Summary:
4 bedroom, 3 bath hand-hewn cabin in a hardwood forest. Minutes from Franklin and Leipers Fork. Surrounded by Nature. Large wrap-around porch has old-time rocking chairs. Outside hottub ($50 set-up) has amazing views. Hiking trails start outside your door. Walk down hill to Lake Gratitude fro fishing and paddling. Organic farm tours with animals! Stone circle is a walk away.
THE BASE PRICE IS FOR SIX (6) PERSONS. There is a $40/person/night additional charge for the number of persons over six.
The Space:
The Log House is a quaint and charming cabin located in the Big East Fork Valley nature preserve. The house has two large bedrooms upstairs (both with private bathrooms) and two bedrooms downstairs which share a bathroom. The living room, kitchen, and dining room are on the ground floor. Outside, there is a gorgeous old wraparound porch with rockers and a beautiful view of the woods.
Guest Access:
Guest has access to the entire house except basement. All registered guest may visit Lake Gratitude and, by appointment, use watercraft provided by staff of the non-profit just down the hill.. Canoes, kayak, paddleboards, paddle boats, oars, lifejackets, and even bicycles are available (appointment required).
For those hankering for an authentic country experience, we have four 300 gallon mobile stock tank pools which can be filled with sweet spring water. Pools can be set up at any property as well as at the Overlook or a private pasture/forest clearing.
The Big East Fork Valley is a unique watershed and there are several unique areas for dipping in the natural waters of our Creek. Love Shack Falls runs best after a good rain. The upstream dipping hole is located along the Upper Creek Trail behind Lake Gratitude and the downstream dipping hole is a short walk away. Several sparse rocky beaches for sunning and catching crawfish, small fish, and other creek critter lie along the creek. Poisonous critters (water moccassins, cottonmouths, bees and wasps) and obnoxious plants (poison ivy, thorny, greenbriars) are present so do take necessary percautions. Walking along the creek is a very special experience for a couple or the entire family. Bring your creek shoes!
The Neighborhood:
This lodging is part of the Fork Inn, which lies at the beginning of a pristine creek within a gorgeous valley. All Fork Inn guests may walk around Lake Gratitude, explore miles of hiking trails and creek, and use our stock-tank pools at the farm shelter.
Enjoy biking, hiking, canoeing, massage, yoga and more! Nearby Big East Fork Farms downstream provides organic produce.
We are located 20 miles from downtown Nashville, 8 miles from historic Franklin (old time Main Street, fancy restaurants, boutique shopping), 7 miles from Leiper's Fork (Distillery tours, Fox & Locke Live Music - don't miss Thursday night's open mic) and light years away from the stress of city life. The Fork Inn is part of a 2000-acre Conservation easement and features a 8-acre lake, miles of creek, and many meadows and hiking trails. There is bicycle and walking access onto the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway within a mile. We are adjacent to the Center for Sustainable Stewardship with has many hiking trails, bicycles, and an organic farm. Meet Rosie the Donkey, Winston the cow, and the piggies !
Getting Around:
Uber and Lyft operates here, but a personal or rental car is recommended.
Other Things to Note:
The price quoted is for Lodging only. Events and/or Parties are NOT permitted without documented approval. The internet is via superfast fiberoptic. One night stays are not permitted on Saturday.
Interaction with Guests:
The Log House sits at the top of a small hill 5 miles from historic Leiper's Fork. The Center for Sustainable Stewardship is close by and always looking for new friends! We generally leave our guests alone, but may visit at appropriate time to say hello.
