Whispering Water at Rock Island Shores

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of the forest.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious living room with a large rug, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a dining table.
A wooden cabin with a deck, a metal shelf with items, and a door leading to an interior space.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Rock Island, TN
  • Place, Caney Fork River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Falls Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rock Island State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

In other building

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

In the Game area

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Rock Island

Rock Island is home to this chalet. Black House and Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cotten's Marina and Pearson Park.
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Rock Island, TN

What's nearby

  • Caney Fork River - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Great Falls Lake - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cotten's Marina - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Little Mountain - 15 min drive - 9.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Foglight Foodhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Campaghn Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Water at Rock Island Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whispering Water at Rock Island Shores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Water at Rock Island Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Water at Rock Island Shores?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Water at Rock Island Shores located?

Set in Rock Island, this family-friendly chalet is within 6 mi (10 km) of Caney Fork River, Cotten's Marina and Little Mountain. Great Falls Lake and Rock Island State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was gorgeous and big. Private location quiet and very relaxing. Brought my boyfriend and his kids down for a weekend vacation and it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

The house was wonderful and we seen at lot of deer and turkeys. Very relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet country location. Location is the best part, only a few minutes from Rock Island State Park. Not far at all from Sparta and Spencer, and about 30 minutes to Fall Creek Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private but not secluded. Very comfortable :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

The cabin is beautiful and spacious. We were able to enjoy the stay both inside the cabin and outside with plenty to do and a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet

We really enjoyed our stay at the property. The home was nice and clean, and our stay was pleasant. I would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2022
James, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay at this home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

RI Stay

What drew me in when looking to reserve was the location. It proved to be perfect for our short vacation. We will be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Thank you Sean for this wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving

Comfortable place for our family Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved It!

We couldn’t find the hot tubs mentioned but it was a really fun and comfortable stay! Would stay again. Early check in was so helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you Casey For your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent get away

We totally enjoyed staying at this beautiful cabin. The house was very clean and pristine. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need. The location of the house was so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2022
Thank you Lan for your wonderful review!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cabin was beautiful and had everything our family needed for a fun and comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2021
Thank you, Trent, for letting us know. This home is one-of-a-kind! Let us know when you are ready to venture this way again, and we will be happy to assist you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Early morning walks through deer fields.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
That truly does sound relaxing! Thank you for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful Property. Good Vibe. Amazing view from the living room. Just Amazing. Totally Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

The house was so nice that words and pictures don’t do it justice. The porches alone are so nice that the only reason to come inside is to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2023
Thank you Steven for your very kind review of our home! We appreciate you and look forward to hopefully having you back for another stay in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Three nights near beautiful Tennessee state parks and natural areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2020
Thank you for reviewing the home and area, Dana. We are glad that both met your needs!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

It was nice

It was nice,clean….not as cozy as I anticipated…the recliners allowed you limited comfort. I would have liked to have seen a nicer more elaborate walk in shower to fit the style of the house…all in all…it was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another fine stay

This is a very nice house that is well of the beaten path if you want quiet and privacy. Close to waterfalls which we enjoy going to. The wrap around porch gives different views of the property and the large windows are great for early morning breakfast and watching nature. This was our second time at this location and we will stay again when available for future trips. thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you David for your very kind review and we look forward to having you back for a third trip soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, beautiful home. Close to Rock Island Park. House was perfect with a nice kitchen. We enjoyed the ping pong table and a nice air hockey table there as well. Everything was comfortable and very nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2022
Thank you for the 5 Start review! We agree, the kitchen is amazing!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful property and location

Amazing property. Loved all the wood work that was done around the house. Patio with screen was a fantastic touch. Wish we could spend more time there. Only reason for 4 stars was related to bathroom cleanliness. We rented this place because of the cleanliness reviews. It was clean for the most part however the shower curtains in both bathrooms were quite awful with mold growing all over. They need to be replaced. Easy to fix. Will stay again for sure and I am certain the shower curtains will be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2022
Thank you, Kanu for your review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!!

