*NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin in Nashville

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Franklin, TN

Franklin Theatre
5 min walk
Lotz House Museum
6 min walk
Carter House
7 min walk
Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
31 min drive

Room options

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

per night

$337 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

About the neighborhood

Franklin

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Franklin Theatre and Lotz House Museum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

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What's nearby

Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Lotz House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Carter House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
The Factory - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
CoolSprings Galleria - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

Nashville Riverfront Station - 28 min drive
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin

Charming 1930's cottage in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin, TN. The Bluebird Cottage is comfy, cozy & romantic. Just a block & a half off 5 points, this Music City themed cottage features authentic vintage pieces from local antique stores within walking distance. Walk to Main Street, The Franklin Theatre, Civil War Mueseums, Antique District & all shops & restaurants. The home offers a kitchenette, desk, laundry, DirectTV & Wifi. You are less than 20 minutes to downtown Nashville & 10 minutes to Leipers Fork!
***The Bluebird Cottage is run by Nanci Dahl, a favorite local REALTOR. If you’re considering moving to the area, we can help you with all your real estate and relocation needs. Discounts are given to our home buying clients. Ask about our services!***

The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Games
Music library
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Garden
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city center
Near a hospital

Things to do

Bicycles
Cycling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: May allow exceptions for small breeds w pet fee

Children and extra beds

This property doesn't allow children

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: May allow some group exceptions at additional fee

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: May allow some group exceptions at additional fee
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

NEW Bluebird Cottage Heart Historic Downtown Franklin

NEW Bluebird Cottage Heart

NEW Bluebird Heart Historic Downtown Franklin

NEW Bluebird Heart

NY Bluebird Cottage i Hjertet av Historic Downtown Franklin

NEW Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Historic Downtown Franklin within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Theatre, Lotz House Museum, and Carter House. You'll also find Pull-Tight Players Theatre and Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen as well as a garden and a music library.

Does *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is 25 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Smyrna, TN (MQY), which is located 25.2 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Yes, every accommodation at *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin comes with a deck.

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Anita N.

Nov 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stopover in Franklin on a drive to Florida

Perfect location, great to have kitchen, washer/dryer, parking spot, sitting area. Is in a former garage behind a house, very quiet and private. Go slowly driving in, steep at the beginning. Would suggest brighter lighting in the bathroom and curtains that cover the windows better for sleeping in. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy B.

Aug 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The location of the property is very quaint. In a very quiet street behind a beautiful, historic house. The bed was very comfortable. However, upon arrival, the unit was not ready. There were dirty linens on the stripped bed and dishes in the sink. Which made things inconvenient. The owner was very responsive and came over and fixed these things. With such a short turnover period I wondered how much refreshing could actually be done. Thwre were no dish towels and creamers not available for the complimentary coffee. Also, in the shower, bothered the conditioner and shampoos were very low and needed refilling. Perhaps the strangest thing was that someone, I am assuming the owner, because it was sent to my attention, had groceries delivered that I had to put away in the place.because there were diapers,wipes, ground turkey and other miscellaneous items, I knew they were not for me. Maybe if more attention was made to specific details this spot would be more desirable. In retrospect, I should have requested some sort of reimbursement, especially when being inconvenienced on arrival so late in the evening.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Aug 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great owner

Got there early and owner let us in early. Such a cute place and close to everything. Beautiful neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Jul 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Ever Cotttage!!

Bluebird Cottage is immaculate, warm, inviting, super comfy, a very short walk to everything, nestled in a gorgeous neighborhood, and has everything you need for your Franklin stay. Do not hesitate to book! Oh, and your hostess is super quick to reply to any questions. And yes, Franklin is as cute, fun, yummy, and delightful as you've been told. ;)

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard P.

