Lakeside Lodge in Tennessee nature with sauna and hot tub available | Hostel in Franklin

9.0 (36 Reviews) |   6 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  16 Guests
Franklin Hostel | Lakeside Lodge in Tennessee nature with sauna and hot tub available

6 Bedroom Hostel in Franklin

Summary:
Lodge is next to acres of lake, creek, and hiking trails. 6 bedrooms with large living room, rec room/ dining room, and huge outdoor and wrap-around porches. Beavers and tons of wildlife. Hiking trail! 4 additional rental houses are within walking distance. For larger gatherings, there are 11 additional adjacent Lodgings. Parties NOT allowed without fee. THE BASE PRICE IS FOR SIX (6) PERSONS. $40/person/night charge for more persons. $75 hottub&sauna setup fees. NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS
The Space:
Lakeside retreat lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. 20 miles from downtown Nashville and 8 miles from historic Franklin and light years away from the stress of city life. The Retreat is part of a 1400 acre Conservation easement and features 2 lake and miles of hiking trails. Big East Fork Farms across the street provides organic produce and sweet animals to meet and feed. Walk down our creeks and (in season) feast on blackberries. Note that harmless house mice may be present. We have a cat to loan if you desire.
Guest Access:
Guests may use all porches, hot tub, and sauna. For additional lodging accommodations, please see listings for The Fork Inn Center Lodge, LakeTrail House, Mansion in the Woods, BlackBerry House, Love Shack, Hemp House, and Southern Hospitality Ranch. All of these are either within walking distance or a very short drive away. Access to the nearby Lake Gratitude Natural Area is provided to all registered guests of the Fork Inn.
Your stay at the Lakeside Lodge does not include access to Yoga Studio or exclusive use of nearby Lake Gratitude. Use of watercraft depends upon availability. Other parties may be on the surrounding area, including lake, yoga studio, and nearby hiking trails during daylight hours. Contact the Center for Sustainable Stewardship for permission to use watercraft and to sign necessary waiver before nature hiking or watercraft activities. Swimming is prohibited. And do let us know as soon as possible if something is broken or doesn’t work as it should. Enjoy the Retreat !!
The Neighborhood:
This lodging is part of the Fork Inn, which lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. All Fork Inn guests may walk around Lake Gratitude, explore miles of hiking trails and creek, and use our stock-tank pools at the farm shelter.
Enjoy biking, hiking, canoeing, massage, yoga and more! Nearby Big East Fork Farms downstream provides organic produce.
We are located 20 miles from downtown Nashville, 8 miles from historic Franklin (old time Main Street, fancy restaurants, boutique shopping), 7 miles from Leiper's Fork (Distillery tours, Fox & Locke Live Music - don't miss Thursday night's open mic) and light years away from the stress of city life. The Fork Inn is part of a 2000-acre Conservation easement and features a 8-acre lake, miles of creek, and many meadows and hiking trails. There is bicycle and walking access onto the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway within a mile. We are adjacent to the Center for Sustainable Stewardship with has many hiking trails, bicycles, and an organic farm. Meet Rosie the Donkey, Winston the cow, and the piggies !
Getting Around:
A vehicle is a must to leave the valley, but why would you want to do that? Uber and Lyft serve.
Other Things to Note:
If you would like to use the Lake Gratitude Natural Area with its lake, bicycles, and private hiking trails, please contact them.
Interaction with Guests:
We live nearby and am available if anything comes up. Please let me know if something is not working as it should and we will get on it quickly. I usually stop by to greet guests.

Lakeside Lodge in Tennessee nature with sauna and hot tub available is located in Franklin. Lakeside Lodge in Tennessee nature with sauna and hot tub available provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Hostel features Parking, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lakeside Lodge in Tennessee nature with sauna and hot tub available has 6 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 16 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Hostel because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Hostel, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Hostel has a friendly neighborhood, and the Franklin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Hostel in Franklin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dryer
  • Office
  • Iron/ironing board
Breakfast
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchen
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking/biking trails
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
General
  • English
  • Books
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Balcony

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Note from host: charge may apply pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Patrick c.
Jul 15, 2025 04:03:45 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Amazing property and house. Wonderful getaway for a big group
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