Located in Hohenwald, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area and Meriwether Lewis National Monument, while Elephant Discovery Center and Lewis County Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Meriwether Lewis National Monument - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
Fall Hollow Falls Trail - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
Elephant Discovery Center - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area - 23 min drive - 27.6 km
Lewis State Forest - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
Getting around
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
Meriwether Lewis Market - 12 min drive
COF Booth Octoberfest Hohenwald - 12 min drive
Hometown Cafe - 12 min drive
Bear Ridge Sporting Goods / BBQ - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville?
As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$909, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Cottage Near Franklin, Nashville located?
Located in the heart of Hohenwald, this cottage is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Meriwether Lewis National Monument and within 12 miles (20 km) of Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area and Elephant Discovery Center. Fall Hollow Falls Trail and Lewis County Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our host was the reason I would rebook. She was very responsive and helped us work through a few issues we experienced. The space was comfortable and peaceful and so close to the Natchez trace and other local interests. Would love to return soon and stay again.
Beautiful cabin, very secluded and peaceful. Enough room to gather or separate, comfortable beds and furniture. Had everything we needed for a great stay. The 3 year old and the 62 year old in our group couldn’t maneuver the path to the creek but the others enjoyed it. The decks provided a nice view of nature and sunrise.
The property was quiet and comfortable. The WiFi was good but there were some times when the internet dropped. The kitchen was adequate. There is plenty of sitting space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Thank you for choosing our cottage for your stay in our area, Hope to have you back soon.
A very nice cabin secluded from everything yet right in nature. Not really close to Franklin or Nashville but right in the heart of the Natchez trace forest. Embrace that! Who cares about those two towns when you’re deep in quiet secluded nature
Easy access. Nice accommodations. Quiet and peaceful location. My suggestion would be to invest in some nicer/newer towels. Garbage in lower floor bathroom had not been emptied
The house was very nice and just as advertised. It is close to the Meriwether Lewis Burial site and the trails in the National Park. It was raining when we visited, so we did not get to enjoy the deck. Our dogs loved being able to walk down to the river behind the house. It was not comfortable walking up and down the street because the neighbors have their dogs out and we were not sure if they were friendly. The dogs did not bother us at the house or down by the river. Owner was very excellent with communication and would highly recommend.
The host was welcoming and responded well to my questions and concerns.The place was a little run down and was over an hour to Franklin, so I wouldn't advertise it as "near Franklin."The oven did not work properly. It was set to Celsius, not Farenheit, which we had to figure out on our own because there was no notice anywhere near the oven. Fortunately, my son figured it out or it would have ruined a huge breakfast casserole we had just made.The TV did not work with the WiFi. We had to hook it up to our computer to watch a movie. The place was covered in ladybugs. We had to sweep them all up as soon as we arrived. The home was very rustic and had a weird layout that is not pictured. The main floor was upstairs. The fire pit was broken and there wasn't really a place to set it up. No dishwasher. We made it work so it didn't ruin our time there. It was just shocking when we first pulled up and saw the outside. But the view was nice and it was nice sitting on the porch at night. There wasn't really a place upstairs for us all to sit except on the outside porch.
The cottage is well appointed with decent furnishing. The upper deck is a great place to sit and enjoy and cup of coffee or glass of wine. It was very peaceful in the country and I slept very well. The communication with the host was very good. For history buffs the Meriwether Lewis State Park is close by and is on the Natchez Trace. I also recommend eating at the Lewis and Clark restaurant in Hohenwald. Get the full rack of ribs! It can feed a family of four. No kidding.Misleading....I specifically searched for a home with a hot tub due to injuries from military service. It's the only thing that helps with pain management as I do not take pills. However, this cottage didn't have a hot tub even though it's listed twice in the description. Not even a jetted tub in the bathrooms. There were also no pictures of the front of the cottage. Although I do not believe it was bad I believe all properties should provide a picture of the front of the unit.These issues are the purpose of my overall rating and may not be important to other guests. PLEASE note that the owner and property get a 5 for everything except the accuracy of the listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
I am si sorry you thought I may have a hot tub, I do not advertise that I do have one, I keep looking to see where is it that property has a hot tub and haven’t found where. I certainly do not want to offer what I can’t provide, Thank you for your stay with us.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kaylee J.
6 July 2026
Disliked: Location
Definitely needs a post update on pictures. It wasn’t a horrible stay but it was an okay stay. Reached out to host about some issues we had - first off it is way colder downstairs than upstairs - air was set to 70 and it was freezing when we got in. We didn’t really tour it much but did walk upstairs and look. The back sliding door doesn’t lock but has a lock bar that still lets the door open up enough for someone to slide through into the house. I would recommend fixing that for guest. Closet is crammed with stuff couldn’t hang anything - Then there were no towels presented all only under the counter. When I got out of the shower I grabbed a towel on the chair in the bed room not folder but somewhat - to realize it was USED from the previous tenants - they smelled awful and were damp and dirty. Thankfully there were clean towels under sink. No towels upstairs either - the rug in bathroom was dirty with hair all over the floor and shower. Dirty sink Shower head was broke but we fixed. Stove top has some type of cleaner still on it - no paper towels - sink top dirty - it’s just wasn’t clean. Fire pit is broke with left over used wood no new wood. Outside furniture was dirty and table couldn’t sit at it. Handprints all over the glass I would get a real cleaner in there honestly to recommend a stay. After the dirty towels and not being cleaned I questioned the bed and everything else. I felt dirty and paid almost 800 for 3 nights that we only slept at was a bit motel 6 for me.
