Meet Little Nelly! A cozy spot for 2 guests max. This Lookout Mountain tiny charmer (under 200 sq ft) offers quick access to hiking, biking, waterfalls, caves, fishing, & hang gliding. Cloudland Canyon 5 min away, Lula Lake Land Trust 15 min, Rock City Gardens 25 min, and Chattanooga & Ruby Falls 30 min. Great eats including wood-fired pizza & BBQ. McLemore Golf Resort 15 min offers great bites, drinks, & epic mountain views! No freezer in mini fridge, but yes to coffee, cream, & sugar!
THE SPACE:
This is a SMALL, private one-bedroom, one-bath cabin-like haven. 2 guests max.
The unit is a detached bedroom and bathroom with a small closet, located next to another guest cabin. Each unit has its own separate entrance, and the back of the property looks out over a small grassy area that meets the woodline. The bed features a queen-size, firm Tempur-Pedic mattress. While there’s no full kitchen, you’ll have a mini fridge (no freezer), microwave, and both a small coffee maker and a Keurig—stocked with ground coffee, pods, cream, and sugar to get your mornings started right. No outdoor grill and no outdoor fires allowed. After a guest outdoor fire incident, we had to make the difficult decision to no longer allow any grills or outdoor fires of any kind on the property. We want to keep our little piece of the woods safe and beautiful for everyone!
Guest parking is to the left of the garage, with plenty of room for a large truck and/or camper. Little Nelly is less than 200 square feet—cozy, quiet, and peaceful. Strict quiet hours begin at 8pm: no loud music and no loud gatherings. Please unplug and enjoy the stillness of Plum Nelly Village, a quiet gravel-road community of small wooden cabins.
Below are our top local picks. :) We look forward to your stay!
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN GEMS (CLOSE & WORTH IT)
• Cloudland Canyon State Park – 5 min
• Lula Lake Land Trust – 15 min
• Lookout Lavender Farm – 6 min (seasonal)
• Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding – 11 min
• McLemore Resort and Golf Course – 12 min
• Cloudland Hotel at McLemore Resort – 15 min
• Rock City Gardens – 25 min (about 10 min to downtown Chattanooga)
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TOP PLACES TO EAT NEARBY
• Lookout Mountain Pizza – 4 min (wood-fired pizza)
• Canyon Grill – 4 min (local favorite)
• The Creag at McLemore – 15 min (great bites and epic mtn views)
• Skyside at Cloudland – 15 min (seasonal; epic views; $15 valet only)
• Thatcher’s BBQ and Grill – 17 min
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CHATTANOOGA SIGHTS (PAIR WITH MEALS)
• Ruby Falls – 30 min (about 10 min to downtown)
• Canopy Coffee & Wine Bar – 25 min (on the way to Ruby Falls)
• Massey’s Kitchen – 25 min (on the way to Ruby Falls)
• Tennessee Aquarium
• Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
• Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
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CHATTANOOGA EATS
• Milk & Honey – Breakfast & brunch café
• Mean Mug Coffeehouse – Coffeehouse & light bites
• Frothy Monkey – Coffeehouse & all-day café
• Public House – American cuisine
• Alleia – Italian cuisine
• Hennen’s – Steak & seafood
Guest access
Guests have full access to their private unit, including the bedroom, bathroom, closet, and designated parking area.
Other things to note
Important safety note: Due to a previous guest-caused fire in Plum Nelly Village, all fires are strictly prohibited. This includes no fire pits, grills, barbecues, smoking, vaping, candles, or open flames of any kind—inside or outside the unit. If you are a smoker, please ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and all cigarette butts are properly disposed of. These rules are in place to protect the property, the surrounding woods, and everyone’s safety. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep this space safe!