Luxury Historic Estate with Pool & Hot Tub

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 144300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Hot tub
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Smyrna, TN

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
‪3 min drive‬
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
‪8 min drive‬
Nashville Superspeedway
‪17 min drive‬
Smyrna, TN (MQY)
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 (Main House)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main House)

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3 ( Main House)

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4 (Guest House)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 (Guest House)

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Idler’s Retreat, also known as the Dillon-Tucker-Cheney House, a rare jewel in Middle TN, is situated in the Front Street District in Smyrna. Built in 1865, much of the original structure, flooring, and doors and hardware remain. This inviting home will always be remembered as a haven to scores of brilliant minds, who convened together to make the world a better place.

This beautiful, historic estate features a main house with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, guest house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and an olympic size swimming pool. Both homes have been fully remodeled with a modern decor design.

MAIN HOUSE
Master Bedroom 1:
1 King Bed
Guest Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds
Guest Bedroom 3: 2 Queen Beds

GUEST HOUSE
Main Floor: 1 King Bed
Loft: 2 Twin Beds

•Screened-in Porch
•High-Speed Wi-Fi
•Free Private Parking
•36" Blackstone Griddle
•Chef’s Kitchen
•Game Room w/ Air Hockey Table
•Premium Linens
•5 Smart TVs (master bedroom, main and guest house living rooms, game room, upstairs lounge area)
•Keurig w/ Coffee Bar in each house
•Balcony w/ Gas Fire pit
•Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration

If you are a fan of large family dinners, the dining room features an elegant 11-foot table to seat 12. There are also two additional dining tables located in the kitchen to seat 8 additional guests.

Three bedrooms are located in the main house. Two bedrooms are located in the guest house.

Enjoy the Olympic size swimming pool from May - September.

Downtown Nashville: 23 miles

EARLY CHECK-IN
I absolutely wish we could offer an early check-in! However, this is a large property that takes between 6-10 hours to prepare for the next guest after someone checks out. It usually is not ready until right at 5 PM. We will always let you know if it does happen to be ready any earlier. The ONLY way to guarantee early access will be to book the night before your reservation.

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Savannah

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO EVENTS - The following items are not permitted for any gathering: confetti, glitter, adhesives.

Absolutely NO SMOKING Absolutely NO PETS are allowed. If you arrive with a pet, your door code will be deactivated and reservation will be cancelled.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Smyrna

Smyrna is home to this holiday home. Sam Davis Home and Museum and Stones River National Battlefield are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Hunter State Park and Volunteer Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nashville Superspeedway or Murphy Athletic Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.

Smyrna, TN

What's nearby

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Sam Davis Home and Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Nashville Superspeedway - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
Nashville Shores Waterpark - 31 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

Nashville Donelson Station - 26 min drive
Smyrna, TN (MQY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Chicago Express - ‬5 min drive
‪Waffle House - ‬4 min drive
‪Juicy Seafood II - SMY - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Historic Estate with Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Historic Estate with Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Historic Estate with Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Historic Estate with Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Historic Estate with Pool & Hot Tub located?

Situated in Smyrna, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smyrna Golf Course, Sam Davis Home and Museum and Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center. Volunteer Park is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

22 Mar 2025

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

Spring Break on Historic Estate

Beautiful historic 1865 home with tasteful modern touches. Huge rooms. Comfy beds with quality linens. Very private. Awesome kitchen with commercial-style oven. Very well stocked with coffee/tea bar, cookware, etc. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

13 Oct 2024

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

Loved this house

Everything was clean and very accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SaraBeth and Nelson S.

5 Sept 2024

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

Great stay

House was beautiful and clean. Used it as a intimate bachelorette weekend and it was wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nellie D.

29 Dec 2024

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

Wedding Weekend

My son got married in Nashvile so we all decided to have our family get together the same wekkend. We had a wondertime. The house was gorgeous. It had all the amenities we needed. Very spacious. Everything about the he was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah C.

8 Aug 2024

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

Excellent Stay!

We loved this property! It was charming and clean. It had the perfect amount of space for the 10 of us, and it was conveniently located not too far outside of Nashville. The kitchen was well stocked and all of the extra small perks were much appreciated. It really had everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M.

