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Hand-Built Cabins Chattanooga, TN

Five unique, hand-built cabins — each with its own style, plus shared access to amenities across the property. Book a single cabin, or rent all five together.

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Whippoorwill

Whippoorwill cabin exterior with deck and seating Whippoorwill interior with loft ladder, dining nook and kitchen Whippoorwill living room with leather couch Whippoorwill open-plan kitchen and dining with loft ladder Whippoorwill bathroom vanity with vessel sink Whippoorwill private outdoor stargazing shower Whippoorwill living space with retro fridge, framed mirror and painted chest Whippoorwill stone patio with firepit and outdoor seating

Cozy cabin vibes, wild mountain air, and a stargazing shower to top it all off.

6–7Guests
1Bedroom
2Beds
1.5Baths
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Stargazing outdoor shower — rinse off under the open sky and treetops after a day on the trails, with a second shower indoors.
  • King bed in the loft
  • Full-size sleeper couch
  • 2 indoor Eno hammocks
  • Full kitchen
  • Private stone patio & deck
  • Pet friendly (with fee)

Goldfinch

Goldfinch cordwood cabin lit up at dusk in a wildflower meadow Goldfinch open living and kitchen with cordwood and bottle-glass walls Goldfinch green velvet couch against a glass-bottle cordwood wall Goldfinch bedroom with cordwood walls and wood ceiling Goldfinch whimsical bathroom with bottle-glass wall Goldfinch private outdoor shower

Every log and bottle in the walls was placed by hand — a storybook cordwood cottage full of natural magic.

6–8Guests
1Bedroom
4Beds
1.5Baths
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Handmade cordwood & bottle-glass walls — sunlight dances through the colorful glass bottles set into the log walls, casting warm, whimsical glows all day.
  • King bed in semi-private bedroom
  • 2 full-size sleeper sofas
  • 2 indoor Eno hammocks
  • Full kitchen
  • Outdoor stargazing shower (seasonal)
  • Pet friendly (with fee)

Chickadee

Chickadee log cabin with covered deck in the woods Chickadee covered deck with dining table and seating Chickadee kitchen with big windows and open shelving Chickadee sunny yellow clawfoot soaking tub Chickadee cedar outdoor shower Chickadee bathroom with ornate mirror and painted vessel sink Chickadee outdoor shower open to the trees

A cheerful, eclectic log cabin built for a playful, handmade, nature-filled stay.

4Guests
1Bedroom
2Beds
1.5Baths
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Sunny vintage clawfoot tub — sink into the cheerful clawfoot soaking tub after a day on the trails, then rinse off under the stars in the seasonal outdoor shower.
  • Cozy bed + sleeper futon
  • In-cabin hammock kits
  • Small full kitchen
  • Electric fireplace & smart TV
  • Covered porch & patio
  • Pet friendly (with fee)

Blackbird

Blackbird black cabin with red door in the woods Blackbird living area with orange velvet chairs and TV Blackbird open kitchen and living space Blackbird colorful, artsy living area Blackbird open shelves with colorful pottery Blackbird indoor hammock by big windows Blackbird screened-in porch with daybed Blackbird cedar outdoor shower Blackbird black cabin lit up at dusk

Colorful, compact, and full of soul — a moody black cabin with a vibrant, artsy heart.

6–7Guests
1Bedroom
3Beds
1.5Baths
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Screened-in porch — the cabin's magic-hour spot: lounge on the daybed and watch the mountain glow, bug-free.
  • Queen bunk bed (sleeps 4)
  • Twin daybed on the screened porch
  • 2 indoor Eno hammocks
  • Full kitchen + campfire grill
  • Electric fireplace, TV & Wi-Fi
  • Vaulted cedar ceilings
  • Seasonal outdoor shower

Meadowlark

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Meadowlark Bunkhouse cedar exterior with lavender door Meadowlark bunk room with built-in queen bunk beds Meadowlark kitchen with green cabinets and big windows Meadowlark lounge with bar seating Meadowlark colorful lounge with floral wallpaper Meadowlark lounge with green sofas and patterned rug

Bring the whole crew — a funky, handmade bunkhouse that sleeps eight, built for gathering.

8Guests
1Bunk Room
2Beds
0.5Baths
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Built for groups — sleeps 8 — the whole-crew pick: two handmade built-in queen bunk beds and a big shared lounge, made for families and friends.
  • Two built-in queen bunk beds
  • In-cabin hammock kits
  • Kitchenette (details in the guidebook)
  • Smart TVs & Wi-Fi
  • Firepit & patio
  • Outdoor shower
Shared Across the Property

Amenities Across the Property

Wherever you stay, the whole mountain is yours to explore — trails, gathering spaces, and a few resident friends.

  • Wooded trails & overlooks
  • Creekside on Suck Creek
  • Covered event pavilion
  • Firepits & gathering spaces
  • Outdoor showers under the stars
  • Resident chickens, goats & cats
  • Add-ons marketplace
  • Trail map & guidebook
Enhance Your Stay

Merch, S’mores & Mountain Adventures.

Round out your stay with Talking Water merch and s’mores kits, farm-fresh eggs, kayak and mountain-bike rentals, guided tours, and miles of hiking right out your door.

MerchS’mores kitsFarm eggsKayak rentalsBike rentalsGuided toursHiking
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Wooded trail at Talking Water Nature Retreat
Explore the Bluff

Trails & Property Map

Miles of hand-cut trails to blue holes and overlooks along Suck Creek.

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Find Your Cabin on the Bluff

Book a single cabin for a quiet escape, or rent the whole village for your people.

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