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Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee

Travelers gather around the firepit for s'mores, take leisurely walks through Downtown Franklin, and spend quality time on beautiful outdoor patios

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The 5 Star Generals Retreat offers a private setting near historic Main Street Franklin. Guests can relax on the screened-in porch, prepare meals on the patio's gas grill, let children play in the playground, explore the garden, or book a rejuvenating massage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Franklin, this guesthouse is in the city center. The Square and Westhaven Golf Club 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. Traveling with kids? Consider McLemore Park and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Franklin travel guide
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Friends walking down the street in a small town
    Franklin Theatre
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • View of Lotz House Museum. Historical place museum in Franklin, Tennessee. United States.
    Lotz House Museum
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carter House
    Carter House
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • McLemore House
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Williamson County Soccer Complex
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee

Family-friendly guesthouse in the city center
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee. 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:
  • A video library, barbecue grills, and table tennis
  • Smoke-free premises, books, and games
Room features
All guestrooms at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee have perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee located?

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

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Reviews

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and the place is lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The vacation cottage was very comfortable and we felt very safe.The kitchen was well-furnished with everything we needed. We enjoyed watching TV on the U Tube Channel. Would highly recommend this vacation cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to downtown Franklin. Nice big yard with fire pit & Outside patio. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A.

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

Great location

We felt right ant home and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark and Damon were wonderful host. They made you feel like you were part of their family. The location was easy walking distance to downtown Franklin. The neighborhood was very safe and friendly. The screened in patio was a favorite place for morning coffee and late evening reading. Their place was very pet friendly and our King Charles cavalier enjoyed the open space. Thank you Mark and Damon for a wonderful stay.Miles and Brenda Marquez
Stayed 31 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and great yard for our dog to explore, and within walking distance to a wonderful local park. Hosts were absolutely delightful, and very quick to help us with any questions. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

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

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