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Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub.

Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub.

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Property grounds
Master bedroom
Lake
Private kitchen
Horses for you to interact with

Overview of Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub.

Reviews
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Franklin, TN
  • Popular LocationFranklin Theatre15 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Factory18 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoolSprings Galleria24 min drive
  • AirportNashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Library room 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Queen 2nd Fl bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub.

The Log House is a charming cabin in the midst of the Tennessee hardwood forrest. The 4 bedroom, 3 bath cabin is the perfect place to get out of the city and reconnect with nature. Outside hot tub ($50 set up fee) with view of the forest!

As a cabin in the woods, Log House is right in the middle of the abundant nature. Home to spiders, moths, caterpillars and tons of other wildlife. These natives occasionally explore the house and may surprise you; please let us know if you should encounter any of these critters. We consider them features rather than bugs!

The Log House is a quaint and charming cabin located in the woods of Big East Fork Conservation Easement. The house holds two large bedrooms upstairs, both with private bathrooms and two bedrooms downstairs with a shared bathroom. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are on the ground floor. Outside, there is a gorgeous old wraparound porch with rockers and a beautiful view of the woods. Outside hot tub. Many hiking trails. Walk to Lake Gratitude and non-profit Adventure Center.


The Log House sits at the top of a small hill outside Leiper's Fork. Lake Gratitude Natural Area is just next door and has great hiking trails and watercraft. Contact the non-profit Center for Sustainable Stewardship for access and bicycle rental.

We generally leave our guests alone, but may visit at an appropriate time to say hello.

There is bicycle and walking access onto the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway within a mile. This lodging is near Lake Gratitude, which lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. The CSS Adventure Center (just down the hill} services bicycles and watercraft in exchanges for donations. 20 miles from downtown Nashville and 8 miles from historic Franklin and light years away from the stress of city life. The Fork Inn is part of a 1400-acre Conservation easement and features a 6-acre lake and many hiking trails. Enjoy biking, hiking, canoeing, massage and more! Nearby Big East Fork Farms is just down the hill and provides organic produce and sweet animals (donkey, cow, pigs, goats, chickens) for petting and interaction. Rosie the donkey and Winston the cow love attention (and veggies)!

If you do not LOVE nature, please do not come. We are surrounded by nature and sometime it even walks into the house on 2, 4, 6, or 8 legs!

TRASH. Please don’t dump on us! There is no trash collection in Big East Fork Valley. Someone has to remove the trash and take it to the dump or to town. If you do this yourself, your entire $100 Community Fee Trash Deposit will be returned to you. If you leave any un-bagged trash in the house or trash cans, you will forfeit your Community Trash Deposit Fee. If you leave bagged trash in the outside trash receptacles, you will be charged $5 per bag for its proper disposal. This can really add up! You may contract to have your bagged trash removed by a private party (A list of trash removers is on our web-site, www.theforkinn.com/3rdparties).

One of the best ways to reduce the volume of your trash is to separate organic materials that we may compost to make soil for our gardens. If you are checking out on noon Sunday, come bring your usable food, drink, and spirit to the Center for Sustainable Stewardship’s Community Brunch, held every Sunday noon at the CSS Farm, 5400 Big East Fork Rd. Meet, greet, and express gratitude to the people who have worked hard to make your stay memorable. It takes a village to prepare and maintain our valley and its houses. Meet the Chief Steward and members of CSS who maintain the trails, take care of watercraft, groom the hiking trails, and care for the farm animals. And meet the Fork Inn team that landscape the houses, clean the rooms, prepare the laundry, and service our guests to give them the unique experiences found in the Big East Fork Valley.

THE BASE PRICE IS FOR FOUR (6) PERSONS. There is a $40/person/night additional charge for the number of persons over six.

