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Porchland Cottage -PRACTICALLY NEW HOUSE with Countryside view -pet friendly

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A dining area with a dark wooden table, white chairs, and a decorative wall with a vintage-style painting.
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, leading to a kitchen area with a stainless steel refrigerator and a trash can.
A room with a wooden wall, a round table with books, a stool, and a wall-mounted painting.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, a covered porch, and a small front yard.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a grey sofa in the living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Portland, TN
  • Place, Sumner County Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Triple Creek Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Hickory Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gallatin

Located in Gallatin, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Gallatin Public Square and Sumner County Museum. .This vacation home is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Triple Creek Park and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Sumner Regional Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Sumner County Museum - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Gallatin Public Square - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Triple Creek Park - 12 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Volunteer State Community College - 13 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Old Hickory Lake - 13 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Lebanon Martha Station - 27 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Top Hog BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smoke House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪BP - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Porchland Cottage -PRACTICALLY NEW HOUSE with Countryside view -pet friendly

Porchland Cottage is a hillside retreat featuring views of the countryside with large porches & is the perfect place for a get-away or visiting the Nashville area. The cottage is brand new-extremely clean-8 min to town-40 min to Nashville and only 8 miles to Sumner Regional Med Center.

Located on the hillside of historic South Tunnel railroad & close to neighboring Gallatin, one of the most haunted cities in TN. The land was occupied during the civil war by Union soldiers and has an area that is considered “The Fort”, although no structure exists.
The space
*Private home with 3 comfortable bedrooms featuring 2 queen and 2 full size (double) beds.
*All beds have gel infused memory foam mattresses for a cooling luxury sleep.
*Master bedroom has its own private bath.
*All bedrooms have full size mirrors to let you check out your look...especially if headed off to one of the local wedding venues.
*All bedrooms have linens and comforters/quilts and pillows provided along with additional linens.
*Bathrooms have plenty of cushy towels to ensure you never run out! Master bedroom has an attached en-suite with tile shower. Upstairs bathroom has a tub/shower combo.
*A comfortable sofa in the living room sleeps an additional guest, if necessary.
*All TV’s are smart with Roku that has connections to Netflix, Amazon, etc.
*Hi speed Wifi/internet access available (1 gig)
*Washer and dryer provided with laundry pods and dryer sheets.
*Full kitchen with all your cooking necessities including a Keurig and regular coffee maker with filters, blender, mixer and slow cooker too!
*Children's dishes and plastic cups are provided.
*Gas grill with extra propane tank and cooking utensils provided.
*Enjoy the outdoors with a fire pit that includes 6 Adirondack chairs and natural log stools/side tables that can also be used for extra seating.
* A pack and play and safety gate are provided for children.
*Porches come furnished with plenty of sitting/rocking chairs for added relaxation and wildlife watching. Rabbits, squirrels, turkey and deer are a common site!

*If bringing pets, a small fee for up to 2 pets is $30/night and is included in your price breakdown. If you desire to bring more than two pets, you must get pre-approval from the host before booking.
Other things to note: insect spray is recommended in the summer time. We also have another property on the same road called Polly’s Place and another one 7 miles away in Gallatin called Hancock House. Check it out!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave grill uncovered IF used during your stay. This alerts the housekeeper to clean it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

For more than 1 pet, contact owner before booking. Pet fee is per night per pet

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $20/pet/night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Porchland Cottage -PRACTICALLY NEW HOUSE with Countryside view -pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfortable beds, quick response from host with questions and problems, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. It was a very cute and comfortable home with a peaceful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the stay here, we had everything we needed right at our fingertips. A very nice place tucked away from the hussle and bussle of everything but close enough to get to quickly. I do recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This place is so cute, clean, and comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean home. Thank you for a beautiful place to stay during our visit to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving getaway

Our family had a wonderful stay over the holiday!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in a special, quiet and lovely place. Everyone loved their stay and loved the history of South Tunnel. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home for our girls trip!

Loved this little jewel of a home tucked away in the hills of TN! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in the country. Simple and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Everything was beyond what we could ask for..lots of room,could have our dogs with us and plenty of parking
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place. Clean and comfortable. Has all the amenities you need. Dorothy is quick to respond to any questions. Just an excellent experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It truly was absolutely so peaceful, and we will be renting from the host again

So relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porchland Cottage was great!

We enjoyed our stay so much! The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our family. It was very easy to communicate with the host too. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful

very clean, nice and quiet, wonderful location. great people to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

Quiet country home , newly refurbished, nicely decorated. No complaints , would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for memories

We took our family of 6 here to enjoy an extended weekend. The large yard was ideal for the kids to play in and allowed the parents to relax and take it all in. Recommend 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful stay during a loss of a loved one

Best VRBO I’ve stayed. They thought of everything. Super clean and a great place. Will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rodeo Field Trip

This was the perfect place for family attend the Nashville rodeo. Very comfortable beds, well stocked with anything you might need and decorated so perfectly. Will definitely stau again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porchland is a excellent place to stay

It was the most beautiful place and the scenery was amazing. So relaxing and felt right at home. Everything you need to stay away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Very nice set up here. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The porch and the property truly made it is peaceful and relaxing as we had a getaway for my 30th birthday. Couldn’t recommend this property more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the stay!

Immediate impression was a cute, well presented house. It was clean and well laid out. We loved the porches and sat on the side porch every afternoon after our travels. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home Away from Home

We celebrated Christmas as the Porchland property and it was perfect. This home is not only warm and inviting, it was even decorated for the Holiday. We enjoyed our time in Tennessee and would highly recommend this sweet home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Softball Tournament

Our stay was absolutely perfect. The house was exactly as the pictures. Warm, welcoming, and felt just like home. It was so wonderful to come “home”, have dinner and relax, shopping was easy to get to and downtown Nashville was a 30 minute ride.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025