May 22, 2024

Frankly Stressed

Upon arrival, we felt the property had not fully lived up to the marketing promises. Despite the charming historic character of the converted carriage house, some significant functional issues detracted from the overall guest experience. The charming cottage is an old, converted carriage house repurposed as a vacation rental. As is often the case with these historic properties, the blend of new and old creates a unique ambiance. Compromises must be made to get it right. Newer elements, like the wood-look vinyl flooring, have been installed over uneven older surfaces. The doors don't quite fit properly, and the mix of repurposed furnishings was meant to evoke a vintage aesthetic and add to the property's historic character. The cottage's location tucked down an alley behind another rental unit, made it challenging to find initially. We tried to communicate in advance with the owner but were unsuccessful. However, once located, guests will appreciate the convenient proximity to the town's central commercial district and its shops and restaurants. Inside the cottage, we encountered difficulties controlling essential systems like lighting, air temperature, and shower water. This appeared to be due to the installation of modern fixtures and utilities that compromised their usability, likely in an attempt to maintain the vintage aesthetic. Overall, while this historic carriage house conversion offers guests a unique vacation experience, it is clear that some critical mainte

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K., Wisconsin

May 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Nice sized cottage. Had everything we needed. Felt the mattress was in need of being replaced. Wi-Fi was sketchy, but maybe because there were some storms while we were there. Overall it was a very nice place. Super convenient to walk the downtown area.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Apr 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage!

Place was just perfect for our stay! Comfortable, quiet, relaxing. Walking distance to downtown area lots of shops and great restaurants!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Apr 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Charm

Everything about the Cottage is Quaint, decor is perfectly appointed. It’s is very close to town. Hosts are amazing and very accommodating , they respond within a few minutes if need be! The only shortcoming is there is not a comfy chair to sit in. Other than that 5 Star! I highly recommend .

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Apr 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

We had a great stay at the Bluebird Cottage. The owner is great and very quick to answer questions and make sure we were happy. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

melissa k.

Feb 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant experience.

Thankfully my stay was pretty much seamless. Upon entering was just taken by how adorable the overall look was exactly as pictured in listing. I checked in later in the day so the ambiance with the lights & soft classic music playing the background was simply magical for me. It’s cute, quaint and beautifully done. Basically like a hotel stay since there’s no actual kitchenette but I was just fine with that being for the weekend & utilizing local fare.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Dec 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples special

Our stay was for an event in Franklin, the lighting of the Christmas better and Matthew West Come Home for Christmas event. The location was perfect, walking distance to most of the event with a lovely neighborhood. It is so refreshing to be in a safe, kind and comfortable considerate community

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Chesapeake

Oct 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is great!

Loved the cottage! The location is great - walking distance to so many things! As mentioned, parking is definitely tight. Seems like it would be an easy fix to remove the foliage and widen it a bit. Didn’t realize their was a main house rental, too. Our neighbors were very nice! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rosslyn B., Nashvile, TN

Sep 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

The property was very convenient for everything I had planned. I could walk or drive to downtown Franklin for shopping or having dinner. I loved the vintage interior of the property. Will stay there again sometime.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sep 3, 2023

Skip This Place - I have photos to prove it!

Disappointed. Small brush trees are so grown out , if you try to squeeze in the “hidden” driveway , it will scratch the paint on your vehicle. Cobwebs present, the mattress was lumpy, the bathroom had mold at bottom of shower. Only one wash cloth present . Air conditioner could not cool the little cottage - it was at best keeping it from just being outright hot. This might all be ok for a young college student looking for a cheaper place to stay I guess, but if you and your spouse are looking for a nice place near downtown Franklin, we would say keep looking and skip this one. It’s a quaint looking little place, but with all the issues, could never recommend anyone I know to stay at this VRBO.. Franklin is far too nice and a lot of fun to stay at a place that needs some investment and help

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cresta M.

Aug 23, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

You should take time to read this:

Well, the property itself is very cute, that is where the benefit of the stay ended. The parking is nonexistent so don’t drive anything bigger than a very small SUV, the owner will say how close it is to the residence because it’s basically an alley that you can barely get your car in. The outside looks nothing like the pictures, it is overgrown with mosquitoes and weeds. The air-conditioning did not work, and I had to leave because it was so hot in there. I took the owner more than four hours to reply to my request about air conditioning and when I finally gave up and stated, I would just report this, she told me she would have the AC company come out to give a statement of working order. Additionally, the Internet did not work, which wasn’t really a big deal, just another thing. The biggest problem is the communication with the owner. I am certain she will reply to this post, because she defends her wrong choices. At every turn. She is rude and disrespectful, she is underhanded and refuses to accept any wrongdoing and always blames everything that could possibly have gone wrong on the client. While other seem to have had a nice stay, that was not my experience. I would proceed with extreme caution— the owner is a horrible person and treats people like they are stupid and incapable of operating air conditioning and Internet reception. As a business owner myself, it is bad practice to consistently tell your client that they did not follow instructions. I did.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda D.

