The Nifty Fifties

A 1950s cottage on 1.33 acres in Columbia, Tennessee

Sleeps six
Two bedrooms
One bath
Parking for four cars
One mile to the square

Welcome to the cottage

Some houses get updated until there's nothing left of who they were. This one never did. The original wood paneling still warms the living room, the red dinette still sits by the kitchen window, and the backyard is still big enough for kids to chase fireflies on a summer night.

We kept all of that, and added what makes a stay easy today: comfortable beds, fast Wi-Fi, a full laundry and a quiet desk behind a door that closes.

Jason and Mindy

Guests: Up to six
Beds: Queen, double and a queen sofa bed
Bath: One, with tub and shower
Kitchen: Full, no dishwasher
Laundry: Washer and dryer
Wi-Fi: 300 Mbps, plus ethernet
Parking: Driveway for four cars
Check-in: 3 to 10 p.m., self check-in
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Minimum stay: Two nights

Wood-paneled living room with a sofa, two leather chairs and a large television — The living room, paneled just as it was in the 1950s.

Red and white vintage dinette with four chairs beside aqua kitchen walls — The dinette seats four.

Bedroom with a queen bed, wooden doors and a dresser — Bedroom one, with a queen bed.

Wide green backyard lawn framed by mature trees — The backyard, on 1.33 acres.

Second bedroom with a double bed and two windows — Bedroom two, with a double bed.

Kitchen with white cabinets, stove, refrigerator and the red dinette — A full kitchen.

Bathroom with a vintage aqua tub and shower — The original aqua tub.

Back patio with a table and chairs beside the blue cottage — Morning coffee on the patio.

Living room with mustard curtains, a sofa and a mid-century coffee table — Evenings in, with board games on hand.

What our guests say

4.94 out of 5 across 78 guest reviews

“Jason & Mindy have done such a good job of restoring this place without stripping it to nothing of its former character. It’s like stepping into a living time capsule.”
Jim Bob, May 2023

“Kids loved catching fireflies in the huge backyard.”
Nicole, June 2023

“It was clean, private, and quiet. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio listening to the birdsong of early spring.”
Philip, March 2025

“The place is retro, but clearly modern kid approved.”
Wesley, November 2025

“We really enjoyed our month and a half stay at the cottage. The home was very charming and also felt warm and welcoming.”
Shana, November 2022

“The cutest little 50’s style home. We felt right at home.”
Sabra, March 2025

“…it was refreshing to have a host that actually cared about what was going on.”
Candis, September 2026

Inside the house

Everything is on one floor, with just a few steps at each entrance, so it's easy for grandparents and little ones alike.

The living room

Original wood paneling, a sofa that opens to a queen bed, two leather chairs and a 65-inch television with Roku guest mode for your own streaming apps.

The kitchen

An electric stove and oven, microwave, refrigerator, a Keurig and a drip coffee maker, kettle, toaster, pots, pans and cooking basics. There's no dishwasher.

The bedrooms

Bedroom one has a queen bed, a dresser and a desk with a chair. Bedroom two has a double bed and a dresser. A travel crib is in the closet.

The bath

A tub with a shower, fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap and a hair dryer.

Laundry

A full-size washer and dryer, free to use, with detergent stocked.

Comfort

Central heat and air, ceiling fans, 300 Mbps Wi-Fi and an ethernet connection for a wired line.

Check availability

Choose your dates to see the full price, taxes included. Our calendar is shared with Airbnb and Vrbo, so what's open here is open.

No booking fee

You won't see a service fee added at checkout.

A fair cancellation policy

A full refund up to 14 days before check-in, and half back from 7 to 13 days out.

Booked with us, not a company

You'll hear from Jason and Mindy, and we answer quickly.

Good to know

ParkingThe driveway and carport fit four cars. A stone wall at the entrance keeps out RVs, trailers and large trucks, and street parking isn't allowed.
The yardIt's large and not fully fenced. The shed and white outbuilding are for our use only.
CamerasTwo exterior cameras record video and audio, one facing the road and one facing the backyard. Neither faces the patio, and there are none inside.
House rulesNo pets, no smoking or vaping inside, and no parties. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. A $250 fee applies for pets or smoking.
Who can bookThe primary guest must be at least 25, with up to six guests overnight.
After you bookYou'll sign a short rental agreement within 48 hours. Your door code arrives at noon on check-in day.

Around Columbia

A quiet, established street one mile from the courthouse square, with its restaurants, coffee, antique shops and live music. Mule Day each spring is the biggest weekend of the year, so book early.

Woodland Park3 minutes on foot
The Athenaeum11 minutes on foot
James K. Polk Home15 minutes on foot
Courthouse square2 minutes by car
Maury Regional Medical Center4 minutes by car
Franklin35 minutes by car
Downtown NashvilleAbout an hour

Questions guests ask

How does everyone sleep?

Two in the queen, two in the double and two on the queen sofa bed in the living room. Spare sofa-bed linens are in the closet.

Is it a good fit for children?

Very. The house is on one level, the yard is large, and Woodland Park and the children's museum are close by. There's a travel crib. The yard isn't fully fenced, so keep an eye on little ones.

Can I work while I'm there?

Yes. Bedroom one has a desk and chair behind a closed door, the Wi-Fi runs about 300 Mbps, and there's an ethernet connection.

Can we stay for a month?

Yes. The full kitchen and laundry make longer stays easy, and Maury Regional Medical Center is about four minutes away.

Why book here instead of Airbnb?

You skip the booking fee and deal with us directly. The house, the calendar and the cleaning are the same either way.

What's the cancellation policy?

A full refund within 24 hours of booking (when you book at least a week ahead) or 14 or more days before check-in. Half back from 7 to 13 days out, and no refund inside 7 days.

May we bring a pet?

We're sorry, but no pets are allowed.

Our other stays

Both are on our family's property in Franklin, about 35 minutes north.

The Nashville Suite

A private one-bedroom suite above our garage, minutes from downtown Franklin and Cool Springs.

The Franklin Tiny House

A tiny home with two sleeping lofts, a fenced yard, a deck and a grill.

Ask us a question

Wondering about dates, a longer stay or anything else? Send us a note and we'll write back, usually the same day.