This place is great! We stumbled upon Highland Rim while looking for retirement property one…read moreweekend. We ran into the owners at a nearby "C- Store" and struck up a conversation about what was available in the area. Before long they invited us back to their place, showed us all around the development and we wound up having a beer and burgers with them that evening. Had such a good time that we booked a 4 day "reunion" with old friends a couple months later and simply loved it. We fished, hiked, cooked out and explored Fall Creek Falls, Cumberland Caverns and just poked around the rim. It was a very relaxing way to reconnect with old friends. The condos are spacious, well decorated, extremely comfortable and practically soundproof. Our next generation of young adults partied just one unit over and we heard nothing at all. It was one of the most relaxing weekends we've had in recent memory. And The whole experience was fast, friendly and "contactless". We paid online, got our key texted to a smart phone, drove straight to the resort and didn't breathe on anyone outside our own party all weekend. If you're looking for glitzy restaurants or loud night life, stay in Nashville. This is a "Bring Your Own....." kind of place. But if you want to reconnect with nature, while sleeping in a real bed, with fireplaces, nice kitchens, patios overlooking the water and all he comforts of home, then you'll love it.

One of the most enjoyable cabin rental weekends ever. This is a gorgeous 45 acre working horse farm…read morewith 5 one or two bedroom cabins. Fully equipped, dog-friendly venue close to Fall Creek Falls State Park. Inn keepers and their pups are a joy. I'm sitting on the deck of my cabin chilling and watching ten thousand fireflies light up the night. We'll be back soon!

From the owner: Firefly Acres is centrally located in Middle Tennessee, offering five clean and comfortable rental…read morecabins, a beautiful special events Pavilion with stack stone fireplace and board certified commercial kitchen, horse training and horse training clinics. We host weddings, birthday parties, church groups, business meetings and teambuilding, horse clinics, and horse lessons. Our cabins are located between five stellar parks including Fall Creek Falls, Burgess Falls, Rock Island State Park, The Virgin Falls, and Cummins Falls. Our 45 acres offers hiking trails and a campfire pit. One of our cabins has a private hot tub and three are pet friendly. Come and visit our beautiful serene horse farm, you won't be disappointed!

Enjoyed a visit to Little Tail Farms and spent one night in their tiny house. Enjoyed time with…read morethe pigs, goats, baby goats, lama, sheep, chicken, roosters, dogs, cats, Pyrenees Puppies, Highland cows and babies. The owners are great! They let you take one on one time with the goats, pigs, and sheep. The highland cows are great too and they give you plenty of treats to feed the animals. Close to Falls Creek Falls, but also far enough to feel like you can disconnect and enjoy.

What a dream trip to the country!…read more Firstly - Laurie and David are amazing hosts. We so enjoyed talking to them and hearing about how they got all their sweet, friendly animals. The space we stayed in was a small apartment over the garage, and it was good for three women and a 7 month old baby. It was clean and well appointed! We got to interact with goats, pigs, mini horses, alpacas, dogs, cats, highland cows, chickens, and sheep.. it was truly magical to watch the baby interact with all the animals! They were in our backyard, and insanely quiet. I assumed the animals would be heard at all hours, but I didn't hear them once! The only downsides were there wasn't AC in our 1 bedroom apartment, just one window unit in the kitchen. I'm low maintenance except when it comes to getting too hot, so no AC in the bedroom made me nervous. Thankfully they have ceiling fans in every room so we just cranked them up and left the bedroom door open and were comfortable even in the upper 80s. Just something to note if you're sensitive to heat like I am We loved our trip so much that we're planning to come back soon! Thanks again for a wonderful stay with such gentle and sweet animals!

