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Surrounded by state parks!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sparta, TN
  • Calfkiller Brewing Company
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Burgess Falls State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Tech University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Crossville, TN (CSV-Crossville Memorial)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Surrounded by state parks!

Nestled in the country on 6 acres in White County, Shady Creek is located between Sparta and Cookeville, TN. Enjoy the creek from the back deck or enjoy the sounds of our 2 waterfalls from the front porch. You can also enjoy all the wildlife that wander the property or start up the fire pit where you can relax with friends. Drive to town and see a movie at the Sparta Drive-In. (Open Fri and Sat nights)

The space: Our home is a two bedroom home and two baths. There is also a pull out sofa in the living room with linens and blankets in the closets. There is a fully stocked kitchen with a crockpot included. Full size washer and dryer. A deck runs along the entire back of the home which overlooks Cherry Creek. There is a charcoal grill. We also have a fire pit (wood is located in the shed) and covered parking area for two but plenty of other places to park as well. If you follow the path down past the old chicken coop to the right of the house, you will be able to enjoy our small waterfalls.

All TV's are streaming where you can log into your accounts to enjoy several different apps or download your own. There are many free apps on the TV's that don't require you to sign in.

One thing to know about our location: There is no cell service at the house unless you turn on wifi calling, connect to our wifi and you will be able to make calls and send texts with no problem. To do this, on your phone go to Settings>Phone Settings or Call Settings> Click on Wifi Calling.

There are cows adjacent to our property with an electric fence. Please do not touch the fence.

Both bathroom sink faucet handles are opposite...hot is on the right and cold is on the left.

Guest access: Our property is outside the city limits. You don't have any neighbors. There is a gate to our property but it will be opened. Self check-in with keypad. We have a ring camera at the front door that will be snoozed upon check in. Any tampering with the Ring camera is not allowed.

If there is anything that you need during your stay, we are right up the road.

Other things to know: There is an abundance of places surrounding us where you can hike, bike, cave, kayak, fish and golf. Several state parks all all around us (listed below) as well as Center Hill Lake (14 miles), Dale Hollow Lake (56.5 miles), Percy Priest Lake (85.2 miles) Lake Chickamauga (76.6 miles), Cordell Hull Lake (54.5 miles) and Fort Loudon Lake (80.9 miles). You can also explore Cumberland Caverns which is just a thirty minute drive to McMinnville.

OUTDOORS: We are surrounded by state parks! Golden Mountain State Park (3.4 miles) Burgess Falls State Park (12.1 miles) Lost Creek Falls Natural Area (20.5 miles) Virgin Falls (25.9 miles) Rock Island State Park (27.8 miles) Cummins Falls State Park (28.2 miles) Fall Creek Falls State Park (32.8 miles) Edgar Evins State Park (34.2 miles) Cumberland Mountain State Park (40.3 miles) Standing Stone State Park (40.7 miles)

EAT & DRINK: Sparta, TN has many little hometown restaurants and brewery's. The second Saturday of the month between Oct and March, you can buy breakfast at Cherry Creek Volunteer F.D. just up the road from the house. Simply turn left out of the driveway and drive two miles until you see the Fire Department on your right. The building is red and the address is 124 Montgomery Rd. (6-10am) Adults are $10 and kids 12 and under are $5. Check out Sparta's very own Calfkiller Brewery, Happy Trails Brewery and Taproom, Northfield Vineyards or The Coffee Collective. Places to eat are Marioochi's Pizzeria on the Square, Rise & Shine, Huddle House, CH Donuts, Yanni's Grille, Jack's Top BBQ, Miss Miranda's Tea Room (lunch only), Frank's, El Tapatio, El Meson San Pedro, Panda Garden, Casa Luna, and Foglight Foodhouse (on the river) to name a few. Sparta also has fast foods such as McDonalds, KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Little Caesars, Papa John's, Burger King, Sonic, Arby's, Captain D's, Subway, Hardee's and Dunkin. Sparta has grocery stores like Walmart, Floyd's Hometown Food and Save A Lot. There is a Dollar General located just down the street from the house. When pulling out of the driveway, go left for about 2 1/2 miles until the road ends. Turn right and you will see the Dollar General on your right. We also have a Walgreens in town.

Cookeville has all the chain restaurants plus their own hometown places to eat. It also has an AMC movie theater and stores such as Kohl's, Old Navy, Belk, Home Goods,TJ Max, Ross, Hobby Lobby, Dick's Sporting Goods, Academy, Outdoor Junction, Ulta, JC Penny's, Harley Davidson, Publix, Food Lion, Aldi's, Sam's Club, Food City and Kroger's. Both Sparta and Cookeville have Walmart.

NEARBY CITIES: Chattanooga (89.5) Nashville (90.9 miles) Knoxville (106 miles)

AIRPORT: Nashville (83.6 miles) Chattanooga (89.9 miles) Knoxville (106 miles) The Smoky Mountains are just a two and half hour drive.

Property manager

Dawn Morrison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not use the wood stove. It is not hooked up and will cause a fire if used
A $250 extra deep cleaning fee will be charged if there is smoking inside the home

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cookeville Depot Museum and Beecher Wallace Homestead are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Calfkiller Brewing Company and Sparta Golf and Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sparta, TN

What's nearby

  • Calfkiller Brewing Company - 21 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Burgess Falls State Park - 30 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 32 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 35 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Cummins Falls State Park - 47 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Calfkiller Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Roberts Family Diner - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surrounded by state parks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surrounded by state parks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surrounded by state parks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surrounded by state parks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Calfkiller Brewing Company, Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital and Sparta City Hall. White County Public Library and Pearson Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Get-A-Way

This was a very nice property in a good location. The kitchen was well equipped. The place had a large living area. We liked the table games that were available as well as the jigsaw puzzle which we put together. We did a creek walk to see the refreshing waterfalls on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Excellent place to stay. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife on the property and exploring the nearby state parks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even Better than Expected

Every one of us, ages 71, 69, 13, & 8 absolutely loved this place & the 13 year old asked if we could go again sometime, as we pulled away to head home. The house is roomy with a well set up kitchen. The setting is perfect for folks who like to "get away from it all", & the creek directly behind the house, along with small waterfalls on the property, are absolutely "icing on the cake". Thank you, Dawn, for our perfect grandparent/grandchildren get away trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas

Nice place, the Christmas decorations were a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parodies!

