Welcome To This 2 Bedroom Renovated Cabin With Deck and Views!

Charming Cabin Experience in Southern Tennessee

Experience the natural beauty of southern Tennessee from this warm and welcoming 2-bedroom, 1-bath Pikeville cottage vacation rental. The small cottage plan is nestled on a wooded lot with stunning winter mountain and lake views, a soaking tub for 2, and a rustic-yet-modern interior, this cottage home offers the comfort and seclusion you seek. Whether you're fishing and boating on Chickamauga Lake, exploring stunning vistas at Fall Creek Falls State Park, or enjoying the charming town of Pikeville, you'll have an unforgettable family trip. The small cottage home has recently been renovated with a cedar soaking tub for 2 (seasonal). The vacation home has an arcade game, free WiFi, and is great for fishing (fishing tournaments nearby). Book this quintessential small cottage plan for your next family trip, featuring everything from desirable on-site amenities and an excellent location near the area's top attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations with Scenic Outdoor Living

The vacation home design has a bedroom with a California king-size bed and a second bedroom with 2 twin beds. Enjoy outdoor living with 2 decks, seasonal mountain and lake views (winter), outdoor seating, a gas grill, mountain and lake views, and a fire pit. The small cottage plan has a fully equipped kitchen with cooking basics, spices, a coffee maker, a coffee grinder, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags, a blender, and a Crock-Pot. The cottage has a Smart TV, gas fireplace, board games, and breakfast bar.

The Sustainability of Wood in Cottage Design

This small cottage plan uses plenty of wood throughout its design. When it comes to small cottage plans you might wonder which type of timber is more sustainable. There is no exact answer to that as each wood type is accompanied by its pros and cons in terms of environmental sustainability. Some have advantages that outweigh others but come with their own set of disadvantages, so there is no clear answer to be given on this matter. You can compare the different types of wood in terms of sustainability.

Softwood: Quick Growth and Sustainability

Softwood. Softwood trees grow very quickly, especially when compared to other types like hardwood. What this implies is that these trees can be easily planted, grown, and chopped down as per requirements but can be replaced at an equally fast pace. This is the prime factor that makes wood products based on this wood type highly sustainable.

Hardwood: Durability and Longevity

Hardwood. Hardwood sources take more time to grow as compared to softwood ones especially because they undergo a dormant phase during winters where these trees normally do not grow. However, they are generally compared to be more durable and stronger than softwoods. Because of this, products made of hardwood tend to last much longer periods.

Engineered Wood: Efficiency and Limitations

Engineered wood. This wood type is highly efficient, productive, and sustainable. It is much more resistant to water than both softwood and hardwood so for this reason, these will not undergo much damage if exposed to water. However, engineered wood can not be refinished easily. Even the best of this type of wood can only be refinished a few times. This means that products made from this wood type will not be very long-lasting and may need frequent replacing.