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Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath)

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Center Lodge at front left; Lake Gratitude at back left.
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
NZ$618
avg per night

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • The Factory
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Edwin and Percy Warner Parks
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • CoolSprings Galleria
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

PondView bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 7 Single Beds
Price is NZ$618 avg per night,

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About the area

Franklin

Franklin is home to this hostel. Westhaven Golf Club and Temple Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gentry Lake and Westhaven Lake. SOAR Adventure Tower and Cheekwood Estate & Gardens are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • The Factory - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Edwin and Percy Warner Parks - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Vanderbilt University - 35 min drive - 34.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox & Locke - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snappy's Pizza Of Fairview - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪High Brow Coffee + Tea - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kokomo Trading Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sweethaven - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath)

Summary:
Wood and stone cabin with spacious porches. Lake nearby. Set in a rustic pastoral paradise that makes up Big East Fork, a 2000-acre Conservation Easement 19 miles from Nashville and 6 mi from Franklin and Leipers Fork. Beautiful view of the working organic farm next door and a pond out front. farm has sweet animals for petting. The common grounds hold a Horseshoe Pit, Shuffle Board, and Bocci ball. Parties and Events NOT permitted via AirBnB. Additional $40/night fee for more than four guests.

The Space:
The elegant master bedroom has a queen bed and private bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower. The first floor contains two private bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. There is a loft bedroom that holds twin & double beds. Outside there is a beautiful porch overlooks the gorgeous pond and yard.

Guest Access:
Guests may access the entire house except for attic and basement spaces. A ramp allows wheelchair entry to first floor. Three full bathrooms on first floor.

The Neighborhood:
The best thing about the Neighborhood is that there are no neighbors! Its a rural paradise that's a short walk from a 6-acre lake and the many hiking trails of the Lake Gratitude Natural Area.

Getting Around:
The House is located 19 miles from Midtown Nashville (Hwy 440) and 23 miles from HonkyTonk Central if you use Hwy 100. Taking McCrory Road to I-40 has less stop lights, but is a longer route. Picturesque and historic Downtown Franklin is 8 miles away. Uber operates here; but a personal or rental car is highly recommended.

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

Interaction with Guests:
At the Center Lodge, you have privacy from neighbors and noise, but should you wish to meet friends, Lake Gratitude Nature Sanctuary is close by. We generally leave our guests alone, but may visit unannounced at appropriate times to say hello and confirm that guests are adhering to our agreements.

Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath) located?

Situated in Franklin, this hostel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Westhaven Golf Club, Gentry Lake and Westhaven Lake. Williamson County Soccer Complex and Paw Paw Theater are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Fork Inn's Center Lodge (3BR/2Loft/3bath) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

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

Center lodge

And absolutely wonderful location, the property was perfect, plenty of room, excellent manager. We loved every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Beautiful Home, beautiful Place, wonderful stay!

We loved staying here, it was perfect for our family. Waking up every morning to the most beautiful landscape we'd ever seen was such a treat. Everyone was so kind and the children loved the tour of the farm as well as the scenery. Both the indoor and outdoor living spaces were beautiful and well maintained. We can't wait to visit again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Craig G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Owner of property is horrible

House and location is great, but that is where it ends....House was not cleaned thoroughly upon arriving. House cats are on the property and should have been removed prior to renters showing up....Owner has cameras in which he monitors to see what is happening at all times and will show up at any time, and he dies not allow any visitors, family or friends to come to the property without his approval....He is a micro owner that does not allow any privacy.....I would not recommend rental of this property!!!! The owner actually threatened to call local law enforcement during our stay for having guests over to celebrate our sons engagement that flew in from out of town....great property, horrible owner.....
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D., Bellevue TN (Nashville)

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

Peace and Quiet with Running Space for kids ...

Pictures do not do justice to the house, its very spacious and comfortable. Kitchen is on the small side, but worked perfectly for our group of 14. The fridge is on the older side but held what we needed to grill out and have a shrimp boil. We did have an issue with the propane tank being empty, luckily we brought a half full one from home for the shrimp boil and used it until we could refill the other tank. Beds were comfortable. Some showers better than others, primary was the best. The primary bath really needs a door or curtain. The deck was spacious and cool with the fans. Loved the rocking chairs and gliders. It was nice sitting around talking at the end of the day. The record player was a HIT! We had horseshoe tournaments, corn hole and bocci ball. The best hit were the animals, new baby pigs, baby ducks, Winston the Cow, Daisies the Donkey and all the pigs. Our nine year old grandson learned about Poke Salit and feed it to the pigs through the fence. Nice mowed walking trails for us older folks. The kids road bikes even on the main road with hardly any traffic to worry about. We intended to kayak but the kids were so busy with all the above and a 1500 piece puzzle that we never made it to the lake. Only a few miles of beautiful scenery to Liepers Fork. Internet was very spotty and calls dropped easily. But being in a valley surrounded by trees makes that not so much of a problem. We were meet by Wade when we arrived. We meet Leeann and Jonathan during out visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Roxanne U.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Unfortunate

