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Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains

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A rural road with a dirt path, surrounded by open fields and a wooden fence.
A wide-open field with a line of trees in the distance and a cloudy sky above.
A two-story building with a porch and a red barn in the background.
A group of horses in a grassy field with a building in the background.
A rural road with cows on the left and a solar panel on the right.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Altamont, TN
  • Place, Carol Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Savage Gulf State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, The Caverns
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains

Private bunkhouse on Fire Scald Creek Ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains!

Conveniently located to several state parks for hiking, kayaking, Spelunking and zip lining! Just a 20 minute scenic drive to The Cavern’s!! Or kick back at the ranch!

We have 600 acres to explore, a fully stocked lake for fishing. Bring your mountain bikes and ride until your hearts content!

The bunkhouse offers a fire pit, gas range, and fully stocked kitchen and laundry room!

Kick back in privacy and enjoy the the serene beauty of Firescald Creek Ranch

Listen to coyotes howl and the fat cattle bawl and watch the horses graze in our beautiful pastures!

Wildlife galore and did I mention we raise the best beef around? Treat yourself to a custom cut tomahawk ribeye! Our beef is 100% natural and absolutely delicious!


Visit The Caverns, historic Beersheba Springs, The Stone Door, The Fiery Gizzard, Foster Falls, Greeter Falls, Cumberland Caverns or Fall Creek Falls All within very close proximity to the ranch!

Or bring your horses and ride at the beautiful Franklin Forest or Badland Horsecamp!

We hope to see y’all soon!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervise your children at all times!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Excessive mess will result in more charges
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Put all wet bath towels in shower. Put wet dish towels in kitchen sink Leave gate remote at the gate We hope you had a great stay!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Do not enter or allow your dogs to enter and pen, paddock or pasture that contains livestock. Do not attempt to touch, feed, or contact livestock!
Garbage is emptied at the end of your stay by our housekeepers. If you accumulate garbage during your stay it is your responsibility to dispose of it.
Do not give gate remote to any other individual. If lost during your stay there is not a replacement. The remote is your only way to enter or exit!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2642810vb
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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Altamont

Located in Altamont, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Black House and Great Stage Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club, or consider a night out at The Caverns. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Altamont, TN

What's nearby

  • Carol Lake - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Gruetli-Laager City Hall - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Savage Gulf State Park - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • The Caverns - 38 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - 42 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greeter Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • Aretha Frankensteins
  • ‪Los Portales - ‬6 min drive
  • Zarzour's Cafe
  • ‪Mary's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic bunkhouse on authentic working ranch in the beautiful Tennessee mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Greeter Falls and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Savage Gulf State Park. Elk River and Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline are also within 20 miles (32 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. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mandy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is something so peaceful about sitting on the covered front porch in a rocking chair watching the cattle and horses. All the animals are so friendly and the host Amy treats you like family! We were able to ride the horses, there is a stocked pond to fish, hot tub to soak in after your ride and a fire pit at night. The fresh cut to order beef steaks were amazing and perfect for the on-site grill! Will definitely be back! Thank you so much for the beat weekend getaway!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property, gentle, friendly animals, and a hot tub. Will come again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic rustic home and ranch. Beautiful scenery. Authentically decorated roomie Jacuzzi. Comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Firescald Creek Ranch was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The setting itself is absolutely beautiful. The hospitality was truly exceptional. It’s clear that a great deal of care and effort goes into making each guest’s experience special, and that did not go unnoticed. Everything exceeded expectations. The ranch provided the perfect backdrop for some very special moments, and it’s a place we’ll always associate with great memories, gratitude, and joy.I would highly recommend Firescald Creek Ranch to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with genuine hospitality and a truly unique experience. We’re incredibly thankful for our time there and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camry P.

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

Stunning property with the coziest rustic cabin!!

Amy is an amazing host. She really goes above and beyond to ensure a wonderful experience at a gorgeous ranch. The cabin was spotless and perfect for a cold winter night. We were snug and comfortable our whole stay. Amy was very responsive and overall the experience was fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Thank you so much Camry!
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgie M.

