (two ovens, 6 burners, plus hotplate), dishwasher, and two refrigerators. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pans, utensils, and imperishable food stock for your use.
The home is within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and seven churches and many other historically significant homes in the Russellville Historic District. Our home historically was on the outside edge of town on what used to be called “High Street” -- which made it quite suitable for being a stagecoach inn and tavern. Now we are in the center of the town on the south edge of the historic district at the foot of the hills.
The builder of the original log house (parlor and dining room with loft above) was William Wallace, possible direct descendant of the William Wallace made famous by Mel Gibson in the movie “Brave Heart”. Wallace was appointed Circuit Court Judge in 1807 with a jurisdiction covered 5 counties and some 160 miles in extent. Wallace was a Jeffersonian in politics and was a presidential elector in the National Electoral College in 1808. One of his more famous young attorney apprentices was Joseph Emory Davis, eldest brother of Jefferson Davis who later was the President of the Southern Confederacy.
A FORMER OWNER OF OUR HOME WAS SHOT BY THE JESSE JAMES GANG - and lived. This was Nimrod Long the banker who was shot in the head during the bank robbery March 20, 1868 - The gang robbed the Southern Deposit Bank in Russellville, Kentucky for $14,000. Long & wife purchased our house in 1877 leaving it to his eldest son for $1 in 1881.
The Victorian house was originally heated by eight coal fireplaces. You can still see the original coal shoot, including its own little driveway ramp up from the street, at the southwest corner. Slaves were responsible for keeping the coal bins full during winter. You can see the remains of coal throughout the coal cellar located under the Parlor. In the north yard closest to the NE entrance is a Buckeye tree (thought to be over 150 years old). This is the tree made famous by the Ohio State University mascot (but most Ohioans have never seen this kind of tree or its nut). On the north east corner of the property behind the garage by the stone fence is a concrete pad that we understand was approximately where the slave quarters were located. The original kitchen was located about where the garage is today. Consequently, this is an older home with some updated ammenities. Our neighbors are mostly current or retired educators that love history and are very friendly and helpful. Many neighbors are active in the areas historic societies and civil war groups. If your party is really seeking a condo or set of hotel rooms style outing, please do not contact me about renting our house. This is for people who can enjoy the and appreciate the differences of an older home.
Upon your arrival, our in-town manager will meet you with the keys, show you the house, answer questions and will try to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The whole house will be yours....its like staying in a historic home museum, yet reasonably priced.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 3 ton central air unit, plus two upstairs window a/c, several room fans
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Mostly full of the owners stuff.
- Off Street Parking: Driveway large enough for RV and several other vehicles.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (4) : The house has 8 fireplaces. Several of the fireplaces have gas inserts.
- Wood Fireplace (4) : The two main fireplaces in the Parlor and Blue Dining Room are set up for wood burning.
- Beds
- King Bed: The King bed is in the upstairs master bedroom. This room also has extra closet space.
- Queen Bed (2) : One Queen bed is in the Main Floor Master bedroom, the other is in the Rose Room (accompanied by a single child's bed).
- Double Bed (5) : Two Double beds are in the Stagecoach Inn Room, perfect for teenagers or singles. A third is in the Library Room that has a crib too. A fourth is on the main floor for senior guests in a multi-purpose room. A fifth full size bed in located in a large hall upstairs on an antique day bed with a memory foam type matress.
- Twin/Single Bed: A Single Bed available in the Rose Room.
- Child Bed
- Crib: Small antique but sturdy crib in the Library Room along with a Full Size bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : Basic cable service only.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): New 42" LCD HDTV in newly defined family room area.
- DVD (4)
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: A few DVD's are available in the home. Also local library (3 blocks away) checks out a wide variety of over 1000 DVD's for free. Ask the owner for details.
- Video Game Console: Old school "playstation" with two game consols and 30" monitor. We have fifteen games ready to play.
- Video Games (15) : A variety from racing to basketball.
- CD Player
- Music Library: A few cd's available, but definately bring your own too.
- Private Hot Tub (3) : There are three full size historic (restored) bath tubs in the home for an authentic clean soak. Bath salts, bath lotions, bubbles, and candles are usually available.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen has been updated with stainless steel appliances. We have 2 refrigerators, double Jennaire Stovetop and oven (six gas burners, two ovens, and grill), dishwasher, small microwave, and toster.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Complete set of cooking dishes, pans, utensils, several sets of dishes (serving about twenty), and silverware.
- Refrigerator (2) : One Stainless and one regular.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: There are several places in town that will cater, but this must be prearranged. See our in town manager for details.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New '09 summer, gas BBQ NextGrill with side burner.
- Deck/Patio: Two porches of over 500 SF. The Main Street Porch has the swinging love seat, church bench and variety of rockers.
- Other Amenities
- Large historic home or 4600 sf, plus 2 covered porches, 8 fireplaces, Grand Parlor, 2 Dining Rooms, 2 restored 1880's bathtubs plus one corner bathtub, hardwood floors, updated gourmet kitchen, filled with Antique furniture and amenities fitting a historic home. Wi-Fi available for additional fee with provider.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Unless you have written permission from the owner.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Back door is 6" off the ground, many doors on the main floor are very wide. Not perfect for wheelchair guests, but better than most average new homes now.
