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'Cumberland Cottage' - 2 Blocks to Downtown Dover!

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Dover Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1.5BA | 2,000 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Cottage Exterior | Self Check-In | 0.8 Mi to Downtown
Dining Area | 2-Story Cottage | Free WiFi | In-Unit Laundry
Living Room | 1st Floor | Smart TV | Central A/C & Heating
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dover, Tennessee
  • Fort Donelson National Cemetery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Surrender House - Dover Hotel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Fort Donelson National Battlefield
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Clarksville, TN (CKV-Outlaw Field)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

'Cumberland Cottage' - 2 Blocks to Downtown Dover!

For history buffs and fishing fanatics, the ‘Cumberland Cottage’ is a dream come true! Perched upon the banks of the Cumberland River near the Fort Donelson National Cemetery, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental is mere steps from the area’s greatest activities and attractions. Tour the famous Fort Donelson National Battlefield or hunt for turkey at the Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge. Only 2 blocks from downtown Dover, this cozy cottage is the adventurous escape you’re looking for!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Gas Fireplace | Ample Parking | Central Location | River Views

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Access via Bedroom 1): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed | Den: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private patio, outdoor furniture
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, pool table, antique furnishings, wood beam ceilings
KITCHEN: Microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, dishware & flatware, Keurig coffee maker, Crockpot, ice maker, toaster, water filter
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, towels/linens, in-unit washer/dryer, iron/board, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Step-free entry, all bedrooms on 2nd floor
PARKING: Driveway (8 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN DOVER (~0.8 miles): Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, antique boutiques
EXPLORE NATURE: Cumberland River Access (1 mile), Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (6 miles), Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (8 miles), Paris Landing State Park (15 miles), Kentucky Lake (17 miles)
HISTORICAL SITES: Ft. Donelson National Cemetery (0.4 miles), Fort Donelson National Battlefield (1 mile), Homeplace 1850s Working Farm (17 miles), Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center (30 miles)
AIRPORT: Nashville International Airport (87 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Although the property features step-free entry, stairs are required to access all bedrooms

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dover

Located in Dover, this cottage is on the waterfront. Surrender House - Dover Hotel and Fort Donelson National Battlefield are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kentucky Lake and Paris Landing State Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Dover, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Fort Donelson National Cemetery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Surrender House - Dover Hotel - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dryers Creek Recreational Area - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fort Donelson National Battlefield - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lance's Pizza & Subs - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Dip Dairy Freeze - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Cumberland Cottage' - 2 Blocks to Downtown Dover! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Cumberland Cottage' - 2 Blocks to Downtown Dover!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Cumberland Cottage' - 2 Blocks to Downtown Dover!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Cumberland Cottage' - 2 Blocks to Downtown Dover! located?

This family-friendly Dover cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cumberland River and Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Day Use Area and Surrender House - Dover Hotel are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

Nice Place

Super cool place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

A L.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Old Carriage House

Interesting history, we were told by locals that this is the old carriage house built as part of a plantation. The nearby plantation house burned down, but the modified carriage house was fine. Downstairs has very low ceilings, upstairs has 2 bedrooms and a living room with a bed in it. It all needs a really good dusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Matt W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t be fooled

While convenient to downtown, we were disappointed to arrive to an unclean property. There were muddy tracks inside, dead bugs on the floor, and cobwebs on all the downstairs furniture, in addition to WiFi that did not work. I texted and called the owner contact as well as the management company, but did not get any responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah A.

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

No response from host when we needed to reschedule

I emailed the contact given to us to try to reschedule our stay as a job had canceled and the did not respond and charged full price for the stay. I paid extra for the insurance in the event the trip fell through.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou G.

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

Family Gathering

Once a year we have our kids and grandkid meet in the winter in Dover, TN. Our oldest child lives there. It is a great opportunity to have all the cousins spend time together as they live far apart. This place serves our needs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Davis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cumberland Cottage

Enjoyed our stay here, absolutely perfect for our group of 5 hunters. Plenty of parking space for trucks and boat trailers etc. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Beds were super comfortable as well. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ernie N.

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

Fedback

Needs blinds on windows. Sheers are awkward.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Jay P.

Liked: Check-in

Okay

As other reviews stated the room layouts were a bit weird. It’s not a great place if you have multiple groups wanting private rooms. Also, the pictures make it appear that the place is located away from other people, but this location was within a rental/condo/apartment complex area and had a fairly high amount of traffic in the area. Finally, what looked like a back yard was actually a cow pasture. The cows come literally right up to the back porch. The kids enjoyed it, but without walking or driving about a mile on the roads there was no direct river access without hopping the fence and walking through the pasture which really isn’t worth it because at that point you’ve basically walked to the Dover ramp/public river access area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

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

Perfect

Super easy and enjoyable process
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house

It was a beautiful house with everything we needed! The only drawback were the floors were not clean. There was dust under the beds and our feet were black after walking barefoot. The towels and beds were very nice. The decor was lovely. The location was gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great place

Very clean, cute house. I have not had a more accommodating vrbo, they had everything there we needed. It was truly a great stay and I would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russ V.

