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Gnome away from home

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a small shed, and a birdcage.
A compact living space with a television, kitchenette, and a patterned rug.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a trash bin.
A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a floral design, a wooden floor, and a green towel hanging on the wall.
A garden with flowering plants and a fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Gamer ready
    One of the few properties with a video game console for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sweetwater, TN
  • Place, Friendship Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Sweetwater Public Library
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Watts Bar Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Sweetwater

Located in Sweetwater, this cottage is in a rural area. Springbrook Golf and Country Club and Eden Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Engleman Park and Friendship Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sweetwater, TN

What's nearby

  • Friendship Park - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Sweetwater Public Library - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Watts Bar Lake - 23 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Watts Bar Dam - 24 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Lost Sea Adventure - 28 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' F BBQ & Feedlot - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Huddle House - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gnome away from home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Gnome away from home?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gnome away from home on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gnome away from home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gnome away from home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gnome away from home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gnome away from home located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Engleman Park, Friendship Park and Sweetwater Public Library. Downtown Sweetwater Historic District and Sweetwater Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean cottage. Love the Llamas, chickens and goats. Lots of land for me to walk my dog after long car ride. Casey was very responsive great host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in perfecfor a little while.t condition and the jaw everything there that would need for your stay there. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a quite place just to get aw
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Yes great place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, super clean, very comfortable, lots of effort made to provide entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Equipped with all appliances needed for light meals as well as outside grill
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. We didn’t realize it was a tiny home from listing with no sitting space inside, but the porch provided that. We loved the goats and other animals. We also have a VRBO farm with shared space so we felt right at home. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Didn't bring my cat but obviously pet friendly, very peaceful out in the country-side, comfortable and Casey was very responsive and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

My wife and I stayed here with our dogs and it was perfect one night stay. Their farm is beautiful, the cottage was plenty spacious and very clean, and our pups even got to make some new friends with the goats and cows roaming around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and comfortable

Quiet and comfortable, good rate, close to Watts Bar, Sweetwater, with an easy drive to Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Stayed 116 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We quite enjoyed gnome house. Cozy cute with everything you need for a few days away! Loved the farm and location for hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Escape

Gnome Away from Home was a cozy tiny house. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. The hostess was accommodating and had excellent recommendations for fishing and hiking spots. My pup especially enjoyed the farm.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Spot

We had a wonderful time, visiting with the animals and wandering the property. Everything you need is in the cottage and all questions were answered promptly! The perfect place to get away from it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Nice,clean and out of the way. Great for me time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what was listed

Easy check-in/out but was a little confusing (probably because i didnt read everything). Nice, quiet, and comfortable place. We hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

Great place to relax while watching the farm animals graze; the neighborhood dog chase and herd the farm animals. The backyard views are amazing! Close to Sweetwater historic town. Yurt in the back near a body of water looks like heaven also. Ive already recommended this place to family. We plan on revisiting!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Experience for the dog

The property was exactly as described and allowed my dog to "meet" goats, chickens, and alpaca for the first time. I was rather surprised the roosters did not crow more. We (me and the dog) had a very relaxed, enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gnome away from home

This place was perfect for my 2 year old and I. He had plenty of area to run and play outside. The animals were very friendly and fun for my son as well. The cabin has movies and games for when your not able to get outside due to weather or if you just want to stay inside. Our experience was great. Many memories were made with my son.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Listing accuracy
Please read the description before you book. The location is shared with an active farm, and the driveway leading to the cabin is riddled with potholes, some deep enough to damage cars if you are not careful. The cabin has a window, an AC unit, and a portable space heater, but it did not get above 54 degrees inside. No Wi-Fi, no washer or dryer, no stove or oven, but you get a microwave and a toaster oven. The refrigerator broke during the stay and ruined the food for Thanksgiving, but if you like Goats and Llamas, chickens and geese, this is the place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully peaceful getaway

The cottage on Casey’s property was charming and perfect for our needs. We love living minimally, so the studio layout was great. We brought a foam mattress for our daughter. Even though the cottage is near Casey’s home, we felt relaxed and had privacy throughout our stay. Casey’s thoughtful touches like fresh cut flowers and farm eggs made us feel right at home. Our daughter especially loved seeing the animals and petting/feeding the goats! We were able to visit our family in Rockwood and explore some local attractions like The Lost Sea underground lake, the Duck Park, and Knoxville Botanical Gardens. We had a lovely time and miss it already!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! We just stayed one night after driving over from Asheville to check out the Lost Sea (worth it) and taking in the downtown area. We had food and drinks at The Lazy Beagle (also worth it).The Gnome was perfect for us. The kitchen was very well stocked with just about any gadget you'd need to cook with, super hot shower, comfy bed, and we loved sitting in the rockers on the porch after dark. We also loved hanging out with the animals (even the cranky geese-haha!)The best part, however, was our host, Casey. I totally screwed up the arrival date and didn't realize it until right before we were already on the way. I emailed Casey in a panic explaining what I'd done and begged for help. She stepped right up and handled it like a pro. She explained they weren't quite ready for a 'day of' check in since nothing was on her books, but that she would make it happen. She got the place cleaned, raced to provide clean sheets and towels, and emailed us the place was ready by the 4 pm check in time. Pretty impressive turnaround as the folks that had just left on the day we were coming used up everything. I'd use VRBO more often if they had hosts like Casey. Don't pass up the chance to stay here. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun getaway on the farm

So much fun! For us the best part of the stay was the animals. We were able to hand feed the goats. The alpacas are so soft and the chickens, ducks and guineafowl were delightful. The cows on the next property over were entertaining as well. The bees were pretty low key due to the time of year that we visited. The house has everything you need to be comfortable. Instant hot water and nice water pressure. The heat and ac work well. The kitchen had all the comforts of home that you can plug in. Fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, utensils and most importantly coffee makers (both coffee pot and kureg). The house was perfectly clean. The bed was comfortable and so were the pillows. The host was quick to reply to any question we had and she even did little extra things to make our stay wonderful. We brought a 70 lb dog with us and he had the time of his life. Outside there is a nice porch with a beautiful view of the sunset. Fire pit and hammocks are available in the yard. There is a basketball hoop. It's a lovely property with lots to walk around and see. I can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute studio in the country

The location of this property was what we wanted. The owner was flexible about pets and easy to communicate with. The property was clean. We're sorry that it was raining and we didn't get a chance to see the animals. Everything worked ok. The only issue we had with the property was that it's NOT a one bedroom. It's a studio without a couch or chairs to sit on if you don't want to be on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable place and atmosphere.

Plan to go back Beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Cute!

I'll be honest, the only reason I booked this property was because of the animals - they did not disappoint! The cottage itself was very cute and homey. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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