Title: Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option Cabin in Franklin with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option ![Property grounds - Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434200/34434109/0b672223.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434200/34434109/62277358.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434200/34434109/2c5179ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, offices - Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434200/34434109/369d965a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option (Franklin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34440000/34434200/34434109/dec9feba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option Summary: Picturesque cottage hidden in magical forest. Outdoor hottub option ($100 before arrival), firepit, seasonal outdoor shower, 625 gal pool across road. Surrounded by nature, you may be visited by creatures with 2,4,6, or 8 legs. 7 acre Lake Gratitude is a short walk away. Perfect solitude within a 5000 acre conservation easement. NO PETS. Base price is for two guests. Add’l fees apply if more than two guests. Fast wifi. The Space: Pond house features two bedrooms that share one full bathroom making this space perfect for couples and best friends. The kitchen abuts a small dining area and overlooks the living room. Charming in its rustic character, Pond House will help you remember the simple things in life. Walk across the quiet road to organic farms and sweet farm animals, or have your morning coffee on the dock. Located at the top of a small hill in secluded Big East Fork Valley, the Pond House is nestled in the middle of nature. Also known as the Chelsea Hotel, this cabin has two bedrooms: #411 (the Janis Joplin Room) and #424 (the Leonard Cohen Room) memorializing an infamous rendezvous at the Bohemian Chelsea Hotel in New York City in the Spring of 1968\. After Janice's death at age 27 in 1970, Cohen who once lived here from '69 to '73, inspired by Big East Fork Creek and to write an elegy to the first Queen of Rock and Roll. You can read about it in a Rolling Stones article. Two hiking trails start just outside your door hiking. in Guest Access: You will receive the door punch code before you arrive onsite. The Fork Inn offices are located at 5528 Big East Fork Rd. Registered guests of the Fork Inn may park at the Lake Gratitude Natural Area parking lot. Car passes must be visible on windshield. The Neighborhood: Pond Cottage has no close neighbors. It’s a rural paradise that's just a short walk from 8-acre natural lake populated by beaver, bass, and blue gill. Lake Gratitude is a tranquil oasis where you may fish or picnic at the Lakeside Shelter. Wildlife abounds. Slip on your creek shoes and explore our miles of Big East Fork Creek or lace up your hiking shoe and trek a 5- or 10-mile loop to Timberlands park on the Natchez Trace National Forest. Big East Fork Road is among the best bicycle routes in Tennessee ! Getting Around: Uber and Lyft operate here, but a personal or rental vehicle is recommended. Local livery services can take you to and from Nashville Airport (40 miles). You may rent a bicycle from the Adventure Center at the Center for Sustainable Stewardship located just across the road. Other Things to Note: Please check in before dark as the Pond House can be difficult to find at night. As soon as you go into the driveway, make a right and go up the hill. The Pond House is to the right. Do not attempt to turn around on the parkng lot at night, so re-orient your car to point out and down the hill during daylight hours. The price quoted is for Lodging only. If you are having an EVENT you must send a message to receive details and pricing. The internet is via fast fiberoptic wi-fi .hotspot. You may not use the indoor fireplace as our insurance does not cover its use and it has not been recently inspected. Interaction with Guests: At Pond House, you will have solitude amidst abundant nature, but should you wish to meet new friends, the Center for Sustainable Stewardship is close by and always looking for new friends! We generally leave our guests alone, but may visit at an appropriate time to say hello. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937900/104937816/4b07fc8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LakeTrail Cabin suite w/hottub opt LT1 Franklin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=104937816&PinnedHotelID=104937816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35095500/35095421/62c4def8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fork Inn's Love Shack in the Woods, Hot Tub opt LS Franklin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=35095421&PinnedHotelID=35095421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937800/104937753/1cee4e2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Lovers Cabin sauna/hot tub option LL1 Franklin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=104937753&PinnedHotelID=104937753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110750000/110747300/110747279/828f511a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fork Inns Romantic 2BR apt/cabin- opt hottub SHR23 Franklin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=110747279&PinnedHotelID=110747279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104937900/104937810/7a6375c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Lodge 3BR suite, Trails, Nature Paradise Franklin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=104937810&PinnedHotelID=104937810&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27132200/27132103/20e27569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tucked off of a secluded back-road - a perfect place for a get-away. 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Check-in will be performed by the person making the ... ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) Note from host: Charge may apply ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 65f48b2db0f98d0013f715a7 Pond House Picturesque Cottage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.94375%2C-87.01878&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XwPh4PYhZJAxVqOu9FegqLAgUi4=) Franklin, TN #### What's nearby - Timberland Park \- 8 min drive \- 6.7 miles - Westhaven Lake \- 11 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Westhaven Golf Club \- 12 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Franklin Theatre \- 16 min drive \- 11.5 miles - Lotz House Museum \- 16 min drive \- 11.6 miles #### Getting around - Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Leipers Fork Market - ‬15 min drive - ‪Fairview Country Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Fox & Locke - ‬13 min drive - ‪Fox & Locke - ‬13 min drive - ‪Public House - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option? ### What time is check-in at Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option? ### What time is check-out at Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option? ### Where is Fork Inn's Pond Cottage (2BR/1Bath), HotTub Option located? ## Have a question? 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