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Historic Belle Air Mansion

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15 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

15 bedrooms17 bathroomsSleeps 381412.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Belle Air Mansion

Fully immerse yourself in the distinct charm and character of the pre-civil war South with a stay at this historic and elegantly restored home that has been converted into an Inn. From the rocking chair-lined front porch to a fireplace in your bedroom, you won't find more accommodating place to relax in the whole country.
Feel the gentle breeze of Southern hospitality during a stay at this beautiful historic Mansion. This stunning plantation house awaits your visit. Staying at Belle Air for your large group will be a once in a lifetime experience. Experiencing the large estate with it’s amazing architecture, 13 foot ceilings, and beautiful antiques is something that will be remembered by all.
This is a very important property here in Nashville to the community. Belle Air was designated as an Historic Landmark in May 2018, and fully renovated with modern amenities. You can do an internet (Google) search on, “Lewis James Belair Mansion Nashville”, and there are Newspaper Articles and also News Reports about the property.
More than reading about history, you will be able to stay overnight where the Harding and Nichol families lived almost 200 years ago. This is one of a very few Antebellum Mansions in America where visitors are allowed to stay overnight in the actual house.
Explore a place where time stands still. Go back in time while still enjoying modern amenities.
Belle Air is a very visible historic and civic landmark in Nashville. Most pre-civil war Mansions are far out of town. Belle Air is about 4 miles from the Nashville Airport and 5 miles from downtown along Lebanon Pike. It is 3.5 miles from the Opryland Resort. It is unique in that it is almost 6 acres and can be a retreat in the middle of the city. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and modeled after Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, which is close by.
Belle Air is significant because of its architecture style as a Greek Revival Mansion built in 1832. Representative of the great houses of the well-to-do Southern landowners in the first half of the nineteenth century, it remains as an example of these houses which once were abundant but have now mostly disappeared from the scene. It was important that Belle Air be preserved for the benefit of those who might not otherwise be able to come in contact with such an example of architecture of the Old South. Many families prominent in the social and economic development of Nashville have either lived in or been entertained at Belle Air.
Belle Air has large rooms for banquets and meetings. Host you corporate retreat in the Mansion. Your experts can present their materials on our 75 inch 4K display in a state of the art Business Training Center. This room seats up to 20 people each with their own power station and USB charging port.
There are 15 bedrooms, each with it’s own private bathroom. 14 of the bedrooms have an en-suite bath. There are a total of 19 bathrooms. The Mansion has a lot of small and large seating areas both inside and out. There are 27 chandeliers and many large paintings throughout the house. Enjoy the house’s superb design, great colors and accessories. You will find the rooms warm, plush and completely inviting.

Property manager

Lewis James

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 15 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 16.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Designated smoking outside, but not indoors at all

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 15200 sq ft (1412.1 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not for children under 10.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 26
Note from host: Large gatherings must be approved & fee possible
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HE 620305868

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Nashville
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Historic Belle Air Mansion Grand Opening
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Nashville

About the neighborhood

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Nashville, TN

What's nearby

  • Opry Mills - 4 min drive
  • Grand Ole Opry - 6 min drive
  • Opryland Hotel Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • Nissan Stadium - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville Donelson Station - 6 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Party Fowl Donelson - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caliber Coffee - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Belle Air Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Belle Air Mansion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Belle Air Mansion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Belle Air Mansion located?

Located in Donelson, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Two Rivers Mansion and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Opryland Hotel Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km). Nashville Donelson Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Historic Belle Air Mansion Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Pacific Palisades

Liked: Cleanliness
5*Star Incredible Ladies weekend stay in Nashville!!!
The Belle Air Mansion was amazing! We rented the entire mansion for 14 ladies for a Birthday Party. The mansion was spectacular! It was located in a very safe neighborhood, immaculately clean and each room had it's own lockout, fridge and coffee pod machine. The mansion breakfast was wonderful each morning. The mansion staff were so warm and friendly. We had special requests and these were handled beautifully by the house manager|concierge- Kelly. I highly recommend this property! We would stay here again! It was perfect!! Thank you Kelly and Lewis!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Excellent place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding, convenient meeting site!
Beautiful house and grounds with everything we needed for our staff retreat. Everyone had their own private bedroom and bathroom. The meeting facilities were comfortable and adequate for our needs. Plenty of different rooms and spaces to meet comfortably. The kitchen was big enough to allow our team to make dinner together. The kitchen staff who made breakfast each morning was very attentive and the food was wonderful. Kudos to Kelly & Lewis! Thanks for making our stay a success. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We had a very nice company retreat here, the rooms were great and the ladies of the house are so sweet! Made us a lovely breakfast each morning and made sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I highly recommend the Belle Air Mansion
We rented the entire property of the Belle Air Mansion for a 3 day business retreat. Lewis really worked with us to meet the needs of our group. The mansion is so nicely restored and so very elegant. I had the privilege of viewing each and every room of the mansion as we prepared for our guests. WOW! Each and every one is so unique and special. The mansion is located right off of the interstate, but you wouldn't even know it as the grounds are meticulously maintained. I highly recommend the Belle Air Mansion for an event or a wedding. It's amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible accommodation.
The owners of The Belle Air are wonderful to work with. It’s is very easy to manage a large party because they are so helpful. The mansion is beautiful and has great updates with out losing the historic feel. We truly enjoyed our time in Nashville and highly recommend The Belle Air.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to host a business meeting!
Belle Aire Mansion was an incredible place to host our offsite business meeting. First and foremost, the 15 beautiful large bedrooms rooms with private baths allowed us to have everyone stay on-site, while still giving team members privacy and comfort. The house itself was set up to allow us the opportunity to host different parts of our meeting in different rooms. With the help of the owner Lewis, we were able to set up the Parlor and Sitting Areas to meet the needs of our agenda. The technology in both the training room and in the large Dining room worked effortlessly and we had no issues with wifi access, which is very important!. The house staff, Deb who came in every morning to prepare fabulous full breakfast and lunches, was always pleasant and thoughtful of our time. The location was extremely convenient for enjoying the Nashville downtown nightlife and to the airport. Lastly, the outstanding restoration and decoration in each room around the “Slendor of the Old South” was refreshing from the typical hotel conference rooms. It truly was an environment that allowed us to accomplish our business objectives, but also brought the team closer together due to the warmth and charm of being in a house. We would absolutely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020