Ecofriendly Cabin on Chattanooga Mountaintop

* beautiful 20 minute drive to downtown *
This broody cottage is the perfect spot to get away from it all! Mornings waking up under cedar ceilings, lunches cooked on the patio, and evenings spent on the screened-in porch - is there anything better?
Talking Water Nature Retreat is on the top of Chattanooga's Suck Creek Mtn. Whether you prefer to hike through Prentice Cooper State Forest next door or kayak down Suck Creek, Mother Nature has graced this area with a little something for everyone!
The space
Blackbird is 1/4 of the "Songbird Neighborhood" at the newly-created Talking Water Nature Retreat. Talking Water is a family-run business located on an 82-acre strip of land, a mile of which runs along Suck Creek. Our family has worked tirelessly since April 2022 to repair damage done to the land and make it better than it ever was. The most recent part of this (after stabilizing the land and building cabins) has been expansion of our hiking trails along the property.
Our primary intent is to host large groups (up to 25 guests) for family reunions, friend trips, business retreats, religious/club gatherings, etc. We have created this space for people to come together while also maintaining their privacy.
There are 4 cabins, Chickadee, Whippoorwill, Goldfinch, and Blackbird. Each include their own sleeping (for 6-7), bathing (indoor full bathrooms plus outdoor showers), cooking (full kitchens plus outdoor campsite grills), lounging (patios, porches, and decks), and indulgences (such as electric fireplaces, tv, wifi). Outdoor showers are available for use from last frost to first frost each year.
At the center of the neighborhood is the Songbird Pavilion. The pavilion features an outdoor kitchen with an electric griddle, sink, and cabinets. There is a firepit, chairs, benches, and tables. Also, nearby are the slide, tetherball, and hiking trail. The guest laundry and games/extra toiletries are available a short distance away in the garage.
Cabins may be rented individually or as a collective (one listing for 4 cabins - Goldfinch remains under construction at this time).
Guest access
Rental of Blackbird cabin includes the cabin itself and the outdoor space directly adjacent. Also available to the guest are the community pavilion and the guest laundry room inside the garage.
Blackbird comes with 2 parking spaces in front of the cabin. Please message us to arrange for additional parking.
Other things to note
Sleeping arrangements:
(2) Queen mattresses on a built-in bunk bed (sleeps 4)
(1) Twin mattress on the daybed on the porch
Eno hooks for (2) hammocks. These are so fun to sleep in! We provide the hammocks and strapping.
Parking:
Blackbird comes with 2 parking spaces in front of the cabin. Please message us to arrange for additional parking.
PETS:
- Pets are allowed at the discretion of the hosts.
- Pet fee applies. We have a 50% "honesty discount" for guests who inform us of their pets and pay their fee prior to their stay. Full $100 fee will apply for pets host have not been informed of and for fees not paid prior to arrival.
- Guests are responsible for any damage and pets should be crated when not with the guests (hosts can provide crates if needed).
- Guests are to retain control over the pets at all times and clean up all feces.