Veteran Owned Guest Home, Walk to Downtown, 6th Generation Locals, Pets w/ fee

Franklin, Tennessee
$239 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

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 smart 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!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SPA

    Massages
  • MORE

    Books Games Music Library Note From Host: Smoking Allowed On Outside Patio Only Smoke-free Property Stereo Video Library Chef Desk Desk Chair Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Garden
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access In-room WiFi Speed: 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Playground Table Tennis
  • ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. In-room Accessibility
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys DVD Player Dining Table Highchair Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Dining Area Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cycling Ecotours Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Kayaking Rafting Wildlife And Game Walks Winery Tours
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio Fenced Yard
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Room Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Janet

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    The property was great for our girls weekend! We loved coming back to the property after a day out exploring Franklin. The space is perfect for a family or small group and can comfortably accommodate 5 people. The yard and property begged to be enjoyed. Staying here made our visit more enjoyable and we loved getting to meet Mark and Damon!

  • Kristen F.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2026

    Stayed Apr 8, 2026

    This guest house was pure PERFECTION! It had all the necessary kitchen items & bathroom items. They were very clear in all instructions and requests, but flexible enough to accommodate the guests' wants (within reason). We really enjoyed our stay and will be back!

  • Kerrie B.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Adorable cottage! Perfect for us! Made for a wonderful stay.

  • Christine P.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    The pictures show exactly what the house looks like. Very charming. Plenty of room for me and my two sisters. Also had all the amenities we needed.

  • Thomas T.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 24, 2026

    The house was clean and located in a quiet neighborhood.Our hosts supplied everything we needed. We also enjoyed the banana bread and coffee that was provided!

  • Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 25, 2026

    We so enjoyed staying at this property. Very spacious, beautifully decorated with lots of historic charm, big yard for pups! Within walking distance of downtown Franklin, as well as a nice park. Very nice and safe neighborhood, no problem walking day or night. So much to do and explore in the area. Mark and Damon (owners) are the nicest couple, they have a beautiful property and just fun to chat with. Forgot to thank them for the delicious banana bread.., thank you M&D. We hope to visit again:)

  • Rodney U.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2026

    Stayed Feb 19, 2026

    We really enjoyed our stay at General's Retreat. The accommodations were clean and welcoming. I really appreciated the motion sensitive lights all around the house when I took the dog out at night.

  • Victoria S.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Very helpful hosts with great communication! Fantastic location in the adorable downtown Franklin.

  • Bertha L.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Feb 9, 2026

    The host was wonderful. The stay was great.

  • stephanie b.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    This place is absolutely adorable. My family truly enjoyed the comfort and location. The owners are extremely responsive. It felt like home.

  • Abbie K.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 12, 2025

    This space was big enough to provide space for work meetings, was within walking distance of the downtown area and had so much space for our dog to run around and explore. They even provided dog bowls for him!

  • Naomi S.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    The vacation cottage was very comfortable and we felt very safe.The kitchen was well-furnished with everything we needed. We enjoyed watching TV on the U Tube Channel. Would highly recommend this vacation cottage.

  • Miles M.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Mark and Damon were wonderful host. They made you feel like you were part of their family. The location was easy walking distance to downtown Franklin. The neighborhood was very safe and friendly. The screened in patio was a favorite place for morning coffee and late evening reading. Their place was very pet friendly and our King Charles cavalier enjoyed the open space. Thank you Mark and Damon for a wonderful stay.Miles and Brenda Marquez

  • Submitted Oct 31, 2025

    Stayed Oct 27, 2025

    This adorable house was perfect and just as described!

  • Izzie E.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Excellent gathering space for families to reunite and enjoy each others company.Also, the location was excellent walk-ability index.Damon was so helpful ahead of time for planning details I hope to return next year.

  • Amanda P.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Beautiful space with wonderful, hospitable host. Would love to stay there again.

  • Teresa G.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Fantastic location and the place is lovely!

  • Danny B.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great location to downtown Franklin. Nice big yard with fire pit & Outside patio. Highly recommend

  • Sue & Bob C.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Wonderful location and great yard for our dog to explore, and within walking distance to a wonderful local park. Hosts were absolutely delightful, and very quick to help us with any questions. Thank you!

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Charming guest house lovingly decorated with collected antiques and art. Fully equipped kitchen and bath. WiFi accessibility great location. Perfect neighborhood for dog walking day and night. No issues of any kind during our four day stay.

