Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm.
Cabin in Rogersville
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
About this cabin rental
Master is on main with a King size bed.
Bedroom 2 with two full beds and a sitting area with couch
Bedroom 3 with a full and twin bed
Downstairs full bath/shower has washer and dryer for your convenience.
Upstairs bathroom is complete with a claw foot tub
Updated eat-in kitchen that is fully equipped
Keurig coffee maker
Living room with gas fireplace
A double front porch complete with rocking chairs and porch swing
Cable TV
Library of DVD
internet available
Linens are provided
50 acres to roam with a barn, old cabin and out buildings to explore. Deer are seen quite often (NO HUNTING, unless it is with a camera)
Located near Rogersville, Tennessee's second oldest town
Clinch River for kayaking and rafting
Cherokee Lake for some great fishing and lake recreations
Near Pressman's Home, one of United States' modern day ghost towns
One hour to The Bristol Motor Speedway
Heritage Days in Rogersville, TN
Fourth of July Celebrations
Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum
Cruise-In Downtown with antique cars
Hiking at Bays Mountain Park, waterfalls, high ridges with fire tower views, and lake
**Parties are NOT ALLOWED with out prior arrangements. Only people staying at the cabin are welcome without prior arrangements. Names and IDs will be obtained.
Bedroom 2 with two full beds and a sitting area with couch
Bedroom 3 with a full and twin bed
Downstairs full bath/shower has washer and dryer for your convenience.
Upstairs bathroom is complete with a claw foot tub
Updated eat-in kitchen that is fully equipped
Keurig coffee maker
Living room with gas fireplace
A double front porch complete with rocking chairs and porch swing
Cable TV
Library of DVD
internet available
Linens are provided
50 acres to roam with a barn, old cabin and out buildings to explore. Deer are seen quite often (NO HUNTING, unless it is with a camera)
Located near Rogersville, Tennessee's second oldest town
Clinch River for kayaking and rafting
Cherokee Lake for some great fishing and lake recreations
Near Pressman's Home, one of United States' modern day ghost towns
One hour to The Bristol Motor Speedway
Heritage Days in Rogersville, TN
Fourth of July Celebrations
Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum
Cruise-In Downtown with antique cars
Hiking at Bays Mountain Park, waterfalls, high ridges with fire tower views, and lake
**Parties are NOT ALLOWED with out prior arrangements. Only people staying at the cabin are welcome without prior arrangements. Names and IDs will be obtained.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rogersville
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Reviews
5.0
This was our second visit to Idle Hour Farm. It was fun exploring the property. Used the fireplace on cool crisp mornings we are early risers. I was formerly raised in Tennessee. The log house reminded me of my grandparents log house of days gone by ruined by fire. Love pd sitting on the rockers on the front porch. We even saw a wild turkey doing a walk about. We are in our seventies. Could not negotiate the upstairs but master bedroom downstairs was great. Glad to see modern appliances in an old setting. Enjoyed reading the towns history too. Ate at the Hale Springs Inn and also toured the inns bedrooms where past Presidents have stayed. Their name plaques are on the rooms they stayed in. Inn was established in 1824. The town of Rogersville is historic. My parents grew up there. People are so friendly. The irises were blooming everywhere. It was a memorable stay.
5.0
The property was beautiful, we enjoyed it immensely. It was close to other great experiences . Our family joined us a couple of days and we made dinner and another grilled on the wonderful patio with the beautiful view of the mountains. We will be back. Such a great time.
5.0
Beautiful property, very cool house, deer everywhere. We loved every bit of it
5.0
This was our third time to stay at the cabin. We love it. It is a fantastic place to unplug and get back to basics.
5.0
There are not many places to stay in this area but this cabin is a gem no matter what. Great location and very nice
5.0
Awesome cabin! Clean and so cute!
5.0
The home was more than we expected with all the antiques . The history of the home was interesting and we felt comfortable and at home as soon as we walked in.
5.0
Idle Hour is our favorite spot for relaxation and fun.
5.0
A historic cabin with all the modern amenities. If you are a history buff this is a great retreat for you! Filled with antiques and very charming. Situated on a 50 acre farm it is a peaceful respite with several old farm building to explore. The host is very responsive and provided several suggestions of nearby places to visit during our stay. I would like to mention however that true to the time period of when this was originally built, the ceilings are low with exposed beams, but for me that just added to the rustic appeal.
