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Completely Renovated Historical Cottage -- Walking distance to Downtown Franklin

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Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Carter House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lotz House Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Completely Renovated Historical Cottage -- Walking distance to Downtown Franklin

Welcome to Serenity Cottage
Here to experience all the charm and beauty of Franklin? You’ve picked the perfect place!

Serenity Cottage is more than just a name—it’s a dream brought to life. This home is built on land where soldiers once fought during the Civil War between the North and South. It’s even possible to find old gun shells in the backyard—a quiet, humbling reminder of the area’s deep history. I envisioned turning this land into a place of peace, healing, and beauty, which is why I named it Serenity Cottage.

Today, this cozy and inviting home offers a tranquil escape just 0.4 miles from the heart of Downtown Franklin. Enjoy a scenic walk to explore charming coffee shops, delicious local restaurants, and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Whether you're here for the rich history, Main Street festivals, live music, or antique shopping, Serenity Cottage is the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure.

The Space:
Welcome to our charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with an additional den that features a large workspace desk and a full-size daybed—perfect for comfortably hosting up to 5 guests. Both bedrooms are outfitted with luxurious California King beds, and every room includes a TV for your entertainment. The living area also features a beautiful fireplace, creating a cozy space to relax and unwind.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by freshly redone landscaping and a welcoming front porch—ideal for sipping your morning coffee and soaking in the neighborhood charm.

Inside, the open-concept kitchen offers a warm and inviting space to cook, entertain, and gather with friends or family. It comes fully equipped with everything you need for your culinary plans!

Other Things to Note:

Walking distance to beautiful Downtown Franklin

Just a 25-minute drive to Downtown Nashville (Broadway & Music Row)

30 minutes to Nissan Stadium (Home of the Titans)

10 minutes to Leiper's Fork

Only 1.7 miles from the nearest grocery store

Nearby Recommended Restaurants:
Serrato’s Steakhouse, 55 South, Puckett’s, and more!

Things to Do:
Be sure to check out local favorites like the Franklin Theatre, SOAR Adventure Tower, Franklin Farmers Market, and Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery.

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About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this cottage. Assault on the Cotton Gin Park and Carter House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. McLemore Park and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Assault on the Cotton Gin Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carter House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • McLemore House - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 30 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hank’s Coffee Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elroy Coffee Co. - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬2 min drive

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. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was easy to contact, responsive, and very hospitable. The property is very nicely renovated and very convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Branden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great place, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Georgia was so sweet!! The house is great ! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Very nice and close to town and civil war sites

Cozy cottage with modern aminities. Kitchen was well stocked and owner was very nice and available if you need anything. Close to wverything that you would go to Franklin to do! Would recommend highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Great cabin

Loved the stay at this cozy cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Beautiful property in great location

This is a beautiful property with everything you need close to downtown on a beautiful tree lined street. Gloria has thought of every detail and is a gracious host. We are looking forward to our next stay. Thank you again, Gloria!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is beautiful and immaculately clean. In a very quiet neighborhood. It was just a 4 minute drive into downtown Franklin. Had it been cooler, we would've walked. It would only be about 20mins walk into downtown. Gorgeous and well maintained historic district. So many amenities nearby, history, whiskey and music everywhere. Owner was so kind in communicating when we asked questions. Would recommend, will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

We loved it!

Awesome property at a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and looked forward to returning “home” at the end of each day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Gorgeous cottage

Beautiful, high end features and immaculately decorated! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E S.

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

family vist

Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia H.

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

Weekend getaway

Great property to relax, but still close to anything you want to do. Host was so welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

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

Great stay in Franklin

We had a very lovely stay at this home in Franklin. The home is beautiful and comfortable and the location is great! Georgia was so helpful and responsive. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2024
Hi Cynthia, You were such a joy to host! Please come back to visit us soon. You’re always welcome back. Be Blessed, Georgia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Beautiful Stay!

Georgia’s home has been beautifully designed and updated. Our stay was very comfortable and we loved the front porch swing! Excellent location close to downtown Franklin. Georgia was very easy to communicate with. We’d certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Perfect Cottage

Such an adorable, cozy cottage! Beautifully decorated and had just what we needed. Georgia, the owner, was great to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2024
Leah, Thank you for choosing Serenity Cottage to celebrate your 40th Birthday. We enjoyed hosting you and your friends and hope you come back to visit us soon. Enjoy your 40’s. They were some of the best years of my life. Cheers, Georgia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

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

Great stay in Franklin

Georgia is a great host with quick communication. Her home in Franklin felt like just that a Home. There was everything we needed plus more. Quick drive to downtown Franklin and the great local coffee shops. Comfortable bed and charming house. Great work area as well if you are trying to work remotely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kora L.

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

Cute and Comfy Stay Near Downtown Franklin

We enjoyed staying in Georgia’s property in Franklin! The decor and furnishings were adorable and the beds comfy. Georgia was incredibly helpful and hospitable and even left us yummy drinks and snacks to enjoy! We will be back on our next girl’s trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Kora, It was so much fun hosting you and your girlfriends. Please come back to visit us anytime. You're always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

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

Beautiful home. Great location

This home is gorgeous and the proximity to downtown Franklin is fantastic. Very gracious and immediately responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully appointed property. Very friendly and easy check in, check out. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie S.

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

Felt like staying at a stylish friend’s home

This home was absolutely gorgeous and well appointed. It felt as though one of my dear friends heard we were going to be in the area and insisted we stay at her beautiful home for the weekend. We loved all of the personal touches! Iif we are ever back in the area again, we hope we can stay here! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
Marcie, Please come back to visit. You were such a thoughtful guest. You left the cottage immaculate.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Beautiful Home!

Spent a long weekend with a couple girlfriends and this house was absolutely wonderful! Extremely clean, comfortable beds and the kitchen had all the amenities! Georgia was a great host and easy to communicate with! Would def stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2024
Anna and her friends were such a joy to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Beautiful Home

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage. Perfect location in Franklin. The decor is lovely! We hope to stay here again. The hostess Georgia is so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Great place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at Serenity Cottage. Everything was perfect in this well appointed and well stocked house. Beds were super comfortable and the quaintness and coziness especially appealing. Georgia was a fantastic hostess! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Franklin Cottage

One of the best places I've rented in my travels. The renovation was very nicely done. Great space, beautiful home. Very convenient to enjoy Franklin and the Nashville area. Would highly recommend this home for rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2023
Thank you, Kyle. We loved hosting you and hope you will come back to visit us. Kindly, Georgia
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila W.

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

Great location

Georgia, the owner, was a great communicator! Cottage was adorable. Loved the kitchen. Location was perfect as it was between downtown and where the nearest Kroger was. Spent three nights enjoying the restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Super clean and well stocked!

Perfect location to historic downtown. Quite. Clean. Everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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