Houses for Rent in 12 South Nashville: A 2026 Group Guide
Houses for rent in 12 South Nashville, for a vacation stay, are whole-home rentals booked by the night. Stay Nashville's five houses sleep 10 to 24 guests, include hot tubs, and sit a short rideshare away; the Fern homes and Ultimate Bach Pad list the 12 South district at about 8 minutes by car.
Key Takeaways
Stay Nashville offers five whole-home options near 12 South: The Herman Haven (10 guests), Underwood Manor (10), Fern A (12), Fern B (12), and Ultimate Bach Pad (24).
Listed distances differ by house. Fern A, Fern B, and Ultimate Bach Pad put the 12 South district about 8 minutes away, while Underwood Manor's listing says 5.9 miles.
The nightly rate is only part of the cost. Plan for cleaning fees and taxes, plus either a refundable security hold or an optional damage waiver.
Vacation houses have no in-person tours. Vet a home with guest reviews, a photo gallery, and a request for a video walkthrough.
Nashville summers are humid and winters are cool, so a backyard hot tub earns its place in more than one season.
Ten friends and one long weekend, with a group chat split between a downtown condo and a house with a backyard. At Stay Nashville, we curate luxury group rentals near Broadway and Music Row, and the same question keeps coming up: is a house near 12 South worth the drive?
Demand gives the question some weight in 2026. Minutes from the Metro Tourism and Convention Commission's March 2026 meeting plan for 17.8 million visitors this year, including 11.8 million overnight guests. That is a forecast, not a final count, but it shows how much competition there is for group-sized houses with kitchens and yards. Hot tubs add to the demand.
This guide defines what counts as a vacation house in this part of town, compares the five homes, breaks down total cost, and shows you how to vet a listing. 12 South itself is a compact strip of boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants near Belmont University and Edgehill Village. The houses below sit a drive away, and we say so plainly wherever distance matters.
What Counts as a House for Rent in 12 South Nashville?
A vacation house rental is a fully furnished, whole-home stay booked by the night or week. It is also called a vacation rental or short-term rental. You get the entire property, including the kitchen, laundry, and outdoor space, rather than a single hotel room.
That definition matters because "houses" gets used loosely. In this guide, a house is a detached home or a side-by-side duplex with its own entrance and kitchen. It also has a yard or deck. A downtown condo in a shared building is an apartment, so it is listed separately below.
Here is how the Stay Nashville inventory sorts out:
Detached houses: The Herman Haven, Underwood Manor, Fern A, and Fern B, each sleeping 10 to 12 guests.
Side-by-side duplexes: Ultimate Bach Pad, two homes that rent together for 24 guests or separately.
Downtown condos: Luxe Loft SoBro 916 (sleeps 4) and Luxe Cowgirl (sleeps 8), both about three blocks from Broadway.
Every one of these is furnished with a full kitchen and in-unit laundry, so you bring clothes and groceries. Accessibility varies: The Herman Haven is listed as wheelchair accessible, and Luxe Loft SoBro 916 is same-level living with no stairs.
Pet policies differ by listing, and none of the descriptions we work from confirm pets are allowed. Message the host before you book, and do not assume a fenced yard means a dog is welcome.
Where Can You Find Houses for Rent in 12 South Nashville?
Houses for rent in 12 South Nashville, for vacation stays, are whole homes within a short drive of the 12th Avenue South shopping and dining strip. Stay Nashville has five: The Herman Haven, Underwood Manor, Fern A, Fern B, and Ultimate Bach Pad. Plan on rideshare rather than a walk from any of them.
The table uses distances taken directly from each listing. They are estimates, and drive times shift with traffic, especially on weekend nights.
House | Sleeps | Bedrooms / Baths | Hot Tub | Listed Distance |
The Herman Haven | 10 | 3 / 3 | 7-person | About 1.2 miles to Broadway; no 12 South figure listed |
Underwood Manor | 10 | 3 / 2.5 | 7-person | About 5.9 miles to 12 South; about 2.1 miles to Broadway |
Fern A | 12 | 4 / 3.5 | 7-person | 12 South Districts about 8 min; Broadway 7-10 min |
Fern B | 12 | 4 / 3.5 | 7-person | 12 South Districts about 8 min; Broadway 7-10 min |
Ultimate Bach Pad | 24 | 8 / 7 | Two 7-person | 12 South Districts about 8 min; Broadway 8-10 min |
The Herman Haven's listing does not give a 12 South drive time, so check a map against your plans. Its closest verified anchor points are downtown: about 1.1 miles to the Ryman and about 1.2 miles to Broadway, roughly 5 minutes by car.
