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Step back into time with this 1850's historic house

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A house with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a front yard with a stone pathway.
A dining area with a large wooden table, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A wooden-paneled room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a pool table, and a billiards table.
A cozy bar area with a pool table, leather chairs, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A serene garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Pittsburg, TN
  • Place, Kimball Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, South Pittsburg Municipal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Step back into time with this 1850's historic house

This beautiful home was once host to historical figures, wealthy families and dashing parties. Four bedroom, two bath, library/bar, large living room with baby grand piano and pool table, elegant foyer, large dining room and commercial kitchen. Her history is as grand as she is. Explore our 136 acres of private hiking trails or just relax in front of our outdoor chimney while you grill some dinner. We have the perfect space for a game of touch football or just let the kids run free. Relax or practice yoga next to our meditation pond or in our orchard gardens. Have your family meet in the middle. Our location is perfect for families spread out from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville and Knoxville. It’s also perfect for groups who want to golf. We are located seven minutes from Sweetens Cove golf course and 25 minutes from Suwanee golf course.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Please make sure to clean up after your pet!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Quiet times as to not disrupt the neighbors at 11;00 am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2480117vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kimball

Located in South Pittsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Guntersville Lake and Tennessee River. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, ecotours and mountain biking.
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South Pittsburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Kimball Park - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • South Pittsburg Municipal Park - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tennessee River - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • South Pittsburg City Hall - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • South Pittsburg Heritage Museum - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Step back into time with this 1850's historic house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Step back into time with this 1850's historic house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Step back into time with this 1850's historic house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Step back into time with this 1850's historic house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Step back into time with this 1850's historic house located?

This family-friendly South Pittsburg holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kimball Park, Guntersville Lake and Tennessee River. South Pittsburg Municipal Park and The Princess Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great. Host was very helpful also.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rocky F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful property with lots of history. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved all the space in the house. It let 3 generations and 7 people spread out when needed but also be able to gather when wanted. Loved the chickens that came to visit!! Host response to questions and concerns was immediate.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and beautiful. It was a blast from the past with modern amenities. Overall, it was great from check-in to check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We really appreciate your feedback. Hope you had a wonderful golf trip and we hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great old house!

This was a great home base for use while in town visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

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

Perfect for a golf course stay

We went to play sweetens cove golf course and needed a place to stay for 1 night. Sarah was so friendly and the house was unique with plenty of beds and space to hang out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori A.

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

Beautiful historic home and grounds

Great friends that don’t get to see each other often had a last minute idea to get together and catch up. This property was perfect for that. We grilled, played corn hole, visited and had a superb visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
We are so sorry you didn't have a five star experience considering the complecations of your last minute booking. I hope we can meet your exectations in the future. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Unique place to stay with plenty of parking

Lots of history with this house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay!!!

This was an excellent stay! Our group had such a wonderful time. Very spacious and accommodating and a very enjoyable place to stay. The host was wonderful and very friendly. Highly recommended to all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Rustic charm

Great location for Sweetens Cove. We stayed for a golf trip. Hosts were excellent and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gracie F.

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

Mountains

We enjoyed our stay. the area is beautiful. House is large and takes you back in history. The History of the grounds is amazing and the room with books and artifacts was enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2024
We are so glad you chose to stay with us! Hope we see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Taste of History

When we reserved this house we had no idea the History and age related to the house, Complete Joy to stay in, Thank You !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Charming oasis

We had a great time on this beautiful property and enjoying the beautiful house, ample land, and general space for a large group. The owners were amazing and accommodating. I would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Great stay for Sweetens Cove

We had a group of guys coming to play golf at Sweetens Cove (8 minutes away) and play some cards the rest of the time. Very laid back and easy to get to. Plenty of beds. Host is incredibly nice and very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great historical house

Had a softball tournament and we stayed in the beautiful house. Read up on the history of it and was amazed. Place was a lot bigger than it looked from the outside.. The stay was amazing and communication was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for joining us and we hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary J.

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

Beautiful house and great people!

