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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4122 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Franklin, TN

Lotz House Museum12 min walk
Carter House13 min walk
The Factory3 min drive
Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)32 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

We love the place and location but here are the ways to improve. The master bed mattress has to be replaced with a firme...

James F.

Nov 22, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom /Office

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days.

Beds are so comfortable you might be tempted to never get out of them. The front porch is perfect for sipping your morning coffee or happy hour beverage. If If you stay awhile, you might get to see a parade or race pass by. There is always the back patio where you can find solitude in our newly designed private, fenced-in backyard by an award winning landscaper. Enjoy the birds and the trees as well as a fire, outdoor dining and lounging. Our simple and artistic cozy bungalow was built in 1936 by Dr. Henry Cooke and recently renovated with open floor plan that invites conversation, connectedness or a quiet retreat. Historic Downtown Franklin is only a 10-minute walk and offers scrumptious local restaurants and adorable little shops, plus incredible home-town events. To upgrade your experience, we are able to provide prepared, farm fresh organic meals (on Sundays), stock the fridge and pantry with what you need and have your coffee options prepared to your preferences for a fee. Pets are welcome! There is a $100 pet fee for the first pet. If you would like to bring more than one pet, please let us know the details and if it works within our policies, there will be an additional $100 fee per pet per stay.

Property manager

Jenny Black

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Up to 50 lbs...

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum 7 days

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the city centre. McLemore House and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include SOAR Adventure Tower and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Franklin, TN

What's nearby

Lotz House Museum - 12 min walk
Franklin Theatre - 12 min walk
Carter House - 13 min walk
The Factory - 3 min drive
CoolSprings Galleria - 10 min drive

Getting around

Nashville Riverfront Station - 30 min drive
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Frothy Monkey - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simplicity meets art in this little home. Pets welcome! Discount for 21+days. located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of McLemore House, Lotz House Museum and Franklin Theatre. Carter House and Assault on the Cotton Gin Park are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

8 May 2024

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

Great location - great lodging

Highly recommended It’s close to town. It’s a great size. Peaceful backyard and porch good for relaxing. Downtown is an easy walk and just minutes to restaurants and live music.

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

James F.

22 Nov 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Needs Maintenance

We love the place and location but here are the ways to improve. The master bed mattress has to be replaced with a firmer mattress. It is old and is too soft. Also the master bedroom carpet should be replaced and have wood floors throughout. The carpet is dirty and needs to be replaced. The backyard was rough with leaves and dried fruit scattered on the ground. The outdoor furniture could use some cleaning or full replacement. On the positive side, it is very quaint and close to downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

14 Nov 2023

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

Downtown Franklin Cozy Cottage

Location, Location, Location… our stay was great and it was the perfect experience. We need a temporary place while our house renovation was completed and this house was a perfect little escape. Great to start our downtown Franklin life in this home. It was perfect for our little dog too. Jenny is an excellent host and very helpful. We would highly recommend this property

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne l.

25 Sept 2023

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

Great stay; great location; nicely decorated; amazing yard

Overall stay was great: was in Franklin for the pilgrimage festival and it was an easy walk to town and perfect for our needs. Hosts were nice and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

21 July 2022

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

Wonderful Franklin Cottage

My daughter and I had a lovely time staying here while we were in Franklin for a horse show. The location of the house was perfect for us. It was a quick walk to downtown Franklin and very convenient to everything we needed. The house was very well appointed and quite comfortable. Jenny and Adam were extremely responsive and very kind and welcoming. We hope to stay again the next time we are in Franklin!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Siesta Key, Florida

20 Oct 2021

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

Home away from home

This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at Jenny and Adams home and it’s the most comfortable and homey place! I stay in vrbo s in nashville every 2 months and this is my favorite!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

15 Dec 2020

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

Cozy Place to Stay Socially Distant

We had already planned a Thanksgiving trip before we realized we wouldn't be able to see some of the family or take part in much entertainment due to the pandemic. This house was the perfect place to settle in for a few days! It's well-stocked, the furniture is comfy and the neighborhood is convenient for walking or driving. We each had our own space and then could come together for meals, games and movies!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Grant P., Houston

16 Nov 2020

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

Charming cottage in a charming neighborhood

Probably the best VRBO I have ever stayed at. The house was very convenient to shopping and restaurants. Bed was very comfy. Kitchen was well equipped. Back yard was secure for my dog to run around.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

priscilla o., Ridgeland

28 Oct 2020

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

Cozy Coffee House Cottage

The cottage was clean and conveniently located—walking distance to downtown shopping and dining. My stay was a two week stay and I was alone (except weekends when joined by my husband) and I felt safe and secure. The “cord free” television / internet was a little tricky for the non-techno “older” generation—internet TV kept cutting out and I struggled without my cable TV. The bedroom did lack drawer space but there was a rack and room to hang several items in closet. Also—for those with bad sleeping habits like me, there is no bedroom T.V. IPad was a life saver. Overall, a nice stay in Franklin, TN!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Oct 2020

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

Best Vrbo we’ve rented!

The Black Family are excellent hosts and their coffee house cottage was wonderful! The location of the house is ideal, within walking to downtown Franklin, which we walked to every day! They thought of every detail, from stocking the fridge with snacks, to providing water and food bowls for our dog, since it is dog friendly! They provided plenty of towels and extra toiletries which made our stay extra comfortable. A lot of the time the pictures posted on the listing are deceiving but the place looked EXACTLY like the pictures! It was adorable and full of charm. The beds were comfortable and even though it was only the two of us, there is plenty of space for a few more guests. The coffee house cottage will also hold a special place in our hearts since we got married this weekend :) couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay over our wedding weekend! We loved our stay and can’t recommend it enough! Thank you again, Black Family!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

victoria d.