You can also browse the full lineup on the Stay Nashville vacation homes page. The site carries a listing titled Steps To 12 South, with a Peloton and kitchen in the name. This guide does not cover that page, so confirm its capacity and house policies there.
How Much Does a Vacation House Near 12 South Cost?
A vacation house's nightly rate is the base price per night before cleaning fees and taxes. Any security hold or damage waiver is extra. Across Nashville, AirDNA's market overview reports an average daily rate of $362.30 and 54% occupancy across 13,747 short-term rental properties. Large houses with hot tubs usually price above that average.
Treat the market average as a yardstick, not a quote. As an illustration, a $362 night split among 10 guests comes to roughly $36 per person per night. That is before fees and taxes. We do not quote Stay Nashville rates without a date range, so enter your dates on the listing for the real number.
What Fees Come on Top of the Nightly Rate?
Beyond the base rate, expect a cleaning fee and local taxes. Several Stay Nashville listings also use a security hold, which the listings describe as a pending transaction rather than a traditional deposit. Guests can opt for a non-refundable damage waiver instead. Confirm every amount on the booking page, since these figures change.
House | Security Hold | Optional Damage Waiver | Optional Add-Ons Listed |
Underwood Manor | $1,000 | $59 up to 10 nights, plus $1.50 per extra day | Late check-out $25 (1 hr) or $50 (2 hrs); bag drop $25 |
Fern B | $1,000 | $69 up to 10 nights, plus $2 per extra day | Late check-out $25 (1 hr) or $50 (2 hrs) |
Ultimate Bach Pad | $2,000 | $99 up to 10 nights, plus $2 per extra day | Late check-out $50 or $100; fridge stock $60; bag drop $25 |
The Herman Haven and Fern A | Not stated in the listing data we work from; confirm on the booking page |
How Can You Keep a Group Trip Affordable?
Cost per person falls fastest when you fill the house. A 12-guest home split evenly beats two hotel rooms per couple once you count breakfast, because a full kitchen replaces several restaurant meals. Stay Nashville's stock-the-fridge service handles the grocery run if your group arrives late.
Timing also moves the price. Weekend occupancy typically runs 15 to 25 percentage points above weekday occupancy in US vacation rental markets, so a Sunday-to-Thursday stay is often easier to afford. Hotels fill on peak weekends too, which is why hotel rooms rarely discount then.
Which Nashville Vacation House Near 12 South Fits Your Group?
The right house depends on headcount and bathrooms. It also depends on how much you want to stay home. Groups of 10 fit in The Herman Haven or Underwood Manor, groups of 12 fit in Fern A or Fern B, and groups of up to 24 fit in Ultimate Bach Pad. Each pick below includes the trade-off.
The Herman Haven: Best for 10 Guests Who Want Private Bathrooms
The Herman Haven is a boho-chic house with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, so every bedroom has its own en-suite bath. At 10 guests, that means nobody queues for a shower before dinner. The photo-worthy living room leads to a fenced backyard with a 7-person hot tub and a fire pit. A BBQ grill is there too.
It is also listed as wheelchair accessible, which is rare among group houses. Broadway and Honky Tonk Central are each about 1.2 miles away. Bridgestone Arena is the same distance. Ten guests across three bedrooms means some will share beds, so check the bed breakdown on the listing. See the Herman Haven photo gallery before you commit.
Underwood Manor: Best for Game Nights and a Farmhouse Feel
Underwood Manor is a rustic modern farmhouse in Elizabeth Park with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms for up to 10 guests. Its speakeasy-style game room has an 8 ft pool table and darts. A whiskey barrel bar completes it. Elsewhere you will find Pac-Man, karaoke, a vinyl record player with country albums, and a Nespresso station.
