Cabin
Peaceful farm atmosphere
Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 566.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gainesboro, TN
- Place, Cummins Falls State Park38 min drive
- Place, Blackburn Fork State Scenic River41 min drive
- Place, Tennessee Tech University45 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful farm atmosphere
Simple farm life on our quiet, remote property welcomes you into our family. Rest in a cozy cabin, and wake up to beautiful peaceful surroundings.
We’re on a private place in the country, surrounded by various types of livestock, wildlife, and freshly-growing food.
Guests have access to the entire main level of the cabin which is handicap accessible. (Basement has its own entrance and is sometimes occupied by friends or family.)
Step back into time a few years and enjoy life with no TV or microwave! Because we live remotely, phone and internet service can be challenging. Let us know ahead of time what your needs are and we’ll let you know what to expect.
Locations of interest:
River beaches
-14 min; 5.3 miles to The Boils Wildlife Management Area on the Roaring River; pebble beach, swim, fish
-15 min; 6.7 miles to Roaring River Park; sandy beach, swim, boat launch
Waterfalls
28 min;17.8 miles to Cummins Falls State Park
At some times of the year, guests have the option of becoming part of our extended family during their stay. Optional services are also sometimes provided. Some require an additional fee.
•Enjoying freshly prepared meals or treats
•Gathering eggs
•Picking fruits and or/vegetables
•Milking the cow (or watching)
We’re on a private place in the country, surrounded by various types of livestock, wildlife, and freshly-growing food.
Guests have access to the entire main level of the cabin which is handicap accessible. (Basement has its own entrance and is sometimes occupied by friends or family.)
Step back into time a few years and enjoy life with no TV or microwave! Because we live remotely, phone and internet service can be challenging. Let us know ahead of time what your needs are and we’ll let you know what to expect.
Locations of interest:
River beaches
-14 min; 5.3 miles to The Boils Wildlife Management Area on the Roaring River; pebble beach, swim, fish
-15 min; 6.7 miles to Roaring River Park; sandy beach, swim, boat launch
Waterfalls
28 min;17.8 miles to Cummins Falls State Park
At some times of the year, guests have the option of becoming part of our extended family during their stay. Optional services are also sometimes provided. Some require an additional fee.
•Enjoying freshly prepared meals or treats
•Gathering eggs
•Picking fruits and or/vegetables
•Milking the cow (or watching)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised.
Events
No events allowed
Parties/events must be pre-arranged with host.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: Parties/events must be pre-arranged with host.
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Gainesboro
Located in Gainesboro, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Cookeville Depot Museum and Cookeville Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Standing Stone State Park and Holly Ridge Winery. Holloy Creek Marina and Defeated Creek Marina are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gainesboro, TN
What's nearby
- Cummins Falls State Park - 38 min drive - 27.9 km
- Dale Hollow Reservoir - 40 min drive - 39.7 km
- Blackburn Fork State Scenic River - 41 min drive - 27.6 km
- Tennessee Tech University - 45 min drive - 36.2 km
- Cane Creek Park - 51 min drive - 51.1 km
Restaurants
- Giovannis - 11 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 13 min drive
- Faye's Cafe - 13 min drive
- Jackson County Utility Dist - 11 min drive
- Subway - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Emily Varela
We are David and Emily Varela, parents of 8 children from 27-16 years old. David was raised in Chihuahua, Mexico and Emily was born in Wisconsin, USA and lived in several states as a child until her parents settled in nearby Cookeville. After moving west for several years where she met David, we moved back to Tennessee and began raising our children. We chose Jackson County because of its more remote and simple lifestyle opportunities.
We live on a small farm where we raise most of our own food organically. We also own and operate Amigos Construction and build mostly residential homes. Business often takes us to Mexico, Israel, and Turkey where we enjoy interacting with the people of those and other cultures that we come in contact with along the way. We love meeting great people from all over the world.
We live on a small farm where we raise most of our own food organically. We also own and operate Amigos Construction and build mostly residential homes. Business often takes us to Mexico, Israel, and Turkey where we enjoy interacting with the people of those and other cultures that we come in contact with along the way. We love meeting great people from all over the world.
Why they chose this property
We finished building the cabin at the end of our driveway in January, 2017 for Emily's elderly parents, making it handicapped accessible because of their needs. We also included the wrap-around porch, porch gardens, and simple but familiar furnishings that would bring peace, joy, and comfort to them in their final years. Mom never made it to the cabin, and Dad stayed for the last time in September 2018. Now we're opening up their special place for travelers to enjoy.
What makes this property unique
The cottage is simply furnished, encouraging a spirit of rest and relaxation. Views from the porch are serene, and the focus of their beauty changes from season to season. Wildlife, including deer and turkeys, can sometimes be seen foraging in one of the nearby pastures. And at times our livestock graze near enough to be hand fed through the fence.
During the warmer seasons, the chickens lay eggs in their house in the yard, fruit can be picked from the small backyard orchard, and vegetables from the container gardens on the porch.
When our family is available, we also offer optional services of preparing fresh, wholesome meals and teaching about our ways of life, including how to milk a cow, make butter, cheese, bread, and necessary life skills that have been practiced since the beginning of time.
During the warmer seasons, the chickens lay eggs in their house in the yard, fruit can be picked from the small backyard orchard, and vegetables from the container gardens on the porch.
When our family is available, we also offer optional services of preparing fresh, wholesome meals and teaching about our ways of life, including how to milk a cow, make butter, cheese, bread, and necessary life skills that have been practiced since the beginning of time.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Turkish
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