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In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin

Cottage in Franklin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
The guest house on Bridge Street is in the original Historic downtown grid.
Dining
There is an extra leaf for the table in case you need more space to eat or work.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4825 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Factory
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, CoolSprings Galleria
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin

Nestled in the original five block square of Historic Downtown Franklin, you will be able to walk to the Square, the Franklin Theater, and all the charm of Main Street in less than five minutes. It is faster to walk than to drive! Truly, one of the most convenient locations available. The Franklin Guest House is a converted garage that has been renovated into a delightful guest house. The bedroom provides a peaceful night's sleep with its king size bed. Adjoining the bedroom is a full bath with a shower and jetted soaking tub combination.

There is a fully-equipped and updated kitchen with granite counter tops and tile backsplash. The dining area and living room's cathedral ceiling and skylights give this room an aura of beauty and warmth, and the sleeper sofa will accommodate two more guests! For your use, you will also find a new Whirlpool front loading washing machine and a front loading dryer. There is an extra 1/2 bathroom off the living area. There is a desk area for working guests with a WiFi speed of 1200 MbPS. This guest house is a one of a kind! From its lovely decor to its convenient location, you will find that your new home away from home exemplifies the graciousness of Franklin, Tennessee!
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is in a walkable area in Franklin with great shopping. Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westhaven Golf Club and Crockett Park Tennis Center. SOAR Adventure Tower and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Factory - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carnton Plantation - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 28 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin located?

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and Franklin Theatre. Pull-Tight Players Theatre and Fort Granger Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 232 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 232 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect. Quiet, peaceful setting, yet walking distance to everything Downtown Franklin has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was an excellent host. Everything was appointed beautifully. Susan greeted us and showed us the cottage upon arrival. It was in walking distance of the main square of Franklin, so optimally located. We couldn’t have asked for a better location. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient and safe. Walkable to all downtown has to offer and easy access to main roads. Susan has provided everything you’ll need and is a wonderful host!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Wonderful, Cozy Getaway

This place was in a wonderful location. Just one block away from the downtown square. The rental house was so roomy, cozy and beautifully decorated. The host was very friendly and gave us some restaurant recommendations. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Franklin - walk to Downtown

Fantastic location and livable space. Kitchen stocked with supplies for meals. Plenty of parking off street and would definitely stay here again. Good water pressure too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Pleasant Stay and Great Location

All around great visit - charming location and perfect for short stay in Franklin. We enjoyed location - easy walks with the dogs, a short walk to The Coffee House which we enjoyed each day. Would highly recommend as quiet location one block from Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Franklin fun!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage, within walking distance to all of the great restaurants and shops. Our host was so sweet and gave us helpful pointers to navigate town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

t s.

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

Fall visit

This was the perfect spot for our visit to Franklin. The cottage is cozy and had everything we needed. Check-in was convenient. A very short walk to downtown restaurants and stores and an easy drive to Nashville.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnee G.

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

Cottage in Franklin

Love this little cottage. We can walk to everything in Historic Franklin. We plan on returning for a third time soon. Thanks Susan
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Perfect cottage and Location to downtown Franklin

Susan is a great host. She met us at the cottage when we arrived to show us around. Her place looks small on the outside, but had plenty of space for our two dogs and us. The location is right near downtown and we walked everywhere. Lots of coffee places and restaurants nearby. We had so many options and didn’t get to try them all! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey S.

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

Weekend Birthday getaway

Great little place within easy walk to all the cool little shops and great eating places in Franklin. Had a great weekend !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Lovely Cottage

Wonderful cottage within walking distance of Franklin historic district and parks. We totally enjoyed this property, the host was proactive in communication. We will stay there anytime we plan to come back to Franklin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

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

Excellent, friendly owner, super satisfyed

Great weekend, will recommend, will return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marty F.

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

First trip to Franklin

Home was quaint, convenient, comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Wanted a place near my niece's wedding venue, and got more than we expected! Was able to walk through the historic district, saw a parade and got to eat wonderful meals and/or shop. Lovely cottage within walking distance of Franklin, TN!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve V., Russell Springs Ky.

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

Franklin hideaway

Exceptional experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

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

Darling little cottage

Such a welcoming and sweet home away from home. Comfortable king size bed, 2 bathrooms which was so convenient. Wonderful kitchen and family room. Just so cozy. Very convenient to all the shops in downtown Franklin. The owner is a doll and so friendly. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Move

So convenient to walk to eateries and shops. This rental had everything we needed and a plus to be able to bring our pup! Owner is very accommodating.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Adorable Cottage Getaway

I scheduled a weekend trip with my boyfriend, and wanted a close downtown property with easy access to shops and dining. However, we didn’t anticipate enjoying most of our time at the cottage cuddled up and making s’mores using the wood burning fireplace! It was definitely the restful weekend we were hoping for and hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Kristin N.

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

Cute neighborhood; house needs work

Overall our stay was sufficient for what we needed. The cottage was in a nice neighborhood, walking distance from food and shopping. It was quiet at night, away from city noise. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen had the normal amenities. The house needs some updating including routine maintenance and more deep cleaning. We had several mishaps that were inconvenient, one late at night and the host had sent her phone directly to voicemail. Also, we were stuck in the house during a parade that went down the street in front of the house; we were not told about this until it was too late to move the car. I suggest checking out an events calendar or asking the host specifically if there is anything going on during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, hop skip and a jump from downtown! The pictures and description are very accurate!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay and so very convenient to everything Franklin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One minute walk to downtown Franklin. Perfect location. Clean property. Parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!! Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Quiet and so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan comer

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Our family loved Franklin, Tennessee before Garden and Gun Magazine named Franklin 'The Best Southern Town' or Southern Living Magazine ranked Franklin on their top 'Best Places List'. In fact, we have lived here for over 150 years, and my great great grandparents lived just a block away from our guesthouse during The Battle of Franklin! For generations we have known that Franklin was an extraordinary place, and we are proud to call it home!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is the most wonderful feature of
The Franklin Guest House! The guest house is within moments of Main Street. Our home is next door, and when my children were quite young; they were allowed to go to the shopping/dining area of Franklin by themselves. (Back then you could buy fried rice for 99 cents, plus Gray's Drugstore had penny candy!) Such a sweet place to raise a family! Even though stores have changed, the location is still the same.

What makes this property unique

Come experience true Middle Tennessee living at our guest house which provides multiple benefits for any guest. Staying in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin lends itself to many fun activities. The coziness of the guest house provides a romantic getaway or a relaxing stay. Staying five minutes from the interstate, and less than thirty minutes from downtown Nashville allows easy access to Music City. Whether your vacationing desires are to nestle into a quiet retreat or to be out and active this home is the place for you!

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