Ridge Road Cabin

Come and enjoy our almost 20 acre property! It is situated on a ridge with mountain views on one side and valley view with a wildlife pond on the other. Our cabin offers comfort & entertainment. The property will give you the full vacation in the woods experience. We are located on ATV trails, a short drive to numerous National & State Park and Rec areas. Lake Norris & Cumblerland are close also. Knoxville airport is about 45 min drive. Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg are an easy day trip. The Cabin 2 bedrooms, 1 large bathroom, spacious open floor plan w/ galley style kitchen. Main bedroom: queen size bed, night stands, lamps, dresser, TV, full length mirror. Private entrance into bathroom. 2nd bedroom: full size bed, full size futon, dresser, lamp, full length mirror SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: queen size futon in living space, queen size air mattress available upon request, couch is 8x10. Beds & futons can comfortably sleep 8 with addition of air mattres and use of couch can sleep total of 12 Bathroom: spacious, large shower. Basic/reasonable toiletries provided, see list in amenities section. washer/dryer available only for guests staying 5 nights or longer. Kitchen: galley style kitchen with major appliances. *no dishwasher* Reasonably expected small appliances, dishware, cooking ware, baking ware and dishes provided. See complete list in amenities section. Dining Seating: High Top table w/4 chairs. High Top behind the couch table w/4 chairs. Outdoor picnic table. Coffee Bar: Keurig style single cup maker and a drip 10 cup coffee maker. Some K-cups, ground coffee, dry creamer and other hot drink mixes are provided. Living Room: Is set conversation pit style with a large modular couch and a futon. 65' Roku HD TV. Pool table, electronic dart board, board games and a few books & magazines. The Property The property will give you the full vacation in the woods experience! There is a spacious backyard for your favorite outdoor games, having outdoor meals and relaxing by the fire pit while you take in the views. Peaceful early morning visitors include deer and a variety of birds so enjoy your morning coffee quietly and see who shows up. Enjoy the scenic walk to our hilltop area. You will find all the comforts to spend the whole day. Lounge in the hammock or read on the wood swing. Grab a seat in an Adirondack chair and watch for wildlife in the valley. Twinkle lights in the trees and solar lights on the path will set the mood for a peaceful evening. Enjoy s'mores by the stone fire ring watching unforgettable sunset views. Wild visitors into our valley include deer, beaver, muskrats, wild hogs, coyotes, turkey and we even had bears wander through in 2020. You might see Hummingbirds, Cardinals, Gold Finches, Blue Jays and a colorful variety of wild birds. The hilltop has it's own gas grill, picnic table and firewood pile. A wagon, picnic basket & binoculars are available to use at the cabin. Located off paved road on gravel driveway. Gated & locked driveway entrance provides secure parking for ATV trailers & equipment. Security cameras point at parking area and driveway for added protection. Our property is somewhat secluded so the safety & security of our guests and their property is a top priority. Parking area can accommodate multiple trucks & trailers. We want you to enjoy our cabin as much as we do. We are available to you for questions and help via phone. ATV riders: No ATV use on property. Enjoy the direct trail access to Brimstone, TWRA, Windrock & Ride Royal Blue. Trucks, trailers and ATVs have room to turn around and park in the gravel driveway. Please do not drive through or park in the backyard. Permits are required to ride both TWRA and Brimstone trails. Riding without the proper permits can result in fines. Trails are accessed via either Brimstone Rd or Ridge Rd. Tennessee law requires ATV operators on roads to be at least 16 yrs old with a valid driver’s license, helmet, proof of liability insurance and seat belts to be worn in SxS. All ATV regulations & TWRA permits are available on the TWRA website. Brimstone rules & permits are available at the Brimstone Recreation website. We have direct trail access to Brimstone trails 99, 100 and 10 which connect you to the TWRA trail system. We have paper maps for Brimstone and TWRA available in the cabin. Please go to the TWRA website for the most updated information & regulations. ** ATV rentals are currently available at the Brimstone office** An abundance of things to do!! Hiking: Daniel Boone National Forrest, Big South Fork Nat’l River & Recreation Area, Obed Wild & Scenic River Nat’l Park, Frozen Head State Park fishing & hunting: many local streams & ponds, Big South Fork Nat’l River & Rec Area, Norris Lake, Cumberland Lake Tail of the Dragon: one of Discovery’s top 10 motorcycle rides in America. 318 curves in 11 miles as you twist and turn in Tennessee and North Carolina. The best time to ride the Tail is April through October. Unobstructed mountain views from multiple turnouts reward riders. The section from Cherokee to Asheville is on some of the highest ridge tops of some of the tallest mountains in the east and goes through 11 tunnels. We are located on a scenic highway that will lead you directly to the Tail. antiquing: Clinton, TN is a must! Also Rugby, Jamestown and many, many more quaint shops along the way. Boating: Norris lake offers over 800 miles of shoreline, breath taking views and lots dockside entertainment. Lake Cumberland has been the site of several of Kentucky’s record fish. Cumberland is over 100 miles long and offers beautiful cliffs and a waterfall that empties into the lake. **currently pontoon rentals are available at some marinas at both lakes** waterfalls & river spots: If you’re on an ATV there is 6 waterfalls and 5 river/beach spots within a 30 minute ride from cabin (that does not including Windrock or Ride Royal Blue which are an hour ride by trails). By vehicle also enjoy the multiple waterfalls within the many National & State Parks nearby. If you have the chance try to see the Moonbow at Cumberland Falls, one of only three place in the United States where this beautiful phenomenon can be seen. KY & TN distillery tours: go to the KY distillery tour website for additional information on the state tour. In TN we are a day trip to Jack Daniel’s and Ole Smoky Distilleries. Family Time: So much to do as a family in the great outdoors in our immediate area. But if you want to do some tourist stops here are a few ideas. Kentucky Splash Waterpark is an hour away and Big South Fork Scenic Railway is on the way there for a great day trip. Navitat tree-based adventure park is in Knoxville where there is also a very good Children’s Museum, Zoo Knoxville and Knoxville is also the home of the University of Tennessee all a 90 minute drive. Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge offer endless family entertainment for a great day together and only a 2 hour drive away. Enjoy the rides and shows at Dollywood and don’t miss the best views in the Smokies at the Gatlinburg Skylift Park. We are conveniently located off of hwy 27 near I-75 and I-40 The property is located with direct ATV trail access and a short drive to numerous National & State Park and Recreation areas. It is also an easy drive to Norris Lake and Cumberland Lake (KY). ATV and pontoon boat rentals are available in nearby locations. The local area is great for hiking, backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing and any other outdoor adventure you can think of! The nearest airport is in Knoxville. It's the home of the University of Tennessee, Navitat, Zoo Knoxville and much more. It is approximately a 45 minute drive on I-75 Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains Ntional Park, Cade's Cove are an easy drive for a fun day of sightseeing and touristy fun.