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Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town

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Kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6174.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Cookeville, TN
  • Place, Arabian Dream Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgess Falls State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cane Creek Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

'Dad's' Room

1 Double Bed

'Mom's' Room

1 Double Bed

'Siblings' Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

'Sibling's'

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town

If you want TV, our place is probably not for you. The lack of TV (although it is clearly in our listing) has gotten us several less than stellar ratings. Even so, we stand firm in our decision to keep TV out of both of our listings.

It is our intention to provide a different kind of experience for our guests, one more like our families experienced growing up in the 80's and before, where attentiveness to one another, quiet, and nature were more commonly appreciated. The only TV in the house is a very small vintage one available to watch the vintage media that is provided.

Our home has been recently updated, while still trying to keep a feel from the not-so-distant past. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood from the covered front porch, sunroom, or large rear deck from where the birds and small wildlife can be experienced.
Experience the vintage books in every room. Large living room with piano and vintage media (CD's, VCR, cassette tapes, and records) and ways to play them. Board games and puzzles in dining room.
Each bedroom furnished with it's own desk for study or reading.
Cookbooks in kitchen, National Geographic Magazines, encyclopedias, and educational books in living room, health, garden, and crafts books in 'Mom's' room, pastoral books in 'Dad's' room, and miscellaneous books in 'Sibling's' room.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Ask about written permission for certain events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Move grill away from house before use and do not leave unattended.

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
Note from host: Ask about written permission for certain events.
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town on 8 June 2026 start from AU$155, 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.

How much is parking at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town located?

Situated in Cookeville, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Arabian Dream Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Southern Hills Golf Course and Cane Creek Park. Cookeville Depot Museum and Willow Place Convention Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communicated well, house was very comfortable and inviting!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, quiet, and comfortable, and had everything we needed, as well as a number of extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Orestes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful stay, very clean. All good things to say. Recommendation needs a TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean. Quiet neighborhood not far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orestes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen didnt have pan, paper towels
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Great place

Great place to stay
Stayed 25 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love your house and will be back for sure ! Great home and great vibes !! Very clean and nice ! B
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn S.

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

Great location

Quaint home close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2021
Thanks for your review Gwendolyn. We're glad you enjoyed our place being conveniently located! We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerri B.

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

Had an amazing stay!

The owner was super friendly and told us any updates that were going on. The house was clean and cozy and we really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
We love hosting wonderful people like you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce H.

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

Nice old school home

We enjoyed our stay very much. There was so much seating for entertaining and a big table to play card games. We had so much fun and a wonderful Christmas celebration. The location is great too, about ten minutes from anywhere in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Nice quiet place

Great little house. Plenty of outdoor activities for the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
We appreciate lovely people.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

BEAUTIFUL home

Large and spacious home comfy and very pleased with our stay will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2020
Thank you for leaving our place so clean!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda D.

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

Waterfall getaway

We came to see the waterfalls the home was lovely will definitely do this again .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Please let us know immediately if something is in the way of a 5-star review, so that we have a chance to correct it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our stay was very relaxing and peaceful. The house was very clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2022
We love hosting wonderful people!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

Quiet

Myself, wife and 2 others couples stayed here. Was a nice relaxing start to the new year. Wonderful place to stay. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
We're glad to share our quiet place!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Nice & comfortable

We enjoyed the peaceful home as a retreat at the end of a busy day of visiting friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
So glad you chose our place again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

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

Super nice home

This hole was perfect for our weekend stay while visiting our daughter at college. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Come back when you can!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Peaceful, homey atmosphere

We found this place to be ideal for our needs. Clea, larger than we thought it would be and comfortable like being in our own home. Great place if you want to get away from it all and just relax
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
We work to ensure that all of our guests can have this type of experience at our place and are grateful for those who share their experiences.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Great Family Weekend

We came to town for a baby shower. Since we all travel from different directions, renting a house is the best choice. This home was perfect for all of us. The decor is very quaint and gives the home a real family feeling. We all enjoyed learning about the history of the home. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
We're honored when people choose our place for special family times!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R.

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

Sparkling Clean

Wonderful property in a nice quiet neighborhood. Good location minutes from downtown, shopping, college, and golfing. The beds were comfortable and the vintage decor really unique!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2020
We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll return when you're in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Excellent home in neighborhood

Emily was great. She took care of everything for us and was very friendly. The home is set back in a beautiful neighborhood and it’s very peaceful and quite. Highly recommended this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
We appreciate kind people!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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

Great as always

Great as always
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

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

Weekend Stay.

We were in Cookeville to visit our son and his family for his birthday. The house was comfortable and the neighborhood was peaceful. It’s much nicer than staying at a Hotel! Thank-You!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2022
We love to provide a peaceful, comfortable, homey place for our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylor H.

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

Wonderful Stay in a Beautiful Home!

It was a great venue to stay at. It's only an hour and a half away from Nashville so you can get to the city quickly and enjoy the city during the day and enjoy the small town during the night. The only "downside" was a small leak in the shower head, but honestly, it did not bother me at all. It was a great spot that makes you feel like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
We appreciate kind, thoughtful guests who give us feedback and let us know about items that need to be addressed!

About the host

Hosted by Emily Varela

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I was born, the oldest of 3, in Wisconsin, where my parents served as pastor/missionary in the 1960's. We moved to Cookeville in 1976, and after graduation and attending TTU for a couple of years, I moved west to New Mexico and Texas, where I cowboyed for 12 years before marrying and returning to Tennessee. My husband and I have 8 children from 25 to 14 years old and live on a small farm in neighboring Jackson County, Tennessee. We are also licensed general contractors and own and operate Amigos Construction.

Why they chose this property

My parents bought and lived in this house from 1999 until 2018. My family recently updated it to give it a feel of our family by accessorizing it with hundreds of books and vintage media from my late parents.
The master bedroom has been named the 'Siblings Room,' and has a little flavor from my family, as well as that of my brother's and sister's.
'Dad's Room' reflects his work as a pastor/missionary with pastoral and relational books, as well as some of his family history.
'Mom's Room' reflects her work as a nurse, nursing instructor, gardener, and someone who made nearly everything herself; the room also includes some of her family history.
Each room is furnished with its own desk for reading or study. The living room has a record player, as well as vintage DVD's, CD's, cassette tapes, and video tapes.

What makes this property unique

We really enjoy spending time at Mom and Dad's place! The back yard butts up to a wooded lot, making it a great place for watching birds and squirrels. Guests have reported seeing deer in the yard. The neighborhood is very peaceful and makes for a relaxing getaway, while only minutes from the hustle and bustle of town or in the other direction, the beauty of Burgess Falls and Center Hill Lake.

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English, Spanish, Turkish
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