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

Perfect

Everything was as advertised and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russ V.

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

Perfect

Couldn’t have been a better stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Nice and quiet area

This is an older house on the end of the road so it is very quiet. The bedroom arrangement was a bit odd but we made it work. We had a nice time and it was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

The perfect stay for a hunter or fisherman.

So six of us stayed in the house for three nights and it was so roomy. I hunt lbl and fish Kentucky lake from time to time it was a great place to hunt from.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fall Break 2020

Ad states that you can walk down to river and we found no way to get there and that was a tad disappointing; however, the place is nice and cozy and we enjoyed the cottage!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Wonderful place

Clean, relaxing and worth every penny...we needed a place to decompress and 165 Plantation delivered. The history “drive through” tour (at your own pace) was fascinating, gorgeous views. Thank you Bob & Andrea
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Wow, Exceeded expectations!

If you are looking for a quiet getaway then this is the place. Land between the Lakes and the National Battlefield park are literally at your doorstep. Looking for a COVID-19 respite, we saw more cows and bison than people this past weekend! And we shopped everyday for menu needs at the PigglyWiggly. It was heaven on earth to us. And the accommodations, the house itself, and the site managers were awesome. Especially loved the grill they provided (but bring your own utensils). Can’t recommend it highly enough. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good for small family getaway

This is a quaint "cottage" off to itself in a subdivision in a quiet neighborhood. The layout ia a bit unusual as far as the sleeping rooms. If privacy is your thing then I would look elsewhere, the master bedroom has multiple windows and sheers only, the adjacent bedroom is separated by french glass doors with sheers and the other upstairs bed is in the den. The upstairs bath is shared with 2 entrances. However, we made it work and everyone slept comfortably. The downstairs bedroom is single bunks and the 1/2 bath is through the LR and kitchen. There is a pool table in the garage. The LR was a good place to sit and interact, and there is a deck in the back and a porch in the front to sit outside. There are cows in the pasture between the house and the river. Overall a good place for a family to meet and be together. Also a good location for Land between the Lakes activities, although the northern area is a bit of a drive from there. Dover has very few eating choices, we ate at Dover Grille 2 nights just for convenience and the food was amazingly good and fresh. We had Hillbillie's BBQ which was great and Mama Mea's which was OK. My only complaint was that the TV did not work, Direct TV would not connect and could not get Netflix either. I tried calling and emailing the property manager, got nothing but crickets. I am just glad we did not have a major issue because we had no one to contact! We did have wi-fi though. In general we had a good time and I would recommend this property to anyone interested in visiting this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

curtis f.

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

Great place 👍!

This was great for our family, comfortable beds and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

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

Relaxing and beautiful setting.

The home was lovely and had everything we needed. The property manager even delivered a new grill and grilling tools on a 2 hour notice--even when the listing didn't specify a grill! We loved Dover and the home's setting next to the river and battlefield was beautiful .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Rhea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice property, disappointing outcome

The Cumberland Cottage is in a picturesque setting on the Cumberland River in Dover. Decor and amnesties are well done. Sadly, the upstairs air conditioning was out when we arrived at 4pm on July 4th. All of the sleeping (except 1 set of twin bunks) and the only full bathroom is located upstairs. At 87 degrees, the heat was not tolerable for sleeping. For the next 4 hours, we attempted to contact the property manager via phone, text, and email with no response. Eventually, we called the Evolve network and got some help. The owner of the property called and was very kind, but was unable to get anyone out to fix the AC at such at late hour on July 4th. So, we went to a hotel for the night. Repairmen fixed the AC the following morning, and it was fine for the rest of our stay. The issue is this: the Evolve representative requested that our 1st night be reimbursed on 7/4. When I called to confirm the reimbursement on 7/8, I was told that we had to wait for owner approval, and that I should expect communication or call back on 7/10. The amount of wait time is not reasonable, considering that the owner was completely aware of the situation the night it occurred. Additionally, the money was withdrawn from my account for the reservation on the day it was made, yet I am expected to wait for hundreds of dollars to be reimbursed, on top of having to drive 45 minutes and pay for a hotel for a night out of my pocket when the owner is unable to remedy the situation. I do NOT consider this good customer service. I will gladly update this review if the situation is remedied in a fair and timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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