Fork Inn's Parrot House
About this hostel
Summary: Forest perch deep in the forest. Nature lovers paradise with many walking trails, lake for fishing and boating. 9 beds (1 king, 2 queens and 6 singles) 4 bedrooms and a loft. Capacity is 12 . Pvt outside Hot tub & firepit. 2 offices. Amazing porches. BASE PRICE IS FOR FOUR (4) PERSONS. There is a $40/person/night additional charge for more. The house is at the end of a long dirt road and sits atop a small hill. Surrounded by nature The Space: This historic property is the former home of Willie York of Big East Fork as well as the original and present keyboardist of the Jimmy Buffet Band. The house is at the end of a long dirt gravel highway and sits atop a small hill. It’s surrounded by nature, so be sure you want to want to interact with real nature (insects, spiders, shy country mice etc) before you come. Guest Access: The house is at the top of a fairly steep hill at the end of a long dirt driveway. Four wheel drive recommended but not necessary. Only fours cars may park at the house. There is room for more at the bottom of the hill. Turn your car around before the evening so you can use your headlight to see the way out. The Neighborhood: Big East Fork Valley is a unique pristine watershed with miles of hiking trails, two lakes, and several ponds. The Center for Sustainable Stewardship and Big East Fork Farms are located on the 5-mile long country road with little traffic. Great for bike rides and leisurely walks. The dark sky allows for the best stargazing in the area. 6 miles from Leipers Fork and downtown Franklin. Getting Around: It's best to have a personal car but Uber and Lyft serve us. Bicycles are great to have and walking is superb. Other Things to Note: Please read the House Rules and note the required Trash Deposit Community Fee and how get the full fee returned by removing your own trash. Interaction with Guests: We live a couple of miles down the valley. Our concierge is also on-site to help you with everything you need. The lodging is VERY private and you need not see anyone else if you wish. A pair of stock tanks just across the road serve as refreshing pools in the warmer months. These are shared with other Fork Inn guests as we rent twelve other houses in Big East Fork Valley.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(14 Reviews)
3.0
Very nice house, the writing of how the property costs are… is vague. Mice droppings in the house and draws. We saw no mice though. Get ready to pay for this property. But very nice house near downtown Franklin, Tenn.
4.0
We really enjoyed the house, hot tub, privacy. The house was very beautiful, way off the road, and very roomy. No cell service but that was one of the best things about it. The care taker was very rude and in my opinion didn’t even try to make sure the house was up to par. He did everything but cus my guest’s out. Other than that our trip was exactly how we had planned.
4.0
Our Nashville weekend
We really enjoyed the house, hot tub, privacy. The house was very beautiful, way off the road, and very roomy. No cell service but that was one of the best things about it. The care taker was very rude and in my opinion didn’t even try to make sure the house was up to par. He did everything but cus my guest’s out. Other than that our trip was exactly how we had planned.
5.0
Great place for family
Plenty big for family and friends. Enjoy the quite and beautiful area.
4.0
Beautiful location and home
Beautiful location but a bit far from downtown.
4.0
This house is unique and gorgeous. The photos do not do it justice. There was plenty of room for our family of four plus a couple of overnight guests during our extended stay. The layout with the separate primary bedroom is great. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed our visit.
Wade was very friendly during check in and helpful throughout our month-long stay. Though the check in process/visit was a little lengthy after a long, tiring drive, it was also helpful to learn about the house and the area and I appreciate the effort that went into helping us get our bearings.
There were a couple of maintenance issues during our stay but they were attended to promptly. There are definitely mice and a lot of bugs (to be expected based on the location) so if that's an issue for you, this house may not be the best fit. The driveway to the front door is very steep and requires 4-wheel drive. You can park under the house which is easier to access but you will have to carry your suitcases up a flight of stairs which may be an issue for some.
There is no cell coverage at the house and we found the internet service to be very slow. (Definitely not enough speed for streaming video.) We did not use the satellite television. I did hear from the owner after our visit to say that he found the satellite wasn't working properly and was replacing the modem so hopefully that helps with the internet speed as well.
