Cottage w/River Access Near Rock Island State Park
Explore Tennessee's Best Waterfalls from Rocky River Cottage
Rocky River Cottage - Holiday Home
About
Escape to the Rocky River Cottage, a peaceful luxury retreat on 2 acres nestled within the rolling hills of Rock Island, Tennessee. Enjoy mountain and farmland views, creature comforts, evenings around the fire pit beneath the stars, and the perfect blend of modern comfort and outdoor adventure. Just minutes from Rock Island State Park and downtown McMinnville, you'll be close to waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, fishing, wineries, breweries, golf, and unforgettable Tennessee scenery.
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Thoughtfully Designed for Gathering and Slowing Down. This beautifully designed home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests and offers plenty of room to relax after a day of adventure. Main Level: Two private bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom Fully equipped kitchen Open-concept living and dining area Cozy stone fireplace Washer and dryer Upstairs Loft: Four built-in full-size bunk beds Spacious bonus living area Full bathroom with tub Private balcony overlooking the surrounding countryside Whether you're sharing coffee at sunrise or winding down after exploring nearby waterfalls, every space was designed with comfort in mind. **Traveling with Your Pup(s)?** Please note: Pets are welcome ONLY in the garage and fenced pet area and are NOT permitted inside the home. We've created a unique setup for guests traveling with pets. A $75 pet fee applies, with a maximum of two dogs unless approved in advance. Unlike most vacation rentals, pets enjoy their own heated and cooled 400-square-foot garage retreat, complete with: XL dog door that leads to a 20x15 fenced-in area Couch Television Plenty of room to relax The garage is connected to the home by a breezeway and also serves as a fun recreation space featuring: Compact Ping pong table Dart board Classic Nintendo Board games Cooler for your adventures Outdoor towels Misc. outdoor fun (kick ball, football, etc) *This property has exterior cameras* Firewood and Propane: we can't guarantee availability, however, we will reimburse guests if you have to purchase propane for the grill. Bundles of firewood can be purchased a few minutes away at the Rock Island Market at guests expense.
Other Details to Note
The heated and cooled 400 sq ft - 2 car garage is dog friendly. Inside of the home is not. There is an XL doggie door which leads to a 20x15 fenced in area. If traveling with your pet, please include your pup(s) at checkout when noting your guests. There will be an additional pet fee which covers our additional cleaning fee and wear of the property over time. (Thank you!!) This property is 10 minutes to Rock Island State Park (the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins, and Rocky Rivers), 15/20 minutes to charming downtown McMinnville, 20 minutes to Cumberland Caverns, 35 minutes to Burgess Falls, 45 minutes to Fall Creek Falls, and much more! Please note, the kayaks shown in the photos are not included with the rental, however, there are kayak rental options nearby that we would be happy to share with you! Only guests staying at The Cottage may use the community common area with river access. The river is low from about Nov-May b/c it's controlled by Center Hill Dam. The Corp of Engineers release the water towards the end of May. You are still able to swim and fish anytime. Swim at your own risk.
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Drying rack for clothing
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Game console
- Ping Pong Table
Family
- Board games
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Pack 'n Play/travel crib
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Mini Fridge
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Lake access
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Fire pit
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
The Hidden River Preserve is a quiet community with Rocky River access. The community has a common area with a swimming/fishing dock, covered pavilion with picnic tables, and a fire pit.
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