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The view from the loft balcony, and from the breezeway, the porch and the fire pit.

The Rocky River
The Cottage sits in the Hidden River Preserve, a quiet community with its own common area on the Rocky River: a swimming and fishing dock, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, grills and a stone fire pit. From about November to May the river runs low, because Center Hill Dam controls it; the Corps of Engineers releases the water towards the end of May. You can swim and fish all year, at your own risk. The kayaks in the photos are not included, but Elizabeth will point you to rentals nearby.

Traveling with your pups
Dogs don't stay in the house here; they get a place of their own. The heated and cooled 400 sq ft garage has a couch, a TV and an XL dog door to a 20x15 fenced area, and it doubles as the game room. A $75 pet fee applies, with a maximum of two dogs unless approved in advance. Please add your pups when you book.

Evenings
Evenings end around the fire pit on the lawn, with Adirondack chairs and the farm going quiet behind it. Rocking chairs line the covered porch, the breezeway has its own seating facing the silos, and the grill sits out back. Firewood bundles are sold a few minutes away at the Rock Island Market.


Elizabeth was a fantastic host that was willing to give very thorough instructions and wonderful reccomendation for local sites to visit. The setting was gorgeous and the daily wildlife encounters warms the heart. 10/10 would stay there again.
Around Rock Island
Photos from Elizabeth's own visits.
In the Hidden River Preserve, Rock Island: 10 minutes to Rock Island State Park, 15 to 20 to downtown McMinnville, 20 to Cumberland Caverns, 35 to Burgess Falls and 45 to Fall Creek Falls. The exact address comes with your booking.

Elizabeth looks after Rocky River Cottage herself. Guests write about how quickly she answers, how thorough her instructions are, and her suggestions for the waterfalls, trails and downtown McMinnville. Ask her anything before you arrive.
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