Closed for Renovation. Plesae check out Pinecone Cottage (VRBO 191274)

Grandview, TN, USA

About the property

Cottage1100 sqft
Bedrooms2
Sleeps5

Bathrooms1
Half Baths1
Minimum Stay2 - 3 nights

2 Bedrms/1.5 Bath (Sleeps 2-5) Hot Tub, View, Deck, Fireplace, on 145 acres

This cottage "Honeysuckle" closed until September 2018 for renovations. Please check out Pinecone cottage @VRBO #191274 for alternative lodging during this time period.

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European country cottage charm in the middle of the Tennessee hills near waterfall hikes! Romance or Family Fun, Privacy & lots of Amenities... Honeysuckle Cottage tucked away on 145 acres feels like a European country guest home!

Romantic master queen bedroom with French door to screen porch and pretty country view and en-suite tiled luxury shower, heated tile floors and two sinks sunk into antique buffet.

New: Cell phone booster antenna installed now so cell phone coverage much better now!

Great room with living area, dining and cozy charming kitchen combined. Wood burning fireplace (firewood provided) and all the amenities of a B&B including optional catering and delivery services. Screen porch with day bed. Washer & Dryer. Central AC & Gas Heat. Ceiling fans and high ceilings.

Second bedroom in loft with antique double bed and twin bed + half bath. Older children, teens and young at heart love this high up loft! Generally suitable for children 8+ as accessible by captain's ladder with a farm pulley to take up your luggage !

All natural linens, spa robes, organic toiletries, locally made goat milk soaps, organic teas and a coffee sampler plus a welcome basket with homemade cookies. Purified whole house water system for pristine bathing and drinking water throughout the cottage.

Hi Def DirecTV, Horse Shoe Court, Outdoor Cowboy style fire pit (firewood provided), double hammock. Onsite hiking trails and spring fed fishing pond make it a fun getaway for romance or family fun!

Near to antique shopping, gourmet restaurants, horseback riding, Watts Bar Lake, Cumberland Playhouse and many hiking trails including Piney and Ozone Waterfalls and along the Piney River. A short country drive takes you to state parks, golf, restaurants and local attractions.

On the front deck you'll find a private three person jetted hot tub, gas grill, large deck umbrella & Adirondack chairs as well as great views overlooking pastures and rolling hills (you can see the Smokey Mountains in the far distance on clear days). Great star gazing!

Pamper yourself in the country!

'Enjoy, Relax, Unwind'

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Rental Agreement & Deposit

50% of total rent paid via major credit card is due to reserve your cottage. The balance of the rent and state and local taxes are due 30 days prior to arrival Major credit card is required for security.

Cancellation Policy: We are a small family operation and unable to absorb the costs of last minute cancellations. Deposits for cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the arrival date will be refunded less a 15% credit card and re-booking processing fee. Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival are not allowed. We know that sometimes last minute emergencies happen so we will consider issuing a one year gift certificate if you pay in full at cancellation.

Nearest Airports: Nashville (2+ hours), Knoxville (1 hr) & Chattanooga (1 hr).

Nearby cities: Crossville, Sweetwater & Dayton 25 miles; Spring City 5 miles; Watts Bar Lake 10 miles.

Keywords: Cottage Vacation Rental Cabin Mountain Getaway Romantic Retreat Eco Friendly

Owner

Ilaeka Villa

Member Since 2008

Response rate:
100%

Response time:
within a few hours

Speaks:
english, french

Calendar last updated:
Feb 14, 2018

About Ilaeka Villa

I lived and worked in Europe for 20 years before returning to Tennessee to live near my family. My Dad, retired IBM exec known by our guests as 'Papa Phil', helps me with the business and handles the popular catering we offer the cottages. He lives in a nearby 1800s farmhouse and guests love his cooking! I handle marketing and customer service and we do all we can to make our guests happy! I recently sold this property to a long time family friend who had been renting it out for vacations for many years and although I no longer own it, I continue to manage the vacation listing for the new property owner and live nearby in our family's 1800s farmhouse.

Ilaeka Villa purchased this Cottage in 2000

Why Ilaeka Villa chose Grandview

I always loved the beauty the Cumberland Plateau and all the surrounding region has to offer especially the peace and quiet! I decided to come back from Europe where I had been living to be near my family and open a B&B style vacation rental business which was eco friendly and committed to offering a wonderful pampering experience in the countryside to our city stressed guests! I tried to equip the cottages as I had found country vacation homes in Europe - with all the bells and whistles! The area has so many waterfalls, hikes, and Appalachian charm we know you will like it too. Lakes, rivers and lots of great hikes surround us!

