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Have you ever gone on a vacation just for the Airbnb? Now that short-term rentals have experienced an uptick in popularity and quality, people have found themselves traveling just to experience the epic digs they found online. Located in Franklin, Tennessee, The Gatehouse at Dark Horse Estate is one of those places. Beautiful, expansive, and historic, this Tennessee gem is truly a must-visit in the Volunteer State.

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The Dark Horse Recording studio is located in rural Tennessee, roughly 45 minutes outside of Nashville. It's operated as a secluded recording sanctuary for the last quarter of a century. Famed artists like Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban have all recorded on the property, and now you have the chance to stay the night.
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The Gatehouse is available for bookings beginning at $245 a night. The one-bedroom, one-bath property operates as an entire home, so you won't be sharing rooms or amenities with other guests or the host.
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The Gatehouse can be found in the north wing of the Dark Horse Recording building, a secluded spot that offers lush green views and gorgeous natural light. Can you imagine waking up to that view? It's also pretty neat to know that famed recording artists have stayed the night in the space as well, exhausted after a long day of creating #1 hits in the studio.

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Isn't the space beautiful? You can expect the highest levels of cleanliness in the space, and the view itself is well worth a stay.
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A little history about Dark Horse Recording: it originally opened in 1993 and expanded in 2009. It was originally frequented by musicians like Faith Hill, Neil Diamond, and Martina McBride. Over the years, 65 gold and platinum albums have been recorded at Dark Horse.
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Visitors to the Gatehouse will have access to their own intimate corner of the 10-acre riverside estate. Go hiking along the West Harpeth River, perhaps toast the sunset beneath the stunning gazebo situated on the grounds. You can even request to take an exclusive tour of the studio.
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Would you stay at a world-renowned recording studio? Dark Horse offers one of the most unique experiences on Airbnb, and it comes highly recommended by locals and tourists alike.

The Gatehouse can be booked on Airbnb here, folks.

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