I am not one to complain but I feel it's worth it to make sure others know going in what to be aware of in a couple areas. For reference, this was a weekend getaway for a team building event. Wifi was very important as we had a whole day of work events. I was told they could support that but we couldn't stay connected. Good size and fit our needs perfectly. Unfortunately, there are cobwebs covering that place from top to bottom. It looks like Halloween decorations in some areas inside the house. I know it is surrounded by trees and secluded but it looks like there hasn't been a deep clean in there for years. It felt very dirty and neglected in that way. Bugs everywhere - some pest control is desperately needed. As the event got closer, people started having to cancel so our final number changed. Since you have to pay extra for additional people, I asked if we could change the number on the reservation so we didn't pay for people that wouldn't be staying. I was told I could absolutely do that and we should wait until after the stay. My reservation was for 10 but we ended up having 7 stay and after multiple attempts at getting a refund for those additional 3, I have now not received a response. I gave it a few weeks hoping not to have to give a negative report but alas, here we are. In hindsight, I wouldn't have chosen this place. It looks like a reasonably priced option but after their outrageous fees, I may as well have gotten something a little nicer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcia w., Illinois

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

Back to Nature

Stunning house in nature. Plenty of room, plenty of household equipment. Wonderful property manager. Hiking trails were groomed, water toys and life jackets available at the lake. Go have fun!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

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

Wonderful property in an idyllic countryside

My friends and I had a great experience at the lodge. The lodge itself is well kept, spacious, and full of atmosphere. The property itself is gorgeous. It is a bit of a drive to Nashville, but Franklin nearby is close with a surprising amount to do. All in all we had a great time and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn Y.

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

Nice Vacation House

Enjoyed a weekend with friends in the place. Nice house with natural surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Rebekah C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great house!

Really nice house, it was perfect for putting up our out of town guests and holding our daughters baby shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Naomi I.

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

Beautiful

This was a beautiful property with Ann amazing amount of room for our family. The owner and property manager could not have been more welcoming. Best suited for no more than 3 couples plus kids as 4 of the sleeping spaces single beds in an open loft. Everything wa just as advertised. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

We had a wonderful time in this idyllic, wonderful piece of Appalachia, quiet and secluded, but not too far from Franklin and Nashville. There is so much to do outdoors...hiking, kayaking, animals - who mesmerized our 18 month old the entire visit. Wade was a great host! We Highly, highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N., Madisonville, TN

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

Wedding weekend

We stayed here for a long weekend with our family of 10 when we were in Franklin for a wedding. It is a beautiful property with lots of space. I wish we had been able to stay at the property more and enjoy all it had to offer. The managers were very helpful and personal
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family Christmas 2020

Your property was beautiful, exactly as the pictures showed. Unfortunately, when I booked the property I was given the wrong address! To complicate things, this was the same time after the RV explosion in Nashville which wiped out all AT&T phone & internet communication! I was fortunate to have an Uber driver that truly went above & beyond driving me around & contacting your property manager, Wade! Wade was extremely helpful offering to come & get me delivering me to our destination! He stayed and checked the place over to be sure I had everything I needed before leaving! He assured me that they would be correcting the address on the VRBO app. We all had an absolutely wonderful time! You’re place is lovely and worked out perfectly for our family! I made a few suggestions as to appliances that were in bad shape which Wade happily addressed. We took the kids down to see & feed the animals which they thoroughly enjoyed and the hiking trails were beautiful! We also drove into Franklin as suggested which is a very cute town. Thank you once again, this is a beautiful area & perfect location for all of us! We’d love to come back again!🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

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

I had my wedding here!

I had a small family ceremony in December. The property was so beautiful for pictures. They were flexible and helped us make our vision come true. We stayed the weekend with our wedding party.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Incredible house and property.

So much to do on this gorgeous piece of property. From hiking to fishing. The owner and property manager were extremely helpful and professional to make our getaway so enjoyable. I highly recommend this house. Jeff

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

Beautiful Location

Wonderful stay in the outskirts of Nashville for a large family. We were in town for a wedding, and we hope to come back soon for another visit!

8/10 Good

Mariko R.

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

Farm animals were a huge hit!

Gorgeous views and the location was perfect for a quiet getaway! The farm animals were definitely our favorite! We left a list of maintenance items and suggestions for improvement with the property manager which were well received and appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Morgan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The lodge is really nice. We enjoyed our stay.