Luxury tree house in the woods. Hot tub, firepit, farm, lakes, and trails.

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Franklin, TN

Franklin Theatre16 min drive
The Factory19 min drive
CoolSprings Galleria25 min drive
Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom #2 (Bond Room)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 (Beatles Bedroom)

1 Queen Bed

Kids room downstairs

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Loft Room

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Top floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perched on shoulder of Redford Ridge, the Parrot House lies deep in the forest (former home of Jimmy Buffet's keyboard player) has amazing windows and offers three outdoor porches to look out at the forest. Part of 2500 acres of protected forest. Two walking trails start at the property and join trails maintained by the Fork Inn . Has 7 permanent beds (1 king, 2 queens and 4 singles) but more may be added. Hot tub (add $50 for setup). A nearby guest cottage (the Pond House) is also available for rental. At the end of a long dirt drive, the last 50 yards to the house are up an incline.
For additional cabin, the Pond Cottage is a guest cabin at the same address. Two bedrooms, a loft, full bathroom and outdoor shower.
Visit the organic farm and sweet animals across the road, cool off in one of several dipping holes, including the unique “Creek-Crack.”
150-gallon and 300-gallon stock tanks may be filled with spring water for your refreshment. Just call us to book private time in our tubs.
Sorry, NO PETS. No Parties. No young children

When you book please tell us the nature of your gathering and how many beds (and sizes) you will be needing.

TRASH. Please don’t dump on us! There is no trash collection in Big East Fork Valley. Someone has to remove the trash and take it to the dump or to town. If you do this yourself, your entire $100 Community Fee Trash Deposit will be returned to you. If you leave any un-bagged trash in the house or trash cans, you will forfeit your Community Trash Deposit Fee. If you leave bagged trash in the outside trash receptacles, you will be charged $5 per bag for its proper disposal. This can really add up! You may contract to have your bagged trash removed by a private party (A list of trash removers is on our web-site, www.theforkinn.com/3rdparties).

One of the best ways to reduce the volume of your trash is to separate organic materials that we may compost to make soil for our gardens. If you are checking out on noon Sunday, come bring your usable food, drink, and spirit to the Center for Sustainable Stewardship’s Community Brunch, held every Sunday noon at the CSS Farm, 5400 Big East Fork Rd. Meet, greet, and express gratitude to the people who have worked hard to make your stay memorable. It takes a village to prepare and maintain our valley and its houses. Meet the Chief Steward and members of CSS who maintain the trails, take care of watercraft, groom the hiking trails, and care for the farm animals. And meet the Fork Inn team that landscape the houses, clean the rooms, prepare the laundry, and service our guests to give them the unique experiences found in the Big East Fork Valley.

So only place properly bagged garbage in garbage bins. Do not place garbage directly in large garbage receptacles unless it has been bagged.

NO UNBAGGED TRASH in our large waste containers or grounds. There will be a $100 extra charge if we have to bag any trash. Don’t place trash outside of bins making it accessible to hungry critters.

Don’t place trash outside of bins making it accessible to hungry critters.

THE BASE PRICE IS FOR FOUR (4) PERSONS. There is a $40/person/night additional charge for the number of persons over four.

Property manager

Jonathan Oppenheimer

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties without prior permission (and fee).

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside is permitted

NO confetti or candles. Fireplace and outside fire pits are prohibited without documented owner's permission. Furniture may not be brought in or moved

Only the number of guests registered may be on premises. Unregistered guests are trespassing and will be treated as such.

GUEST SAFETY is most important! Our properties may ONLY be visited by registered guests and approved visitors. Vehicles must display parking pass.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: No parties without prior permission (and fee).

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 a rural area and on a river. McLemore House and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Granger Park and Radnor Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Franklin, TN

What's nearby

Franklin Theatre - 16 min drive
Lotz House Museum - 17 min drive
The Factory - 19 min drive
CoolSprings Galleria - 25 min drive
Vanderbilt University - 36 min drive

Getting around

Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Fox & Locke - 13 min drive
Scout's Pub - 14 min drive
High Brow Coffee + Tea - 13 min drive
Country Cafe - 18 min drive
Coal Town Pizza - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury tree house in the woods. Hot tub, firepit, farm, lakes, and trails. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury tree house in the woods. Hot tub, firepit, farm, lakes, and trails.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury tree house in the woods. Hot tub, firepit, farm, lakes, and trails.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury tree house in the woods. Hot tub, firepit, farm, lakes, and trails. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of McLemore House, Franklin Theatre and Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. Pull-Tight Players Theatre and Lotz House Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Susan W.

