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1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin

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A rustic log cabin with a porch and a small deck, surrounded by trees and a landscaped garden.
A wooden rocking chair and a chest of drawers on a porch with a view of a forested area.
A cozy kitchen with wooden walls, a white stove, a table with chairs, and a window with curtains.
A rustic log cabin with a brick chimney, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.
A cozy log cabin room with a stone fireplace, a wooden bed, a chair, and a lamp on a dresser.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Museum of Appalachia
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Clinton, TN
  • Place, Appalachian Arts Craft Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Appalachia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin

The Harned Cabin is a primitive 1790 era log cabin updated to provide all the amenities of modern age living. The Cabin is ideal for guests looking for a unique property close to a variety of area attractions and activities to enjoy year round. Perfect for a weekend getaway to relax and enjoy the wood-burning fireplace.

Three Tennessee State Parks are within 15 minutes of The Cabin: Big Ridge, Cove Lake and Norris Dam are all favorites of ours for their beauty and variety of recreational activities offered by each.

Our rates are based upon the following:
* Base Rate is for 2 guests.
*Additional Guest rate is $20 per person, per night.
*Overnight sleeping is not allowed on couch.
* No pets allowed.
* There are outdoor security cameras on the property. They will not be utilized during your stay unless you request them.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Base rate is for twill be two guests. Each additional guest is $20.00 per night per guest.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 694664vb
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
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

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norris Lake and Norris Dam State Park, while Museum of Appalachia and Lenoir Museum are cultural highlights. Appalachian Arts Craft Center and Norris Dam Marina are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and rock climbing.
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Map
Clinton, TN

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Arts Craft Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Museum of Appalachia - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Appalachian Plaza - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Norris Lake - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • University of Tennessee - 25 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Sierra Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coal Creek Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin?

As of 1 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin on 6 August 2026 start from NZ$752, 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 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 1790 Era Original Log Cabin in beautiful East Tennessee - Samuel Harned Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Appalachian Arts Craft Center and Museum of Appalachia. Appalachian Plaza and Norris Commons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin. Lane a little narrow, and steep, but no problem getting there. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place to stay. Robert was helpful with any questions i had. Absolutely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our stay in the cabin. Clean and comfortable, and cabin has a ton of character. Hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was extremely accommodating, everything we needed, well worth the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a treasured historic log cabin. Everything we needed. Comfy beds and living room furniture. Fireplace for seasonal use. Quaint, cozy, comfortable, clean, very welcoming. A wonderful step back in time for a slower, relaxing pace but with all the modern conveniences. Host was an excellent communicator and we loved the big furry friendly greeter. Would definitely recommend and absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was cozy clean and the beds were very comfortable. Host greets ya and seems so personable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Jo G.

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

Great cabin!

The property was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy N.

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

Great place.

Great Place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliza T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location is so charming! We say deer, rabbits, and woodchucks. The cabin was completely authentic, but updated so we were staying on the 21st century. I highly recommend this location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Great Cabin

We loved the restored historical cabin! Tons to do in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin. When we arrived the owner was there to show us around and tell us a little history. He was very knowledgeable of the history and surroundings. Lots of fast food/restaurant locations near by. We did run to a Walmart just down the road for groceries. We also picked up a box fan for the upstairs because it got hot, but with the temps that was expected. My best friend had been dealing with some health issues and they had gotten worse right before we came. So she was unable to go up the stairs to the bedroom and slept on the couch. Plus she needed to be close to the bathroom which was downstairs. But she said the couch was very comfy. Keep in mind this cabin is a part of history (not fancy) which we enjoyed. I said it was like Charles Ingles from Little house on the prairie built it himself. With my friend’s health issues we were limited on what we could do as she could only walk short distances. The 65 acre Museum of the Appalachia was right next door. The Norris Dam was not far. It was just a 15 minute drive south to Knoxville. We mostly sat in the rocking chairs and enjoyed relaxing and talking. We also had a deer come visit a few times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert was a great host! Love the cabin-great experience in a beautiful setting! Bonus was meeting Emmet and Harper-the beautiful pups!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Beautiful log cabin

We really enjoyed staying in this log cabin in the woods. It was very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Great stay in the woods

Had a great time in the wooded hills of Tennessee. The location was perfect for us and was very comfortable. Will definitely be coming back to enjoy again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Very nice & peaceful.

