Location: Crossville, East, Tennessee, USA (Two Hours from Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga, TN) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 9-10)
Keywords: 1200 sq. ft. cottage
The house (Winter Storm) is located in the Cumberland Homestead National Historic District built during the Great Depression during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. The housing project was a hand-on training project to retrain people and put them back to work. It has three bedrooms, living room/dining area, kitchen and 1 bath. It is made of field stone and has the original hardwood floors. A pond on the premises offer relaxation and fishing. The home is located one mile from Cumberland Mountain State Park. The park has an excellent restaurant and olympic size swimming pool. My childhood family home (Summer Breeze) is next door and also available for rent. Both house are original Cumberland Homestead houses.
Other attractions within one to two hour drive: Knoxville Art Museum, Home of Alvin York (WWI Veteran & Hero); Birthplace of Cordell Hull, U.S. Secretary of State; Pickett State Park; Big South Fork Recreational Area; Rugby (Historic English Utopian Settlement; Highland Manor and Stonehaus Wineries; Prisoner of War Camp Museum; Mennonite Community at Muddy Pond; American Museum of Science & Energy; Fall Creek Falls State Park; Grand Ole Opry at Nashville; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Dollywood Theme Park; Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, The Hermitage (President Andrew Jackson home; Chattanooga Aquarium; Chattanooga Choo-Choo; Lookout Mountain & Rock City; Chickamauga National Civil War Battlefield; Ruby Falls; The Lost Sea (underground lake and cave); Rhea County Courthouse (Evolution Trial Drama); Cumberland County Playhouse; Occoe River (white water rafting) Star of Knoxville Boat Cruise; Museum of Appalachia.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Other Amenities
- One mile from Cumberland Mountain State Park and Restaurant Located in National Historic District 2 miles to Hwy. 127 S, 8 miles to I-40 Interstate
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 people with breakfast $125/night (two night minimum)
2 people without breakfast $100/night (two night minimum)$500/week
Children under 12 years free.
$10/night each additional person up to 9, without breakfast.
$35/day for each additional person with breakfast.
Cleaning fee is included.
Local and State taxes are not included, and will added at the current rate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Crossville
I bought this house because it is next door to the house I grew up in. Both houses are located in a National Historic District on the Cumberland Plateau in Crossville, Tennessee. Both are available for vacation rental. They are only two of the two hundred and fifty homes built during the Great Depression to teach new skills to out-of-work miners and farmers during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency. These men also built schools and churches in the community. A park built for the community later became Cumberland Mountain State Park. The park is one mile from the vacation home. Many government agencies assisted in the training program. There are two museums in the Historic District to tell the story of these people who were part of the "Greatest Generation."
The Unique Benefits at this House
I enjoy getting away from the stress of our world today, and slipping back to a simpler place in time. It is a place to just slow down, to appreciate nature, and get back in touch with one's self and what is important in life. There is ample wildlife, a pond for fishing, camping, or star gazing. However, it is only a short drive (five miles) into the town of Crossville, TN which has evolved from a farming community to a tourist mecca. The State Park (1 mile away) offers an olympic size swimming pool, hiking, fishing, boating, and an excellent restaurant. Bear Trace Golf Course is two miles away. Crossville is known as "The Golf Capital of Tennesse, boasting a total of 12 golf courses. There are shops, outlet mall, restaurants, a community playhouse known worldwide, a ten movie theatre. Country music is appreciated at many local restaurant/bars. It is a small town with a big city attitude. Twelve golf courses nearby offer recreation and dining. The outlet mall and local antique shops offer plenty of shopping opportunities. There many area attractions for "day trips" and the landscape you will enjoy getting to those points is beautiful. There are many waterfalls in the area you will enjoy visiting. There are many restaurants and grocery stores in town. If there are health concerns, the hospital is only ten minutes away.
Owner's Map of Crossville
I grew up in Crossville, Tennessee and have loved this area all my life. My childhood home was part of the Cumberland Homestead National Historic District. I wish to share this little bit of heaven with others. I attended school 12 years in the school built by the CCC (Civilian Consecration Corp) and men from the families chosen to live in the Cumberland Homestead project. I played in the Cumberland Mountain Park that was built by the CCC for the recreation of the residents of the project. The park was turned over to the State of Tennessee when the houses were sold during Harry Truman's presidency. The project was the forerunner of public housing. Later, my career was that of Executive Director of a public housing apartment rental complex. I felt I had come full circle. I enjoy people, and my retirement plan was to open a bed and breakfast in the area I call "home." However, most people prefer just the standard vacation rental because they are anxious to get to the many events and beautiful places that area has to offer.
Property Photos
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- White Christmas - Crossville, Tennessee Mountain View Vacation Home Near Museums & Restaurants
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- Living Room - Crossville, Tennessee Mountain View Vacation Home Near Museums & Restaurants
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- Living Room (Queen Sleeper) - Crossville, Tennessee Mountain View Vacation Home Near Museums & Restaurants
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- Dining Area
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- Master Bedroom (King Bed)
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- Upstairs Bedroom (3 twin beds)
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- Upstairs Bedroom
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- Upstairs Bedroom (full bed)
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