Title: Surrounded by state parks! - 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 # Surrounded by state parks! Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69250000/69244500/69244492/ae9e4f46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69250000/69244500/69244492/177123ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69250000/69244500/69244492/w507h683x259y0-d80e724d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69250000/69244500/69244492/w904h683x60y0-2fec35d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69250000/69244500/69244492/w506h683x259y0-ef73715d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the tranquil retreat of Shady Creek, nestled on 6 acres in White County between Sparta and Cookeville, TN. Relax on the back deck overlooking Cherry Creek or unwind by one of two waterfalls from the front porch. Gather around the fire pit with friends and family or take a short drive to town for a movie night at Sparta Drive-In. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61456 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,456 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88480000/88473900/88473847/73079e8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mosaic Cabin On the River, Downtown SPARTA TN! 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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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Sparta Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Sparta ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.02141%2C-85.44846&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GFqRvBB8CqNSy7JTCk6cZP1c5wg=) 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 Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surrounded by state parks! on Nov 20, 2025 start from CA $196.17, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Sparta-Hotels-Surrounded-By-State-Parks.h69244492.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Surrounded by state parks! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (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 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Surrounded by state parks! Reviews 10 ### 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 62 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 6.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Val H. May 12, 2025 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. ##### Val H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula H. Apr 20, 2025 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. ##### Paula H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April B. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We really enjoyed our stay and hated to leave ##### April B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie Apr 28, 2024 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!! ##### Stephanie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Reyvonie Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Communication it was quiet and relaxing. ##### Reyvonie Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim B. Jun 3, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4fd20bd1-306d-4911-994c-55b8cd227a13-1748982636253.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b7c8af93-9180-4e20-9ecd-a3087ca8dc08-1748982635418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/566b7050-da99-4d38-a9de-0800dec1d67c-1748982636421.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b27b145a-57fe-4db3-9abb-4d9887a5fc6b-1748982635415.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kim B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry C. Mar 27, 2025 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. ##### Jerry C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenny N. May 18, 2024 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 ##### Kenny N. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenny H. Oct 27, 2024 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! ##### Kenny H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa G. Feb 18, 2025 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! ##### Teresa G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie R. Jul 3, 2023 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. ##### Margie R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane N. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### JaneN A very clean, lovely house with a beautiful and relaxing back view ##### Jane N. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel D. Mar 27, 2024 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! ##### Rachel D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clay M. Jul 31, 2025 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. ##### Clay M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia S. May 30, 2023 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! ##### Olivia S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie K. Sep 21, 2024 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. ##### Valerie K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily A. Jan 5, 2024 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. ##### Emily A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina K. Jun 29, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/de9d9664-5894-41e7-b95f-168850dca6c8-1751157772305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tina K. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave H. May 25, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0116be67-0fc3-4e4a-923d-ff6e58656829-1748188209134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fe521126-89a4-4f20-82d6-49d0bc11533d-1748188208836.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b769fa11-d344-4ba1-b467-886b4a374743-1748188208952.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Burgess Falls](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/20ddb8fe-83ed-41ca-8f41-aa466bc0c849-1748188209223.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dave H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris P. May 18, 2025 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! ##### Chris P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather M. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and quiet I came here with a friend for a week to enjoy all the local parks and waterfalls, and this was a wonderful home base. The house is well kept, plenty of amenities, and Dawn was very helpful and kind. The property is fairly quiet, and the back porch is great for enjoying the evenings. There is also a fire pit with wood provided. The area around the creek was a bit overgrown (and don't even try to get to the waterfall unless you aren't allergic to poison ivy and don't mind getting wet...I tried), but it is still nice to see from up on the porch. The only downside I would give is that the 2nd bathroom is quite small, and the toilet is way too close to the sink, but overall, it did not affect our enjoyment of the trip. I would absolutely stay here again, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to escape. Thanks again to the owner for all the useful information! ##### Heather M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay! The creek, home, and quiet location were perfect for a long weekend adventure! We explored breweries, wineries, and waterfalls in the area. It was always nice to come back to the peace and play some games or relax on the deck next to the creek. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay by the Creek Wife and I stayed for a few days by the creek. Enjoyed the stream and seeing the wild Turkeys. House was charming and everything worked as it should. Talked to the lady renting the place several times and she could have not been more accommodating. Hope to stay there again. ##### James S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caleb W. Mar 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Excellent place to stay. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife on the property and exploring the nearby state parks ##### Caleb W. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan K. Dec 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Nice place, the Christmas decorations were a nice touch ##### Dan K. 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