What makes this Cottage unique

Upscale country cottage with all the amenities: Private outdoor Hot Tub, wood burning fireplace, indoor tiled luxury shower, eco-friendly soaps and toiletries, spa robes, organic farmhouse catering, all natural linens, book library, flat screen hi def 200 channels and more! Wonderful star gazing, outdoor cowboy style fire-pit, hiking and fishing onsite. Mountain View and wide open vistas. Near to shopping, antiques, local attractions, gourmet restaurants, local crafts, horse riding and the nationally acclaimed Cumberland Playhouse. Close to state parks, Watts Bar Lake, Piney and Ozone Waterfalls and Cumberland Trail.

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Amenities

Pets Welcome
Air Conditioning
Heater
Fireplace
Satellite or Cable
Kids Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Hot Tub
Parking
TV
No Smoking

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5

Loft Bedroom (2nd bedroom)
1 double, 1 child bed, Second bedroom in loft accessible via Captain Ladder
Master Bedroom (Ground floor)
1 queen, Memory Foam Plush Top mattress. Very comfy!

Master bedroom on ground floor has queen bed and large antique armoire and en-suite luxury tiled shower. Master opens onto screen porch via French door. Loft (Second Bedroom) has double antique bed & twin bed in sleeping loft accessible by captain's ladder. Loft has half bath and a farm pulley to bring your luggage up! Fun! *** Crib and/or comfort level twin airbed & linens available for extra sleeping accommodations on ground floor at no charge. 8' long couch in living room is comfy sleeping too.

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath

Loft Half Bath
toilet, Antique sink on wall in loft + WC. No tub or shower in loft.
Luxury Tiled Shower
toilet, shower, Tiled walkin shower with heated tiled floors. Double sink.

Ensuite to master has tiled walk in shower in European style tiled bathroom with separate WC (toilet) . Antique double vanity. Loft has half bath including antique wall sink and separate WC (toilet).

Location Type

Mountain View
View of rolling hills and woodlands and on clear days the Smokey Mountains in the distance. Wide open view in the front of cottage - great for star gazing & bird watching .
Rural
Located on 145 acres on the Cumberland Plateau far from the crowds!

Theme

Adventure
Away From It All
Family
Romantic

Meals

Catering available

General

Living Room
Great room with living, dining, kitchen combined.
Air Conditioning
Central AC as well as ceiling fans throughout.
Fireplace
Wood burning fireplace as well as outdoor cowboy fire pit. Wood provided.
Hair Dryer
Heating
Central Gas Heat. Very toasty!
Iron & Board
Linens Provided
All natural fine linens and spa robes provided.
Clothes Dryer
Washer and dryer in cottage
Parking
Parking next to cottage.
Parking Off Street
Plenty of parking on the private gravel drive.
Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
Nearby pastures and gravel parking area - boat or trailer parking
Towels Provided
Washing Machine
Washer & Dryer in cottage
Wood Fireplace
In door wood burning fireplace. Free firewood provided. Also outdoor cowboy style firepit.

Kitchen

Microwave
Coffee Maker
Organic freshly roasted coffee sampler supplied. Sugar, stevia and creamers supplied.
Dishes & Utensils
All the bells and whistles!
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Complete with fridge, ice maker, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, electric teakettle, blender, coffee grinder, toaster, pots and pans and dishes.
Cooking Utensils
Everything you need to cook that country meal!
Oven
Large oven under stove.
Pantry Items
Organic teas and a welcome supply of cooking spices + oil and vinegar.
Refrigerator
Top freezer has ice maker.
Stove
4 burner gas stove
Toaster
Toaster oven.

Dining

Child's Highchair
Dining
Table had 4 chairs but has extra leaves and two chairs in other parts of cottage can be used to seat 6 at table.
Dining Area
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

Books
Book shelf library
DVD Player
Games
Checkers, croquet, horse shoes, board games, cards, puzzles
Music Library
Directv 60 channels of music
Satellite / Cable
200+ channels DirecTV including 60 music channels.
Television
HI DEF - 32' flat screen TV in armoire in living room.
Toys
In loft 'secret' room some toys and kids books
Video Library
Some DVDs in cottage. Rental store nearby.