Aug 7, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

We felt like we had booked a cute little studio cottage within walking distance to historic downtown that represented the overall vibe of Franklin with an outside sitting area and nestled little cottage. This property has not been kept up at all. The “hidden” driveway is barely room for a compact SUV and is very overgrown that some simple yard grooming couldn’t fix. It was a chore to make sure our rental car didn’t get all scratched up by the overgrown bushes and trees each time we used the driveway. The fire pit area was a mess with all four chairs pretty dirty. There was overgrown greenery straight across the only door you use to access the cottage. I took pictures of all of this with video if anyone disagrees. Inside the cottage was cute and decorated with a vintage feel. There was absolutely nowhere for any clothes you might need to get out of the suitcase and hung up. No dresser and no closet. The curtains do not cover the windows at night in the kitchen and in the bathroom when you shower you have to hope you have the curtains angled right. I am only 5’5” and could see right out into the driveway while showering. The only nice thing was the location is definitely within walking distance everything else was a disappointment including the uncomfortable mattress. Pick somewhere else, we will next time we’re back in six months.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage

We really enjoyed Nanci's quaint cottage. It was a real perk being able to walk to downtown. The decor was very pleasing and comfortable. Perfect for two! Parking is tight as mentioned by other guests so we took our smallest vehicle and had no issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Jul 31, 2023

Cute cottage

Nice location. Great response communications for owner. Parking is narrow, don't drive a large vehicle. Decor was fun. Dust and cobwebs eye level and above need attention. We would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott P.

Jul 16, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Franklin VRBO?

You know what they say about “initial impression”. When we pulled into the tiny parking area the bottom of our car scraped the driveway. We walked into a weed grown area in front of this converted garage. 13 of 14 bushes at the entrance were dead. The “lawn” was a bed of weeds. Bring some food for the mole running around the weeds. We actually thought we had the wrong place thinking this garage was abandoned. The “sitting area” in front is nothing like the picture. Dirty chairs and the area overgrown with weeds. Also mosquito infested. We made it inside. No dresser. The only place to hang clothes was the water heater closet. The bathroom door is a safety hazard. Don’t bother trying to contact the owner - excuses were “I live in the mountains and have bad reception” and “my baby is sick and I don’t want to wake her”. Never again. This place doesn’t represent the beautiful town of Franklin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette B.

Jul 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Franklin

The cottage was perfect for one person. Walked to downtown and the surrounding neighborhood was quiet. The only negative was parking very small space and bushes scratched my SUV when I entered and left. If you had a small car probably no issues. Overall enjoyed my stay. 😌

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy D.

Jun 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Downtown Franklin

Downtown Franklin is very beautiful town, very clean, very historic. Probably won't go back to stay, but we enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin W.

May 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This property was just as described. It was a perfect place for the two of us. The location was walking distance from downtown. My wife had a fit over how cute it was & was so excited that the owners left antique shop recommendations. I will say the only downside to the property was the parking was a little tight for our suv. With that being said, I would 100% recommend this property & book again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H. H.

May 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Studio

This charming cottage was walking distance to the even more charming downtown! My bestie and I were on our annual trip and loved this little place. We were within walking distance to the main street shops and restaurants. There was a great coffee shop very close and we had the best burgers downtown. It's less than a hour from Nashville and lots of other things to do. Definitely would stay again!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

May 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute blue bird cottage

Great location, really cute garage converted to a country cottage. Matching robins egg blue appliances. Comfortable bed. Plenty of hot water, and towels clean space. Safe. Cozy. Easy to Come and go using combination door. Drive way bumped bottom of car, No wifi signal, two kureg coffee pods, no sugar or cream for two people staying 3 nights, confusing directions for Alexa lamp, no bleach pods supplied to follow laundry directions, grass and bushes needed trimming especially near driveway.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023