Jerry's home is wonderful. It was the perfect place for myself, my husband, and our two medium-sized doggies (though take note this house easily accommodates larger parties--we did not even use the entire house while there!) We arrived to find the home and patio decorated for Christmas, with a huge basket of goodies (including: all kinds of snacks...a nice bottle of Cabernet, chocolates, chips, cookies, a new bag of organic corn chips, AND two well-made coffee mugs as a gift!) In the fridge was fresh guacamole, two kinds of salsa from Whole Foods, a Brita water filter already filled with cold water, and several bottled waters. This was so unexpected and so cool--we were exhausted after driving about 14 hours from Houston and I confess I immediately ate all of the salsa.
The kitchen was well-stocked with tons of coffee pods and condiments for the Keurig, all kinds of spices, every pot/pan/utensil (a very nice, sharpened knife collection as well) you would need to cook meals. My husband made fresh dried beans in the crock pot for Christmas :) Bathrooms had everything one would need and more (toiletries, soap, lots of luxury towels, even a toothbrush kit). We used only the master bedroom and the huge bed was very comfortable (one of our most important requirements when traveling). Having a nice washer and dryer set with supplies to wash also makes travel so much easier in every respect.
We spent a lot of time cooking, eating and lounging on the comfy sofas in the living room watching cable TV. Our doggies loved watching the squirrels and playing in the giant yard. There is a big park only a few minutes away down the street as well. Multiple grocery stores very close by and downtown Franklin with so many fun local shops is a few moments' walk down the street.
We received a warm welcome in every respect and Jimmy immediately let us know he was available if we needed anything at all. The house truly feels like a "home" and not just a rental. Every detail was considered--and all of these details cost the owner money, so the fact that he does this means a lot. His housekeeper is also amazing and made herself available to us during our stay. We went to my brother's house in Spring Hill for Christmas day and when we returned, there was a gift bag with dog toys on the porch for our pups :)
We had a restful holiday thanks to Jimmy and his hospitality. We loved this house and will definitely return to stay here. Thank you, Jimmy!!