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Caney Fork River Cottage. Sparta, TN. Fall Creek Falls, Kayaking, Fishing, Relax

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Property grounds
Pool
Property grounds
Living area
Queen Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sparta, TN
  • Fall Creek Falls State Park
  • Rock Island State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Fall Creek Falls
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Crossville, TN (CSV-Crossville Memorial)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Caney Fork River Cottage. Sparta, TN. Fall Creek Falls, Kayaking, Fishing, Relax

Caney Fork River Cottage

Located within footsteps from famous Caney Fork River known as “The Kayak Capital”.

This beautiful cottage has 3 Bed 2 Bath & sleeps 7, possibly 8.

Large covered back deck overlooking the river & dock for amazing views and all day sits watching as the waters are filled with fun.

Bring your kayaks and fishing poles for some fun. The fishing is great and there is no better place to enjoy beautiful Tennessee while kayaking the Caney River. the dock offers good fishing too. You can bring your boat and tie off on the dock. The boat ramp is across the 4 lane Hwy directly across from the neighborhood.

The location is private yet very convenient only a few miles from local amenities.

Sparta is a fun town.
With more caves, waterfalls, and scenic overlooks per square mile than anywhere else in the United States, Sparta TN is a great adventurous destination. We have over 100 miles of paddleable water including world-class whitewater and serene flat water. We are minutes to multiple hiking trails which range from easy to strenuous.

We are bordered to the north by the Falling Water River, to the South lies the Caney Fork River which offers amazing kayaking and fishing. To the west we have over 40 miles of shoreline on Center Hill Lake which offers great boating, fishing and skiing. And to the east we are bordered by the Cumberland Plateau and Bridgestone Centennial Wilderness Area which offers excellent hunting and hiking opportunities. Sparta and White County are bisected by the Calfkiller River which runs through the center of town and offers yet another place to paddle and fish.

Several amazing State Parks within miles.

-Fall Creek Falls is 13 Mi
-Rock Island 10 Mi
-Virgin Falls 10 Mi
-Burgess Falls 17 Mi
-Cummins Falls 30 Mi
-Edgar Evans 27 Mi
-Cumberland Mtn 27 Min

The area is known for excellent motorcycle riding.

Kitchen is fully equipped.

Laundry has full size washer and dryer.

Lots of Parking.

Wi-Fi

Smart TV

10 Mi to Sparta or Spencer

25 Mi to Cookville

1 Hour 20 Mi to Nashville

1 Hour 20 Mi to Chattanooga

1 Hour 30 Mi to Knoxville

Property manager

Clay
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 11:00 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

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sparta Golf and Country Club and Cotten's Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rock Island State Park and Caney Fork River. 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

  • Sparta Golf and Country Club - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 18 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Burgess Falls State Park - 26 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Fall Creek Falls - 40 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Cumberland Caverns - 46 min drive - 44.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Skip's Restaurant & Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Times Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ades' Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Doyle Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caney Fork River Cottage. Sparta, TN. Fall Creek Falls, Kayaking, Fishing, Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Caney Fork River Cottage. Sparta, TN. Fall Creek Falls, Kayaking, Fishing, Relax?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caney Fork River Cottage. Sparta, TN. Fall Creek Falls, Kayaking, Fishing, Relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Caney Fork River Cottage. Sparta, TN. Fall Creek Falls, Kayaking, Fishing, Relax located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Caney Fork River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tent Graves of Mt. Gilead Cemetery and White County Public Library. Sparta City Hall and Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Never disappointed

We have stayed here several times and will continue to do so. The location is perfect for us - close to family. The property is well maintained (thanks for fixing some of the steps) and the house is super clean. Clay is so responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKinlie N.

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

Great home

Home was clean, spacious, and overall a great experience! We traveled from South Carolina to Sparta to spend thanksgiving with family, and we will definitely stay at this home next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Quick Get away

Beautiful view. Very nice house. Loved the porch and dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Chasing Waterfalls in Central TN

Our stay at the cottage was excellent. Everything was very clean and modern. The host provided plenty of clean towels which isn't always a given at many places. All of the amenities were great. We stayed at this location to see several waterfalls and hike Brady (bluff) Mountain. It was a huge success. Shout out to Rise & Shine Cafe in Sparta for a perfect 5-star, inexpensive breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Would Recommend

The purpose of our stay on this trip was to catch some of the beautiful state parks in the area. We visited Burgess Falls, Rock Island and Fall Creek. This property was a perfect central location since to do that. We didn't use the river on this trip, but there is a dock below and I wish I would've remembered my fishing pole. The house was very clean, and well maintained and beds comfortable. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Cainey River

Was impressed with the cleanliness. Comfortable beds! And the river view is quite peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Another excellent vacation

We have stayed here for the past 3 years and hopefully will again next year. The location is close to our family and shopping. The house is in excellent shape and very clean! Clay is excellent to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Nice house on the river

My husband and I spent the weekend at this river house. The home was well appointed and very clean. We paddle this river often and brought our paddle boards with us. We had a nice, relaxing weekend on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Very clean!

