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The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close

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A rural landscape with a field of hay bales, a small house, and rolling hills in the background.
A porch with white wicker furniture, an American flag, and a house number sign.
A single-story house with a porch, a front door, and a small garden area with potted plants and an American flag.
A grassy outdoor seating area with white chairs and a table, surrounded by a brick border, overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and a sunset.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Sleeps 13•4 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Shady Valley, TN
  • Place, Cross Mountain Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Backbone Rock Waterfall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close

Space Fun Comfort
This 3000 sq ft home is located in the middle of the Cherokee National Forest and views the ridge of the Appalachian Trail from the front porch. Located in the middle of this small town of just under 1000 population, offers a country store and a Dollar General both within view and walking distance from the home. Amazing views of the mountains completely surround the home which offers a large flat yard for activities. Including a fire pit area - umbrella tables and chairs - Gaming net - Horse shoes pits, etc. A total of 73 Private bedrooms each with Queen beds, Semi private sleeping room for 6 with 1 queen size bed, and 2 full size, and 1 mobile cot. This room is adjacent to the second living room which has a TV with Roku and DVD.
3 bathrooms, 1 full - 1 with shower -no tub - and 1 half bath. A large kitchen which is fully equipped with service for 20 plus, dining area seating for 40 ! - 2 Living rooms. TV with DVD/VHS and movies / a walk in laundry room / 1000 square foot game room and banquet area includes table tennis - darts - picnic table - dining table - full bar - private seating area / 2nd living room with 52" flat screen with a games for both / several movies and games for all ages. Each bedroom has it's own heat and air conditioning controls for individual comfort. A gas grill, large fire pit, and several seating areas are available. This peaceful quiet valley is located just off the famous 421 Snake - a popular motorcycle trip. You would be just 15 minutes from Backbone Rock National Park, within 30 minutes from South Holston Lake, Bristol International Raceway, The Virginia Creeper Bike Trail, and many more. Shady Valley is a nature conservatory for bog turtles and cranberry bogs. Includes Fiber optics Wireless Internet / This home is fully furnished with everything you need. Just bring your food!
I am the property manager and maintain a small apartment completely separated from the entire house. I have a small private entrance on the opposite side of your acre flat yard. I travel while guests are visiting, so I will not be there.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not Fool Proof For Toddlers-Supervision Required
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties Require additional Insurance and Deposit
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please contact me for pets approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Covered Outdoor Smoking Areas- One Heated
No heated smoking area is provided any longer as posted in another description

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4081171
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Parties Require additional Insurance and Deposit
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shady Valley

Located in Shady Valley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Red Tail Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Roan Valley Commons and Triplett Mill. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Shady Valley, TN

What's nearby

  • Cross Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Backbone Rock Waterfall - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • South Holston Lake - 11 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Doe Mountain Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 21 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cucina Italian Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shady Valley Country Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raceway Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cranberry Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$1,393, 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 The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cross Mountain Trailhead, Backbone Rock Waterfall and South Holston Lake. Backbone Rock Recreation Area and Ralph Stout Park 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. 68 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cooper

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful house with so much history! Shady valley is an awesome place with beautiful mountains every place you look! We watched the race and it was about 30 minutes away. Kate is fast to respond and will make sure any question you have is answered.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAWN PAULINE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and i enjoyed all of the amenities and there was definitely enough space for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kathy i.

great family place!

very clean, lots of activities for family. We had a great family time here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I was very happy to host your stay! It is so nice to rent this special place to wonderful fun people !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Shady Valley vacation

We had a great time & enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
A pleasure serving your large group of 16+ who left without a trace!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

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

Great place to stay

We stayed over the weekend to do the Virginia creeper. It was a great place to stay! Hope we can come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

Great rental for large groups

This rental is fantastic for large groups. The owner goes above and beyond to make your stay as memorable as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for always keeping the house so clean! Great family to work with!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R.

