Lakeside Lodge in Tennessee nature with sauna and hot tub available

Franklin, Tennessee
$993 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Hostel/Backpacker Accommodation

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:
Lodge is next to acres of lake, creek, and hiking trails. 6 bedrooms with large living room, rec room/ dining room, and huge outdoor and wrap-around porches. Beavers and tons of wildlife. Hiking trail! 4 additional rental houses are within walking distance. For larger gatherings, there are 11 additional adjacent Lodgings. Parties NOT allowed without fee. THE BASE PRICE IS FOR SIX (6) PERSONS. $40/person/night charge for more persons. $75 hottub&sauna setup fees. NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS

The Space:
Lakeside retreat lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. 20 miles from downtown Nashville and 8 miles from historic Franklin and light years away from the stress of city life. The Retreat is part of a 1400 acre Conservation easement and features 2 lake and miles of hiking trails. Big East Fork Farms across the street 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.

Guest Access:
Guests may use all porches, hot tub, and sauna. For additional lodging accommodations, please see listings for The Fork Inn Center Lodge, LakeTrail House, Mansion in the Woods, BlackBerry House, Love Shack, Hemp House, and Southern Hospitality Ranch. All of these are either within walking distance or a very short drive away. Access to the nearby Lake Gratitude Natural Area is provided to all registered guests of the Fork Inn.

Your stay at the Lakeside Lodge does not include access to Yoga Studio or exclusive use of nearby Lake Gratitude. Use of watercraft depends upon availability. Other parties may be on the surrounding area, including lake, yoga studio, and nearby hiking trails during daylight hours. Contact the Center for Sustainable Stewardship for permission to use watercraft and to sign necessary waiver before nature hiking or watercraft activities. Swimming is prohibited. And do let us know as soon as possible if something is broken or doesn’t work as it should. Enjoy the Retreat !!

The Neighborhood:
This lodging is part of the Fork Inn, which lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. All Fork Inn guests may walk around Lake Gratitude, explore miles of hiking trails and creek, and use our stock-tank pools at the farm shelter.

Enjoy biking, hiking, canoeing, massage, yoga and more! Nearby Big East Fork Farms downstream provides organic produce.

We are located 20 miles from downtown Nashville, 8 miles from historic Franklin (old time Main Street, fancy restaurants, boutique shopping), 7 miles from Leiper's Fork (Distillery tours, Fox & Locke Live Music - don't miss Thursday night's open mic) and light years away from the stress of city life. The Fork Inn is part of a 2000-acre Conservation easement and features a 8-acre lake, miles of creek, and many meadows and hiking trails. There is bicycle and walking access onto the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway within a mile. We are adjacent to the Center for Sustainable Stewardship with has many hiking trails, bicycles, and an organic farm. Meet Rosie the Donkey, Winston the cow, and the piggies !

Getting Around:
A vehicle is a must to leave the valley, but why would you want to do that Uber and Lyft serve.

Other Things to Note:
If you would like to use the Lake Gratitude Natural Area with its lake, bicycles, and private hiking trails, please contact them.

Interaction with Guests:
We live nearby and am available if anything comes up. Please let me know if something is not working as it should and we will get on it quickly. I usually stop by to greet guests.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Smoke-free Property Dryer Iron/ironing Board Office
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Garden
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Kitchen Laundry Facilities Refrigerator
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Canoeing Hiking/biking Trails
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • BATHROOM

    5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Refrigerator Stovetop

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

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Review Review

  • Patrick c.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Amazing property and house. Wonderful getaway for a big group

  • Renae S.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2023

    Stayed Dec 26, 2022

    We had 13 people, ages 18-78. Perfect house for a group vacation. Beautiful property. There was a slight problem with frozen pipes the first night and they could not have been more accommodating about offering us options. Friendly, helpful and just overall wonderful interactions with everyone involved. We would stay here again.

  • Daryl A.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2022

    Stayed Nov 1, 2022

    The property was amazing and beautiful, very quiet and relaxing, had everything we needed for an amazing experience, thanks to all involved.

  • Bill S.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2022

    Stayed Oct 6, 2022

    Everything was as described in the description.

  • Alan R.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2022

    Stayed Aug 10, 2022

    Property was nice and spacious. The location is tucked back behind a lake and gives you a feeling of being secluded. Plenty of room in the house for the eight adults that were on this trip. I would stay here again if I came back to the area.

  • J T W.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 26, 2022

    We came with friends for the Beta Club convention with our teenage daughter. Rather than staying in the extremely busy Gaylord we stayed in this beautiful home. The view was breathtaking, Super peaceful. Easy drive into Franklin that had a wonderful grocery store. Such a pleasant stay we hope to come back

  • Ande T.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2022

    Stayed Sep 1, 2022

    This is a very beautiful retreat with lots of space both inside and out. Our group took advantage of the lovely sauna, hot tub, and dip tank. The kitchen is commercial size, making group prep a breeze. Big living spaces for game nights, chats, and movie watching. Since we're out in the woods, it's important for guests to know that little critters are everywhere, even a few inside who will get into any food you leave out. The beds are not the most comfortable, but there are plenty of options. Wade is a delightful caretaker who took care of anything we needed. Thank you!

  • Patrick H.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2022

    Stayed Jul 6, 2022

    Size was good. Layout was a bit odd. We had to bring in water for drinking and coffee as the well water had a lot of sulphur.

  • Marta H.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2022

    Stayed May 26, 2022

    We had an amazing time at this property. The house is gorgeous and so big. Coming from Chicago this house was exactly what we needed to recharge ourselves. The house is huge with plenty attractions to see and do. We had sauna, hot tub and ping pong for our use. There is a hiking trail around the house. Also, a paddle boat is a big plus. Kids had so much fun by being surrounded by the nature. We would definitely come back back again. Wade is awesome and we could rely on him any time. Thank you!

  • Nedra W.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2022

    Stayed Mar 24, 2022

    This is a great house on a beautiful private property. There are hiking trails that start at the house. The private lake is just in front of the house. We did several cooking projects to stock our freezers and socialize. I brought my own boat but there were several available for rent. The reason the review is 4 stars instead of 5 is it needed a thorough cleaning and an exterminator. While it looked clean on initial entry, there were mice droppings under furniture and behind small appliances, and considerable dirt under the furniture. The property manager promised to take care of it but I'd ask specifically when the last deep clean was before I booked it again. The mattresses are not top quality, but that's not too surprising given the relatively low price for a huge house and property.

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