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

Family-friendly guesthouse in Franklin

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Escape to the charming 5 Star Generals Retreat, nestled in a private setting near historic Main Street Franklin. Relax on the screened-in porch or patio with gas grill, enjoy family time in the playground and garden or unwind with a massage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About the area

Located in Franklin, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Westhaven Golf Club and Temple Hills Golf Course 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. Travelling with kids? Consider SOAR Adventure Tower and McLemore Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Factory - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Carnton Plantation - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hank’s Coffee Station - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬18 min walk

About this property

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

Family-friendly guest house in the city centre
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Ping pong, books and a music library
  • Gas grills, smoke-free property and games
Room features
All guest rooms at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! boast perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

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

More

  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on outside patio only
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on outside patio only

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
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 transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! located?

Located in the centre of Franklin, this family-friendly guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of McLemore House and Williamson County Soccer Complex. Lotz House Museum and Franklin Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great for our girls weekend! We loved coming back to the property after a day out exploring Franklin. The space is perfect for a family or small group and can comfortably accommodate 5 people. The yard and property begged to be enjoyed. Staying here made our visit more enjoyable and we loved getting to meet Mark and Damon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine r.

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

charming cottage

The Generals Quarters was located behind a beautiful historic home in a lovely neighborhood. We had everything we needed, and a lot of room to move around. We especially loved the sunny dining area!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Visit to Franklin

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely retreat cottage. Very clean and in a perfect location to walk into town, or walk your pet around the beautiful, quiet neighborhoods. Mark and Damon are very accommodating and I highly recommend staying here.Mary T
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie D.

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

Franklin Girls Trip

Mr. Mark met us at the car and helped unload our luggage into the cottage. The cottage is so cute and we had more than plenty of room. The neighborhood was a gem. We loved how close we were to all the shops and how quiet it was. We hope to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

First time in Franklin

Well we won the lottery with this place. Location, cleanliness, amenities, not to mention the host on site welcoming us with a loaf of banana bread. Trust me you will not be sorry!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

j s.

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

Easy walk to downtown

Great house with plenty of room to spread out. Screened in porch was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie J.

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

Perfect weekend!

This guesthouse was the perfect place for my mother, sister and me as we celebrated our mom's birthday. We had plenty of room and the house is totally charming. We loved having breakfast in the sunroom and relaxing on the screen porch. We struggled with the TV our first night and Damon was right there to help us. I highly recommend this guesthouse. It will be perfect for you too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Felicia M.

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

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

Josef B.

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

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

Stephanie B.

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

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

Carl L.

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

Great location and perfect for pets

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Wonderful place to stay! Very clean, comfortable and decorated beautifully!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The General’s Retreat! Such an adorable cottage, decorated beautifully and was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Best location

Great convenient location for visitinfamily Great location for visiting family in Franklin.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

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

Kim T., Vero Beach, FL

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sara S., Thompsons Station

Lovely private cottage in Franklin, Tn

We loved our stay- perfect spot for us to stay while visiting our grandchildren- second bedroom perfect to host two of them at a time...a treat for all of us. Hosts were wonderful- beds comfortable- will definitely stay here the next time we visit
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

Generals quarters

Very clean, safe and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Brooklyn

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

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

Tahnya U., Moscow

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

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

Virginia H.

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

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

Robert S.

Great place to stay in Franklin

If you're coming to an event in downtown Franklin, it's very hard to beat this place. It's in a wonderful neighborhood with an easy three quarter mile walk to the heart of Franklin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Really great house and wonderful hosts.

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madonna A.

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

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