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

Beautiful scenery

Loved the views, very quiet. Just as described but could use a good cleaning, a lot of cobwebs and even though it's in the middle of nowhere maybe add some curtains in the bathroom so if guests want to feel private that can choose to, a working ranch says their are people working that ranch somewhere on the property. All in all was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Wow, a one star review for a gorgeous, private ranch stay? Sorry if a cobweb may offend you but the bunkhouse is definitely clean. I didn’t see any mention of the condition of the kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, etc as they are very well maintained. But yes, we are in the middle of nowhere And have LOTS of insects. So that means we have lots of spiders. We also raise all natural beef and fruit right outside the bunkhouse and we do not use pesticides. I fry your review is unjustified and ridiculous. If you want to stay in a sterile environment I suggest a hotel in a city not a RUSTIC bunkhouse on a working ranch. I’m not quite able to decipher what your opinion of that was. We hope all your future travels are cobweb free.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay! The place is beautiful and very clean. One of her dogs was on the porch as I arrived. He’s the cutest welcoming committee! I was able to drive a short distance to hike to waterfalls and then return to soak in the hot tub. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the ranch for 3 nights, Friday-Monday. The cabin was perfect for our family. The beds were comfortable and the windows air conditioners maintained a comfortable temperature for the duration of our stay. There was a surprise hot tub outside that I did not see anything on it in the listing. This was perfect for us each night to just relax for a bit before laying down. My wife and daughter enjoyed a bit of time with the horses, and the security system for the property, the dog, even came to say goodbye to us Monday morning while we packed. Overall, we would highly recommend staying at the property. Though it is a bit of a drive, the sights and lack of any city noise seriously make up for it. Thank you, Amy, for helping to make our vacation one to remember.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Fun Farm!

Was fun to see horses roaming (who apparently even like to lick cars! Ha!) and to also see the beautiful cattle in the field.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay. My children loved the different dogs that came to visit daily.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Peace and comfy

Home away from home. Enjoyed our stay. Main purpose was the location to all the hiking trails. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022
Great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

Such a cool property!

We had a blast! Perfect central location to excellent hiking and the Caverns concert venue. We absolutely loved it! Will definitely stay again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Great stay

This place was perfect for our overnight trip! It is scenic and cozy and we had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful!!!! Very relaxing and peaceful property with horses and cattle grazing. They offer steaks from their ranch and there is a charcoal grill to cook on. Plenty of dishes and condiments. Had coffee and keurig. The washer and dryer was an added bonus. Definitely will be staying in the future. We have t-mobile cell phone service and used adapter to stream Netflix and YouTube on tv in living room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin I.

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

Let me show you my Tennessee

I am a resident of Tennessee and my girlfriend lived in Northern California. The setting was absolutely awesome. Great experience!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James A.

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

Weekend getaway

We had such a fun stay at the farm. The house and amenities were a bit dated (no internet and we never did figure out how to get the TV to work), but nothing that would keep us from staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb, 2022
Sorry you found us to be “Dated”. As stated in the description, the bunkhouse is rustic. The tv and DVD player operate the same as any others. We strive to keep the bunkhouse clean and simple. Thanks for staying with us
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Amy Victoria

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Hello y’all! I’m Amy Mitchell! I was born and raised right here in middle Tennessee and I’m a third generation rancher.

My family and I raise beef cattle and sell prime, natural beef. I grew up horseback and started training for the public at 18.

My husband Jason and I married in 1997 and we slowly began developing our Quarter horse breeding program shortly after.
We raised, trained and showed for several years earning State and World Titles.

We have a beautiful daughter, Prairie. She is already a very talented young horseman and has numerous accolades to her name at just 16.

While we have always raised cattle we decided to expand our program and purchased the ranch five years ago from my father who literally built the ranch nearly 35 years ago.

We are truly blessed to be able to live the ranching life despite the difficulties that come with it and invite you to get a taste of the authentic ranch experience for yourself!

Why they chose this property

I would love to share with you the beauty of a true ranching experience. Whether you just want a private getaway, or want to come learn the ropes of ranching we can help you out! We even offer horseback riding and lessons. I enjoy educating people about ranching and livestock!

What makes this property unique

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and come experience the tranquility of our mountain top ranch!
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