On river.At this Doyle vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Caney Fork River and 6 miles (10 km) of Fall Creek Falls State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Tent Graves of Mt. Gilead Cemetery and Great Falls Lake.
Rock Island State Park - 19 min drive - 11.6 miles
Sparta Golf and Country Club - 23 min drive - 11.7 miles
Calfkiller Brewing Company - 29 min drive - 15.2 miles
Tennessee Tech University - 40 min drive - 31.8 miles
Fall Creek Falls - 43 min drive - 22.1 miles
Restaurants
Skip's Restaurant & Market - 7 min drive
Old Times Cafe - 10 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
Ades' Place - 10 min drive
Doyle Cafe - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Calf Killer Cottage
Rest. Relax. Reset. Let time stand still at our charming cottage located on the picturesque Caney Fork River. The possibilities are endless here-- Slip into nature and enjoy the nearby state parks and hiking trails. Float the river by boat or kayak and enjoy the views while soaking up the sun. Cast a line and take the family fishing for Bass! Simply do nothing, relax by the fire or stay tucked away enjoying our interior spaces and amenities. Newly built in 2024, this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage has everything you need for the perfect getaway. We can't wait for you to see for yourself!
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
General
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
577895
Frequently asked questions
Does The Calf Killer Cottage have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does The Calf Killer Cottage offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Calf Killer Cottage?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Calf Killer Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Calf Killer Cottage?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Calf Killer Cottage have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Calf Killer Cottage have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Calf Killer Cottage to downtown Doyle?
This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Doyle.
The Calf Killer Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing
Beautiful home and property but the online pictures were a bit deceiving. Online pics made property look more secluded than it was. Several houses next door.
Jason M.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie F.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mamouth March Weekend
Perfect place for the weekend. Peaceful and convenient to great hiking trails. Beautiful mother daughter (s) trip.
Laurie F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kent B.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay
Not only was this VRBO one of the best-decorated homes we have ever stayed in, it was also by far the cleanest. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again in the future.
Kent B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alan B.
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
The hubby and I just wanted a quiet weekend getaway and this place definitely delivered. It was beautiful and cozy. It’s close to crossville and cookeville but far enough away at the same time. We enjoyed the fire pit and just looking at the river from the back deck. The only complaint is the bed was firm and my back likes a softer mattress. All in all this is a fantastic property!
Alan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clare S.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Had a lovely couple days. The house had a great layout and decor for us. The kitchen was well stock for our small meals we prepared. Rained the few days we were there but there was a lovely outside area we definitely would take advantage of next time. The beds were a little too hard and uncomfortable for our liking but the connivence of everything else made it worth it. Also, enjoyed the selection of game and puzzles they had. The hosts were also very communicative and offered wonder recommendations when we asked. Definitely would book again
Clare S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob L.
Nov 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Easy communication, reasonably priced, beautiful home, very cozy. No complaints here!
Jacob L.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
This was a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. The grill and firepit were clean and ready for use. The place was clean and like new. We will definitely be back!
Daniel M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
Oct 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Country living
Our first impression when we first walked through the house was “wow”! The owners have done a fantastic job with decorating and outfitting the house. My wife loved sitting outside reading as I read on the comfortable couch. It is definitely in the country, which we love and enjoyed driving some of the backroads. It only took about 15 minutes to drive to town and we and some of the best pizza I have ever had. We will definitely stay in this house again if we are in the area.
Karen H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
linda c.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Calf Killer
Had a good stay. Neighbor's barking dog while we were outside was irritating.
linda c.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie T.
Oct 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely rental
This cottage was very clean and very nicely decorated. We found everything we needed to make light meals during our stay, nicely stocked for cooking.
Stephanie T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Justin B.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic Weekend Getaway
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our brief time away and we impressed with this property and all there is to do in Sparta and surrounding areas. Truly some great food/drink and beautiful nature all around. The house was well furnished and had everything we needed.
Justin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tami K.
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage in a Quiet Location
What a great little hideaway! Clean and orderly, quiet. We enjoyed our time there.
Tami K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Buddy C., Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
The cottage was simply outstanding. Extremely clean and well apportioned. i was very happy with it. We had a hard time connecting through the VRBO app prior to my stay; however, once that issue of notifications was fixed, the response time from Livia was extremely fast. would love to stay there again.
Buddy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frank S.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PLACE! Stay here
This place was perfect! It was nicer than the pictures (And we had high expectations). Everything was amazing. The location is great, quality is amazing. We really loved the location and how relaxing everything was. Thank you! We want to come back in the fall/winter to use the fire pit!
Frank S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
barry b.
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
get away
nice location within a few miles of the places you want to visit . Nice clean cabin, with everything you would need. Practically new. Had a good stay, I would recommend it .
barry b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tricia A.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for two
Calfkiller cottage was just what we were looking for, a cozy retreat on the river. The home was very clean, had everything that you’d need including a fully stocked kitchen, a washer/dryer, and a grill on the deck overlooking the river, as well as an outdoor fire pit (although it was way too hot during our stay to use). The location was great between Sparta and Spencer and easy to find. The access to the river is a very steep grade down from the house, no stairs, so wasn’t able to enjoy the river close up. Overall, we loved our stay at Calfkiller cottage and will definitely book again when we are in the area.
Tricia A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie T.
May 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
Beautiful house in a beautiful location right on the water. Unfortunately it was a rainy wknd, but we had a wonderful stay and it was very relaxing and comfortable to be indoors. This place had everything we needed and was so pretty.