Welcome to the home page for Hillside Retreat in Middle Tennessee
This is a No Smoking property.
Looking for a quiet retreat away from the city sounds and lights? Our Cape-Cod style house which sleeps 11-12 is on a small family farm, situated on a hillside with lovely views of the fields and valley below. We are surrounded by woods on a paved road on the Three-Rivers Quilt Trail. Also nearby you will find Kentucky Lake recreation area and Johnsonville State Historic Area.
This home is in Middle Tennessee close to Loretta Lynn's ranch and NALTC (North American Lineman's Training Center). It is one hour west of Nashville, 45 minutes from Camden, and 45 minutes from Clarksville.
We are two miles from the city of McEwen, where the world-famous St. Patrick's Irish Picnic has been held for the past 170 years!! the oldest running outdoor barbecue picnic celebration in the country which takes place once per year the last weekend in July.
As mentioned earlier, NATLC - the home is located just 5 miles from North American Lineman's Training Center, in McEwen, TN. This makes it a convenient location for families attending a student's graduation. Small gatherings are permitted for this event. We have hosted several families for a family member’s graduation in the past.
There are other things of interest nearby, a few are listed below:
Loretta Lynn Ranch - Jeep Jam, Motocross, Trail Jam and concerts among their annual spring-through-fall calendar. See full listing of events here:
https://www.lorettalynnranch.net/events/
Natchez Trace State Park
Johnsonville State Historic Area
Montgomery Bell State Park
Harpeth River & Kingston Springs canoeing, kayaking, and tubing
Historic Dickson shops & train museum
Kentucky Lake (boating & fishing & local concerts)
Jackson, TN, home of Casey Jones Railroad Museum
Nashville (countless spots to take in!) – examples are Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Theater
Historic Franklin TN
Dunbar Caves, Clarksville
Gaylord Resort in Nashville (a wonderful day trip – and gorgeous facility to explore).
There is nature all around and includes wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, and great birdwatching. You will hear frogs in the evening in our small pond behind the house, which we keep gated, but you are welcome to explore. We also have three Mediterranean donkeys in the field below, who love visits and being petted or brushed, also in another gated field.
Area Notes: As stated above, we are nestled in a rural, wooded area, on a small farm. Be aware there are wildlife and insects all around. While we work hard to keep the insects outside (we conduct quarterly treatments), you may from time to time, see insects inside the home. This is to be expected due to our location. If you book with us, and then experience inside insects, you may contact us to come and spray during your visit. We adhere strictly to the VRBO cancelation policy which you can find on the reservations page.
NUMBER OF GUESTS
Bookings for this property include up to four people at no additional charge. Over four people will require a small additional charge per additional person. See the booking page for details. We welcome large families but do need to know ahead of time the actual number of visitors so we can provide guests with necessary linens and other amenities.
STAIRS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Please be aware that this property has several steps, both inside and outside. This is a two-story home with a staircase, plus there are also a number of single steps up or down throughout the house. This property is not considered handicap friendly, especially for those requiring wheelchair access. Please be aware before booking. If still wish to book with us you may contact owners ahead of time to offer assistance as needed.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Please NOTE that there are two master bedrooms, plus one bedroom with 3 full-sized beds, plus one twin bed in the bonus room. If bringing more than 7 people, the 3 full-sized would need to be shared. We can accommodate 7 people comfortably, and larger families with children will need to double-up. This property can accommodate as many as 11 or 12 provided that some space sharing occurs.
Please be honest about the total number of guests you are traveling with so we can provide necessary linens for your stay.
CHILD SAFETY
Children should be accompanied when going on hikes in our woods or livestock pen. No wading in pond. No dogs permitted in livestock pen. Petting donkeys and feeding carrots to them is permitted with parental guidance.
PETS
Dogs permitted (up to two) and there is a pet deposit billed at one flat-rate per stay ($150),. If there are no damages or severe cleanup needs incurred from pet(s) during your stay, guests will receive a $100 refund after checkout. The yard is not currently fenced so leashes are suggested when outdoors. If you require an indoor crate for your pet, or anything else, please message owners for availability.
Please note: when traveling with pets there is no longer a checkbox to notify owners about your dog(s), so you will need to message owners after you complete your booking. Pet fee/deposit will be bill separately and payment made prior to arrival.
NOTE: There is no fee for Service Dogs, but we do request notification ahead of time so we can be sure to provide you with necessities for your faithful helper.
