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Surrounded by state parks!

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Sparta, TN
  • Place, Sparta City Hall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, White County Public Library
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Pearson Park
    ‪21 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
  • 22.5 miles (36.2 km) from Center Hill Lake and 6.8 miles (11 km) from Calfkiller Brewing Company
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 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
  • Fireplace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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. 72 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malvern H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location for our weekend in the surrounding state parks and great little place to stay highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and inviting. Lots of nature! Creek was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graci B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A friend and I stayed here so we could enjoy hiking at Scott's Gulf State Park. The house was absolutely perfect! Dawn was very friendly and communicates about everything. The property is so beautiful and the house is so cute and cozy. We're already talking about coming back to enjoy more hiking in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, private cottage. Clean & comfortable & the creek behind the house is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its a wonderful space. Clean, quiet, host is very hospitable providing just about everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay and hated to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

very clean and neatly organized.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to visiting this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was very clean, nicely decorated, and close to Sparta and Cookeville. Plenty of room for two, and although very cold the night we arrived, the host had the home warm and toasty when we arrived, and it was welcomed. Everything you need and quiet. We had planned to leave a day earlier but after seeing the sights we wanted to explore a little more. Messaged the host through the site and she sent a form for the additional night at the price when rented. Very good communication with the host. Beautiful home and area. Picture provided were accurate
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Reyvonie

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

Great family get away

Great location. Close to several places to hike, kayak. Peaceful area. We all enjoyed the beautiful outdoors and time together
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time at this wonderful place. Dawn, the host was amazing. We were thrilled to get the confirmation. Redbud Acres is a delightful place that really does allow you to experience the local natural history and scenery. The facility is equipped well and the deck, overlooking Cherry Creek, is a wonderful place to have an afternoon beverage and truly relax. If I am in the vicinity, I am staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Val H.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gennifer T.

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

Absolutely Peaceful

We stayed here for a girls getaway and the property was absolutely beautiful! Quiet, plenty of space for conversation and equipped with everything you need for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

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