This is a wonderful place to stay! It is secluded in the mountains but is surrounded by interesting and enjoyable places within a 20 min. drive. Arriving in Oct., the fall landscape hues were incredible making the winding hillside roadways an enjoyable challenge. The view off the back porch is the money shot. Through the multi-color trees, the pond glistered in the sunlight with the wandering turkeys, deer or cows were an entertaining floor show. Though the fish didn’t like any of our bait, we laughed as them came to the surface to dine on the insects or an occasional pretzel that hit the water.
The cabin is well equipped. Because of all the amenities, we could have easily managed in half the stuff that we brought. A washer/dryer combo allowed us to come home with clean clothes. The kitchen is well stocked. We have a bottle water habit, though the tap here made great coffee with plenty of hot and great pressure for dishes and showers. An accurate electric stove and a full size refrig. made meal prep easy packing picnic lunches when we went exploring into town or Falls Creek State Park. The downstairs bed is a comfortable king with a memory form topper over the mattress. There is another king upstairs in a private loft.
It poured three out of out seven days. The cover porch provides ample protection during warmer rainy afternoons. Even with the rain, we found plenty of things to do. I was planning on reading (and working) but never got the time. We did some early Christmas shopping in the local shops and when we went to Cookeville and Crossville. (In Cookeville, there is a small discount mall with a great model train display.) Some great local restaurants with fabulous BBQ (Flying Pig.) We didn’t need to use the cabin’s grill.
My husband and I are shopping around for places to retire. This is a sweet spot! It has all the comforts of “home” with better views and without any of the stress.