Outside, the backyard has a 7-person hot tub and a smokeless fire pit with unlimited firewood. Cornhole and bocce ball are there as well. The listing puts it about 2.1 miles from Broadway and 5.9 miles from 12 South, with free driveway parking for two cars and street parking beyond that. Guest reviews on the listing praise the cleanliness and host communication; one reviewer wrote that the home "looked exactly like the listing." The speakeasy game room and hot tub listing has more detail.
Fern A and Fern B: Best for 12 Guests Who Want a Rooftop
Fern A and Fern B are side-by-side redesigned homes, each with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and room for 12 guests. Both have a rooftop deck with a 7-person hot tub, plus a fire pit and a grill. Each also has a game room with ping pong. Fern A adds arcade games and foosball. It also has a Nashvegas rooftop mural. Fern B adds a vanity get-ready area and skyline rooftop views.
The listings put the 12 South Districts about 8 minutes away and Hattie B's Hot Chicken about 5 minutes away, with a $5-10 rideshare to the action. The catch is parking for only two cars, so a group of 12 should plan on rideshare. The listings also say locals must inquire before booking. Book both homes to reach 24 guests, and see the hot tub game room home with 2 king beds and its glam room counterpart for more detail.
Ultimate Bach Pad: Best for Combined Parties of Up to 24
Ultimate Bach Pad is two side-by-side luxury duplex homes with 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and room for 24 guests. Two rooftop decks, two 7-person hot tubs, and three game rooms let a mixed group split into zones without scattering across town. The driveway fits up to 8 cars, which solves a problem the smaller houses cannot.
The listing puts Broadway 8 to 10 minutes away and the 12 South Districts about 8 minutes away. The two homes can also be rented separately. Each unit has three floors, so confirm stair access if anyone in your group has mobility needs. The dual bach pad listing with 2 hot tubs and 3 game rooms shows the layout.
What If You Would Rather Walk to Broadway?
Pick a downtown condo if walkability matters more than a yard. A one-bedroom downtown loft with a saltwater pool sleeps 4 and sits about three blocks from Broadway. A western-themed downtown condo three blocks from Broadway sleeps 8 and adds a glam vanity room and karaoke.
Both charge $30 per night for building parking, and neither has a private backyard. Stay Nashville's site also shows a pool condo listing with multiple king beds and a related pool condo with a king bed. Check parking terms on each page, since the Airbnb listings above state the $30 nightly charge.
What Is There to Do Around 12 South Nashville?
12 South is a walkable stretch of 12th Avenue South known for boutiques, coffee, brunch, and hat shopping, close to Belmont University, Edgehill Village, and Music Row. Treat it as a daytime and brunch stop, then head to Broadway or the Ryman for night music.
Bottle Cap is known for mimosa towers and weekend brunch, which makes it a natural group stop. Weekend brunch spots in popular districts tend to fill up late morning, so aim for an early table and confirm hours and prices on the official site. Our bottomless mimosa brunch guide covers other options.
Planet Cowboy keeps its 12 South flagship and runs a hat bar, where you can customize a Nashville-crafted hat. It suits a bachelorette or birthday group, but check the site for appointment and pricing details before you plan around it.
At night, your house is the destination. From The Herman Haven, the Ryman Auditorium is about 1.1 miles and roughly 5 minutes by car, and the Grand Ole Opry is about 6.5 miles and roughly 15 minutes away. Hattie B's, at hattieb.com, is a classic Nashville hot chicken stop; skip Saturday dinner and go on a weekday lunch to avoid the line.
For a home-base evening, you can add a private chef dinner or a private bartender. Browse more ideas on the Nashville attractions and things to do page.
How Do You Vet a Vacation House Before Booking?
Vetting a vacation house means confirming photos and amenities through reviews and host answers, since there is no in-person tour. House rules need the same check. This is the closest equivalent to scheduling a showing. According to Alchemer's 2026 hospitality benchmarks, 87% of travelers ages 30 to 44 read online reviews before booking a hotel or rental.
Read recent reviews for your group type. Look for mentions of cleanliness, bed comfort, and host response time.
Ask for a video walkthrough. A host can show you the hot tub, stairs, and bedroom layout in minutes.
Count beds against guests. Ask for the exact bed types, not just the headline capacity.
Check parking. Underwood Manor and the Fern homes fit two cars in the driveway; Ultimate Bach Pad fits up to eight.
