On our long drive to this property, we were contacted by manager Kyle, who informed us that a 500-year flood had just hit the area the night before. Kyle (who was in California, several time zones earlier than ours) created an alternate plan for us should the property be affected by Franklin’s sewage system challenge. Fortunately, the property—and most of the town—was fine. We found the home to be spacious enough for us four adults and the toddler—and that beautiful screened-in porch came in handy when some of our North Carolina family showed up to surprise us for our 25th anniversary. (They rented a place down the street.) There were two double beds in the third bedroom, and a sofa in the living room, so a larger family would be comfortable as well. The dining room became a playroom and was ample space for the meals on chilly nights. (And our daughter surprised us by hiring a chef for our anniversary dinner—Chef loved the well-laid out and appointed kitchen!)
The bathrooms were nicely updated and the master one quite spacious, and the location was a lovely ten-minute walk from downtown. Pinkerton Park, very close by, was endless fun for the kids and also has a fascinating Civil War earthworks. We were 30 minutes from Lake Radnor and Cheekwood, our favorite destinations, and Nashville is maybe 40 minutes away so day trips were a breeze.
Kyle continued to check in and was always available during our four-day stay. His automated instructions for clean-up were friendly and clear, and he also handled an overpayment promptly. This was our best VRBO experience, and Kyle deserves a sixth star for grace under pressure as he handled the suspense about possible flood damage from across the country. We had a thoroughly enjoyable anniversary celebration—topped off not only by our surprise party, but the news received on that front porch that we will be welcoming a grandson in October!