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Surrounded by state parks!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sparta, TN
  • Place, Burgess Falls State Park
  • Place, Tennessee Tech University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Cane Creek Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Burgess Falls State Park and Window Cliffs State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pearson Park and Cookeville Depot Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sparta, TN

What's nearby

  • Calfkiller Brewing Company - 21 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 31 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Cane Creek Park - 35 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 49 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Cummins Falls State Park - 51 min drive - 46.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Roberts Family Diner - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Calfkiller Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surrounded by state parks! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surrounded by state parks!?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surrounded by state parks! on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$394.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Surrounded by state parks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surrounded by state parks!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surrounded by state parks! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Calfkiller Brewing Company, Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital and Sparta City Hall. White County Public Library and Pearson Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Reyvonie

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Peacefully Private

We picked this property because of the location and what we wanted to do while we were there. We were close to all the State Parks and waterfalls we visited. It was a clean, comfortable and accommodating. We enjoyed hanging out on the back porch for morning coffee and again for evening beverages. Such a peaceful and private setting that made our vacation a true getaway. Communications with Dawn before and during our stay was excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone wishing to visit the area. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

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

Quiet Get-A-Way

This was a very nice property in a good location. The kitchen was well equipped. The place had a large living area. We liked the table games that were available as well as the jigsaw puzzle which we put together. We did a creek walk to see the refreshing waterfalls on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny H.

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

Another Great Stay

Our 2nd stay this year was every bit as amazing but with fall colors. :) We absolutely love this mountain getaway. We will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Even Better than Expected

Every one of us, ages 71, 69, 13, & 8 absolutely loved this place & the 13 year old asked if we could go again sometime, as we pulled away to head home. The house is roomy with a well set up kitchen. The setting is perfect for folks who like to "get away from it all", & the creek directly behind the house, along with small waterfalls on the property, are absolutely "icing on the cake". Thank you, Dawn, for our perfect grandparent/grandchildren get away trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

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

Mini vacation

Did a mini vacation to the area to check it out. This property worked out well for what we needed. We visited a couple of state parks to hike and see waterfalls and it was an easy drive. Enjoyed sitting on back deck to eat meals and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

JaneN

A very clean, lovely house with a beautiful and relaxing back view
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Pictures dont do it justice!

Wow! This place was amazing, beautiful, quiet...everything anyone would want for a relaxed vacation! Wr played in creek and waterfalls, had 2 fires, enjoyed the neighboring cows, and many meals on the back porch. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay M.

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

Waterfall Paradise

My wife & I came to Dawn’s house on the creek to enjoy several days of waterfall hiking. Everything about the house and interactions with the hostess were perfect. The house is clean, roomy, comfortable and stocked with many little extras that we felt were very considerate on the part of the hostess. The front & back porches are great for sitting, sipping and just enjoying the outside air and views of nature(large trees, huge front yard, animals, birds, and the beautiful cold and crystal clear creek, including the two small waterfalls up stream on the property. The house is the perfect location if you’re considering going on waterfall hikes. Many waterfalls 15-20 minutes away and so many more 30-45 minutes. Travel is super easy getting around and very little traffic. This area is one of the most beautiful and unique places in this country with the gorgeous gorges and abundant waterfalls, so many great swimming holes and beautiful friendly people all over.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Great stay

We loved this location! It was a nice, clean house with everything we needed! The location was so perfect. It was so private and secluded. We had a blast playing in the creek right behind the house. Scenic state parks sre close by. We wish we could have stayed longer. The high-speed internet was a treat too! Thank you for sharing your house. It was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

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

25 Anniversary

It was a beautiful place. It has a big back porch you can drink your morning coffee and enjoy the breeze and listen to the water running down the creek. It also has a nice front porch where you can seat and watch the children play. We plan to come back with our gry. It's a great location we visited Jamestown, Cookeville down to Lynchburg. It's was neat and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Best New Year Vacation!!!!

We had the most amazing time!!!! As soon as you turn in the driveway your breath is taken away at the beauty of this place. The back porch was our favorite part. We just sat out and absolutely enjoyed the sounds of nature. We took a walk down to the little waterfall and enjoyed hearing and seeing it. The house was amazing as well. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable, too. There were board games we were able to sit and play for hours. Even the small details were great...there were specific towels to take off your makeup in order to keep their white towels clean. I know that's small, its just the attention to details that I loved!!! We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was located conveniently to many of the parks with waterfalls! We loved how quiet it was out at the property. It was so peaceful having our coffee either on the front porch rocking chairs or on the back porch overlooking the creek. We couldn't have asked for a more peaceful place to stay. The house, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms were all very clean! Communication from the hosts was very fast and they were very easy to communicate with.. We didn't have any issues at all and enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

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

Fantastic

A wonderful place to stay, central to all the parks, and a short drive to the distilleries. A fully stocked kitchen. Clean, bright. Plenty of pillows, extra blankets, towels and wash cloths. Great porch overlooking a stream to have morning coffee or nighttime drinks. We all agreed we would definitely go back. The hostess is easy to contact and very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

We were in the area for the natural beauty

Dawn's propert wa ssituatedat the top of a small slope, adjacent to the floodplain trees and overlooking beautiful Cherry Creek. A pastoral ambiance of lightly used hay fields along the entrance drive really provided a wonderful introduction. The porches, front and back, with rocking chairs and couches, made a wonderful plqce to have coffee or evening beverage and truly relax. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay spending time with more than 33 species of birds, river otter, woodchucks and beaver. The facilities were more than we could have hoped for. Thanks, Dawn, for providing such a great place for out Tennesse time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Morrison

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Just a Tennessee girl who loves Jesus, family and Tennessee Vols football.

Why they chose this property

Our property is the perfect place to get away from the hustle of life. The quietness, the wildlife and peace at our property will rejuvenate you. At any given time you will see deer, foxes, eagles, turkeys and of course there is cattle adjacent to our property.The fence on the side of the property with the cattle is an electric fence. Please don't touch.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the covered back deck as you watch the creek flow. It's always a good 20 degrees cooler on the deck. There is plenty of wood in the shed to use for the fire pit or if it's raining, sit on the front porch and listen to the waterfalls while the rain hits the metal roof.

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