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Private Multi Family Retreat on 5 Acres!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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Sewanee, TN
  • University of the South
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monteagle Sunday School Assembly
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • South Cumberland State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Private Multi Family Retreat on 5 Acres!

Our unique experience isn’t easy to find — and it books quickly! Create memories, reconnect with your people, and escape the noise at one of the few properties within driving distance of Nashville, Chattanooga, and Huntsville.

Imagine watching deer wander past the sauna window after a hike on one of 30 nearby trails just minutes from our private 5-acre retreat.

Imagine sipping a glass of wine in the hot tub or a margarita in the plunge pool while the kids play ping pong just steps away.

Guests will not have interaction with the hosts. However, we are available whenever you need us!

Walk out of our door and enjoy light hiking trails in the neighborhood or hop in the car to do more difficult hikes within 15 min!

Think cute mountain town meets sophisticated artist's retreat. The liberal arts college in town, University of the South provides incredible artisan culture that can be felt throughout the town.

Our neighborhood is called 'Deep Woods' for a reason. Secluded and quiet, it's almost impossible not to relax when you arrive!

Guests will access the property using smart locks.

"I've stayed at 100+ Airbnbs all over the world. And Rachael and Steph's place is my favorite. If two sisters running an Airbnb wasn't enough of a fun origin story, who they were throughout the process and how thoughtful, conscientiousness, and articulate they were made this a remarkable experience." -Recent 5 Star Review

Our home is a truly unique blend of space to be together while still having privacy when needed. The home features a large open concept living/kitchen area to be together in the 'main cabin' as well as 3 additional private guest quarters for couples to escape to at the end of the night.

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OUTDOOR AMENITIES
1. 7 Person Hot Tub
2. Steam Sauna with Forest View!
3. 6 Person Plunge Pool! (Mid April - Mid Oct, Inquire for specific dates!)
4. Neighborhood Trails in Walking Distance
5. Outdoor Shower (Mid April - Mid Oct, Inquire for specific dates!)
6. 100" Projector Screen (HDMI, Lightning & USBC Adapters provided) *Projector screen is best used at night when it's dark out because it's on our screened in porch!
7. Outdoor Gel Fireplace + Outdoor Restaurant Heat Lamp
8. Swing Set
9. Cornhole, Football & Games!
10. Mid Sized Ping Pong
11. Hanging Daybed
12. Private Deck for 3 of 4 Master Suites
13. 20+ Trails in 20 min or less!
14. 5 Private Acres
15. Gas Grill
16. Laundry
*Spa maintenance comes every Friday 10-4pm*

BEDROOMS/SLEEPING SPACES
*Please review to ensure that our home suits your needs*
1: Queen, Single Futon, Private Bath (Master #1)
2: Twin, Private Bath
3: Twin Bunk Beds
4: King, Single Futon, Private Bath, Private Deck (Master #2)
5: Queen, Single Futon, Private Bath, Private Deck (Master #3)
6: Queen, Twin Floor Mattress, Private Bath, Private Deck (Master #4)

GUEST COUNT GUIDE:
Check floor plans for details. Bedrooms 4, 5 & 6 are all private studio containers with a bathroom, kitchen area and private viewing deck. Our home is comfortable for 11 people and tight for 16. If you have 12 + in your group, please note that you will be using futons & cots in addition to the beds.

FIRST TIME STAYING IN A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME?
We get tons of questions - Many asking, "Is this a 'normal' home?" - The answer is, yes! The outside looks extremely unique, but once you're inside, you'll forget you're in a shipping container because of the comfortable design and thoughtful touches throughout the home. Split units keep our home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Please note, all of the bedrooms are single containers and therefore, are narrow. The photos show this as the containers are the width of queen/king size beds. Additionally, this is still a cabin in the woods! It is an upscale cabin, yet imperfect. If you are looking for hotel quality perfection, please consider booking elsewhere.

STEP FREE ACCESS
(For Bookings with Mobility Challenged Guests)
The main living and kitchen area where guests congregate can be accessed with zero steps. There are 2 bedrooms and bathrooms in this area. Both of the bathrooms have a tub/shower.

