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Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN

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Exterior
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Columbia, TN
  • Place, Old Hickory Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, James K. Polk House
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Columbia Athenaeum
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Flex Room w/Trundle

2 Single Beds

Guest Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Toilet

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Movie & Game Room Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN

Come to "Cardinal's Nest" to unwind and relax in this beautiful home secluded on over 9 acres with tranquil views of nature and wildlife. Sleep up to 12 and located just 5 minutes to I-65 with ample shopping and local attractions. Upgraded furnishings. Game room with ping pong table and custom arcade, media room for your late night movies with multiple sets of reclining couches. Plenty of books, games, puzzles and movies for your enjoyment.. Outdoor firepit for your marshmallow roasting. Jetted tub in master bathroom. Ring security cameras outdoors.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties
Outdoor cameras for safety. Do not shut off Wi-Fi while at the home or disturb any cameras.

Important information

You need to know

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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this holiday home is in a rural area. James K. Polk House and Polk Home are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fairview Park and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Royal Park and Splash Pad. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hunting.
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Columbia, TN

What's nearby

  • Old Hickory Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Columbia City Hall - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
  • James K. Polk House - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • James K. Polk Ancestral Home - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Columbia Athenaeum - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stubborn Mule Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal's Nest - Secluded 9+ Acres, 3,000+ sq. ft., firepit in Columbia, TN located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Old Hickory Park, Fairview Park and aMuse'um Columbia Children's Museum. Port Royal Park and Splash Pad are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, it was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well furnished. Great kitchen. Beautiful property and location, nicely secluded. Game room and cinema added such a great element to our stay. Very clean and very well furnished with extra towels and cozy blankets etc. Hope to return at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Fantastic stay!

An excellent property and an excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great Location

Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Great Stay!

Had a great stay, I would have stayed longer if I could!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating even with the schedule changes we had. Overall the house was beautiful and worked well for our needs. The only issue we had was that the house seemed like it had been sitting for a while without being checked on and was not cleaned properly before we arrived. The beds, sheets, kitchen and baths were clean overall but there were hundreds of bugs (dead and alive) everywhere in the house. We had to vacuum and sweep much of the house prior to enjoying it. Other than that, it was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
So sorry for the inconvenience. That is why in the check-in instructions it mentions DO NOT open windows as the top of the window tends to slide down a little and allows access to insects. The house is out in the middle of the woods so we attract all kinds of critters. I have pest control that will go out when called. I just called my housekeeper that will go check all the windows, one has to be cracked open. I've recently installed all new siding, sophits, and a new roof. There can be no other way they are getting access to the home. I am happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and the owner was very friendly and quickly responded
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The M.

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

Beautiful spacious home

This home is beautiful and very spacious. It’s just as described in the listing plus is has huge closets to keep all your stuff organized. Host was very quick to reply to any questions we had.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Property was a great place for our family get together. Very clean, a lot of space, and super quiet/peaceful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Perfect

This property was perfect for our family! From the movie room and game room for the kids, to the wood burning fireplace and beautiful views for the grown ups we all had an amazing vacation! The host truly thought of everything a guest could need. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

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

A Wonderful Place

The Cardinal's Nest is a beautiful property, we enjoyed it immensely. We were in town 5 days for a wedding and the house was a perfect setting for a lot of family visiting time. Very comfortable and private, yet close to Columbia with fun dining and shopping. Our host Daleen was great about answering any questions and ensuring we had a nice stay. Really nice place, we'll be looking for an excuse to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrie G.

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

In town for my Son’s Wedding

Cardinal’s Nest was a beautiful home, fully stocked with everything you would possibly need! Accommodations for the entire family. Comfortable beds, plush towels, very clean! Loved it and would definitely stay there again! The host is amazing and responded immediately to any questions I had!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Roberts S.

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

Wonderful Home Base

The Cardinal’s Nest is a beautiful house in a beautiful area. It was a wonderful home base for visiting Columbia, Franklin, Leipers Fork, Nashville, etc. Daleen was a warm and responsive host. We hope to stay here again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
Thank you Julie! I love sharing my home with others!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation

The Cardinals Nest was a great place to stay for our group of 9. Plenty of beds to choose from and lots of space to move around. We enjoyed all of the amenities. The movie theater was awesome. The recliners in the theater were so comfortable and recline with the push of a button. We saw deer every morning of our stay except for the morning we had thunderstorms. I would stay again. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody D.

