Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

9.6

Outstanding(117 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Franklin, TN

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this bed and breakfast

5 Star Generals Retreat is a charming, elegantly-furnished, 2 bedroom/1 bath guest home that rests behind our family's original property (The Big House) that was built in 1919. Nestled in a private setting with a private driveway and parking, this gorgeous vacation property is a mere 15 minute walk from Main Street Franklin and all of the historic sightseeing, shopping, and dining it has to offer.

There is ample outdoor room to run and enjoy cooking and recreation with the family. Enjoy the view of the historic property via a screened in porch and large outdoor patio off the master bedroom, the latter of which includes a gas grill and grilling utensils for cookouts.

Generals Retreat also offers a fully-stocked kitchen with service for 8, a formal cozy living room with console TV and a separate dining room surrounded on three sides with plantation shutters, a stackable washer/dryer, and much more.

Whether you're visiting family for the holidays, looking to relocate, or simply enjoying a much-needed vacation - we hope that you'll come and stay with our family in Franklin, TN!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Franklin, TN

Nearby attractions

Centennial Park

26 mi

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

27.9 mi

Adventureworks Zipline Forest

37.6 mi

Nissan Stadium

28.9 mi

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Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

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9.6

Outstanding(117 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Franklin, TN

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Franklin, TN

Nearby attractions

Centennial Park

26 mi

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

27.9 mi

Adventureworks Zipline Forest

37.6 mi

Nissan Stadium

28.9 mi

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(117 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

10.0

Jun 2024

Everything we needed was provided. This reminded me of staying in my grandmother's house and I felt comfortable and it brought back memories of those days!! It's a feeling newness and perfection cannot bring!! Coffee on the sunporch is better than any 5 star hotel I've been to. You won't regret staying here. We hope to stay again.

10.0

May 2024

You can't beat the location of this property! My dogs and I took many walks to downtown Franklin and surrounding areas - Mark & Damon were just wonderful, wonderful hosts, always there if I needed anything and so nice to chat with. If you are looking to travel to the Franklin area, this is the property you want to stay at!

10.0

Apr 2024

Cozy and well-appointed! Mark was super nice—very friendly & informative! Only challenge—low water pressure! Would stay there again!

10.0

Mar 2024

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!

10.0

Mar 2024

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.

10.0

Mar 2024

Great little cottage we booked for out of town family. Located on the back side of the property so very private and quiet!

10.0

Oct 2023

Lovely cottage tucked in on the property close to downtown Franklin. Comfortable and cozy stay with everything you need.

10.0

Sep 2023

The house was in a beautiful neighborhood close to downtown.

10.0

Sep 2023

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!

10.0

Sep 2023

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.

10.0

May 2023

Very clean, safe and great location!

10.0

May 2023

General's Retreat is a beautifully decorated cottage in the heart of Franklin. The owners, Damon and Mark have done a splendid job of showcasing art and antiques in a cozy and warm atmosphere that wraps you in a hug from the moment you arrive. I would highly recommend this home to anyone looking to explore all that Franklin has to offer. We celebrated a 92nd birthday there and would love to return at another time.

10.0

Apr 2023

Everything we needed and a nice screen porch that made you feel like you were outside of the city limits. Great for morning coffee.

10.0

Nov 2022

Very good communication. Location was greay

10.0

Oct 2022

This house is an oxymoron. It has great facilities to enjoy the outdoors with dogs (Being a long leash, as fence has openings. ). However, the house itself has antique furniture which is much better suited for short, thin people. It is beautiful, but not something you would want a dog to gnaw, so property is not well- suited to young dogs. Older, well-mannered dogs - no problem. We brought three dogs, two older and one young pup. Carpeting throughout is nice, but again,not as dog friendly as. Hard surface would be. House has all the amenities to make short, thin to average-sized people have a wonderful stay. Beautiful screened porch, living room, bedrooms, etc. Wonderful, gracious hosts. Big yard, lots of outdoor seating and tables, BBQ grill. There is an adjoining unit, perfect for traveling for a family reunion. Dog friendly for mature, well behaved dogs. Not so much for pups.

