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Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin

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An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and wooden barrels.
Living area
A living room with a brown sofa, a glass cabinet, a painting, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, cabinets, and a dining area with a rug and chairs.
A two-story house with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Franklin Theatre
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lotz House Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Carter House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin

Charming 1100 sq ft 1930 bungalow dressed in mid-century modern, in the historic district, a few minutes walk to Main Street Franklin, the most popular small town in TN. Perfect for porch sitting, evening fire pit conversation beside a running stream.. Any kind of eatery & shopping is available just blocks away and only 25 minutes to Nashville's Honky Tonk Highway and music venues like the Grand Ole Opry, Blubird Cafe, Hiking, biking, swimming and boating, close by.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3407163vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this cottage. Franklin Theatre and Lotz House Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. Westhaven Residents' Club and Williamson County AG Expo Park are also worth visiting.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • McLemore House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carter House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Factory - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 26 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Historic Cottage downtown Franklin located?

Situated in Franklin, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of McLemore House, Lotz House Museum and Franklin Theatre. Carter House and CMA Theater at Country Music Hall Of Fame are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cozy cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect little cottage! So cute and charming. Perfect location. Host was helpful and very kind. The beds were all very comfortable. The porch swing and backyard were lovely. So many nice touches .. nothing was overlooked. Would absolutely stay here next time we are in town!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway!

Great location and charming cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Perfect little house close to downtown Franklin. It was everything promised, everything I needed. I would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute!

We had a great stay. This was a perfect property for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very good location very close to downtown Franklin. No issues and very clean. Very cozy place perfect for what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NC trip

Very nice home would stay here again Host was very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location. Clean and cozy house. Worked perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Franklin Cottage

Charming cottage within easy walk of downtown. Great location but nice and quiet, too. Everything we wanted and needed for our 4-night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely space, perfect location

A friend and I met in Franklin for a weekend of hiking and hanging out. We had a great stay! Christa was a wonderful host. The house is so cute and really comfortable. The location was perfect, too. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Thank you for the great review Megan. Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Very charming home in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

This cottage is adorable and comfortable! We loved everything about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 Days in Franklin

Just right for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, a true hidden gem!

This cottage definitely lives up to it’s description. It’s charming, conveniently located both in Franklin and also to Nashville. It’s definitely a hidden gem. The hosts are great as well! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was fantastic. Chocolates, and candy on the beds. A bottle of wine on the dining table. The cottage is a charming 2 bedroom old house, within a 14 minute walk to downtown Franklin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JILL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OWNERS WERE ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Beautiful property -- excellent service--the owners were always available for any questions and extremely accommodating!! l LOVED this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cottage!

Cute cottage in a historical neighborhood. It is within walking distance to town and a park. Everything you need to make your stay homey is there and the backyard is fabulous!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend

We spent the weekend here with our two year old. It was a quick walk to town in a beautiful neighborhood. We had dinner in downtown Nashville and it was an easy uber ride as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rev. Dr. Susan C. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kelso Cottage Dream

The Kelso Cottage was everything we dreamed it would be with lots of amenities, well stocked pantry, magical backyard, nicely appointed, convenient to historic Franklin, and the best Host ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

!

We had a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kelso cottage is just like staying at grandma’s house – if grandma was cool! Furnished with midcentury modern furniture with a boho twist, this charming home gives off a relaxed vibe. It’s well stocked with practical amenities that minimize trips to the store and helps you settle in right away. The linens are top notch. Our host Christa was amazing, very responsive, and accommodating. Thank you for having us, our stay was delightful. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

The cottage was clean and homey and inviting. We loved how close to town it was. Everything we could possibly need was provided. We didn’t take advantage of the fire pit as the evenings were very warm. We’d book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This place couldn’t have been more continently located! A great quiet street but still so close to the center of town! The property manager couldn’t have been better! She was easy so work with and quick to return messages! Cute house, great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Katie, thanks so much for your great review. I think our property manager is pretty amazing as well… It’s me! Ha ha! Come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint and cozy

The neighborhood was beautiful, the house was cozy and clean. The backyard could have used some nicer patio furniture, fire pit and lights. Wonderful location within walking distance of everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomasa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Franklin Home & Location

The experience was excellent. We always take this place in the future. Is taken care of very well. Hospitality was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

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