When you book with us, you secure the entire house – we don't rent by the room. With room for up to 8 people, we encourage guests to bring friends and family to share the cost. If you're seeking a more intimate setting, the upstairs unit is occasionally available for a romantic getaway. Feel free to message us to inquire about specific dates and availability.

We maintain a 2-night booking minimum during non-peak periods and a 5 or 7-night minimum during peak periods, with occasional flexibility under special circumstances. The cleaning fee remains consistent regardless of the stay's duration, offering better value when spread over multiple nights. During slower seasons, we may, at our discretion, open one-day vacancies, announced on our social media pages and available for booking on the calendar. If you encounter an unbookable one-day vacancy, it might be temporarily reserved for maintenance, marketing, or content generation. Feel free to message us regarding such dates for further clarification and follow us on our social media for those occasional 1-night special offerings.

While large events are not permitted, we do offer options and workarounds for hosting smaller, more intimate gatherings. Feel free to reach out to us for more details and personalized information.

Our calendar is available for booking only 6-8 months in advance. If you have a specific event planned beyond that timeframe, feel free to reach out to us, and we might consider opening the calendar for you. Summer bookings for the following year become accessible starting on Christmas Day.

Yes, motion-activated exterior security cameras are in use and are located at the front and side of the cottage. There are absolutely no cameras anywhere inside the house or on the rear of the cottage.  Once you walk through the door, we cannot see you.  The exterior cameras are not intended for monitoring guest activity, but more for ensuring visitors behave and respect our property as well as ensuring that they do not violate the privacy of our guests.  Generally we only monitor guests if there is an issue brought to our attention or at check-in time to make sure you get inside without issue and that you didn’t bring any unauthorized visitors or additional guests or pets not specified in the reservation.

The insurance policies that we use will only cover individuals who are a part of the booking. For liability purposes, all guests who enter the property must be accounted for on the reservation guest list. No guests outside of the booking guest list are permitted on the property without expressed and written permission.

Late check ins are not a problem. If you run into travel issues and think you may be checking in after 9PM, please send us a message to let us know, this way we aren’t worried about you.

Early check ins, by a couple hours, are sometimes possible. Shoot us a message a few days before your check in to confirm that an early check in is possible, and if so we will make sure your code is activated at an appropriate time.  There are no extra charges for this. If you need more than a couple hours early check in, and it's possible, we can arrange it, however there is a early check in fee.

Late checkouts we can rarely do. All of our orchestration with our cleaners is set up to allow them entry at our check out time. While we can manually override the system, we must make sure that it works with our cleaner's schedule in advance. There is a fee for any late check out.

Ninety-seven percent (97.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. (3% fee is for credit card processing fees).

Forty-seven percent (47.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. (3% fee is for credit card processing fees).

For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

The waters within the cove, sheltered by Sunset Island, range from 3-5 feet in depth near the shoreline and the dock, increasing to a maximum of 16 feet closer to the island. The owners operate a 25' V hull ski boat with an outdrive, and have no issues with the boat maneuvering in and out of the dock or the cove.

For your convenience, we provide one 2-person kayak with paddles, along with two 1-person kayaks, all equipped with life vests. Please be aware that their use is entirely at your own risk, and we won't be held responsible for any injuries, including those leading to unfortunate circumstances like death. Safety is of utmost importance, so we recommend only experienced individuals utilize the kayaks.

We've conducted some prior research and compiled quite the list of contacts for local boat/kayak/SUP rentals and fishing guides. If you're interested in exploring these options, kindly reach out to us via the inquiry form, indicating your request for the comprehensive list.

Although there is a current in the deeper part of the cove, it is not the primary channel, which is located on the opposite side of the island. The cove is deemed safe for various activities such as swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), fishing, floating, and boating. However, it's important to note that diving from both the shore and the dock is strictly prohibited. For safety, we recommend wearing shoes at all times while on Old Hickory Lake. For safety, it is essential that all children wear life vests while engaging in water activities, as there are no lifeguards on duty. Please be aware that swimming is at your own risk.

Hey glitter enthusiasts! While we totally get the sparkle excitement, we've got to be a bit strict about it. Our glitter policy comes with a $1000 fine and swift eviction, sans refunds. Why, you ask? Glitter has a wild side—it sneaks into every nook and cranny, from fabrics to floor joists. Not to mention, it's a bit of a party crasher for our furry friends and can cause some real cleanup mayhem. So, let's keep the celebration epic without the glitter drama!

As a token of appreciation for our military, we're pleased to offer a $50 discount off the lodging price for the entire party. Simply use code "PATRIOT50" during checkout. Please be prepared to present both your military ID and regular ID when signing the rental agreement. Thank you for your service, and we look forward to hosting you!