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1890's Home In Historic Downtown Franklin

Holiday home in Franklin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Rose Cottage on Bridge Street is in the original historic downtown grid.
King size bed with extra pillows available for your comfort.
Room
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Franklin Theatre
  • Place, The Factory
  • Place, CoolSprings Galleria
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1890's Home In Historic Downtown Franklin

Rose Cottage charms her guests. This Victorian home was built in the 1890's and lies within the original surveyed five block square area of Historic Downtown Franklin.
When you arrive at Rose Cottage, you will be stepping back into the history of Franklin to enjoy a little piece of "times past" with its architecture and furnishings.
Even though the cottage has been completely modernized, it still is reminiscent of another time with careful attention given to the balance between old and new.

Rose Cottage is about a two minute walk to The Square and to Franklin's main attractions, venues and restaurants. There is no struggle to find a place to park
with its location being closer than much of the available parking. It is quite
convenient in the evening to be able to walk home from an evening spent downtown!

The cottage also features a private backyard where one is able to retreat from the
bustle of downtown. The spacious covered patio area is perfect for sipping your morning coffee. The glider and rocking chairs predate WWII. Enjoy perfect outdoor dining at the picnic table. If you are interested in outside sports, a ping pong table,
basketball goal, and croquet are available. There is also a portable fire pit, however you must supply your own wood.

Rose Cottage welcomes guests to enjoy our small town hospitality and the many special events Franklin hosts which make it such a delightful place to visit.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please just walk out the door. I tell people you get to clean at home, and you do not need to clean here! Do leave the door unlocked. And, I do appreciate a text telling me you are leaving.
Thank you so much for staying!!! And I trust you have a safe journey!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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. Franklin Theatre and Pull-Tight Players Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. SOAR Adventure Tower and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Factory - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carnton Plantation - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 28 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1890's Home In Historic Downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 1890's Home In Historic Downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1890's Home In Historic Downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 1890's Home In Historic Downtown Franklin located?

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and Franklin Theatre. Pull-Tight Players Theatre and Fort Granger Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay. The property was clean and comfy. The location was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable historic home very close to shops and restaurants. Communication was great and owner was super helpful! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Location location location!

Loved it! Could not be closer to downtown. Super cute cottage. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RK C.

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

Awesome location to everything

All was great. Loved the entire area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Heavey

Connie and I had the very best time. The house and the town were perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Historic Charm

We had a lovely stay. The Rose cottage has all the charm ! We loved being able to walk to historic downtown Franklin. The home was very clean and comfortable. It feels like you are stepping back in time in the very best way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Franklin

This property was so perfect! Our daughter was getting married at CJ‘s off the Square and we could not have been any closer! The check-in process and the checkout process was so easy and communication with our host was fantastic. So kind and accommodating and helpful! Franklin is a great town and staying at this house. Makes it convenient to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Great location and super clean!

Susan was an awesome host. The location is perfect and within walking distance to Main Street Franklin. The house was charming and relaxing. Beds were very comfortable and everything was spotless clean. Look no further! Hurry and book this one. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Colorado

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

Lovely, charming home

We loved our stay at Rose Cottage! Very convenient and just a few blocks to the fun shops & restaurants in Franklin. Sue was very responsive and helpful in the booking process, and greeted us for a thorough overview when we arrived. This house has historic charm, and all the modern conveniences for a comfortable stay. We hope to be back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home right in Downtown. Walk to many restaurants and shopping. Friendly atmosphere! On a busy street. Very clean and inviting. Owner close by. Definitely recommend !!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Amazing

This is a terrific place to stay! Nice & tidy. Close to everything! We never had to worry about finding a place to park. We were able to walk to shops and dining. Susan was so nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri, Oklahoma City

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

Amazing

Lovely home. Close enough to everything to walk anywhere. Susan was kind and helpful and responsive. The home was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Location, location, location!

We really enjoyed our stay at beautiful Rose Cottage. Very roomy historical home with the convenience of central air/heat. It's proximity to downtown made it so easy to take the short walk back and forth to shop or eat in one of the many great restaurants. Very cool to just walk the neighborhood and check out all the homes and do the Franklin Ghost tour. We would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sabrina M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Honestly, I was shocked with the home after reading the reviews. The home had a very distinct odor, the rooms were very chopped up and the outdoor furniture was dangerous, broken, and unusable. I tried calling and texting the host the morning of checkout and got no response. I would not stay here again and would not recommend this home. I can say the beds were large and comfortable and the location was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was very helpful with suggestions on restaurants and things to do close to the house. She also made check in and check out very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan was the perfect host and we enjoyed the property location. Shopping, restaurants and a beautiful park all within walking distance of the property. The property was very spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was spacious and well stocked. We would stay here on our next visit to Franklin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Enjoyed historic house

Nice historic property convenient to downtown. We enjoyed our stay. Friendly and accessible host. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Wonderful Weekend

The cottage is nicely maintained and the location is great for folks that want to walk to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

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

Quaint Historic Cottage Steps to downtown

This is a lovely historic cottage that reminds us our our grandparents homes when growing up. Two large bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and extra sitting areas made it a nice place to regroup and plan the next adventure. Being so close to downtown it was easy to walk and see it all. Great parking tucked in behind as well. Susan was a delight to work with on the reservation and was a very nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

Wonderful, clean property near downtown Franklin!

Mrs. Comer was an amazing host! We had a great time and the property was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Lovely cottage In downtown franklin

We stayed 10 days in Rose Cottage while our home in Franklin is having work done. We are coming back soon for another week. The home is charming and fully equipped. I’m glad we found this place!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula H.

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

Lovely and Comfortable!

We loved our stay at this beautiful historic home. Great location, walking distance to several good places to eat, and an easy drive to Arrington Winery. The house was clean, comfortable, and decorated with respect for the house’s history. Both beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had room to cook the one meal we made there. Communication with Susan was easy and timely. We hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Gorgeous Historic Home

My husband and I brought our two dogs and were very welcomed by the host. The house was spacious, had everything we needed and so cutely decorated. The bed was comfy and larger than our king bed! Will definitely comeback.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Rose Cottage, downtown Franklin

Lovely home, lovely host! Susan was very accommodating and took great care of us. A wonderful family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

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

EXCELLENT!

Great location; one block over from Downtown. Very clean, comfortable beds, roomy. Very pleasant owner. Stayed there twice. May have left pop in the fridge - sorry!All around excellent!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan comer

Host profile image
The photo is with one of my granddaughters on a trolley ride to The Factory to get ice cream.
I have lived in Franklin for almost 35 years and all three of our daughters have grown up here. I personally manage Rose Cottage and The Franklin Guest House.
My desire is to make your visit to Franklin as lovely and comfortable as possible. If there is anything I can help you with, it is my pleasure.

Why they chose this property

My mother bought Rose Cottage when she was older so that she could be close to family. There is a guest house at the end of the driveway.
The Franklin Guest House (VRBO 584286) was our original short term rental.

What makes this property unique

There are other lovely short term rental listings in Franklin, but Rose Cottage is one of the very few properties that is in the original five block square area of Historic Franklin as it was surveyed by Abram Maury (uncle of Matthew Fontaine Maury). The accessibility to the downtown area is incredible. By being at the center part of Franklin, you have a wider range to many of Franklin's amenities that circle the town. Plus, the other benefit of Rose Cottage is that while it is downtown, yet it is private and you are able to retreat back to your own space.

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