The location was very quiet and rural which was the only good thing.
Did not know until we got there that living area and kitchen were on two different floors and stairs are narrow and steps are different heights.
It was only after renting that we found out depending on time of year there can be a problem with insects which would have made a huge difference as to whether we would have risked renting.
Communication with owner was another disappointment. We will not be returning.
I would not consider location near anything but Hohenwald and Merriweather Lewis' burial site.
The property was perfect for our weekend event. We had a cookout on the deck with family and friends… was nice with the shaded deck. Hot time of the year and the AC was incredible! The place was clean and all amenities were as advertised and worked as listed. Highly recommend staying at this house, we hope to return some day. Thank you! Larry Johnson
Rental was easy. Property had everything that it said it had. Quite location and no problem with bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Pamela M.
23 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Remote
The property is very pretty and the surrounding area too. The home was clean. But we did have a bit of a glitch checking in but that was resolved. The main issues we had that there was zero communication from the host. I had written a few emails before the out trip and tried to call also no response. We had hoped to use the fireplace but when my husband read me the number I said no don’t start it, it’s the same number I have that I have tried with no luck. The other issue we had (and can happen) is that the drain pipe on the left hand side of the sink was completely detached and the water and soap were going over the pots and pans but again I knew we were not going to get any help from the Host. Lucky we the help of my husband he was able to “fix” it the best he could with no tools.
We won’t stay here again for several reasons but the home was clean, the house is decorated nicely and if your into lots of history this spot is very good. Just keep in mind there is NO reception. We worked around it but if you have younger children or teens this might be an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Dear Pamela
Wow! I’m surprised you weren’t able to reach me, can you please tell me the issue you had to come in, because it is a lock combination, Usually on days I have guests arriving from 3.pm ob I check phone to make sure I do not miss a guest’s phone call, I’m so sorry for your inconvenience in not able to reach me, I will check on the issues of the drain pipes, as no one else not even my caretaker has mentioned it, thank you,
Alva S.
ps: sent handyman to have a look at the rain pipes issues, to have it fixed.
The high points of our stay were visits to Meriwether Lewis Historic site and short hike to the Buffalo River. We had to be creative with the seating for our 6 family members, but it all worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Jami S.
27 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Disappointed in location and cabin features
Care taker and owner were very nice, however it takes the min of 1 hr to travel for food, 1.5 hr min to do any activities outside of hiking. Distillery 2.5+ hrs away and very limited access to internet and no mobile phone services. Cannot reset the internet or cable as it is glued to the furniture. Fireplace does not work well and caused so much smoke in the cabin it caused sore throats. The deck is falling apart and not safe to walk on. No Tv in master and living room tv has limited channels (mostly home shopping) and parental code placed on most channels and no code provided. The BIGGEST issue is the cabin is it is in another time zone that was NOT communicated. We received solicitation calls to the home the moment we entered and were called promptly at 11 am EST with an 11 AM check out time and the cabin was Central time so it was only 10 am when called. We were not able to check into the cabin until nearly 4pm EST, 3pm Central time. The AC leaked and no firewood was provided, only old previously burned wood. The stairs within the cabin were very slippery and when grabbing the hand rail, it moved. Fruit from neighbor's tree fell on my car and over the sidewalk. Trash from previous attendant filled the outside trash leaving barely any room for our trash so we had to keep everything inside until we left out of bear of bears or other animals. Upon leaving, I was asked to text a phone number to advise I had left, and the number was not working. No numbers were left to contact the home owner outside of that number. Very disappointed in what we received for the money spent.
Owner was very easy to communicate with. The property is well cared for and is conveniently located to some great historical sites. We had a wonderful stay.
Over 500 dollars for 2 nights, and the A/C didn’t work the entire time. It never got below 85 during the day and 80 at night. If this tenant doesn’t do something to reconcile this (full refund), then we will never be staying there again. I’ve already contacted her to find some sort of reconciliation, but she isn’t hearing what I’m saying. I have screen shots of the entire conversation that will show you how oblivious she seems to be to the needs of those who rent her home through Vrbo. The screenshots show that she was aware of the issue and that she didn’t have it fixed or even contact us to let us know it was a problem. I wish there was an option to add pictures in this so those who are reading this can see the conversation and make an educated decision.
The house was very clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was well stocked and there was a charcoal grill on the deck. Even though it was a good 30 minute drive to the Crazy Horse, it was worth it to stay at such a nice place.