We absolutely loved our stay at Poplar Creek Stables, and could not recommend it highly enough. The property is ideal for a family vacation, a quiet getaway for couples, or a good-sized group of friends.
Alan is a wonderful host who makes you feel right at home. He is available whenever you need him, and is very knowledgeable about the area, but also very respectful of his guests’ space and privacy.
Poplar Creek Stables is on a picturesque property less than 30 minutes from downtown Nashville. The house, which Alan designed and built himself, is very comfortable and spacious, and has everything you need for your stay. Nashville is easily accessible by car, as are nearby attractions such as the Loveless Café (believe the hype – this place is amazing!), and smaller towns such as Franklin and Leiper’s Fork. The house is very well represented in the photographs provided on Airbnb (and for those who don’t like the heat, please be assured that the house has a very good air conditioning and climate control system). The kitchen has everything you need, the hot water is great, and the beds are incredibly comfortable. There are televisions in the house, but you won’t need them. We spent most of our evenings out on the deck, looking up at the stars, or watching fireflies in the nearby fields.
The farm itself is extremely peaceful, flanked by gentle hills and next to a small creek. Spankie, the miniature pony, and Mr. Willis, the donkey, spend their days in the field right next to the house, so you have plenty of opportunity to watch them play, and to feed them (they love apples!). Alan also has two golden retrievers, Butterbean and Bugwagon, who are very friendly and well-trained, and love to meet new people.
The only negative thing about our stay was that it came to an end, and we had to pack up and leave this wonderful place. Thank you, Alan, Butterbean, Bugwagon, Spankie, and Mr. Willis for a very relaxing and enjoyable time.