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Cozy Private Studio- Private Entrance
Enjoy a private studio featuring a comfy full bed with plush linens, Temperpedic pillow and blackout curtains. You have your own private bathroom and private entrance with 24/7 keypad entry. Enjoy a workspace with fast WiFi, microwave, fridge & free snacks. Right across the street from ETSU. You'll love being a mere 1 minute drive/5 minute walk from Timber! upscale dining and Tennessee Hills Brewstillery. A lovely walk to downtown Johnson City via the Historic Tree Streets’ tree-lined streets.

Our mountain sanctuary
Come relax and play in the great outdoors. Our area is abundant with lakes, rivers, waterfalls and hiking (the Appalachian trail is just a mile away). Our rustic cabin is built from 1875 hand hewn logs and is located on Spivey Creek in Unicoi County Tennessee. The towns of Erwin TN and Burnsville NC are just down the mountain for shopping convenience. For the arts, entertainment and airport convenience Asheville NC and Johnson City TN are less than an hour away. Come stay in our lovely cabin.

Cabin w/Mountain & Sunset Views One Bedroom & Loft
Cabin/Tiny Home. Relax & enjoy amazing mtn. views, 200 acres of trails, woods, pastures, farm, & fields. HURRICANE HELENE: TRAILS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE NOW DUE TO HELENE. Our trails & woods have been ravaged with 100's of trees down. Many trails are still not cleared. Our 1.5 mile upper ridge trail loop and one river trail are now open. Pastures and fields are mostly cleared and all areas around the cottage are completely cleared with amazing long range views of fields and mountains.

Ruby's Rest
NO CLEANING FEES. NO TO DO LISTS BEFORE CHECKING OUT. NO PET FEES. Cozy, private one room cottage (with bathroom), run by a loving, easy-going, non-judging family. Cottage measures 12' x 24' (total of 288sq. feet). Very relaxed environment. Flat rate of $50.00. UPDATE: Deck is now enclosed with old window panes. Super cozy. Has a sink with hot/old water, a hot plate, large toaster oven, and utensils. I am am still putting finishing touches on it, but available for use. Pictures soon.

1955 Restored Vintage Aljoa Camper "Nellie Belle"
Blackberry Blossom Farm is often referred to as " A magical place, BEST Airbnb we've ever been to!" The Nellie Belle vintage 1955 Aljoa Camper overlooking the Unaka Mts. is cute as a button! Bathroom accommodations are at our super clean Campground Bathhouse, located beside the Nellie Belle camper. Vintage decorated, clean, 1 comfortable full foam mattress bed, outdoor kitchenette on covered deck, dining table, chairs, fire pit. 100 acre farm, cool, clean air and gorgeous mountain view.

A Tiny Retreat near Tri-Cities
This Tiny Retreat is near everything, making it easy to plan your visit. One mile away from Tri-Cities Airport and a short drive to Bristol, Johnson City, & Kingsport. You’ll love having your own space in the scenic country area, while still being centrally located near all the things the area has to offer: Bristol Motor Speedway, Hard Rock & Bristol Casino, ETSU, Eastman, Boone Lake, South Holston River & more. Checkout “T&S’s Guidebook - East Tennessee” for our local recommendations!

Mountain Shack with friendly animals and a view!
Hey Y'all!, we are offering a small shack (which was scheduled to be a portion our Boy Barn). It's 10x12 feet, furnished with a daybed with two twin mattresses. There is a retro DVD TV, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and hot plate. Up our driveway and behind our home, you have use of an outdoor half bath and internet access. Behind the shack you have a private bonfire, hammock deck, a composting toilet and a covered area with a clay grill in an outdoor cooking area.

Peaceful Farmstay | Wine, Views & Friendly Animals
Ever have a moment where you just stop and breathe it all in? That’s what this hillside farm is for...peaceful mountain views, sunsets from the summer kitchen, and the quiet joy of farm life. Wake to foggy hills and coffee, end your day with wine by the fire. With pigs, birds, a big fluffy farm dog, and space to just be... this is the reset you didn’t know you needed. Perfect for a romantic escape, girls trip, or a cozy family retreat... where stars shine, and life slows down.

Scott Hill Cabin #2
This is our second cabin built by hand. It has a kitchen with a stove, mini fridge, microwave and coffee pot. It also has basic cooking necessities. The cabin has a full size bed. The restroom has a sink and stand up shower. We will provide towels and linens. Despite the listing saying 2 beds, it is in fact, 1 double bed. Sorry for the listing mistake. We allow pets, but ask for prior knowledge. We are just minutes from 2 separate trailheads to the Appalachian Trail.

Luxury Tiny “Hobbit House” with Big Mountain View
At a mere 200 sq feet, our luxury tiny house makes the most of it’s space. You’ll find a nice size kitchen, washer/dryer combo, closet, queen bed, full size utilities, and a unique shower/Japanese soaking tub combo! Beautiful views of sunrises, hump mountain, banner elk, and beech mountain. The kitchen & living area features tall ceilings but *please note* the bathroom and closet ceiling height is shortened to about 6 ft to make room for the loft bedroom above.

Fishing Cottage on Watauga river with hottub
Enjoy the lovely setting of this rustic and romantic spot in nature. Our fishing cottage is located on our 40 acres farm with 800 ft of Watauga riverfront access. Paved driveways to cottage and river. Home is recently renovated with all new furniture, beds, appliances and more. Linens, paper products, and toiletries provided. Everything you need to enjoy a fishing trip or romantic getaway. This home is on a working farm. Expect contact with animals.

Cottage at Mulberry
Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Close to downtown Elizabethton, the covered bridge, Tweetsie Trail and walking distance to river. Beautiful level lot with fire pit in a quiet neighborhood. Small newly renovated home. Cozy and cottage like. New furnishings throughout. 1 bedroom and 1 makeup room or workspace with desk and makeup mirror. Pets are allowed, limit 1 dog or cat. $50 PET FEE PER PET.
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