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Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise…

Cottage in Lyles with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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  • Place, Vanderbilt University
  • Place, Montgomery Bell State Park
  • Place, CoolSprings Galleria

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise…

Discover Foreverwater, our cottage by the creek, nestled on 17 wooded acres along side Barren Fork Creek minutes from Leipers Fork Village with direct access to the historic dirt path back roads of eastern Hickman County, Lyles TN. This writer's retreat was once home to guitar maker and author, R. O. Barton (The Tucker Novels).

Leverage this fully furnished home as your seasonal escape to the country, your home between homes, or as your rural office complete with high speed broadband internet. Two large bedrooms, each with their own large cedar closets and full baths, flow into an open plan common area with a large stone fireplace, spacious living room, and a modern eat-in country kitchen. Natural woods and stone abound within this berm house inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. This private setting offers easy access to I-840; is central to Franklin, Fairview, Dickson; and sits just 45 minutes west of Nashville.

So unwind, write your next blog or book, explore the back roads of rural Tennessee, and sleep easy next to the calming sound of a babbling brook. Foreverwater awaits.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

Lyles

Lyles is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Montgomery Bell State Park and Gentry Park, while Storytellers Museum and The Renaissance Center are cultural highlights.
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Lyles, TN

What's nearby

  • Storytellers Museum - 27 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Montgomery Bell State Park - 37 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Greystone Golf Club - 41 min drive - 37.2 km
  • The Factory - 56 min drive - 63.4 km
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 57 min drive - 69.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beacon Light Tearoom - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Monte Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Red Onion Diner - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Snappys Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Country Kitchen - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise… pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise…?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise… on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$361.45, 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 Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise…?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise…?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the creek on 17 acres minutes from Leipers Fork! Writer’s Paradise… located?

Situated in Lyles, this cottage is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Storytellers Museum and within 20 miles (32 km) of Gentry Park and The Renaissance Center. TriStar Horizon Medical Center and Clement Railroad Hotel Museum are also within 20 miles (32 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. 48 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this property. The fire pit overlooking the creek was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Very clean. Beds very comfortable. I would highly recommend this little cottage getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, spacious and lots of options for different age ranges! Everything we needed was already provided at the property. We had a wonderful family reunion!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Private. Very clean. Relaxing sounds of the creek.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Wonderful stay

Although the weather was rainy, this home made our trip a wonderful experience. It was clean, had everything one needed, and the owner was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

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

Short and sweet stay

Very clean and cozy. Our family only got to stay one night but we enjoyed our short sweet stay. It overlooks a creek and is so peaceful. It was clean and tidy and the sweet treats were so nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy V.

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

Cottage by the Creek

Nice, very clean cottage overlooking hardwoods and a large creek. Great for a weekend getaway. Good communication and no issues at all with stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emily V.

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

Quick get away!

We took a short overnight trip to celebrate my in laws anniversary. Beautiful location. Would have loved to have had more time to spend outdoors. The creek views are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Cozy Stay

We pulled up to a cozy house on the creek. The view of the creek from the house is amazing with all the windows. The house had everything we needed for our weekend stay. The property was clean and everything we wanted it to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlan O.

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

Beautiful, Rustic, and Secluded

The cottage was just as described online and shown in pictures. All appliances were modern like new. The furnishings and beds were comfortable and our stay was just what we were looking for. The property is at the end of a long driveway and is nestled deep in the woods with a creek running through it. Wear shoes with good traction to walk down to the creek as the descent is steep. You have a true sense of privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Quiet

Quiet place in the middle of the woods. Gorgeous house and property! Loved waking up and drinking coffee by the fire. Will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin T.

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

Anniversary Getaway

My husband and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary with a night away at this cabin. It was so restful and peaceful. All the decor and touches invited you in to enjoy your time. The view and master bathroom were amazing. The bed was comfortable and we were able to slow down, enjoy the view, the fire pit and the stay. We definitely want to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory B.

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

Incredible location

Such an awesome place to stay as a family. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the abundance of space and the proximity to the river. The house was perfect, and the master bath is legendary. In addition, the communication from the property manager was impeccable and they were ready for us ahead of schedule which was a welcome surprise as we were traveling with tired children. This will definitely be our first choice if we are in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Very relaxing

We were very glad we chose this location for the center of our stay. We were visiting TN for a wedding location close to this Cottage by the Creek property location. The property owners were very nice & helpful. The location property outside as well as inside, was clean, safe, and relaxing. Everything worked out nicely! Our Sincere Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon S.

