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Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

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Living area
Room
Room
King bed and slider door to screened in porch
Writing desk in master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
£131
avg per night

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, McLemore House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Carter House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
The current price is £131
avg per night

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About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this guesthouse is in the city centre. The Square and Westhaven Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. Travelling with kids? Consider McLemore Park and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • McLemore House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Williamson County Soccer Complex - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carter House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 30 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hank’s Coffee Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

5 Star Generals Retreat is a charming, elegantly-furnished, 2 bedroom/1 bath guest home that rests behind our family's original property (The Big House) that was built in 1919. Nestled in a private setting with a private driveway and parking, this gorgeous vacation property is a mere 15 minute walk from Main Street Franklin and all of the historic sightseeing, shopping, and dining it has to offer.

There is ample outdoor room to run and enjoy cooking and recreation with the family. Enjoy the view of the historic property via a screened in porch and large outdoor patio off the master bedroom, the latter of which includes a gas grill and grilling utensils for cookouts.

Generals Retreat also offers a fully-stocked kitchen with service for 8, a formal cozy living room with console TV and a separate dining room surrounded on three sides with plantation shutters, a stackable washer/dryer, and much more.

Whether you're visiting family for the holidays, looking to relocate, or simply enjoying a much-needed vacation - we hope that you'll come and stay with our family in Franklin, TN!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
$100 non refundable pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on outside patio only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! on 5 Apr 2026 start from £131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! located?

Located in the centre of Franklin, this family-friendly guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of McLemore House and Williamson County Soccer Complex. The Square and Lotz House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is absolutely adorable. My family truly enjoyed the comfort and location. The owners are extremely responsive. It felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The vacation cottage was very comfortable and we felt very safe.The kitchen was well-furnished with everything we needed. We enjoyed watching TV on the U Tube Channel. Would highly recommend this vacation cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful space with wonderful, hospitable host. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Izzie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent gathering space for families to reunite and enjoy each others company.Also, the location was excellent walk-ability index.Damon was so helpful ahead of time for planning details I hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to downtown Franklin. Nice big yard with fire pit & Outside patio. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A.

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

Great location

We felt right ant home and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and great yard for our dog to explore, and within walking distance to a wonderful local park. Hosts were absolutely delightful, and very quick to help us with any questions. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming guest house lovingly decorated with collected antiques and art. Fully equipped kitchen and bath. WiFi accessibility great location. Perfect neighborhood for dog walking day and night. No issues of any kind during our four day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great for our girls weekend! We loved coming back to the property after a day out exploring Franklin. The space is perfect for a family or small group and can comfortably accommodate 5 people. The yard and property begged to be enjoyed. Staying here made our visit more enjoyable and we loved getting to meet Mark and Damon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Great visit! Beautiful home!

We had such a great time visiting Franklin/Nashville. The home was beautiful! We enjoyed having breakfast every morning, gathering in the living room watching TV and sitting in the sunroom. Highly recommend and we would love to come back. Also, location is perfect for visiting beautiful downtown Franklin! Thanks for a great time and for being such wonderful hosts!
Downtown Franklin!
Parthenon
Graceland
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine r.

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

charming cottage

The Generals Quarters was located behind a beautiful historic home in a lovely neighborhood. We had everything we needed, and a lot of room to move around. We especially loved the sunny dining area!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Visit to Franklin

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely retreat cottage. Very clean and in a perfect location to walk into town, or walk your pet around the beautiful, quiet neighborhoods. Mark and Damon are very accommodating and I highly recommend staying here.Mary T
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

j s.

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

Easy walk to downtown

Great house with plenty of room to spread out. Screened in porch was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie D.

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

Franklin Girls Trip

Mr. Mark met us at the car and helped unload our luggage into the cottage. The cottage is so cute and we had more than plenty of room. The neighborhood was a gem. We loved how close we were to all the shops and how quiet it was. We hope to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

First time in Franklin

Well we won the lottery with this place. Location, cleanliness, amenities, not to mention the host on site welcoming us with a loaf of banana bread. Trust me you will not be sorry!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Cozy

Our stay at General's Retreat was comfortable and cozy. The fireplace was a plus and not far from the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Nice location

My teacher friends and I enjoyed our stay during the PumpkinFest in Franklin, TN. Lots of great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed the screened in back porch during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

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

Wonderful stay in lovely and well kept home

We stayed in Franklin for a horse show at Brownland Farm. My husband, myself and two teenagers (ages 15 and 17). The house was excellent. Beautiful furniture (my kids are old enough to respect the antiques). The neighborhood is gorgeous. The house was an excellent home base for us to enjoy Franklin and the horse show. Such nice hosts… left banana bread for us to enjoy upon arrival. Would recommend 10/10 stars! Hope to stay again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Wonderful place to stay! Very clean, comfortable and decorated beautifully!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The General’s Retreat! Such an adorable cottage, decorated beautifully and was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie J.

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

Perfect weekend!

This guesthouse was the perfect place for my mother, sister and me as we celebrated our mom's birthday. We had plenty of room and the house is totally charming. We loved having breakfast in the sunroom and relaxing on the screen porch. We struggled with the TV our first night and Damon was right there to help us. I highly recommend this guesthouse. It will be perfect for you too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

It was clean, comfortable, quiet and was decorated very nice!

We enjoyed our stay! It had all the amenities of home! Great place to stay and enjoy the historic town of Franklin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Best location

Great convenient location for visitinfamily Great location for visiting family in Franklin.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

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

Family weekend

Incredible location with wonderful property owners. Would definitely stay there again and recommend others looking for a weekend in Franklin area stay there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Hidden gem

Great little cottage we booked for out of town family. Located on the back side of the property so very private and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Sara S., Thompsons Station

Lovely private cottage in Franklin, Tn

We loved our stay- perfect spot for us to stay while visiting our grandchildren- second bedroom perfect to host two of them at a time...a treat for all of us. Hosts were wonderful- beds comfortable- will definitely stay here the next time we visit
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016