1 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The Parrot House, Big Fort Resort.

Very nice house, the writing of how the property costs are… is vague. Mice droppings in the house and draws. We saw no mice though. Get ready to pay for this property. But very nice house near downtown Franklin, Tenn.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert B.

2 May 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Our Nashville weekend

We really enjoyed the house, hot tub, privacy. The house was very beautiful, way off the road, and very roomy. No cell service but that was one of the best things about it. The care taker was very rude and in my opinion didn’t even try to make sure the house was up to par. He did everything but cus my guest’s out. Other than that our trip was exactly how we had planned.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe Paul G.

5 January 2022

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

Great place for family

Plenty big for family and friends. Enjoy the quite and beautiful area.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda S., Clay Center, KS

20 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful location and home

Beautiful location but a bit far from downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

11 August 2021

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

Beautiful house in the woods

This house is unique and gorgeous. The photos do not do it justice. There was plenty of room for our family of four plus a couple of overnight guests during our extended stay. The layout with the separate primary bedroom is great. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed our visit. Wade was very friendly during check in and helpful throughout our month-long stay. Though the check in process/visit was a little lengthy after a long, tiring drive, it was also helpful to learn about the house and the area and I appreciate the effort that went into helping us get our bearings. There were a couple of maintenance issues during our stay but they were attended to promptly. There are definitely mice and a lot of bugs (to be expected based on the location) so if that's an issue for you, this house may not be the best fit. The driveway to the front door is very steep and requires 4-wheel drive. You can park under the house which is easier to access but you will have to carry your suitcases up a flight of stairs which may be an issue for some. There is no cell coverage at the house and we found the internet service to be very slow. (Definitely not enough speed for streaming video.) We did not use the satellite television. I did hear from the owner after our visit to say that he found the satellite wasn't working properly and was replacing the modem so hopefully that helps with the internet speed as well. There are a few small things that could be done to make the house even better. A towel hook and shelf for soap and shampoo for the outdoor shower would make this great feature even better. A comfy chair in the main bedroom would make this getaway spot even more of a sanctuary. The refrigerator door is extremely hard to open and should be repaired. Finally, making sure that the kitchen has all of the items needed for cooking a basic meal would be helpful. We purchased inexpensive measuring cups and spoons and left them for the next guests as we found these items missing. If you are planning to use the CSS amenities, be sure you understand exactly how this works and what is available beforehand. Some of the advertised activities were not available during our stay--which we learned after our arrival and making a donation to the CSS, which was a bit of a disappointment. The CSS website may not be accurate and up-to-date, so be sure to talk to someone first.

Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Oppenheimer

Nature lover and Steward of Big East Fork Valley, I love taking early morning walks with my wife Lee Anne. I practiced medicine for twenty years as a surgical pathologist specializing in prostate cancer. Lee Anne still practices as a pediatrician. She is well qualified to take care of me!

Why they chose this property

This property appeals to nature lovers and those that appreciate quiet and natural open spaces. Walk along the long driveway and cross the street for the Center for Sustainable Stewardship and see the farm animals.

What makes this property unique

The lodging is part of a larger natural retreat. You will have access to shared common areas like Lake Gratitude and the Fork Inn Loop Trail. We are adjacent to Natchez Trace National Park (with bicycle access) and Big East Fork Retreat (hiking, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, sauna, hottub, fireplace socials, theatrical stage, music stage, movie theater). Minutes to historic Franklin (restaurants, history) and Leipers Fork (arts,music, antiques). Hike through gorgeous meadows and forest to hidden ponds and organic farm. hiking trails. Horseback riding, personal chef, refrigerator stocking, yoga, and massage available by appointment. Watercraft and bicycles on loan from adjacent non-profit.

The best creek walk starts across from The Fork Inn (5528 Big East Fork Rd) at BEF mile marker 2.4 (McPherson Beach). Bring creek shoes.
Organic Farm just up the road at BEF mile marker 4.35(Big East Fork Farm). See and feed the animals (cow, donkey, goats, pigs, and chickens).
Bicycles, watercraft (canoes, paddle boat, kayaks, paddle boards), and games available from Center for Sustainable Stewardship's Adventure Center at the Farm Store.

Close-by attractions include:
Center for Sustainable Stewardship
Lake Gratitude Nature Sanctuary and Hiking Trails
Timberlands Park
Natchez Trace National Parkway
Big East Fork Farms (McKinney Farm, Brandt Aquaculture and Mushroomery Farm, Dr Zo's Fluffy Butt Chicken Ranch)

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