Our son lives in Nashville so we visit frequently; our usual place was rented and we found Elena's (this) home. For perspective I should also say that I have been a VRBO host for 13 years as well as a VRBO guest domestically and internationally..
So when I say that this was the most perfect experience we've ever had, and the best place we've ever rented, I say it from experience.
When you arrive at the front gates you realize that you have been taken back in time to a calmer, elegant time in US history. (Yes this is on the national registry). The garden that greets you leads you to a warm porch with sitting chairs and a 2 person swing and you don't even feel the need to go inside. But, once you do, the comfortable sitting rooms at the entrance and to both the right and left just make you feel at home, not as a visitor but really at home. Did I mention the 4 sided fireplace?
the kitchen has every modern convenience but is just as warm as the sitting rooms.... but it leads to a screened in 3 season, 3 sided porch with delightful cross vent. The colors so soothing.
At this point, Elena's home gets an A+, but wait... the screen porch opens out onto a rear patio garden, which is fenced in from the street but again has chairs, garden. Patio is capped off with a babbling man made stream with, of course, little fishes.
Unlike most Nashville homes, plenty of parking. High speed Wi-Fi and flat screen TV with full Comcast service.
We really made ourselves to home, inviting my son, his girlfriend, my other son, nephews, etc. Everyone was supremely impressed as well.
I texted Elena after the first day and told her - I'm never leaving, so don't think of coming home.
A bargain at twice the price.
