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Beautiful Private Spacious Suite Downtown Franklin

Holiday home in Franklin with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Franklin Theatre
  • Place, The Factory
  • Place, CoolSprings Galleria
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Entrance Tv Room

1 Queen Bed

Main Suite

1 King Bed

Spacious Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Beautiful Private Spacious Suite Downtown Franklin

This cozy, spacious conveniently located suite is less than 2 blocks from downtown Franklin main street! It has its own private entrance and is nestled back in a beautiful carriage house just off the gorgeous 4th avenue. You can stroll to your favorite stores and restaurants within minutes or take a bike ride around this adorable town. The properties quaint entrance is well lit with a small courtyard and firepit. This 2 bedroom retreat sleeps 4. ( King bed in main and Queen sleeper sofa lower level)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Radnor Lake State Natural Area and Fort Granger Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SOAR Adventure Tower and McLemore Park. Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and Nolensville Feed Mill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Factory - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carnton Plantation - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 9 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 27 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Puckett's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Private Spacious Suite Downtown Franklin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Private Spacious Suite Downtown Franklin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Private Spacious Suite Downtown Franklin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Private Spacious Suite Downtown Franklin located?

Located in Historic Downtown Franklin, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Granger Park, Franklin Theatre and Pull-Tight Players Theatre. Lotz House Museum and Carter House are also within 10 minutes.

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. 108 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay!! Very clean and nicely furnished. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

An Oasis in the desert

In every detail, The Swordfish in Franklin, TN was over the top! (10/10)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

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

Just right

Everything was perfect- the location, the furnishings, the amenities. We will stay here again next time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Just perfect!

Perfect property in the best location! Loved all of the little things Mike & Abby thought about too. Our stay could not have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

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

10 of 10 @ Swordfish Suite in Franklin TN

Accommodations = 10 Location / Access to shopping, restaurants, music, walking, etc. = 10 Hosts / Concierges = 11!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica V.

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

Home away from home!

We’re so grateful to have called the swordfish suite our home for two weeks. Abby and Mike are such wonderful hosts and people! We will be back In few short months!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

You won't find better hosts. Location to downtown is a 2 minute walk.

I would caution anyone over 5' tall to watch your head getting into the bed on the left.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

Cozy & Comfortable

This was our second stay. The winter season usually has its challenges but the location and access to amenities is five star. The home is modern and comfortable. Looking forward to returning and recommend it to anyone visiting the Calgary area. Our host Desiree is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

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

Amazing location!

The Swordfish Suite could not have been cuter! It was absolutely perfect as a “meeting place” to start before heading out to downtown Franklin. I was in town with friends and family for my son and daughter in laws baby shower. The entire experience was so fun and convenient and I would absolutely come back. Can’t wait to return!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Bentonvile, AR

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

Look no further...

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! If you are searching for the perfect lodging to experience Franklin, the Swordfish suite is it. Truly charming apartment on property of a historic home right off the town square and short walking distance to shops, restaurants, sites. Impeccably furnished and decorated along with all the comforts (and more) of home. Owners Abby and Mike went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettably awesome. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

husband had Board meeting + spending time with daughter in Nashville

This was truly the best location. My husband had a board meeting and I worked remotely and we hung out with our daughter who lives in Nashville area after we all got out of work. My husband needed a car to drive to his meetings and I was in walking distances to restaurants for breakfast and lunch. the apartment was the perfect size and the separate living room on the main floor was the perfect place to hold virtual meetings! I would highly recommend this location to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swordfish Suite was the perfect spot to stay to explore Franklin downtown and local historic venues. We loved the suite as it was private with plenty of space for my husband and I to enjoy some down time. The owners were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Beautiful property, wonderful owners, and a fantastic town! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene W.

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

Fun in Franklin

Nice decor, very clean, comfortable bed and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad E.

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

Swordfish Suite is awesome!

If you’re looking for an awesome cozy suite that is located on the best street in historic Franklin then the Swordfish Suite is for you. It’s impeccably clean and very tastefully decorated. Mike and Abby are super friendly and the most gracious hosts. They’ve supplied their suite with everything one would need. We’ve stayed at the Swordfish Suite twice now and are looking forward to more visits in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

Beautiful place that is close to everything!

We stayed 2 nights on our road trip. The place was so cute, in a beautiful and safe neighborhood that was walking distance to everything we were interested in. The place was decorated beautifully and well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Visiting family in Franklin

Having private laundry facilities was a great amenity. Some of the surfaces hadn’t been completely wiped down (crumbs on kitchen table and counter), but that was a minimal issue. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Excellent property and hosts

Great location and property with every detail provided and the hosts were available and attentive!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franklin stay

This property is super cute and despite being a suite over the garage of the primary residence. It still felt private. The property is super cozy and covers all the basic needs. There were some small hiccups with blankets and towels but nothing that couldn’t be solved with the washer and dryer in property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Great property

Lovely suite, close to downtown shopping and restaurants. Very relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Beautiful Space & Great Location

We absolutely loved our stay in the Swordfish Suite! Mike and Abby are amazing hosts—they truly go above and beyond. You can tell that every little detail was thought through when putting together this suite, from the decor to the amenities. Right in the heart of downtown Franklin (the cutest town!), it’s walking distance from lots of restaurants and shops. We highly recommend and hope to stay on the property again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property!

Beautiful location, everything was clean dnd it was very cozy. The hosts thought of everything, and being two blocks off Main Street was fantastic. We will definitely try to rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer G.

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

The best

We absolutely love staying at the swordfish suite! It was close to downtown Franklin, it was clean, it was quiet, and the hosts were so helpful! We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele and Tom P.

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

Great place to relax and get away

We can see why this place gets rave reviews….great location, beautifully decorated, quiet neighborhood, very clean and all the amenities you need …plus owners who truly want you to enjoy your stay. We highly recommend this..5 Star all the way!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Abby & Mike Rapier

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Welcome to 246 4th Avenue South in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee.
Mike and I feel so fortunate to live in the beautiful neighborhood and especially on this incredibly special street so close to Main Street Franklin. We hope you enjoy the area as much as we do.

A little history on us: We grew up in Moline, Illinois and have moved a lot during our 26 years of marriage. Starting our married life together in St. Louis Missouri, we then went on to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin where we had our first 2 daughters born. After that quick stop in Wisconsin which was just long enough to have 2 babies and become Packers Fans, we then headed out to Southern California (Stevenson Ranch, CA) – 9 months later we had our 3rd Daughter Elise. We had a wonderful 8 years in sunny CA then headed to Mooresville NC (Lake Norman/ Charlotte NC area) and we were there for almost 13 years!
Believe it or not we have only lived in the beautiful Historic Home since August 19, 2018. Because it is a Historic Home, we look at our current situation living here as “Grounds keepers” of a beautiful piece of history. We will do our best to keep it in tip top shape and hopefully even make some improvements.

Upon purchase of the property, we aspired to build out the 2nd floor of the Garage as a special place that we could share with guests and family. We completed this project November 2020! (It is one of the BEST things for us that came out of 2020)

Lastly, you may wonder why we call it THE SWORDFISH SUITE?
It is NOT because we are deep sea fisherman and we do not have a Pet Swordfish!

Mike RAPIER married Abby SALMON.
GOOGLE RAPIER GOOGLE SALMON
There you have it!

Why they chose this property

This property is located in a beautiful Carriage House directly behind our Historic Home Downtown Franklin. We are on a Prime street with beautiful historic homes and just 2 blocks from the Main Street. Its so fun to stroll downtown to just look around, browse the amazing unique boutiques or grab a bite to eat. All year long there is fun action in downtown Franklin!!

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