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Lakeside: King Bed, Firepit, Kayaks & Fishing Gear

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Gallatin, TN
  • Drakes Creek Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Grand Ole Opry
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside: King Bed, Firepit, Kayaks & Fishing Gear

There is no better feeling than hearing, seeing and smelling the lake while relaxing under the shade of your own private covered deck…knowing that at any moment you can step out of your chair and take a stroll of 56-steps down to the water's edge.

It's the cozy & rustic interior and quiet wildlife views that give this lake-front home its name Cozy Cottage, but it's the freedom of being in constant serenity that gives it its spirit.

Outdoor Games, fishing gear and 3 kayaks are included.

The experience of spending time here wouldn’t be complete without sharing it with your loved ones, including your furry companions.

Nestled in the serene Sunset Bay Resort of Gallatin, The Cozy Cottage on Old Hickory Lake, spanning 988 sq ft, offers a spacious retreat for up to 2 guests. Featuring a pristine master bedroom with ensuite on the main level leading out to the living areas with expansive lake views from the wall of windows, this lakefront haven fulfills every dream of an idyllic lakeside home.

This perfect oasis to escape the stress of your everyday-life wouldn’t be complete without a full-size kitchen, finished with nice appliances, granite and everything you need, including spices. There is no meal that can’t be prepared here and enjoyed al fresco on the shaded deck including grilled steaks.

The Cozy Cottage is located just minutes outside of Gallatin, 30 minutes from downtown Nashville and 35 minutes from Nashville Airport. The neighborhood is walking & biking friendly. The cove is protected from the main channel by Sunset Island, perfect for swimming, kayaking, boating and floating, and yet moments from the main channel on the lake.

**Main Floor**
Master Suite (King) w/private spa bath
Kitchen
Dining area
Living Room with deck access

With addition of Pak N Play Crib, Toddler Blow up Bed and twin size fold out chair in Main Floor Living Room, the Cozy Cottage will comfortably accommodate up to 2 guests in several sleeping configurations.


**House Rules: Nobody likes them but everybody has them**
1. Booking Essentials:
• Guests must be 23 or older to book.
• Provide a photo ID, signed rental agreement, and a security deposit within 48 hours.
• Photo ID, rental agreement and credit card name MUST all match
• Host will process credit card hold for deposit up to $500 5 days before arrival

2. Guest Limit:
• Maximum 2 guests.
• Exceeding this limit results in immediate eviction.
• Contact hosts for additional guests.

3. No Events:
• No events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or weddings allowed.

4. Dog Rules:
• All dogs must be approved before booking.
• $75 per dog fee applies, subject to breed approval.
• Leash dogs outdoors; no chaining to porches or decks.
• Furniture is off-limits, except for service dogs using a cover.
• Kennel unattended dogs and groom them before arrival.
• Clean up after pets promptly to maintain a pleasant environment.

5. Parking:
• No street or grass parking allowed.

6. Trash Night:
• Thursday nights are bin-pulling nights.
• Guests are responsible for pulling blue cans to the edge of the driveway for Friday morning collection.
• Forget, and face a $40 fee per can.

7. Smoking:
• Strictly smoke-free indoors and around doors or windows.
• Smoking indoors incurs a $750 additional cleaning and Ozone fee.
• Designated outdoor spots available.

8. Security Cameras:
• Two operational cameras at the front entrance record 24/7, facing the driveway.
• No cameras on guest decks or inside the cottage.
• Tampering risks immediate eviction.

9. Grilling:
• Propane gas grill provided on the upper deck, away from the cottage or the cover.
• No charcoal grills or deep fryers allowed on or under the deck.
• Guests are responsible for damage.

10. Fireside Moments:
• Guests must extinguish fire pit flames before turning in.

11. Quiet Hours:
• Between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
• Be respectful of neighbors and enjoy the peaceful night.

12. Linens/Towels:
• No contents, including linens, blankets, or bath towels, shall be taken outside the cottage.
• Damaged or missing items result in a minimum $75 charge.

