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In the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin, The Bluebird Cottage is a charming 1930's retreat. Unwind in this Music City-themed cottage with authentic vintage decor, a kitchenette, laundry facilities and DirectTV.

Reviews

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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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!***

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • 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

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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

Pets not allowed

Note from host: May allow exceptions for small breeds w pet fee

Children and extra beds

This property does not 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bluebird Cottage in the Heart of Historic Downtown Franklin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 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 The Square. Carter House and Pull-Tight Players Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosslyn B.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Nice location. Great response communications for owner. Parking is narrow, don't drive a large vehicle. Decor was fun. Dust and cobwebs eye level and above need attention. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right in franklin for two. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage in an excellent location. My mom and I enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richelle M.

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

8/10 Good

Becky W.

Liked: Location
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean cottage within walking distance to all downtown destinations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff A.

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