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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this cottage is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Franklin Theatre and Lotz House Museum. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lotz House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carter House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Factory - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬7 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.

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!***
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets
  • Note from host: May allow exceptions for small breeds w pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

Events

No events allowed
May allow some group exceptions at additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: May allow some group exceptions at additional fee
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

NEW Bluebird Cottage Heart Historic Downtown Franklin
NEW Bluebird Cottage Heart
NEW Bluebird Heart Historic Downtown Franklin
NEW Bluebird Heart
NY Bluebird Cottage i Hjertet av Historic Downtown Franklin
NEW Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Historic Downtown Franklin within a 10-minute walk of Franklin Theatre, Lotz House Museum, and Carter House. You'll also find The Square and Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen as well as a garden and a music library.

Does Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is 25 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Smyrna, TN (MQY), which is located 25.2 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin?

Yes, every accommodation at Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin comes with a deck.

Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melisha d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay at the Bluebird Cottage. The location was excellent to be able to walk into downtown. We would stay again, and definitely would recommend staying here. The parking as described in other reviews is tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was walkable through the town of Franklin and was on a quiet side street. Perfect for our vacation. Clean and beautiful decor, the Bluebird Cottage was unique and cozy. Excellent air conditioning and big tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Location was fantastic, and we were able to walk downtown even in the below-normal temperatures for February in middle TN. . Adorable cottage vibe with an retro Franklin theme and nicely decorated throughout!We had unseasonably colder temps that made the cottage feel chilly most of the time as the heater struggled to keep the cottage warm. I would also add that some of the window treatments could add a few more curtain panels for better privacy on one side, and the parking space was sufficient but a little tight for our mid size pick-up truck. The front entry lock works but was a little finicky for us at times, but this surely could have been due to user error on our part. Overall we loved the charm and location and would recommend the Bluebird Cottage to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Becky W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location to this place was great. It was a five minute walk to town, the Lotz House and Carter House. The decor was very cute the bed was comfortable. Having said that, for a short woman who does her hair and wears makeup, the mirror in the bathroom didn’t work at all. I had to use a chair and put it on the window sill to make it work. We ran out of body wash and the bleach pods to wash the towels and we had to use our phones hotspots for the Internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right in franklin for two. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jud H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, extremely cute cottage. Very clean and neat. Both wife and I loved the decor as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emory B., Paris Tn

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived later in the night. With the rain and darkness we felt the walkway and entry could have been better lighted. We were happy with furnishings, bed, TV etc.Driveway entry is narrow for our midsize SUV. A large SUV would have problems. We were unable to get Alexa to operate but that was not a problem for us.We intend the above comments to be constructive and not intended to discourage future customers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in and out and primary only used the space for a bed and shower. The space in general was fairly tight, 3 people would be too many for this space. We were there for a business planning time and this space would not have been adequate for me and my wife to feel comfortable sitting for extended periods of time with laptops and papers. If we were just relaxing and watching a show then this is perfect and highly functional. The only real negative about the location was the driveway was almost inaccessible for my truck. It was very very tight to the extent that the shrubbery scratched our vehicle. For clarity I drive a Silverado 2500, its a big truck :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved The Bluebird Cottage. Walked everywhere. Loved the historic neighborhood and downtown. Great restaurants and live music. Host was thoughtful and easy to contact.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff A., Flagstaff Az

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive when we had issues with the cottage. The property is very close to downtown, the space was rustic.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage in an excellent location. My mom and I enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JILL B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our conference was 12 hours long and we were exhausted at the end of the days and the bed and couch are both very worn and hard. We drove an escape and could not park in the driveway because it was too small and the trees were going to take off the rear view mirror and scratch the car, the place could use some work, but is very cute and the location was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

kristen l.

The outside of the cottage was pretty run down and the parking is very small and limited. Location was very good for walking purposes. Host was very helpful with the issues we had with the dirtiness of outside and needing toilet paper for the cottage. She also allowed us to park our truck in the main driveway since the main house was not occupied while we were there. Our truck did not easily fit in the dedicated space at all. The inside of the cottage was nice just disappointed with the outside and the parking. Feel like the online pictures are not accurate. We also had issues with a lot of mosquitoes inside the cottage. The host was very receptive just wish we would have booked a different location.
Outside pic for comparison of online pic
Chairs were not able to be used.
Chairs were attempted to be cleaned while we were there.
They did attempt to clean chairs and give us stuff to build fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric S.

All in all, if you’re looking for a well located downtown Franklin location and planning to be out most of your stay, this place is a good fit— It’s a 5 min walk to Main Street and host seemed nice when booking. That said I don’t think we would stay here again. Place was clean at first site but found chips under the bed, cobwebs in the lights/ decor, and fairly run down bathroom flooring & exterior when compared to pictures. Chairs around fire pit outside could use a good cleaning, they were pretty dirty. The lamps inside are controlled by Alexa but we weren’t able to get Alexa to work so weren’t able to use lamps or strung lighting, worried we’d be charged the fee to reset. Parking is a challenge as other reviews mention so we parked on street and walked most of the time. Everything else was as expected, place was pretty musty when we first arrived but once we ran AC it cleared up. Kitchenette worked for us and was clean but we weren’t there much to use it.. other than mini refrig & electric stove top. As someone else pointed out there is only one mirror, which is very small above sink in bathroom and no real closet space—- neither of which were issues for us though but something to keep in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla H.

Overall, it was a nice little place to stay for the weekend with a great location to downtown Franklin. However, there are some things I would change/update: the parking is awful. It barely fit my mom’s Rav 4 and my Enclave would not fit due to the overgrown trees/brush. If they were to trim that it wouldn’t be that bad. There also isn’t any available street parking nearby that I felt comfortable leaving my vehicle overnight so I had to opt for a parking garage in downtown. We had an issue with the front door lock. I think the batteries were going out. Let the host know and she said she would be over later. She never showed and never followed up so it was left unlocked for a day and we had to take our valuables with us. That was kind of annoying. I would also add a full length or at least bigger mirror. There’s a tiny one in the bathroom that is not very accommodating. The bed is pretty uncomfortable as well and we found hair in the shower and cobwebs around some of the decor, and the Adirondack chairs outside could use a pressure washing. However, the host did let us check in a couple of hours early per my request, which was nice and like I said the location is great! Just needs a few updates and it would be perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean cottage within walking distance to all downtown destinations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot and in a great walking location to the square. Excellent communication with owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievably comfortable, convenient, cute place to spend a few days to explore Franklin and beyond. We look forward to staying again and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and overall experience. Within walking distance to everything downtown. Nice quiet location. Hosts were very accommodating. Would definitely stay again, and most likely will if we’re ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute cottage, that is very convenient to the center of town. It is very walkable to plenty of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Great for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy. The cottage is super cute and well-maintained. Perfect for a little weekend getaway. So many fun things to do in Franklin and Nashville. We loved our stay at The Bluebird Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Very nice place to stay. The parking space is real tight for a full size vehicle, but otherwise, it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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