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The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Shady Valley, TN
  • Place, Cross Mountain Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Backbone Rock Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shady Valley

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Cross Mountain Trailhead and Backbone Rock Waterfall. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Cross Mountain Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Backbone Rock Waterfall - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • South Holston Lake - 9 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Johnson County Public Library - 12 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum - 13 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cucina Italian Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shady Valley Country Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raceway Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Country Kitchen - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Chuck Wagon Bar-B-Que - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close

Space Fun Comfort
This 3000 sq ft home is located in the middle of the Cherokee National Forest and views the ridge of the Appalachian Trail from the front porch. Located in the middle of this small town of just under 1000 population, offers a country store and a Dollar General both within view and walking distance from the home. Amazing views of the mountains completely surround the home which offers a large flat yard for activities. Including a fire pit area - umbrella tables and chairs - Gaming net - Horse shoes pits, etc. A total of 73 Private bedrooms each with Queen beds, Semi private sleeping room for 6 with 1 queen size bed, and 2 full size, and 1 mobile cot. This room is adjacent to the second living room which has a TV with Roku and DVD.
3 bathrooms, 1 full - 1 with shower -no tub - and 1 half bath. A large kitchen which is fully equipped with service for 20 plus, dining area seating for 40 ! - 2 Living rooms. TV with DVD/VHS and movies / a walk in laundry room / 1000 square foot game room and banquet area includes table tennis - darts - picnic table - dining table - full bar - private seating area / 2nd living room with 52" flat screen with a games for both / several movies and games for all ages. Each bedroom has it's own heat and air conditioning controls for individual comfort. A gas grill, large fire pit, and several seating areas are available. This peaceful quiet valley is located just off the famous 421 Snake - a popular motorcycle trip. You would be just 15 minutes from Backbone Rock National Park, within 30 minutes from South Holston Lake, Bristol International Raceway, The Virginia Creeper Bike Trail, and many more. Shady Valley is a nature conservatory for bog turtles and cranberry bogs. Includes Fiber optics Wireless Internet / This home is fully furnished with everything you need. Just bring your food!
I am the property manager and maintain a small apartment completely separated from the entire house. I have a small private entrance on the opposite side of your acre flat yard. I travel while guests are visiting, so I will not be there.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. A Smart TV comes with satellite channels and a DVD player, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Covered Outdoor Smoking Areas- One Heated

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No heated smoking area is provided any longer as posted in another description

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please contact me for pets approval

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Not Fool Proof For Toddlers-Supervision Required

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Parties Require additional Insurance and Deposit

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Covered Outdoor Smoking Areas- One Heated

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Parties Require additional Insurance and Deposit
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40.
  • Note from host: Parties Require additional Insurance and Deposit
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

Shady appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest Bristol
Shady appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest Bristol

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Shady Valley, close to Cross Mountain Trailhead, Backbone Rock Waterfall, and Kettlefoot Wildlife Management Area.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands), which is 23.7 mi away (43 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close?

Yes, every accommodation at The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAWN PAULINE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and i enjoyed all of the amenities and there was definitely enough space for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family gathering place

We celebrated our family Christmas and this house was perfect for the whole family ages 11 to 73. There was plenty of room for our group of 11 people to eat, sleep, and play together or alone. The host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Shady House. The atmosphere was homey and the host was beyond accommodating. The only issue was, we would have liked to stay longer than our schedules allowed. The sudden cold weather front that moved in could have been an issue but our host had everything covered and we were warm and cozy throughout. The setting is rural, the scenery is breathtaking, and we look forward to coming back. Thank you, Kate!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

House has lots of games and outdoor space that made for excellent family time. Also a great launching spot for the creeper trail. Host was very communicative and helpful before and during our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We stayed over the weekend to do the Virginia creeper. It was a great place to stay! Hope we can come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Gaffney, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Bristol week

Me and my brother and 4 friends stayed for 5 days and we absolutely loved the old style historic home. We were there for the race weekend at Bristol. Enjoyed the fire pit at night and all the amenities. Mrs. Kate supplied everything needed to have a great stay and answered any questions we had. Probably the nicest owner I’ve ever dealt with on rentals. Hope to return next year. Oh, and the shady valley store about 200 yards away has delicious food and super nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

Perfect place for large or small crowd. Home was well stocked with anything that could possibly imagine needing! Nice touches throughout the home. Nice large yard with plenty of room inside and out. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shady House/Shady Vallet, TN

Kitchen was nice and was very well equipped. Lighting in the living (front) room could be brighter, as well as the ping pong room. Back middle bedroom bed mattress not very firm and was very shaky. Drinking and all toilet water had brownish discoloration and had a faint smell of iron. Otherwise the house was spacious, cozy and fun for all of our group to spend time together in!!! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannie D., Soperton, Georgia United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Vacation

We always take a vacation the day after Christmas and come home the day before New Year’s! We left the morning of December 26th we were probably 3 hours away from home when we got a text message from the place we were supposed to stay (this place had been reserved since the first of June) telling us they had canceled our reservation! I panicked! I quickly got on VRBO and found The Shady Tree, it just so happened someone happened to cancel their reservation! Mrs. Kate was so nice we didn’t have any where to stay the first night and she went back to the house and turned the heat back on and fixed everything so we would have a place to stay the first night of our vacation. There were 5 adults and 3 children, that would have been hard to find a place to find to accommodate for all of us. We were so grateful to have a place to unpack just once and be all together! We were so grateful for Mrs. Kate! The home was everything it says it is! It is roomy, bathrooms and you are about 30 minutes to 1 hour from every thing you need to do. If you need anything there is a General Dollar right out the door! We had a great time and are considering returning next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia B.