5.0
My first impression when I walked through the door was that we had stepped back in time. My grandparents lived in a log cabin when I was a small child. No electricity nor running water. So glad that you modernized those things. I wanted to just unplug and enjoy the serenity of it all. Glad to see you did have wi-fi just in case we needed it. Only issue for us was negotiating the stairs, we were all in our 70’s. Too old to climb steep steps. So we had my sister in law and myself in the master bedroom. My husband slept in living room on the sofa to keep from climbing the steps. He said it was very comfortable. Our Chihuahua Rose is 13 and has cataracts. She ran around outside like she was a pup. Matter of fact in 3 short days she lost 5 oz. Must have been the sweet clover grass. I can brag to my friends that I stayed in a 1860’s cabin. Thank you so much for an enjoyable trip.
5.0
The perfect setting for an old fashioned Family Christmas! Laura was a fabulous hostess, and had the cabin perfect for our arrival. The cabin was extremely well appointed with everything you need to hunker down for the holiday. Generous bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas—and an amazing, bucolic family farmstead setting! We’ll be back!
4.0
We loved the property and the ability to walk with our dogs and the antiques in this historic cabin. Well set up and ready for us. I think description should say challenging for persons over 6 feet tall.
5.0
We LOVE this old farm house - the charm, the acreage, the setting, the layout, the location. Highly recommended if you want a relaxing place to stay. Not recommended if you are not interested in restful, quiet, contemplative location.
5.0
This property is an iconic piece of Tenn history! This family has done an amazing job of maintaining the original feel of an 1860’s house and property but with all of the conveniences of modern day. I could have stayed for a week!! My dad is originally from this area (he is now 90) and we were there visiting family and enjoying the annual Heritage days they have on Main Street, the house is so cozy and so full of history we didn’t even turn on the tv for all the books about the area and history of the house. We built a fire in the fire pit overlooking the mountains with the leaves all different colors of red and orange, just amazing to sit and look at God’s creation and feel blessed to have been apart of this experience, we can’t wait to go back and stay a bit longer!
5.0
When we got to Idle Hour, the first thing I did was Marco Polo my bff, my mom, my brother, and my daughter to show them the property and insist they return with us someday. It’s a quaint and beautiful house in the heart of very pretty countryside. It is like stepping back in time with all the modern conveniences. We hiked up to the ridge to enjoy the view. It was steep, but it only took about 15 mins and was certainly worth it. The hosts were so responsive (even if they root for the wrong football team haha!). We enjoyed Coffee at the Kyle (get the black, red, or purple eye - they are great) and the sweet downtown area. We will be back!
5.0
This was a nice cabin to stay in. It is rustic but that's what makes it so great. Everything you need is supplied.
5.0
This was my third year in a row staying at the property with my kids and it was as amazing as the first time we stayed! We are already looking forward to staying again next year! I would recommend to any family looking for a great vacation experience.
5.0
Favorite Getaway
This was our third time staying at this relaxing farmhouse and we’re already planning our next trip. The house and grounds are immaculate. The beds are super comfy and the kitchen has everything that you need to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I recommend that you take the trail to the top of the mountain to see the gorgeous view.
5.0
A Place To Re-Set Your Family To A Simpler Way Of Life
Panoramic and Refreshing, A place to sit at the dining room table and watch your little dog madly chase Fireflies, which were foreign to him. I taught my 14-year-Old Daughter how to drive on the roads that criss cross the property. The boys put down their cell phones and tossed footballs while deer critiqued their passes and bunny rabbits coexisted with the groundhog who lumbered through the yard twice daily. Wild Turkeys strutted their stuff and Me and the Missus just relaxed for a change.
5.0
Relaxing get a away
Laura was quick to answer the few questions we had. She also provided suggestions of places to eat and things to see in area. We tried a few of her suggestions and they were all excellent. Loved the back porch and back patio areas.
5.0
Perfect little cabin
Our family really enjoyed staying at the farm. Everything was decorated nicely and it felt as if we were back in time for a moment , with all the essential modern convinces. We will be visiting again soon.
5.0
My great grandchildren visited during the days and had a blast. Lots of outside room to play.
First planned visit had to be canceled. Rebooking was a breeze.
5.0
Relaxing, great property
Peaceful relaxing property. Lots of out buildings to explore. Enjoyed the outdoor firepit, watching Deer and Gofers. Cabin is a step back in time. Authentic old log cabin, but you don't sacrifice amenities. Nice kitchen and enjoyed the ease of the gas fireplace.
5.0
Pure Bliss
We can’t wait to go back! The property is just what every busy family needs to hit the reset button. It was clean the owner is very responsive and the grounds are breath taking!