  • Sherry A.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    We felt right ant home and the bed was very comfortable.

  • M C.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    We had such a great time visiting Franklin/Nashville. The home was beautiful! We enjoyed having breakfast every morning, gathering in the living room watching TV and sitting in the sunroom. Highly recommend and we would love to come back. Also, location is perfect for visiting beautiful downtown Franklin! Thanks for a great time and for being such wonderful hosts!

  • Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 17, 2025

    Mark was very welcoming. Outstanding property and rental close to everything and within walking distance to downtown. We chose not to walk because of ample (free) parking in the downtown, including at two parking garages. I don’t understand why anyone would give this rental less 5 stars or a 10 rating. Bed was comfortable; water pressure was great; rental was very clean; and it was in a peaceful neighborhood. It rained one evening so my wife and I appreciated the screened in porch as we enjoyed listening to the rain. Plus, the rental has a spare bedroom for those who may need that along with a day bed in the laundry room. Parking was also right outside the front door, which was beneficial. Hope to return!

  • Martha R.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    We stayed in Franklin for a horse show at Brownland Farm. My husband, myself and two teenagers (ages 15 and 17). The house was excellent. Beautiful furniture (my kids are old enough to respect the antiques). The neighborhood is gorgeous. The house was an excellent home base for us to enjoy Franklin and the horse show. Such nice hosts… left banana bread for us to enjoy upon arrival. Would recommend 10/10 stars! Hope to stay again next year.

  • Robbie D.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Mr. Mark met us at the car and helped unload our luggage into the cottage. The cottage is so cute and we had more than plenty of room. The neighborhood was a gem. We loved how close we were to all the shops and how quiet it was. We hope to stay there again

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay in this lovely retreat cottage. Very clean and in a perfect location to walk into town, or walk your pet around the beautiful, quiet neighborhoods. Mark and Damon are very accommodating and I highly recommend staying here.Mary T

  • catherine r.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    The Generals Quarters was located behind a beautiful historic home in a lovely neighborhood. We had everything we needed, and a lot of room to move around. We especially loved the sunny dining area!

  • Jeannie J.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    This guesthouse was the perfect place for my mother, sister and me as we celebrated our mom's birthday. We had plenty of room and the house is totally charming. We loved having breakfast in the sunroom and relaxing on the screen porch. We struggled with the TV our first night and Damon was right there to help us. I highly recommend this guesthouse. It will be perfect for you too!

  • Julia S.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Well we won the lottery with this place. Location, cleanliness, amenities, not to mention the host on site welcoming us with a loaf of banana bread. Trust me you will not be sorry!

  • j s.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Great house with plenty of room to spread out. Screened in porch was great.

  • Cindy E.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Feb 27, 2025

    We had a lovely stay! The owners were excellent to work with, very accommodating and kind. The home was clean, spacious. We loved the floor plan of the bedrooms being separated. It’s ideal for 2 couples. The king bed was very comfortable for us! It was too chilly to use the sun porch but I imagine it will be delightful next time! A couple of minor suggestions are the overhead lighting in the kitchen could be brighter. The light over the sink was the most helpful. And the living space seating could be updated. While the pieces look great for the period vibe, the comfort for an evening to relax could be better. Those are minor mentions though, we had a great time in Franklin & Nashville and would definitely return to General quarters!! Thanks Mark & Damon!!

  • Andrew E.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Our stay at General's Retreat was comfortable and cozy. The fireplace was a plus and not far from the downtown area.

  • Lynne W.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Lovely and roomy. Instructions were clear. Bed was very comfortable. Plenty of towels and there were wash cloths in the bathroom. Easy parking.

  • Peggy B.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    This was a good weekend. The house had plenty of room. Lots of charm. Easily accessible and close to downtown.

  • Felicia M.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    Walk to downtown Franklin. Live like a local. Can’t be better

  • Cindy G.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    My teacher friends and I enjoyed our stay during the PumpkinFest in Franklin, TN. Lots of great restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed the screened in back porch during our stay.

  • Josef B.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    We had a delightful trip to Franklin in large part because of the clean and convenient stay at this location. The owners are fabulous folks, very accommodating and nice. It is an easy walk down historic Main Street to downtown (less than a mile). The walk takes you past some of the most beautiful and historic homes in Franklin, so each trip was enjoyable. Highly recommend!

  • Carl L.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

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