Zen Den Farm Cottage

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Private kitchen
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

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Cosby, TN
  • Popular LocationCosby Picnic Area8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHen Wallow Falls23 min drive
  • AirportGatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)36 min drive
  • Popular LocationDollywood50 min drive

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Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Zen Den Farm Cottage

Enjoy a peaceful stay at our Farm at Stillwater Sanctuary. Explore our ridge trail, swim or relax on our floaties in our natural spring fed pond, take a picnic up to Dragonfly Knob and watch the sunset over the meadow, or simply sit on the deck and listen to nature. The Zen Den is the perfect getaway from a busy life as you unplug and reconnect with yourself.

The Zen Den is located on a 162 acre farm that is listed as a land trust. Several endangered species call our sanctuary home.
The Space
The space is a quiet, private cottage with a full kitchen, living room, game room with a shuffle board, an easel and art supplies, a cozy nook for reading and a game table. Upstairs is also a luxurious bathroom with heated floors for cold winter mornings and a large cozy bedroom on mornings when you want to sleep in or enjoy coffee in bed and take in the view of the horses grazing in the meadow below. Walking trails led by our friendly farm dogs are a beautiful way to explore the farm. Enjoy farm fresh eggs from our free range chickens when available.
Guest access
Guests will have the entire house to themselves. There is a separate laundry and storage room for the caretaker’s use. The access is outside.
Other things to note
Our farm is listed on a land trust. This is a mostly wooded animal and plant sanctuary. Our farm has free range chickens and ducks, friendly dogs, Petey, Patches and Paul who will greet you and likely follow you around, a mule named Kit and a horse named Sugar.

As a natural area we also are home to wildlife. Please don’t leave food or trash outside. We do not use pesticides and herbicides so please beware when walking around the property.

As a natural space you may see the occasional spider in your space. Spiders are great bug killers to have around. However if they make you uncomfortable we ask that you capture and move them outside or ask the caretaker to do so.

Also of note, we occasionally have snakes on the paths. Snakes are a critical part of an eco system and do a great job of keeping the rodent population under control. Please don’t harm them but instead walk around them.

The farm is a proud supporter of dark sky initiative. There are several solar lights on the property. As a dark sky sanctuary we ask that you please turn off lights and unplug the string lights when you go to bed.

We have a second property. You will be sharing a parking lot with the other guests.

Please note that our farm is located off the beaten path. We recommend that you stop at a grocery store prior to your arrival.

Property manager

Vesna Plakanis
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time is from 10 PM to 7 AM
We are a dark sky property, please turn off all outdoor lights when turning in for the night.
Our property is on a land trust. As a natural area, the farm has several species of creatures who call this place home, please practice care.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products

About the area

Cosby

This farm stay is located in Cosby. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Douglas Lake. Foxfire Mountain and Mountain View Orchard are also worth visiting.
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Cosby, TN

What's nearby

  • Cosby Picnic Area - 8 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 14 min drive
  • Hen Wallow Falls - 23 min drive
  • Douglas Lake - 43 min drive
  • Dollywood - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Woodshed - 11 min drive
  • Janice's Diner - 10 min drive
  • Carver Applehouse Restaurant - 7 min drive
  • Deans Place - 15 min drive
  • Bootleggers - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Zen Den Farm Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Zen Den Farm Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zen Den Farm Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zen Den Farm Cottage located?

Situated in Cosby, this farm stay is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cosby Picnic Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pigeon River. Hen Wallow Falls and Foxfire Mountain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
Great outdoors. Liked feeding ducks and horses. Fire was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully relaxing
This place was relaxing and beautiful. The drive into the site was very exciting. The accommodations were wonderful. The bed was very comfy and soft. All the farm animals were a delight to see. Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vesna Plakanis

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Although I have lived all over the world, East Tennessee has been my home for over 30 years. The beautiful biodiversity of the mountains combined with the rich history of the Southern Appalachian Region is what drew me to this area when I first visited as a college student. I hope you enjoy this special place as much as I do.

Why they chose this property

This off the beaten slice of paradise is a special place. In a busy world, the Farm at Stillwater Sanctuary offers a chance to get away from the hustle and stress from life and reconnect to the natural world.

What makes this property unique

The 162 acre farm is listed as a land trust, protected from development and an off the beaten path immersion in nature. We have several rare and endangered species in our lovely woodlands and near our beautiful fresh water pond.

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