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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Franklin Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lotz House Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Factory
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

*NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin

Charming 1930's cottage in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin, TN. The Bluebird Cottage is comfy, cozy & romantic. Just a block & a half off 5 points, this Music City themed cottage features authentic vintage pieces from local antique stores within walking distance. Walk to Main Street, The Franklin Theatre, Civil War Mueseums, Antique District & all shops & restaurants. The home offers a kitchenette, desk, laundry, DirectTV & Wifi. You are less than 20 minutes to downtown Nashville & 10 minutes to Leipers Fork!
***The Bluebird Cottage is run by Nanci Dahl, a favorite local REALTOR. If you’re considering moving to the area, we can help you with all your real estate and relocation needs. Discounts are given to our home buying clients. Ask about our services!***

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Nanci Dahl
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English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
May allow some group exceptions at additional fee
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Pets

No pets allowed
May allow exceptions for small breeds w pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please call for parking instructions 3109754017
Please do not flush anything other than TP down our historic pipes :)
The Bluebird Cottage is run by Nanci Dahl, a favorite local REALTOR. If you’re considering moving to the area, we can help you with all your needs.

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: May allow some group exceptions at additional fee
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 Franklin, this cottage is in the city centre. Westhaven Golf Club and Crockett Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. SOAR Adventure Tower and McLemore Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carter House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Factory - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 28 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *NEW* Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin located?

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Theatre, Lotz House Museum and Carter House. Pull-Tight Players Theatre and Fort Granger Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

luellen K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
cottage is correct
smaller than picture horrible space to try to park and back out into road everyday. bathroom floor disgustingly dirty. looked like something leaked under it. no alexis heard in place so didn’t plug anything up. no room on bathroom to hardly sit on toilet and shower. door took awhile to figure out
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy tiny cottage
Great location. Cute cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Close but...
The property is located within easy walking distance of all the downtown Franklin amenities, it was clean and comfortable and reasonably priced. However the WiFi signal was very weak, my phone was not able to establish a connection during my stay and web pages loaded very slowly on the tablet. Further, a box of tissues would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Getaway
Our overall stay was amazing. Property was very clean and walking distance to everything downtown. My only suggestion would be a new mattress. It was quite uncomfortable, other than that, our stay was AMAZING and the cottage was fabulous!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place, great location
The place was decorated impeccably and you can't beat the location. There were a few minor things but they probably wouldn't prevent me from staying again. Owner should do away with the Alexa things because they are a bit of a pain and add very little. Bathroom door should probably get replaced because it squeaks, so your partner wakes up, and there are large gaps that make it less private than I think most people would prefer. 3 coffee pods was not enough for 2 adults 2 days, there was no creamer, and only a couple sugars. Mostly artificial sweetener was provided. I would bring my own sugar in the raw next time. Overall it was a really cute and enjoyable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December Weekend
Cute little cottage just as advertised. Great for a weekend stay for 2 people, close to Main St. Franklin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stopover in Franklin on a drive to Florida
Perfect location, great to have kitchen, washer/dryer, parking spot, sitting area. Is in a former garage behind a house, very quiet and private. Go slowly driving in, steep at the beginning. Would suggest brighter lighting in the bathroom and curtains that cover the windows better for sleeping in. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
The location of the property is very quaint. In a very quiet street behind a beautiful, historic house. The bed was very comfortable. However, upon arrival, the unit was not ready. There were dirty linens on the stripped bed and dishes in the sink. Which made things inconvenient. The owner was very responsive and came over and fixed these things. With such a short turnover period I wondered how much refreshing could actually be done. Thwre were no dish towels and creamers not available for the complimentary coffee. Also, in the shower, bothered the conditioner and shampoos were very low and needed refilling. Perhaps the strangest thing was that someone, I am assuming the owner, because it was sent to my attention, had groceries delivered that I had to put away in the place.because there were diapers,wipes, ground turkey and other miscellaneous items, I knew they were not for me. Maybe if more attention was made to specific details this spot would be more desirable. In retrospect, I should have requested some sort of reimbursement, especially when being inconvenienced on arrival so late in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great owner
Got there early and owner let us in early. Such a cute place and close to everything. Beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Ever Cotttage!!
Bluebird Cottage is immaculate, warm, inviting, super comfy, a very short walk to everything, nestled in a gorgeous neighborhood, and has everything you need for your Franklin stay. Do not hesitate to book! Oh, and your hostess is super quick to reply to any questions. And yes, Franklin is as cute, fun, yummy, and delightful as you've been told. ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jay O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would like to request a refund
The cottage is adorable and in the perfect location to walk to everything in downtown Franklin, which is why we booked. When we arrived, the A/C was not on and it was 98 degrees outside. We tried effortlessly to cool the room, the AC would turn on but barely blow out air. We contacted the owner who said it would cool down eventually. So we went to dinner and when we came back 2 hours later it was still WAY too warm to sleep in the room - no change in temp. We took cold showers to cool off and had to find a hotel. So we paid for the 2 nights at the cottage, where we could not stay. We have requested a partial refund since we did use the shower and washer/dryer but have received nothing. Sad that we had to move to a hotel where we could not walk to downtown so we also had Uber costs on top of paying for 2 places to stay. VRBO did nothing to assist in our efforts either. We are so disappointed and waited over a month before posting a review. Owner did have a repair person check the unit and said everything was fine but it was not fine while we were on site. Hopefully the issue will be resolved and future renters can enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Frankly Stressed
Upon arrival, we felt the property had not fully lived up to the marketing promises. Despite the charming historic character of the converted carriage house, some significant functional issues detracted from the overall guest experience. The charming cottage is an old, converted carriage house repurposed as a vacation rental. As is often the case with these historic properties, the blend of new and old creates a unique ambiance. Compromises must be made to get it right. Newer elements, like the wood-look vinyl flooring, have been installed over uneven older surfaces. The doors don't quite fit properly, and the mix of repurposed furnishings was meant to evoke a vintage aesthetic and add to the property's historic character. The cottage's location tucked down an alley behind another rental unit, made it challenging to find initially. We tried to communicate in advance with the owner but were unsuccessful. However, once located, guests will appreciate the convenient proximity to the town's central commercial district and its shops and restaurants. Inside the cottage, we encountered difficulties controlling essential systems like lighting, air temperature, and shower water. This appeared to be due to the installation of modern fixtures and utilities that compromised their usability, likely in an attempt to maintain the vintage aesthetic. Overall, while this historic carriage house conversion offers guests a unique vacation experience, it is clear that some critical mainte
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Nice sized cottage. Had everything we needed. Felt the mattress was in need of being replaced. Wi-Fi was sketchy, but maybe because there were some storms while we were there. Overall it was a very nice place. Super convenient to walk the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage!
Place was just perfect for our stay! Comfortable, quiet, relaxing. Walking distance to downtown area lots of shops and great restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage Charm
Everything about the Cottage is Quaint, decor is perfectly appointed. It’s is very close to town. Hosts are amazing and very accommodating , they respond within a few minutes if need be! The only shortcoming is there is not a comfy chair to sit in. Other than that 5 Star! I highly recommend .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We had a great stay at the Bluebird Cottage. The owner is great and very quick to answer questions and make sure we were happy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

