Founder-owned
The Speakeasy
4 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12 · About a mile from Lower Broadway
Rooftop deck · Hot tub · King bed on the top floor
Where to stay
Where to stay, by neighborhood.
The house is the biggest line in the budget and the base for the whole weekend. Here’s how to pick the area, what to check before you pay, and homes that sleep the crew.
Pick the area first
Most groups want two things that pull against each other: walking distance to Broadway and a house big enough for everyone. Downtown has the walk but few true group houses. The neighborhoods a short rideshare away have the houses.
| Area | Why groups pick it | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown & SoBro | Walk to Broadway and the honky-tonks | Mostly hotels and condos; loud on weekends; parking costs |
| The Gulch | Brunch, boutiques and the mural wall, a short ride to Broadway | Pricey; more apartments than houses |
| Midtown & Music Row | Bars on Demonbreun and near Vanderbilt; quick ride downtown | Busy late on weekends |
| 12 South & 8th Ave South | Houses with yards, coffee and brunch nearby, photo spots | You’ll ride to Broadway and back |
| East Nashville | Local bars and restaurants across the river | Spread out; rides add up |
| Germantown | Restaurants and a quieter base north of downtown | Fewer big group houses |
Check these before you pay
- The permit. Nashville requires short-term rentals to hold a permit. Ask for the permit number; a legit host will have it ready.
- Real beds. “Sleeps 16” often means sleeper sofas and air mattresses. Ask for the bed list room by room.
- Bathrooms. Twelve people getting ready for Broadway need more than two.
- Parking. Some buildings allow only one car per group. Plan on rideshares.
- House rules. Quiet hours, guest limits and party rules are real in Nashville neighborhoods, and fines land on your group.
- Cancellation terms. Big group trips change. Know the refund date before you pay the deposit.
Two homes, one booking
Nashville limits how many bedrooms a single rental can advertise, so bigger groups often book two homes next door to each other. Bundles let you do that in one booking. Check how many guests the listing allows, not just the bedroom count.
Homes that sleep the crew
Founder-owned
The Night Lounge
4 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12 · About a mile from Lower Broadway
Rooftop deck · Two queen-and-trundle rooms
Founder-owned
The Lover House
4 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12 · About a mile from Lower Broadway
Rooftop deck · Two queen-and-trundle rooms
Founder-owned
The Cardigan
4 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12 · About a mile from Lower Broadway
Rooftop deck · Hot tub · King bed on the top floor
Founder-owned
The Waverly
4 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12 · Off 8th Ave South, about 2 miles from Lower Broadway
Fenced backyard · Bathroom attached to most bedrooms · Parking for two in back
Founder-owned
The Nola
4 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12 · Off 8th Ave South, about 2 miles from Lower Broadway
Fenced backyard · Two private suites off the balcony · Four parking spots in back
Two-home bundles
Founder-owned · two homes
The Speakeasy + The Night Lounge
8 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12
Two rooftop townhomes side by side, one booking. A hot tub in The Speakeasy.
Founder-owned · two homes
The Lover House + The Cardigan
8 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12
Two rooftop townhomes in the same building, one booking. A hot tub in The Cardigan.
Founder-owned · two homes
The Southern Stunners (The Waverly + The Nola)
7 bedrooms · sleeps up to 12
Two big houses on the same street, a short walk apart, booked together.
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