- Kid Friendly: The quiet town is good for kids, with park and library within walking distance. However, very young children many not be appropriate around the glass antiques. There is nothing super valuable, but you would be responsible if any antiques were broken or damaged.
- Not Suitable for Children: Todlers under age 5 might have trouble on two staircases and with low reachable glass and other antiques.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: You must be at least 25 years old to rent this. However, I will consider exceptions on a case by case basis. No hard alcohol or drugs are allowed!
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking in the house, no exceptions! My wife is alergic to smoke.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Skydiving headquarters of the Tennessee/Kentucky School of Skydiving located at the Russellville Logan County Airport which services the greater Nashville/Russellville/Clarksville area. Come learn to skydive. Most everyone in the area golf's or are active outdoors (2 golf courses in town). Lake Malone is just 20 minutes North with boating, skiing, fishing, and swimming. There are numerous caves in the area - including Mammouth Caves National Park (one hour north-east). Today Russellville is a relatively small and quiet town, but it is relatively close to many area of interest. We are located just 29 miles west of Bowling Green, KY home of Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the GM’s Corvette plant and museum (factory tours most days) among other attractions. 34 miles SW to Clarksville, TN and the large compound making up Fort Campbell. Most of the region is picturesque farmland. About 15 miles east is the westernmost site of a Shaker Colony museum and grounds – established
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Entire property..$150/night..$750/week, payable in advance (2010 rates +$25/nt)
2 night minimum stay, $75 mgt/cleaning fee per wk,
Reservation/damage deposit $250 refunded if house and contents found
in good condition, half refunded if no show if given 2 wks notice to rerent.
For groups over ten, there is an additional $10 per person per night
Off season discounts may apply contact owner for details (up to $100 off a week)
Billing and refund by email invoice using Paypal - you don't have to have a Paypal
account as you can pay securly with most any credit card.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Nashville
The historic town is so well preserved, people in the area are great, you can literally walk to about everything in town, wake up to church bells, know your neighbors, etc. We really love Russellville and that area north of Nashville.
The Unique Benefits at this Historic Home / Museum
Historic spots like Shakertown, buying antiques, relaxing at home, or improving the home and reading up on how the home was historically significant during the civil war and other early victorian periods.
In fact, A FORMER OWNER OF OUR HOUSE WAS SHOT BY JESSE JAMES AND LIVED (Nimrod Long was the owner between 1877-1881, then he and his wife gave it to his oldest son for $1 - shot by Jesse James Gang during a robbery of the bank March 20th 1868).
Former Stagecoach Inn and Tavern prior to the civil war. Was converted into a large victorian home with 8 fireplaces, in about 1858. You can stay in our home by booking with us.
This is a free museum run by the historical society across the street. Usually upon until about 2 PM weekdays. Well work your time. You usually get a personal guide too.
In this building representatives from all Kentucky counties meet and voted to seceed from the Union. This was later repelled by the northern KY government. Money was raised from Jefferson Davis's Co
This building was a bank that was robbed in 1868 by the Jesse James Gang. During the robbery the owner of the bank Mr. Nimrod Long was shot in the head. Long survived the shot and in 1877 purchased
This library is a great source of free information on the history of the area as well as a start for family research and general interest. They also have free internet access via about 15 on site com
Owned by General Bibb (made Bibb lettace famous), this was his town house. He studied law under Judge Wallace (who built our house). He freed all his slaves in the early 1800's so he was kind of an
Former Shaker colony, the furthest west of all the Shaker colonies, this was a 5000 acre farm. In the early 1800's they used progressive farm techniques that were a model to others in the industry.
You can tour GM's plant where they make Corvette's and Cadalic SRC. Tours offered weekdays about 1 PM. Be sure to bring closed toed shoes. Takes about 2 hours.
Owner's Map of Nashville
Business Consultant and Property Investor that has learned to love the style of the old mid-South. Our home in Russellville is an early Victorian. We hope to perhaps retire there someday. "They don't build them like this anymore." We trust you will enjoy it as much as we do.
Property Photos
- Historic Pre-Civil War Victorian - Main Street View - Nashville, Tennessee Historic Vacation Home walking distance to Restaurants
- North wing - the historic Stagecoach Inn and Tavern (formerly 2 story log) - Nashville, Tennessee Historic Vacation Home walking distance to Restaurants
- Main Street Porch - with swing seat, rockers, and bench - Nashville, Tennessee Historic Vacation Home walking distance to Restaurants
- Gourmet style kitchen with stainless steel Jennair stove, dishwasher & 2 refrs
- The Blue Dining Room - 1 of 2 Dining Rooms 3 antique dining tables for your use.
- The Stagecoach Room - two full size+ antique beds
- Rose Room - Child's Bed shown (Also Brass Queen Bed in room)
- 1 of the 8 fireplaces in the home - Parlor with 1880's organ
- Main Floor Master Bedroom, chest of drawers and armorie
- Main Floor Bathroom - 1 of the 2 1880's soaking bathtubs
- Family room off kitchen with 42" HDTV, cable tv, DVD & a library full of DVD's
- Judge William Wallace built the log cabin portion sometime before 1811
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