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Blakely Stone Cottage: Stroll to DT Franklin & Civil War Battlefields

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Franklin

With a stay at this vacation home in Franklin, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of CoolSprings Galleria and Lotz House Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter House and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Assault on the Cotton Gin Park.

What's nearby

  • Lotz House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carter House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Factory - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 25 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hop House Tennessee Taps - ‬11 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.

Blakely Stone Cottage: Stroll to DT Franklin & Civil War Battlefields

Albert Blakely's enchanting stone cottage is a meticulously restored 1930s historic home nestled in the heart of Franklin. Recognized as an iconic landmark by The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, this residence seamlessly merges modern amenities with old-world charm. Meticulously upgraded for your comfort, it's a 1/2 mile walk to the vibrant and eclectic downtown Franklin, where you can immerse yourself in live music, shopping, delectable dining, and Civil War history.
Amidst the wave of demolitions and new constructions replacing older homes in the vicinity, the experience offered by the Historic Blakely House from the 1900s is increasingly rare. Here, you'll encounter a glimpse of architectural heritage in a vanishing landscape, steeped in the stories of remarkable people.

The entire house will be at your disposal.

We reside in Franklin and are readily available should you require any assistance.

The Historic Blakely House is located on Natchez Street, a mere mile away from downtown Franklin. This area holds historical significance, once being the site of the Battle of Franklin. For over a century, it served as a hub for various businesses, many of which were segregated. Franklin has evolved significantly over the years and now finds itself on lists like Big 7 Travel's "Most Charming Small Towns Across America." Downtown Franklin is a harmonious blend of historical preservation and contemporary sophistication. Just 14 miles from Nashville, you'll discover a haven of Southern hospitality within a 16-block historic district, housing award-winning antique shops, local gift stores, fashionable boutiques, privately owned art galleries, lovingly restored residences, and more.

Nashville, Leiper's Fork, Columbia, and a host of other vacation destinations are short drives from the Blakely House.

Please be aware that there is a $95 pet fee for guests bringing their furry companions. Kindly inform us in advance if you plan to bring your pet.

The driveway to the right of the home is shared, though the parking spaces are not. There's ample parking available at the rear of the property.

Two security cameras are installed outside the house, with one focused on the parking area and the other monitoring the front porch.

Unwind on our front porch, sipping sweet tea, and bask in the authentic community of Franklin.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Daniel J Adelseck

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2002.1 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Blakely Stone Cottage: Stroll to DT Franklin & Civil War Battlefields Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun trip to Franklin for Family Wedding
The owners were great and the house was exactly as advertised. Coffee bar was a nice surprise! Would stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage close to downtown
We enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage near downtown Franklin. It was a quick couple of minutes drive to downtown where parking can easily be found at the 4th Street parking garage. The house is stocked with everything you could need for a comfortable stay, board games and puzzles to entertain the kids, and a cute little coffee/tea bar in the kitchen (I especially loved the electric tea kettle!).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dorene B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs Up
Quiet and convenient to downtown, easy walk. Friendly neighborhood and great for a short or long stay. Host checks in on you to ensure all is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Family Visit
We had a wonderful time visiting family in Nashville over Labor Day. The hosts were very responsive to our questions and the property was in a wonderful location. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Charming house with everything you need clean and Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts clean & darling cottage
This is a lovely little getaway with 2 living areas and large kitchen. Newly refurbished, comfy beds. It is in an older area of Franklin that is mixed use and being gentrified. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Friend Girls Weekend
The exterior and interior of the stone cottage was lovely, as was the host and hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We had a fabulous time … nice kitchen, comfy beds a great set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!
My family loved our stay at the Blakely House. Blakely House is a historic home that has been beautifully redone. The home still has so much of the historical charm with all the modern conveniences. The hosts also had a great area with maps & information about the beautiful town of Franklin. We were visiting the area because it was a convenient spot for a tournament we were in but ended up loving the town of Franklin. We loved our stay & we'll definitely choose Blakely House again.The
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanetha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Came for a football tournament and really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space!
We absolutely loved the cottage. It was a well needed little getaway for my girlfriend, a few friends and I. The property was well kept and overall a very nice space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay.
We had a great time. Owners are very friendly. We had everything you could need. There was construction next door. It did not interfere with our stay. Our 4 year old granddaughter loved the games and Pac Man.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stone house
Very nice place, close to downtown. We spent our mornings and evenings sitting in the court yard watching the birds. Easy check in host was quick to respond to any questions we had that is not always the case
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for Brownland experience
We were looking for a place close to the horse show at Brownland Farms that would accommodate a few people and allow pets. We had no idea how cute and perfect this house would be. Only 10 minutes from the show grounds and, bonus, 5 minutes from downtown Franklin! Could not have picked a better house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Renter at this Property
We really enjoyed our stay at this property several months ago, so rented it again. On this visit, we had some time to enjoy the second-floor sun porch at the front of the house. It is a great place to watch people and cars go by, or to read a book. We were very comfortable in this home and plan to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
The house itself was very cute. My family and I enjoyed staying here. We had some trouble with the AC, and the host came and fixed it as soon as he could be there. The hosts were very responsive to messages whenever I had questions. The house was clean, and stocked with amenities. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Very Clean!
First and foremost, our hosts could not have been more communicative! We were utterly impressed with their care and consideration over our entire stay. The drive is shared with two other abodes and the neighbors were friendly and helpful! While this house is historic, the renovation and furnishings are top notch and very comfortable! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our stay. It’s a great location and the house is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B., OCONOMOWOC

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to downtown.
We really enjoyed our stay. The home is very clean, well supplied, and comfortable. The walk to downtown is about a half mile and follow a street filled with beautiful historic homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
In for the Weekend
Inside of house was remodeled and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phoenix to Nashville
Loved the property! Walking distance to Historic Franklin. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Diamond with History
Our stay was not only superb, featuring a spotless home with all the amenities, but also has a facinating history. Our hosts were the best, most communicative from the start. Home was warm and welcoming. Parking was ample behind the property which was a short walk from the Carter and Lotz historic homes. We are looking forward to a return later this year, God willing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This home was beyond our expectations. Clean, comfortable beds and such a quaint home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home in Franklin
This was a great place to stay for our short stay in Franklin. Easy to get to, short walk to downtown. Responsive host. Had everything we needed! Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023