Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61874 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Tech University12 min drive
Cane Creek Park14 min drive
Cummins Falls State Park26 min drive
Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

'Dad's' Room

1 Double Bed

'Mom's' Room

1 Double Bed

'Siblings' Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

'Sibling's'

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you want TV, our place is probably not for you. The lack of TV (although it is clearly in our listing) has gotten us several less than stellar ratings. Even so, we stand firm in our decision to keep TV out of both of our listings.

It is our intention to provide a different kind of experience for our guests, one more like our families experienced growing up in the 80's and before, where attentiveness to one another, quiet, and nature were more commonly appreciated. The only TV in the house is a very small vintage one available to watch the vintage media that is provided.

Our home has been recently updated, while still trying to keep a feel from the not-so-distant past. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood from the covered front porch, sunroom, or large rear deck from where the birds and small wildlife can be experienced.
Experience the vintage books in every room. Large living room with piano and vintage media (CD's, VCR, cassette tapes, and records) and ways to play them. Board games and puzzles in dining room.
Each bedroom furnished with it's own desk for study or reading.
Cookbooks in kitchen, National Geographic Magazines, encyclopedias, and educational books in living room, health, garden, and crafts books in 'Mom's' room, pastoral books in 'Dad's' room, and miscellaneous books in 'Sibling's' room.

Property manager

Emily Varela

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish, Turkish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Ask about written permission for certain events.

Pets

No pets allowed

$100 minimum charge for breaking this rule

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Move grill away from house before use and do not leave unattended.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Ask about written permission for certain events.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cookeville

This holiday home is located in Cookeville. Cummins Falls State Park and DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Window Cliffs State Natural Area and Cane Creek Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cookeville, TN

What's nearby

Dogwood Park - 11 min drive
Burgess Falls State Park - 12 min drive
Tennessee Tech University - 12 min drive
Cane Creek Park - 14 min drive
Cummins Falls State Park - 26 min drive

Getting around

Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Chick-Fil-A - 8 min drive
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 8 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Vintage Library Getaway near Town located?

Situated in Cookeville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cane Creek Park, Cookeville Depot Museum and Willow Place Convention Center. Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Dogwood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

3 December 2023

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

Super nice home

This hole was perfect for our weekend stay while visiting our daughter at college. It had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

6 August 2023

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

Nice & comfortable

We enjoyed the peaceful home as a retreat at the end of a busy day of visiting friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall R., San Saba, Texas, USA

30 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Alls well that ends well

Bad situation, reservations were messed up, reasonably resolved by landlord owner

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine T., Chesapeake Beach, MD

30 December 2022

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

Generally Nice

The property was generally lovely - very convenient and well stocked. It would have been nice to have a tv (the lack of tv/cable might have been in the listing and I missed it). A bigger complaint is that one of the beds is extremely uncomfortable. We noticed that this had been mentioned in the guest book by several others. Finally, the most serious complaint was that the thermostat went out on the second day. We contacted the host at 9 am, heard from her around 11:30 and 2:00 but were not really informed on whether heat was back until 5 pm. I was quite nervous by that time, especially since the host had indicated in her message that she would keep us up to date and might change the lock code. I don’t mind the thermostat issue - that can happen to anyone. I was quite stressed about the communication.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Janet F.

16 December 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, private and spacious home in a lovely neighborhood just outside of Cookeville.

After we sorted out the communication issues, we settled in to our “home away from home” for five days. It provided plenty of space for three adults. All the amenities were there, although the kitchen lighting could use some attention and upgrading. Provided us with the quiet we needed after the loud intensity of a competition at CrossFit Mayhem. Interesting family history is seen throughout the home. It suited our needs just fine!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Emily Varela

I was born, the oldest of 3, in Wisconsin, where my parents served as pastor/missionary in the 1960's. We moved to Cookeville in 1976, and after graduation and attending TTU for a couple of years, I moved west to New Mexico and Texas, where I cowboyed for 12 years before marrying and returning to Tennessee. My husband and I have 8 children from 25 to 14 years old and live on a small farm in neighboring Jackson County, Tennessee. We are also licensed general contractors and own and operate Amigos Construction.

Why they chose this property

My parents bought and lived in this house from 1999 until 2018. My family recently updated it to give it a feel of our family by accessorizing it with hundreds of books and vintage media from my late parents.
The master bedroom has been named the 'Siblings Room,' and has a little flavor from my family, as well as that of my brother's and sister's.
'Dad's Room' reflects his work as a pastor/missionary with pastoral and relational books, as well as some of his family history.
'Mom's Room' reflects her work as a nurse, nursing instructor, gardener, and someone who made nearly everything herself; the room also includes some of her family history.
Each room is furnished with its own desk for reading or study. The living room has a record player, as well as vintage DVD's, CD's, cassette tapes, and video tapes.

What makes this property unique

We really enjoy spending time at Mom and Dad's place! The back yard butts up to a wooded lot, making it a great place for watching birds and squirrels. Guests have reported seeing deer in the yard. The neighborhood is very peaceful and makes for a relaxing getaway, while only minutes from the hustle and bustle of town or in the other direction, the beauty of Burgess Falls and Center Hill Lake.