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Your Rocky River Retreat at The Cottage

Enjoy serene farm and mountain views with access to the Rocky River

River Access, Mountain View, Game Rm/Pet friendly!

Rock Island, TN, United States
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About

Peaceful and family-friendly, the Rocky River Cottage offers serene farm views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and plenty of space to relax or play. Enjoy multiple outdoor seating options, a cozy stone fireplace, and access to a community fishing dock and pavilion a short distance away. The 2 car garage is pup friendly where they can enjoy the conditioned space, doggy door, and fenced enclosure. Kick back, soak in the views, and unwind in this charming countryside retreat with Rocky River access.

Good to know

This home sits on just under 2 acres. You'll appreciate the peace and quiet with no neighbors on either side of you. There are two bedrooms on the main level, each with full baths. The washer and dryer are for guests to use and is located in a dedicated space downstairs in the secondary bathroom. Upstairs is an open/large loft area with a separate living space, 4 full-size bunk beds, patio with a view, and a large full bath with a tub. The garage attached by a breezeway is dog friendly and also serves as a game room with a ping pong table, old school Nintendo, dart board, and tons of board games to choose from! This space is heated and cooled. There is also an XL doggie door that leads to a 20x15 fenced in area.

Other Details to Note

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! The heated and cooled 400 sq ft - 2 car garage is pup friendly. The inside of the home is not pup friendly. There is an XL doggie door which leads to a 20x15 fenced in area. If you're bringing a pet - you must pay the additional $75 pet fee. Please include your pet in your reservation. If your pet was not included in your stay and we see you arrived with a pet via our exterior cameras we will invoice you for the $75.00. We are charged an additional cleaning fee for pets in the garage and this helps with the overall wear and tear (maintenance). 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. Important: the community dock is going through an extensive repair. The area can still be used including the dock, but at your own risk. We only allow a total of 8 guests. The home is less than 1,800 square feet and not equipped for additional guests. Propane for the grill is not guaranteed to be available. We do our best to keep it full for guests, but we can't guarantee it. There is a pac 'n play and high chair available, however, we do not supply baby gates.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Game console
  • Ping Pong Table

Family

  • Board games
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace
  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

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

Accessibility Getting Home

  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the home, and the entryway is level

Accessibility Bedroom

  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level

Accessibility Bathroom

  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
  • There is a chair that allows a guest to be seated in the shower These can be wall-mounted, freestanding or wheeled
  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level

Accessbility in Other Room Types

  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level
  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bedroom, and the entryway is level

House Rules

Please Do Not leave the Garage HVAC unit running when you have the garage door open. We receive high usage reports (when usage is exorbitant) and will be notified the next day. If this occurs, you may be charged an additional fee. *** If you're bringing a pup you must pay the additional $75 pet fee.** Please include your pup(s) in your reservation and *2 Pups Max.* If your pet was not included in your stay and we see you arrived with a pup via our exterior cameras we will invoice you for the $75.00. We are charged an additional cleaning fee for pets in the garage and this helps with the overall wear and tear (maintenance). Safety: Please keep the gas grill away from the home/breezeway as it's a fire hazard. Please swim in the Rocky River at your own risk. Please use the community area at your own risk.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

It's a quiet neighborhood with community access to the Rocky River with a fishing/swimming dock, covered pavilion, and fire pit.

Guest Access

The entire home and garage

Reviews

Kelly
October 2025 · Airbnb
We absolutely loved our stay in Rock Island! My husband, two kids and my parents made the trip to attend a wedding nearby. Everything was wonderful - from the decor of the home, to all the board games & activities that kept my toddler occupied, a high chair and pack and play for my baby, and so much more! The house smells brand new still and is such a beautiful property. We enjoyed checking out the river which we have access to about a mile down the road, got food at the rock island market everyday, ice cream at the trolley & went to the state park too! We would recommend this place to anyone. Probably the best airbnb I’ve stayed at!
Lollie
October 2025 · Airbnb
This is such a great home in a beautiful location. There is lots of space outside which my kids loved and it also has tons of games for kids as well. We live too far away to bring our dog but he would have loved it too! It has a very cool setup for fur babies. I have family in a town near by and will stay here moving forward if it’s available. We loved it!
Lisa
September 2025 · Airbnb
One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. The home felt so welcoming and had everything I could possibly need. Elizabeth thought through every detail, which I truly appreciated. The décor was beautiful, the house spotless, and it all made it so easy to relax. Also, the view was just lovely, with cows often wandering through the field behind the house. It’s in a remote location, but that was exactly what I wanted — a peaceful escape where I could fully relax without even leaving the house. For exploring, there are gorgeous waterfalls nearby. My favorite was Burgees Falls: a shaded river walk with smaller falls along the way, and when you arrive at Burgees Overlook, you can continue down the path to the top of the waterfall, where a stunning gorge and rocky cliff await. Easily one of my favorite spots in TN. Thank you for creating such a cozy and thoughtful home — I’ll definitely be back! :)
Elizabeth
August 2025 · Airbnb
I stayed here with my bridesmaids the night before my wedding. I am from Nashville so i wanted to be close to the wedding venue and this location was 30 mins from the venue. Elizabeth's home was very nice. It literally looked like one of those homes from Better Homes and Garden magazine. What stood out to me was 1) the layout and 2) the kitchen! The layout of the home was simple and spacious. The kitchen, coming from a girl that loves to cook, had everything you needed in the kitchen. From air fryer, pots, oven mitts, mixing bowls, etc., was all in there. She even had a Kcup coffee machine and 12 cup coffee machine. The whole area was absolutely amazing and quiet. The only 2 things we had a issue with were the hornets that surrounds the house (literally dozens) mainly at night and the toilet wasnt cleaned. I told Elizabeth and she took care of the toliet issue and the hornets, she couldnt do anything about, she acknowledged my concern. I would definitely stay here again!! Thank you!!
Grace
July 2025 · Airbnb
Such a beautiful stay with very peaceful surroundings. Great if you are needing a getaway into nature. We had a large group and there was plenty of space for all of us and so many amenities to enjoy. We will definitely be back!
Brittany
July 2025 · Airbnb
My family had a wonderful time here! The games were so fun! The cows came to the fence for a few apple snacks! We went fishing at the community dock. Lots of deer sightings. The house was clean and well decorated. We had everything we needed. It was a great location for visiting a lot of the state parks and waterfalls.

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