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Waterfront Private Retreat - Near Downtown

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A campfire with two Adirondack chairs and a canoe in a wooded area.
A bathroom with a teal door, a small wooden table with towels, and a towel rack.
A sign for the Dover Hotel at Fort Donelson National Battlefield, with a stone base and a logo of the National Park Service.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a patterned armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a red patterned rug. A wall clock and a refrigerator are visible in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dover, TN
  • Place, Surrender House - Dover Hotel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Day Use Area
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Donelson National Cemetery
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Dover

With a stay at this cottage in Dover, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Surrender House - Dover Hotel and Cumberland River. .This cottage is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Kentucky Lake and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Paris Landing State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Surrender House - Dover Hotel - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Day Use Area - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Donelson National Cemetery - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fort Donelson National Battlefield - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Paris Landing State Park - 22 min drive - 19.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lances Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dip Dairy Freeze - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪K&S Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront Private Retreat - Near Downtown

Enjoy this private getaway in the heart of historic Dover!

This cottage has been a full-time short term rental for 7 years, hosting countless happy guests with the perfect combination of charm, comfort, and convenience.

With stunning views of the Cumberland River/Lake Barkley, this is the ideal retreat for anyone seeking high-quality accommodations.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events are welcome - maximum of 6 overnight guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Events are welcome - maximum of 6 overnight guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Waterfront Private Retreat - Near Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house close to town. I was able to paddle board right from the backyard. I would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ann l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful waterfront property! The location was peaceful, and the views were absolutely beautifully. The home was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing getaway.The host was friendly, responsive, and made the entire check-in and check-out process seamless. We especially enjoyed spending time by the water and appreciated how quiet and relaxing the property was.If you're looking for a clean, comfortable, and scenic place to unwind, this is the perfect choice. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable waterfront escape!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Bass Angler

Very nice place . Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025