Romantic Glamour Camping Cabin near waterfall hikes (on 145 acres)
About the property
- Cabin45 sqft
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
Comfy Double Bed, Studio, Sleeps 2-3, Off Grid Glamping Cabin with Pampering
Nestled in the trees on stilts, this romantic get-away is located on 145 acres with onsite hiking and fishing. Close to many waterfall trails, lakes and rivers. De-connect and enjoy mother nature. Farm office nearby for artisan pizzas, fresh baked breads and other farm goodies (delivered to cabin!). No running water - rain water collection system for non potable water. Purified drinking water provided in cabin. LED lighting, adjacent composting privy, outside solar camp bag shower. Firepit, hammock and more! This off grid rustic Glamping (glamour camping) cabin was built with recycled materials for my sister and I to camp out in on our 145 acre property and folks starting calling wanting to rent it so we did and Cowgirl Cabin has proven to be very popular! Romantic ambiance with comfy double bed with all natural linens, local goat milk soaps and robes. Campfire grill set + charcoal grill and indoors wood heat stove for cooler nights. Lantern lighting (no electricity).
Make it pretty for the cowgirls and cowboys will follow!
Open seasonally end April to early November.
If you want to bring the kids contact us for info! Cot & sleeping bag rentals available . ($10/person/night extra fee for 3rd or 4th guest).
A truly unique camping experience with lots of country pampering. Welcome basket with homemade cookies and chocolates and organic coffee.
Owner
Ilaeka Villa
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english, french
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 17, 2018
About Ilaeka Villa
My parents retired to TN in the 1980s and I returned to the family farm in 2005 after living abroad in Paris for 15+ years. I currently live in the onsite 1800s farmhouse office with my father "Papa Phil" who cooks for our guests. We have two upscale vacation cottages and one glamping cabin on the 145 acre property. My sister and I co-own this cottage and I am the property manager.
Ilaeka Villa purchased this Cabin in 2016
Why Ilaeka Villa chose Grandview
This cabin was built as a get away for my sister and I (photo) to have a getaway to go to and word got out and folks wanted to rent it! A great place to deconnect on a beautiful 145 acre property which is about half in forest and half in pastureland.
What makes this Cabin unique
Off-grid camping adventure! With pampering! Papa Phil's yummy catering w/delivery available. Lots of extras to making your camping fun and carefree. Onsite hiking trails and spring fed fishing pond. Surrounded by the Cumberland Trail System and many waterfall hikes within a short distance including the beautiful Piney Waterfalls hike just two miles from your cabin!
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 11 double
- Comfy double bed in a one room cabin with wood heat stove. Cots and sleeping bags available for rent if you want to bring a 3rd or 4th guest.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, shower
- Outdoor composting toilet outhouse. Outdoor solar shower station.
Location Type
- Mountain ViewMountain Pasture Farm View
- Rural
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
Meals
- Catering available
General
- Linens ProvidedAll natural cotton linens and bedding provided.
- ParkingPark up in back of the cabin. Easy access.
- Towels ProvidedTowels and robes and goat milk soaps provided.
- Wood StoveWood heating stove in cabin (wood provided).
Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry ItemsSome basics provided like condiments, herbs, etc.
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- BooksCowgirl oriented and outdoor cookbooks and some magazines.
- GamesCards, jacks, dominoes etc
- ToysOle timey toys and cards.
Outside
- Deck / PatioFront deck off cabin with adirondak chairs and table for two
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal grill as well as campfire grill provided.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Onsite Services
- Concierge
Attractions
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- outlet shopping
- antiquing
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- bird watching
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- laundromat
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- swimming
Notes
- Great star gazing at night, campfire talks, fabulous view from the bed of cabin. Cozy and romantic furnishings. Optional catering by Papa Phil (artisan pizzas, homemade breads and jams, farm goodies). Local roasted organic coffee, welcome basket with homemade cookies, chocolates and goat milk soaps . No electricity or running water (drinking water provided & rain water system for outdoor shower).
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
10 Reviews
Latest reviews
Loved it!! Wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for better way to celebrate our Anniversary.
Beautiful cabin, wonderful hospitality and Papa Phil’s food was Amazing! Can’t wait to return.
Truly got away from it all!
We were going to go camping but I really did not want to truly "rough it"...the Cowgirl Cabin has a lovely bed and deck, all the amenities you could need for an upscale outdoorsy weekend, or longer! We enjoyed a campfire each night and the sounds of the woods and trains in the distance. Ilakea is a gracious host and her father makes a wonderful pizza and OH THE BISCUITS, you must try them! We will go back as soon as we can. I didn't miss a thing...(tv, air condtioning, etc.)