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

Lovely home

This is a lovely cottage and, had it not been so cold, it would have been a perfect location for our family Thanksgiving. I was disappointed to learn that what looked like a roaring fire in the photos was candles burning in the fireplace, but Nathan was kind enough to stop by with space heaters and we warmed up well enough. It was a quick drive off I-840 with a bit of a rough driveway, but the house was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Caryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
While the inside of the cabin is nice, we will not return because of the following reasons:1) This "hideaway" is truly remote and we had a VERY hard time finding it--and would be impossible in the dark, even with the instructions. The driveway has very steep ditches on both sides and the property is very hilly and not good for anyone with mobility issues.2) This property is listed as "minutes from Liepers Fork" and along with Franklin listings which is deceptive. It is 30-45 minutes from Franklin and 20-30 minutes from Liepers Fork.3) B/c the property is listed as a "Super Host" we erroneously assumed there would be something we could eat in the fridge for our stay (as that's what I've experienced in the past), but there was nothing but water and a few small packaged snacks (chips,cookies). Since we arrived at dusk and because of the difficulty finding the property, we didn't go back out to find a grocery store, but saw none coming in. 4) Your phone has zero reception and you will have to switch to wifi calling while on the property and hope it works in the event of an emergency.5) Exiting instructions should be listed prior to booking as they are ridiculous! "please strip the beds of your used sheets and place sheets and towels in the laundry room. Please rinse all dishes, place them in dishwasher and start dishwasher. Please remove all garbage to the outside garbage bin...We would have just stayed in a hotel (closer to Franklin) if we had known all of the above.
Beware of deep ditches on both sides of driveway and remote location making it impractical to find at night.
In my experience, Super Hosts usually leave some kind of food for their guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Clean. Very well furnished with everything we needed and wanted for cooking, visiting, and relaxation. Gorgeous natural setting. Very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the best rental we’ve ever had (and we’ve stayed in places all across the country)! The sound of the creek, the peace and quiet, and the perfect accommodation gave us just the reset we needed. We enjoyed coffee outside both mornings, watched wildlife, photographed more than a dozen types of mushrooms, walked the beautiful creek and enjoyed long soaks in the jetted tub! We lacked for nothing. We would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Etta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay over exceeded our expectations. The home was so welcoming, cozy, and clean. The host was so helpful with any questions I had and even went above and beyond suggesting places. The surrounding was so private and relaxing as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as listed. We enjoyed our stay and the beds were super comfy! Great host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I met a college friend to catch up and have a "reading" holiday. This place could not have been more perfect. The weather was great and it was so very quiet and peaceful. The home was lovely, much prettier than the pictures communicate. Particularly impressive was the view. The windows are almost floor to ceiling and looking out the windows, one sees layers and layers of trees with the light dancing through the branches. Makes for a very serene vibe. The was one of the best hosts I have communicated with. He responded promptly to questions. He gave excellent pre arrival instructions. We took two of his restaurant recommendations, and both were most excellent. Mid stay, my friend broke off a loose shower knob; I notified the host and his response was gracious and showed more concern for my friend than the damage. I really appreciated his kindness.Highly recommend and will likely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful and peaceful. I loved my stay here. The house was comfortable and the setting was very private and isolated. Keep in mind that this place is out of the way so you will end up driving at least 20 to 30 minutes to get to Franklin and Lieper’s Fork and 50 to 60 minutes to Nashville. But if you want quiet and peacefulness, this is certainly the place. I loved to sit outside and listen to the creek and watch the birds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place. It’s quiet and remote, but close enough to Franklin, Lieper’s Fork, and Nashville. The property is beautiful, and we spent lots of time wading in the creek at the bottom of the hill. Not a soul in sight. The house is very comfortable and well-equipped with a large kitchen and everything you need for cooking. It isn’t a huge house, but it was plenty big for the four of us and you could easily fit in a couple of more if you needed to. We also really appreciated the small touches, like the variety of snacks and bottles of water and ice tea left for us. If you’re looking for a secluded place with magnificent views from both bedrooms, a very comfortable living room and a big kitchen that’s convenient to Franklin and Lieper’s Fork, we can’t think of a better choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Our New Favorite Place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, and it offers a ton of amenities. The best part is the seclusion, and the creek running behind the house is a close second! We are already planning a trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevin W.

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

What a treasure! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Even though we were only there one night, the appointments and amenities made it feel like home, but a step up. More than enough of anything we could need, and a quality that was truly inviting. The descent to the creek was steeper than we expected, but was still enjoyed by all. We are already looking forward to returning in the future for a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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