We had a group of 13 friends from across the country stay here for a night while traveling for a wedding. The house was well kept, and the owners gave us a tour and explained the history of the house. Everyone in our group loved how unique the house was. The owners were super responsive with every question we had. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Really neat getaway

We stayed here with our kids and Mother for our weekend elopement service and it turned out perfect. The kids loved the living room with pool table and fireplace the dining room with large vintage dinner table to seat 12 was amazing. The outdoor area made the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. Made s’mores by the fireplace and plenty of room to play spike ball. As we were leaving the kids asked if we could make this place a yearly tradition!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2022
Thank you! You guys were a pleasure and welcome back anytime! We'll hold it for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasha C.

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

Interesting historical house

We stayed at the house with a couple other families for a 9U football tournament. Our hosts were amazing and very helpful throughout our stay. We had a small plumbing issue that they took care of immediately. The house and property had so much history. We all were accommodated comfortably and the kids had a blast exploring the house. If we’re ever in the area again, we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2022
Thank you for your kind review. It was great meeting you and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

One of our best stays yet!

We had a group of 11 fishermen and 6 tournament bass boats. We were initially just happy to find a rental that would accommodate a group of this size. What we ended up with was one of the most fantastic and friendly weeks ever! The house rustic on the outside and is beautiful on the inside. We knew we would need a few air mattresses but the 8 beds were wonderful! Tab and Sarah were wonderful people and shared a great deal of history on the home and property. It was truly amazing. The large ballroom barn was awesome and a great place to hang out as well. Tab even took a few of our braver fellows to a haunted cabin! The beauty and history of this property is unparalleled and the hosts are simply amazing people. We have found our destination in South Pittsburg and will be booking with Tab and Sarah the next time we travel to Nickajack lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Candice V.

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

Character…. But....

This VRBO was not as advertised. -We came to the house at check in time and still had not received any entry instructions and we needed to call to find out if we could enter -The bathroom has two doors and no locks on either door (difficult to have any privacy) -There was no drinkable water on site at all and we needed to boil water to get clean water for coffee and breakfast (thankfully we did get water Sunday afternoon) -The patio was full of tall weeds it looked terrible and there was no fire wood other than someone else’s previous half burnt pieces of wood. -only a couple of patio chairs by the fire pit area so we could not sit outside based on the guests. -The front door handle was broken and falling off -two burners on the stove wouldn’t lite (sparkers did not work) and the other side would keep going for 5 minutes no matter what we did until we unplugged the stove. So many little things… like wasp nests at the piano door and lights fixtures with only 1 bulb working in rooms … to broken glass on the floor in kitchen which was found in a foot, front patio furniture covered in cobwebs and dirt which we needed to clean before we could use. It basically felt like they were not prepared for us to be in their place. Not at all worth what we spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
We’ve been expecting this review since the guest insinuated she would write us a bad review if we didn’t give her a refund. I forwarded her threat to our cleaning staff and they said it was all exaggerated and not true. We decided not to succumb to her extortion.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend

Lots of history
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Cool historical place

If your looking for an off the beaten path get-away this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

There are not 12 beds.

Great property for a trip to Sweetens, but there are not 12 beds in the home. 4 guys in our group had to find a hotel for the 2 nights we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

The property manager was excellent he was very concerned about us being ok

It was a nice place we enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Fantastic house

We had a group of 12 guys getting away on a golf trip to Sweetens Cove. The house was bigger than expected and super comfortable. The kitchen serviced everything we needed and the outdoor space was amazing. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay and will definitely be booking again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Your host

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We are a small family owned business that lives behind the property. Our business was in Ketchikan Alaska in the summers and our winter home was Tennessee until Covid hit and rocked our world, along with everyone else's. We had purchased the old farm next door before Covid hit and were told it was a tear down. Well, with lots of additional time due to the shutdown of Alaska tourism, we decided to bring the old home back to her former glory. It's been a labor of love and we are proud of her transformation.

What makes this property unique

We've also got 136 acres of private hiking trails and offer guided ATV tours on the property. We also offer a unique mountain breakfast for an additional charge.

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