PET AMENITIES
1. Fenced in area for the pups!
2. Paw Wiping Towels
3. 'Poo Bags'
4. Dog Waste Trash Cans

Pet Fee: $125 for first pet, $75 dollars per additional pets. Please add your pets to the listing prior to booking. We ask for $125 for the convenience of having your fur baby on vacation and for the extra clean up of waste and fur. No breed restrictions, maximum of 4 pets. Rovers in our area are 30-40 dollars per night if you prefer to have a pet free vacation!

Chattanooga Airport: 50 min
Nashville Airport: 1 hour, 15 min
Huntsville Airport: 1 hour 20 min
Caverns: 23 Min

Getting to the home: All roads to the home are paved and easy to navigate!

LOCATION:
The Caverns: 23 Min
University of The South: 5 min
Nashville Airport (BNA): 1 hour, 15 min
Chattanooga Airport: 50 min
Downtown Nashville: 1 hour, 15 min
Downtown Chattanooga: 40 min
Huntsville: 1 Hour, 15 min
Knoxville/Atlanta: 2 Hours

GROCERIES:
Full Grocer (Piggly Wiggly): 3 miles, 7 min
Mooney's Market (Local produce): 5 min
CVS: 11 min
We do not have an ice maker. We provide ice cube trays, but if you are loading up for drinks, please stop at Piggly Wiggly prior!

RESTAURANTS/COFFEE:
Stirling's: Coffee + Breakfast: 5 Min
Blue Door: Coffee + Breakfast: 7 Min
Mi Casa: 8 Min
Mountain Top Meal Prep: Lunch/Hot Bar: 7 Min
Monteagle Nutrition: Shakes/Smoothies: 7 Min
High Point Fine Dining (Al Capone's Old House!): 12 Min

HIKING:
Check out 30+ Trails on 'All Trails'
There are hours of private neighborhood trails to enjoy within walking distance from our home. Additionally, we are a short drive from these well know Middle Tennessee gems:
Fiery Gizzard: 15 min
Foster Falls: 20 min
Lost Cove: 5 min
Bridal Veil Falls: 8 min
Savage Gulf: 35 min
Cumberland State Park: 15 min

HEALTH:
High Vibes Healing Yoga: 7 Min
Tenacity Gym: 18 Min

POOL/HOT TUB/OUTDOOR SHOWER:
The pool is a 2 ft deep, 8 ft wide Palmingo Pools Stock Tank pool that is filtered and circulated just like a normal pool. It fits 6 adults (the size of a hot tub)! Our 'spa guy' comes by every Friday between the hours of 10am & 4pm to balance the chemicals in both the pool and hot tub. Outdoor shower and pool are open Mid April - Mid Oct depending on weather (Inquire for specific dates). Hot tub & Sauna open 24/7/365!

EARLY/LATE CHECK IN:
We schedule our cleaning team & pre arrival inspection team immediately upon your booking. If you would like to check in early or leave late, they have to reschedule their crew and request a fee for this. The fee is $30/hr for extra hours to compensate our crews for rearranging schedules and working different hours.

WINTER BOOKINGS:
Our container home is heated and cooled with split units. However, there are many outdoor spaces including the forest view room that will be the temperature of the outdoors. If not using the patios during a cold winter stay would ruin your time here, please consider booking elsewhere. Additionally, in Tennessee, pipes are traditionally under the home not fully protected from the elements and this is true with our as well. If temperatures are consistently below freezing during your trip, we will ask that you drip the faucets to prevent freezing pipes. This will likely only apply to select December, January and February bookings.

SAFETY:
We have 4 Ring security cameras on property:
1. Front door of the main home deck facing the driveway/street
2. Side of the main home facing the driveway
3. Back deck of the main home facing the North side of the property
4. Backyard facing the back door of the Canopy Container
All cameras are motion activated, are on the exterior of the home & in plain sight of the guest.

Booking party will be asked to sign a waiver/home agreement as we have many unique features on our property. This is required by our insurance.

DINING:
Living room 1 in the main home is the largest gathering area and can fit ~20 people. However, we do NOT have a formal indoor dining table. There is a large kitchen island with seating, 2 outdoor tables that seat 6-8 and a folding table.

EVENTS
As stated in our house rules, loud noise outdoors in the evenings/over night is now allowed. If you plan to throw a party, please do not book. This home feels VERY private, but noise carries. There will be a $500 fine for any noise complaints from neighbors.

