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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 orange door and covered porch Whippoorwill deck and private stone patio seen from above Whippoorwill open interior with loft ladder, dining nook and fireplace Whippoorwill living room with leather sleeper sofa and cowhide throw Whippoorwill dining nook and ladder up to the loft Whippoorwill kitchen with teal tile and a window over the counter Whippoorwill bathroom vanity with vessel sink Whippoorwill indoor shower with blue tile and a stained-glass window Whippoorwill private outdoor stargazing shower Whippoorwill cabin lit up at night

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.
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Goldfinch

Goldfinch cordwood cabin with handmade log-end and bottle-glass walls Goldfinch flagstone patio with red Adirondack chairs and firewood Goldfinch open living room with velvet sofas and a cordwood wall Goldfinch indoor Eno hammocks strung across the living space Goldfinch kitchen island and blue retro fridge beside an arched wood door Goldfinch full kitchen with farmhouse sink and range Goldfinch king bed in the semi-private bedroom with cordwood walls Goldfinch whimsical earthen bathroom with an arched mirror Goldfinch outdoor stargazing shower open to the sky Goldfinch cordwood cabin lit up at night

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

6–7Guests
1Bedroom
3Beds
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.
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Chickadee

Chickadee log cabin with covered deck in the woods Chickadee cabin and its wraparound deck tucked into the woods Chickadee deck with lounge seating along the log wall Chickadee open interior with dining table, kitchen and bed beyond Chickadee kitchen with open shelving and tile counter Chickadee king bed and leather futon under vaulted cedar ceilings Chickadee electric fireplace and smart TV beside the bed Chickadee in-cabin hammocks beside the sliding door to the deck Chickadee sunny yellow clawfoot soaking tub on patterned tile Chickadee bathroom with ornate mirror and painted vessel sink Chickadee interior with a reclaimed wood trough console and vintage mirror

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.
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Blackbird

Blackbird black cabin with red door and screened porch Blackbird open living room looking out to the screened porch Blackbird living area with orange velvet chairs and TV Blackbird kitchen with teal tile, farmhouse sink and bar stools Blackbird built-in queen bunk bed beside the living area Blackbird daybed with botanical wallpaper and forest views Blackbird screened porch with hammock and daybed Blackbird bathroom with teal vanity and walk-in shower Blackbird cedar outdoor shower Blackbird black cabin lit up at night

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.
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Meadowlark

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Meadowlark Bunkhouse cedar exterior with covered porch and rock garden Meadowlark bunk room with built-in queen bunk beds Meadowlark lounge with bar seating Meadowlark colorful lounge with floral wallpaper Meadowlark lounge with green sofas and patterned rug Meadowlark kitchenette with green cabinets and big windows Meadowlark covered porch with the 36-inch Blackstone grill Meadowlark porch firepit with colorful metal chairs Meadowlark Bunkhouse and its lavender door at dusk

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

8Guests
1Bunk Room
2Beds
1Bath
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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.
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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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