13. Locked Areas:
• Areas without a key, like the owner's personal storage, are off-limits.
• Forced entry risks immediate eviction and fees.

14. No Glitter/No Dye:
• $1,000 fine for excessive cleaning with glitter.
• $500 fine for damage from temporary or permanent hair dye or dye products.

15. Water Safety:
• No diving in the lake.
• Life vests are mandatory for younger guests.
• Kayak use is at the guest's own risk.

16. Wildlife Respect:
• Admire wildlife from a distance.
• No feeding or chasing, stay quiet, avoid nesting areas, and use common sense.

17. Eviction Fee and No Refunds:
• Any eviction incurs a $500 fee with no refunds of rent paid.

**COVE INFORMATION**
Please keep in mind that due to the location of the shoreline in the cove, the current may occasionally bring in debris, including wood, trash, and often entire trees. Moss and algae are part of living on the water, and we have very little control over what the current brings in on a daily basis. We try to keep the area cleaned out; however, we are not on-site daily. If you encounter any issues during your stay, don't hesitate to reach out to us; we're here to make your experience unforgettable.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Old Hickory Lake. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, fireplace, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Old Hickory Lake and 4 minutes by foot from Cumberland River
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gallatin cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Don & Dora Gatlin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No indoor smoking; $750 fine.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: PRE-approval for all dogs is required, accompanied

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Lakeside: King Bed, Firepit, Kayaks & Fishing Gear Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place
We loved it here! Perfect quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall reflection
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cottage
The Cozy Cottage is absolutely gorgeous. Great location, great neighbors and I can't say enough about the owners. Don and Dora are some of the best hosts I've had the pleasure of interacting with. Simply incredible!! Many thanks, Robyn
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
This was a great stay. The place was very clean, easy to access, easy parking, close to restaurants/groceries/gas, easy drive to the City, great communication with the owners. It was peaceful, comfortable, and we were already trying to figure out when we could get back! My dog loved the deer, geese, ducks, birds, and all of the nature around!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Starlith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
Property was nice and hosts were very easy to communicate with. Loved sitting on the back deck while working. Ton of deer in the area! Even caught a couple of fish off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unknown fees
The cottage is in a great location if you want to be on the lake. There is easy access to the nice dock on the property. We had easy communication with the host. However, entry walkway and the steps leading to the cottage deck are slick if wet due to algae growth. Note if you have pets, the gate on the deck does not latch without manually lifting latch for a secure catch. In addition, there are many rules and individual fees accessed if those rules are broken. One of which - you are responsible to pull garbage cans to the street on Thursdays for pickup on Friday. If you fail to do that, if I remember correctly, there is a $40. Fee accessed per can. I understand placing garbage in cans but pulling cans to the street for pickup does not merit a relaxing vacation along with other fees you need to be aware of. I did not find this information when booking - so be sure you check the rule book after arriving to avoid other various fees that you could be charged for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most amazing lakeside getaway super close to downtown Nashville! Quiet peaceful and gorgeous!
Do not miss out on this location for your trip to Old Hickory Lake! Home is right on the lake with a huge backyard and private dock. There are deer and fireflies everywhere. The neighborhood is so quiet and peaceful and full of southern charm. The hosts are amazing… they were so quick to respond to any questions we had. The house is immaculate and full of the best hotel type bathroom toiletries and extras! It is so close to everything downtown and an easy drive to the airport!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Cozy
We had to move out of our home for a week to have our floors redone, and this home is just down the street. So it was obviously conveniently located. :) The home is very comfortable and was nice & clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R., Kentwood, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful visit
Cozy Cottage is a cozy place to stay. Very peaceful and quiet. Great place to get away from it all and enjoy nature!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was a great place to stay if you want to experience staying at a lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house was as advertised and actually better than I was expecting. We spent one day doing nothing but watching the wildlife and enjoying the peacefulness.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great location!
My husband and I stayed at the Cozy Cottage for our honeymoon in August-September. We had a wonderful stay and felt right at home. The cottage had everything we needed and is in a great location. We brought our boat and kept it at the dock which was super convenient and we had a great time exploring Old Hickory Lake! We have been talking about staying here again. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility at its best
Cozy cabin is a wonderfully Tranquil lake cottage. Delightful wildlife and beautiful views of the lake. Definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Bloomington

