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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
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 the area

Gallatin

When you a stay at this cottage in Gallatin, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Old Hickory Lake and Cumberland River. .This cottage is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Nashville Shores Waterpark.

What's nearby

  • Volunteer State Community College - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Drakes Creek Park - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center - 34 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Opry Mills - 36 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Grand Ole Opry - 37 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Lebanon Martha Station - 32 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Streets of Indian Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Los Toritos Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 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.

Lakeside: King Bed, Firepit, Kayaks & Fishing Gear

🌟 Welcome to The Cozy Cottage on Old Hickory Lake! 🌟

Book your romantic lakeside retreat at The Cozy Cottage on Old Hickory Lake, where relaxation, romance, and rejuvenation await you!

Experience a romantic lakeside retreat, perfect for honeymoons, relaxing getaways, and romantic escapes. Our newly renovated cottage in Gallatin, near Hendersonville, offers a serene oasis where you can unwind and reconnect amidst breathtaking lake views.

Sip a glass of wine on the large covered deck and witness the enchanting sunset over the shimmering lake—an idyllic setting for romance. Enjoy quiet time and natures beauty on the lower deck's cozy furniture, complemented by a propane fire table that adds a touch of allure.

Set out on tranquil water adventures with our two one-person kayaks or our tandem kayak, creating unforgettable memories together. Outdoor enthusiasts will love our private covered dock, perfect for fishing, keeping your own boat or rental boat readily available, or simply soaking in the peaceful surroundings.

Gather under the starry sky around the real wood fire pit, roasting marshmallows and engaging in quiet conversations. Don't forget to treat yourself to our delightful S'mores Station—a sweet indulgence!

Culinary adventures await in our fully equipped kitchen, plus a gas grill on the upper deck for delightful al fresco dining experiences. Everything you need in order to prepare even a holiday meal.

Retreat to the comfort of our King-sized bedroom, featuring a walk-in closet, TV, and a full bathroom with all the necessary amenities.

Snuggle up on the luxurious leather sofa or loveseat by the warm glow of the electric fireplace. Unwind as you enjoy your favorite movies or TV shows on the flat-screen TV equipped with DVD player and Firestick. Bring your Netflix and Hulu passwords to stream personalized content, or enjoy complimentary D-Stream TV, Prime, and Max Streaming.

Get ready for endless fun with our wide selection of outdoor activities. Engage in friendly competition with horseshoes, bocce ball, croquet, ladder toss, cornhole, and yard dice for games like Yahtzee and Farkle.

Indoor entertainment options include puzzles and classics like Scrabble, Monopoly, chess, checkers, puzzles, Uno, playing cards, and poker chips. Rain or shine, there's always something exciting to do at The Cozy Cottage.

Located just 30 minutes from downtown Nashville, our cottage offers the perfect balance between tranquil relaxation and easy access to the city's vibrant attractions. Indulge in amazing food, immerse yourself in live music events, and soak up the local culture.

Get ready for enchanting encounters with wildlife during your stay! Guests at our cottage are often visited by a variety of fascinating creatures, including turtles, deer, geese, foxes, skunks, and more. Enjoy the thrill of observing these beautiful animals from almost every window in the cottage and while on the decks. Remember, while it's a delightful experience, please refrain from attempting to pet or interact with the wildlife. Your safety is our top priority, as wildlife can be unpredictable, especially during mating & birthing seasons.

Complimentary Wi-Fi with speeds of up to 100 Mbps is available for your convenience.

Stay Comfortable Year-Round with central air conditioning and heat, you can relax in a cozy atmosphere during chilly nights and stay cool during hot summer days.

📝 Important Agreements 📜

No Event Rentals: Absolutely no bachelor/bachelorette parties, parties, or weddings. We strictly enforce this policy to maintain a peaceful atmosphere for all guests and as a courtesy to our neighbors.

Trash Receptacle Guidelines: It is essential to place the blue trash receptacles at the curb on Thursday nights. Failure to comply will result in a $40 per can trash fee for extra or missed pickup services.

Quiet Time: Quiet time is strictly observed after 10:00 PM and before 7:00 AM. We expect all guests to respect this rule and ensure a peaceful environment for everyone's relaxation and enjoyment.

No Street or Grass Parking: To ensure convenience and safety, for you and local residents, there is no street or grass parking allowed. Please make use of the designated parking spaces provided.

Registered Guests Only: For security and comfort reasons, only registered guests are permitted on the property. Unauthorized visitors are not allowed.

Pet Policy: Pets are welcome with pre-approval, as per our insurance policy. However, please be aware that strict rules apply. There is a Pet Fee. Any violation may result in additional charges or termination of your stay.

Important: This listing is for the upstairs only, which is the main living space for the cottage. For groups larger than 2, please check our separate listing for the complete 4-bedroom cottage. Unauthorized use of the lower level may result in additional charges.

Please note that occasional debris and natural elements may wash up near the dock due to currents in the lake. While we strive to keep the area clean from debris, we let nature be. Please inform us of any issues during your stay.

So, what are you waiting for? Book your dream getaway now and experience the lakeside paradise you've been longing for.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: PRE-approval for all dogs is required, accompanied

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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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