It was nice, close to a lot of things to explore (wish I had more time) !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

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

Cabin close to everything

Great cabin and great hosts. The feel of roughing it but with important modern amenities such as wifi and cetral air.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Cozy and quiet

We thoroughly enjoyed out stay here. The owners told us about events in the area for the 4th so we could enjoy. We took part in the Firecracker 4K walk/run in Norris. It was so much fun. It’s a great place and it’s not far from Knoxville and Gatlinburg. We highly recommend this cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

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

Great time in Tennessee

The cabin was fantastic. Clean, comfortable, and quiet. Great for taking some time out.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thank you for the kind comments. Bob Sain
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Tennessee cabin

We really enjoyed our stay here in Norris. The cabin was clean, comfortable and had everything you needed. The owners were there to greet us and were available if we had any needs. A very peaceful setting and charming cabin. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

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

Clinton, TN

My husband and I had a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy Jo B.

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

Charming country stay

First impression was: well appointed, perfect stay in the country. All the luxuries of home with a country setting. You would never know this sweet cabin sits just a couple miles off the main highway with access to so much. Owners are so helpful and accessible. We can’t wait to stay again. Thanks so much, Bob and Robin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Fantastic Stay

Thank you very much for your hospitality. We had a very nice time love the cabin and the surrounding area. Thanks for everything Glenn, Alice, Ray, and Cindy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Love Love Love

We had the greatest stay at this cozy cabin. The owners provided us with everything we needed and gave us suggestions for places to eat and things to do nearby. The beds were very comfortable and the cabin was very clean. We will definitely be staying here again in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Nice Authentic Cabin in a Peaceful Location

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. The cabin was clean and has everything you need. The owners are friendly and accommodating. We would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great experience. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming. It was really cool to stay in a home that is a piece of American and Appalachian history. Because the house is original and 200 years old. There were some gaps in the doors and a couple bugs got in. Not a big deal but just so you know what to expect. The beds were excellent and the setting was beautiful. All the amenities that you would want.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Robin Sain

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Bob and Robin Sain are the owners of the Cabin along with their dogs, cats, birds, and horses. As ‘custodians’ of the Harned cabin we are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the cabin by minimizing the impact of providing conveniences of modern living for our guests. As we restored the cabin we took steps to ensure the original structural integrity of the cabin was retained as much as we could and still comply with local building codes.

Why they chose this property

The Harned family cabin is unique as it is an artifact of the history of Appalachia that is rapidly disappearing. It has endured the passage of time for over 200 years if not longer. One of our primary goals is to preserve it so it may survive for many years to come. Robin and I view our ownership of this cabin as being temporary custodians until we pass it on to the next generation of owners. We want to use this time to collect as much information as we can about the history and background of the cabin and the families who lived in them.

What makes this property unique

Since we started offering guest accommodations in 2002, we have had hundreds of guests representing a variety of people and reasons for staying with us. The experiences we have gained over the years prompt us to level set our goals, interests, and expectations in order to assist you, as a potential guest, to decide if staying in our cabin aligns with our mutual expectations.
We want you, our guest, to understand what we offer:

• We offer safe, comfortable, and quiet accommodations - best suited for couples or small families.

• We seek guests who are looking for a unique place to stay and can appreciate and understand the historical significance of the Cabin.

• Our guests should show respect and care during their stay. This is a very old cabin and cannot be abused or marred as we seek to preserve them for future generations.

Things to consider before making a reservation:

• We respect our guest's privacy and do not provide daily services. However, if there is anything our guests need or have questions, we are more than happy to assist.

• We cannot accommodate large group meetings such as wedding parties, family reunions, business meetings, or other large groups.

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