This rental home is just beautiful. We had such a nice time here that we decided to extend our stay an additional 4 days. The home is spacious and exceptionally clean, with beautiful views from the porches and windows. There are plenty of places to relax both inside and out. The kitchen is well stocked and there are plenty of games to keep even the pickiest ones busy and happy. We enjoyed playing corn hole and air hockey and seeing deer in the nearby fields. Some were even spotted walking through the backyard. Beds and showers were good. We were happy to have a washer and dryer so no laundry when we got home! The home is quite comfortable and quiet. We now consider this home as one of our favorite rentals. We highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Thank you Susanne for your review it sounds as if you all really enjoyed the home! We look forward to having you back again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Beautiful Home in the midst of the Tennessee mountains

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An immaculately clean home within striking distance of some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the U.S. The amazing views of rolling hills, old barns, and deer feeding in the fields was enough, but the home itself was perfect for our family weekend getaway. You could relax on the screened in porches, play air hockey, ping pong, or cornhole. The location was ideal within close distance of state parks, waterfalls, lakes, or quaint towns with great restaurants. Can't say enough about the amenities and quality of this home, the maintenance staff that made it sparkle, and the superb communication from the rental company that kept you informed about everything you needed to know. My only wish is that we could have stayed longer.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We could not be more pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you back in the future.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Location was good but cabin was very dirty and dusty, needs a deep cleaning. Pet hair in carpets and my 2 year kept finding them so had to keep him off carpets. Checked in Sunday and told them tv in bedroom didn’t work and someone came and looked at it and couldn’t figure it out. I called again Monday morning and it wasn’t until Wednesday they told me that that tv doesn’t even have service owner canceled it but took 3 days to find that out. Porch chairs were too dirty to sit on. Kept finding black hair in bathrooms, couldn’t sleep with bedroom fan on high makes too much noise had to turn down super slow. One of the lights in living room with fan doesn’t work. I checked out a day earlier but have left sooner
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The most important thing i can warn you of is "Do not believe the hype about the stunning river veiw!" There is a creek bed, it could be a very narrow part of the river i suppose, but it is basically dry. Maybe that couldbe excused due to somewhat dry weather. But a river view is a blatent lie. There are very dense trees blocking any view from a window or porch. I rented this house because of the claim of a river sound and view specifically for my 72 year old mom to enjoy since she is unable to hike. The manager simply told me they couldnt do anything about it when i asked for a discount because the pictures do not show a river. Im sorry, i was going by their word!there were other minor inconveniences that were frustrating as far as appliances and heating system. But the greatest issue is the lie and the excuse. Not to mention the actual owner did not respond to my email at all. And there was a tv in the master bedroom that didnt get a signal. The receptionist told me that the room just didnt have a streaming tv at the time. There are no local channels. She finally agreed to have maintenance bring one. He sat it right in front of the larger tv that did not work. I wonder if they took the working one out after we left? The house is nice and spacious. The bonus room and sauna are pointless and stink of bugspray or mothballs. I will have to clean everything that was in that room from my sons suitcase The smell clings to everything! View from a window or porch. weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The proximity to Rock Island State Park (15min) and the ping pong table were great. Unfortunately, the cleanliness and communication fell short. There was significant dust and black dog hair inside the home and on sheets. The patio areas needed to be prepped for use (covers removed, deep clean). The biggest issue was the third bedroom (renovated garage adjacent to 3 other garages) was totally unusable due to a strong chemical odor - potentially gasoline/diesel/yard chemicals. This is a safety/health concern and when brought to attention of host (CHL Rentals) on two consecutive days, we never received a response. When we asked for a reasonable partial refund for the inconvenience of squeezing in a 2bedroom when we specifically booked a 3 bedroom, we were denied. I do not recommend staying at this property or renting any properties managed by CHL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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