Property manager

Jonathan Oppenheimer

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use of confetti, candles, fireplace and outside fire pits are prohibited without documented owner's permision . No underage drinking of alcohol
Only the number of guests registered may be on premises. Unregistered guests are trespassing and will be treated as such. All cars require passes.
Guest's photo ID must be shown or emailed/texted to the owner prior to check-in. Check-in is by the person making reservation unless owner permits.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. McLemore House and Franklin Theatre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit CoolSprings Galleria and The Factory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Franklin Theatre - 15 min drive
  • Lotz House Museum - 16 min drive
  • The Factory - 18 min drive
  • CoolSprings Galleria - 24 min drive
  • Vanderbilt University - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fox & Locke - 12 min drive
  • Scout's Pub - 12 min drive
  • High Brow Coffee + Tea - 12 min drive
  • Country Cafe - 19 min drive
  • Coal Town Pizza - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log House - Rustic, historical cabin in the Woods; Hot tub. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of McLemore House, Franklin Theatre and Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County. Pull-Tight Players Theatre and Lotz House Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tammy H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, the scenery was perfect, the self-initiated walks were blissful.
Although the wonderful commendations we left, it was a bit cumbersome that there were not enough kitchen utensils to cook properly, and it was I convenient that we brought firewood when the fireplace was not operable (one of the main reasons we decided on this cabin). Also, not a verbo fan at all. Very disconnected if you do not want to download the app.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
No issues . Everything was as advertised. Exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tennessee Dreamin’!
The place was perfect for our needs. Nothing says a Tennessee experience like a cabin in the hills! This place was awesome, everything worked out just fine! My only minor complaint was the lack of cell service, but that only added to the secluded feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey K., Waunakee

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Nashville Getaway
We loved the location, size, and peacefulness of the property. We did some hiking, creek-walking, fed the animals on the farm, and also drove into Nashville, Franklin, and Leiper's Fork for some music and shopping. The people we met at check in (Wade and Nerissa) were awesome - pleasant, friendly, informative and helpful throughout our stay. We were hopeful to use the kayaks/canoes/paddleboards on Lake Gratitude, with the CSS, but unfortunately they had stopped offering that option just prior to our arrival. If this is something you're looking for, ask about availability prior to booking. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the morning coffee on the porch, the wildlife, and the beautiful countryside. Oh, and the new hot tub as well :) Sounds like they're looking to continue to improve the trails and the experience through CSS, so if you're looking for an escape from city/suburban life (which we were), and can handle some nature, this is a nice option. If you're looking for the modern facilities and niceties of a 4 or 5 star hotel, this may not be for you. We, however, enjoyed our stay, and loved working with Wade and Nerissa to maximize our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Melinda G., Memphis TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good
The owners were good it was ok
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Oppenheimer

Host profile image
Lee Anne and Jonathan love be Stewards of our wonderful land so our guests may enjoy the beauty of the Big East Fork Valley. We are supporters and volunteers of the Center for Sustainable Stewardship and hope you will join us in helping to preserve our native Tennessee flora and fauna that inhabit this 5000 acre pristine watershed. Lee Anne is a pediatrician and Jonathan is a retired prostate pathologist. We arise early to enjoy the magical morning light and mists. You might see us riding our tandem bike along the road or volunteering at the farm store.

We look forward to your stay !

Why they chose this property

Old Tennessee charm with authentic rustic antique and actual portion of the historic Nashville Treaty Tree. An evening outside hot tub in the woods is an experience you wont forget. Short walk to our own Fork Henge. The Log Hiking Loop and Chestnut Trail are just outside your door. The old tyme wooden porch with rockers and forest view will take to back in time to simpler days and sooth your soul.

What makes this property unique

The lodging is part of a larger natural retreat. You will have access to shared common areas like Lake Gratitude and the Fork Inn Loop Trail. We are adjacent to Natchez Trace National Park (with bicycle access) and Big East Fork Retreat (hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sauna, hottub, fireplace socials, theatrical stage, music stage, movie theater). Minutes to historic Franklin (restaurants, history) and Leipers Fork (arts,music, antiques). Hike through gorgeous forest to hidden pond and organic farm. hiking trails. Horseback riding, personal chef, refrigerator stocking, yoga, and massage available by appointment. Watercraft and bicycles on loan from adjacent non-profit.

Close-by attractions include:
Center for Sustainable Stewardship
Lake Gratitude Nature Sanctuary and Hiking Trails
Timberlands Park
Natchez Trace National Parkway
Big East Fork Farms (McKinney Farm, Brandt Aquaculture and Mushroomery Farm, Dr Zo's Fluffy Butt Chicken Ranch)
Fox and Locke’s country music venue
Kimbro's Bar and Music venue
Leipers Fork Distillery
Antique Shoppes
Fine restaurants and shopping in Franklin
Civil War Battlefields and History (Carnton Plantation, Travellers Rest)
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