Tennessee Mountain House

This one bedroom remote cabin is located on the Cumberland Plateau between Monteagle & McMinnville in the National historic district of Beersheba Springs.Three acres of wooded bluff property overlooks Savage Gulf & provides a secluded, quiet getaway. sleeps 4 but suitable for mostly 2 guest. A beautifully maintained remote cabin constructed of 100 year old poplar logs is nestled on the bluff over-looking the Savage Gulf. The downstairs consists of a comfortable living room area, kitchen, bedroom with a queen size bed and bathroom with a shower. Upstairs loft consists of two twin size beds, overlooking the living room. (Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the cabin). Kitchen is equipped with electric oven/ stove, refrigerator and cookware and dishes. Enjoy rocking on the front porch while enjoying the view of the valley. TV and local cable channels. sleeps 4 but suitable for mostly 2 guest. Guests will have full access to this cabin and the adjoining acreage. Owner is normally not on site, but can be reached if problems arise. Things to do in the area: Stone Door: (10 minute drive to Rangers station/parking lot at most ~ 4 miles) From our house, return to Hwy 56 and turn left at the Grace Methodist church. – go about .5 miles on Hwy 56 just past the Methodist assembly and you will see signs pointing to Stone Door. Park at the ranger station, sign in…enjoy a 1 mile hike to the bluff! It is spectacular!! This easy trail affords one of the best views of the gulf area and ends at the Great Stone Door, an impressive crack in the rock bluff with a sloping floor that probably was used by Native Americans as a way in and out of Big Creek Gulf. Camping is available at the Stone Door Camp Area near the ranger station. Take the paved trail by the Stone Door Ranger's Station to Laurel Gulf Overlook. Continue following the rim of the gulf (with fantastic views) till you get to the 'Stone Door.' The Stone Door is a small split in the rock where you can reach the bottom of the cliff line. The South Cumberland State Park web site says: "The Stone Door was used for centuries by the Indians as a passage way from the top of the escarpment into the gorges below. Like a giant door left ajar, the crack is 10 feet wide and 100 feet deep. Go thru the “Door” and continue down to the base of the cliff for a great view of the cliff from below. ●Greeter Falls: From our house, return to Hwy 56 – turn right at the Grace Methodist church and go about ½ way back towards Altamont. There is a Brown sign denoting where to turn in for Greeter Falls. There is a parking area once you get down the gravel road…follow the blazed trail. This is a more challenging hike than Stone Door, but well worth the effort. Once you’ve seen the spectacular falls and are back on the trail, you may wish to go back by a different path toward Boardtree Falls, which will eventually loop back toward the trailhead. ● Beersheba Porcelain: (after 12 noon, please) From our house: return to Hwy 56 – turn left at the Grace Methodist church. – stay on Hwy 56 just past the Methodist assembly. Turn left on Dahlgren Ave. Take the 1st right onto Beersheba Lane. Shop is in 1st house, (fence around the yard). This is a home based business in the in the historical community of Beersheba Springs. Usually open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. most days. All porcelain pottery and wearable art jewelry are completely hand-made from their own porcelain recipe and fired in hand built kiln. ● Cumberland Caverns: about 35 minute drive. From our house turn left on Hwy 56 and go down the mountain towards McMinnville (about 17 miles). Turn right on Fairview Road and right on Hwy 8. Knowledgeable guides lead leisure tours every hour on the hour. No Reservations Required. The 1½ mile tour features incredible formations, a historic (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) saltpeter mine, a beautiful waterfall and gleaming pools. ● University of the South: – about 40 minute drive (30 miles) From our house turn right on Hwy 56 for about 17 miles. In Tracy City, make a right on Hwy 41 North, then right on Hwy 41A at High Point restaurant in Monteagle. Cross I-24 and go a few more miles into University of the South at Sewanee. Known familiarly as “Sewanee” by its students, faculty, staff and friends, The University is located atop the Cumberland Plateau on a 13,000–acre Domain (as the campus and surrounding area is known). Be sure to stop in the All Saints chapel on University Avenue and the Sewanee Memorial Cross (sits in a wooded area on the edge of a bluff on the campus (drive out Tennessee Avenue on the Campus) Eating options on this excursion: Shenanigans (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) great and very casual sandwich shop on the campus) Pearl’s Foggy Mountain Cafe: dinner only - (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) need reservations High Point – dinner only (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) may need reservations This house is for 2 guest only. One bed, not suitable for children. Cell phone service/ signal inside the cabin may be limited depending on your carrier.