Title: The Shanty by the Creek - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shanty by the Creek Vacation home in Collinwood ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424200/96424154/w1024h456x0y113-c1d78ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424200/96424154/w1004h683x10y0-6cf16d77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424200/96424154/w1024h570x0y57-f46cd78e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424200/96424154/w1024h454x0y114-00258b4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424200/96424154/w1024h454x0y114-d4741281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Shanty, a hidden gem nestled in the Tennessee woods by a serene creek. Unwind on one of 2 decks or in the hammock, and enjoy s'mores parties or romantic getaways under the stars with friends and family. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home Sleeps 4 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Shanty by the Creek Get away from it all when you stay under the stars in The Shanty. A rare gem nestled in the Tennessee woods by a relaxing creek. Come sit by the fire, on one of 2 decks by the water, or in the hammock to enjoy sounds of nature as you feel the tranquility rejuvenating your soul. Have a smores party or a romantic getaway. Come meditate and leave the world behind. Whatever your reason, The Shanty is a great place to visit. The space This property provides an indoor shower and an outdoor shower. It has a tankless water heater so your shower will not run out of hot water. Friends, take your time in that princess shower! There is an outdoor bathroom that offers a composting toilet that is carefully sanitized after each guest. Creek walking is one of our favorite activities here. If you want to venture out on a creek walk, then bring your creek shoes. Just remember that there are some spots that are quite slippery. There are also some places down our county roads that the water is deep enough to dip in and enjoy that way. Bring some clothes you can get wet in! The Shanty is a one room beauty with a loft for extra sleeping with a full size bed. The bed downstairs is queen size. There is an adorable kitchen with a coffee station and we provide the basic needs of a simple meal preparation. It has an air fryer, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, Berkey water filter, dishes, bowls, utensils, glasses and cups. We provide environmentally friendly hygiene products as well. We are excited to share our oasis and trust you will love it here almost as much as we do. Guest access There is a shared driveway that splits and leads to the Shanty. We will have signs that mark owners retreat that is also located on the property. pets are welcome if they are kept on a leash and are well behaved. Please clean up after your fur baby and keep all animals off the furniture no matter how much they beg you. We don't wish to have any injuries or losses. Other things to note If this is a special occasion, please include us in your plans and if we are able, we will happily help you with your surprise or celebration. If there is anything that you need that you do not have or expected from us, please let us know so we can spoil you as best we can. We want you to come away with a desire to return and share this sweet spot with your family and friends. If you have a recreational vehicle, you can bring it and enjoy the many county roads that meander the countryside with beautiful views. If you wish to enjoy a fire in the pit, then let us know ahead of time so we can get it ready for you and make sure we have enough dry wood for you to burn. Please take a moment to sign our guest book. I always enjoy reading other peoples experiences and looking at their doodles. ## Property amenities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92816600/92816586/8862f4bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded cabin with loft near a creek. Perfect get a way for relaxation. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.211853,-87.65359&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ee%7DuE%7Cy%7EuO%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40Q%40SBQBQBQBSBQBQBQDSBQDODQDQDQDQFODQFQDOFQFMHQFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMJMHOHMHMJKHMJKJMJKJKJMJKJKJILKJKLILIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELGLENENELCLENCNELANCNCNCLANCN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBLBN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJHLJJJJHLJJJJLJJJJHLJJJLHJJLHLHNHLHLHNHNFLHNFNHNFNFPFLFPDNFPFPDNFPDPDPBPDNDPBRDPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPARAPARCPARAPCPCPCRCRCPEPCPEPEPCPEPENGPEPGNGPEPGNGNGNGPILGPILGNILININILILILKLILKLKJILKJKJKJKJMJKHKLMHKHMJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHODMFMFMDOFMDMDODMBODODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMEMCOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMEMIMGMGMIMGMKKGMKMIKIMMKIKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIOIOGMIOGMIQGMGQIOGOGOEQGQEOGQEQEOEQEQEQCQEQCQCQCSCSCQCQCQASAQASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=19Kx7fiet2NraRew3paJSuhbrLA=) Collinwood, TN #### What's nearby - Wayne Medical Center - 30 min drive - 25.4 km - St. Cecilia Catholic Church - 31 min drive - 26.5 km - Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area - 39 min drive - 38.3 km - David Crockett State Park - 50 min drive - 54.3 km - South Central Correctional Facility - 56 min drive - 60.5 km #### Restaurants - ‪The Dragonfly - ‬20 min drive - ‪Chad's Family Restaurant - ‬20 min drive - ‪Hazelbea's Sweets & Treats - ‬20 min drive - ‪El Guadalajara - ‬20 min drive - ‪Big John's Barbeque Shack - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shanty by the Creek pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The Shanty by the Creek located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Wayne Medical Center, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, and Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area. Rotary Park and Loretto Sports Complex are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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