We hiked the trails on the grounds and hung around the fishing pond a bit. It was early September, the weather could not have been nicer. The thing I loved the most was the quiet. Just so quiet. I read my book and enjoyed my dogs and the views most of the time. We did grill steaks one night and my boyfriend took a short drive to go visit a nearby waterfall.
The hosts provide a lot of directions on where to go nearby (i never left the property the whole weekend) and how to use the rain water supply for showering , etc. Outdoor showering and outdoor privy are part of the adventure!
We purchased some lovely soaps and preserves for gifts at the front porch store on our way out.
Highly recommend for people who love the outdoors but maybe aren't totally into roughing it anymore, like me!
:)
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. You summed up the Cowgirl Glamping experience perfectly - camping with pampering! Lots of waterfall hikes and country adventures in our area but a lot of our guests end up relaxing at the cabin like you did. I'll let Papa Phil (my 86 year old father) know how much you enjoyed his country cooking with delivery to the cabin... You all were great guests and we so enjoyed having you here and look forward to your next visit!
Incredible
We stayed at the cowgirl for the eclipse (Aug 20-22). Let me start by saying this cabin absolutely has everything you may need for a "glamping" experience! Every detail of the cabin, shower, and privy are well thought out. You will find so many personal touches and treats to make you feel welcome! The owners of the property are super sweet and offered to help us with any questions or concerns that we could have. There is a porch shop at the office that offers homeade jams, honey, soaps, and more. We were able to explore the hiking trails on the property and the fishing pond too. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Thank you! Loved having you all here. Look forward to your next visit and maybe you can get some of Papa's cooking with delivery to the cabin next time! Thanks for visiting!
CITY GIRL CAMPS AND SURVIVES!!!
Country guy meets city girl and to meet in the middle they GLAMP!! Ever experience a night without power? You survived? Well - this is so much better!! Totally in love with the comfy bed and down comforter. Beautiful meadow and rain drops on a tin covered roof meld for a wonderful morning! Add a toasty wood burning stove, glorious bluberry muffins, homemade butter and freshly squeeze orange juice and you begin to wish every day could be just like this!! Love the dutch door view while taking a potty squat! Sunshine warmed water is your shower and birds are your radio! Visit the local establishments and you might consider moving! Super sweet owner! Cannot wait to return!
Thank you! Thank you! So glad we have another city girl converted to a country adventure! It does add to the magic when one of Papa Phil's picnic breakfasts or artisan pizzas are delivered to your cabin door! Looking forward to seeing you all again! Cowgirl is open seasonally from mid-April to mid-November so hope to see you next spring! If you want to come this winter, why not try a stay in our fully equipped country cottages (208199 and 191274).
Perfect!
This place was perfect!!! The only thing we hated was having to leave! Two days was only enough time to know we will be back! Everything was perfect and the owners were awesome! I will discourage anyone from booking this place so that we can have more dates available to book for ourselves. LOL!!! Couples that tent camp will fall in love with this place! Great place to go off the grid and reconnect!!
So glad you all had fun and looking forward to your next visit! Something nice about camping with a bed and a few extra trimmings! Cowgirl seems to be a hit with all and everyone comments how much they unwind and dis-connect from stress there... getting back to basics with a little country pampering thrown in!
Cowgirl couldn't have been better!
This cabin was an absolute perfect retreat. Privacy, peace and quiet. Scenery was beautiful. Welcome basket was a nice touch. Even in summer heat the cabin was comfortable at night. This place is a keeper. The owners are priceless!
So glad you enjoyed your summer getaway in what truly was one of our hottest weeks! While it is true that Cowgirl is super popular in cooler months like spring, early summer and fall, we have had more and more staying with us in the heat of summer and finding it an enjoyable experience... nights cool off on the Plateau normally and days are spent finding nearby lakes, rivers and waterfalls to swim in and cool off in... So we guess summer is turning into a popular stay too! Hope to see you back soon! (Papa's welcome baskets including his homemade cookies are always a hit!) See you on down the road!
Location
Near many hiking trails of the Cumberland Trail System including Piney Waterfalls State Area, Stinging Fork Falls, Ozone Falls, Black and Brady Mountain and more! Close to Watts Bar Lake with fishing, boating and swimming. Near Piney River and Whites Creek. Great local theatre in Crossville at Cumberland Playhouse. Wineries, antique shopping. One hour from Chattanooga or Knoxville or Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
No cleaning fees. This is an off-grid one room cabin with outdoor shower and outdoor privy. Romantic adventure! Your major credit card information must be left on file with our office as security. Welcome baskets with homemade cookies, organic coffee and chocolates included.