Whimsical Gatehouse at Dark Horse Retreat

Entire rental unit in Franklin, Tennessee

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Robin
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

In the hills near Franklin

Set in the rolling hills outside Franklin, about 25 minutes from downtown Nashville

An apartment in a recording studio

A private apartment inside a working recording studio, with a huge covered porch overlooking the countryside

A truly unique stay

Guests call this a one-of-a-kind stay, praising the welcoming staff and studio tours
Welcome to The Gatehouse, and the private world of Dark Horse Estate. A perfect setting for friends and families to unplug. This residence can accommodate three overnight guests. The Gatehouse features a queen bed and a day bed. It boasts a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom and a huge, covered porch looking out over the countryside. The Gatehouse is exclusively yours and can be accessed with an outside entrance. This romantic one-of-a-kind get-away will exceed your expectations.

The space
Dark horse estate is gracefully set in the rolling hills of Tennessee, just 5 miles north from Franklin’s historic town square and 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. Beautiful sunsets and lush mystic landscapes make this private sanctuary an exclusive destination. As you stroll down to the river, you’ll find yourself breathing more deeply as though you’ve been transported to a simpler time.

Guest access
You will have the entire Gatehouse apartment to yourself, and feel free to use the full studio kitchen, dining room, and beautiful porches!

Other things to note
Note: Once again please know that the Gatehouse is located on the first level of our 9,000 sq. ft. (three level) studio building. During some private recording sessions, certain areas of the studio building may be closed off to guests. Being an active recording studio, there is potential for noise. We highly encourage you to read our reviews!

PLEASE carefully review HOUSE RULES in the Rules section of this Airbnb listing. This includes pet policies, property policies, etc. And please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

*We allow dogs, but no other pets (cats, birds, etc.)*

**If you need more space, inquire about our other airbnbs on site!**

The Manor (sleeps 16)
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The Bunkhouse (sleeps 4)
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PET POLICY:

We love dogs! We strive to keep our pet friendly homes just that, pet friendly!... by asking our guests to be conscientious about the impact their four-legged friend is having on the home, the property, and the neighbors.

OF PET OWNERS, WE ASK:

A one-time, non-refundable $75 fee per pet for four legged guests. This fee goes toward helping homeowners with the inevitable repairs needed for cumulative pet-wear-and-tear on their home. This is a cash fee, payable upon arrival.

We accept guests of the canine persuasion only ~ sorry, no feline friends, zebras, ferrets, parakeets, camels, etc.

In the home, dogs are not permitted on the beds, chairs, couches, or blankets. If you are unable to prevent this, please bring (clean!) sheets or blankets from home to put over the couches, bedding, and pillows.

If it’s rainy or muddy outside, please throw a dog towel that you provide on the floor by the doors. While some dog- friendly properties provide these towels, please bring your own. Please do not use the towels provided at the property to clean or dry your pets.

Additional cleaning charges will apply for yard clean-up, excessive pet hair, or messes requiring additional carpet, upholstery, or linen cleaning.
Pets may not be left alone in the home unless you have them kenneled or are 110% certain there will be no disturbing barking, scratched doors, or stained carpets. If needed, local pet boarding is available at Waggy Tails Pet Center.

Please understand that we are an active recording studio. Both the studio clients and other visiting guests are looking for privacy and relaxation, and the engineers and musicians are looking for a quiet place to work. We ask that you ensure there is no excessive barking. If you leave your dog unattended in the room and your dog’s barking causes a disturbance amongst other guests, we reserve the right to enter the room and try to calm the dog down. If the barking noise cannot be brought under control, we reserve the right to ask you to vacate the property without refund.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 427 Mbps
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 221 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Dark Horse Recording is just 5 miles west of the historic town of Franklin

Meet your host

Superhost
484 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Robin Crow’s journey from struggling musician, to RCA recording artist, to best selling author and accomplished entrepreneur is an American success story. As a business leader, he is the founder and CEO of three successful companies in three different business sectors. Robin doesn’t just talk about business growth he lives it. He speaks from hard-won experience and has a deep knowledge of what it takes to perform at your highest level. He is the CEO of Dark Horse Recording, a scenic four-studio complex he built from the ground up. Now in its 24th year, Dark Horse has attracted some of the most celebrated artists in the world, such as Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Jeff Beck, Matchbox Twenty and countless others. In 2010, Crow founded Dark Horse Institute (DHI), an accredited, post secondary academy teaching Audio Engineering, Film Production and Music Business to young entrepreneurs. The programs have experienced explosive growth while offering dramatic solutions to the challenges faced by traditional schools. DHI accelerates the learning process in an affordable, experiential learning environment, and in the process is changing the way education is conducted. Their goal is to create the most compelling educational model
 of the 21st century. As an author, Robin has now written seven books, three of which have become best sellers. His highly acclaimed titles include Evolve or Die, Rock Solid Leadership, and Jump and the Net Will Appear. As a speaker, he has directly impacted the lives of millions through personal and television appearances. Robin has given thousands of presentations to a wide range of corporate and business audiences. Robin’s passion is to help people achieve true transformation; bye-bye discovering who they are, but by discovering who they can become. He has gained a deep reservoir of experience from 30 years in the trenches navigating his companies to sustained success. When not on the road, Robin divides his time between homes in Tennessee and Colorado where he enjoys throwing barbecues for his clients and friends, and spending time with this four children.

Robin is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Emily
  • Austin

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