Relax and this unique and romantic getaway. Listen to the birds and gaze at the forest. Outside hot tub (extra $50 fee includes cleaning and chemical set-up). Located at the top of a small hill, this two-floor barndominium is nestled in the middle of nature. Many hiking trails. Creek right in front! Come enjoy in perfect solitude within a 2000-acre conservation easement. Max 2 pets.

NO LARGE TRUCKS OR MOVING VANS over the bridge.



Bedroom, kitchen, dining/ living room, laundry, and master bathroom with amazing porch/deck on the second floor.

Walk-in first-floor living room with full bed twin bed and hammock.



Guests have access to the entire unit and all surrounding space, including many walking trails.



Big East Fork Valley is a unique pristine watershed with miles of hiking trails, two lakes, and several ponds. The Center for Sustainable Stewardship and Big East Fork Farms are located on the 5-mile-long country road with little traffic. Great for bike rides and leisurely walks. The dark sky allows for the best stargazing in the area. 6 miles from Leipers Fork and downtown Franklin.



It's best to have a personal car but Uber and Lyft serve us. Bicycles are great to have and walking is superb.



This house in surrounded by the forest. You may be visited by mice, insects, and reptiles. If this freaks you out, then please choose another place. We consider our bugs to be features, but maybe you wouldn't. If you dont love nature, this isnt the place for you.



Since the bathroom is on the second floor, this house cannot accomodate all persons.



NO LARGE TRUCKS OR MOVING VANS over bridge !



A government-issued photo ID must be shown or sent to the owner or designee prior to check-in. Check-in will be performed by the person making the reservation. If this person is not available or will arrive later, contact the owner prior to check-in to discuss alternate arrangements.



***Only the number of guests registered may be on premises***. Exceptions only with documented permission of owner (additional fees and guest list are required for events including, attendant who will help prepare seating, check-in guests, clean, and assist with our stewardship program: recycle, compost). All parties must end by 1am Unregistered guests are *trespassing* and may be prosecuted, so please do not invited them on premises without the owners permission. $100/night extra charge for each extra guest (including children) without documented permission of owner.



External surveillance monitor(s) help safeguard our guests and compliance with our house rules.



GUEST MUST KEEP HOUSE IN THE SAME CONDITION AS RECEIVED, with the exception that linens/towels. The guest is responsible for cleaning grills and ovens if they are made greasy/dirty. Excess trash or cleaning or not leaving furniture/carpets in their places may result in a portion of your security deposit being with-held. Don’t place trash outside of bins making it accessible to hungry critters. Use of confetti, candles, fireplace and outside fire pits, or moving of furniture are strictly prohibited without written permission of owner. No underage drinking of alcohol. Bachelore(ette) and other "high-risk" parties may require additional (fully-refundable) cash deposit. EXTRA CLEANING necessary by failure of guest to clean up after occupancy will be charged to the guest.



Winter rule: Propane usage over $100 per day will be paid by the guest. Please keep windows and doors closed in cool weather and do not raise temperature above 70 degrees. Help us keep our energy usage (and cost to our guests) sustainable!



Your stay at the Lodging does not include access to the nearby Retreat or permission to hike its private trail system. Contact owner for day passes and event space rentals.



If you keep to the house rules, we will do everything we do our very best to make your stay enjoyable. Violating them may be costly and quite inconvenient. Seriously.



And do let us know as soon as possible if something is broken or doesn’t work as it should. Enjoy the Tree House!