16 Sept 2020

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

Coffee House

Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. The property was as advertised and very clean and well stocked with everything one could need (and more). The house was conveniently located and within walking distance to both downtown and a nearby park. We were there for a 2 week horse show and the house was about a 6 minute drive to the horsepark. A great experience!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

29 Nov 2019

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

Homey and cozy and clean

This small house packs big appeal. It is located a short walk (10 minutes) from downtown. We walked there each day easily. The owners were available by text or phone and super helpful and accommodating. The cottage is homey, cozy and has everything you might need for your stay. There were cookies waiting for us and coffee ready to brew... such a welcoming notion. We would definitely stay here again and I'm super-picky about cleanliness and accommodations.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

5 Nov 2019

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

Lovely Place to Stay

This home was lovely. It was spotless, updated, super cute mix of vintage and trendy, and very comfy. The backyard was securely fenced for our little dog who was welcome at this property. They left cookies which were a delicious surprise after our 9 hr drive from MI. It was a great location to town center and all the historic house museums in Franklin and South Nashville. There is a fun little antique mall (Franklin Antique mall) on 2nd and an amazing little pastry shoppe on Columbia (Triple Crown Bakery). Greys on Main is great for fine dining. All very close by. The City of Franklin is gorgeous and we loved just driving (and walking) around checking out beautiful historic homes and their historic markers. The one and only thing I can fault was the lack of tv options. I enjoy local programming and news. My laptop was accidentally left at home so I had a bit of a news black and weather blackout. So unless you are good with Netflix as your only tv option, bring your apple or prime passwords and your laptop. Other than that this home was sheer perfection. Due to weather we didn't see everything we hoped to so we will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

19 Oct 2019

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

Charming

Very Charming house in historic Franklin. Jenny and her husband could not be more gracious!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

16 Oct 2019

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

Everything we needed and more!

I can't believe there aren't more reviews of this house because this was one of the best rental experiences I've had through VRBO! Communication was easy from start to finish and the owners even left little post-it notes around the house with helpful instructions/tips. Three of us stayed here and had more than enough room to spread out in our own spaces. The furniture in common areas was really comfy too so we also spent time together watching movies -- and, if we had stayed longer, would have played some of the games the owners left for our use! The kitchen was well-stocked for any cooking needs and restaurants are nearby if you prefer to eat downtown. It's just a 10-15 minute walk to shopping/dining -- and it's a scenic walk in front of many historical homes. The owners really did think of everything we would possibly need to feel at home during vacation. We hope to return sometime soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A.

21 May 2019

Great house and hospitality!

The house was lovely. We had plenty of coffee and creamer and cookies awaiting us. We had everything, just like being home. Short and beautiful walk to downtown Franklin. I highly recommend this Home!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kricia M.

15 Mar 2019

Charming little cottage

We really enjoyed ourselves! Everything was wonderful! Jenny had cookies waiting upon arrival and there was plenty of coffee! That was a plus for us and our children! The house was beautiful and clean. The kids loved the games that she left out and all of the books! The neighbors were friendly and we felt very safe. I definitely would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

27 Feb 2019

LOVED every moment!

From the AA Milne quote on the doorstep to the goodies waiting for us inside to a marvelous week in this home, we could not have asked for more. Jenny was perfectly communicative to prepare for our arrival and had fun elements throughout the house: post-its showing us where the games lived, a box of fun and inspiring quotes in the bathroom, instructions for everything we might need in the kitchen, suggestions for activities .... The home itself is so cozy and charming, beds super comfy, laundry facilities great - and as it was raining most of the time during our stay, we loved snuggling up inside and having family time. Still, we braved the weather and took daily walks to downtown Franklin - close by - as well as some historical sites like the Lotz and Carter Houses. We made many meals and were grateful for the spices and basic needs (cooking oils, condiments, etc) available, as well as the "help yourself" pantry. We highly recommend this home!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Black

Our family moved to the yellow cottage last year. We live in Franklin full-time and rent out our house when we are traveling. We love our life here and do what we can to be home as much as possible. Sitting on the porch all weekend is our version of a good time. Our family business is CountryRoad.TV. You can check us out on apple TV, Amazon Fire or ROKU. Over the past year, we have poured our time, energy and creativity into this little cottage and our new business.

Why they chose this property

We love our life on this magical street. It was our dream to live in a walkable community, to become friends with our neighbors and to really live at home. We moved to this cottage after downsizing from a big home in Suburbia where we were too busy keeping it up to ever enjoy it. We walk downtown almost daily. We often work at Frothy Monkey or Merridee's Bakery. Meet friends for happy hour at Cork&Cow or Gray's on Main. Pinkerton park is one of our favorite destinations for a morning walk. And, of course, we love watching old movies and concerts at Franklin Cinema.

What makes this property unique

Rocking chairs on the front porch. Natural sunlight throughout house. Open floor plan. Friendliest neighbors. Peaceful backyard. Fire pit time. Downtown festivals. Game night. Netflix and Chill. Kayaking. Biking. Hiking. There is so much to do all around us but we are also always happy to stay in for the night because It's a really happy house.