Title: The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!! Step into this charming town by staying close to all its hidden gems – from local events to live music. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100800200/100800194/95dc2f47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100800200/100800194/5503d4a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100800200/100800194/0219f0d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100800200/100800194/f34281f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100810000/100800200/100800194/bfac0e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of historic downtown Jonesborough, Tennessee, The Eggplant Cottage offers a cozy retreat within walking distance to local attractions. Stroll into town and enjoy live music or visit the distillery in the evenings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!! The Eggplant Cottage is a quaint gem located in historic downtown Jonesborough, Tennessee - the oldest town in the state. With a two minute walk into town, you can spend your evenings like a local by going to the distillery, catching live music, or sitting on the porch listening to the train. Check out local events by searching “Jonesborough Tennessee Calendar” in your search engine. Please note the property is close to an active train. We can’t wait for you to explore this charming town! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98980000/98974400/98974302/w904h683x60y0-86cf1afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clean! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Jonesborough is home to this cottage. Jonesborough Historic District and Christopher Taylor House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tennessee Hills Distillery and Austin Springs Spa & Salon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center or Freedom Hall Civic Center. [Visit our Jonesborough travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Jonesborough.dx120025) [View more Cottages in Jonesborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Jonesborough-Cottages.d120025-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.29157,-82.47673&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kap%7CEpvkvN%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBQBSBQBSBQDQBSDQDQBQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQFQFMFQFOHOHOFOHMHOHOHMHMHOJMHKJMHMLKHMJKJKLKJMJIJKLIJKLILIJILILGLILGLILGNELGLELGNELENELENELCNCNELCNANCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLDLHLFLFLHLFLHLHJHLHLJJHLJJHJLJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJJHLHNHLJLHNHNFLHNFNHNFNFPFNHPDNFNFPDPFNDPDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBRBPBPBRBPBR%40P%40R%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAPARARAPARAPCRCPCRCPCPCRCPEREPCPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPGNENIPGNGPGNINGNINGLININKLILINILKJILKLKJKLKJKJKJKLKHMJKHMJMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMHMDOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMEOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOEMGMIMGMIMGMIKIMIMIKKMIKKKIKMMKKKKKIMMKIMKMIKKMIOIMIMIOIOIMGOIOIOGOGQGMGQGQGOEQGQEOGQEQEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCSCQCSCQASAQCSAQASASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a3h9g3hf_Um76eZrckmdcl0T6-k=) Jonesborough, TN ### What's nearby - Jonesborough Repertory Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - International Storytelling Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Tennessee Hills Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Johnson City Medical Center - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - East Tennessee State University - 12 min drive - 11.5 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pizza Plus - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Black Olive - ‬11 min walk - ‪Olde Town Pancake House - ‬13 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!! located? > Situated in Jonesborough, this cottage is steps from Jonesborough Historic District, Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, and Christopher Taylor House. Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum and Tennessee Hills Distillery are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Eggplant Cottage - Walking distance to downtown historic Jonesborough!! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve M. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Cottage Stay The eggplant cottage was very nicely decorated and equipped. We had a wonderful time in an interesting place. We would definitely stay there again! ##### Steve M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing little gem Loved the cottage! Also loved how close downtown was, enjoyed walking around everyday. Highly recommend! ##### Lisa T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage Loved the cottage. The train not so much ##### Melissa M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Cottage My Wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Eggplant Cottage celebrating our anniversary. The hosts have created a warm, creative environment and did a beautiful job renovating the old house. A short walk into historic downtown Jonesborough ##### Richard S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela S. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eggplant cottage Nice ##### Angela S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. T. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2 weeks at the Cottage by the train tracks. Extremely tastefully decorated from an older cottage into a modern marvel. ##### Michael S. T. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel m. May 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful spot in downtown We were here for our wedding, which took place downtown. The place was perfect for the two of us and the proximity was truly unbeatable. We loved the history of the building and the special Dr. Enuff (an east TN delicacy) by our host. This place has everything you could need and the host were very friendly! ##### daniel m. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cari-Edina S. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Eggplant Home! My husband, myself and our 2 children (8 & 18 months) stayed here for a little get away to the Bristol race. This home was adorable. Very clean and accommodating. Our kids LOVED the train and being able to walk to town and the little playground. If/when we go back to TN we will be staying her for sure. ##### Cari-Edina S. 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