12 Feb 2024

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

Nice property

Very nice property. That was kept up well & was very clean. We all enjoyed our stay at this location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan k., asheville, nc

8 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful!

Really enjoyed our stay! We loved how they kept charm of the historical house, but with modern conveniences. We have stayed in many short-term-rentals and I can say this one was the cleanest one we've seen!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

6 Jul 2024

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

Family Getaway

This historic house was a great place for our family of 12 to be together. The large pool was a great addition to the stay. The house was very clean and equipped to feed a large crowd. We were even able to watch the fireworks from the back yard. I would recommend this home to friends.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey K.

24 Jul 2023

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

Best host!

Such a wonderful time, in such a gorgeous house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelina G.

30 May 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a large group of people, the property was large enough to still have peace and quiet.The bedrooms were very comfortable and everything was centrally located to the property. The pool was a plus and well enjoyed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janetmarie K.

21 Aug 2023

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

A beautiful home

My friends, family, and I had an amazing time at Idlers Retreat! The home is absolutely breathtaking and we all enjoyed the pool very much. The location of this home was also perfect for us to get to downtown Nashville as needed. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adina C.

3 May 2023

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

Historic Property

The property gives a historic vibe that we wish we knew. It was perfectly modern and rustic.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

29 Oct 2023

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

Family Tough Mudder 2023

Perfect location and accommodations for our trip and beautiful property. Hosts are nice and responsive. We were all adults for our trip. I would not recommend for young kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea G.

28 Aug 2023

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

The perfect stay!

I had my bachelorette party here. It is such a gorgeous home. It fit me and my 13 friends perfectly/comfortably. The pool is a big plus. The place was clean, the host was super nice and helpful through the whole experience. Would definitely recommend and would stay again. We didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

5 Jun 2024

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

Work Retreat

We were a group of 10 co-workers having a summer retreat. It was nice to be able to get work done at the huge nice table and then take a break in the pool and hot tub. We had 6 people in the hot tub so it lost a lot of water but the owners came out and got it going again. They were very friendly!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

5 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful Historic Home

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful historic estate! The property is very well kept, including the large swimming pool. It felt very clean and was the perfect size for my family's vacation (12 adults and 2 children under 3). The linens and appliances are all high quality which was a very nice extra. The hosts were great to deal with and replied quickly. I would absolutely reccommend this house!! Thanks so much Savannah for hosting us!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie M., Greeneville, TN

8 Jul 2023

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

Beautiful Home for our Family Gathering

We celebrated family birthdays all week in this very comfortable house. We had 8 adults and 2 children and there was more than enough room for everyone. The kitchen is fantastic and we enjoyed cooking our meals on the wonderful gas stove. The dining room had more than enough room for all of us to sit and eat together. The pool was amazing! The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We couldn’t have asked for a better visit! Thanks for sharing your fantastic property!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

25 May 2023

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

Estate in the Suburbs

You could feel the history of this home. The old wooden floors, large spiraling staircase. But it had all the amenities of a new home. We had 14 people stay the weekend and never felt crowded. The shower and toilet in each bedroom was a perfect addition and made getting ready so easy. The location is fair, not too far from Nashville and downtown tucked into a suburb. The host was great and very responsive to questions.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

25 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful place. Owners are very responsive.

Small issue with the water. Owner came to the house, himself, with the Utility Company, in record time, in the rain, and supervised the resolution himself. BTW, it was the utility company’s fault, but the owner made sure it was fixed, and followed up with me before he left.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

heidi m.

23 Jun 2023

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

My Family Loved Staying Here!

My family and I stayed here over a long weekend to participate and celebrate my cousin's wedding. All of my family members expressed deep appreciation for having this wonderful home to gather, share meals, hang out at the pool, sit in nature, play games, cook together in the large kitchen, and be located close to the freeway in order to have access to may other parts of the Nashville greater area. My 70 year old mother enjoyed having a couple of stairs to climb in order to stay in the second home with a large and comfortable bed. We had so much fun and experienced so much love because there was enough space to for all of us to just be together! Thank you Savannah! Thank you to your husband as well!!! You responded immediately to any questions or requests we had. You are wonderful hosts!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 (Main House)

Bedroom 2 (Main House)

Bedroom 3 ( Main House)

Bedroom 4 (Guest House)

Bedroom 5 (Guest House)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

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