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The Cottage by MTSU

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV

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

Explore the area

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

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Middle Tennessee State University. Features include laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes on foot from Middle Tennessee State University and a 2-minute drive from Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
As a guest of The Cottage by MTSU, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Shelby Hunton

Languages

English

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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

The Cottage by MTSU Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Steve H.

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

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane L.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yohaan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

6/10 Okay

k k.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

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

10/10 Excellent

Dina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lynne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

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

8/10 Good

Christine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

L c., Saint Petersburg, fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute snd cozu

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Birgit R.

Concern about mildewy smell

We did enjoy our stay, especially the opportunity for the fire in the backyard. But I would not recommend the house for people with respiratory problems. I had a headache because of the smell. We were out and about a lot, though, so it was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Rocklin, California

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Venetia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

We chose Murfreesboro as a somewhat central location for our family to meet and celebrate Christmas. It actually snowed while we were there which gave several of us the chance to experience our first “white Christmas “. The house was perfect for our needs. We appreciated the decorated Christmas tree! Because our stay was on a holiday, we had to do a lot of our own cooking as most restaurants were closed. We could have used a couple of dish towels and another oven mitt. The salt was almost out too, but otherwise, everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heart of MTSU

You couldn’t ask for a better location if you are traveling here for anything MTSU related! What a fantastic cottage feel this home has. We had ample space for our group of 6. Having multiple king size beds is such a wondering option! I always hate sleeping in a queen when we travel. Kitchen was stocked amply for our needs, and we enjoyed breakfasts at the table each morning and made pizza once or twice. Laundry facilities were greatly appreciated as well! I wish the weather had been warmer so we could have utilized the wonderful outdoor spaces, but it was not to be this trip. We would definitely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brucie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Our stay at this property was great! The 4 bedrooms assured everyone had their own space. There was a old time charm with the decor and original wood floors, and the back yard being fenced in helped with the dog. It has updated appliances and entry of room. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022