I’m sorry, but I couldn’t keep pace with the news. sourdough making (or, truthfully, any of the baking), the flower tending, or the HIIT workouts, but I have stuck with one particular special interest from my pandemic life—cottagecore tiny homes.
I was about to make a pivotal move when the dreamy TikTok phenomenon hit me. New York For school, I had to find my own taste in decor. However, my testing grounds were no bigger than a walk-in. Always a fan of the aesthetic, I approached the problem of space in the city thinking that the smallest spaces could be the most joyful.
When I saw a listing on Airbnb of a small home set in the countryside, I knew that it was something special. NashvilleAfter a trip to the SoBro honky-tonk scene to report on it, I knew that I had found a perfect place to rest up. We set off to find the property in the heat and chaos of CMA Fest. Live percussion from a dozen different country songs was playing in our ears, synchronized with the traffic in Nashville. As we left the chaos, I finally felt able to let out the breath that I had been holding.
The Airbnb is hidden behind the owner’s house in Rosedale. The path to this tiny house is marked by a chalkboard sign that would look great on Pinterest. It was like walking through a portal into the Hundred Acre Wood. There were ivy covered pathways, beautiful outdoor cats and a babbling brook in the moments that followed. By the time we reached the gingerbread house façade of the place itself, I was swooning like the big city ingenue of a Hallmark Christmas We hadn’t even entered the movie.
Air conditioning brought us back to life from Nashville’s humid summer heat after we retrieved our code. The high arched ceiling and skylight brought light into the room, which fed the abundance of houseplants scattered throughout the home. All the amenities were from another era in the best possible sense. The selection of homewares evoked a feeling of quality craftsmanship, which is getting rarer. The decision to use restraint with the technology in the space was also a delight.
The record player was used to create the soundtrack for our stay. If you have ever wished that you were at Woodstock This modest record collection will cover you for the Monterey Pop Festival or any other event. Whether you choose to spin Dylan’s greatest hits or a little Simon & Garfunkel, it’s a nice change in pace from country and your Spotify Daylist. One narrow daybed is easily converted into a queen bed, while a handle hanging from the ceiling of the kitchen area can be used as a projector. These are two classic examples of how tiny homes maximize space. We sat in our home theater on the first day of the break to watch the Mormon Wives.
The compacted area was not boring during our three day stay. Every morning, I soaked up the sunlight from the skylight while snuggling into the loft bed that was as soft as a cloud. I used the desk that overlooked the deck to write down drafts. I’d recommend that future guests pack their bathing suits, since the deck has a hot-tub framed by tea lights. It is perfect for an evening relaxing to the sounds of birdsong or flickering lightning bug.
This property is not as centrally located as a stay in downtown Nashville, so a car is required to get around. We found that ordering food and calling Uber was just as easy and quick as in the city.
If you’re ever in Tennessee’s capital city, be sure to visit the Nashville that is featured on the tourist brochures. The neon lights will amaze you. Athena’s presence at The Parthenon will make you feel overwhelmed. Do your best two-step. There’s also a more mellow side of the city that is worth exploring.