CONNECTIVITY:
We have great wifi & okay phone service. Hour long Zooms are no problem! Depending on your provider, phone service may be limited, but we have 3 separate routers at our home to ensure that everyone is able to 'connect' while they are disconnecting. ; )

CRITTERS:
We have regular pest control for a variety of critters & regularly treat for snakes. However, you might see them anyway as we are on 5 acres of wooded forest. We do our best to prevent it, but sometimes bugs find their way inside. If this will ruin your stay, you might consider booking elsewhere.

CANCELLATIONS:
Holding our home 'just in case' hurts us as small business owners and home owners as this blocks our calendar, making it harder to rebook those days. Please ensure that all members of your party have fully confirmed these dates prior to booking.

We cannot provide any refunds for weather unless there is a government issued evacuation. Please protect yourself by purchasing travel insurance. We will infrequently experience winter weather and snow. While we are not in a true mountainous area, there are steep hills in parts of our town. Please plan accordingly. When booking our home using certain sites that use a payment processor, we incur fees that cannot be recouped if you cancel. We cannot refund any credit card processing fees.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Sam H. Werner Military Museum. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Sam H. Werner Military Museum and 7 minutes from Angel Park
Private Multi Family Retreat on 5 Acres! offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Private Multi Family Retreat on 5 Acres! also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

This Sewanee cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Rachel and Stephanie Balkovec

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Private Multi Family Retreat on 5 Acres! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Stay for the Caverns

From start to finish our stay couldn’t have gone smoother to be honest! Easy to find and relatively close to the highway so when first navigating in at night I was a little worried but found it no problem! When first arriving it was exactly what we were hoping for! The couples were able to go off to their suites and get set up while a few friends claimed the main stay! After getting settled we hopped in the sauna and lounged in the hot tub before playing some cards and crashing. Beds were very comfortable and rooms were easy to control heat/music and media devices. Kitchen was perfect for making big meals and the location is unreal! Got in some great hiking and The Caverns music venue was a short drive and parking was easy! Great spot to stay with your crew if you’re into any of those things! Checkout was easy and smooth as could be just like arriving. Could not have asked for a better experience and plan on booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friend Reunion

We had a great stay with lots of room and amenities. All the small details add up to a fantastic weekend in the woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sewanee Family Weekend

I was not sure what to expect staying in a shipping container.... but it was fabulous!!! So cute inside! It was a great place to stay with several couple since you have some privacy in the containers. They have everything you could ever need in the bathrooms and kitchen. Great communication with the owners. I would 100% stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Keep Trails

Perfect for 4 couples, perfect for hitting the trails at 2 parks! Teenagers kids plenty of room We parked a 40 foot trailer hauling 2 of our 6 jeeps in the driveway.!best part are the 2 outside common areas in the main meeting room. We watched football games in style! Owners extremely friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere! Thank you for building something so cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

Family Get Away!!!

We had a great family getaway. Lots of time together and memories made. Thank you for your wonderful rental property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drey D., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Time Unique Property!

This was the perfect location and size for our trip to the Caverns! 20ish min to the music venue and situated in a quiet and peaceful area. The home accommodated our large party and was super clean and thoughtfully laid out. Would def return and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Midland, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Enchanting forest dream

I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. The online description is accurate but it does not describe how staying there makes you feel. Yes it is spacious, has a well equipped kitchen, a sauna, hot tub, plunge pool and is clean; but the thoughtful details given to create each space impart multiple surprise moments of joy and comfort. I will never forget the awe of waking up in the mornings, surrounded by lush green trees. A luxurious treehouse!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marshall wedding

This place was excellent and very beautiful. The host were on top of everything and very quick to respond for anything we needed. The place has lots to do for family and friends but can also wind down and relax. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a get away in this area. Thank you for an awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable!

This property is so awesome! Not only is it beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, it was equipped with everything we could possibly need. Rachel and Steph really thought of everything, and were so helpful and communicative. Spent the weekend here with friends, cooked tasty meals, enjoyed the beautiful view of trees from our bedroom, relaxed in the sauna, hot tub and pool. The only complaint I have is that we didn’t book a longer stay. 🙂 Definitely will be rebooking this home in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024