IMPORTANT INFO

  • SAFETY - The Carriage House is equipped with two smoke detectors in the ceilings and a carbon monoxide detector plugged in next to the couch in the living room.  In the event that an emergency should arise during your stay we have provided the following items, all located in the laundry closet above the dryer:​
    • fire extinguisher
    • first aid kit (in a red case)
    • laminated safety card with emergency numbers and instructions.
    • a Safety and emergency info page in the guest info book on the kitchen island with more information on local medical clinics, etc.
  • YOUTUBE TV - a channel guide is provided in the back of the binder on the kitchen island for your convenience, as well as on the back of the laminated "Roku & YouTubeTV Instruction Guide" on the entertainment center.  YouTubeTV service offers live TV programming comparable to Cable TV, and provides all the local and national channels you'll want during your stay!  For the most up-to-date YouTubeTV channel offerings, click HERE!
  • ROKU STREAMING SERVICES & SOUND BAR - Our TV is equipped with a Roku device to access all your onscreen entertainment including YouTubeTV and streaming service apps.  Complimentary access to HBO Now, Disney+, The Roku Channel and PBS Kids is provided for your enjoyment.  You are welcome to log-in to your personal accounts for other streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime...just don’t forget to log out when you leave. For complete instructions on how to use the Roku TV & sound bar, turn to the last pages of the guest welcome book located on the kitchen island.
  • GAMES & ENTERTAINMENT - If streaming services aren't your jam, we have a large library of DVDs in the entertainment center drawers just below the DVD player.  There is also an assortment of  games, puzzles, playing cards and books stored inside the coffee table in the living room.  
  • LAUNDRY - feel free to use the washer and dryer as needed during your stay. We have provided detergent, fabric softener, bleach and dryer sheets for your use. Let us know if you have questions or need assistance with the machines.  Should you need dry-cleaning during your stay, we highly recommend Village Cleaners (2010 Acklen Ave, Nashville, TN 37212 -(615) 383-4264 - M-F 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm, Sun closed)
  • HOUSEKEEPING - Daily housekeeping is not provided during your stay. Should you happen to need more of something during a longer stay, please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to provide it.
  • TRASH - Should you need to empty the trash cans during your stay, there is a large brown trash container at the edge of our driveway just to the left of the parking pad. Please place trash in the brown bin only (green bin is recycling….Nashville does not accept glass in their pickup recycling service.)
  • KITCHEN SUPPLIES - We have provided many kitchen items in the hopes of accommodating any meals that you might want to prepare during your stay. If there are any utensils or items that you might need that are not already provided please don’t hesitate to ask if we have them in the main house. We would be happy to bring them over if we have what you need.
  • COFFEE - We provide a Keurig coffee maker with K-cups for our guests to use as well as 1/2 and 1/2, sugar and other sweeteners.  Should you prefer to brew a pot of coffee or use a french press, we provide both of those as well, along with a bean grinder and coffee filters in the cabinet below the Keurig machine.  We do not provide coffee beans or bags of ground coffee so you will need to provide your own coffee if you choose to not use the K-cups.
  • WINDOW SHADES - Our window shades can be pulled down from the top, or up from the bottom. The shade in the bedroom is a black-out shade. If you prefer less light in the morning, we recommend closing the kitchen and living room shades as well as the bathroom door before going to bed.
  • CHICKENS - we have a small backyard flock of hens that we keep for fresh eggs (and amusement). Please enjoy the chickens from the front porch of the Carriage House or through the fence as the backyard space is not available for guest use. (And yes, they all have names! CeCe, Cupcake, Flower and Lilah.)

HOUSE RULES

  1. ​No smoking - smoking violations of any kind will incur a $500 fine.
  2. No pets 
  3. No parties or events
  4. Registered guest must be 25+ to rent
  5. No third-party bookings - registered guest must be traveling on the reservation and may not make bookings on the behalf of others.
  6. Check-out is at 11 am. Please be prompt so our housekeepers can prepare the space for the next guest!
  7. Please Observe Quiet Hours: we ask you keep outdoor noise to a minimum between Midnight and & 7 am.  Since we live in a quiet residential neighborhood, this helps provide peace for guests and residents alike.
  8. No non-registered guests are permitted overnight...only registered guests may spend the night on the property.
  9. Maximum of 3 registered guests...(and please see previous rule).
  10. Please report any damage such as broken dishes, linen stains, etc. so we can make sure to adequately clean, repair or replace damaged items for the next guest.

