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Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Enjoy sitting on the back deck overlooking the Calfkiller River.
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Sit back and relax on the front porch!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sparta, TN
  • Place, Fall Creek Falls State Park
  • Place, Sparta Golf and Country Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Rock Island State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax!

On the Calfkiller River! Comfortable, quiet home for 6 guests with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a beautiful view and access to the river. 10 minutes to downtown Sparta! Sparta is also well-known as an excellent kayaking and hiking area with several rivers and falls nearby. Other nearby attractions: Calfkiller Brewery, Northfield Vineyards, the Mennonite Communities of Fall Creek Falls and Muddy Pond. If you're looking for a fun get-away, close to downtown, than look no further!

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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: 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
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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 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

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beecher Wallace Homestead and Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fall Creek Falls State Park and Rock Island State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pearson Park and Cotten's Marina. 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

  • Tent Graves of Mt. Gilead Cemetery - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Sparta Golf and Country Club - 17 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Calfkiller Brewing Company - 22 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 34 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax! located?

This family-friendly Sparta holiday home is located on the waterfront, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Tent Graves of Mt. Gilead Cemetery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Caney Fork River and White County Public Library. Pearson Park and Fall Creek Falls State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Above and beyond

Our stay here was outstanding! Check in and check out was seamless, with prompt communication. We enjoy hiking and kayaking, and there is an abundance of that in this area! We enjoyed relaxing on the deck overlooking the river, it was very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

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

River House

The home was very clean and nice! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were wonderful! The hosts thought of everything, kitchen had everything you need or would want. There was fresh picked tomatoes and homemade bread to welcome us! The view of the river was so relaxing, and the use of the kayaks was so much fun! The only thing I would have wanted different was to get the check in information the night before. I highly recommend if your looking for a great place to stay and enjoy family time!
View from deck
enjoying the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Delightful

We had a short trip for my daughter's birthday and loved our stay. The homemade bread and eggs were such a nice surprise when we arrived. Perfect location for a day trip to Rock Island. We had enough space and all we needed for our family of 5. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin A.

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

Macs Dads 70th bday party

This property worked out perfect. Fortunately we will be coming back as wife’s parents live in Sparta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

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

Delightful Visit

We loved our weekend at the Riverhouse. The view was amazing. We had sweet pets as visitors almost everyday. The owners are so accommodating and friendly. We enjoyed having breakfast on the deck and grilling steaks! Hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai S.

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

Awesome

Amazing property. Wish I could buy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne D.

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

Quiet and relaxing

If you want time to relax, read, play games, kayak, and do some great hikes, in a clean, comfortable house, this is the place! The hosts have supplied the house with everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy and Gary U., Piney Flats

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

Waterfall Vacation

A very comfortable and beautiful property. We especially enjoyed the view of the river and the bluff outback from the back deck. It was very convenient to go to rock island state park, burgess falls state park , and fall creek falls as well as reasonable drive up to Cookville For dinner and workouts.. I would highly recommend a stay at this property for anyone who wants a quiet country setting in the middle of all the waterfall area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LInda S.

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

Beautiful river home

This property was A+ and then some. The small details that the owner added is also a plus walked into the house to a fresh loaf of sour bread, fresh eggs from the chickens next door. Their home is beautiful the river was a plus with two kayaks the kids got to go out and play in the water the river is slow moving so it was perfect area for my family
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy S.

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

Wedding weekend.

We needed to get together with family for our Grandson's wedding in Sparta. This house was perfect. We were 4 older adults and 2 young (18-21) grandchildren. The house was along the Calfkiller river. It was immaculate and well laid out. We were extremely happy with the whole experience. We had a fresh loaf of bread and a dozen fresh eggs waiting for us. The owners were onsite and very helpful in shopping and dinning suggestions. A truly lovely weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable home and everything we needed was there. Communication with the host was great. We really enjoyed the out side cats who visited at least 2x day. It was nice to use the kayaks on the river. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is so interesting and amazing! Well thought out design and space. It was very clean and the host was very communicative. We even enjoyed the daily fur baby visits. And thank you so much for the gift of delicious bread on the counter. We will certainly stay here again on our next family visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the River House. Beautiful property, all amenities provided, great location to explore Middle Tennessee. Sparta is small but has some great restaurants and is close to larger towns for more shopping/restaurants. Loved the daily visits from the dog, Merle, the cat and the chickens. This rental is one of the best we’ve stayed at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!! My hubby enjoyed every minute of fishing on the river conveniently situated in the backyard. Lovely deck to enjoy our morning coffee. The hosts thought of everything needed for their guests. One of the best Vrbos we have stayed in and we highly recommend it! The hosts very extremely nice and made us feel so welcome. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in TN
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had everything we needed and a beautiful view. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was just as described. We had a good time fishing and of course we loved Merle and Luna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

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

A Fantastic Place to Stay.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the River House……hosts communicated very well, the house was clean, well put together and had a great location. We will definitely stay again on our next trip to Sparta.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Quiet, clean and great accommodations

Stayed here with my wife and sister, very pleasant experience. The river was beautiful. Very close to Sparta and many state parks. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

This rental was everything we could have asked for. The house is on the river, with nothing to obstruct the view. The owners provided everything we needed and more for our comfort. We were greeted with a tasty loaf of banana bread and a bottle of wine when we arrived. Followed shortly by a visit from Luna, the sweetest cat. And later Merle, a big, lovable dog. Both visited us every day. We plan to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ChadTrude S.

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

Great accommodations in a great hiking area

We chose this location and rental due to location and other great reviews. It is centrally located to many state parks but there is also the option to kayak right out the back door. Large windows overlook the river with beautiful sunrises. Great options for food and ice cream (our favorite treat) nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Great getaway

Everything was great! It was a good place to get away from all the hustle and bustle. Savannah kept us in the loop despite all the stormy weather and it was overall a great experience! The boys loved Merle the dog and the cat that came and said hello every day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Lovely Home away from home

The owners have done a wonderful making this a very comfortable location. You feel like a guest, not a costumer…from the fresh eggs, sprigs of basil, and homemade bread to welcome us. The view was lovely…morning sunrise, evening moon rise, turkeys in the yard and wild birds. As well as a visit from the
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

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

Lovely place

Super cute place and the host left yummy homemade zucchini bread and fresh eggs and veggies. We had vistors every morning (Luna cat and Marge dog) they were the sweetest animals Very relaxing place would have love having more time there. and new friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Savannah Romero

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What makes this property unique

Our home sits right along side the Calfkiller River, which is a 42.4 mile-long stream in the east-central portion of Middle Tennessee in the United States. It is a tributary of the Caney Fork, and is part of the Cumberland, Ohio, and Mississippi watersheds.
The Calfkiller River is great for fishing and kayaking, and you'll have access directly to the river right outside in the backyard.

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