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Charming Bunkhouse at Dark Horse Retreat

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A large, multi-story wooden house with a stone foundation, multiple balconies, and string lights.
A rustic kitchen with a stone wall, wooden beams, and a large window.
A wooden cabin with a porch, stone walls, and two rocking chairs.
A rustic interior with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a view through a glass door.
A rustic kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinetry, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Westhaven Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Westhaven Residents' Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Westhaven Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

4 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this apartment. McLemore House and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westhaven Golf Club and The Square. Ready for a night out? Consider Westhaven Residents' Club and Franklin Square.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Westhaven Lake - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gentry Lake - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Westhaven Residents' Club - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Westhaven Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Brownland Farm - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 35 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hornet Pond - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bunkhouse at Dark Horse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Charming Bunkhouse at Dark Horse Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bunkhouse at Dark Horse Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bunkhouse at Dark Horse Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bunkhouse at Dark Horse Retreat located?

Situated in Franklin, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Westhaven Golf Club, Gentry Lake and Westhaven Residents' Club. Westhaven Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, beautiful property everything we needed for accommodations kind people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were looking for a nice weekend retreat from our busy summer, and Dark Horse checked all the boxes for us. From the time we arrived until we left, everything was perfect: clean room, peaceful setting, and a helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was phenomenal. Really beautiful property, such a good find!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

The properties absolutely beautiful, and the architecture is absolutely stunning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and host!

Very accommodating to our requests and a beautiful property! Quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Amazing architecture and laid back stay. Very happy with the whole experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding communication and a wonderful place. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 night stay

We enjoyed a quick and easy 1 night stay. We wanted a cozy and quiet space to enjoy without the hassle of a hotel with others being around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Truly the most amazing and beautiful place and property we have stayed at in TN. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owner Of Boss Hog Barndos

Very nice property. Highly recommend staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Setting and Location

Dark Horse is located in a prime area just outside of downtown Franklin. With beautiful grounds, attentive staff and access to Westhaven its a perfect location!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique, wonderful week

The Dark Horse Studio bunk house was a wonderful stay. The grounds are beautiful, the room was very comfortable and everyone was very kind and delightful. I also enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Poncho and Brother

Attending a function at Williamson County Recycling Center, place was perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a perfect setting for a peaceful and relaxing stay!! If you have a vehicle, it was also a perfect driving distance to historic downtown Franklin, Leiper's Fork, Nashville and exploring the beautiful country side. The bunkhouse was comfortable, the shower had amazing water temperature and pressure and the history of the music studio was very interesting and exciting to know the musicians that have recorded there. It will be my first choice for our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway!

The dark horse was exactly what I was, hoping for, and exceeded my expectations! Minutes away from downtown Franklin, the owner and staff live on the property and were excellent! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Everything about this place was so amazing. Plan my next booking already! Friendly for Uber pickups too going downtown Nashville.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wanted the Nashville Experience

Perfect place to recant family stories, go for morning walks, and listen to the next hit be recorded.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Girls Weekend

This property is amazing, beautiful, and incredibly open and accommodating. We enjoyed communicating with and meeting Emilee, the manager, who gave us a full tour of the studio and property. The location feels like a remote getaway, but if very close to lots of sites, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

What a great way to reconnect with old friends! Property was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother/Daughter weekend

This is the second time staying at Dark Horse. We enjoy the isolated beautiful countyside and tranquility of the property. Other than the unexpected cold temperatures making the bunkhouse very cold, we enjoyed our visit and plan to return in the summer of 2025!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations - perfect

This was the most peaceful and enjoyable accommodations. Such welcome hosts- we felt very cared for. The location was perfect - with so much to enjoy just minutes away. Nashville was only 30 min away - but this property was the perfect TN experience. Already planning to return and enjoy the property more with just relaxing on the porch with a book and a good afternoon nap. Thank you to our hosts that made our stay with our friends so enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Executive Retreat

We utilized this property for a meeting for our Executive Leadership Team. The set-up of the house and all the bedrooms / bathrooms worked perfect for our team and is so beautiful. Robin, Austin and Emily were amazing to work with and were super responsive! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great Vrbo experience

I am always looking for unusual places to stay other than the big hotel chains. My experiences this year vacation traveling staying in Vrbo homes and in this case at a recording studio where great musicians have recorded was a wonderful opportunity. Set in country settings away from big crowds and cities I was not disappointed…check out the website for Dark Horse in Franklin Tn
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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