10.0

Oct 2022

The General’s Retreat cottage was just perfect for our stay……..great location to downtown Franklin, awesome furnishings, super easy check-in, very cozy, nice wood-burning fireplace and outdoor fire-pit, and stocked well with supplies. We really enjoyed our stay and would certainly go back.

10.0

Oct 2022

Loved our stay and Damon is a true delight. Place is very charming and spacious, really enjoyed sitting on the patio with tea and wine. Will definitely make it my go to place when staying in Franklin!

10.0

Sep 2022

My wife and I along with my daughter and my Mom were able to travel from VA and spend several days visiting with two of our older sons that now work in TN and GA. The Generals Retreat was the perfect place to stay. The kitchen allowed us to cook several meals for the six of us. The dining room, living room, porch and yard gave us several opportunities to talk, play games and catch up with each other. The location gave us a chance to easily see Franklin and to have access to an incredible park area for running. The hosts spoke with us several times to see if we needed anything. They also warned us of a city-wide fun run that would shut down several streets. Their concern for us allowed us to leave early and avoid a huge delay in our departure for home. We plan to stay here again on our next visit and encourage you to stay here as well.

10.0

Aug 2022

NICE PROPERTY CLOSE TO MAIN STREET FRANKLIN AND GRAND CHILD. QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD. GOOD VISIT.

10.0

Jul 2022

Stepping back in time

Stepping back in time

Such a serene place . Like stepping back in time when one drives down the driveway, and passes the owners house that I called Gone with the Wind house . The whole area is full of history and staying in the Generals Quarters, with its beautiful shuttered dining room and sunroom off the main bedroom just added to the enjoyment of our stay. The owners were very friendly and hospitable. I would definitely recommend this cottage to everyone.

6.0

Jun 2022

Wanted to enjoy our stay, but....

Wanted to enjoy our stay, but....

I booked this property for a weekend getaway with my mom. We are simple, down to earth country women who don't require a lot. We were looking for a clean, quiet place to relax. While this property was well stocked (except for toilet paper--there was only one roll) and the beds were comfortable, overall, it appeared to be sadly neglected. There was dust and cobwebs around the tops of almost all the lampshades. The door threshold from the twin bedroom onto the patio was covered in dirt, leaves, bugs and cobwebs and appeared not to have been cleaned in ages. When the large closet in this bedroom was opened, it was found to contain the HVAC system and there were large piles of dirt and dust (enough to fill up several dust pans) covering the floor. We had looked forward to sitting on the screened porch, but the floor was covered with leaves and the furniture needed a good cleaning. The outdoor furniture also needed a good cleaning, a downspout was off the side of the house and the foundation plantings were full of weeds. The plumbing is in serious need of repair. A sign on top of the comode indicated the plumbing was old. The sign stated to hold down the handle for several seconds until the comode flushed and not to try to reflush until the bowl refilled. While we followed these instructions, we had difficulty ever getting the comode to completely flush the first night we were there. Finally, at about 5 am, my 80 year old mom took the cover off the tank and figured out there was a button on top of the tank that you could push down and the comode would flush perfectly. Since we were able to fix the problem on our own, I didn't see the need to call the owners, but the issue does need to get resolved and I can't imagine we were the first guests to have this problem. We noticed that there were several flashlights in the house and a sign indicated that there were often power outages. We did experience two of these, and while they lasted only a few minutes each, they required resetting clocks and tvs in the house. This was a bit unnerving, as they happened without reason (no storm, nothing extra turned on or plugged in)--making us wonder if this was a wiring problem in the house. Also, this house is connected to a small apartment and apparently they share an HVAC system--everytime the neighbors in the apartment made coffee or cooked you could smell it in the twin bedroom. We wanted to love this place, but overall it had the look of being neglected.

10.0

May 2022

Don't pass this up!!

Don't pass this up!!

All was great...easy to get to town, delightful back porch, beautiful neighborhood!!!

10.0

May 2022

Generals Retreat did not disappoint!

Generals Retreat did not disappoint!

Absolutely lovely relaxing stay in a comfortable, safe and quaint neighborhood. We hope to visit again soon! Thank you to Mark and Damon. Hoping Mark is feeling well soon!

