Rustic living at its finest! Wake up to panoramic sunrises over the Cherokee National Forest, view millions of stars at night or plan to catch a full moon rising over the mountains. Located in a quiet farming community, this renovated horse barn features two comfortable bedrooms, kitchen, bath and laundry rooms, expansive porches, grill, gazebo and fire pit. Bring your kayaks, rods & reels, hiking boots or a good book and enjoy what nature has to offer. Minutes to Hiwassee and Ocoee rivers. This is an actual horse barn which had been converted into a living space several years ago. It was remodeled in 2017 to improve all interior rooms and outdoor areas. The master bedroom offers a side entrance to the porch along with a huge closet and dresser. The second bedroom has dresser space, a clothes rod and shelf. Large kitchen, bathroom with rain head shower, full size washer and dryer for your convenience. There is no dishwasher or bathtub. There is plenty of seating outside in addition to a fire pit, gazebo. and gas grill. The unit has one TV set located in the living room with DirecTV as the satellite provider. Many cell carriers have good reception in this area but traveling to town can get spotty. Internet is available but it is not unlimited as we do not have many internet options in this rural area. It can be slow at times. AT & T U-verse in the internet provides. We have also provided a variety of books, board games, a ping pong table, corn hole boards and other itens for kids of all ages to enjoy! There is an abundance of wildlife here! You may see a variety of songbirds, hummingbirds or raptors flying nearby or deer and wild turkey that roam through the property during season. Guests have access to first level apartment and outdoor spaces around the barn area. Home is non ADA compliant and no pets are allowed. Living room is entry level, there are up to 2 steps up to other rooms. Guests may self check-in with electronic keypad. Instructions will be emailed upon confirmed booking. No hunting or fireworks are allowed on the property . And, for our most exciting news, there is now another, larger living space at the barn! The 1600 sq ft second floor has been renovated in April 2022 into a 3br/2ba open floor plan design. You can view & book this under our other listing at The Barn at Frog Hollow NEW! The Retreat. It will sleep 8, and can be combined with this downstairs unit for larger groups up to 14 maximum. Guests can use the entire downstairs apartment, exterior porches, gazebo, fire pit and grassy areas around the barn. The farm is approximately 21 acres of land, but it is not level terrain in many areas, so please use caution for walking or hiking. There is fencing around the property, and also the treeline in the back and along the road divides my property from the neighbors. I live on the back end of the property and am available by phone or text if you have any questions, concerns or comments. Let me know how I can make your stay most enjoyable! We are located close to Benton, TN, which is the county seat of Polk County. It is about an 8 minute drive to town, where you will find dollar stores, gas stations and liquor stores. Fresh N Low in Ocoee and Food City in Etowah are the closest grocery stores, about 15 minutes away on 411. More grocery options in Cleveland which include Walmart, Aldi and Publix. The Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers are just a few minutes away. The closest boat ramp is Patty Road bridge, on the Hiwassee. The Ocoee can be met in several locations-Parksville lake area, the Dam, 411, etc. We are located approximately 25 minutes to Cleveland, about an hour to Chattanooga, Murphy NC, Blue Ridge or Ellijay GA, a little further to Maryville or Knoxville and about 2 hours to Gatlinburg. You must provide your own transportation to our location. Walking locally is at your own risk due to no sidewalks in this rural area. If there is something that is in need of repair or replacement, let me know either during or at the end of your stay. Please do not remove items belonging to the Barn from the property. Power outages are uncommon but possible, especially during severe weathrr. The barn is equipped with flashlights, candles and lanterns. Firewood is not provided, but feel free to bring your own for use in the firepit!