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Charming Bunkhouse / Private Porch / Double Shower
Franklin, TN

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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Experience!
As an amateur musician, and with my daughter learning to become a sound technician and producer, our stay at Dark Horse Studios was truly remarkable. The tour of the studios was captivating, and the staff's kindness made the experience even more enjoyable. Justin and Austin were exceptional hosts, with Justin providing valuable insights into the music industry and inspiring my daughter to pursue her musical career aspirations. Our time at Dark Horse Studios was nothing short of amazing - a place that is unique, eclectic, creative, and truly inspirational. We simply loved our time at the Dark Horse!!! For any artist, this is an opportunity that cannot be missed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Dark Horse Recording Studio!
My wife and I had a great time in Franklin staying at the Dark Horse Recording Studio! Stayed in the bunkhouse and just loved it. Austin was very friendly and helpful. We brought our dog Cooper and it was a great place for a dog lots of land for him to roam and explore. We meet Robin the owner who was also very friendly and nice. Such a neat setting not one you find very often. Would recommend to anyone for a great get away from the ordinary! Thanks Dark Horse team we loved it! Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
The dark horse was exactly what I was, hoping for, and exceeded my expectations! Minutes away from downtown Franklin, the owner and staff live on the property and were excellent! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Addy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great Vrbo experience
I am always looking for unusual places to stay other than the big hotel chains. My experiences this year vacation traveling staying in Vrbo homes and in this case at a recording studio where great musicians have recorded was a wonderful opportunity. Set in country settings away from big crowds and cities I was not disappointed…check out the website for Dark Horse in Franklin Tn
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful place
The property is beautiful and very peaceful. We loved having a cup of coffee on our private porch in the morning. Communication with manager Robin was a great! We really enjoyed touring the studio spaces and having musicians around. The town of Franklin is nearby and so charming! Nashville is also within striking distance. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Everything about this place was so amazing. Plan my next booking already! Friendly for Uber pickups too going downtown Nashville.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

erin s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome retreat in Franklin
The property is super cool and a totally different experience. Our 5 year old loved the bunk beds in the bunkhouse room. The walkout porch allowed us to drink coffee outside and watch out little boy play in the yard. We could definitely hear music coming from the studio above on Friday night, but it was welcomed and enjoyed!! Robin was a gracious and friendly host and we look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

CM P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Truly the most amazing and beautiful place and property we have stayed at in TN. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanted the Nashville Experience
Perfect place to recant family stories, go for morning walks, and listen to the next hit be recorded.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S., Florence

