Title: The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! Revive with a soak in the hot tub or explore historic Main Street’s vibrant scene. Let this beautifully restored home be your personal retreat. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100531700/100531691/w906h683x59y0-0e5e0137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100531700/100531691/w904h683x60y0-82168012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100531700/100531691/3ee182d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100531700/100531691/a012aba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100540000/100531700/100531691/55b8ede5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into The Dragonfly, a beautifully restored 1920s home in the heart of Franklin. This charming haven offers a hot tub for relaxation and rejuvenation, perfect for both warm summer nights and chilly winter evenings. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! Step into The Dragonfly, a beautifully restored 1920s home located on Franklin's Main Street. This charming 3-bedroom VRBO is a cozy and comfortable haven with all the modern amenities you need while preserving the home's quaint historic character, ready to help you revive and restore during your stay. The space This historic house has been lovingly restored, preserving its original charm while inviting you to infuse your stay with the sense of revival and restoration. The kitchen and living area provide the perfect setting for family gatherings or get-togethers with friends. (Extra table and chairs available in storage area in the home if needed) Unwind on the back porch with gas firepit provided, which is perfect for gathering on chilly evenings. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, the gorgeous firepit is sure to enhance your stay. Situated on Main Street in Franklin, you'll have easy access to the town's vibrant dining and shopping scene, amazing festivals and concerts, The Artcraft Theatre, mini-bowling, Amphitheater, walking/biking Trails, vintage shops, and Franklin College, all within a short walk of just a few blocks. If you're seeking a slice of history combined with modern convenience, The Dragonfly is the ideal choice for your next VRBO getaway. Book your stay now and let this beautifully restored 1920s home be the backdrop for your personal revival and restoration during your visit. This home features: • 3 bedrooms: 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, and 2 full bathrooms • The home is just one floor, so all bedrooms are on the main floor • Back porch with firepit for relaxation and rejuvenation • Convenient location - just a few blocks away from restaurants and shops • Washer and dryer in home for guest’s convenience. 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Take trash to outdoor containers behind the storage barn. Cleaning company with strip bed linens. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Trash collection is Thursday early AM. Please roll bins to the street. If you are unable, please contact Host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.48664%2C-86.05581&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cEAUSZwC9hlSK5GWYMzfhMtJtVw=) Franklin, IN #### What's nearby - Johnson County Museum of History - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Historic Artcraft Theater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Johnson Memorial Health - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - The Legends Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.7 km - Camp Atterbury - 24 min drive - 20.8 km #### Getting around - Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk - ‪White Castle - ‬12 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Burger Poet - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored!? > As of Sept 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! on Sept 28, 2025 start from CA $186.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Indianapolis-Hotels-The-Dragonfly-A-Historic-Gem-With-Hot-Tub.h100531691.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! located? > Located in the heart of Franklin, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Johnson County Museum of History and Historic Artcraft Theater. Province Park and Dame Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Dragonfly- A Historic Gem COMPLETELY Restored! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abandoned Storage F. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place to stay, looking forward to coming back ##### Abandoned Storage F. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calista Y. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful rental Stayed 2 nights in this wonderfully appointed, renovated home during a visit to Franklin with my best friend before she moves out of state. Great location, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home! ##### Calista Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith M. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding stay This was a comfortable place to stay for the weekend of my granddaughter’s wedding. We were close to downtown and local restaurants and not to far away from the wedding venue. ##### Judith M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill C. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekends at Marc Adams We truly enjoyed our stay and the price was very reasonable. ##### Bill C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Orlando R. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect accommodations for my group The property was clean, beds were comfortable, close proximity to restaurants, shopping, and Indianapolis. We had a great stay. ##### Orlando R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer F. Feb 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting family We loved our stay at The Dragongfly. Jason and Kasey are great host. ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kacie P. May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the best! The dragonfly was beautiful and easy to get checked in and we had a great time!! ##### Kacie P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine J. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Fantastic time will be back ##### Christine J. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannan F. Apr 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! We enjoyed our stay, everything as expected! ##### Shannan F. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendon & Natalie M. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay I would stay here again definitely! Very clean and cozy! ##### Brendon & Natalie M. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy K. May 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Comfort Such a cozy 3 bedroom close to all the fun downtown restaurants and shops. The owners thought of all the little details that make this a place you want to come back to! ##### Patsy K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily V. Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Dragonfly was a perfectly renovated space. Comfortable, clean and a fun little hot tub. ##### Emily V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location for exploring the Franklin and Nashville area. Hosts were so easy to communicate with and the home is very comfortable. Overall fantastic experience. ##### Mary K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli B. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Dragonfly Our weekend was full of family, friends, & football. Wandered around Franklin, a charming town and a few restful nights sleep in a quiet and adorable blue house known as The Dragonfly. We would love to visit again in the future. ##### Kelli B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcia M. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Get Together We traveled from the state of Washington to be with family in Franklin. We loved the house, the hot tub, and surrounding area. Will definitely stay again if future needs require another visit. ##### Marcia M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl A. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dragonfly Stayed at the Dragonfly for five nights while attending the Marc Adam’s School of Woodworking. Just what we needed, a quiet neighborhood and a clean well equipped house. Beds were very comfortable. ##### Carl A. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd P. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Had a slight plumbing issue but was solved faster than I could have expected. Great Stay ##### Todd P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon F. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and wonderful home! We had an excellent visit in Franklin for our annual family gathering. The home was well equipped and very comfortable. Convenient to lots of cute spots in the downtown area and not far from the freeway to explore the rest of Indianapolis! We enjoyed the snacks and spent some quality family time. Thanks for sharing your home! ##### Sharon F. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd P. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay Property is great for our needs; close to relatives and to downtown area. Excellent for multiple couples. Property owners have always been super accommodating and super responsive. ##### Todd P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia J. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Dragonfly❤️ It’s a wonderful home, cozy and well stocked with essentials. Not just any essentials really good stuff. Very kind and communicative owners. ##### Alicia J. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review All guests were over 65. They loved all bedrooms were on the first floor. Thank you for allowing us to ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly C. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Trip We had the best time in the cutest VRBO! The hot tub was so fun to sit out in and visit. The house was clean adorable and just so cozy. Lots of lovely blankets to snuggle up with while we watched a movie and just visited. A short walk to the square where there was so many fun things to do! I would recommend the Dragon Fly Inn for anyone wanting to have a delightful little get away. ##### Holly C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine E. Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, clean, comfortable We were in Franklin for an annual extended family Christmas. Three of my children (2 with spouses) and 1 grandchild stayed with me at the house. The bedrooms and bathrooms were adequately sized and well stocked with blankets and supplies. The kitchen was small but well equipped. Unfortunately we did not have time to use the hot tub. ##### Lorraine E. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023