Outside

Deck / Patio
Large front deck with hot tub, gas grill and adirondack chairs. Great view. Cowboy style Firepit in front yard with more chairs + love swing + hammock.
Lawn / Garden
Enormous front yard to play on!
Outdoor Grill
Gas grill on deck (propane supplied)

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Pool / Spa

Hot Tub
Jetted Hot Springs hot tub with jets and night lighting on deck. Seats 3 comfortably. Great view and very private. Very clean.

Attractions

library
live theater
museums
playground
restaurants
water parks

Leisure Activities

horseshoes
antiquing
boating
eco tourism
horseback riding
bird watching
paddle boating
scenic drives
shopping
sight seeing
wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank
groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities

cycling
equestrian events
fishing
freshwater fishing
golf
hiking
mountain biking
rock climbing
swimming
tennis

Notes

CELL PHONE: Most cells work really well now as a cell phone booster antenna was recently installed at this cottage! INTERNET: Most guests access the internet through their smart phones or their Verizon hot spot cards as no WiFi on our mountain. However Wi Fi is available in the valley, just 5 miles away at American Grill or city library. 145 acres to explore with spring fed fish pond (catch and release - brim/bream and bass). Whole house water filters for pristine clean water for drinking and bathing.

57 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

Latest reviews

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Perfect Stay

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Tracy M.

I just wrote a wonderful review full of details and somehow it erased, ugh! So for time sake..this was a beautiful experience from the ease of renting to check in, our entire stay to checking out. The home and it's surroundings were top notch. A screened in porch with a chaise lounge chair..I spent my afternoons curled up on the chaise..reading a book. A open deck with seating and a grill. A fire pit, hammock and yard chairs with a horse shoe pit and great open field for games like volleyball, family gathering, even weddings. The inside has an exquisite antique charm yet modern for everything you need and alot of what you didn't think about needing. All required is your food..the cabinets even have spices, oils, sprays, soaps, shampoo/conditioner., games, a bookcase of plenty to read. We only turned the tv on for a short time one evening. We enjoyed our stay so much we did not want to waste time watching tv. Relaxing in the outdoor hot tub was a beautiful experience..the lightning bugs decorated the trees while the sky boasts with starry brilliance. The master bed and bath was awesome. The bed was so comfortable and the bedding was crisp and clean! The walkin shower was great, had a sitting area if needed. A double vanity..really clean, cozy, a place for everything and everything had a purpose. The main house has a porch store that sells homemade jams, honey from their honey stations, farm raised eggs, churned butter, homemade breads with seasonal fruit and vegetables. Papa Phil cooks some pretty amazing pizza. Next visit I want to order the breakfast basket. His homemade biscuits, jam, eggs, and biscuit n gravy with fresh squeezed orange juice. Ileka and Papa Phil made our stay feel like we were family. Everything was wonderful, already planning our next trip! Definetly Recommend staying here!

Owner's Response:

Wow thank you so Much! We enjoyed your visit too!

One of my all time favorite places to visit

5/5

Stayed Jul 2016

crystal s.Memphis, TN

While I'm no newbie to Grandview Mountain Cottages, I'm generally a fan of the Pinecone Cottage and have spent the majority of my vacations there. Recently I decided that I needed a change and booked a long weekend for Honeysuckle Cottage. I couldn't have made a better decision. The weekend was perfect - even for a hot 4th of July. The hot tub is located on the front porch, which has gorgeous unobstructed views of the mountains and open views of the night sky to watch the stars. Inside the cottage is absolutely beautiful. Tall, open windows - perfect for the early morning sun that floods the living room. The kitchen was fully stocked - with everything we needed to make our own meals. I loved that it had a wood burning fireplace - I cannot wait for a fall/winter stay so I can snuggle up in front of the fire. I spent an entire day lounging in the hammock just listening to the birds and bugs. At night the lightning bugs came out and lit up the woods. We took a short hike to Upper & Lower Piney Falls (about 10 min drive from the cottage - and an easy 30 min hike) with the dogs. Ilaeka & Papa Phil have done such an amazing job at making sure everything is thought of - from movies, books, kitchen utensils, to the perfect country soaps. I cannot recommend this spot enough for family/romantic vacations. Just don't forget to order one of Papa Phil's amazing pizza's (I recommend The Works)!

Owner's Response:

We love our repeat guests who we have gotten to know over the years and enjoy each visit. Thanks for a glowing review of Honeysuckle Cottage! Nice that Honeysuckle pleases you as much as Pinecone Cottage did in previous visits! We try to make the cottages feel like country homes with lots of extras and glad you enjoy those added amenities. Many waterfall hikes in our area as well as lakes and rivers so lots of fun outdoor activities. Looking forward to your upcoming visit and have your "Works" Pizza on Papa Phil's schedule! See you all soon!