There are a few small things that could be done to make the house even better. A towel hook and shelf for soap and shampoo for the outdoor shower would make this great feature even better. A comfy chair in the main bedroom would make this getaway spot even more of a sanctuary. The refrigerator door is extremely hard to open and should be repaired. Finally, making sure that the kitchen has all of the items needed for cooking a basic meal would be helpful. We purchased inexpensive measuring cups and spoons and left them for the next guests as we found these items missing.
If you are planning to use the CSS amenities, be sure you understand exactly how this works and what is available beforehand. Some of the advertised activities were not available during our stay--which we learned after our arrival and making a donation to the CSS, which was a bit of a disappointment. The CSS website may not be accurate and up-to-date, so be sure to talk to someone first.
4.0
Beautiful house in the woods
This house is unique and gorgeous. The photos do not do it justice. There was plenty of room for our family of four plus a couple of overnight guests during our extended stay. The layout with the separate primary bedroom is great. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed our visit.
Wade was very friendly during check in and helpful throughout our month-long stay. Though the check in process/visit was a little lengthy after a long, tiring drive, it was also helpful to learn about the house and the area and I appreciate the effort that went into helping us get our bearings.
There were a couple of maintenance issues during our stay but they were attended to promptly. There are definitely mice and a lot of bugs (to be expected based on the location) so if that's an issue for you, this house may not be the best fit. The driveway to the front door is very steep and requires 4-wheel drive. You can park under the house which is easier to access but you will have to carry your suitcases up a flight of stairs which may be an issue for some.
There is no cell coverage at the house and we found the internet service to be very slow. (Definitely not enough speed for streaming video.) We did not use the satellite television. I did hear from the owner after our visit to say that he found the satellite wasn't working properly and was replacing the modem so hopefully that helps with the internet speed as well.
There are a few small things that could be done to make the house even better. A towel hook and shelf for soap and shampoo for the outdoor shower would make this great feature even better. A comfy chair in the main bedroom would make this getaway spot even more of a sanctuary. The refrigerator door is extremely hard to open and should be repaired. Finally, making sure that the kitchen has all of the items needed for cooking a basic meal would be helpful. We purchased inexpensive measuring cups and spoons and left them for the next guests as we found these items missing.
If you are planning to use the CSS amenities, be sure you understand exactly how this works and what is available beforehand. Some of the advertised activities were not available during our stay--which we learned after our arrival and making a donation to the CSS, which was a bit of a disappointment. The CSS website may not be accurate and up-to-date, so be sure to talk to someone first.
5.0
Wonderful Stay!!
We had such an amazing experience with the house!! It was clean, well decorated, and perfect for our group of 4. The pictures do not do it justice.
Check-in & check-out was very easy thanks to Wade (who also gave us an incredibly warm welcome and some history of the area as well as restaurant tips).
The next time we are in Tennessee, we will ABSOLUTELY use this property again!
5.0
Had an amazing experience with renting this property. Very nice and clean home with plenty of space for 12 adults. The nicest home I’ve been in with a gorgeous master suite. Bathroom in the master included a large bathtub, double vanity, walk in shower the size of the room as well as an outdoor shower not visible by any other point in the house. Beautiful walking trails just across the road where you are able to fully immerse yourself into the nature surrounding the area. Only two things that were an inconvenience was the trash and the drive to Nashville. We knew about the trash going in, so that wasn’t a huge deal. The property ends up being 40-45 minutes to downtown Nashville with no Uber/Lyfts coming to the specific area. There is also no service at the location but there is wifi so you can still iMessage/FaceTime. Overall an excellent experience and would recommend to anyone and everyone!
5.0
Trip of 12 friends to Nashville
Had an amazing experience with renting this property. Very nice and clean home with plenty of space for 12 adults. The nicest home I’ve been in with a gorgeous master suite. Bathroom in the master included a large bathtub, double vanity, walk in shower the size of the room as well as an outdoor shower not visible by any other point in the house. Beautiful walking trails just across the road where you are able to fully immerse yourself into the nature surrounding the area. Only two things that were an inconvenience was the trash and the drive to Nashville. We knew about the trash going in, so that wasn’t a huge deal. The property ends up being 40-45 minutes to downtown Nashville with no Uber/Lyfts coming to the specific area. There is also no service at the location but there is wifi so you can still iMessage/FaceTime. Overall an excellent experience and would recommend to anyone and everyone!
