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In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin

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Exterior
The guest house on Bridge Street is in the original Historic downtown grid.
Dining
There is an extra leaf for the table in case you need more space to eat or work.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Factory
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carter House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Factory
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin

Nestled in the original five block square of Historic Downtown Franklin, you will be able to walk to the Square, the Franklin Theater, and all the charm of Main Street in less than five minutes. It is faster to walk than to drive! Truly, one of the most convenient locations available. The Franklin Guest House is a converted garage that has been renovated into a delightful guest house. The bedroom provides a peaceful night's sleep with its king size bed. Adjoining the bedroom is a full bath with a shower and jetted soaking tub combination.

There is a fully-equipped and updated kitchen with granite counter tops and tile backsplash. The dining area and living room's cathedral ceiling and skylights give this room an aura of beauty and warmth, and the sleeper sofa will accommodate two more guests! For your use, you will also find a new Whirlpool front loading washing machine and a front loading dryer. There is an extra 1/2 bathroom off the living area. There is a desk area for working guests with a WiFi speed of 1200 MbPS. This guest house is a one of a kind! From its lovely decor to its convenient location, you will find that your new home away from home exemplifies the graciousness of Franklin, Tennessee!

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 584286vb
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 Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is in a walkable area in Franklin with great shopping. The Square and SOAR Adventure Tower are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Radnor Lake State Natural Area and Fort Granger Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Franklin Square and CMA Theater at Country Music Hall Of Fame. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pull-Tight Players Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carter House - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Factory - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin located?

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of The Square, Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and Franklin Square. Franklin Theatre and Pull-Tight Players Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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. 237 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 244 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homey and comfortable. Perfect walkable distance to downtown Franklin and short distance to other event and places like The Factory. I wish we had more time to explore but can always come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, cute cottage with a perfect location to downtown Franklin but still very private. Everything is in walking distance. The owner is amazing and very helpful. This was our second time staying here and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our host was excellent! The location of the property is ideal. It’s very comfortable for two people to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

The host was great, and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

April P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay and so very convenient to everything Franklin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities of Franklin were a short walk away. The river walk was an excellent treat for the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Susan was terrific, and the location could not have been better. The bungalow was very cozy and walking to downtown was a breeze!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage! Kitchen, bathrooms, everything was pristine. The close walking to downtown was fabulous and we walked to shops, Franklin Theater and several great restaurants. Sat outside downtown listening to music while enjoying ice cream and candies.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!! Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Quiet and so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect. Quiet, peaceful setting, yet walking distance to everything Downtown Franklin has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here. Wonderful location. Clean, quiet, very comfortable home. And a fabulous host. 10 out of 10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, hop skip and a jump from downtown! The pictures and description are very accurate!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay in Franklin

Great property, perfect location, exceptional host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was adorable and it was very easy to walk from here to everywhere in Downtown Franklin. The WiFi did not work the entire time we were there (which was fine since we spent little time in the home).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was lovely and in a great location as we didn't need our vehicle to go where we wanted to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

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

Road trip

We loved the cottage and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald O.

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

Great location

Clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeClaire L.

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

Great stay

We loved our visit to Franklin and the cottage was perfect for our stay. We look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnee G.

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

We had a wonderful stay . Perfect for us and loved walking all over down town Franklin.

Easy check in, Susan was wonderful, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Wonderful, Cozy Getaway

This place was in a wonderful location. Just one block away from the downtown square. The rental house was so roomy, cozy and beautifully decorated. The host was very friendly and gave us some restaurant recommendations. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Pleasant Stay and Great Location

All around great visit - charming location and perfect for short stay in Franklin. We enjoyed location - easy walks with the dogs, a short walk to The Coffee House which we enjoyed each day. Would highly recommend as quiet location one block from Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient and safe. Walkable to all downtown has to offer and easy access to main roads. Susan has provided everything you’ll need and is a wonderful host!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One minute walk to downtown Franklin. Perfect location. Clean property. Parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan comer

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Our family loved Franklin, Tennessee before Garden and Gun Magazine named Franklin 'The Best Southern Town' or Southern Living Magazine ranked Franklin on their top 'Best Places List'. In fact, we have lived here for over 150 years, and my great great grandparents lived just a block away from our guesthouse during The Battle of Franklin! For generations we have known that Franklin was an extraordinary place, and we are proud to call it home!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION is the most wonderful feature of
The Franklin Guest House! The guest house is within moments of Main Street. Our home is next door, and when my children were quite young; they were allowed to go to the shopping/dining area of Franklin by themselves. (Back then you could buy fried rice for 99 cents, plus Gray's Drugstore had penny candy!) Such a sweet place to raise a family! Even though stores have changed, the location is still the same.

What makes this property unique

Come experience true Middle Tennessee living at our guest house which provides multiple benefits for any guest. Staying in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin lends itself to many fun activities. The coziness of the guest house provides a romantic getaway or a relaxing stay. Staying five minutes from the interstate, and less than thirty minutes from downtown Nashville allows easy access to Music City. Whether your vacationing desires are to nestle into a quiet retreat or to be out and active this home is the place for you!

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