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Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining
Nestled on the serene Calfkiller River, this home offers a peaceful retreat for up to 6 guests. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a beautiful view of the river, you'll feel at ease in this quiet abode. Explore downtown Sparta just minutes away or enjoy nearby attractions like kayaking and hiking trails.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Property grounds
Sparta House on the Calfkiller River
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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Map
Sparta, TN

What's nearby

  • Caney Fork River - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tent Graves of Mt. Gilead Cemetery - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • White County Public Library - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sparta City Hall - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital - 13 min drive - 13.4 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax!?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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Reviews

Waterfront River House - kayak, fish, & relax! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendi H.

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

Sibling get together

Weekend away with siblings. Savannah’s place easily accommodated 5 adults. It was well stocked with amenities. We had a wonderful time catching up and making new memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Family reunion

The property was well equipped and it was a very nice touch that they provided a bottle of wine, a loaf of sourdough bread and a dozen fresh eggs for us-that really made us feel welcome. We did have a minor incident with the baby and one of the cats So we would say just be mindful about the mix of kids with the animals that stay on the porch Overall, we are very glad we picked the River House
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful Stay

The property is gorgeous, and the home spacious, clean, and comfortable. Owner provided so many things that were above and beyond expectations. Communication was great. We loved kayaking on the river and spending time with our family. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024