Franklin, Tennessee
The Cottage is the 3500 sq. ft. luxury home on the private world of Dark Horse Recording. For 25 years this secluded sanctuary has been home to many of the biggest stars in the world, such as Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Alice in Chains, Tim McGraw, Korn, Matchbox 20, Carrie Underwood and Neil Diamond. So... during your stay you’ll find yourself among very good company!
This home is the centerpiece residence on the Dark Horse estate. This timber, stone and glass structure features awe-inspiring old-world charm and rustic elegance. As you drive into the massive timber frame portico and enter the foyer, you’ll be greeted by a nine-foot concert grand piano under a sky lit cathedral ceiling. The historic fireplace, stone archways and custom furniture all come together to create an exquisite masterpiece.
The Cottage has multiple gathering areas, three bedrooms, two and a half baths, dining room, a cozy theater space adjacent to the gourmet kitchen, and a screened in workout room overlooking the property.
Some of the most celebrated recording stars in the world have made The Cottage their home while working on their music in the Dark Horse studios just 150 yards away. If you’re in town on business, a vacationer seeking an unforgettable experience, or a platinum selling artist working on your next hit, The Cottage will exceed your expectations.
I live on the estate so I'm almost always available! And when I'm not, you can call me or the estate manager pretty much any time, and my well-trained staff is almost always available to meet your needs!
Though you'll feel like you're out in the country, you'll actually be right on the edge of historic downtown Franklin, which is one of the most popular cities in all of Tennessee. Known for it's especially beautiful downtown shopping district and its unrivaled series of festivals and parades, downtown Franklin is a charming destination that perfectly complements the thrill ride that is downtown Nashville... which is just 20 miles up the road!
Please carefully review HOUSE RULES below! This includes pet policies, property policies, etc. And please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
HOUSE RULES:
- SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted in any buildings. Smoking is allowed only outside, in designated areas.
-PARTIES/EVENTS/NOISE: All parties are prohibited. Our goal at Dark Horse is to provide a private and relaxing environment. We are also an active recording studio. Because of these factors, guests may not create a disruptive level of noise. Dark Horse is simply not the place for boisterous groups.
- PET POLICY: Dogs are permitted at our properties, with approval in advance. A pet fee will be payable upon arrival of $75 per dog. Please note renter is responsible for any damage by wayward pups. If you plan to bring your dogs, please let us know so that we can send you our full pet policy page.
- PLEASE NOTE: All accommodations are to be used as vacation rentals only. If you wish to conduct a business or personal photo shoot, a video shoot, a songwriting or recording session, or any other activity beyond a typical guest vacation rental, please contact us directly at Dark Horse Recording. Once we understand your plans and needs, then we can give you an appropriate price quote. At Dark Horse Recording it’s our goal to exceed your expectations.
-USE OF GROUNDS: We want you to feel free to enjoy the Dark Horse grounds. If you would like a tour of the facilities, please chat with a staff member and they will do their best to arrange it if the schedule permits. Additionally, if you would like to use the grounds for any activity that could be intrusive to other guests (such as camping outdoors), please reach out to us to discuss.
This place is the essence of beautiful. No words to describe the beauty of the entire property. Wonderful and patient host.
Loved our stay and would return!
The property was beautiful, we had a very nice time! The tour of the recording studio was very interesting, Mr. Crow is an amazing and talented man! We would certainly stay here again!
Great location and quick access to amenities.
We received a phone call about our reservation to make sure everything was arranged. We were also personally greeted upon arrival. The grounds are beautiful. The decoration is perfectly matched to the property. It was amazing. The best part of our stay was that our family, who lives locally, were able to come over and visit due to the spacious sitting areas throughout the cottage. This property is amazing!
The property itself has a lot of potential.Unfortunately, it did not look anything like the pictures that were posted.We were looking forward to relaxing by the fireplace, but we were told it didn’t work and it was just for show.We thought we would sit by the fire pit outside as pictured on the website but it was actually a charcoal grill. After the 3 1/2 hour traveling time it took us to get there. We were looking forward to relaxing in the gorgeous bathtub that was on the website but again that was just for show it didn’t even have a water hook up..On the website, the bedrooms look gorgeous, but we felt uneasy going into the rooms and they were dusty and smelled musty and Smokey. My siblings ended up sleeping on the couch downstairs instead of the bedrooms.We were told to make sure you bring your proper shoes for walking trails, and there were no trails at all. When we asked where we could go walking, we were told either direction on the road.We had trouble with the Wi-Fi and the washer and dryer did not work.The property is under construction and there is trash and wet boxes in the front entrance of the property.The property itself is a work in progress and it does have potential but it was way over priced for two nights!If we would have visited the property ahead of time we would not have stayed there.
Beautiful property in the Franklin, TN area. The house architecture is truly a work of art. The grounds were left natural which added to the nature connection. This was a fantastic place for our family- we have adult children, and the gathering rooms added to that ambience. There is construction going on next door but it was minimized on the weekend. Overall a lovely cottage and we would definitely stay there again.
Beautiful place and setting!
If you are looking for the perfect stay, this is it. The cottage is wonderfully unique, spacious, cozy and inviting to the point that you feel no need to venture off the estate at all. The recording studio grounds make for an interesting backdrop to an already fantastic retreat. Our family of four with dog large dogs felt thoroughly relaxed and will definitely be back.
The Dark Horse Cottage is a beautiful rustic home, perfectly situated to enjoy Nashville and the culture around it.
Came to Nashville to visit our daughter but didn’t want to stay in the hype of town… this was the perfect setting for us. Still close to stores if needed but quiet and relaxing not to mention BEAUTIFUL!! Plenty of room for the grandkids to run and play in the yard during the day and chase fireflies at night… a first time that we will NEVER forget!! Staff was SUPER friendly and quick to respond if we had any questions. If you ever find yourself in the area needing a place to stay… give them a try.. you won’t regret it! Thank you for being a part of our families memories!
Beautiful lodge in a relaxing setting. All interactions with property manager were friendly and prompt. We would definitely stay again. Highest recommendations for this property.
We loved the property! The home unique and the hosts are incredibly responsive. The home has a fascinating architectural design and the property is remote enough to feel rural but close to everything you need. We stayed a week and would love to go back
House was great, amazing communication with Emeli she's amazing gave us creat suggestions on where to go and also where to eat thank you
A truly unique property! Would stay again in a heartbeat; great proximity to Franklin and Cool Springs.
The staff was so welcoming and cottage exceeded all our expectations! The grounds were well kept and provided a quiet place to relax. We will definitely be back in the future!
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