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Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite

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Exterior
Interior
Room
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Westhaven Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gentry Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Westhaven Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite

The Chalet 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 Chalet 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 Chalet 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 Chalet 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1095054vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this apartment. McLemore House and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Radnor Lake State Natural Area and Gentry Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crockett Park Tennis Center or FirstBank Amphitheater.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Westhaven Lake - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Gentry Lake - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Westhaven Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Williamson County Soccer Complex - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Brownland Farm - 7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 35 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sakura - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Public House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Chalet / Covered Parking / King Suite located?

Situated in Franklin, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Westhaven Golf Club, Gentry Lake and Westhaven Lake. Williamson County Soccer Complex and McLemore House are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Get Away

Loved our stay and would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Great location and quick access to amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal Property

Exactly what I was looking for to get away for some peace
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay in Franklin

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration with friends

Wonderful experience. Would book again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting

This place is the essence of beautiful. No words to describe the beauty of the entire property. Wonderful and patient host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular! When can we come back?

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful/relaxing retreat

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Artist's Retreat

The Dark Horse cottage is a feast for the eyes. The dining room is warm old woods and soft light. The great room is washed in sun light and surrounded by the properties beautiful grounds. My wife and I were hoping to experience Franklin, TN as the locals might, and our 12 days at Robin's artistically conceived cottage were everything we had hoped for. Robin and his assistant Emily made us feel right at home and made sure we had everything we needed. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Michael It was a pleasure to have you as our guest. I enjoyed our conversations and I hope our paths cross again soon. Also, thanks for leaving the house in such impeccable shape. Sincerely Robin
Verified

4/10 Poor

Corinna D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dissatisfied

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
We appreciate the feedback regarding your recent stay. We want each of our guests to have an exceptional experience, and deeply regret that you did not! I’m afraid the issues you’ve described may have been a combination of bad luck, bad timing, certainly some opportunities for improvement, and a dash of misunderstanding. Just prior to your stay, we unfortunately had a severe thunderstorm that wreaked havoc on our internet connectivity, and also soaked the logs in the outdoor fire area, rendering charcoal as our only alternative for use. The indoor fireplace, indeed, is decorative only. I apologize that this was not clear. Thankfully, this has been understood previously, and we photographed it with candles to try to make the usage clear. Similarly, the bathtub is decorative, and hopefully this review will be another tool to help make that clear to future guests. Of course, neither feature has ever been included in our list of included amenities. Our property covers 10 manicured acres that our previous guests have thoroughly enjoyed walking, as well as their strolls along our tree-lined, quiet street. There is plenty of space to roam, as noted in other reviews, including a wide trail that goes to and along the river. I do apologize when you called me about where to walk that I failed to mention that specifically. For cleanliness, we have received excellent reviews for our immaculate levels of cleaning, so your observations in that regard are very puzzling, but clearly we somehow did not meet your expectations. And our washer and dryer has had no malfunction. However, if you had trouble using it, then certainly some additional instructions for its digital systems are in order for us to provide. Lastly, I would like to say that I sensed in our communications prior to arrival that we were just never quite able to get on the same page of what our property offers and the specifics of your expectations. For example, you inquired whether we offer restaurant and spa facilities on-site. We try to make our listing crystal clear that we are an active business and recording studio, which happens to also have three beautiful accommodation options. We are by no means a resort-focused destination, and we will continue to improve our clarity on that point. Gratefully, I believe this is the first time I’ve needed to respond to a negative review, and I trust our lengthy history of positive reviews will help future guests to have confidence in us for their future stays. Thank you again, Corinna, for your valuable feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dark horse

Beautiful place and setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday perfection

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Music City, Nashville TN

The Dark Horse Cottage is a beautiful rustic home, perfectly situated to enjoy Nashville and the culture around it.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories made

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal stay

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

cristina l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It's was great

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DARK HORSE

A truly unique property! Would stay again in a heartbeat; great proximity to Franklin and Cool Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get a way

Beautiful property with loads of history. Emilee and Robin were very helpful before and during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Location

Private and quiet location - just what we needed for a week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

The Dark Horse Estate was a perfect getaway for my husband and I. We loved the amenities and the staff was so welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend this wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gigi’s Doing the Grand Ole Opry @ Dark Horse

The 6 Gigi’s had a wonderful stay at Dark Horse. The venue was so inviting and provided everything we needed. We all slept wonderful and enjoyed the laughter and relaxation in the large den and couches. The grounds outside were beautiful and we took many pictures. All the staff were very nice and the tour of Dark Horse was so interesting. The GiG’s made some wonderful memories again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Darkhorse Cottage August, 2021

Dark horse Cottage is a uniquely beautiful property. It was crazy hot so we spent 99% of our time inside but that was fine with us. Emilee & Robin are both great to work with. We will certainly stay there again since we have family close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

We greatly enjoyed the weekend at the Cottage with our family. The place was beautiful, spacious and a great location. Robin and his staff were wonderful hosts. We hope to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Austin Woolsey

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Why they chose this property

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 Chalet 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 Chalet 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 Chalet will exceed your expectations.

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