While we certainly hope you'll stay with us when you're in Nashville, we wanted to put together a list of some of our favorite places to stay when life takes you to other places! All of these properties are either owned/operated by dear friends of ours, or places that we've stayed and had such a great time that we'd be remiss if we didn't tell you to stay there too! Happy travels wherever the road takes you! [P.S. We are not paid or perked for making these recommendations...just happy to connect good guests to great places to stay!]
You can also check out our "Friends Places We Recommend" wishlist on AirBnB for direct links to these as well as some additional amazing properties!
You can also check out our "Friends Places We Recommend" wishlist on AirBnB for direct links to these as well as some additional amazing properties!
TENNESSEE
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THE SWEET RETREAT AT PIGEON FORGE
Pigeon Forge, TN 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2 Guests We are so excited to introduce to you the sister property to The 12 South Carriage House! After years of looking and thinking and planning, we are beyond thrilled to introduce to you "The Sweet Retreat at Pigeon Forge." This cabin is located a mile off the parkway, 2 miles from Dolly Wood and only about 8 miles from the entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park. Featuring a hot tub on the back porch, king bed, full bath with soaking tub and rain shower, full kitchen, leather Pottery Barn sofa and the list goes on, this boutique bungalow will truly be your 'sweet retreat' to East Tennessee. |
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BEAR HILL CABIN
Townsend, TN 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 4 Guests This adorable cabin is located in East Tennessee near Smoky Mountain National Park in the quaint little town of Townsend. Neighborhood amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center and golf course. We haven't gotten to visit the property personally, but the owner has stayed at our 12 South Carriage House and remains a favorite guest of ours. If you're looking for something in East TN that is slightly larger than our Sweet Retreat, this is the spot! |
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CENTER HILL WAKE HOUSE
Smithville, TN 4 bedrooms + bunk loft, sleeps 12-14 When I worked in Women's Ministry full time, Faith Whatley was one of my all favorite people to work with. She is kind, professional, and the sort of person that makes you feel like the most important person in the world. She and her husband Jim just opened this fantastic place on Center Hill lake just a little outside Nashville and I've no doubt that they will host the same way they work and conduct their lives: with grace, attention to detail and kindness. Perfect for large family groups, you can rent by emailing or calling them directly (contact info is on the link if you click the property name above.) |
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THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT SUNNYSIDE
Nashville, TN Loft style w/Queen bed, twin daybed & full bath, 3 guests This adorable loft space is located just 2 blocks off 12 Avenue South in the heart of Nashville, TN. It is situated in the backyard of some of our dearest friends! We know you'll have an amazing stay at their beautiful Carriage House and enjoy relaxing in their adorable outdoor seating area. |
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OTHER STATES
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"Glen Rose"
Birmingham, AL 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 16 guests My friends Delaine and Travis have done it again with their third rental unit in Birmingham, AL. Catering to larger parties, this stunner has it's own beauty salon for bridal parties to get ready in, a karaoke stage and a whopping 12 beds across 5 bedrooms so everyone sleeps comfy at night. If you're getting married or really even just looking to travel with lots of friends, look no further than the GlenRose! |
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CRESTWOOD CASA
Birmingham, AL 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 8 Guests Some longtime friends of ours just listed their adorable home on AirBnB and we can't wait to stay there the next time we go through Birmingham. Located just a few minutes from the Birmingham Airport in a cozy neighborhood, this cute cottage is the perfect place to land for a weekend with friends! The hosts are no strangers to travel as they've spent years on the road as a flight attendant and a public speaker so they know what guests need to feel "at home" when they aren't at home. |
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HISTORIC IVYWILD COTTAGE
Colorado Springs, CO 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 4 guests If you're headed to Colorado Springs, we recommend this home owned and managed by the sweetest couple. It's close to nightlife and other happenings and as a realtor, the owner knows the area well and can even help you find your own permanent digs in the Springs if that's what you need! If you're just there for vacation, its centrally located to hiking and anything else you want to get out and see and do! |
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"BREAKAWAY RIDGE" LUXURY CABIN
Blue Ridge, GA 4 bedroom, 3 baths, 11 guests Some of our longest-time friends just had this incredible cabin built from the ground up. With mountain views from every bedroom and an outdoor space that belongs in a magazine, you'll be able to take advantage of the incredible mountain views any way you like. With a bunk room and plenty of game options, you'll be able to keep even the tiniest family members happy. What's not to love!? |
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THE GLASS HOUSE BOONE
Boone, NC Our creative, handy, entrepreneurial friend David and his wife built this beauty from the ground up themselves "in their free time" and taking the most incredible care to do everything to perfection. Everything is sustainable, recycled or organic...all the good things for the earth in one stunning space. |
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CASITA AMARILLO
Folly Beach, SC 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 4 guests When our family decided to take a beach vacation last summer, I spent hours mulling over hotel and short-term rental options and finally settled on this adorable casita available for rent via VRBO. I could not have been more delighted with the property and the hosts! It's clean and tidy and comes with everything you need including a wagon to haul all your stuff the beach! It's only a 2 block walk, but who wants to carry coolers and lawn chairs and sand toys and everything else that far? |
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FAMILY FRIENDLY BEACH CONDO
North Myrtle Beach, SC 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 12 Guests A girl I went to high-school with recently posted on her Facebook that her family had bought a beach condo they were planning to renovate and short-term rent. My interest was immediately piqued and I LOVED following along on her renovation update. The end product is absolutely stunning and looks like it fell out of a magazine. The condo building itself is right on the beach so you can head out the door and spend the day waterfront or enjoy the view from the deck if you need to just relax. Truly gorgeous and I can't wait to plan a trip! |
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OUTSIDE THE USA
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LA FORTUNA
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Choose from five eco-luxury suites that each sleep 2 adults with a private bathroom. My husband and I stayed in this amazing slice of Central American Heaven on a 2014 trip to Guatemala and I've been referring friends and strangers alike ever since. This eco-friendly establishment was built on a coffee farm purchased by a lovely Canadian couple and is an assortment of private bungalows that dot the hillside overlooking Lake Atitlan. Since our visit they have added several new bungalows and completed construction on their restaurant/central lobby structure. We can't wait to return! |
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