10/10 Excellent
Steve A.
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Steve A.
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2025
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Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6174.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cookeville, TN
- Tennessee Tech University12 min drive
- Cane Creek Park14 min drive
- Cummins Falls State Park26 min drive
- Crossville, TN (CSV-Crossville Memorial)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
'Dad's' Room
1 Double Bed
'Mom's' Room
1 Double Bed
'Siblings' Room
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
'Sibling's'
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town
If you want TV, our place is probably not for you. The lack of TV (although it is clearly in our listing) has gotten us several less than stellar ratings. Even so, we stand firm in our decision to keep TV out of both of our listings.
It is our intention to provide a different kind of experience for our guests, one more like our families experienced growing up in the 80's and before, where attentiveness to one another, quiet, and nature were more commonly appreciated. The only TV in the house is a very small vintage one available to watch the vintage media that is provided.
Our home has been recently updated, while still trying to keep a feel from the not-so-distant past. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood from the covered front porch, sunroom, or large rear deck from where the birds and small wildlife can be experienced.
Experience the vintage books in every room. Large living room with piano and vintage media (CD's, VCR, cassette tapes, and records) and ways to play them. Board games and puzzles in dining room.
Each bedroom furnished with it's own desk for study or reading.
Cookbooks in kitchen, National Geographic Magazines, encyclopedias, and educational books in living room, health, garden, and crafts books in 'Mom's' room, pastoral books in 'Dad's' room, and miscellaneous books in 'Sibling's' room.
It is our intention to provide a different kind of experience for our guests, one more like our families experienced growing up in the 80's and before, where attentiveness to one another, quiet, and nature were more commonly appreciated. The only TV in the house is a very small vintage one available to watch the vintage media that is provided.
Our home has been recently updated, while still trying to keep a feel from the not-so-distant past. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood from the covered front porch, sunroom, or large rear deck from where the birds and small wildlife can be experienced.
Experience the vintage books in every room. Large living room with piano and vintage media (CD's, VCR, cassette tapes, and records) and ways to play them. Board games and puzzles in dining room.
Each bedroom furnished with it's own desk for study or reading.
Cookbooks in kitchen, National Geographic Magazines, encyclopedias, and educational books in living room, health, garden, and crafts books in 'Mom's' room, pastoral books in 'Dad's' room, and miscellaneous books in 'Sibling's' room.
Property manager
Emily Varela
Premier Host
Languages
English, Spanish, Turkish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Ask about written permission for certain events.
Pets
No pets allowed
$100 minimum charge for breaking this rule
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Note from host: Ask about written permission for certain events.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cookeville
Cookeville is home to this holiday home. Cummins Falls State Park and Southern Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Window Cliffs State Natural Area and Burgess Falls State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cookeville, TN
What's nearby
- Dogwood Park - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
- Burgess Falls State Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Tennessee Tech University - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
- Cane Creek Park - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
- Cummins Falls State Park - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 8 min drive
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bryce H.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice old school home
Bryce H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret P.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Weekend
Margaret P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Brenda D.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfall getaway
Brenda D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jerri B.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing stay!
Jerri B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gwendolyn S.
29 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Gwendolyn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Annie T.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super nice home
Annie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adam B., Pine Grove, Louisiana
28 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place
Adam B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
6 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice & comfortable
Mike M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark P., North Augusta, SC
29 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
Mark P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Megan L.
7 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Megan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Leslie R.
9 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, homey atmosphere
Leslie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hannah R.
6 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sparkling Clean
Hannah R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen N.
30 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay.
Kathleen N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larry W.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home in neighborhood
Larry W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kaylor H.
26 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in a Beautiful Home!
Kaylor H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Larry W.
23 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always
Larry W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and comfortable retreat during a very busy weekend visit.
Mike M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tomoko O., TN, USA
5 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage, beautiful and functioning well too!
Tomoko O.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
james i.
31 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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james i.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Brenda W.
5 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, very comfortable
Brenda W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
6/10 Okay
Gregory
5 Dec 2024
Disliked: Amenities, communication
Gregory
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randall R., San Saba, Texas, USA
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Alls well that ends well
Randall R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
9 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Debbie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
6/10 Okay
Pamela S.
17 June 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Quiet for adults, not kid friendly
Pamela S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Emily Varela
I was born, the oldest of 3, in Wisconsin, where my parents served as pastor/missionary in the 1960's. We moved to Cookeville in 1976, and after graduation and attending TTU for a couple of years, I moved west to New Mexico and Texas, where I cowboyed for 12 years before marrying and returning to Tennessee. My husband and I have 8 children from 25 to 14 years old and live on a small farm in neighboring Jackson County, Tennessee. We are also licensed general contractors and own and operate Amigos Construction.
Why they chose this property
My parents bought and lived in this house from 1999 until 2018. My family recently updated it to give it a feel of our family by accessorizing it with hundreds of books and vintage media from my late parents.
The master bedroom has been named the 'Siblings Room,' and has a little flavor from my family, as well as that of my brother's and sister's.
'Dad's Room' reflects his work as a pastor/missionary with pastoral and relational books, as well as some of his family history.
'Mom's Room' reflects her work as a nurse, nursing instructor, gardener, and someone who made nearly everything herself; the room also includes some of her family history.
Each room is furnished with its own desk for reading or study. The living room has a record player, as well as vintage DVD's, CD's, cassette tapes, and video tapes.
The master bedroom has been named the 'Siblings Room,' and has a little flavor from my family, as well as that of my brother's and sister's.
'Dad's Room' reflects his work as a pastor/missionary with pastoral and relational books, as well as some of his family history.
'Mom's Room' reflects her work as a nurse, nursing instructor, gardener, and someone who made nearly everything herself; the room also includes some of her family history.
Each room is furnished with its own desk for reading or study. The living room has a record player, as well as vintage DVD's, CD's, cassette tapes, and video tapes.
What makes this property unique
We really enjoy spending time at Mom and Dad's place! The back yard butts up to a wooded lot, making it a great place for watching birds and squirrels. Guests have reported seeing deer in the yard. The neighborhood is very peaceful and makes for a relaxing getaway, while only minutes from the hustle and bustle of town or in the other direction, the beauty of Burgess Falls and Center Hill Lake.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Turkish
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