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Zen Den Farm Cottage

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A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, a covered porch, and a garden area with flowers and plants.
A room with a large window, a piano, a chair, a bookshelf, and a radiator.
A cozy room with a pool table, a framed picture on the wall, and a door marked "Fire Exit".
A kitchen with a wooden island, blue cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a teal wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cosby, TN
  • Place, Cosby Picnic Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Zen Den Farm Cottage

Enjoy a peaceful stay at our Farm at Stillwater Sanctuary. Explore our ridge trail, swim or relax on our floaties in our natural spring fed pond, take a picnic up to Dragonfly Knob and watch the sunset over the meadow, or simply sit on the deck and listen to nature. The Zen Den is the perfect getaway from a busy life as you unplug and reconnect with yourself.

The Zen Den is located on a 162 acre farm that is listed as a land trust. Several endangered species call our sanctuary home.
The Space
The space is a quiet, private cottage with a full kitchen, living room, game room with a shuffle board, an easel and art supplies, a cozy nook for reading and a game table. Upstairs is also a luxurious bathroom with heated floors for cold winter mornings and a large cozy bedroom on mornings when you want to sleep in or enjoy coffee in bed and take in the view of the horses grazing in the meadow below. Walking trails led by our friendly farm dogs are a beautiful way to explore the farm. Enjoy farm fresh eggs from our free range chickens when available.
Guest access
Guests will have the entire house to themselves. There is a separate laundry and storage room for the caretaker’s use. The access is outside.
Other things to note
Our farm is listed on a land trust. This is a mostly wooded animal and plant sanctuary. Our farm has free range chickens and ducks, friendly dogs, Petey, Patches and Paul who will greet you and likely follow you around, a mule named Kit and a horse named Sugar.

As a natural area we also are home to wildlife. Please don’t leave food or trash outside. We do not use pesticides and herbicides so please beware when walking around the property.

As a natural space you may see the occasional spider in your space. Spiders are great bug killers to have around. However if they make you uncomfortable we ask that you capture and move them outside or ask the caretaker to do so.

Also of note, we occasionally have snakes on the paths. Snakes are a critical part of an eco system and do a great job of keeping the rodent population under control. Please don’t harm them but instead walk around them.

The farm is a proud supporter of dark sky initiative. There are several solar lights on the property. As a dark sky sanctuary we ask that you please turn off lights and unplug the string lights when you go to bed.

We have a second property. You will be sharing a parking lot with the other guests.

Please note that our farm is located off the beaten path. We recommend that you stop at a grocery store prior to your arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time is from 10 PM to 7 AM
We are a dark sky property, please turn off all outdoor lights when turning in for the night.
Our property is on a land trust. As a natural area, the farm has several species of creatures who call this place home, please practice care.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3544732vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Cosby

Cosby is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Douglas Lake. Kiwanis Park and Mountain View Orchard are also worth visiting.
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Cosby, TN

What's nearby

  • Cosby Picnic Area - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pigeon River - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Woods Island - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • English Mountain Raceway - 16 min drive - 16.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Janice's Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wonderfully Made Coffee & More - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodshed Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cub Motel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dean’s Place - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Zen Den Farm Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Zen Den Farm Cottage ?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Zen Den Farm Cottage on 8 Dec 2026 start from AU$443, 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.

What time is check-in at Zen Den Farm Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Zen Den Farm Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Zen Den Farm Cottage located?

Situated in Cosby, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Cosby Picnic Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ryal Island and Wilson Island. Brown Island and Woods Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Wonderfully relaxing

This place was relaxing and beautiful. The drive into the site was very exciting. The accommodations were wonderful. The bed was very comfy and soft. All the farm animals were a delight to see. Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2023
So lovely to host you Tammy. We are thrilled you enjoyed a relaxing getaway and look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Anniversary

Great outdoors. Liked feeding ducks and horses. Fire was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vesna Plakanis

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Although I have lived all over the world, East Tennessee has been my home for over 30 years. The beautiful biodiversity of the mountains combined with the rich history of the Southern Appalachian Region is what drew me to this area when I first visited as a college student. I hope you enjoy this special place as much as I do.

Why they chose this property

This off the beaten slice of paradise is a special place. In a busy world, the Farm at Stillwater Sanctuary offers a chance to get away from the hustle and stress from life and reconnect to the natural world.

What makes this property unique

The 162 acre farm is listed as a land trust, protected from development and an off the beaten path immersion in nature. We have several rare and endangered species in our lovely woodlands and near our beautiful fresh water pond.

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English, French
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