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The Livery at Rainbows End
Cottage in Shelbyville
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41125 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Shelbyville, TN
- Place, Calsonic Arena3 min walk
- Place, Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration9 min walk
- Place, Shelbyville Courthouse Square20 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
About this property
The Livery at Rainbows End
About this space:
If you are passionate about Walking Horses, Tennessee Whiskey or Tennessee History this is the vacation spot for you. In the heart of the Whiskey Trail and walking distance from the main gate of the internationally famous home of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
The Livery makes a perfect basecamp for your Middle Tennessee vacation. Just minutes from Jack Daniels, George Dickle and Uncle Nearest. Less than 60 miles from Nashville and Huntsville.
The space:
Enjoy this fully renovated 1940 cottage with all the amenities needed for a great stay including large platform, smart Samsung TV's where you can enjoy the Samsung TV Plus app provided with over 300 channels including music, or sign into your favorite streaming app.
Living Space: The Livery features a comfortable living space with a 70" HD Smart TV to sign into your favorite apps. There's a large leather sofa with built in recliners and (2) additional leather recliners.
Both Bedrooms feature queen size beds and 50" smart TV's where you can sign into your favorite Apps. There are USB charging ports in the LR and both BRs. There is a ceiling fan in one bedroom and a tower fan in the other.
The bathroom features a walk in shower.
Enjoy outdoor living on the large, partially covered, front porch with (4) wooden porch rockers and an additional seating area for (2) under the large covered area.
There is a large, level backyard perfect for cornhole and horseshoes, which we provide. The 16' x 14' back deck is adorned with string lights and has outdoor dining seating for (4) and a casual lounging area for (4) as well with a large gas grill for you to make the most of the outdoor living area. There is also a large fire pit with seating for (4) in the backyard with wood provided for your enjoyment.
Guest access:
The entire house and yard is available to guests. This is a private, single family residence on a nice lot.
Other things to note:
This house is directly across from the National Celebration grounds and Cooper Steel Arena. During large events you may experience some traffic in front of the house and occasionally some noise from the event(s) however it stays very quiet inside the house 95% of the time and is generally otherwise unnoticeable with exception of the week of the National Walking Horse Celebration and then only mildly noisy.
Additional rules:
1. ABSOLUTELY No smoking or Vaping inside the house.
EVIDENCE OF THIS RULE BEING BROKEN WILL
RESULT IN REPORT TO OTHER HOSTS AS WELL AS AN
ADDITIONAL $500 CLEANING FEE
2. Maximum overnight guest is limited to four.
3. Maximum dogs is limited to ONE with a paid pet fee
at the time of booking unless agreed to in advance
by the host. No animals other than dogs are allowed!
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANIMALS BEING
INCLUDED IN THE STAY AND PAYING THE PET FEE
WILL RESULT IN PET CHARGES OF UP TO $250 PER
ANIMAL IN THE HOUSE.
4. Please put trash in one of the bins by the driveway.
5. Please place all used bath towels in the shower
6. please place all used kitchen towels in the kitchen
sink.
7. Please do not leave food in the refrigerator or pantry.
8. Do not move the furniture around!
9. Please turn off the gas at the tank valve to the grill
when you leave.
Additional requests:
Please replace the cover on the fire wood and grill before you leave. Make sure the grill is cool before covering.
If you are passionate about Walking Horses, Tennessee Whiskey or Tennessee History this is the vacation spot for you. In the heart of the Whiskey Trail and walking distance from the main gate of the internationally famous home of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
The Livery makes a perfect basecamp for your Middle Tennessee vacation. Just minutes from Jack Daniels, George Dickle and Uncle Nearest. Less than 60 miles from Nashville and Huntsville.
The space:
Enjoy this fully renovated 1940 cottage with all the amenities needed for a great stay including large platform, smart Samsung TV's where you can enjoy the Samsung TV Plus app provided with over 300 channels including music, or sign into your favorite streaming app.
Living Space: The Livery features a comfortable living space with a 70" HD Smart TV to sign into your favorite apps. There's a large leather sofa with built in recliners and (2) additional leather recliners.
Both Bedrooms feature queen size beds and 50" smart TV's where you can sign into your favorite Apps. There are USB charging ports in the LR and both BRs. There is a ceiling fan in one bedroom and a tower fan in the other.
The bathroom features a walk in shower.
Enjoy outdoor living on the large, partially covered, front porch with (4) wooden porch rockers and an additional seating area for (2) under the large covered area.
There is a large, level backyard perfect for cornhole and horseshoes, which we provide. The 16' x 14' back deck is adorned with string lights and has outdoor dining seating for (4) and a casual lounging area for (4) as well with a large gas grill for you to make the most of the outdoor living area. There is also a large fire pit with seating for (4) in the backyard with wood provided for your enjoyment.
Guest access:
The entire house and yard is available to guests. This is a private, single family residence on a nice lot.
Other things to note:
This house is directly across from the National Celebration grounds and Cooper Steel Arena. During large events you may experience some traffic in front of the house and occasionally some noise from the event(s) however it stays very quiet inside the house 95% of the time and is generally otherwise unnoticeable with exception of the week of the National Walking Horse Celebration and then only mildly noisy.
Additional rules:
1. ABSOLUTELY No smoking or Vaping inside the house.
EVIDENCE OF THIS RULE BEING BROKEN WILL
RESULT IN REPORT TO OTHER HOSTS AS WELL AS AN
ADDITIONAL $500 CLEANING FEE
2. Maximum overnight guest is limited to four.
3. Maximum dogs is limited to ONE with a paid pet fee
at the time of booking unless agreed to in advance
by the host. No animals other than dogs are allowed!
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANIMALS BEING
INCLUDED IN THE STAY AND PAYING THE PET FEE
WILL RESULT IN PET CHARGES OF UP TO $250 PER
ANIMAL IN THE HOUSE.
4. Please put trash in one of the bins by the driveway.
5. Please place all used bath towels in the shower
6. please place all used kitchen towels in the kitchen
sink.
7. Please do not leave food in the refrigerator or pantry.
8. Do not move the furniture around!
9. Please turn off the gas at the tank valve to the grill
when you leave.
Additional requests:
Please replace the cover on the fire wood and grill before you leave. Make sure the grill is cool before covering.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
About the area
Shelbyville
Shelbyville is home to this cottage. Beechcraft Heritage Museum and The Local Palette Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration and Shelbyville Recreation Center. Southside Park and Short Springs Natural Area are also worth visiting.
Shelbyville, TN
What's nearby
- Calsonic Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Shelbyville Courthouse Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Arts Center and Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Shelbyville Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 2 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min walk
- La Rivera Mexican Cantina - 12 min walk
- Wendy's - 18 min walk
- Alfonso's Mexican Restaurant - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
jim l.
19 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
jim l.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kara G.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kara G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lanette C.
3 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sure thing in Shelbyville
Lanette C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott H.
11 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scott H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua T.
31 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Bill Lord
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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