[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19955500/19955452/dc02542f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19955500/19955452/524531cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19955500/19955452/3519a62c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19955500/19955452/ca27bd87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19960000/19955500/19955452/816b5a52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Shady Valley and unwind at this spacious 3000 sq ft home, nestled in the heart of Cherokee National Forest. Enjoy stunning mountain views from the front porch, explore nearby Backbone Rock National Park or South Holston Lake just minutes away. Relax by the fire pit, play games in the 1000 square foot game room or indulge in a family dinner for up to 40 guests. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available ## 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 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. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103800000/103793700/103793662/9c20a4e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### King & Queen Master Suites -3 Full Bathrooms -1 Mile to Town -30 Mins to Bristol Damascus - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=103793662&PinnedHotelID=103793662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104090000/104081100/104081004/db8fb6a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hickory Hill Round House: Indoor POOL, mins from South Holston River, with view Bluff City - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews CA $182 CA $543 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=104081004&PinnedHotelID=104081004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106820000/106818200/106818172/cd43d92d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### South Holston Retreat Bristol - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=106818172&PinnedHotelID=106818172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76500000/76490300/76490285/c56303e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated vacation Villa with private pool. 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Abingdon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=83655528&PinnedHotelID=83655528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Rules No heated smoking area is provided any longer as posted in another description ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please contact me for pets approval ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Shady appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest Bristol Shady appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest Bristol ## About the area Located in Shady Valley, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Red Tail Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Cross Mountain Trailhead. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Shady Valley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Shady-Valley.dx3000457753) [View more Vacation homes in Shady Valley](https://www.expedia.ca/Shady-Valley-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000457753-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.51728%2C-81.92918&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RyHOeepa1b5SndxMGPzA89QtUE4=) Shady Valley, TN ### What's nearby - Cross Mountain Trailhead - 7 min drive - 7.4 km - South Holston Lake - 15 min drive - 13.0 km - Bristol Caverns - 26 min drive - 29.5 km - Bristol Motor Speedway - 40 min drive - 45.6 km - Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 45 min drive - 45.4 km ### 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 - ‪Cranberry Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Country Kitchen - ‬24 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### Where is The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close located? > Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cross Mountain Trailhead, Backbone Rock Waterfall, and South Holston Lake. Backbone Rock Recreation Area and Ralph Stout Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Shady House -Appalachian Mountains Cherokee National Forest, Bristol Close Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAWN PAULINE Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication My family and i enjoyed all of the amenities and there was definitely enough space for all of us. ##### DAWN PAULINE Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy i., Travelers rest sc Aug 13, 2017 #### great family place! very clean, lots of activities for family. We had a great family time here!! ##### kathy i. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia B. Oct 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!! ##### Virginia B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gayle E., United States Sep 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bristol R&R festival Great location, lots of activities nearby ##### Gayle E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Michael M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla L. Oct 19, 2018 #### Great rental for large groups This rental is fantastic for large groups. The owner goes above and beyond to make your stay as memorable as possible. ##### Carla L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy R. Jul 17, 2018 #### WONDERFUL FAMILY VACATION Kate provides a wonderful place for your family or group to enjoy. She is a very thoughtful owner who provides many extra items and details that make your stay at the Shady House a great experience. ##### Jimmy R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libby S. Apr 12, 2018 #### The property was a cute old country store with plenty of space. The home had beautiful views of the surrounding valley and mountains! It was great for a group of friends or family to hang out. ##### Libby S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy H., Wake Forest, NC Jul 2, 2017 #### Perfect for our family trip This property is very well maintained. We were very impressed with the owner's attention to us ensuring our every need was met. The game room was tons of fun for all of us. We would certainly book again. ##### Tammy H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jill I. Oct 26, 2016 #### Great stay for our 3 families and kids! The owner was very helpful with planning our weekend. We were in town to ride the creeper trail. The house we spacious and kid friendly. It was just what we needed for us to enjoy the bike ride. ##### Jill I. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. May 24, 2018 #### Amazing view, fabulous host, clean and well appointed home! Kate is a super host! Excellent communication before, during and after our stay. Home had everything we needed! Beautiful property -- a great place to get away! Will definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your home with us! ##### Amy B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia R. Sep 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Shady House Kate went the extra mile to have our stay at The Shady House be a wonderful time and memory. If you have a large group, it is the place to stay. ##### Julia R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Freda J. Nov 30, 2017 #### Family Thanksgiving We had a wonderful Thanksgiving visiting children and grandchildren. The house was perfect for our active family. Kate was very accommodating! Hope to visit again! ##### Freda J. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janice B. Dec 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Janice B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff R. Mar 2, 2017 #### Great house, lots of room, beautiful view! We loved the house, particularly the history and the character. Spotlessly clean, lots of room, big yard, and all the furnishings were nice and comfortable. Great communication with the owner who took pains to make sure our stay was complete and trouble free. We will be coming back! ##### Jeff R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth S. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Beth S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren A. Oct 28, 2018 #### Great place for a large family and beautiful, mountain area! Kate was so friendly and helpful throughout the planning process and even during our stay. The house has a lot of space for larger families and/or kids. House has a nice layout with a large, open area for entertainment. The house was also in very close proximity to several desired locations for biking, hiking, shopping, sightseeing, etc. We had a great experience at the Shady House! ##### Darren A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Jan 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always great! The Shady House is always perfect. This was our third trip to the property and definitely not our last. It truly has become our home away from home and will be a part of my children’s memories for the rest of their lives. There is so much to do in the area, but the house it’s self is a destination. The owner Kate is beyond accommodating and a very gracious host ##### Mark S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S., Kissimmee, Florida Mar 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Mark S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa K. Sep 5, 2017 #### We loved it!! My family had a great weekend!! The house was perfect for us. Kate had everything there we could need or want! When she said "just bring your clothes and food", she meant it. The game room and ping pong table were a big hit with our family. We did the Creeper Trail while we stayed here, which is nice and close! We will definitely be visiting again. ##### Lisa K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard G., Gaffney, SC Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Richard G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bud g. Mar 29, 2018 #### Peaceful Home in Shady Valley A cozy house with a wonderful history, a great location (close the the VA Creeper Trail) and a very hospitable owner. We are already planning to return to Shady Valley & the Shady House. We sat for hours on the front porch and saw more deer and tractors than cars. The Shady House can handle a large group and give everyone space. A very peaceful setting. BG, Taylors, SC ##### bud g. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula C., Albany Georgia Nov 28, 2016 #### Warm and Accommodating! Kate went out of her way to make sure our family had everything we needed. The large game room had plenty of fun and games for the kids and all 23 of us were able to sit together for our Thanksgiving dinner. The house was well stocked and Kate said to let her know if we needed anything else. We had a wonderful time and hope to meet there again for another family get together. Clean, neat, and "homey"...you can't go wrong with this home away from home! ##### Paula C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### LISA M. Nov 15, 2017 #### Peace in the Valley Kate, the owner, was wonderful to work with. She gave us helpful tips and provided everything we needed for our weekend stay. The house was super clean and very comfortable. Plenty of room for our large group to spread out. We cooked, had a bonfire, roasted marshmellows, rode the Creeper Trail, played ping pong, cards, and laughed alot. The house was only 25 minutes away from Damascus where we rented our bikes. The Shady House was a peaceful oasis that I would recommend for large groups. ##### LISA M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitzi F. Dec 31, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family gatherings Our first impression was this may not be big enough; we were fooled! The place is large and plenty of room for adults with dogs. Fully equipped kitchen from Keurig, to crockpot, to china for the holidays. Hand sanitizer was abundant throughout the house. Bathrooms were fully furnished with bathroom amenties. If you are looking for game time, this place has a ping pong table, lots of games from board games to poker and darts. The outside fire pit was a treat our first night. The property manager was very engaged and resourceful. ##### Mitzi F. 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