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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Murfreesboro, TN
  • Middle Tennessee State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Murphy Athletic Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Murfreesboro

Within a short walk of Middle Tennessee State University, this cottage is within a mile (2 km) of Murphy Athletic Center. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Middle Tennessee State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Murphy Athletic Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Murfreesboro Strike and Spare Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • The Avenue Murfreesboro - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Smyrna, TN (MQY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Spring - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Boulevard Bar & Grille - ‬6 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.

Picket Fence Cottage~ walk to MTSU and the downtown square!

Picket Fence Cottage is a 3 bedroom, 1 &1/2 bath home within walking distance of MTSU and the historic downtown square, a PRIME location! This charming 1927 cottage is sure to please when you see the welcoming front porch and white picket fence. Come inside and enjoy the beautiful restoration, highlighted by the original hardwood floors, gorgeous crown moldings and glass doorknobs.

This home has been fully restored, which includes new paint, plumbing, tankless hot water heater, lighting, Wi-Fi, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, while keeping the historic charm of its 1927 heritage.

As you enter the front door you will find the living room outfitted with a high quality leather recliner and sofa. Watch your favorite show on the 55" flat screen smart TV. Enjoy “live” TV through our subscription to Hulu and many other Apps with your own personal log in.

The dining room boasts a sparkling new chandelier that adds ambiance to a romantic meal or special gathering. The antique furniture includes a lovely dining table with comfortable seating for 6 . . . a place where memories are made!

The renovated kitchen is complete with an adorable breakfast nook and coffee bar! Dan loves to cook and has outfitted the kitchen with all the necessary items needed to create your culinary delights. The cottage has an under counter water filtration system for the kitchen.

All 3 bedrooms have queen beds, with memory foam mattresses. 2 of the bedrooms have Roku smart TV's and all 3 bedrooms have phone chargers at the bedside and room darkening curtains.

*PLEASE NOTE: The middle bedroom is a “walk-through” bedroom. The back bedroom has a separate entrance from the courtyard.

The main bath has a tiled tub/shower combo. A brand new tankless hot water system has been installed so that you will never run out of hot water while taking a shower!

But wait . . . that is not all! Out back, the cottage hides a charming secret garden, that is so private and serene you will never want to leave. It is enclosed by a fence and canopy of trees. On cool evenings, grill out and enjoy time with family and friends under the stars!

Create fond memories that will last a lifetime at Picket Fence Cottage! Book now!

**Sorry- no pets allowed. Rebecca is highly allergic to dogs and cats.

The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Cleaning fee doubled & eviction if rule is broken.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,536 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

WHEN BOOKING ANSWER THIS QUESTION: 1. What brings you to Murfreesboro?
House keys must be returned upon check-out or you will be charged a $70 fee.
No use of candles or indoor fireplace. The fireplace is NOT workable!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Bring pack-n-play and notify us of toddlers.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cleaning fee doubled & eviction if rule is broken.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

Picket Fence Cottage~ Walk to Mtsu the Downtown Square!

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Murfreesboro, a short 17-minute walk from Murphy Athletic Center and also 18 minutes on foot from Bradley Academy Museum. You'll also find Murfreesboro Strike and Spare Family Fun Center and Stones River Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Picket Fence Cottage~ walk to MTSU and the downtown square! ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV along with tennis.

Does Picket Fence Cottage~ walk to MTSU and the downtown square! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Smyrna, TN (MQY), which is 15 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Picket Fence Cottage~ walk to MTSU and the downtown square! ?

Yes, every accommodation at Picket Fence Cottage~ walk to MTSU and the downtown square! comes with a deck.

Picket Fence Cottage~ walk to MTSU and the downtown square! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Super nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!!

Rebecca’s home was an excellent home base for exploring middle TN. We had originally planned to stay in Nashville during our road trip, but found that Murfreesboro had a lot to offer and allowed for a day trip into Nashville. We enjoyed being so close to the town square (great shopping but be aware shops close at 6pm) and the Stones River battlefield.The house had everything we needed and everything we didn’t know we wanted — including a lovely garden where we enjoyed our breakfast. Little touches like blackout curtains and a Keurig machine with an assortment of coffee and creamers enhanced our stay. We found the binder to be very helpful when choosing a restaurant.And let’s not forget the cinnamon rolls upon our arrival.Stop reading and book your stay. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique little cottage style home. Very comfortable and homey feeling. The back garden was very beautiful and peaceful. Stayed with my bridal party for my Bachelorette night and first night of marriage and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming home in great location

We stayed here while in town for our sons' high school baseball tournament. The location was conveniently located to the playing fields, restaurants, and shopping. The home has everything you need, is very clean, and beautifully decorated with a welcoming atmosphere. Our first night in town, there were some severe storms and tornado warnings in the area. Rebecca was very kind to keep us updated with weather advisories and directions for safe shelter in the event of a tornado. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage