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Getaway
The venue is a unique and rustic structure in a quiet and secluded area. Touring the grounds and the recording studio was an added pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
Took my Mother and Brother here for my Mother's 79th Birthday. Outside of all the stairs for her it was a great experience and just the time away we all needed. I would love to come back with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
We had fun and felt welcome here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
I was looking for a place to get away with my sons and be able to bring my dog. This property was perfect! We were made to feel welcome and at home the entire time. An eclectic, unique property and experience. Very clean. Short drive to downtown franklin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kurtis H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Almost Great
I think I just prefer a bit more cleanliness. There were about ten hand towels on the sink for us to wash our faces or dry our hands with standing mold on them. There were cobwebs & tons of dust on all of the dirty vents and mildew on the shower heads. Communication was VIP level, and the location was perfect, but the room conditions were less than ideal. Music playing at night was not really a problem, but there were so many cars one night that left us without a spot to park. There were plenty of pros but also plenty of cons for what was an expensive night's sleep. If this stay was $150 per night, it would make sense. I think we are just in the 3 star range.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay in Franklin, TN
Thank you Robin and everyone at Dark Horse for providing us with a truly unique experience during our stay in Franklin. We enjoyed the beautiful property and learning about the history of the Dark Horse Studio. Robin and the entire staff were very hospitable and ensured we enjoyed our stay at their property. Thank you again. We look forward to staying with you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Relaxing
Great 3 day getaway. Easiest VRBO ever. Robin, Emilee and the staff are amazing . The location is secluded yet close to historic Franklin. The area is beautiful, and the Dark Horse architecture is worth a visit. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great facility and people
Just loved the facility but what made the place even better were the staff and people there. Just great to work with and a pleasure to do business with as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Girls Weekend
This property is amazing, beautiful, and incredibly open and accommodating. We enjoyed communicating with and meeting Emilee, the manager, who gave us a full tour of the studio and property. The location feels like a remote getaway, but if very close to lots of sites, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Karen G., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location, lovely setting
Peaceful place not far from town - very pretty and not too remote. The "bunk house" is really just a hotel room so the name threw me a little. The room is nicely appointed and reminded me of Wolf Lodge accommodations. The bunks are not uncomfortable, but they are indeed bunks so be ready for that. There was a nice porch where I spent some time reading and enjoying watching my dog play on the property. When I arrived, I had just spent 3-4 really difficult days moving boxes and such - I was not in great shape physically and realized on arrival that both the possible paths to my room were somewhat difficult. A truly tiny woman took all my bags and belongings to my room for me. If she hadn't, I might have just slept in the car I was so exhausted, but she was so very kind (not to mention strong!) and provided this help at the exact right moment. Thank you!! There are coffee fixings in the room, but the kitchen is actually down the hall in a shared area. This was a nice, quiet place to hang out for a few days while our home was being shown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslee L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Respite
Beautiful part of the country and great hospitality. Unusual setting being within an active recording studio. Can't wait to try the Cottage the next time I am in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! So beautiful!
This was my second stay at Blackhorse, and won't be our last! It's a stunning property, and there's so much music and adventure to soak in. Definitely a must see!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
My wife, daugher (11) and I enjoyed this amazing property during a stay that required us to be in downtown Mashville for a week long event. The day we arrived there was a snowstorm which added to the fun. Robin is a wonderful host and the property is simply amazing. The Bunkhouse fit our needs perfectly and we loved staying there and hope to do so again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! Unique and interesting
I cannot say enough great things about our stay at the Darkhorse Bunkhouse. Emilee, our contact was so kind, friendly and helpful. The whole process was really easy and comfortable. Such a cool place to see and convenient place for us and our two puppies. There is always some kind of music happening. It is a recording studio and has such a great, low key vibe. It's not intrusive at all, just a cool background. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and charming
Magical. Not your usual VRBO rental! Everyone very friendly, highly recommended if you don’t mind coming and going with other people who are there to record and learn, as the main building (where the bunk room is) is an active recording studio.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally Enjoyed
Place was secluded but close enough to Franklin so that it wasn't a problem to go out for dinner, etc. Emilee and her staff were very accommodating including a tour of the premises and the recording studios. We stayed in the bunkhouse and the bunk beds were comfortable and plenty big enough for adults. The bathroom in the bunkhouse is worth the price of admission. Grounds are beautiful; we enjoyed sitting outside on the porch with blankets and sipping wine as we reminiced about our day in the area. There's something pretty cool about staying at a place where Taylor, Dolly, Reba, Keith, etc. recorded albums.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of a kind!!
Absolutely stunning property, amazing staff, the location and property itself is indescribably beautiful! Can't wait for it next stay!! LOVE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C., Slidell, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Good customer serive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
The most relaxing place!! If you love music this is the spot! We woke up to saxophones & coffee which is incredible. I highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alix L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay with Excellent Property Manager
My son and I needed a place to stay while our home was being renovated. It was a very "out of the box" location and I was kind of nervous at first. However, we had the best time. The Property Mgr, Emilee, was so helpful and quick to respond. It was also really cool for my son to be able to see and hear some of the recording sessions taking place at the studio. Its an experience you wouldn't find elsewhere. The actual bunkhouse was super cool and we never heard a peep from anybody when we were hanging out in our space. Its conveniently located near Nashville, Leipers Fork, and Franklin.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F., Chicago, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Beautiful property, incredible space, caring property management!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Monrovia, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great location
We flew into Nashville for a concert and we’re looking for a place to stay near Franklin to be outside the city and enjoy some quiet. The location and setting are beautiful. The staff were wonderful and the space was comfortable.. We moved our time at Dark Horse and look forward to coming back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness
great relaxing place to stay
would stay there again. Quiet relaxing and charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique!
What a unique experience! I was originally going with my teenagers and thought it would be a fun experience to stay in an active and well-known recording studio environment as I show them the Nashville area. Unfortunately, my kids had unexpected assignments due in an already challenging academic year and did not want to risk not completing things in a timely manner. So I went on my own, and my experience at this venue absolutely ensures I will bring my kids back another time to experience it for themselves! The whole property is just beautiful, peaceful and interesting. Robin could not have been more accommodating and accessible. Everything you need is there and if it isn’t obvious, just ask! It is a bustling environment, so bear that in mind. I found it charming and familiar, as I used to work in the industry. I wouldn’t call it disruptive or loud at all—just that it is a working studio and you breathe in the sense that creative and wonderful things are happening around you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renae W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and Beautiful
Beautiful, secluded property and unique stay. It was the perfect place to celebrate my daughter's birthday as she is a music enthusiast. Emilee greeted us upon arrival and was helpful to any needs or questions that we had during our stay. We will definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J., Zionsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique property southern hospitality
Robin made our stay easy and comfortable. We loved the unique look and feel of the property and were made to feel at home. We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country setting
Loved the uniqueness of the location, the privacy and quiet country setting! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
I had a wonderful three night stay at the Dark Horse Recording Studio property. Robin was a great host and vey responsive. The property is so unique and gorgeous. Location is very close to downtown Franklin - which I explored during the day. My evenings were spent on the porch reading, watching fireflies and listening to the music that surrounded me. I was so relaxed and am really looking forward to a return visit. Thank you, Robin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip get away
The Bunk House at Dark Horse Studio was a great getaway spot for our recent girls trip. The Bunk House had everything the four of us needed to enjoy our long weekend. We enjoyed visiting with the students and interns while we were there. They shared a lot of history of the property and their music industry education courses. The property was beautiful and peaceful. Our private porch and the crow’s nest were amazing to sit and enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails. We were close enough to downtown Franklin that we drove into town for our meals, but could have easily prepared anything we needed or wanted in the kitchen of the Bunk House quarters. The staff at Dark Horse was incredibly helpful and went out of their way to get us anything we needed. Even a forgotten hairdryer! Thanks Wayne and Nicole! ;) We are so glad we stumbled upon Dark Horse. Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David C., Pascagoula, MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cool place
The bunkhouse is part of a functioning recording studio with classes for music students. We were in town for a music festival so it seemed appropriate. The grounds are beautiful and at your disposal. Robin, Wayne and the students were very attentive and made our stay very pleasant. Will definitely look here first the next time I need accommodations in Franklin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
You were an awesome guest David, and several of the interns couldn't stop talking about how cool you guys were, so you definitely added to the vibe in the studio this weekend. Looking forward to next time!

10/10 Excellent

susi t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmingly lovely country retreat
Marvelous hospitality! Everyone we meet were filled with friendly smiles. Accommodations are excellent! Comforting bed, fabulous bathrooms, great temperature, kitchen, grounds, outside seating & much more. You will fill renewed from staying here. Loved it & looking forward to going again. 😍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019