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts, absolutely beautiful place!
The hosts made sure to provide you with everything they could think of. We originally rented just the upstairs but changed our mind at the last minute due to not having access to the laundry room and asked if we could rent the whole house so we could use the laundry room (keep that in mind if just renting the upstairs). The hosts were wonderful and allowed us to do so. They provided everything you could want/need including extra snacks, soaps & shampoos, and robes in each closet. The cupboards are full of pots, pans, utensils, spices. and coffee. There are also some food items such as oatmeal, peanut butter, etc. There are grocery stores fairly close by and we went before going to the house. The bedrooms are plenty (whole house) and the beds are comfy. There were 3 bathrooms if needed (1 upstairs and 2 down.) It was like a 5 star hotel only better because of the gorgeous views you had. Each day we saw several deer going through the property (I counted 21 in one passing). We also saw a fox each day and at one point he curled up in the open field next to the house; adorable! We saw lots of geese, ducks, cranes, etc. on the lake. It was all so beautiful that we didn't go anywhere else. I felt privileged to be able to stay in such a heavenly place and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, great location and easy to travel to different parts of the Nashville area. The hosts were great to work with and followed up as needed. The home was clean, nice layout, and had everything I needed. Wonderful deck with comfortable seating, I also lucked out and had beautiful weather the entire time I was there! My only feedback was that the neighbors were bit closer (location wise) than I anticipated, so not as private, but it was a very quiet area and I had no problems. There is a dock but I didn't really use it because of the geese, not within the hosts control but it did prevent me from using that as a place to relax. But, geese go where geese want to go, just made it more wildlife friendly, which I definitely enjoyed. Would highly recommend and would consider staying there again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat
Great location on the lake. Very cozy with beautiful surroundings. Enjoyed watching the deer, fox and ducks every day. Very dog friendly. Owners of the property went the extra mile to make available little treats and supplies for our dog and many other items needed for our stay. Easy trip into Nashville. I would so recommend this place and I am hoping we can stay there again, the next time we visit Nashville.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and very comfortable. Has everything one needs. Lovely, safe neighborhood.
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Lake of the Ozarks

Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of heaven
Loved staying at this tranquil lake house. Our hosts were so helpful and informative. They really went over the top to ensure everything went perfectly. The house was fully equipped - I mean, they really thought of every little detail. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet home away on the lake
In a great neighborhood, very clean, nicely decorated and extras we haven't found other places.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
The property was great; definitely as advertised on the website. We really enjoyed watching the deer that would come in the back of the property every evening at dusk! Overall, a very enjoyable getaway at the Cozy Cottage!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Relaxing Getaway
Hubby and I had a wedding to attend so we decided to make it a baecation weekend! Cozy cottage was exactly what we needed to getaway from the city life! Sitting on the porch, sipping coffee watching deer, a pretty cool skunk and hearing the “silence” of it all was the most rewarding! It was a much needed getaway! Thanks Don and Dora…the pleasure was ours!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort of home
The cottage was so nice. It was easy to relax and feel like I was truly a home away from home feeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melody P., High Springs, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Don and Dora treated us as though we were family!
The house is exactly as described, and then some! Very clean and plenty of room. Don and Dora spoiled us with lots of unexpected treats, which made us feel like family instead of strangers! One of the best VRBO rentals we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset Island tral vacation
A phenomenal neighborhood to say the least. Neighbors were friendly and inviting. The wildlife were on cue every morning and evening. Only problem is I wish I would have brought my boxfan 🤣. There is fishing within miles. Brought home a cooler full of bluegill. We'll be going back no doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goodrich visit
Very clean and cozy and the area was quiet and relaxing. Just what we needed at the end of a long day spending the days looking for property. When we come back in the fall we will be sure to stay with you again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021