Title: Sparta House on the Calfkiller River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sparta House on the Calfkiller River Family-friendly holiday home in Sparta ## Photo gallery for Sparta House on the Calfkiller River ![Smart TV, ping pong, books - Sparta House on the Calfkiller River (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96041100/96041075/6ae4a88d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sparta House on the Calfkiller River (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96041100/96041075/961ba2d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sparta House on the Calfkiller River (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96041100/96041075/f20c4c41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sparta House on the Calfkiller River (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96041100/96041075/a3d805fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, ping pong, books - Sparta House on the Calfkiller River (Sparta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96050000/96041100/96041075/0b3a33dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled along the Calfkiller River, The Sparta House offers a serene retreat in downtown Sparta. Step into the sun room for birdwatching or play games by the river, then unwind on the screened-in porch or relax on rocking chairs. With a gas grill and coffee provided, you'll feel right at home. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sparta House on the Calfkiller River The Sparta House is located in downtown Sparta but with almost an acre right on the Calfkiller River, you'd never know it! It's the best of both worlds. Walk to great coffee shops and pottery studios or fish from the back yard or bird watch from the sun room. There are many amazing waterfalls and superior hiking spots all within a 15 minute drive. Fall Creek Falls, Virgin Falls, Burgess Falls, Rock Island, Sunset Rock, Lost Creek Falls and Cummins Falls are all just a short drive away. The space There are 3 bedrooms all on a one level home right on the Calfkiller River. The sun room looking over the river is the absolute best place for bird watching and has a perfect table to play games. The large kitchen has everything you could possibly need for a big family dinner. The 2 rocking chairs on the porch are great to listen to the water flow over the dam. We also now have a beautiful screened in porch to watch the river. Other fun things in the area - less than 3 miles to Calfkiller Brewery, walking distance to Happy Trails Brewery, a few miles to Sparta Drive in Movie Theater, Caney River is a short drive away for canoeing. We always end up spending most of our time fishing, playing in the river, birdwatching and playing Rummikub! We provide all the linens you will need. We are flexible with check in and check out times if we are able. Just ask. There is a gas grill available for your use. Strong Wifi. 2 TV's - one in the living room and one in the basement - access to Netflix, Hulu, Sling, etc. Coffee is provided (by the pot or Pods). Tons of games in the sun room. We also provide fishing poles, tackle box, a hammock and corn hole. Just added a fire pit! We have a brand new ping pong table!! Here are our favorite things to do (and eat!) in Sparta: 1\. Calfkiller Brewery - 3 miles up river, fantastic outdoor beer garden 2\. Lost Creek Falls - 25 minutes away and pure paradise! Beautiful drive. We go here to look for frogs and crawdads! 3\. Sunset Rock - worth the 5 minute drive to check out the sunset (You'll drive past Wildcat Falls) 4\. Burgess Falls - 10 min away, great playground 5\. Fall Creek Falls - 35 min away (25 miles) 6\. CH Donuts - OMG, do not miss this deliciousness! Honestly, this should be first! The. Best. Donuts. I've. Ever. Had. Hands. Down. 7\. Virgin Falls - 20 min away 8\. Cummins Falls (Cookeville) - Must have permit and dangerous for kids, 30 min away but ahhh, memories from college days... 9\. Sparta Rock House 10\. Sparta Drive in Movie Theater 11\. Happy Trails Brewery 12\. Rock Island - Hiking, Swimming area and water falls (twin falls) all 20 min away 13\. Coffee Collective - You can walk there from the house. Excellent coffee and cinnamon rolls. 14\. Tent graves of Mt Gilead 15\. Short Mountain Distillery 16\. Canoe the Caney River - Cold and clear water all the way to the bottom. My kids loved watching all the fish! 17\. Window Cliffs - Strenuous hiking trails but lots of water to walk through. Stop at the first few streams and play there with young kids. The view is scary AF at the end of the hike! 18\. Welches overlook past Bon Air. Keep kids on a leash but the view is outstanding! Just past Virgin Falls 19\. Farmers Market in downtown Sparta 20\. McCulley's Amazin' Acres - Berry picking, corn mazes, pumpkin patch, farm adventures, wagon rides 21\. Stonehaus Winery 22\. Holly Ridge Winery 23\. White County Heritage Museum 24\. Cumberland Caverns 25\. Golden Mountain Park 26\. Nortfield Vineyards Winery 27\. Bon Air Mountain Historical Society Museum 28\. Fragrant Mushroom Gallery - Local Art and Pottery 29\. Kayak/canoe the Calfkiller River. The fishing is top notch! You can put in from maneuvering the rocks in backyard along river or drive up a block to the ramps. 30\. Ozone Falls about an hour away in Crossville 31\. Twin Lakes Catfish Farm - fish and/or eat. So delicious! 