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The Cottage by MTSU

Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Middle Tennessee State University

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Stay at this beautifully decorated four-bedroom cottage and experience the charm of downtown Murfreesboro. Conveniently located three blocks from MTSU, enjoy an awesome back deck and side patio. This recently upgraded residence is near all the entertainment, nightlife, and historic attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cottage by MTSU

Beautifully decorated four bedroom two full bath cottage three blocks from MTSU. Convenient to downtown Murfreesboro and shopping. Awesome back deck and side patio. Approximately 35 minutes from Nashville. Located almost on Middle Tennessee Blvd. Enjoy the very best in one of Murfreesboro's most desirable Downtown Areas. Recently upgraded & beautifully furnished throughout, residential neighborhood near all of the entertainment, nightlife & historic attractions of Murfreesboro.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

The By Mtsu Murfreesboro
The Cottage by Mtsu Murfreesboro
The Cottage by Mtsu Private vacation home
The Cottage by Mtsu Private vacation home Murfreesboro

About the area

Map
Murfreesboro, TN

What's nearby

  • Middle Tennessee State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Murphy Athletic Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Murfreesboro Strike and Spare Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • The Avenue Murfreesboro - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Smyrna, TN (MQY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Spring - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Boulevard Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage by MTSU pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Cottage by MTSU?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage by MTSU?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage by MTSU located?

Located in the heart of Murfreesboro, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Middle Tennessee State University, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring and Bradley Academy Museum. Murphy Athletic Center and Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Cottage by MTSU Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Great Rental

Very big and great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

Home Away From Home

If you're looking for a cozy home in a quiet area, look no further. There are some restaurants and stores around, and the city and nightlife is not too far of a drive. Book this home for your family and enjoy some quality time on your next vacation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Great home

House was very clean and comfortable. Owner was very helpful and even asked if he needed to come by to help with a question we had. Perfect situation for our group to stay here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

granny m.

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

High school Graduation

4 generations stayed. We will reserve the property again. It was perfect for our needs. It was clean.So very Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yohaan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A quaint cottage

Nice place, perfect for a large family. Missing some basic amenities (soap in the washrooms, toaster, enough toilet paper).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

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

Lovely home

The property was perfect for our extended weekend visit for a wedding. Everything was clean and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina J.

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

Great property!

This was a great house to stay for MTSU Parent's Weekend. Firepit was perfect in evenings for our students to come and hang out with us in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great Place!!

This is a great place for families who are attending weddings, family reunions, etc. Beds were super comfortable, kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, etc. wEe all had a great time and a great stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Highly recommend

I would highly recommend this property. Very nice, clean and roomy for bigger families like mine. The location is perfect because it’s so close to shopping or eating places.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

EXCELLENT VERY CLEAN

The property was extremely clean and was in a great location. Property managers were responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D.

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

Family

Very conveniently located to our needs. Central to 3 family locations. Burrowed, Murfreesboro and Rockvale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Cozy cute house

We enjoyed our stay very much.. the owners were amazing and answered my text right away when I had a question.. very clean house and quiet neighborhood. We will definitely be renting from them again next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

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

Great home very near campus

Our family of 9 adults with a small dog had a great stay here. This is a very old home that has been renovated with an updated kitchen and additional bedroom. The home says it sleeps 9 (and we knew this) but one person will have to sleep on the couch. There are 4 beds. The only negative was there are no extra linens for the couch to be slept on. The air condition quit on us one night but the owner/property manager responded very quickly and had a worker out within 3 hours to repair it. This was a perfect home for us all to stay together to celebrate our son’s wedding. The long driveway even accommodated 5 cars at one point.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

L c., Saint Petersburg, fl

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

Super cute snd cozu

Christmas in Tennessee in a cozy 🏡 🏠
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christine A.

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

Cute house in Murfreesboro!

Centrally located near dining and shopping. House was very nicely decorated and plenty of space for our family of four. Owner was easy to communicate with. Some minor things we would change but overall we would stay here again if in the area. Be sure to check out Slick Pig BBQ near MTSU!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Rocklin, California

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

WOW-Great Location!

We enjoyed the space that this house affords and all of the amenities. We were a group of two older couples and a middle age couple. We had no issues during our stay and appreciated the attentiveness of the owners. If you need anything their cell numbers are on the fridge!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Barb W

This was a excellent location and priced good for 6 ladies to stay at for a tennis tournament . Two small dislikes but wouldn’t change us from coming back again just would make the place a little nicer is a remodel on the pink bath and to clean or replace the two large floor rugs. This house was very cute and supplied nicely for our stay. The host was very accommodating . We will stay here again. Thank you Shelby
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Temporary Housing

We placed a family here because they had some repairs going on in their home after an insurance claim. They were unable to live in their home during the repairs so we needed to find something close to home but that would also fit their needs. This property was perfect for them. The host was such a great help and very open to communication. Not one complaint from this family. We would highly recommend this for your next trip to Murfreesboro.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cottage very dated

We booked this for our son’s baseball tournament and our spring break vacation. We arrived to a mildew smell, dirty kitchen, moldy coffee pot, broken bed, and stained sheets. We reached out to the owners and they were very responsive sending over their handyman and cleaning crew within an hour. While there was improvement with fresh sheets, cleaned kitchen and repaired bed, the smell never went away. The fourth bedroom is actually a converted garage with no insulation thereby being very sensitive to the weather as well as noise. This ‘cottage’ is an old house with a lot of work needing to be done - specifically in the bathrooms and kitchen - to justify its cost. We really were so appreciative of the fast response of the owners and we did sleep well. We enjoyed the walk to downtown Murfreesboro as well as MTSU.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Short stay for high school baseball state tournament

Great place for us! Owners were very accommodating when rain changed our plans at the last minute. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane L.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

k k.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Awesome!

Great spot. Well appointed. Will stay here again when in the area! Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

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

Adorbale house

House is exactly as pics. Theback yard is a small paradiss. I wouid suggesy to jring a
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023