The best of both worlds

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Goodlettsville, TN

Rivergate Mall7 min drive
Opry Mills19 min drive
Grand Ole Opry21 min drive
Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come enjoy "The best of both worlds". After filling your day with the action of the city retreat to the fresh country air and serenity of this chalet style home, relax on the 1000 square foot deck and take in the best view in town! Sitting on a 63 acre private gated farm on the outskirts of Nashville in the town of Goodlettsville, home of the little league baseball champions of 2012. We are within walking distance of the largest antique district in Tennessee. Rivergate mall, grocery stores and every desired restaurant, historic landmark or shopping experience awaits you within a 5 mile radius. Named after my beloved black and white paint horse "Valentino" who lived to the ripe old age of 30 and reigned over these acres till early 2013. Newly remodeled "Valentino's retreat was once the "early days" home of the iconic Kris Kristofferson. It is loaded with all the comforts of home and some extras! The decor celebrates the spirit of Nashville with music business memorabilia that is from the owner Dana's personal collection. It is 13 miles from downtown Nashville. This is a peaceful place for a relaxing get away it is NOT A PARTY HOUSE.

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Dana McVicker

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a place to get away from the noise. We are close to the down town Nashville action but a retreat when you are ready to leave the action behind and relax. If you are looking for a party house this would NOT be it. We do not have a cleaning fee and because of that we just ask that you leave things as you found them. Although you are not required to do the laundry. Leave that to us.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Goodlettsville

This holiday home is located in Goodlettsville. Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Broadway and Opry Mills. Johnny Cash Museum and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are not to be missed. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Goodlettsville, TN

What's nearby

Rivergate Mall - 7 min drive
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - 18 min drive
Opryland Hotel Gardens - 19 min drive
Opry Mills - 19 min drive
Grand Ole Opry - 21 min drive

Getting around

Nashville Riverfront Station - 20 min drive
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 4 min drive
Waffle House - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The best of both worlds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The best of both worlds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The best of both worlds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The best of both worlds located?

Situated in Goodlettsville, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Manskers Station, Historic Mansker's Station Frontier Life Center and Rivergate Mall. Amqui Station and Visitors Center and TriStar Skyline Madison Campus are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Blackpool , United Kingdom

9 May 2018

Fabulous cottage in beautiful surroundings. Ideal location for visiting Nashville.

The cottage was beautifully furnished and we enjoyed total peace and quiet for 5 nights. The deck was lovely to sit out on although the weather wasn’t great for most of our stay. Nashville is 20 minutes drive away so we were above to visit and then escape back to our retreat. Jay recommended a local Thai restaurant which we thoroughly enjoyed. We liked seeing the donkeys and the cattle every time we went out and hearing the birds tweeting. Totally peaceful. I can’t honestly fault anything and we would love to return. Dana and Jay made the whole experience pleasurable and Goodlettsville made us very welcome.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

24 Apr 2024

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

Nashville getaway

We visited Nashville and surrounding area and loved having a quiet place to escape in the evenings. The cottage was clean, quiet, quaint and comfortable. We enjoyed a variety of birds, deer and wild turkeys. We especially enjoyed being greeted each day by Jill and Mozart, the rescue donkey and miniature horse. Dana was a great host and was very responsive to our questions. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

12 Apr 2024

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

Quiet and Peaceful Retreat

We had an amazing stay at this property. It was a great place to come back to after going to Nashville for the day or antiquing in the nearby town. The host was helpful and responsive with any questions we had. We also loved meeting Jill and Mozart (Donkey and Mini Horse). We would highly recommend and would stay here again if we are visiting the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

10 Mar 2024

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

Quiet retreat

We enjoyed our brief stay at this little cottage. It’s a beautiful setting on a quiet farm.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie P.

11 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful property

The cottage and land were beautiful. It’s close to restaurants, and secluded at the same time. The mini pony and donkey came up to us when they saw we were out. The bathtub was great! The bed reminded me of the memory foam mattress we have at home. The place is decorated nicely and feels comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dana McVicker

Dana has lived in Goodlettsville for over 45 years. She has been in the Music industry for most of her life. Dana was a recording artist on Capitol records and Warner Bro's in the 80's and 90's.

What makes this property unique

This 63 acre gated farm has the best view in town! As you sit on the 1000 sq ft deck you overlook the city of Goodlettsville. From the deck you also have a nice view of our pond located here on the farm. Our lovey little equine Mozart the miniature horse and Jill the miniature donkey will greet you (watch them they'll try and charm you out of a slice of apple or carrot!) The wild life is an added bonus!