32\. Mountain Sno and Salad to Go. - the best sno cones this side of the Mississippi! Salad bar open on weekdays. Plus panini’s and quesadillas! 33\. Foghouse Lighthouse restaurant in Walling - fantastic food on Caney Fork River! 34\. Or, ya know, just fish and swim and play in the water all day from the backyard of the Sparta House! The porch sittin' and hammock are on point. Bird watching for days!! 35\. Ping pong tournaments! The house is on the Calfkiller River and smack dab in the middle of all this fun stuff! Absolutely no dogs!! Other things to note The Sparta House is right on the Calfkiller River. Please use caution and wear a life jacket when swimming. DO NOT swim or boat at the base of the low head dam. You can put a kayak in from the backyard (Use the end away from the dam) but know that there are rocks you'll have to maneuver down to the water. There are several ramps into the water all within a couple of blocks. Ask for locations. Absolutely no dogs! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Step to reach entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Canoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9150000/9148700/9148621/0dd4ea98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Inn Sparta - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 6.8 380 reviews £45 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=9148621&PinnedHotelID=9148621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily on-the-go breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517500/517453/d7b2a19e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN Cookeville - 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21 ### 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 No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ## About the area Sparta is home to this holiday home. Sparta Golf and Country Club and Calfkiller Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pearson Park and Cotten's Marina. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. 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Cummins state park is one of the top rated swimming holes in the country.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059680/3f2b075c-45ea-4499-98ea-23653654f92e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cummins Falls State Park 38 min drive \- 33.1 miles - White County Public Library 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Sparta City Hall 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Pearson Park 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Domino's Pizza 5 min drive - Brothers Tavern 10 min walk - Hardee's 14 min walk - Sonic Drive-In 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sparta House on the Calfkiller River pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sparta House on the Calfkiller River ? ### What time is check-in at Sparta House on the Calfkiller River ? ### What time is check-out at Sparta House on the Calfkiller River ? ### Where is Sparta House on the Calfkiller River located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sparta House on the Calfkiller River Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny Y. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kayak/Hiking to Waterfalls- epic stay in Middle TN Quaint, clean beautiful property on the river! Great place to stay while you explore the trails/waterfalls near Sparta, TNWe visited Burgess, Cummins and Rock Island SP.Highly recommendLook forward to planning another trip! ##### Jenny Y. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shea K. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The space was very clean, ample in size, many amenities (ping pong, fishing, hammocks, games. Well stocked kitchen. The pictures on the listing undervalue the space. The yard and sitting areas are great! We only wish had had more time to spend. Everyone of all ages has requested we return for a longer stay. ##### Shea K. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee B. 5 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Sitting on the porch at night, listening to the sound of the river and sipping wine was a perfect way to end the days of chasing waterfalls ! ##### Renee B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna S. 11 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We loved the property and had a great time. Would definitely recommend to someone if they were looking for a place to stay in Sparta. ##### Donna S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan Carlos C. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay, Nice and clean home. Everything functioned well and all the areas we visited made this home a great hub. ##### Juan Carlos C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### denise g. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen well stocked with large pots and pans. Plenty of paper products .. never ran out of hot water and there were 6 of us . Driveway was hilly to get kayak trailer in easily but since driveway was pull thru became a non issue . Easy access to downtown Sparta . Next door neighbor and son were super sweet and welcoming . Bryan said we could turn trailer around in his yard if we needed … southern hospitality at its best ! ##### denise g. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ---