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Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Lotz House Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Franklin Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • The Factory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Franklin

With a stay at this guesthouse, you'll be centrally located in Franklin, within a 15-minute drive of CoolSprings Galleria and McLemore House. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Williamson County Soccer Complex and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Franklin Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Lotz House Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carter House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Factory - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 30 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

5 Star Generals Retreat is a charming, elegantly-furnished, 2 bedroom/1 bath guest home that rests behind our family's original property (The Big House) that was built in 1919. Nestled in a private setting with a private driveway and parking, this gorgeous vacation property is a mere 15 minute walk from Main Street Franklin and all of the historic sightseeing, shopping, and dining it has to offer.

There is ample outdoor room to run and enjoy cooking and recreation with the family. Enjoy the view of the historic property via a screened in porch and large outdoor patio off the master bedroom, the latter of which includes a gas grill and grilling utensils for cookouts.

Generals Retreat also offers a fully-stocked kitchen with service for 8, a formal cozy living room with console TV and a separate dining room surrounded on three sides with plantation shutters, a stackable washer/dryer, and much more.

Whether you're visiting family for the holidays, looking to relocate, or simply enjoying a much-needed vacation - we hope that you'll come and stay with our family in Franklin, TN!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Damon Rogers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on outside patio only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Note from host: $100 non refundable pet fee

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Our stay at General's Retreat was comfortable and cozy. The fireplace was a plus and not far from the downtown area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Lovely and roomy. Instructions were clear. Bed was very comfortable. Plenty of towels and there were wash cloths in the bathroom. Easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Getaway
This was a good weekend. The house had plenty of room. Lots of charm. Easily accessible and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Franklin at its best
Walk to downtown Franklin. Live like a local. Can’t be better
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
My teacher friends and I enjoyed our stay during the PumpkinFest in Franklin, TN. Lots of great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed the screened in back porch during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient stay in Franklin, TN
We had a delightful trip to Franklin in large part because of the clean and convenient stay at this location. The owners are fabulous folks, very accommodating and nice. It is an easy walk down historic Main Street to downtown (less than a mile). The walk takes you past some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Franklin, so each trip was enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and perfect for pets
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, safe, spacious.
Everything we needed was provided. This reminded me of staying in my grandmother's house and I felt comfortable and it brought back memories of those days!! It's a feeling newness and perfection cannot bring!! Coffee on the sunporch is better than any 5 star hotel I've been to. You won't regret staying here. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house and wonderful hosts!
You can't beat the location of this property! My dogs and I took many walks to downtown Franklin and surrounding areas - Mark & Damon were just wonderful, wonderful hosts, always there if I needed anything and so nice to chat with. If you are looking to travel to the Franklin area, this is the property you want to stay at!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madonna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
George’s Baptism
Cozy and well-appointed! Mark was super nice—very friendly & informative! Only challenge—low water pressure! Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
Damon met us upon arrival and we felt immediately at home. He was a wonderful host and the cottage was perfect! Everything very clean and in good condition. The neighborhood was lovely and a great place to walk our dogs. Overall a great stay and we would love to plan another trip back to this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
Just loved this place. Built a fire in the fireplace and thoroughly enjoyed walking into town through the historic neighborhoods. The host was amazing and responsive and the whole place was so comfortable and roomy. Just wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
Great little cottage we booked for out of town family. Located on the back side of the property so very private and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim T., Vero Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Lovely cottage tucked in on the property close to downtown Franklin. Comfortable and cozy stay with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Macaire D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pilgrimage Festival Weekend
The house was in a beautiful neighborhood close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable property and kind hosts!
This property couldn’t be cuter and is as darling as it looks in the pictures! I stayed here for two weeks while in town for a horse show, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Mark greeted me upon arrival to show me around - he was SO warm and friendly. The banana bread which greeted me as well ;-) was beyond delicious! I definitely recommend staying here if you have the opportunity!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Incredible location with wonderful property owners. Would definitely stay there again and recommend others looking for a weekend in Franklin area stay there as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Generals quarters
Very clean, safe and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CarolAnn P., Smyrna, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A family birthday in Franklin
General's Retreat is a beautifully decorated cottage in the heart of Franklin. The owners, Damon and Mark have done a splendid job of showcasing art and antiques in a cozy and warm atmosphere that wraps you in a hug from the moment you arrive. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to explore all that Franklin has to offer. We celebrated a 92nd birthday there and would love to return at another time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tahnya U., Moscow

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Everything we needed and a nice screen porch that made you feel like you were outside of the city limits. Great for morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanann p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Franklin weekend
Very good communication. Location was greay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great yard for dogs
This house is an oxymoron. It has great facilities to enjoy the outdoors with dogs (Being a long leash, as fence has openings. ). However, the house itself has antique furniture which is much better suited for short, thin people. It is beautiful, but not something you would want a dog to gnaw, so property is not well- suited to young dogs. Older, well-mannered dogs - no problem. We brought three dogs, two older and one young pup. Carpeting throughout is nice, but again,not as dog friendly as. Hard surface would be. House has all the amenities to make short, thin to average-sized people have a wonderful stay. Beautiful screened porch, living room, bedrooms, etc. Wonderful, gracious hosts. Big yard, lots of outdoor seating and tables, BBQ grill. There is an adjoining unit, perfect for traveling for a family reunion. Dog friendly for mature, well behaved dogs. Not so much for pups.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The General’s Retreat cottage was just perfect for our stay……..great location to downtown Franklin, awesome furnishings, super easy check-in, very cozy, nice wood-burning fireplace and outdoor fire-pit, and stocked well with supplies. We really enjoyed our stay and would certainly go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Franklin Gem
Loved our stay and Damon is a true delight. Place is very charming and spacious, really enjoyed sitting on the patio with tea and wine. Will definitely make it my go to place when staying in Franklin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M., Potomac Falls, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family reunion.
My wife and I along with my daughter and my Mom were able to travel from VA and spend several days visiting with two of our older sons that now work in TN and GA. The Generals Retreat was the perfect place to stay. The kitchen allowed us to cook several meals for the six of us. The dining room, living room, porch and yard gave us several opportunities to talk, play games and catch up with each other. The location gave us a chance to easily see Franklin and to have access to an incredible park area for running. The hosts spoke with us several times to see if we needed anything. They also warned us of a city-wide fun run that would shut down several streets. Their concern for us allowed us to leave early and avoid a huge delay in our departure for home. We plan to stay here again on our next visit and encourage you to stay here as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022