Great location, very well outfitted and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay

Our 2nd stay this year was every bit as amazing but with fall colors. :) We absolutely love this mountain getaway. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alischia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property!

The property is beautiful and the home is fully stocked. Location is great. The back porch amd areas are amazing. We definitely would stay here again. The only compliant i would have is that the toliet seats slide and the beds arent very soft. Otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

25 Anniversary

It was a beautiful place. It has a big back porch you can drink your morning coffee and enjoy the breeze and listen to the water running down the creek. It also has a nice front porch where you can seat and watch the children play. We plan to come back with our gry. It's a great location we visited Jamestown, Cookeville down to Lynchburg. It's was neat and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

D. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

If you want to get gone and off grid, this is it. Perfect central location to all the beautiful waterfalls. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kody P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for work

The plaxe was very comfortable. It has a beautiful view off the back porch. Plenty of space. Enjoyed our stay very much. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Reyvonie

Liked: Communication
it was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful relaxing place

We had a wonderful time staying in the cabin on the creek. Sooo many waterfalls in the area that we were only able to hike to a couple of them. We will definitely be back next year to enjoy the cabin and a couple more waterfall hikes. The creek is beautiful, the cabin is clean and comfortable. The porch was a great place to hang out and eat meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I don’t want to tell anyone how great this place is!

This place is amazing! It is quiet and has a creek out back, the back porch is amazing to sit on and just chill. There is a fire pit with plenty of chopped wood provided. We have been twice and plan on staying more. The location is excellent for access to plenty of nature, hiking, waterfalls etc. My kids have room to roam and explore. I don’t want to tell yall how great this place is because I want to keep it all for us but I know how useful reviews can be for people, so I guess the secret is out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting

Excellent location for privacy and relaxation. House was very clean and well equipped. Enjoyed walking the creek and close to all of our activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

JaneN

A very clean, lovely house with a beautiful and relaxing back view
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Mountain Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay at this quiet and relaxing cabin. Everything, from the cozy interior to the relaxing outside back deck overlooking the creek, is the perfect mountain get away. The home is clean and well decorated. This is a new favorite of ours!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The house is set in a very pretty area close to several state parks. Dawn had great communication about the property. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, countryside, get away from it all

We loved this property! The sounds of birds chirping, the creek running in the back, the cows in the field munching on grass was exactly what we love. It was a great, central location to all the state parks and waterfalls that we wanted to visit. Very clean and communication with the host was great. Wish we could have stayed longer. Loved our stay and hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to vacation

This place was great. Very clean and central location to alot of great towns and dawn was amazing with communication. Plus the house was stocked with all the amenities. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet spot to relax

A nice spot to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

We loved our stay here! It was just as described with peaceful views and everything we needed. Host was great with info and communication and we had a fantastic time adventuring to the state parks! We would highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Tena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous property!

This property was absolutely marvelous! The property itself is very beautiful with rolling hills, cattle grazing, flowering trees, the creek, a few small waterfalls, some wildlife and quiet! We never got a chance to use the firepit or the big backporch...it was cold in the evenings and we were busy until late each day...but they would have both been very fun to use. The house was spacious, the beds comfortable, lots of windows facing the back of the property, and Dawn went out of her way to meet our needs. We love waterfalls and were able to visit 5 in the area! I would recommend this get away to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures dont do it justice!

Wow! This place was amazing, beautiful, quiet...everything anyone would want for a relaxed vacation! Wr played in creek and waterfalls, had 2 fires, enjoyed the neighboring cows, and many meals on the back porch. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Much better than photos represent. Great little get-away!

The relaxing sound of the creek when sitting on the back porch is amazing! The "little" waterfalls on the property were much bigger than I expected and there's a nice little bench for relaxing/viewing! Restaurants not too far away. Nearby state parks are well worth the drive! Owner is very responsive to messages - even called the Fire Dept for us to see what they were serving for breakfast. (Speaking of which, the Fire Dept breakfast was GREAT! For $10 you receive (all/any): eggs made-to-order, ham, sausage, bacon, pancakes, sausage gravy with homemade biscuits, chocolate gravy, hashbrowns, selection of drinks. One of the volunteers mentioned that all of the fire departments in area do it up big like this, so you might see what you can find on a weekend that local one isn't serving.)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Morrison

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Just a Tennessee girl who loves Jesus, family and Tennessee Vols football. We are a fire service family and support all first responders.

Why they chose this property

Our property is the perfect place to get away from the hustle of life. The quietness, the wildlife and peace at our property will rejuvenate you. At any given time you will see deer, foxes, eagles, turkeys and of course there is cattle adjacent to our property.The fence on the side of the property with the cattle is an electric fence. Please don't touch.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the covered back deck as you watch the creek flow. It's always a good 20 degrees cooler on the deck. There is plenty of wood in the shed to use for the fire pit or if it's raining, sit on the front porch and listen to the waterfalls while the rain hits the metal roof.

Languages:

English

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