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Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat

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A large, multi-story wooden house with a stone foundation, multiple chimneys, and a balcony with string lights.
A bedroom with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and large windows with curtains.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a sink.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.
A rustic wooden gazebo with a thatched roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this apartment. Franklin Theatre and CMA Theater at Country Music Hall Of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Westhaven Golf Club and The Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Crockett Park Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Westhaven Residents' Club.
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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 Residents' Club - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Westhaven Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 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
  • ‪Kroger Fuel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hornet Pond - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat located?

Situated in Franklin, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Westhaven Golf Club, Gentry Lake and Westhaven Residents' Club. Westhaven Lake is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
awesome spotvery clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a surprise find, and we will be looking for reasons to come again, as well as to stay in other spaces at this unique location. Austin, Robin and Emily were very welcoming and showed us around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a unique experience. Enjoyed the recording studio tour and seeing where so many iconic musicians had recorded.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect location and setting for our stay. The property is beautiful and convenient to the places we wanted to visit. Austin and Emily were engaging and made us feel like family from the time we stepped onto the grounds. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a unique location, such a treat for a music lover!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’re so glad we found this unique stay and Austin was such an amazing on-site host! What a fun and beautiful place - the room was very comfortable and it was just an extra special kind of place you don’t come across every day. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property exceeded expectations. The host was very timely with communications. For a really peaceful country feeling just outside the big city, this is a great choice. Very unique and worth the drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Much needed getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hospitality and very relaxing. We will be back with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

The property and accommodations are excellent on all levels and Robin was an incredible host!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding hosts and a remarkable stay fromstart to finish. A return engagement is inevitable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend!

Such a unique place to stay! Enjoyed our stay and loved talking with the young people that work there - so friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The gatehouse was spacious, comfortable and well stocked. The grounds and surrounding area I are beautiful! We were in town for a wedding, the location was convenient, Historic Franklin is charming. Austin was very helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay there again.
The Gatehouse
The gatehouse entrance
The Manor House
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a hidden gem. We just got back from a stay at Dark Horse in Franklin, and it was honestly the best stay we have ever had. Beautiful, spotless, and genuinely unique, you are literally staying in a working recording studio, but it still feels calm, comfortable, and relaxing... a one-of-a-kind mansion. If you want to experience Music City from the inside while being a short drive from Nashville, this is a must. We would book it again without thinking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Great communication. Relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful unique property!

We loved our stay, wish it could have been for longer than just one night. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Executive Retreat

We had a total of 7 adult guests that stayed on the property and everything was great! The house and grounds are maintained exceptionally and it worked well for our team. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Property

In town only for the weekend and Robin’s place was the perfect accommodation! Well appointed and felt like a genuine getaway from our daily lives! Thanks for sharing the property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whimsical and Wonderful

We cannot say enough positive things about this property and staff. We found this to be rustic yet modern. Peaceful, relaxing and beautiful all within a short drive from all that Nashville and area has to offer. We highly recommend this place if you’re looking to stay in the Nashville area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent, easy, super cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place - will definitely come back!

Everything was incredible - from the communication with the property manager, check-in, stay, and check-out. The location is breathtaking and so unique! We felt like we were stepping into a place where history has been and is made! We brought our dog with us and she was so welcomed by the whole staff!!! We loved our stay and will book here whenever we're back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Whimsical Gatehouse! Austin and Robin greeted us warmly, and our private, beautifully appointed room overlooked a peaceful view. The bed was very comfortable and the room overall was perfect for us during our short stay. We loved relaxing in the rocking chairs with a glass of wine, and our dog Stella was welcomed too. The highlight was an incredible tour of the Studio and Manor—Christian and the interns made it so fun and fascinating. A truly memorable trip, and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and unique

We enjoyed our stay. Close to Nashville. Excellent restaurants in nearby area. So comfy. You must sit on the deck and relax. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WOW!

We had the best stay here! The location was AMAZING. Minutes from Leipers Fork and Westhaven. We had the most magical and relaxing time at each of those towns and loved sitting on the porch in the evening here. Our kids also loved the "tree house" they found over the walkways. It was a really special trip we will not soon forget!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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