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Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork

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Overview of Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 17465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Popular LocationThe Factory32 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoolSprings Galleria39 min drive
  • Popular LocationVanderbilt University44 min drive
  • AirportNashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

The Inn Creekview Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 King Beds

The Inn Master

1 King Bed

The Inn Terrace Bedroom

2 Single Beds

The Lodge Creek View Suite

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

The Lodge Pond View Suite

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

The Lodge Saloon

1 Double Murphy Bed

The Lodge Zen Suite

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

The Creek View Bath

Toilet · Shower only

The Inn Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

The Inn Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

The Pond View Bath

Toilet · Shower only

The Saloon Bath

Toilet

The Zen Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork

Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch used to be known as Lyric Springs Country Inn and was a B&B owned by Patsy & Ed Bruce. Ed Bruce was a well-known song-writer and actor. He wrote "Mama don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys" and starred in the Western hit "Maverick". Country artists such a Johnny Cash have graced the Lodge and the same pool table that these stars used is sitting in the saloon today. Pretty cool, huh?!

The lodge layout is as follows:

*Creek View Suite (Sleeps 5): This upstairs private suite has a king bed as well as a bunk bed with a trundle twin bed. This suite has a private luxury bath with a gorgeous walk-in shower. Private sliding doors walk you out to the wraparound porch overlooking the creek with a private seating area to enjoy your morning coffee or evening whiskey.

*Pond View Suite (Sleeps 2) This upstairs private suite has a king bed that can be converted to two twins. This room also has a private bath. Private sliding doors walk you out to the wraparound porch overlooking the pond with a private sitting area to enjoy your morning coffee or evening whiskey.

*The Zen Suite (sleeps 2) This upstairs Suite has two twins that can convert to a king and has a bath that is just outside of the space in the hallway. This suite also includes a living room area with a fireplace and TV. There is a private entrance to the Zen Suite that also walks out to the salt water in-ground pool.

*The Saloon (Sleeps 2) This downstairs room is set up as an actual Saloon with a bar (we do not provide alcohol but feel free to bring your own). It also has a pool table. A Murphy bed in the saloon can sleep 2. It has a half bath. Guests can use the shower upstairs in the foyer shared by The Zen Suite.

* The Wraparound Porch (sleeps 2) There are two twin swing beds that can sleep two additional guests depending on the time of year and weather restrictions.

The Inn layout is as follows:
*Private Master Suite (sleeps 2) The Master Suite has a king bed with a private full bath. It also has its own side porch overlooking the pond and our fountain.
*The Creek Side Bedroom (sleeps 2) This bedroom has two twin beds and a closet. It shares a full bath with the Terrace Room.
*The Terrace Room (sleeps 2) This bedroom has two twin beds and a large walk-in closet. It has sliding doors leading out to our terrace patio space which is a common area. This bedroom shares a full bath with the Creekside Room

There is a fully stocked gourmet chef kitchen available to guests and a dining room that can seat up to 20 guests.

The Inn has an additional living room and kitchenette.

Guests also have access to a laundry room.

In addition to the Lodge & Inn, a creekside guesthouse quarters can be booked separately and can sleep an additional four to five additional guests. If guests renting the Lodge & Inn prefer having the entire property to themselves, we would recommend renting the guesthouse. Otherwise, it could be rented by another party during your stay. The guesthouse can also be set up as a meeting space for workshops, presentations, yoga, etc. It has an 82" flat screen TV that can also be used for Multi-Media presentations.

For larger groups or weddings, there is additional lodging and event space. Please contact us for more details.

Private, religious or corporate group gathering are welcome.

We have 25 farm pets on the ranch. Guests are welcome to visit the animals during their stay by appointment.

We also host MONTHLY Farm-to-Table dinners and Hillbilly Clue Murder Mystery Dinners at GratiDude Ranch throughout the year. Please inquire if a dinner event is happening during your stay. They are pretty awesome events and if you're staying over an event weekend, you don't want to miss out!

If an event is not happening during your stay, private farm-to-table dinners are available to guests by request and our chef's availability. Please contact us for more info.