8.0

Mar 2022

Best location

Best location

Great convenient location for visitinfamily Great location for visiting family in Franklin.

10.0

Feb 2022

Adorable

Adorable

Damon and Mark are terrific hosts, and the property is actually better in person than the internet photos show. Very comfortable and charming. One of the best equipped kitchens I've experienced in a VRBO.

10.0

Jan 2022

Cozy & Warm

Cozy & Warm

We enjoyed staying at Damon & Mark’s General Retreat. It was beautifully furnished, cozy, yet room to spread out. The Kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The patio, porch, and yard were lovely. The surrounding neighborhood is great for walking and there is a park nearby. Franklin is a clean city with lots of good restaurants, shops, and history. Look forward to visiting there again.

10.0

Dec 2021

Great Christmas Getaway

Great Christmas Getaway

The General’s Quarters was perfect for a December getaway with my husband and 9 mo old. We were looking for somewhere walking distance to downtown Franklin and this property is about a 15 min walk through a beautiful neighborhood to Main st. The house was perfect for the three of us: comfortable beds, super clean, kitchen was stocked with coffee and banana bread. Would highly recommend.

10.0

Dec 2021

Small town living at its best!

Small town living at its best!

If you want to get a taste of Franklin and it’s quaint and charming downtown area, this is a great stop for a couple or small family. We just adored it and Damon and Mark couldn’t be more affable. Highly recommend. Jay and Laura H.

10.0

Nov 2021

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

House felt homey and hosts were extraordinary!!

10.0

Sep 2021

Backyard Cottage with Southern Charm

Backyard Cottage with Southern Charm

The cottage was well appointed with comfy beds, easy to use tvs, everything needed for making meals, and a sunny dining room. Also had nice outdoor seating areas and a screened in porch off the master. Only one bathroom, but it was enough for my daughter and I. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would stay there again.

10.0

Sep 2021

We had a great stay here with our dog Rusty ! The owners are awesome!

We had a great stay here with our dog Rusty ! The owners are awesome!

The guesthouse was perfect for our visit to Franklin! You could walk to town and enjoy all the shops, restaurants and bars! The home has a special outdoor seating area and also a nice fire pit area as well! The neighborhood was great for walking Rusty too! The special touch of the homemade bread was welcoming and delicious! Thank you again for sharing your home with us! Tell Buddy we said hello!

10.0

Sep 2021

Nice first visit to Franklin

Nice first visit to Franklin

Enjoyed our first time exploring Franklin. The property provided a comfortable long weekend getaway spot in a quiet neighborhood, which made it relaxing.

10.0

Jul 2021

Lovely getaway

Lovely getaway

How serene a place to stay!! Loved having coffee on the screened in porch each morning we were there.

5.0

Jul 2021

We loved our stay at Generals Treat. Damon was such a lovely host and made us feelRight at home. The kids loved the yards and catching the fireflies at night. We walked to Franklin several times with the kids in tow. The location was wonderful. Thank you for everything.

10.0

Jul 2021

Sweet little charming bungalow

Sweet little charming bungalow

We loved our stay at Generals Treat. Damon was such a lovely host and made us feel Right at home. The kids loved the yards and catching the fireflies at night. We walked to Franklin several times with the kids in tow. The location was wonderful. Thank you for everything.

10.0

Mar 2021

Very cozy

Very cozy

Perfect place to relax for a few days

10.0

Dec 2020

Great rental

Great rental

Everything was great. Great host, Mark. Great location. Great banana bread. Everything was great. We will certainly be back again.

5.0

Nov 2020

We walked to everything and the historic homes are awesome.Everything we needed for prep was in the kitchen for thanksgiving.

10.0

Nov 2020

Best location in Franklin

Best location in Franklin

We walked to everything and the historic homes are awesome. Everything we needed for prep was in the kitchen for thanksgiving.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Franklin?

The average price for a rental in Franklin is $237 per night. This rental is $66 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

Bed and Breakfast in Franklin, TN

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Franklin, TN

Nearby attractions

Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!

Bed and Breakfast in Franklin, TN

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Franklin, TN

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Franklin?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Love Pets!?

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