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1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin

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Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin

The Foust Cabin is a primitive 1860 era log cabin updated to provide all the amenities of modern age living. The Cabin is ideal for couples or families looking for a unique property close to a variety of area attractions and activities to enjoy year round. Perfect for a weekend getaway to relax and enjoy the wood-burning fireplace.

Three Tennessee State Parks are within 15 minutes of The Cabin: Big Ridge, Cove Lake and Norris Dam are all favorites of ours for their beauty and variety of recreational activities offered by each.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 912952vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Clinton

Located in Clinton, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Norris Lake and Norris Dam State Park, while Museum of Appalachia and Lenoir Museum are cultural highlights. Appalachian Arts Craft Center and Norris Dam Marina are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Clinton, TN

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Arts Craft Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Museum of Appalachia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Appalachian Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Norris Lake - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of Tennessee - 25 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪China Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Sierra Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1860 Era Original Log Cabin In Beautiful East Tennessee - Foust Cabin located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Appalachian Arts Craft Center and Museum of Appalachia. Appalachian Plaza and Norris Commons are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love love love this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd time and it was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cabin

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Peacefully historic cabin in a quiet setting… wonderful cozy stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David & Lynda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Nicely decorated historic cabin. Convenient location. Good ac, comfortable bed, nice porches. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

This little cabin is the perfect cozy getaway. Close to hiking, swimming and more, it was picturesque and peaceful. Would absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Foust Cabin

The cabin was architecturally fascinating, and was spotless, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space and location

My cousin and I rented this property recently for a family visit and it was just perfect! The cabin looks s rustic yet has modern and beautiful upgrades, making this feel like home away from home. We met the owners who are lovely as are their pups, Emmitt and Harper! We can’t wait to return and will make this our go to location for all future east TN visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at this cabin. It is a beautiful property with a gracious hostess. We were in close proximity to the different state parks we wanted to visit. The cabin was clean, cute, and had everything we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2020
Justin: Thank you for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, you are welcome to stay anytime. Thanks again !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic spot!

Cabin was cozy, perfect for 2 people, and well appointed. The hosts were next door and perfectly present when needed, but otherwise unobtrusive. Proximity to great hiking, marvelous fireplace, and a great loft all make this historic spot a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

We chose this property because it was close to the Museum of Appalachia. We enjoyed staying in a place that had so much character as an antique cabin. I would highly recommend it but perhaps mention that the bedroom & restroom were on different floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband. & I spent 2 nights at the Foust cabin & loved it. Historic Log cabin but w modern features- YouTube TV, Alexa ,a/c. Small kitchen w mini frig, full size stove, microwave & keurig. Stone fireplace is beautiful. King bed in loft was comfy. Bathroom is on main floor so middle of the night trips to bathroom requires going downstairs- didn’t bother us but others may want to know. Drank coffee on front porch in rocking chairs & watched a few deer. Owners live in log house on property & couldn’t have been any nicer. We were in area to look for property on Norris Lake & this was a great location for that 15 mins to Stardust & Sequoyah marina area. Right next door to Appalachian Museum- we didn’t visit but will next time.
Foust Cabin
Watching Deer 🦌 out the window
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Cabin Retreat

Lovely cabin in the woods. Next to the wonderful Appalachian Museum in Norris TN. Highly recommended for a quiet and peaceful time just minutes from great fly fishing and Neyland Stadium in Knoxville!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

He was very helpful in organizing my stay for my dad. I appreciate him and his communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience in this cabin that includes everything we needed. Relaxing space to unwind.

Easy and loved the personal touch by the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Comfortable, Charming

This was a charming cabin with all the comforts of home. It is well-maintained, clean, and the furnishings are comfortable. The owners were very friendly and helpful. There was an amazing scent from the plants along the walkway to the door. (Maybe jasmine?) Perfect for our romantic get-away. Norris Dam State Park is just up the road and was a beautiful setting for hiking and exploring. Nice local brewery there, too. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quietnesses and close to everything

We absolutely loved our stay in the cabin. Best ever! Will definitely be going back! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest and Relaxation

This was unbelievable weekend stay. Front porch swinging, rocking and back porch sitting, repeat. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GreAt

We loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early spring get away.

We enjoyed a great relaxing spring vacation. Nice quiet cabin less than a mile from I-75. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary get away!

Very nice cabin with all the comforts of home! Owners were very welcoming but were not at all intrusive. Well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin Getaway!

This is our second time staying at the cabin and we love it there! Bob is a great guy and is just a phone call away if you need him. We will definately be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Rob: Thanks for the kind comments. It’s good to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future. Sincerely, Bob and Robin Sain
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean and heat started not to work last day

I really enjoyed staying at the cabin however the oven wasn’t clean, I had too clean all the plates and cups in the dishwasher they felt sticky. Dust bunnies behind the cabinet in the living room. I have Severe Asthma so this affected me.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2022
Rachel: My apologies, we failed to follow up as closely as we should have after our cleaners. We have talked with them so that we will not see a reoccurrence in the future. I have refunded the cleaning fees as the cabin was not up to the standards we week to achieve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely log cabin

Our Hosts were so kind. Bed was incredibly comfy! Fireplace perfect! Porch to sit and have our morning coffee: excellent. Close to nature walks by the river. Little bit of highway sound but not too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tomica B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You'll love it here!

This cabin has a combination of old and newer. It has the old cabin appearance on the outside as well as some of the inside, but also the 'newer' conveniences we have come to enjoy and depend on (electricity, fridge, inside toilet, etc). We stayed 3 nights in the winter months and we stayed quite comfortable inside. We cooked all our meals at the cabin without any trouble. I am always particular about the shower in a new place.... and I was quite impressed with the water pressure! The owners, Bob and Robin, were very kind and attentive to our needs. We would recommend this property to others and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert and Robin Sain

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Bob and Robin Sain are the owners of the Cabin along with their dogs, cats, birds, and horses. As ‘custodians’ of the Foust cabin we are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of it by minimizing the impact of providing conveniences of modern living for our guests. As we restored each cabin we took steps to ensure the original structural integrity of each cabin was retained as much as we could and still comply with local building codes.

Why they chose this property

The Foust family cabin is unique as it is an artifact of the history of Appalachia that is rapidly disappearing. It has endured the passage of time for over 150 years if not longer. One of our primary goals is to preserve it so it may survive for many years to come. Robin and I view our ownership of this cabin as being temporary custodians until we pass it on to the next generation of owners. We want to use this time to collect as much information as we can about the history and background of the cabin and the families who lived in it.

What makes this property unique

Since we started offering guest accommodations in 2002, we have had hundreds of guests representing a variety of people and reasons for staying with us. The experiences we have gained over the years prompt us to level set our goals, interests, and expectations in order to assist you, as a potential guest, to decide if staying in our of our cabin aligns with our mutual expectations.
We want you, our guest, to understand what we offer:

• We offer safe, comfortable, and quiet accommodations - best suited for couples or small families.

• We seek guests who are looking for a unique place to stay and can appreciate and understand the historical significance of the Cabin.

• Our guests should show respect and care during their stay. This is a very old cabin and cannot be abused or marred as we seek to preserve it for future generations.

Things to consider before making a reservation:

We respect our guest's privacy and do not provide daily services. However, if there is anything our guests need or have questions, we are more than happy to assist.

• We cannot accommodate large group meetings such as wedding parties, family reunions, business meetings, or other large groups.

There are outdoor security cameras on the property. They will not be utilized during your stay unless you request them.

Languages:

English

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