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Sweet Little Boho Cottage at Downing Hollow Farm
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom Sleeps 2
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Olivehill, TN
- Pickwick Lake
- Shiloh National Military Park
- South Central Correctional Facility42 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Sweet Little Boho Cottage at Downing Hollow Farm
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Downing Hollow Farm is a magical place full of sunshine and babbling creeks and mysterious forests. It’s a place you can watch the fireflies lift up from the pastures in June, hear the whippoorwill sing her lonesome song and enjoy the cool air drifting down through the hollow. Stay overnight in the cozy cottage and cook to your heart’s delight in a separate building called the Chuckwagon, a commercial kitchen, which also houses the bathroom, shower and a great front porch for relaxing and eating outside. There is no bathroom in the cabin, but the jaunt to the bathroom is short, with a sidewalk and well lit. Pets are are more than welcome, in fact, they are encouraged.
The cottage, originally a Mennonite tack room, is an Indian-inspired tiny house that's rustic on the outside, exotic on the inside. Decorated with tawny reds, burnished oranges and vibrant saffron, the cozy cottage has a queen bed, a working vintage typewriter, a record player with records, mini fridge, microwave and a giant picture window with a view of the forest.
Cottage guests have access to a fully equiped kitchen/community room called the Chuckwagon, with 60 inch range, prep tables, refrigerator, freezer, sun-room, bathroom/shower, coffee maker and a beautiful cypress front porch with rocking chairs and farmhouse table. Cottage guests use the bathroom and shower in the Chuckwagon. This is a separate building about 25 feet from the cottage, connected by sidewalk and very well lit at night. There is NO BATHROOM in the cottage. I also have an outdoor wood-fired oven, fire pit, and charcoal grill. Through the summer, you’ll encounter migratory and native birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, lizards, raccoons, groundhogs, foxes, deer and owls along the paths cut through the pastures of wildflowers.
It's as rural as it gets in Olivehill Tn. Our country road is paved well in spots, bumpy in some spots. Our driveway is a grassy lane leading way back into the hollow. Take it easy there for sure! There are two outside security cameras in use and monitored only by the property owner. There are outdoor security cameras at the entrance to the driveway, the barn and the greenhouse. They are actively monitored for vehicles coming and going.
Downing Hollow Farm is located 6 miles off the the Trail of Tears National Scenic Highway and 30 minutes from the Natchez Trace Parkway. Float down Indian Creek in a canoe or kayak with rental just 7 miles away. If you are a Civil War buff then Hardin County is the place to be. Shiloh National Park and Battlefields are an easy drive just 30 minutes away from the farm. Even closer is the Tennessee River Museum in Savannah and the Crump Flea Market across the Tennessee River from Savannah. Catch record-breaking catfish in the waters of Pickwick Lake at Pickwick Landing State Park, 30 miles away. There you can access swimming areas, boat rentals, jump off waterfalls, golf and eat fried catfish and hushpuppies at the local restaurants.
Downing Hollow Farm is a magical place full of sunshine and babbling creeks and mysterious forests. It’s a place you can watch the fireflies lift up from the pastures in June, hear the whippoorwill sing her lonesome song and enjoy the cool air drifting down through the hollow. Stay overnight in the cozy cottage and cook to your heart’s delight in a separate building called the Chuckwagon, a commercial kitchen, which also houses the bathroom, shower and a great front porch for relaxing and eating outside. There is no bathroom in the cabin, but the jaunt to the bathroom is short, with a sidewalk and well lit. Pets are are more than welcome, in fact, they are encouraged.
The cottage, originally a Mennonite tack room, is an Indian-inspired tiny house that's rustic on the outside, exotic on the inside. Decorated with tawny reds, burnished oranges and vibrant saffron, the cozy cottage has a queen bed, a working vintage typewriter, a record player with records, mini fridge, microwave and a giant picture window with a view of the forest.
Cottage guests have access to a fully equiped kitchen/community room called the Chuckwagon, with 60 inch range, prep tables, refrigerator, freezer, sun-room, bathroom/shower, coffee maker and a beautiful cypress front porch with rocking chairs and farmhouse table. Cottage guests use the bathroom and shower in the Chuckwagon. This is a separate building about 25 feet from the cottage, connected by sidewalk and very well lit at night. There is NO BATHROOM in the cottage. I also have an outdoor wood-fired oven, fire pit, and charcoal grill. Through the summer, you’ll encounter migratory and native birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, lizards, raccoons, groundhogs, foxes, deer and owls along the paths cut through the pastures of wildflowers.