WONDERFUL FAMILY VACATION

Kate provides a wonderful place for your family or group to enjoy. She is a very thoughtful owner who provides many extra items and details that make your stay at the Shady House a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks Coach! As always, your group takes great care of the house and are always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great spot

House has lots of games and outdoor space that made for excellent family time. Also a great launching spot for the creeper trail. Host was very communicative and helpful before and during our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Great family gathering place

We celebrated our family Christmas and this house was perfect for the whole family ages 11 to 73. There was plenty of room for our group of 11 people to eat, sleep, and play together or alone. The host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you for your kind words and for taking good care of the house. I would be happy to host your stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Libby S.

The property was a cute old country store with plenty of space.

The home had beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains! It was great for a group of friends or family to hang out.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am happy you enjoyed your stay. The main living quarters adjoined to the old store makes it a unique and open layout! Great for entertaining and privacy when needed. Come back soon! Thanks for being so clean :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Perfect for our family trip

This property is very well maintained. We were very impressed with the owner's attention to us ensuring our every need was met. The game room was tons of fun for all of us. We would certainly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2020
I love hosting family vacations! Thanks for taking great care of the property and I would love you to visit again 🤣
Archival

8/10 Good

Jill I.

Great stay for our 3 families and kids!

The owner was very helpful with planning our weekend. We were in town to ride the creeper trail. The house we spacious and kid friendly. It was just what we needed for us to enjoy the bike ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I was so happy to have you stay at The Shady House! Hope to see you again next year :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Amazing view, fabulous host, clean and well appointed home!

Kate is a super host! Excellent communication before, during and after our stay. Home had everything we needed! Beautiful property -- a great place to get away! Will definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much ! My priority is to make wonderful family memories. What an amazing job leaving the house so clean. Thank you for treating my home as your home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

It's like a home away from home!

This was our second trip to the Shady House, and definitely not our last. My family loves this place and we've had some of our best times here! Thank you again Kate!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
As always! Terrific experience, love your family! See you again soon new friends!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Freda J.

Family Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving visiting children and grandchildren. The house was perfect for our active family. Kate was very accommodating! Hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
It was wonderful hosting your family! I look forward to a summer visit! Thank you for taking such great care of the house.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Great house, lots of room, beautiful view!

We loved the house, particularly the history and the character. Spotlessly clean, lots of room, big yard, and all the furnishings were nice and comfortable. Great communication with the owner who took pains to make sure our stay was complete and trouble free. We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you! Jeff's group were the cleanest I have had and you were a joy to communicate with! I look forward to your return so you can see the outdoor upgrades happening this month! Thanks again for leaving things so nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Wonderful getaway

Perfect place for large or small crowd. Home was well stocked with anything that could possibly imagine needing! Nice touches throughout the home. Nice large yard with plenty of room inside and out. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Always great!

The Shady House is always perfect. This was our third trip to the property and definitely not our last. It truly has become our home away from home and will be a part of my children’s memories for the rest of their lives. There is so much to do in the area, but the house it’s self is a destination. The owner Kate is beyond accommodating and a very gracious host
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
As always, such a pleasure to serve your family! I look forward to meeting you all in person next time. My new friends! Love you guys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Always Perfect!

This was our fourth trip to the Shady House, and it’s like a home away from home for my family. There is so much to do in the area, but the house it’s self is a destination. It truly is like staying with family. Kate goes out of her way to be sure you are comfortable. We’ve made a lifetime of memories here, and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2021
You guys have become like family and are always welcome here! I can hardly tell you have been here as you always take such good care of the house! No joke, you guys are my favorite people ♥ Kate ~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Cozy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Shady House. The atmosphere was homey and the host was beyond accommodating. The only issue was, we would have liked to stay longer than our schedules allowed. The sudden cold weather front that moved in could have been an issue but our host had everything covered and we were warm and cozy throughout. The setting is rural, the scenery is breathtaking, and we look forward to coming back. Thank you, Kate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2024
Thank you all for leaving the house in such great condition! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Bristol week

Me and my brother and 4 friends stayed for 5 days and we absolutely loved the old style historic home. We were there for the race weekend at Bristol. Enjoyed the fire pit at night and all the amenities. Mrs. Kate supplied everything needed to have a great stay and answered any questions we had. Probably the nicest owner I’ve ever dealt with on rentals. Hope to return next year. Oh, and the shady valley store about 200 yards away has delicious food and super nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Thank you Richard for leaving the house so clean! I would be happy to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bud g.

