Summary:
4 bedroom, 3 bath hand-hewn cabin in a hardwood forest. Minutes from Franklin and Leipers Fork. Surrounded by Nature. Large wrap-around porch has old-time rocking chairs. Outside hottub ($50 set-up) has amazing views. Hiking trails start outside your door. Walk down hill to Lake Gratitude fro fishing and paddling. Organic farm tours with animals! Stone circle is a walk away.
THE BASE PRICE IS FOR SIX (6) PERSONS. There is a $40/person/night additional charge for the number of persons over six.
The Space:
The Log House is a quaint and charming cabin located in the Big East Fork Valley nature preserve. The house holds two large bedrooms upstairs (both with private bathrooms) and two bedrooms downstairs with a shared bathroom. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are on the ground floor. Outside, there is a gorgeous old wraparound porch with rockers and a beautiful view of the woods.
Guest Access:
There are several ways to get wet in Big East Fork Valley.
All registered guest may visit Lake Gratitude and, by appointment, use watercraft provided by staff of CSS. They have canoes, kayak, paddleboards, paddle boats, oars, lifejackets, and even bicycles. Please make an appointment with them for entry and obtaining equipment. Support their mission of stewardship education and help preserve the natural treasures of this gorgeous valley and similar ones near your own community.
For those hankering for an authentic country experience, we have four 300 gallon mobile stock tank pools which can be filled with sweet (or even sulphurous) spring water. Pools can be set up at any property (aaah the fun!) as well as at the Overlook or a private pasture/forest clearing (aaah the romance!).
The Big East Fork Valley is a unique watershed and there are several unique areas for dipping in the natural waters of our Creek. Love Shack Falls runs best after a good rain. A short steep trail begins at mi 2.4 SE. The upstream dipping hole is located along the Upper Creek Trail behind the Retreat (mi 0.2 S) and the downstream dipping hole is a short walk from the bicyclist parking lot (mi 0.1 S). Several sparse rocky beaches for sunning and catching crawfish, small fish, and other creek critter lie along the creek. Poisonous critters (water moccassins, cottonmouths, bees and wasps) and obnoxious plants (poison ivy, thorny, greenbriars) are present so do take necessary percautions. Thin rocky beaches are McPherson Beach (mi 1.9 N), Flatrock Beach (mi 2.0 N), Hemp Beach (mi 2.4 N), and LeeAnnes Beach (mi 3.0). Walking along the creek is a very special experience for a couple or the entire family. Bring your creek shoes!
The Neighborhood:
There is bicycle and walking access onto the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway within a mile. This lodging is near Lake Gratitude Natural Area, which lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. We are 20 miles from downtown Nashville and 8 miles from historic Franklin and light years away from the stress of city life. The Cabin is part of a 1400-acre Conservation easement and features a 6-acre lake, hiking trails, and a live music venue. Enjoy biking, hiking, canoeing, massage and more! Nearby Big East Fork Farms downstream provides organic produce.
Getting Around:
Uber and Lyft operates here, but a personal or rental car is recommended.
Other Things to Note:
The price quoted is for Lodging only. Events and/or Parties are NOT permitted. The internet is via celluar wifi hotspot. Although it is unlimited, it is not fast.
Interaction with Guests:
The Log House sits at the top of a small hill outside Leiper's Fork. Big East Fork Retreat is close by and always looking for new friends! We generally leave our guests alone, but may visit at appropriate time to say hello.