5.0
This was such a great stay! It was private and absolutely gorgeous. Relaxing and lots of great hiking!
5.0
Beautiful seclusion
This was such a great stay! It was private and absolutely gorgeous. Relaxing and lots of great hiking!
5.0
Perfect location for team retreat
Wade was so helpful getting our team settled in. Location is gorgeous with so much natural light pouring into home. Perfect for large groups. Nestled back into the trees with lots of walking trail options. Loved our time here.
4.0
Property and location were great - cabin in the woods, near a farm and a couple of short hiking trails. The house was very roomy for our group of 6 and we especially enjoyed the newly installed hot tub. Wade was responsive and helpful during our stay.
There were a few minor issues that we experienced:
1. Cleanliness - not horrible but we found some mouse droppings and some trash in the house
2. The fireplace was not working - not a dealbreaker but it would have been nice to have been informed of it when making the booking
3. It was a little strange that we were requested to show proof of making a donation to the non-profit before they provided us with firewood to make use of the outdoor firepit
Overall we still had an enjoyable stay and would recommend booking the property!
8.0
Glorious setting; surrounded by nature. Just what we were seeking. Adult children enjoyed the hot tub many times...including in the rain! The construction of the home is extraordinary. The master suite is separate and secluded from main areas. So quiet and happily uber eats able to find us for delivery spreads of local chef eats. We loved the delivered local sampling of Indian and Cajun and Southern Comfort dining in such a lovely setting. Was musty upon entry, but aired out very quickly with opening of the many windows and whole wall of French doors. Soaker tub was beautiful but we were unable to get a hot bath experience which the hot tub made up for. Would definitely go again. My adult son endorses as his best birthday ever! (29th). Thank you to Wade and owners for opening this beautiful home and setting to us.
4.0
Beautiful Natural Setting. Quiet Solitude.
Glorious setting; surrounded by nature. Just what we were seeking. Adult children enjoyed the hot tub many times...including in the rain! The construction of the home is extraordinary. The master suite is separate and secluded from main areas. So quiet and happily uber eats able to find us for delivery spreads of local chef eats. We loved the delivered local sampling of Indian and Cajun and Southern Comfort dining in such a lovely setting. Was musty upon entry, but aired out very quickly with opening of the many windows and whole wall of French doors. Soaker tub was beautiful but we were unable to get a hot bath experience which the hot tub made up for. Would definitely go again. My adult son endorses as his best birthday ever! (29th). Thank you to Wade and owners for opening this beautiful home and setting to us.
4.0
Fun cabin stay
Property and location were great - cabin in the woods, near a farm and a couple of short hiking trails. The house was very roomy for our group of 6 and we especially enjoyed the newly installed hot tub. Wade was responsive and helpful during our stay.
There were a few minor issues that we experienced:
1. Cleanliness - not horrible but we found some mouse droppings and some trash in the house
2. The fireplace was not working - not a dealbreaker but it would have been nice to have been informed of it when making the booking
3. It was a little strange that we were requested to show proof of making a donation to the non-profit before they provided us with firewood to make use of the outdoor firepit
Overall we still had an enjoyable stay and would recommend booking the property!
5.0
Fantastic!
5.0
Excellent. People were great. Very punctual with emails. Jonathan and Wade Great people!
Fantastic!
5.0
Wonderful place
Very quiet and relaxing
5.0
Family Vacation
The experience was great. The property was unique and Wade was fantastic. I highly recommend renting from them.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Tennessee?
The average price for a rental in Tennessee is $182 per night. This rental is $308 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fork Inn's Parrot House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Fork Inn's Parrot House pet friendly?
Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Fork Inn's Parrot House?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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