My husband and I, along with two of our friends, stayed at Rick's property in Nashville. The house is well-designed and easily accommodates four or five adults. If you don't mind getting some fresh air, you are able to walk downtown in about 20 minutes. We had a car, so travel to the fun spots along Broadway only took about 5 to 10 minutes.
As other reviews have noted, some of the homes in the neighborhood are not as well-kept as others. That said, we felt very safe. I would definitely recommend staying in a home like Rick's above staying in a hotel. You get a true sense for the Nashville community.