Overall very pleased. I feel certain I have bed bug bites. Numerous red itchy bites on legs feet and arms. Symmetrical lines. Slept on window side of master. No one else has noticed anything. Did not have before stay. Haven’t been anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice house and very close to Falls Creek St. Park, Burgess Falls, and Rock Island St. Park. The house is well appointed and very comfortable. The stairwell down to the dock had one completely broken step and another was rotten and looked to be ready to give way at any time. The dock is close to the highway bridge so the traffic can be loud at times, especially from the big 18-wheelers. Overall, it was great value for the money and we plan to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

H R N.

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

Wonderful Retreat From The Everyday Stress

My husband and I rented this beautiful house to serve as base camp as we traveled to look at property in the area. It worked out perfectly. It was so easy to get to and relax at. The back porch served as a perfect sanctuary for reading a bookbok orenjoying a glass of wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Central home close to hiking

If you want a clean and functional house central to great hiking, swimming, kayaking or canoeing this is it. House is very accessible from road and highway 111. You do hear highway noise but it is not bad. River is deep. We made our kids wear their vests. It is probably 30 feet deep at dock and the edge from land drops straight down. We were close to major parks and hit all the waterfall trails we could during our stay. The area is phenomenal with breath taking views. Rock island was our family’s favorite but falls creek was a close 2nd. Falls creek could be best done over several days. It is a little further away but a must. House is very functional. We were there for 4th of July and were able to watch plenty of fireworks from our back porch. We ate out several days but cooked most of the time. Kitchen supported so we could pack our lunches during hikes. We don’t do repeats as we try to hit new places but strongly suggest if you are active and can handle the steep hill and walk to river as mentioned by others. The fire pit area would be better if leveled.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stace F.

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

Water view

We loved the simplicity of the house, beautiful water view and great table for board games at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Nice Setting

Nice backyard view of the river. The house had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay while in town for a wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri D.

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

Great weekend

We enjoyed our stay at this house. Our son especially loved fishing from the dock. The house was perfect for the five us. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michonne H.

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

Relaxing

This property was perfect for our family. The back porch was so nice for the beautiful weather that we had. We had no maintenance issues and overall it all went very smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

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

Great getaway

We had a great stay at this house. Very relaxing and close to lots of beautiful hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Waterfall Getaway

Enjoyed the state parks!! Off season so it want crowded and place was just as listed. Very Nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad W.

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

Great stay

Great place! Great river view! Great overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C., New Smyrna Beach, Fl USA

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

Great place to stay

We have stayed here before and it has only gotten better, location on the river, really nice and clean house. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Honeybee F.

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

Clean and Comfy

The River House was very clean and comfortable. It had everything you'd need. We especially loved the back porch. There are neighbors but they are not really visible from the back of the house and it feels really private. We loved the view of the water. I think it's important to note that the water is not extremely easy to reach if you have limited mobility. It's down a hill and then two flights of stairs and then a steep dock. It was fine for us but some may have a problem navigating. I don't have any complaints though. We enjoyed our stay and loved the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful

Our stay was very peaceful and beautiful. Although we didnt catch any fish from the river. We did enjoy all the natural sites around and parks that are all a very short distance away. The way to the river is a little rough. Didnt know it was so many stairs lol. However we greatly enjoyed our stay. Clay was awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Sparta Trip

The property was fantastic. We fished from the dock and enjoyed relaxing on the back porch looking out over the river. We based out of the River Cottage each day. We enjoyed Fall Creek Falls State Park, Rock Island State Park, and checked out Burgess Falls one day as well. This property was perfect for having short drives each day to see the waterfalls in all those locations. Sparta is very close by for restaurants as well. Our family had a great time here and hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Wonderful place to gather

We had a most enjoyable stay. The rental was very well furnished, exceptionally clean, and comfortable. Loved sitting on the back deck “catching up” with old friends. We would highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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