We had a great relaxing stay at the cabin. It was really cool to be that close to the falls.The…read morehost was amazing and had great recommendations for local things to do.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO VISIT MILLER FALLS in gorgeous Smokey Mountains!…read more Beautiful woods, creeks, rock climbing, camping, and brilliant weather. Campgrounds are clean, lots of amenities, and campground owners are super kind people! We stayed for 4 nights, and our campsite was $48/night before tax. We initially booked through HipCamp, but I'll definitely be booking with the owner directly (www.TNwaterfallgetaway.com) for all future visits to their campground! My fiance and I booked the TrampEase Tree Tent - one of seven beautiful, hand-built campsites that range from primitive to full-on glamping. Our campsite was a mix of both. It included an elevated yurt tent, fire pit, round table, 2 folding camping chairs, and a private composting toilet in a nearby outhouse. Not to mention a flowing creek less than 50 feet from the yurt! The tranquil sound of the creek flowing 24/7 was even better than sleep-sounds on my Google Home. LOL! Most of the campsites have drive-up access, though if you have a car that's particularly low to the ground (like a small sedan) you may not want to risk driving over the rocky road. We brought with us a 1" inflatable mattress pad, along with a sleeping bag, and 2 thick, warm blankets. Despite being mid-May, the average temps during our visit were 60-70 F during the day, and a chilly 40-45 F at night. Brilliant weather for snuggling, but we would have regretted not bringing a few extra blankets. Lots of hiking and trails to explore on their property, and at least a mile of rugged creek terrain that makes for a fun, albeit challenging day of rock climbing. Well worth it for the stunning views of the waterfalls, canyons, and mountainsides. There are also trails and lakes nearby for hiking, kayaking, and a number of other outdoor attractions in Tracy City. The owners, Grant & Becky, were such friendly people. My fiance and I had a lovely chat with them about philanthropy, community outreach, homestead farming, and more. They are warm, kind, and welcoming to people of all ages, races, religions, genders, identities, abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. They have done a lot of traveling and business throughout their lives, and now they are semi-retired in the rolling hills of Tennessee. Speaking of ability - the majority of the glamping sites have tents that are elevated from the ground; some, like the one we stayed in, required climbing a 10 foot ladder to enter/exit the tent. There are some other sites though that are more accessible with tents low to the ground, or primitive sites where you can pitch your own tent. Contact the owner (www.tnwaterfallgetaway.com/contact) to ask about the best accommodation options for you. They offer great amenities and fun activities around the property during your stay. The owners are big on being self-sufficient, so they love to offer fun learning experiences regarding farming, gardening, and homesteading. They also enjoy metal work and have some cool art pieces around their property. We even did a welding project (for a small fee) and made an original piece of art as a keepsake from our trip! You can also get some convenience items from the owners for a fee: firewood bundles, champagne & ice, property tours, guided tours of their city, and more. HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP: Grant was also kind enough to swing by our campsite one morning to ask if we had any interest in bees! He has a few hives and some extra gear, so we got an up-close look into the hives! It was absolutely mesmerizing! And if all that weren't enough, their website www.TNwaterfallgetaway.com is chock-full of great tips for local hiking, waterfall views, kayaking, dining, and more! We had such a lovely time enjoying the outdoors, and look forward to going back for another visit!

This cabin is so beautiful and private. You can walk down to the lake or eat outside on the wrap…read morearound deck. Beautiful interiors. The host is amazingly sweet. No better place to escape and relax.

Unfortunately we had a really bad visit that was cut short and spent 0/2 nights at this lodge…read more Julia offered us a new room the next morning, but we had already left the night before due to an ant infestation in the kitchen. This was the last thing we wanted to encounter on our vacation. There was also a note that the sheets didn't need to be removed from the beds after our stay, which made us concerned that the sheets may not be clean. We had to foot nearly the full cost of the bill. The host only credited us back $150, leaving us with a nearly $500 bill for a place that we didn't spend even one night at. I don't recommend it.

Spent the day at Fall Creek Falls. Afterwards spent the evening at the Grandview experience. Great…read moreroom with two fireplaces. The kitchen was fine and the bed was comfortable. I would definitely go back.

Worst experience of my life. The Falls creek area was amazing. But the interaction with the owner…read moreof the so called Lodge was a nightmare. I was to blame for the dog howling next door. I was blamed for the patio doors that hadn't been cleaned in months. My Truck having 500.00 in damages from the unprotected pool driveway was my fault. The Tick and Flea infested dog they let hang out was my fault. The air conditioner filter I removed to finally get cold air was my fault.I never said anything about these issues until I left. That's when the owner went crazy. Thought I was looking for a freebie. Stay away.

From the owner: Come have a beautiful time in the hills of Tennessee hiking and enjoying nature!read more

We're leaving tomorrow and that's a shame, because I would stay here another week. This location,…read morethis setting and this cabin is the best. All the conveniences of modern living (Wi-Fi, satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer) provide a welcoming sanctuary in the midst of such rampant outdoor beauty it makes your head spin. Just minutes from the entrance of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, this is the perfect remedy to civilization, too much work and not enough fun. What an incredible, comforting respite. We will be back.

Just finished a week at Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat with our horses. The trails at Big South For…read moreare wonderful! It was our first time and we met good people on the trails. The cabin was nice (Laurel Cove) and cozy, and well equipped. But the screen door was broken, the hot tub water was cloudy/dirty and many of the jets didn't work, and the horse stalls while cleaned out, smelled of urine. There is no grass available for grazing in the paddocks or in hand. Some grass near the house and on the road but the rules restricted allowing the horses to graze there. Everything is very wooded. No one came to welcome us or stopped by during the week. The written guidance in the cabin was stern, not welcoming. Finally, on our last day. someone came with a tractor to remove our manure pile, before checkout, and disrupted our packing and dealing with the horses. We waved and tried to say hi and they ignored us. Ride out from the cabins was not great. We trailered out to other trail heads all week. So while the cabin was nicely appointed, for the overall experience three stars is generous. If we return to Big South Fork we will try one of the campgrounds with turnout and a more welcoming and interactive management, and a better access to the trails.