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Beech Hollow Hideout

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· Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee

100 acres hosted by William K.

1 lodging site · 1 tent site

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Peaceful healing property. We do organic gardening and have animals that you can visit with as well. I have a sculpture studio and art gallery that you can come check out. We've been living off the grid for over 30 years. Come visit us and learn about our way of life! Enjoy complete privacy in a cozy forest retreat hut in a beautiful hollow in Middle Tennessee. Accommodates 2. Pretty steep 200 yd uphill hike to hut. Perfect for relationship getaway, spiritual retreat, or writing - planning intensive. Nationally-known spelunking (Indian Grave Point Cave) within 1/2 mile. 3 miles from Center Hill Lake. Hiking trails. Experience our alternative lifestyle with owner built solar log home, organic gardens and sculpture studio. Guests must arrive before dark to ensure finding correct address (GPS errs a last moment) and to facilitate hike up to hut. Potable water, trash disposal, and a toilet are available on site. Pets are permitted, as well as campfires (outside of burn bans). Guests love staying here: "Wow! This place is amazing, beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, and super cozy on cold nights. I can not recommend this place enough. William is a gracious host. He made sure I had enough wood for the wood stove and spring water to drink. If you are anywhere close and want a totally unique experience check this place out."

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241 ratings · 187 reviews

Katie R.recommends

April 29, 2024

Big Beech Campsite

Peaceful Forest Vibes

Despite a late arrival, William was very accommodating - he even left me a jug full of fresh spring water at my tent site! The area was so peaceful, quiet, and secluded. Rocky ground, which wasn't a problem with my double sleeping pads. Very dark at night! I slept excellently and met William in the morning. He kindly showed me his studio and gifted me plenty of spring water for my drive. This is an exceptional place and I highly recommend that you visit - I'm already planning to return!

Haley C.recommends

April 28, 2024

Beech Hollow Hideout

Magical, magical, magical

What a magical two nights! There were way more supplies in the cabin than we anticipated, it’s well stocked with instant coffee, paper towels, and two cast iron pans. You really don’t need to bring much. We overpacked and William was gracious enough to use his four wheeler to haul our cooler and Tupperware up the steep hill, and even brought us delicious homemade banana bread. The property is remote, peaceful, and thoughtfully designed and cared for. Potty was a total bonus. We spent the days strolling through the woods, and our evenings watching fireflies hover in the low brush. We look forward to coming back and tent camping at the other site. Couldn’t ask for a better weekend escape from the city!

Marianne R.recommends

April 25, 2024

Big Beech Campsite

Idyllic camp spot

Beech Hollow was magical and William was a gracious host. His directions were clear and the drive was gorgeous. He has created a little paradise in that hollow and even though I live in Colorado I hope to go back some day. William built the best outhouse I’ve ever seen with lots of attention to details but I won’t spoil it for you. I made it to the camp spot in my Prius but I might not have been able to if it had been wet. In that case I would have had to take a short walk up to the site. He also has 1-1/2 miles of hiking trails in the woods. Oh! And a beautiful beech tree to look out on from your campfire or your tent. Enjoy!

B C.recommends

April 10, 2024

Beech Hollow Hideout

This was such a wonderful getaway! Very peaceful! The space is intentional and well crafted. Thank you!

Clare T.recommends

March 24, 2024

Beech Hollow Hideout

Beautiful retreat from city life. Loved the wood burning stove. Best bathroom views. The cabin is incredibly built and neat. Overall a great stay. Loved being greeted by all the chickens and Wren and Rocket the dogs.

Lee C.recommends

March 20, 2024

Beech Hollow Hideout

Beech hollow hideout

Looking at pictures & reviews I knew this was going to be a wonderful experience/stay -but didn’t realize how it would have exceeded my expectations. Upon my arrival William greeted me in the driveway, as if “a friend not seen for some time” …… you can feel and see his passion for his home & property as he spoke of its history, grounds, trails, logging roads, etc.. I was also so fortunate to have a tour of Williams workshop and gallery… such a “gift” to share “all this”with others! …Putting Life & nature back into perspective-Beech Hollow Hideout -What a Peaceful stay for myself & Mic🐾🐾! Already planning my next stay! Thank you William, Sharon, Wren&Rocket🐾🐾!!

Location

Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by William K.Joined in February 2018

Response rate: 100%

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