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

Great stay for all ages!

We traveled to TN for a softball tournament and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The four 13yr olds loved the theatre room along with the game room. The 6 adults stayed very comfortably and it’s a very peaceful stay with the house being tucked away in the woods. We would definitely stay again if we make it back out that way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic

We absolutely loved this house. It’s a beautiful setting in the tree tops. Well stocked with everything you need. Will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary S.

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

Very Nice

The property was as described. It was a wonderful get-a-way. I look forward to renting it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Would definately rent to Cary again! Looking forward to his next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great family house!

We had a wonderful time at this lovely home. As frequent renters of vacation homes we were really impressed by all the amenities. Stocked well with paper products, baby items such as a stroller and pack and play, and plenty of towels and extra blankets. The privacy is really nice and the game room and movie room were a really nice bonus! Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

Family Christmas at Cardinals Nest

Loved how they had a ping pong table, when we got there, we loved playing that, the movie theater, so fancy, even with a popcorn machine! Tether ball was so fun, the fire outside, everyone loved the house! So many special features and touches :) the host, daleen, is wonderful! Everything was clean, great appliances, great master suite and shower! Thank you for a wonderful family Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha P.

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

Family trip

We had a great time at the Cardinal's Nest!! It had everything we needed. Very clean and tons of space. The kids loved the lower level with the game room and theatre. My elderly parents enjoyed the ground floor with the master bedroom, spacious bathroom and all the kitchen, dining and living spaces. All of the beds and pillows were very comfortable. Great views from the deck. We loved watching the deer come through grazing each night. And from the deck my parents could watch the grandkids and their tetherball battles. Lol
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful, comfortable home and property! Very clean. The kitchen was amply supplied with all that we needed. Spacious gathering places for the family. Linens and mattresses were top quality and very comfortable. All ages enjoyed the ping pong table, bean bag toss game, lego table, arcade game, theater and other games. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Wonderful family getaway!!

Cardinal’s Nest is just “as advertised!” Beautiful property, clean home, easy check-in and out, and very comfortable accommodations. Our family loved the view, the home, the fire pit, the theater room, the game room and close proximity to plenty of restaurants, shops and trails around Columbia. Perfectly secluded and 5 mins from town. And Daleen was very responsive to any questions we had. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!! Thank you for the wonderful family getaway!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Peaceful Spacious Family Getaway

The home was perfect for my large family to gather for a family wedding nearby. The home is well equipped for entertainment and cooking. There is plenty of space for those who need some quiet solitude or for several to gather for conversation and games. Plenty of outdoor seating and space to roam. The host quickly and kindly responded to my questions which was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Great!!

Wonderful home with open concept living area and kitchen, plenty of bed space for larger groups, beautiful porch view, and entertainment for kids and adults with ping pong, movie room, games, etc. Easy to get to interstate 65 and Into Columbia. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
More stayed at the house than previously disclosed, a baseball team! I had to pay my cleaning lady extra, worst stay she has seen in three years. It took her 17 hours to clean. Minor damages throughout.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn W.

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

Great Thanksgiving

Cardinals Nest is Beautiful. The scenary is breathtaking. It is within 10 minutes of places to eat and shopping. Also, 40 minutes to Nashville. Great location! The kids had a great time in the basement. They locef plating ping pong, watching movies, and playing video games. The house was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The owner was very responsive. 5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Daleen O'Dell

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I am a Michigan Native but reside in Cape Coral, Florida. I am a real estate agent in SW Florida who is now wishing to travel and visit this beautiful area of Tennessee when the property is available. We spent an early family Christmas there in 2020! I hope you get as much enjoyment and find the tranquality as relaxing as I do.

Why they chose this property

As soon as I laid eyes on this home I knew it was the one! The beautiful windows, abundant wildlife, seclusion, and space to relax and enjoy your surroundings. We have regular visits from deer, so secluded but only 7 minutes to McDonalds one direction and Cracker Barrell the other. Rolling hills, historic sites, wineries, antique shops, parks & walking trails are available for your pleasure.

What makes this property unique

Near Nashville, Spring Hill and Franklin area but far enough to avoid the traffic of city life.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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