5.0
Much needed escape
Your property offered our family and friends an opportunity to unwind and reflect on the passing of our Mom. It was a perfect place for nature walks, exploring old buildings, gathering around the fire and sharing stories under the stars. We had an awesome time and very grateful for our time spent together at The Idle Hour Farm.
5.0
Slice of heaven
This amazing cabin was just what my family and I needed to relax! We were in awe of all the antiques. Each thing you look at makes you want to know it's history including the cabin itself. We loved being able to roam and explore on the property. My kids felt right at home and we did not want to leave. Laura was extremely accommodating and was very thorough with great communication! We will most certainly be returning 😀
5.0
Simply beautiful
We enjoyed the home and being able to explore the property outside. The fire pit outside was a great added touch. We will definitely be back.
5.0
Great Trip
The house and property are great. We had a group of friends and everyone brought their dogs. The dogs loved running and exploring the property and we had plenty of room to relax in the house and enjoy catching up. Highly recommend!
5.0
Relaxing stay in a well kept home.
All positive with this property. Highly recommended.
5.0
A taste of how it used to be
Maybe you grew up on a farm in the country like I did or loved to visit the grandparents on their farm when you were young. Here's a chance to re-visit those fond times.
And, if you're like me and love all things antique, you will be surrounded by them to admire.
Renting this farm is a very unique experience. Peaceful for sipping coffee at the kitchen table and watching the resident woodpecker just outside the picture window. Expansive for exploring and photographing the fields and woods. Quiet for reading a good book before a cozy nap.
One main reason we chose it was to give our doggos some freedom to run and play unleashed for a time. They absolutely loved their experience as much as we did. They did not miss exploring a square foot of this property and it was nice to let them loose without the normal worries of auto traffic. They wore themselves out every day and were melancholy to leave like we were.
If you want to lose yourself and really relax from the hassles of 21st century life, go visit the 19th century at Idle Hour Farm.
5.0
Absolutely Beautiful
The property was such a unique and beautiful place to stay for a weekend! We visited in the fall during the end of peak season but certainly didn’t miss a thing. Rogersville is a quaint little town with a great coffee shop we visited. The host was extremely communicative and kind, the property itself was clean and well stocked with anything you could need, and it was a fantastic piece of history to enjoy. Thank you so much for letting us stay!
5.0
It was a wonderful getaway in a beautiful rustic house.
We loved it so much it was difficult to ever want to leave! The dogs loved it even more!!! Very courteous hosts, easy to deal with and a wonderful place to stay. Would def. stay there again.
5.0
Birthday Getaway
This was place was perfect for a relaxing Birthday getaway. It was great. Everyone had a great time, especially our dogs.
5.0
Stepping back in time
Charming cottage!! With modern conveniences!! We could not have been more pleased or satisfied!! Restful & relaxing … our dog Finn had the time of his life. Laura is lovely and responsive!! Thank you for availing your lovely home to travellers!!
2.5
Great time at the cabin. Very quiet and relaxing. Would like to stay again in the fall
5.0
Beautiful Property
We absolutely loved our stay here! The cabin was very clean and we all enjoyed the antique decor. I felt like we were staying the night at Cracker Barrel! The property itself was gorgeous. Our dogs and our family enjoyed running up and down the hills and mountain on the property.
We have stayed at numerous cabins over the years and this has been our favorite by far! Thank you for a great, relaxing vacation!
2.5
We absolutely loved our stay here! The cabin was very clean and we all enjoyed the antique decor. I felt like we were staying the night at Cracker Barrel! The property itself was gorgeous. Our dogs and our family enjoyed running up and down the hills and mountain on the property.We have stayed at numerous cabins over the years and this has been our favorite by far! Thank you for a great, relaxing vacation!
5.0
Birthday celebration getaway
Great time at the cabin. Very quiet and relaxing.
Would like to stay again in the fall
5.0
Beautiful quaint cabin that is secluded but convenient
We loved our stay here! The cabin is beautiful inside and out. It was clean with modern appliances. The cabin was comfortable with A/C that kept up during a heat wave and quality cotton sheets and quilts. Close friends visited us thru the week and all complimented on how cute the cabin was. The gas grill was very convenient and the dishwasher, dryer, and clothes washer all worked well. Laura was amazing and always responded to our questions promptly before we booked, and both before and after our stay. It was a treat to stay in a historic cabin from the 1800’s. We would definitely recommend this home!
5.0
Authentic Quaint Cabin
We enjoyed our stay at this authentic cabin. I wish we had more time to take advantage of the fire pit and the outdoor patios. Overall the location was great for us to visit family in the area. Thanks for a great visit!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Rogersville?
The average price for a rental in Rogersville is $118 per night. This rental is $199 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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