melissa k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant experience.
Thankfully my stay was pretty much seamless. Upon entering was just taken by how adorable the overall look was exactly as pictured in listing. I checked in later in the day so the ambiance with the lights & soft classic music playing the background was simply magical for me. It’s cute, quaint and beautifully done. Basically like a hotel stay since there’s no actual kitchenette but I was just fine with that being for the weekend & utilizing local fare.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couples special
Our stay was for an event in Franklin, the lighting of the Christmas better and Matthew West Come Home for Christmas event. The location was perfect, walking distance to most of the event with a lovely neighborhood. It is so refreshing to be in a safe, kind and comfortable considerate community
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R., Chesapeake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great!
Loved the cottage! The location is great - walking distance to so many things! As mentioned, parking is definitely tight. Seems like it would be an easy fix to remove the foliage and widen it a bit. Didn’t realize their was a main house rental, too. Our neighbors were very nice! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rosslyn B., Nashvile, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient
The property was very convenient for everything I had planned. I could walk or drive to downtown Franklin for shopping or having dinner. I loved the vintage interior of the property. Will stay there again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Skip This Place - I have photos to prove it!
Disappointed. Small brush trees are so grown out , if you try to squeeze in the “hidden” driveway , it will scratch the paint on your vehicle. Cobwebs present, the mattress was lumpy, the bathroom had mold at bottom of shower. Only one wash cloth present . Air conditioner could not cool the little cottage - it was at best keeping it from just being outright hot. This might all be ok for a young college student looking for a cheaper place to stay I guess, but if you and your spouse are looking for a nice place near downtown Franklin, we would say keep looking and skip this one. It’s a quaint looking little place, but with all the issues, could never recommend anyone I know to stay at this VRBO.. Franklin is far too nice and a lot of fun to stay at a place that needs some investment and help
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cresta M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
You should take time to read this:
Well, the property itself is very cute, that is where the benefit of the stay ended. The parking is nonexistent so don’t drive anything bigger than a very small SUV, the owner will say how close it is to the residence because it’s basically an alley that you can barely get your car in. The outside looks nothing like the pictures, it is overgrown with mosquitoes and weeds. The air-conditioning did not work, and I had to leave because it was so hot in there. I took the owner more than four hours to reply to my request about air conditioning and when I finally gave up and stated, I would just report this, she told me she would have the AC company come out to give a statement of working order. Additionally, the Internet did not work, which wasn’t really a big deal, just another thing. The biggest problem is the communication with the owner. I am certain she will reply to this post, because she defends her wrong choices. At every turn. She is rude and disrespectful, she is underhanded and refuses to accept any wrongdoing and always blames everything that could possibly have gone wrong on the client. While other seem to have had a nice stay, that was not my experience. I would proceed with extreme caution— the owner is a horrible person and treats people like they are stupid and incapable of operating air conditioning and Internet reception. As a business owner myself, it is bad practice to consistently tell your client that they did not follow instructions. I did.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointing
We felt like we had booked a cute little studio cottage within walking distance to historic downtown that represented the overall vibe of Franklin with an outside sitting area and nestled little cottage. This property has not been kept up at all. The “hidden” driveway is barely room for a compact SUV and is very overgrown that some simple yard grooming couldn’t fix. It was a chore to make sure our rental car didn’t get all scratched up by the overgrown bushes and trees each time we used the driveway. The fire pit area was a mess with all four chairs pretty dirty. There was overgrown greenery straight across the only door you use to access the cottage. I took pictures of all of this with video if anyone disagrees. Inside the cottage was cute and decorated with a vintage feel. There was absolutely nowhere for any clothes you might need to get out of the suitcase and hung up. No dresser and no closet. The curtains do not cover the windows at night in the kitchen and in the bathroom when you shower you have to hope you have the curtains angled right. I am only 5’5” and could see right out into the driveway while showering. The only nice thing was the location is definitely within walking distance everything else was a disappointment including the uncomfortable mattress. Pick somewhere else, we will next time we’re back in six months.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage
We really enjoyed Nanci's quaint cottage. It was a real perk being able to walk to downtown. The decor was very pleasing and comfortable. Perfect for two! Parking is tight as mentioned by other guests so we took our smallest vehicle and had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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