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Lakeview house on a 180-acre Duck River ranch: fishing, horses, bonfires

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4 Bedroom cottage on cattle ranch, river access provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Lakeview house on a 180-acre Duck River ranch: fishing, horses, bonfires

  • A single-level 4-bedroom, 2-bath house overlooking the lake on Riverbend Ranch, a 180-acre working cattle ranch wrapped on three sides by the Duck River in Normandy, Tennessee. A good fit for families, fishing trips, wedding guests and small retreats.

    Inside, an open living room with a vaulted ceiling, leather sofas and a streaming TV runs into the dining area and a full kitchen with an island and bar stools.

    Bedrooms: the primary has a king bed and its own bathroom. Room 2 has a queen. Room 3 has a Twin XL over queen bunk plus a Twin XL. Room 4 has two Twin XLs. Rooms 2 to 4 share the second bathroom.

    Your stay includes use of the ranch, shared with other guests staying on the property: over a mile of Duck River frontage for fishing, fly fishing, kayaking and floating, a stocked lake and ponds (bass, bluegill and catfish, catch and release, no license needed; the river requires a Tennessee license), a basketball court, BB gun range and fitness center. Meet the horses and cattle over the fence. A riverside bonfire pit is available on request.

    Streaming TV over WiFi, no cable. Paved road to the ranch, gravel roads on the property.

    Just over an hour from Nashville and BNA. About 30 minutes to Jack Daniel`s in Lynchburg and Nearest Green in Shelbyville. Groceries are about 15 minutes away.

    Riverbend Ranch & Retreat is a nonprofit, and every booking funds no-cost retreats for pastors and ministry leaders. We live on the property and are easy to reach.
    No smoking. No pets. No gatherings or visitors beyond registered guests unless approved by management. Maximum 9 guests. Check-in is 3 pm and check-out is 11 am. Please stay out of the animal enclosures and respect areas marked private. Anyone under 18 around any body of water must be supervised by an adult. No swimming in the lake or ponds.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,593 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking. No pets. No gatherings or visitors beyond registered guests unless approved by management. Maximum 9 guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Normandy is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Springs Natural Area and Bedford Lake, while Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum and Beechcraft Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. D.W. Wilson Community Center and Southside Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Normandy travel guide
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Normandy, TN

What's nearby

  • Normandy Historic District
    5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cascade Hollow Distilling Co.
    10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • George Dickel Distillery
    11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Commerce Central
    11 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Northgate Mall Tullahoma
    12 min drive - 15.0 km

Restaurants

  • Cortner's Mill Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • Granny Fishes' House
    13 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    13 min drive
  • Carbells Barbecue
    28 min drive
  • Grandma Shirley's Kitchen
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bedroom cottage on cattle ranch, river access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 Bedroom cottage on cattle ranch, river access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Bedroom cottage on cattle ranch, river access?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Bedroom cottage on cattle ranch, river access located?

Situated in Normandy, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Normandy Historic District and within 6 mi (10 km) of George Dickel Distillery and Cascade Hollow Distilling Co.. Bedford Lake and Commerce Central are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Lakeview house on a 180-acre Duck River ranch: fishing, horses, bonfires Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!!!

Personel were amazing friendly. Senery was beautiful. Tons of amenities (swimming, fishing, canoes, paddle boat, beeby gun shooting, basketball, frisbee golf, grilling, very clean rental houses, and so much more). We will definitely be going back multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Escape

My family (kids- 4,8,and 12) stayed at this property for a wedding (at another venue). This location would be ideal for a wedding, ceremony, or family get together. There are multiple cabins available surrounding a pond all in the middle of God's green earth. There is also river access on the property. It's isolated enough to feel like you're in the middle of nowhere, but still only 10 minutes from the nearest grocery store. Trails, fishing, basketball, pickleball, petting horses, and deer running right past us! A much needed relaxing yet exhilarating trip that my family and I will remember for ages!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, peaceful property to get away to
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Muy bueno
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025