Peaceful Home in Shady Valley

A cozy house with a wonderful history, a great location (close the the VA Creeper Trail) and a very hospitable owner. We are already planning to return to Shady Valley & the Shady House. We sat for hours on the front porch and saw more deer and tractors than cars. The Shady House can handle a large group and give everyone space. A very peaceful setting. BG, Taylors, SC
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
You guys were one of my favorite groups! Thanks for everything, leaving the house so clean, keeping in contact with me, and mostly just being super nice. I wold be honored to host you again anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Warm and Accommodating!

Kate went out of her way to make sure our family had everything we needed. The large game room had plenty of fun and games for the kids and all 23 of us were able to sit together for our Thanksgiving dinner. The house was well stocked and Kate said to let her know if we needed anything else. We had a wonderful time and hope to meet there again for another family get together. Clean, neat, and "homey"...you can't go wrong with this home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you ! Love your beautiful family! It was a joy to host you all. Kate~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi F.

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

Great place for family gatherings

Our first impression was this may not be big enough; we were fooled! The place is large and plenty of room for adults with dogs. Fully equipped kitchen from Keurig, to crockpot, to china for the holidays. Hand sanitizer was abundant throughout the house. Bathrooms were fully furnished with bathroom amenties. If you are looking for game time, this place has a ping pong table, lots of games from board games to poker and darts. The outside fire pit was a treat our first night. The property manager was very engaged and resourceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith W.

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

Shady House/Shady Vallet, TN

Kitchen was nice and was very well equipped. Lighting in the living (front) room could be brighter, as well as the ping pong room. Back middle bedroom bed mattress not very firm and was very shaky. Drinking and all toilet water had brownish discoloration and had a faint smell of iron. Otherwise the house was spacious, cozy and fun for all of our group to spend time together in!!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2023
Thank you for bringing the well spring water issue to my attention. I will have it treated immediately. Thank you for taking care of the house so well.

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

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This home belonged to my grandparents. They owned and operated a general store on one side and lived and raised my mother and her 2 siblings on the other side. The old store has been turned into an amazing game and social area.
I grew up roaming these mountains and am proud to have been raised in such a beautiful place. Every Sunday after church, we drove over the mountains and through the woods, to grandmothers house we went. My family has history in Shady Valley going back over 200 years. I could not stand the thought of this amazing place, just sitting there. My only sister died Jan 4th 2015 - my life crumbled. I retreated to the mountains. I was saved by renovating The Shady House. I poured my grief into every blister, splinter, debt, sweat and after a year, I feel I have worked enough to start enjoying life again. Now, it is important for me to show as many people as I can just how theraputic the mountains can be.

Why they chose this property

Social distance is easy in a spacious home ! A 3000 square foot home with several gathering spaces.

Location is perfect for so many different activities. Fisherman can find an abundance of fishing. South Holston Lake and Watauga Lake are the 2 large mountain bordered lakes just down either side of the mountais. There are rivers rivers everywhere!
Close to The Virginia Creeper Trail, Bristol Motor Speedway, Rafting, Outdoor Adventures OF EVERY KIND all around you. Shopping and dining only a 30 minute drive from the seclusion.

What makes this property unique

Best for Large Families or Small Groups under 14.
Formerly a home on one side and a general store on the other, this very large open space has been completely renovated to serve mountain tourists. Over an acre of flat yard space offers a gaming net, fire pit, horse shoes, corn hole, and several tables, chairs and benches. The surrounding views of the joining three mountain ranges, add to the perfection of this unique property.

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