Cottage in Tennessee
Reasons to book
About this cottage rental
Lakeside Lodge is part of the property and lies at the beginning of a pristine Big East Fork Creek within a gorgeous valley. 20 miles from downtown Nashville, 8 miles from historic Franklin, and light years away from the stress of city life. The property is part of a 1400-acre Conservation easement and features 2 lakes and miles of hiking trails. Big East Fork Farms across the road provides organic produce and sweet animals to meet and feed. Walk down our creeks and (in season) feast on blackberries. Note that harmless house mice may be present. We have a cat to loan if you desire.
Guests have a private entrance to this master bedroom. You are welcome to use the shared family room with a TV and kitchenette. A large full kitchen, dining area, and sitting room are shared when there are guests in the Lodge.
We are miles from historic Leipers Fork (Distillery tours, Puckett's Live Music - don't miss Thursday night's open mic) and Franklin (old-time Main Street, fancy restaurants, boutique shopping). Nashville honky tonks are 23 miles away, midtown is 19 miles away. The best thing about the Neighborhood is that there are not many neighbors! The property is a rural paradise of 2000 acres in a protected watershed of Big East Fork Valley. You will be next to an 8-acre lake and beaver habitat with abundant wildlife and many hiking trails. Bring your bicycles and creek shoes. Fish for smallmouth bass and blue gill. Visit the organic farms of Big East Fork Farms across the road and visit the sweet farm animals. Gaze at the evening stars in our night sky. The Center for Sustainable Stewardship is adjacent and has kayaks, paddleboats, and canoes as well as various nature and art programs.
A government-issued photo ID must be shown or sent to the owner or designee before check-in. Check-in will be performed by the person making the reservation. If this person is not available or will arrive later, contact the owner before check-in to discuss alternate arrangements.
Only the number of guests registered may be on the premises. Walking children count as guests. Exceptions only with documented permission of the owner (additional fee may be required for gatherings). Unregistered guests are trespassing and will be treated as such.
External surveillance monitor(s) help safeguard our guests and compliance with our house rules.
The guest is responsible for cleaning grills and ovens if they are made greasy/dirty. Excess trash or cleaning or not leaving furniture/carpets in their places may result in a portion of your security deposit being withheld. Don’t place trash outside of bins making it accessible to hungry critters. Use of confetti, candles, fireplace, and outside fire pits is strictly prohibited without written permission of the owner. No underage drinking of alcohol.








