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Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all!

Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all!

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the perfect place for relaxing after a day of activities.
Amazing front porch for relaxing with a cup of coffee and old friends or family.
Large gathering room with seating for 7 + game table with 4 chairs.
2023 Christmas decor
Children's books, cookbooks, inspirational and novels.  Movies/blankets in bins.

Overview of Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Map
Chattanooga, TN
  • Popular LocationPrentice Cooper State Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationChattanooga Riverfront20 min drive
  • Popular LocationTennessee Aquarium21 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all!

NO EVENTS. NO PETS, due to the unique situation of farm activities and farm animals present, no outside animals are allowed for their own safety and the safety of our farm animals. As our reviews reflect, we work hard to make the cottage clean, inviting and a place to make lifetime memories. Whether you are traveling with several family members, a group of friends, or only a couple - we know that you will find relaxation on the big porch rocking chairs or around the fire pit. There is just something so amazingly peaceful about watching the hens and cattle going about their leisurely lives of grazing and resting. The property has plenty of room to toss a ball or frisbee; play flashlight tag, chase fireflies or catch snowflakes on your tongue. There is a cornhole board and bags set for outside and board games for inside. We have decorated the cottage in an inviting, comfortable country theme. There are books and inside toys for the children to enjoy (if you can ever get them inside).
The kitchen offers everything needed for your stay. With two separate round tables and bar stools, you can all enjoy a sit-down meal in the house - or a picnic style meal in the pole barn which is lighted with strings of clear lights.
The master bedroom has a queen sleigh bed, large walk in closet and a full bath. The south bedroom has a queen sleigh bed and a twin bed with antique dresser. The north bedroom has a unique door-headboard, queen bed and a twin bed with beautiful views of the hay barn. The south and north bedrooms share a full bath and walk in closet. The living room has TV with cable and DVD, seating for 10 and lots of floor space to play games. There is also a game table in the living room. The kitchen/dining room is very spacious with beautiful oak table/chairs and an island with bar stool seating. The kitchen is fully furnished with stove, oven, side-by-side refrigerator with water dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, coffeepot, blender, dishes and cookware.

Property manager

Tammy Henderson
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children enjoy having 2 acres of grassy lawn

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chattanooga

Located in Chattanooga, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chattanooga Choo Choo is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Tennessee Aquarium and Chattanooga Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Children's Holocaust Memorial and Creative Discovery Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chattanooga, TN

What's nearby

  • Prentice Cooper State Forest - 1 min walk
  • Chattanooga Riverfront - 20 min drive
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 21 min drive
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 21 min drive
  • Ruby Falls - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Metate - 19 min drive
  • River Drifters - 12 min drive
  • Rallo's Bar & Grill - 27 min drive
  • El Metate - 22 min drive
  • Hardee's - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Porch Cottage-peaceful farm, animals and room to play - reviews say it all! located?

This family-friendly Chattanooga cottage is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Prentice Cooper State Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Children's Holocaust Memorial and Tennessee River. Stringers Ridge West Bell Avenue Trailhead is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place away from the crowds
Place was clean roomy and comfortable. Host was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the firepit. Host even provided wood. Enjoyed seeing deer from the huge porch, and grandkids enjoyed the outdoor space and climbing trees. Only thing missing was an outdoor grill, but inside was furnished nicely with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend with friends at Big Porch
We had a lovely time at Big Porch Cottage. The setting was just far enough outside the city to feel like a retreat, but close enough that driving over for a day’s adventure was easy and convenient. The hosts were so gracious, and we loved getting to feed the cows with them. The kids were thrilled with the Christmas decorations and had a great time playing cornhole. The house was warm and welcoming, with everything we needed right at hand. We’d love to come back someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly
The stay was lovely. This is a perfect cottage for families. There was a pack n play as well as a high chair and toys galore! We will be coming back here on any trip to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J., Cullman, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making Christmas Memories at Big Porch
We booked Big Porch for 2 nights, as we brought our oldest son and his family for Christmas. I'm a sucker for rocking chairs and porches, and this did not disappoint!! The cottage and grounds are well kept. The host family has the cottage fully stocked along with items we didn't think we needed; the Christmas tree and decorations were an added bonus!! The puzzles were fantastic!! What a way to get away from the phones. We were able to decompress in the pavilion from our drive but did not have time to feed the chickens and cows, which upset our 9-year-old granddaughter. We introduced the grands to the Chattanooga area. Plenty of memories were made on this trip!! I highly recommend you consider Big Porch. Tammy and Steve put a lot of hard work into making it your home away from home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location close to Chattanooga
What can we say that hasnt already been said? The location is amazing and Tammy was a great host. She offered to let us come feed the chickens, which our 5 year old loved so much. Tammy had great recommendations for local things to do the day it rained. Very little light pollution and on a clear night we sat out under the milky way and were able to see so many stars. Simply amazing while being in nature and so close to chattanooga.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Henderson

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Our names are Steve and Tammy Henderson. We live and raise cattle, chickens (for eggs), apples and a garden on this 40 acre farm. Steve also works away from the farm, but we enjoy being here for most of our spare time. Since offering the rental cottage, we have been blessed to meet many wonderful people from states near and far. We enjoy answering questions about the farm animals. Please call Tammy if you have any questions. 423-240-6433.

Why they chose this property

This farm was originally owned by Tammy's parents. We built our house here shortly after we married and have lived here for over 39 years. The location has been very convenient to schools and jobs, yet offers a peaceful retreat from the hectic city life.

What makes this property unique

Guests to our cottage most always comment on the wonderful front porch, 8 ft x 50 ft with 8 rocking chairs. The fresh mountain air and peacefulness seems to melt the stress out of your body and put a smile on your face. Sunsets are beautiful from the porch or the pavilion. We have a barn-wood pavilion out back where families can spend evenings under twinkling lights and play corn-hole or other games or enjoy a picnic. One of my favorite places in the cottage is standing at the kitchen window looking out at the big red hay barn. There are often cattle, chickens and guineas in the pasture by the barn.

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