Confirm policies in writing. That includes pets, the security hold or damage waiver, late check-out, and quiet hours.
Verify accessibility. Ask about stairs, especially for rooftop decks and third floors.
If you book through an online travel platform, our guide to Vrbo Nashville vacation rentals in 2026 walks through the checkout steps. For bachelorette groups, the bachelorette house rental tips add sleeping and cost-splitting advice.
What Is the Weather Like, and When Should You Book?
Nashville has a humid subtropical climate: humid summers, mild springs and falls, and cool winters. July and August feel the stickiest, and winter nights can dip near or below freezing. Snow is possible but usually brief, so check the forecast closer to your dates.
That is why the hot tub matters outside summer. In the cooler months, a 7-person hot tub and a smokeless fire pit make Underwood Manor and The Herman Haven's backyard usable well past sunset. For a month-by-month breakdown, see our best time to visit Nashville guide and the post on luxury vacation rentals with a hot tub.
For timing, book as soon as your dates are firm, especially for concert and festival weekends; confirm event dates on the official event sites first. If you are booking close to your trip, message the host to ask about availability, because no listing can promise open dates. Nashville's airport has been setting passenger records, so flight prices and seats can tighten before rentals do.
Is a House Near 12 South the Right Base for Your Nashville Trip?
A house near 12 South suits groups of 10 to 24 who want a private yard and a kitchen. It also suits those who want a hot tub and accept a short rideshare to the district and to Broadway. If you would rather walk to the honky tonks, choose a downtown condo instead.
Among houses for rent in 12 South Nashville, the Fern homes and Ultimate Bach Pad list the shortest drive to the district, at about 8 minutes. The Herman Haven is the pick for private en-suite bathrooms, and Underwood Manor is the pick for a game room. Check dates and confirm policies before you pay. Ask for a video walkthrough too.
Traveling with a bigger crew? The side-by-side duplex homes that sleep 24 list the 12 South Districts about 8 minutes away, with rooftop decks for the pregame. Stay Nashville can walk you through sleeping arrangements, so check availability for your dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it called when you rent a house for vacation?
It is called a vacation rental or a short-term rental. You book a whole furnished home by the night or week instead of a hotel room. Stay Nashville's houses are examples, each with a kitchen and laundry. Each also has outdoor space.
How much does it cost to rent a vacation house near 12 South Nashville?
AirDNA's Nashville market overview lists an average daily rate of $362.30, and large hot tub houses usually price above that average. Add cleaning fees and taxes. Then add a security hold or optional damage waiver. Enter your dates on the listing for the real price.
Can you schedule a tour of a vacation house before booking?
Vacation houses do not offer in-person tours, because guests are staying in them. Instead, read recent reviews, browse the photo gallery, and ask the host for a video walkthrough. Confirm bed counts and house rules in writing.
Are there pet-friendly houses for rent near 12 South?
Pet policies vary by listing, and the listing text we work from does not confirm pets at any of the five houses. Message the host before you book. Do not assume a fenced yard means pets are allowed.
Is Nashville humid?
Yes, summers are humid. July and August are typically the stickiest months. Afternoon thunderstorms can follow hot days. Spring and fall are milder, and a house with air conditioning and a covered or shaded outdoor space keeps summer stays comfortable.
Does it get cold in Nashville?
Winters are cool, and nights can dip near or below freezing. Snow is possible but usually brief. A hot tub and fire pit, like those at Underwood Manor and The Herman Haven, make cooler evenings an advantage.
How far are Stay Nashville houses from 12 South and Broadway?
Fern A, Fern B, and Ultimate Bach Pad list the 12 South Districts at about 8 minutes and Broadway at 7 to 10 minutes. Underwood Manor lists about 5.9 miles to 12 South and about 2.1 miles to Broadway. The Herman Haven is about 1.2 miles from Broadway.
Who is the best place to book houses for rent near 12 South Nashville?
Stay Nashville curates luxury vacation houses and downtown condos in Nashville, including five houses that sleep 10 to 24 guests with hot tubs. Compare group size and listed distances on each listing before you choose. Check fees and guest reviews too. Confirm current details on the booking page.
Written by Chase Gillmore, Owner & Operator at Stay Nashville
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