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

There are two bedrooms on the main level, each with full baths. The laundry room is also 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

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.

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

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

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

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

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • 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

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • 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

Accessibility Bathroom

  • Step-free access There are no steps to get into the bathroom, 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

Accessbility in Other Room Types

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

House rules

Pets are only allowed in the climate controlled garage. Pets are not allowed in the home. The 400 sq. ft. garage has an XL doggy door which leads to a 20x15 fenced in area. Smoking is permitted outside, but please clean up after yourself.

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.

Guest access

Guests will receive a personalized 4 digit code within 24 hours of check-in. This code can be used on the front door keypad for immediate access.

Reviews

Chris
May 2025 · Airbnb
Elizabeth was on top of messages regarding incoming storms and where to find alternative light in case of a power outage. As well as finding a glitch in the entry code and correcting just hours upon arrival.
Gurjeet
May 2025 · Airbnb
If I could give more than 5⭐️ I would. Our stay was absolutely perfect. Couldn’t have asked for more comfortable stay. The space was cozy, clean, and thoughtfully designed with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. Home away from home! Elizabeth & Chris were incredibly communicative and organized — from the smooth check-in to the detailed (yet easy) checkout instructions. We especially appreciated the personal touches and how well-maintained everything was. Would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

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