Romantic Cottage Mtn View Hot Tub, Romance or Family Fun, Pet Friendly

• Serenity

  Serenity

  • Guest Melanie K.
  • Date of stay 05/12/13
  • Review Submitted 05/17/13
  A sweeping view of wildflowers gives way to forest green woodlands and beyond that the undulating indigos of the Great Smoky Mountains. Comfortable and charming, the owner has brought the influences of her European travels to this hill side abode. A very private and relaxing atmosphere. There are many hiking trails and natural attractions on site, and many more within a short driving distance, the wide front porch and perfect setting of the hot tub defeated my more industrious plans. The host are most gracious and interesting to visit at their organic shop a short walk away, and the wholesome breads, jams, vegetables, honey and other farm fresh items available on the 145 acre property are a rare treat.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: You write beautifully! I love the wildflowers pastures as well in spring! Come back to us again!

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• WOW LOVE THAT HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE

  WOW LOVE THAT HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/18/13
  • Review Submitted 03/20/13
  my husband needed alittle down time from his hectic reheasal schedule at the playhouse and this cottage was the ideal spot for a lovely getaway. we loved the comfy bed and it was an added bonus that we could bring our rescue dog charlie brown with us, ( he loved it too). the area is so peaceful and serene and the hot tub really added to our relaxation. the home is tastefully decorated and well stocked with lots of interesting reading and info about the area. although we only live an hour away we really thought it was the perfect spot for some r & r. we will definitely be back to sample some of papa phils pizza and other goodies. thanks for everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Thanks so much!!! We get a lot of folks visiting us who go see plays, musicals and concerts at the wonderful nearby Cumberland Playhouse in Crossville but this was the first known time we've had a cast member and family stay here! The Playhouse produces many different plays through out the year, in an intimate country setting and is nationally recognized as being a top regional theater. We hope to have you back with us soon!

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• 10th Anniversary Perfection!

  10th Anniversary Perfection!

  • Guest Whit
  • Date of stay 02/17/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  My husband and I just returned from our stay at the Honeysuckle Cottage. I had really built this trip up in my mind since it was our first time away together (without our 4 lovely children) since we got married. The trip absolutely exceeded my expectations. Every detail in the cottage was lovely. It was in pristine condition. After speaking with Ilaeka, she said that in decorating the cottage, she wanted the experience for guests to be just as much a discovery as seeing Grandview and the surrounding area. She succeeded! I couldn't get enough of the artwork, the antique kitchen sink and doorknobs, and the organic soaps. Simply lovely. I'm not exaggerating... your stay in this cottage is unlike anything you've ever done before. We read, we hiked the grounds, we cooked, we had fires, we sat in the hammock, we played horseshoes, we ate Papa Phil's delicious food (definitely one of the highlights)! We also spent a lot of time away from the cottage. We went to Cumberland Mountain State Park and Fall Creek Falls one day. That was a lot of fun. Both hikes were beautiful and not too strenuous. We hiked to the Ozone waterfall twice. That one was one of our favorites, because you can actually hike down under it. The closest waterfall we hiked to was Piney Falls. That was my personal favorite. You can do the top and the bottom of that one and it's super-close to the cottage. I'm glad we got to hike to these falls in the winter, because they were very heavy with all of the recent rains. We did a lot of driving over the Cumberland Plateau, also. Our favorite drive was over to Sweet Water. It's the typical old, Southern town square with antique shops and cafes. We will never forget this trip and are already planning next year's trip and even considering coming back with the kiddos one day. Papa Phil and Ilaeka are kind, lovely people with great stories if you get a chance to sit and chat with them. They keep a great choice of books on the shelves and tea in the cupboard. So glad to rediscover my love for Earl Grey. Looking forward to seeing them again soon!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: We cannot thank you enough for such kind words and are so glad you had a good time. We tried to make each cottage very different but with lots of fun things to discover and help folks relax and enjoy their country vacation. We'd love to have you all back . We are kid friendly so feel bring the bring them next time! Kids love the 145 acres to explore and experienceing nature (just like their parents do!). Hope to see you all again soon!

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• A peaceful and unique retreat.

  A peaceful and unique retreat.

