Extraordinary Manor at Dark Horse Estate

Entire home in Franklin, Tennessee

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 7 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 8.5 baths
Hosted by Robin
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Welcome to The Manor, and the private world of Dark Horse.

*The Manor has a 2 night minimum unless otherwise approved*

**The Manor has a maximum of 18 guests. For larger groups, please inquire.**

Take a deep breath and reconnect to your creative senses. Dark Horse Estate is not simply a luxury resort, it’s an experience where you can envision, dream and be inspired.

Great for: corporate meetings – yoga workshops – reunions – songwriting camps, and other creative gatherings.

The space
Dark Horse Estate is gracefully set in the rolling hills of Tennessee, just 5 miles west from Franklin’s historic town square and 25 minutes from downtown Nashville. Beautiful sunsets and lush mystic landscapes make this private sanctuary an exclusive destination.

This sprawling 14,000 sq. ft. mansion can accommodate 18 overnight guests. As you enter the foyer, you’ll be greeted by a 34-foot fireplace along with a beautiful grand piano. The Manor boasts seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, three kitchens, multiple living areas, a billiard room, library, media room, and party barn.

On the other side of the property, you’ll find a large timber frame structure housing three recording studios which have become home to many of the most celebrated artists in the world. Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Alice in Chains, Tim McGraw, Korn, Matchbox 20, Carrie Underwood, and Neil Diamond are just a few of the artists who call Dark Horse home. So... during your stay you’ll find yourself among very good company!

Guest access
You and your party will have the entire home to yourselves.

Other things to note
**The Manor has a 2 night minimum unless otherwise approved.**

**All events and gatherings must be approved with an accurate guest count. Gatherings exceeding 18 guests without prior approval may be canceled without a refund.

If you still need more space, we have two additional apartments on the property. The Bunkhouse and the Gatehouse can sleep four guests each.

The Gatehouse (Sleeps 3)
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The Bunkhouse (Sleeps 4)
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Please carefully review HOUSE RULES in the Rules section of this Airbnb listing. This includes pet policies, property policies, etc. And please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

*We allow dogs, but no other pets (cats, birds, etc.)*

PET POLICY:

We love dogs! We strive to keep our pet friendly homes just that, pet friendly!... by asking our guests to be conscientious about the impact their four-legged friend is having on the home, the property, and the neighbors.

OF PET OWNERS, WE ASK:

A one-time, non-refundable $75 fee per pet for four legged guests. This fee goes toward helping homeowners with the inevitable repairs needed for cumulative pet-wear-and-tear on their home. This is a cash fee, payable upon arrival.

We accept guests of the canine persuasion only ~ sorry, no feline friends, zebras, ferrets, parakeets, camels, etc.

In the home, dogs are not permitted on the beds, chairs, couches, or blankets. If you are unable to prevent this, please bring (clean!) sheets or blankets from home to put over the couches, bedding, and pillows.

If it’s rainy or muddy outside, please throw a dog towel that you provide on the floor by the doors. While some dog- friendly properties provide these towels, please bring your own. Please do not use the towels provided at the property to clean or dry your pets.

Additional cleaning charges will apply for yard clean-up, excessive pet hair, or messes requiring additional carpet, upholstery, or linen cleaning.
Pets may not be left alone in the home unless you have them kenneled or are 110% certain there will be no disturbing barking, scratched doors, or stained carpets. If needed, local pet boarding is available at Waggy Tails Pet Center.

Please understand that we are an active recording studio. Both the studio clients and other visiting guests are looking for privacy and relaxation, and the engineers and musicians are looking for a quiet place to work. We ask that you ensure there is no excessive barking. If you leave your dog unattended in the room and your dog’s barking causes a disturbance amongst other guests, we reserve the right to enter the room and try to calm the dog down. If the barking noise cannot be brought under control, we reserve the right to ask you to vacate the property without refund.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Superhost
404 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Robin Crow’s journey from struggling musician, to RCA recording artist, to best selling author and accomplished entrepreneur is an American success story. As a business leader, he is the founder and CEO of three successful companies in three different business sectors. Robin doesn’t just talk about business growth he lives it. He speaks from hard-won experience and has a deep knowledge of what it takes to perform at your highest level. He is the CEO of Dark Horse Recording, a scenic four-studio complex he built from the ground up. Now in its 24th year, Dark Horse has attracted some of the most celebrated artists in the world, such as Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Jeff Beck, Matchbox Twenty and countless others. In 2010, Crow founded Dark Horse Institute (DHI), an accredited, post secondary academy teaching Audio Engineering, Film Production and Music Business to young entrepreneurs. The programs have experienced explosive growth while offering dramatic solutions to the challenges faced by traditional schools. DHI accelerates the learning process in an affordable, experiential learning environment, and in the process is changing the way education is conducted. Their goal is to create the most compelling educational model
 of the 21st century. As an author, Robin has now written seven books, three of which have become best sellers. His highly acclaimed titles include Evolve or Die, Rock Solid Leadership, and Jump and the Net Will Appear. As a speaker, he has directly impacted the lives of millions through personal and television appearances. Robin has given thousands of presentations to a wide range of corporate and business audiences. Robin’s passion is to help people achieve true transformation; bye-bye discovering who they are, but by discovering who they can become. He has gained a deep reservoir of experience from 30 years in the trenches navigating his companies to sustained success. When not on the road, Robin divides his time between homes in Tennessee and Colorado where he enjoys throwing barbecues for his clients and friends, and spending time with this four children.

Robin is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Austin

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
Pets allowed

Safety & property

Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy