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In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin

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A dining area with a fireplace, a table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden pedestrian bridge with metal railings, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and picnic tables.
A yellow house with a front porch, a wooden fence, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, The Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Carter House
    ‪16 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

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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 cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • The Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In The Heart Of Historic Downtown Franklin on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$912, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 248 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 255 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect spot for a couple. It’s private, charming, and just steps from everything in downtown Franklin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice comfortable and easy walking to downtown shops and eating!! Really enjoyed our visit and stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Franklin Guest House is in a quiet central location of the town. Susan has thought of everything for us travelers making our stay feel like home - comfortable and clean. She was helpful with the nuances of the property and with suggestions of restaurants in the area. Thank you for providing such an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfortable and super cute place. Close to everything and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

The host was great, and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
She was the absolute best at communicating and helping us with EVERYTHING! Thank you so much for making our trip the absolute best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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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It was truly a pleasure to meet you! Merry Christmas!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
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