  • Guest Sara
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 11/25/12
  We are relaxed and renewed after our second stay at the honeysuckle cottage. We brought lots of good memories home with us. The kids loved racing through the meadow with the dogs. We told stories and laughed around a crackling fire. Woke to colorful sunrises, and saw shooting stars on a clear night from the hot tub. This place is special. The decor is elegant and charming. It has been outfitted thoughtfully, with most anything you might need or want to be comfortable. The owners' commitment to using eco-friendly (and people friendly!) practices in the cottage, organic ingredients in the food, and goods from local sources set the grandview cottages apart, and will keep us coming back. I hope the next time we will be able to meet Ilaeka and Papa Phil. We all want to try his pizza. If the cookies and bread are any indication, it is amazing!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: We are so glad your family of six found a "home away from home" for the holidays two years in a row, even without getting one of Papa Phil's homemade pizzas (very popular!). Thanksgiving is one of the rare times Papa Phil takes off from cooking for our guests as he is busy visiting relatives that week! We hope to see you all again next year and wish you wonderful holidays ahead!

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• Lovely, clean, refreshing!

  Lovely, clean, refreshing!

  • Guest Gabs
  • Date of stay 11/11/12
  • Review Submitted 11/13/12
  My husband and I just got back from Grandview Mountain Cottages. We stayed 2 nights in the Honeysuckle cottage. It was very clean, amply furnished, very cute and cozy. The beds are soft and comfortable, though if you're a couple used to sleeping on a queen or king, the bed will feel small. The surroundings are very quiet and peaceful. All the amenities are delightful, both practical and charming. Though it rained a full day during our stay, we weren't put out, because we could go out and enjoy the screened-in porch and were content by the wood-burning fireplace. When it cleared up at night, we were able to enjoy the amazing night sky from the hot tub on the deck! The owners are courteous and thoughtful and have obviously spent a great deal of time making sure that everything is just right for guests. We had a welcome basket brimming over with local, handmade goods waiting for us, and the pizza and cookies made by "Papa Phil" were delicious! We plan on making this an annual retreat. My only slight complaint was that since guests are allowed to bring pets, there was some extraneous cat and dog hair, which was a bit bothersome to my allergies. Though the cottage was very clean and tidy, it's impossible to get all pet hair removed. That won't keep me from returning, though. If you have kids and prefer your kids to sleep in a separate walled-in room from you, the Honeysuckle is not the best cabin option since there's really just one main accessible bedroom and the loft is not ideal for young children. I think the other cabin would be better. But Honeysuckle was perfect for a couple and would be great for a solo retreat as well. The grounds are expansive and beautiful, and I hope that next time we visit the weather will permit us a bit more exploring. We also really appreciated the owners' emphasis on local, organic products and offerings, as well as the option to recycle. It is a very well-rounded business. I wholeheartedly recommend this vacation spot!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: We are so glad this young couple had a good time being cozy and comfy in our cottage retreat on their rainy day in the middle of their visit. In winter the wood burning fireplace is always a hit, as well as the star saturated skies best seen late at night from the deck's hot tub. The welcome baskets vary depending on what package or reservation folks have made, but you can always count on organic coffee and teas, local produce and homemade dark chocolate chunk cookies which everyone loves! The master bedroom on the ground floor has a queen size bed and the loft has a double antique bed. Older kids love the loft, whereas "double couples" and/or families with smaller children prefer our other two bedroom, two bath cottage The Pinecone (VRBO 191274). We are pet friendly and do our best to keep the cottages spotless: we always hepa vacumn and clean, change air filters and deodorize with plant based neutralizing pet deordorizers after each pet visit however we can miss something now and then and we do appreciate our guests letting us know. We look forward to having this young couple back!

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• Perfection!

  Perfection!