It's as rural as it gets in Olivehill Tn. Our country road is paved well in spots, bumpy in some spots. Our driveway is a grassy lane leading way back into the hollow. Take it easy there for sure! There are two outside security cameras in use and monitored only by the property owner. There are outdoor security cameras at the entrance to the driveway, the barn and the greenhouse. They are actively monitored for vehicles coming and going.
Downing Hollow Farm is located 6 miles off the the Trail of Tears National Scenic Highway and 30 minutes from the Natchez Trace Parkway. Float down Indian Creek in a canoe or kayak with rental just 7 miles away. If you are a Civil War buff then Hardin County is the place to be. Shiloh National Park and Battlefields are an easy drive just 30 minutes away from the farm. Even closer is the Tennessee River Museum in Savannah and the Crump Flea Market across the Tennessee River from Savannah. Catch record-breaking catfish in the waters of Pickwick Lake at Pickwick Landing State Park, 30 miles away. There you can access swimming areas, boat rentals, jump off waterfalls, golf and eat fried catfish and hushpuppies at the local restaurants.
Property manager
Lori Godwin
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Pets must not be a danger to people and animals
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 security system and a first aid kit
About the area
North America

Olivehill, TN
What's nearby
- South Central Correctional Facility - 42 min drive - 35.3 km
- Ross Creek Landing Golf Course - 43 min drive - 32.5 km
- Riverside City Park - 45 min drive - 38.1 km
- Buford Pusser Home and Museum - 56 min drive - 51.6 km
- Pickwick Landing State Park - 59 min drive - 41.4 km
Restaurants
- Dewey's Cajun Shack - 13 min drive
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Reviews
16 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan H.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for some peace and quiet
Jonathan H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
heather e.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little bungalow, wonderful quiet location!
heather e.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Henry C.
28 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway with family
Henry C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy O.
7 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Tracy O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Lori Godwin

I'm a musician, chef and farmer who loves to meet new people and share my beautiful farm with them. In 2004, we settled at Downing Hollow Farm in Olivehill, TN, located adjacent to my hometown of Savannah, TN. We started a family and watched our children grow up and flourish in this country setting. This is also where my love of gardening evolved into farming. At Downing Hollow, we established two acres of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, 15 acres of pasture, a small pear orchard, and two high tunnel greenhouses. Downing Hollow Farm’s assortment of heirloom and specialty produce, grown using sustainable organic methods, was a fixture at the Memphis farmers markets from 2006 to 2013, and the farm hosted interns from all over the world. I also cofounded the Cooper-Young Farmers Market in 2010, which is still going strong today.
Today, I divide my time between Memphis and Olivehill, TN. In recent years, I established Downing Hollow Farm as a part-time vacation rental for R&R and event space for retreats and workshops. I am also enjoying this second phase of the farm’s life, and it is my great honor and joy to share the beauty and magic of this serene, pastoral setting with visitors who come from far and wide.
Today, I divide my time between Memphis and Olivehill, TN. In recent years, I established Downing Hollow Farm as a part-time vacation rental for R&R and event space for retreats and workshops. I am also enjoying this second phase of the farm’s life, and it is my great honor and joy to share the beauty and magic of this serene, pastoral setting with visitors who come from far and wide.
Why they chose this property
Some of the happiest times of my life were spent as a kid, trekking through creeks, pastures and woodlands, and riding my pony bareback at a good friend's farm nearby. Those memories have stayed with me all my life, so when we had the opportunity to purchase the Downing Hollow property, I knew this was the place for my family. The property was a bare-bones Mennonite home without electricity, plus it was not finished out both inside and out. So began the long, challenging refurbishment and learning experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
What makes this property unique
Downing Hollow is named after the Downing Family that lived in the hollow back in the 1800s. I've had the honor to host the Downing Family reunion in 2022!
I'm sure they settled here because of the abundant wildlife, limestone creeks, and cool breezes that waft down the hollow. The soil is rich with minerals and the creeks are pure and cold. The Olivehill community grew and once had an old country store/ post office, old stone church and elementary school. Now we are so lucky to have a Mennonite community that live in this area with their church only 1/2 mile down the road. we would never have been able to navigate country living without the ongoing help and sage advice of our Mennonite Neighbors.
I'm sure they settled here because of the abundant wildlife, limestone creeks, and cool breezes that waft down the hollow. The soil is rich with minerals and the creeks are pure and cold. The Olivehill community grew and once had an old country store/ post office, old stone church and elementary school. Now we are so lucky to have a Mennonite community that live in this area with their church only 1/2 mile down the road. we would never have been able to navigate country living without the ongoing help and sage advice of our Mennonite Neighbors.
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