Stay was good

We enjoyed ourselves. The place had almost everything. ! The young people really enjoyed the game room and firepit. They even had fishing poles!. Good family trip. Plenty of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

nancy p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shady valley

Host was available & quick to correct any problems. In process of remodeling so not very up to date but acceptable. Great location for our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

fran d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house!

This house has so much space--inside and outside--the photos don't do it justice! It is very well stocked, the owner has thought of every little detail. We were 20 minutes from the Creeper Trail, so the location was perfect. We all highly recommend this property. Fran
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay

Shady Valley is the perfect accommodation for a large family. Plenty of room, accommodations were fantastic. Communication with the owner was great. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle E., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Bristol R&R festival

Great location, lots of activities nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reba E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Times

The property was just what we needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time!

This was a great property that we ended up using as a place to sleep while attending a gathering nearby, but we immediately started making plans to hold the next event here, as it's a perfect place for spending time with a group. The surrounding area is beautiful, and we'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Pros It had lots of activities & games Free Wifi Fully stocked kitchen Close to lots of things-Grayson Highlands, Creeper Trail, Jacob's Creek, backbone rock, etc. Enough beds to comfortably sleep 11 people TVs in all bedrooms Enough hot water for a large group when taking showers Host communicated often and was easy to get in touch with Clear instructions on check in and check out Cons It's right off a road. The pictures don't do it justice. The back of the property is nice, but if you have kids you will have to be very vigilant. Not only could they run into the street from the play area, but anyone can park across the street and just walk into the yard while they're out playing. Also, it's a road known for riding motorcycles fast on, so all day you hear revving engines instead of nature when you're sitting outside. No actual AC, just window units in some rooms(think LOUD at night) and a small portable unit in the large room, which didn't efficiently cool it. If it's under 75 degrees, you should be OK. We're from a warm climate and my kids still couldn't sleep it was so hot. Also, several family members weren't even able to use the activity room b/c they just started sweating as soon as they walked in. There's rustic and there's run down. This place is run down. Peeling paint, cracks in the walls & ceiling, broken pots, writing on the walls, etc. My son that only weighs 40 lbs fell through the bench & when we investigated, the wood wasn't nailed down and had deteriorated. Later, the swing fell over while my 6 year old was on it and landed on her. When I looked at the leg of it you could see that it had rusted to the point of total erosion. The "stream" in the description is actually the drainage from the laundry inside. Ice maker is efficient for maybe 3 people. If you're not eating there it will be a non-issue. However, if you plan on eating most meals there, buy a bag of ice to leave in the freezer. There is one trash can for the entire 14 person property and its only emptied once a week. If you want/ need it emptied daily like we did for 11 people who eat 3 meals a day, you have to call the owner who is an hour away and figure out a plan for it each time. The closets are unusable. They have a strong foul odor. We had to put our bags all over the floor and walk around them like an obstacle course all week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kate and her property were great!

The house and outdoor areas were great and well maintained. We spent the evenings sitting outside and looking at the sky and mountains, and the days fishing great trout waters. Kate was a great host and looked after our needs from booking to check in / check out. I highly recommend her property to anyone wanting to enjoy the local Mountains and Farm Country of quiet and beautiful Shady Valley
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayme P., Rockwell , United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our Stay

We loved our stay. Plenty of beds open kitchen and had everything we needed to cook in it. Don’t let the close to the road scare you bc the most we saw down the road were tractors and a few motorcycles. The home had plenty of outdoor activities for our kids and plenty of seating for relaxing. Only 20 min to the Virginia Creeper Trail. Took an hour drive to Todd Nc to enjoy a tubing adventure. Thanks Kate for the stay and being on top of everything. This home was extremely clean too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., Fort Mill, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay here!

We visited the Virginia Creeper Trail and Holston Lake. Our group of older teens and adults LOVED EVERY MINUTE! We've stayed at this property before and the home and yard meet everyone's needs. Kate was a warm and wonderful hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, lots of room

Great place to stay with plenty of space for large groups, and ability to separate if needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME PLACE!

Kate was wonderful to work with. We enjoyed this place. It felt like home away from home. If we are ever in TN again, we will stay here. When we arrived everything was ready for us. It was just like being at home. Kate, thank you again for such a heartwarming welcome. I give this place beyond 5 stars! Thank you, Johnny & Cindy Roy & Kelly Kenneth & Jenny, Garner, NC
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay but could have stayed longer.

Very enjoyable stay at The Shandy Valley house with a group of 12 people. The house had everything that we needed for our group, including a beautiful view. We will definitely keep this place in mind when we return to the Bristol area. We will absolutely recommend this house to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

We are very happy with our stay at this Shady Valley home! Home was very accommodating with plenty of space to spread out or nice gathering places if you wanted. We weren't able to use the outside much due to the weather but there is plenty to do in good weather. The 2 1/2 baths worked great with our group of 8. We will surely revisit this place when in the area again! Also the host was great to do business with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Kissimmee, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Always Perfect!

This was our fourth trip to the Shady House, and it’s like a home away from home for my family. There is so much to do in the area, but the house it’s self is a destination. It truly is like staying with family. Kate goes out of her way to be sure you are comfortable. We’ve made a lifetime of memories here, and will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

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