  • Guest Gena
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/13/12
  My husband and I stayed at the Honeysuckle for our 5 year wedding anniversary and both agreed it was the best trip we have ever taken. We got to hike on private land, sit at a camp fire, hang out in the hot tub, grill steaks, play horseshoes, lay in a hammoc by the lake, star gaze, and stay in the most the most amazing home! We were delivered a home made breakfast that was out of this world! Evey detail was covered and we can't wait to go back. BY THE WAY... we did all of the above things in 1 day!! Thank you to Ilaeka and Papa Phil for allowing us to share in there little peice of Heaven!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: WOW is all we can say! So glad you had a great anniversary. We have many folks celebrate their special occasions here. Sounds like you enjoyed sleeping in the hammock by the fishing pond (short hike from the cottage) and so many other things! Papa Phil makes wonderful breakfast picnics that we deliver to our guests who order them on Thur-Sun and it seems to be a favorite part of the country pampering experience! See you again soon we hope!

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• Shooting stars and harvest moon

  Shooting stars and harvest moon

  • Guest Rebecca W
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/08/12
  I can't say how happy I was with our stay at Honeysuckle cottage. I wanted to make the trip special for my boyfriend's birthday, and now I have quite a challenge for future birthdays! We did not get in until 10:00 on Friday night, but that didn't stop us from enjoying the hot tub! Within one hour, we saw two shooting stars and watched the orange moon come up over the horizon. The next morning, we had Papa Phil's blueberry pancakes and sausage, then took a nice hike around the property past the fish pond and through the woods. I can't compliment the food enough. The pancakes were delicious, as were the cookies in our welcome basket (everything organic!). To make the birthday even more special, Ilaeka worked with me on providing a cake, and suggested Papa Phil make an apple pie with freshly picked apples. That was a hit, and she gave us a candle a lighter just in case we forgot that! We cooked on Saturday night, spent some more time in the hot tub, and were sad to go on Sunday. We enjoyed chatting with Ilaeka and Papa Phil upon checkout, and can't wait to return! This cabin was pet-friendly, and you would never guess other animals had stayed there. The place was spotless, the kitchen was furnished with every cooking need (including coffee, creamer and sugar). The interior was specially decorated with collected antiques, and supplied with entertainment: puzzles, games, binoculars, antique books and a large TV. The cottage provides an old-fashioned feel, but the master bath has a jacuzzi tub and heated floors. The bathrobes were an added luxury. I highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a little romance (it's secluded) or for a family looking for an outdoor adventure (so much nature nearby means less travel). Thank you, Ilaeka and Papa Phil, for the memorable experience. We can't wait to see you again!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Another Relaxing Getaway

  Another Relaxing Getaway

  • Guest phil and debbie
  • Date of stay 06/06/12
  • Review Submitted 06/13/12
  Again we were fortunate enough to have two perfect days of clear weather and a relaxing cottage to enjoy. Ilaeka and her father go the extra mile for food and provisions. There are things in the cottage that I didn't even know we might need until I saw them there, i.e. binoculars, bug spray, hot dog roaster, etc. We enjoyed a delightful time and are planning our next trip for the fall.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Perfectly lovely in every way

  Perfectly lovely in every way

  • Guest Helen
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 05/30/12
  We enjoyed a wonderful weekend escape in the Honeysuckle Cottage. So serene and comfortable. The pizza and breakfasts were just delicious and made our stay even more carefree. Probably one of the most relaxing vacations I have ever taken! Restaurant recommendations were just great! Thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality. We still can't get over how relaxed we were! Hope we can return again soon.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• The Perfect Mountain Getaway

  The Perfect Mountain Getaway

  • Guest Steph
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 04/04/12
  My husband and I wanted to tour Tennessee prior to an upcoming move to the New England area. We knew we wanted to visit a few of the major cities, but we also wanted to get a taste of the Tennessee country. The Grandview Mountain Cottages were the perfect fit for us. The beautifully decorated cottage with the screened in porch, hot tub, fireplace, and fire pit provided us with the relaxing atmosphere we wanted out of a vacation. The hiking trails, both on the property and nearby, gave us the opportunity to be active and explore the mountains of Tennessee. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend the cottages to anyone looking for an escape in the country of Tennessee!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

Many B&B ammenities included in rates (coffee, teas, organic toiletries, firewood, etc.)

NO CLEANING FEES.

Pet Friendly ($8/pet/night)

Christmas & Thanksgiving weeks:4 night minimum

50% down via major credit card; balance and taxes due day of arrival. Rental agreement and confirmation will be emailed to you following deposit.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

9.75% sales tax and 5% lodging tax

Pet fees: $8/night/pet