Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Cabin
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Bedrooms
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5
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Bathrooms
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4
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House Rules
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No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Adults only
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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12
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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9959424
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Summary:
Privacy in the woods! 5 BR, 3.5 Bath. 10 beds.
West Wing, 2 queen bedrooms sharing a bathroom) connected by kitchen/living room to East Wing (Master bedroom with king bed, and Sunroom with two twins). Fourth sleeping space off the dining room. Private apt on lower level. THE BASE PRICE IS FOR FOUR (6) PERSONS. $40/person/night additional charge for the number of persons over four. $50 hot tub setup fee. Tub chemical servicing $50/visit. NO PETS.
The Space:
Light-filled kitchen with central island. Living room in 1910 cabin with decorative fireplace. Large wrap-around porch with chairs for relaxing, socializing and gazing intot forest. Basketball hoop. Fire-pit. Grill. Optional detached art/music studio with room for beds (additional fee required). Longtermers (more than one week) require weekly cleaning service, separate rental contract and security deposit.
East Wing (1st floor):
Master Bedroom with King bed and fireplace
Sunroom (just off the Master) with 2 Twin beds
Privacy warning: Guests sleeping in Sunroom must go through Master to access the fullbath.
In cooler weather, a loft above master bed has room for an additional two single beds.
West Wing (bedrooms on 2nd floor):
Leopard Room with queen bed and twin bed shares full bathroom with the Bird Room.
The Bird Room with full bed shares full bathroom with Leopard Room.
A sleeping space off the kitchen holds a twin bed.
Entirely separate apartment with private entrance on lower level
Great for Events, but you must get permission FIRST.
The property sits on a ridge adjacent to Natchez Parkway which is accessible to bikers via a short shortcut through the woods.
The price quoted is for Lodging only. Non-lodging visitors are not permitted without permission of owner.
Please note that use of the nearby Center for Sustainable Stewardship is not included in your lodging fees. Please contact them for access to their organic farm, farm animals, hiking trails , and adventure center's watercraft and bicycles.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire house, two hit tubs, outdoor shower, and many outside porches. All Fork Inn guests have access to Lake Gratitude and the Fork Inn Farm pavillion (two 1000 gallon stock tanks, picnic area, creek walks), and the Fork Inn Trail including the down-stream dipping hole.
Guests may use local hiking trails on the property. Contact the Center of Sustainable Stewardship for access to their trails, lake watercraft, and bicycles at Lake Gratitude Natural Area. Farm tours are available from the local farmers of Big East Fork Farms.
All registered guest may visit Lake Gratitude and, by appointment, use watercraft provided by staff of CSS.For donations they supply canoes, kayak, paddleboards, paddle boats, oars, lifejackets, and even bicycles. Please make an appointment with them for entry and obtaining equipment. Support their mission of stewardship education and help preserve the natural treasures of this gorgeous valley and similar ones near your own community.
Fork Inn guests have access to the large hot tubs at The Fork Inn (1 mile away). Call to reserve your time in the tub. For those hankering for an authentic country experience, we have four 300 gallon mobile stock tank pools which can be filled with sweet (or even sulphurous) spring water. Pools can be set up outside the Lodging as well as at the Overlook or a private pasture/forest clearing (aaah the romance!).
The Big East Fork Valley is a unique watershed and there are several unique areas for dipping in the natural waters of our Creek. Love Shack Falls runs best after a good rain. A short steep trail begins at mi 2.4 SE. The upstream dipping hole is located along the Upper Creek Trail behind the Retreat (mi 0.2 S) and the downstream dipping hole is a short walk from the bicyclist parking lot (mi 0.1 S). Several sparse rocky beaches for sunning and catching crawfish, small fish, and other creek critter lie along the creek. Poisonous critters (water moccassins, cottonmouths, bees and wasps) and obnoxious plants (poison ivy, thorny, greenbriars) are present so do take necessary percautions. Thin rocky beaches are McPherson Beach (mi 1.9 N), Flatrock Beach (mi 2.0 N), Hemp Beach (mi 2.4 N), and LeeAnnes Beach (mi 3.0). Walking along the creek is a very special experience for a couple or the entire family. Bring your creek shoes!
The Neighborhood:
The LakeTrail House is nestled next to the 2000-acre Center for Sustainable Stewardship and is minutes from Historic Leipers Fork and quaint downtown Franklin. It is adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway and thus convenient to great biking and hiking. The Lake Gratitiude Natural Area and its 6-acre lake is a fifteen minute walk through the woods.
There are pristine creeks 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.
Big East Fork Retreat, located just down the hill is part of a 1400 acre Conservation easement and features a 6 acre lake as well as Love More Cafe and live music venue. Big East Fork Farms, just downstream, provides organic produce and hosts various friendly livestock. Rosie is a very special donkey who just loves carrots !
Getting Around:
The House is located 19 miles from Midtown Nashville (Hwy 440) and 23 miles from the Nashville honky-tonks if you use Hwy 100. Taking McCrory Road to I-40 has less stop lights, but is a longer route. Both Downtown Franklin and the Loveless cafe are 8 miles away.
Lyft and Uber serve. Private Livery available.
Other Things to Note:
The price quoted is for Lodging for registered guests only. If non-registered guests are invited to visit, then you must get permission from Management.. Non-lodging guests are not permitted on premises without prior permission of Management and will be trespassing.
This house is in the midst of the Tennessee Forest and is surrounded by Nature. Home to spiders, moths, caterpillars and various wildlife. Shy country mice may even reside in nooks and crannies. These natives occasionally explore the house; let us know if you encounter any of these critters. We can remove them or you can enjoy them. Its up to you!
Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Franklin Theatre and Pull-Tight Players Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include McLemore House and Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. Ready for a night out? Consider Fox & Locke and Westhaven Residents' Club. Canoeing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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