We were in town for my son’s graduation. The house was very clean and nicely furnished. We will stay again if we find ourselves in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mercy d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfortable and beautiful property

We traveled from Murfreesboro to Nashville several time easy and short drive the cottage was worth staying outside of Nashville
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cottage

In my top 3 places to stay. Can’t say enough, location, easy check in and CLEAN!! Like your mother in law clean!! Def stay again. Thank you Rebecca and Dan - great hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, comfortable home

We cannot say enough positive things about this location. The home is absolutely charming, full of character… and also clean, updated, safe, and has everything you may need on hand. You know those movies where the city girl goes off to live in a charming home in the country? Well, THIS is that home, complete with wooden floors, glass doorknobs, tall ceilings, and beautiful moldings. The hosts are kind, welcoming, attentive to detail, and available. Highly, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kezney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The most charming cottage!!

The property was clean and exactly as pictured! The cottage had so much character and was so beautiful! We felt right at home, being greeted with a sweet card and goodies left by the host! Rebecca was great to work with, recommending all of the best places to go around Murfreesboro. We experienced some tornado watches during our stay, and Rebecca was quick to get in touch with us before we even thought about reaching out! She made sure we stayed safe if bad weather were to come in our direction. Would recommend to anyone!! A wonderful weekend spent with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A dream!

Wonderful cottage—clean and beautifully decorated. Hard to believe it was a rental! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, peaceful and Comfortable

Very cute cottage with a lot of vintage charm but also in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home away from home!

Rebecca and Dan are amazing hosts. We loved staying in the picket fence cabin. The cinnamon rolls were the best surprise and highlight of the stay for my boys. We will be sure to stay there again the next time we visit family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little place

Everything about this home from beginning to end was wonderful. The communication with the owners was phenomenal. Rebecca was very kind and helpful. The home was nice and clean and set up exactly how One would need it. It has that old school charm, which is something we were looking forward to. There were so many places to have breakfast, a good cup of coffee, lunch & dinner within just a few minutes. Several of them are just within walking distance as well. We were able to visit Nashville as it was only about 45 minutes away… and then come back to this charming little house. We would definitely love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage!

The property was incredible. The pictures are deceiving the property is much larger than it appears in the photos. Loved the little charm. It was perfect for our family of 5 my kids are 9, 12, and 18. The area was nice - we went on quite a few walks and explored the neighborhood. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., Pasadena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Picket Fence Cottage

Absolutely the most comfortable and welcoming home. We stayed for four days and didn’t want to leave. We were there for Thanksgiving, our hostess thought of all the little things we would need which made our stay incredibly enjoyable. We will be back 10 out of 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie j., Evensville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

We stayed there with friends for an event. It’s clean, comfortable and very homey. We loved and enjoyed our stay! Host left cinnamon rolls again, and they are delicious and very much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This was our 2nd time at the cottage. All was exactly as described and the hosts were available the couple of times we had a question. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding Weekend

We loved our stay at the Pickett Fence Cottage. The pictures do not do the home justice. Wonderful historic and comfortable home. We stayed in the house with our young kids and parents for the weekend. The Haynes made sure we had everything we needed and then some. Rebecca goes above and beyond with the hospitality and provides all kinds of good ideas for activities. Highly recommend staying at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful Oasis!

My husband and I stayed at Picket Fence Cottage along with our adult children for a long weekend family get-together. It was perfect! Dan and Rebecca provide a cozy, yet elegant cottage with lots of special touches. The place was spotless and very comfortable. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming cottage

Such a wonderful cottage! We would definitely stay here again. Decorated beautifully, so many charming details and actual antiques. Rebecca was wonderful to deal with, and the pan of delicious cinnamon rolls she left for us was such a nice touch. We wish we would have been able to explore more, it is such a lovely historic district. Unfortunately remnants of Hurricane Helene brought almost non stop rain to the area pretty much all weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute and unique stay! We had a group of 6 stay for a friend’s wedding, and it was the perfect place for us to chill and hang out. We had the best time, the beds were comfy, and the place was so clean! The hosts were sweet and fantastic! We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Cottage, Thoughtful Hosts

We had a wonderful stay! The booking and communication process was easy. Rebecca and Dan thought of everything for their adorable guest home. And yummy cinnamon rolls waiting for us when we arrived! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

College visit stay

Visited with our daughter on a college visit to MTSU. Great property, awesome location, very homey! Would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay in Murfreesboro!

This little cottage was so cozy, clean and convenient to everything. The hostess was easy to communicate with and the house was stocked with everything we needed and more. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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