Property manager

Jason Warner
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Events are allowed for an additional venue fee.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Events are allowed for an additional venue fee.
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

Fairview

Located in Fairview, this holiday home is on the waterfront. CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Edwin and Percy Warner Parks and Radnor Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, or check out an event or a game at FirstBank Amphitheater. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Map
Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • The Factory - 32 min drive
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 39 min drive
  • Vanderbilt University - 44 min drive
  • Broadway - 46 min drive
  • Nissan Stadium - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 18 min drive
  • Fox & Locke - 18 min drive
  • Isshin Japanese Steakhouse - 17 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 17 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lyric Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch - Leipers Fork located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Edwin and Percy Warner Parks, The Factory and Franklin Farmers Market. Radnor Lake and Carter House are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nashville Family Vacation
Our family with adult children and grandchildren do a summer vacation somewhere different each year. This was a wonderful home base to explore Nashville, Franklin and surrounding area with the pool a great place for down time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Paradise
Perfect property for a large family stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in July
We treasured the time together as an extended family and this house had so many outdoor gathering spaces! Every room was so comfortable and well done! We enjoyed all of the amenities - with the pool, pond, creek and hiking trails there was no need to go anywhere else for fun! The kitchen was well stocked to prepare all of our meals and we appreciated the good supply of towels. The dining area was such a great place to celebrate and be together:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great venue
Had a great time. Very nice accommodations away from the city but close enough to Franklin and Nashville to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
We had wonderful family time enjoying the spacious common areas and warm pool. Spent time by the creek and seeing the animals.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jason Warner

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Somehow after living in Los Angeles for almost 10 years, we ended up in a little village called Leipers Fork and we never looked back! We toured as a band, Jason & deMarco, for over a decade and along the way we've made some smart investments. Purchasing a mini-farm, which we’ve called GratiDude Ranch, was definitely an unexpected chapter of our journey! We still sometimes wonder how we ended up on a farm in Franklin.

GratiDude Ranch bridges rustic charm and modern style. It’s a timeless place and once you enter, get ready for a magical experience. Founded in 2014 and now nestled on 25 acres of gorgeous hillside in the Fernvale area of Leipers Fork outside of Franklin, TN., GratiDude Ranch offers accommodations for up to 40 overnight guests, including a community barn area, a petting zoo with 20+ farm pets, creek frontage, a stocked pond and walking trails all minutes from Leipers Fork.

Why they chose this property

We love it and we just can't keep good things to ourselves, so we decided to rent out our unique Carriage House and Cottage on the property, now known as The Carriage House at GratiDude Ranch and The Cottage at GratiDude Ranch. In 2018 we added "Sugar Hill Cottage" to our portfolio, an adorable cottage with a wraparound porch situated on a hillside on the infamous Old Highway 96 only four miles from the ranch and four miles from downtown Leipers Fork. In 2019 we purchased an additional 15 acres adjoining to our ranch and opened the Lodge & Inn at GratiDude Ranch. Purchasing this property has been a dream of ours since purchasing the ranch and it is allowing us to expand our services in so many ways. The entire lodge & inn can be rented and can sleep up to 18 guests. There is a creekside guesthouse that can be rented separately as well and sleep four to five additional guests (for larger parties, we recommend booking the guesthouse as this gives you privacy on the property). We are expanding yet again and have purchased an adjacent 4 bedroom/3 bath home that we are calling The Bungalow at GratiDude Ranch. We welcome small groups, religious/spiritual groups, families and individuals.

We also have a cabin in Gatlinburg on an overnight rental program so if you ever make it to that part of TN, look up our properties and we'll offer past renters a discount. I (Jason) am a real estate agent. I am the broker of Leipers Fork Group with Keller Williams Realty in Leipers Fork. I am happy to help our renters with their real estate needs while visiting the area. Whether relocating from another state and needing me to do some research, send listings prior to your visit and setting up showings during your stay, or simply needing a place in between moves or looking for a long term rental property, I'm happy to help!

What makes this property unique

deMarco is the Property and Event Manager for the ranch. He is an amazing chef. He hosts monthly farm-to-table dinners throughout the season and if his schedule permits he is happy to offer a private farm to table dinner for our guests upon request. (YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT IF HE IS AVAILABLE!). We also host a monthly Hillbilly Clue Murder Mystery dinner (www.hillbillyclue.com). deMarco's background is in hospitality and Health & Wellness. He is able to incorporate his passion for healthy food with his farm to table dinners. We book pretty far in advance, however, sometimes folks cancel last minute so if you are staying over a weekend of a farm to table dinner and are interested in attending please let us know ASAP. We sell out fairly quickly. If one of our events isn't happening during your stay, or deMarco isn't available, we always recommend great restaurants nearby.

Lastly, we run a non-profit off our ranch called "SAFE". We serve foster children and other families in need through several programs. A portion of all rentals go to support our non-profit. We're grateful for what we've been given, and when we get to share it with others, it simply makes our world happier. We live on our ranch site full-time with our twin sons, but our sleeping quarters are very private. You can have your privacy, or visit with us and our 27 farm pets as we work the ranch.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

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