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Surrounded by state parks!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Interior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Sparta, TN
  • Burgess Falls State Park
  • Tennessee Tech University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Cummins Falls State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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, Jaxito Burrito Company, Kumo Hibachi & Sushi, Panda Garden, Casa Luna, Chestnut Oaks Farm Store & Kitchen, 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.
Features at this holiday home include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 6.8 miles (11 km) from Calfkiller Brewing Company and 6.9 miles (11.1 km) from Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital
As a guest of Surrounded by state parks!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Dawn Morrison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,456 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Sparta
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Sparta

Surrounded by state parks! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peacefully Private

We picked this property because of the location and what we wanted to do while we were there. We were close to all the State Parks and waterfalls we visited. It was a clean, comfortable and accommodating. We enjoyed hanging out on the back porch for morning coffee and again for evening beverages. Such a peaceful and private setting that made our vacation a true getaway. Communications with Dawn before and during our stay was excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone wishing to visit the area. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfall Tour

Nice peaceful setting in the country. Butterflies flying around and a quiet stream out back. This location worked well for our waterfall tour.
Burgess Falls
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We were in the area for the natural beauty

Dawn's propert wa ssituatedat the top of a small slope, adjacent to the floodplain trees and overlooking beautiful Cherry Creek. A pastoral ambiance of lightly used hay fields along the entrance drive really provided a wonderful introduction. The porches, front and back, with rocking chairs and couches, made a wonderful plqce to have coffee or evening beverage and truly relax. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay spending time with more than 33 species of birds, river otter, woodchucks and beaver. The facilities were more than we could have hoped for. Thanks, Dawn, for providing such a great place for out Tennesse time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

This property provided a peaceful respite. Loved sitting on the back porch listening to the birds and babbling water. Even enjoyed an evening of rain. Inside wasn’t bad either. Will definitely be back if/when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and quiet

I came here with a friend for a week to enjoy all the local parks and waterfalls, and this was a wonderful home base. The house is well kept, plenty of amenities, and Dawn was very helpful and kind. The property is fairly quiet, and the back porch is great for enjoying the evenings. There is also a fire pit with wood provided. The area around the creek was a bit overgrown (and don't even try to get to the waterfall unless you aren't allergic to poison ivy and don't mind getting wet...I tried), but it is still nice to see from up on the porch. The only downside I would give is that the 2nd bathroom is quite small, and the toilet is way too close to the sink, but overall, it did not affect our enjoyment of the trip. I would absolutely stay here again, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to escape. Thanks again to the owner for all the useful information!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

The creek, home, and quiet location were perfect for a long weekend adventure! We explored breweries, wineries, and waterfalls in the area. It was always nice to come back to the peace and play some games or relax on the deck next to the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay by the Creek

Wife and I stayed for a few days by the creek. Enjoyed the stream and seeing the wild Turkeys. House was charming and everything worked as it should. Talked to the lady renting the place several times and she could have not been more accommodating. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Chasing waterfalls

We enjoyed our stay. The house is in a quiet location that is close to many state parks with some of the most beautiful waterfalls. Communication was great. My husband and I are already talking about a return trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

Christmas

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Parodies!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

Travelled with family
it was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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