CHECKOUT GUIDELINES

  • ​CHECK-OUT- is at 11:00 AM, unless prior arrangements have been made with the property manager. Please be prompt when departing, in order for our housekeeper to start cleaning in preparation for our next arriving guest.
  • ​TURN OFF - all lights, appliances, electronics, etc.
  • KITCHEN - Place any used dishes or silverware in the sink or in the dishwasher.
  • TRASH - Please place all trash in the trash can located under the sink, or the trash can in the bathroom.
  • RECYCLING- There is a blue bin for recyclables on top of the dryer (paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum cans). Glass bottles can be left in the kitchen sink as we have to take those to a special recycling center.
  • DOUBLE CHECK - all drawers, closet, bathroom vanity, washer and dryer for personal items.
  • RESET THE THERMOSTAT - 72 degrees F or higher during the summer, or 68 degrees F during the winter.
  • TOWELS & SHEETS - Please leave the bed unmade. Used towels & washcloths can be left in the bathtub.
  • FURNITURE - We prefer furniture to be kept in place, but in the event any item was moved during your stay, we ask that you kindly return the furniture back to its original location.
  • FRONT DOOR - please close the front door and make sure to press the “lock icon” button to lock the door behind you.
  • TEXT YOUR HOST - we appreciate you letting us know when you leave (even if it’s early morning!) so we can let housekeeping know that you have departed!  Bethany's phone number is provided in a frame next to the front door as you leave, or in the binder on the kitchen island.

TRAVELING w/ LITTLE ONES

We know that traveling with little ones can be hectic so we hope to simplify your trip as much as possible.  If you're bringing an infant or toddler with you we've got some gear to help you out.  Just choose what you'll need during your stay from the list below and we'll have it ready and waiting when you arrive!

  1. BABY GATE - We have a permanently installed retractable baby gate (Retract A Gate) at the top of the Carriage House stairs to help keep little ones safely away from the entry stairs.  To use the gate, simply pull the retractable gate across the stairwell and hook it in place on the permanently installed bracket hooks on the half wall, and then push and turn the circular button lock to lock the gate in place.  PLEASE take care to lock the gate in place as the lock button is essential to the function of the gate.
  2. ​PACK - N - PLAY - We keep the pack-n-play stored in the closet at the top of the stairs at all times, as well as a clean waterproof mattress pad and sheet (Stored in a Tupperware bin in the laundry closet.)  You're welcome to use it at anytime, but if you let us know, we'll be happy to set it all up for you before your arrival, including an extra crib mattress to keep your little one comfy.
  3. BABY BATHTUB - Can be used either in the actual bathtub, or also fits over the kitchen sink to bathe the tiniest travelers
  4. ​STROLLER  - This item is not stored inside the unit.  If you would like to borrow a stroller while you are here, please contact your host before your arrival or during your stay.
  5. HIGHCHAIR - The highchair is stored disassembled in the cleaning closet at the top of the stairs.  You are welcome to pull the pieces out and assemble yourself, or we are happy to do it for you if you will reach out to your host before your arrival or during your stay.
  6. KIDDO FRIENDLY DISHES & CUPS - These can be found in a labeled bin on the top shelf of the cabinet above the toaster oven
  7. ASSORTED BOOKS & TOYS ​- These can be found inside the coffee table.​
  8. HONEST COMPANY BATH SOAP - To keep our tiny travelers fresh and clean the whole vacation long.
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We have a little one ourselves so if you get here and realized you've left something behind, just let us know.  Chances are we have whatever you need!

IF A SERIOUS OR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY ARISES DURING YOUR STAY, PLEASE CALL 911.
(our local police precinct and fire station are both less than a mile away.)

If you have a minor situation that does not require 911, but still demands medical or other intervention, here is some information that we want you to have on hand.
  • Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit are both located on the wall/shelf on the right-hand wall inside the laundry closet.
  • The closest HOSPITAL is Vanderbilt University Medical Center located at 1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232. They also have one of the best Children's hospitals and ER's in the country located on site.
  • The closest URGENT CARE is CareNow Urgent Care - Green Hills located 2 miles away at 4107 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 You can call them at (615-292-0012) and their hours are Mon-Fri 8am-8pm & Sat/Sun 8am-7pm
  • There is also a CVS MINUTE CLINIC located 1.5 miles away at 3801 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215. Hours are Mon-Fri 8am-1pm & 2pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm & 1:30pm-5:30pm and Sun 9am-1pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm