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The Riverside Retreat

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Exterior
Property grounds
Stylish and comfortable with plenty of room to stretch out stay awhile.
"Ring of Fire" perfect for cozy campfire relaxing or smore assembly
Beautiful Cumberland River-1min to boat ramp

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lebanon, TN
  • Place, Cumberland River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Ole Opry
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Smyrna, TN (MQY)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Secondary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Primary Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Secondary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Riverside Retreat

Beautiful & secluded. Take in the gorgeous river views while soaking in your private hot tub; gathering around a bonfire on the water's edge; stretching out on the oversized leather couch streaming your favorite show-all with your loved ones by your side-including the furry ones!

This home is the perfect blend of lovely wooded seclusion and only minutes to the Historic Lebanon Square which boasts a local coffee shop, a bookstore, local eateries, guitar store (with new & used vinyl), micro-brewery, mid-century furniture store, veterans museum (with FREE entry) and the cutest boutiques! Outdoor activities abound with a boat/kayak put in ramp 2 mins away and Cedars of Lebanon State Park only 20 mins south.

If you want the nightlife of Nashville this quiet and secluded home is only 45 mins east of Nashville; just an easy shot down I-40 to get to Music City proper. You could always take the Music City Star train downtown with the station only 12 mins away!

This welcoming space is thoughtfully curated with quality and comfort in mind. This home has all the high end touches for you to enjoy your stay without any of the pretense. Perfect stargazing nights with little light pollution and the relaxing sound of wildlife and nearby farm animals. This is a country locale so some of the local kitties may pay you a friendly visit to welcome you to "the sticks." You will hear a pup bark (or coyote across the river howl!) and a rooster crow as the pleasant backdrop of rural life.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOTHING to be flushed besides toilet paper. No condoms tampons, pads, papertowels, wipes...even if flushable. Nothing but toilet paper as needed. 💩
No smoking or vaping indoors. Please dispose of extinguished cigarette butts in trash. Pick up puppy piles-bags provided. No pets on furniture.
Cardboard/paper are permissible in the firepit but please no cans, glass, metal, plastics, or garbage. Dispose of these items in the lined trash cans.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3456350vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Lebanon

Located in Lebanon, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cedar Grove Cemetery and Fiddlers Grove are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cumberland River and Bledsoe Creek State Park. Consider Carroll Oakland Elementary for a night out or James E. Ward Agriculture Center if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.
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Lebanon, TN

What's nearby

  • Cumberland River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Grand Ole Opry - 47 min drive - 71.9 km
  • Nissan Stadium - 48 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Broadway - 48 min drive - 72.8 km
  • Ryman Auditorium - 48 min drive - 73.1 km

Getting around

  • Lebanon Station - 15 min drive
  • Smyrna, TN (MQY) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Crossroads - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪rice box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lebanon Golf & Country Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Riverside Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Riverside Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Riverside Retreat located?

This family-friendly Lebanon cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cumberland River, Carroll Oakland Elementary and Cedar Creek Island. Armstrong Island is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing, the welcome pack was aboveboard and perfect, homemade cookies were so great, we saw deer every day and had such a great time, the place is beautiful and so relaxing, we recommend it to everyone and when we come pack this will be the only place we stay and next time we will stay longer!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a clean and cozy retreat! AMAZING view! Host was very easy responsive and helpful for what was needed! Will definitely be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were here for a month for our daughter’s wedding. This was the perfect place! Host was excellent!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time here for Nascar weekend. Same as the 1st time, no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, beautiful scenery, excellent accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2025
So glad you all enjoyed the surrounding scenery. We'd love to have you all back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for us. Everything is clean, kitchen is well stocked. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
Thanks Jon! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay-we'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was awesome. We used the hot tub several times, and the river view was absolutely fantastic. It feels rustic and peaceful, yet you're still just minutes from town, which was perfect. We brought our dogs and they loved it! The host was truly warm and friendly, which made our stay even better. My grandkids have already asked when we can come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! We had our family of 4 stay for Thanksgiving and we had so much fun! The view of the river is gorgeous, the hot tub was fun, and the fire pit was perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
We so appreciate the compliment! Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with us and would love to have you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Great stay!

Property was great for our family! We had a wonderful stay and exactly as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2025
Thank you for the positive review! So glad you all enjoyed your stay with us -hope to have you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing. So refreshing to have a host that is dog friendly instead of dog tolerant. Usual pet rules but water and food bowls and a dog blanket were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communication was great. Very clean and in a quiet location. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
Thank you, we are so very glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We'd love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very nice place. You can tell the owners care about offering the best service and hospitality during your stay. We had an incident with the hot tub turning off and the owners was on it right away. I would highly recommend this vrbo to anyone. If we travel back to this area we will rebook again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
Thank you Jessie! We enjoyed having you all and would love to have you back again -you all are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilene

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

Beautiful riverside home

Perfect place for our family stay. Comfortable , clean, and quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mom and I came for for a little getaway and it was perfect! My mom said it best of this house felt like a home rather than just a rental property. It was so cozy and we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and organized. Quiet with beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2025
Thanks Adam-so very glad you all enjoyed your stay with us. We'd be glad to have you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the entire house. We did not have time to use the hot tub. The house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your time with us! Hope to have you all again so you can relax in the hot tub-welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cozy house, had pretty much everything we needed and was a nice relaxing stay. Had a fire one night and grateful that the wood was provided. Host is very responsive to any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
So very glad that you all enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you all back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, comfortable home. The view from the deck, the hot tub and the game room were highlights for our family. Each bedroom had comfortable beds and was filled with the needed amenities. Rebecca is a great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Thank you Karla! So glad you all were comfy and enjoyed your time with us...and the view! We'd be happy to have you all again anytime -always welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great host, amazing property

Host and property were amazing. Very responsive, great communications, and the property is beautiful. I would highly recommend this host and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2024
Tyler and his guests were great! We enjoyed having them; they're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla M.

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

Excellent accomodation

The property was everything we expected and more. Spacious and clean with great attention to detail making the stay easy and enjoyable. The welcome cookies were a lovely touch !
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you so much for the positive review! We are so very glad you enjoyed your stay with us; we'd love to have you all back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

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

Cumberland River House

Quiet , spacious home .Just the place to meet and visit.Nice view of River and relaxed environment.All agreed we liked the setting as well as the home.would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolitely beautiful home. Spacious. Clean. Perfect for family fun. Best one yet!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thank you Kim! We are so glad you all enjoyed and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This riverfront retreat was the perfect getaway for our group of ladies to relax and get away from the chaos and the drama of a wedding. We talked drank wine and enjoyed just being together in this beautiful comfortable space. The host provided all the basic items that we needed, and even the kitchen had all the basics we needed. The beds are very comfortable. We will definitely stay again if it is available when we visit.
A mom and two baby deer  visited us every morning.
The beautiful view from the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom O.

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

Perfection!

We booked to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The home was secluded, affording us privacy, yet close to things may have needed. Love the decor, the ambience and really everything! Great host! Rebecca is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

One of the best properties we have ever stay at. Rebecca , our host was amazing! She pays attention to the needs of her guests, make you feel important and appreciated beyond our expectations! She was absolutely amazing.Definitely will be back with other family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Thank you so much! We enjoyed having you all-hope to have the pleasure of hosting you all again soon!

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