Dream Cottage

5/5

Stayed Dec 2015

Lori H.Leesburg, Texas

For the first time in 35 years of marriage my husband and I discovered we would be without any family at the house for Christmas. Perfect opportunity to take a vacation and enjoy our favorite state! I had been a Facebook fan of Grandview Mountain Cottages and had yearned for a chance to stay here. We are cottage/cabin renters for vacations all the time but so many have been let downs once we arrived. Pinecone Cottage was NOT a let down at all! The cottage is more beautiful than the pictures, clean & inviting, perfect for relaxing, private and dog friendly! Ilaeka and Papa Phil are wonderful hosts and pour their hearts into their business. The view from the deck is stunning, even the warmer and wetter Christmas weather did not bother us! We can't wait to book another trip! Be sure to purchase a jar of their honey from the Farmhouse Porch.

Owner's Response:

Thanks for your review! We love it when folks say the cottage is better than the photos! Honeysuckle Cottage is a beauty we agree. We so enjoyed having you all here for the holidays and glad Honeysuckle Cottage helped with empty nest holiday syndrome! Love that wide open country view and deck! (We think you meant to say Honeysuckle in the review as Pinecone is our other cottage that you said you might want to try when you come back next year). Both cottages are unique and each magical in their own ways. We have folks who jump back and forth with each different visit! Wishing you a very happy New Year and looking forward to your next visit in 2016.

Great getaway

5/5

Stayed Oct 2015

DeborahPiney Flats, Tennessee

We had 3 days of nonstop rain, but couldn't have asked for a better place to be stuck indoors. Ilaeka has thought of so many details to make her guests comfortable. The firewood is there, the kitchen is stocked, the bed is comfortable, the soaps are exquisite, and it was the cleanest rental I have been in. Views are great and lots of room for the dogs to run. Hope to get back and sit in that hot tub!

Owner's Response:

Glad you were able to relax and enjoy despite the rainy weather! Unfortunately we do not have control over that - we sure wish we did! We do hope you come back again and experience a sunny weekend but so happy you had fun anyway!

Perfect Weekend Getaway

5/5

Stayed Sep 2015

Mandy J.Nashville, Tennessee

The pictures just can't do the cabin and the view justice. This was the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend getaway. The cabin was immaculate and had everything we needed. Our dogs loved it too. We will definitely be returning.

Owner's Response:

Thanks for your review and thank your friends for suggesting Honeysuckle Cottage for your getaway! We are glad you and your 4 legged friends had a good visit! We hope to see you again soon!

Fantastic!

5/5

Stayed Sep 2015

Sarah E.Knoxville, TN

I've never felt so at home in a vacation rental. The property is beautiful and private - the main road and other cottage are off a ways through the trees. It felt like our own little world and that was just what we wanted! The kitchen was well stocked and everything was super clean. And the pictures really don't do it justice. You can tell Ilaeka truly cares about her guests and I can't wait until I have the chance to go back.

Owner's Response:

Thanks for your reveiw! So happy you found us and enjoyed yourselves. We agree that the lovely Honeysuckle Cottage feels like it is in a world of its own!

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Location

Grandview, TN, USA

Off the beaten path on the Cumberland Plateau on Walden's Ridge. Lots of hiking and outdoor activities. Near to Piney Waterfalls, Piney River, Cumberland Trail State Park hiking trails, Watts Bar Lake, horse back riding, antique shopping and more. Seasonal festivals, bluegrass festivals, museums and restos just a country drive away. Pamper yourself in the country!

Rates & Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee

$10

Tax Rate

14.75%

Two night stays possible year-round based on last minute or "fill in" availability. Email us for details. Many extras: Complimentary firewood, organic coffee & teas & BB style amenities! NO CLEANING FEES! Standard Rental agreement required by our insurance company. We are a small family company and cancellations really hurt us. Cancellation Policy: 50% deposit to secure reservation refundable less 10% up until 30 days before arrival date. VRBO offers a cancellation trip insurance policy which you may want to take out in case of emergency. Management may allow last minute emergency cancellations for health reasons and issue a gift certificate for one year if account paid in full at time of cancellation. We are a small family company and cancellations are very hard for us to absorb. We appreciate your understanding! If in doubt we highly recommend you take out cancellation insurance through VRBO. Thank you.

$166avg/night

57 Reviews

Exceptional 5/5

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