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Fantastic Ark minutes away from Nashville

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, a staircase, and a door leading to the interior.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A dining area with a wooden floor, a glass table, and wicker chairs.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to a room with a ceiling fan and a window.
A rustic cabin interior with wooden walls, a wooden floor, and large windows with curtains. There is a small table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Wake up on the waves
    A rare find — sleep on the water in this unique houseboat stay.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Springfield, TN
  • Place, Martin Luther King Jr. Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Wartrace Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Legacy Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Springfield

Located in Springfield, this houseboat is on the waterfront. Fontanel Mansion and Cooter's Nashville are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rivergate Mall and The Streets of Indian Lake.
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Springfield, TN

What's nearby

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Park - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Wartrace Lake - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Legacy Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Springfield City Hall - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Springfield Greenway - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic Ark minutes away from Nashville pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fantastic Ark minutes away from Nashville?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic Ark minutes away from Nashville?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic Ark minutes away from Nashville?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic Ark minutes away from Nashville located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within 20 miles (32 km) of Fontanel Mansion, Rivergate Mall and Cumberland River. Nissan Stadium and Broadway are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 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
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2026
We loved hosting great folks like you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is an amazing place to stay, very relaxing and quiet, The “Ark” is an excellent masterpiece of carpentry. Very clean and not too far from downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love the location, it was out and away from everything, the place was beautiful smelled terrific communication from the host was remarkable, it may sound each day, but this is one of the best places I’ve ever stayed, the hot tub was a great addiction
Gorgeous
The carpentry was remarkable
The entire property is awesome
Such a cozy area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Ark was extremely clean and inviting. The property was beautiful, quiet, and full of wildlife (deer, squirrels, fish, turtles, chickens, and birds). We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend the Ark to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool lodging. We stay in a unique place at least once a year, this year The Ark. Clean, spacious and very comfortable. The host, although on a trip herself, made sure everything was taken care of and we were comfortable. Fantastic job!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little getaway

Absolutely loved staying at Kellys jubilee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2024
So pleased to know you had a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This my sound cliché, but this was the best place I’ve ever stayed in, it made my trip to Tennessee, so much more enjoyable, especially getting away from my stressful job, the communication was second to none! It was so cozy and it smelled so good. A great piece of carpentry work was put into this excellent getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay.

I recommend staying at this place. My children loved the place and had lots of room for them to run and play.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So fun

We truly enjoyed our stay in this unique place and will plan another trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We look forward to your retuning visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A much needed vacation!

Beautifully unique structure on a truly peaceful plot of land! A lovely view of a pond, with a nice little hot tub, and a very comfortable bed. Fresh baked banana bread was waiting for us on the table when we arrived, and the walking trails were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unusual but absolutely wonderful

Very comfortable and unique. Had all the creature comforts and an awesome hot tub. Checkin was super easy and beds were pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Ark For Sure!

Completely amazing property!! The Ark is impeccably decorated every single part of it is beautiful! The surrounding property is nature at it's absolute best! Highly recommend The Fantastic Ark!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2025
Thank you for that awesome review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great time

appeared as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and beautiful

We had a quick weekend trip to Tennessee and didn’t want to do the basic hotel stay. This whole property is one of the coolest places we ever stayed and so peaceful. Place was very clean and welcoming. The Arc is beautiful and the views are peaceful and calm. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Ark!

Loved the unique Ark! We came in late in a torrential downpour and couldn’t miss the irony of the Ark saving us! Our dogs loved the area and my husband, 8 yo daughter, and I slept comfortably and enjoyed waking up to the roosters, waterfalls, and beautiful flowers everywhere! 10/10 will visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Ark was Awesome!

Great experience overall. The Ark was so much fun. Very cabin-like on the inside and boat-like on the outside looking over what felt like our own private 'lake'. Just a really great vibe all around. We loved walking on the grounds, down the logging trail, and down by the creek was especially peaceful. We had excellent communication with the owner, who answered questions very quickly by text. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ark at Kelly's Jubilee

We gave five stars for everything on the review list. The property was amazing with a pond and water stream by the ark property. The Jubilee has other rental options for various group sizes. The facility is beautiful at night with all the lighting. Such an unique place to stay and very close to restaurants and places to shop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
What a lovely review. We give you five stars right back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini vacay

Drove from Dayton Ohio to Nashville Tennessee to pick up a puppy and decided to work a mini Vey around the drive and I’m so glad I did Kelly’s jubilee was relaxing clean and well kept and Kelly was even very personable. I’ll be back and I’m going to tell my friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sometimes it takes an ark

In the last month I got hurt doing a fundraiser then my mom passed away after a 14+ year battle with Alzheimer's. We needed a break from the poop flood of the month. This fantastic facility was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique stay at the Arc

We stayed at the Arc for a couple days after the 4th of July. What a great little place. The Arc over looks a pond brimming with a lot of aquatic friends. We saw turtles, frogs, fish and lots of dragonflies! There were several other unique stays in the property as well! The owner was able to answer questions quickly. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back! Tons of chickens wandering about, one tried to follow me in the Arc! The upper deck is perfect for a sunrise or just to over look the lake! It’s a very enjoyable stay that my wife really loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much better than the VRBO pics/description

Where to begin... We thought it would be rustic but the Arc had all the amenities you could need. Very clean. Bed was so comfy as were the pillows. Communication with the host was easy and fast. Thank goodness she mentioned GPS would lead you stay because it certainly did. Hot tub was perfect and we especially liked the chickens that visited us on occasion. They even left a homemade birthday cake for my arrival! Springfield is minutes away and we had dinner at a couple good places. Don't hesitate! Book any of the properties at Kelly's Jubilee!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unlike anything else

We arrived after dark and immediately knew our stay was going to be magical when we pulled in. The whole property was lit up and we could see the ark off in the distance. When we first entered the ark we immediately knew the hosts put in a lot of time and effort into making everyones stay a special experience. Fresh flowers, cookies, fresh eggs and a cozy fire. Everything was perfect. My wife and I had been on the road for 4 days prior and this place was the perfect end to our journey. Everything was provided so you could just come in and feel at home. When it was finally time to pass out, the bed upstairs was so comfortable it made me feel like I was sleeping on a cloud. I accidentally ended up sleeping way past the time I normally got up just to give you an idea of how cozy this place is. When we woke up we explored the property and literally everything was unlike anything we've ever seen at a vacation rental. I don't want to spoil it so you'll have to come see it for yourself. When we come through Nashville again, we will most certainly be staying here again! Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan, 2024
Wow!!! Thanks for the fantastic review. I LOVE it when guests notice the extra touches. Thank you again for staying at Kelly’s Jubilee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay. Great communication. Peace and quiet rule the day and night. Easy drive to Nashville. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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