Discover the perfect Ocoee hideaway, Ivy Cabin at Welcome Valley Village, a Timberroot Rustic Retreat. While small on the inside, this 450-square-foot two-story log cabin makes no concessions when it comes to style and furnishings. Ivy Cabin can sleep up to four in rustic comfort. The cabin is surrounded by woods, giving you near complete privacy as you enjoy the large wrap-around deck and private patio with a vintage cast iron chiminea-style fire pit. Welcome Valley Village consists of six beautiful cabins and three glamping wagons on a 17-acre gated property, surrounded by lush forests, winding trails, and over 900 feet of private riverfront on the world-famous Ocoee River. This property is owned and operated by Timberroot, a small, family-owned business that specializes in creating rustic spaces that allow you to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature. Our smallest and most affordable cabin, Ivy Cottage, is perfect for that romantic getaway or as a place to unwind for business travelers. Whatever brings you to Welcome Valley Village, the cabin has everything you need to make the most of your time on the Ocoee River. This picturebook log home is nestled deep in the woods, creating a deep sense of peace and tranquility. Ivy Cottage's large deck wraps around two sides of the cabin and provides ample outdoor living space. The deck features a delightful patio with a table for dining, reclined bench seating, and an antique cast iron chiminea-style fire pit that will keep you toasty warm on those chilly autumn nights. The Ivy Cottage can comfortably sleep up to four guests. The cabin has one full bath with a shower/tub combination. The downstairs bedroom has a full-size bed. A tilted ladder with handrails leads to the open loft equipped with two twin beds. A short walk down the wooded path will take you to the riverside deck and pavilion, perfect for swimming, fishing, tubing, or simply enjoying the view. We are pleased to allow dogs at Ivy Cottage under specific terms and conditions. See our pet policy for more information. Welcome Valley Village consists of 17 forested acres bordered by the Ocoee River. Guests have the use of beautiful landscaped trails and common areas. Directly over the river is our spacious dock where guests can relax, swim, fish, and drop in tubes, SUP’s, & kayaks. The Riverside Pavilion is open to all guests except when reserved for private events. Please be respectful of other guests as you enjoy this beautiful property. Welcome Valley Village is pleased to offer contactless check-in and check-out. The gate code for the property and your individual cabin lockbox code as well as detailed check-in instructions will be emailed to you approximately 24 hours prior to your check in time. If you have any questions, comments, or experience any difficulties during your stay, our team of dedicated Guest Services Representatives are on-call and available to help from 8 am to 11 pm every day. Our Maintenance Team is on call daily, between 9am-5pm to help with any needs that may arise during your stay. Welcome Valley Village is located near the small town of Benton, Tennessee, on the shore of the Ocoee River. Nestled at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounded by protected forest land, the property is the perfect home base for exploring everything East Tennessee offers. Made famous in part by the 1996 Olympics, thousands of visitors flock to the Ocoee every year to traverse its 3-mile stretch of world-class rapids. For younger adventurers and more leisurely-paced rafters, the nearby Hiwassee and Nantahala rivers offer a milder mountain river experience. While you'll experience absolute peace in your remote surroundings, you'll be close to all the modern amenities you need to make the most of your stay. Grocery stores and restaurants can be found just 15 minutes down the road in Cleveland, Tennessee. Just one mile east is the Cherokee National Forest, the largest tract of public land in Tennessee. There you'll find unspoiled forests and waterways, giving you ample opportunities for hiking, bird watching, hunting, & fishing. A two-hour drive will deliver you to the north or south entrance of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Experience fantastic wildlife and breathtaking views, hike part of the Appalachian Trail or make the trek up to Clingmans Dome, the Park's highest peak. After you visit the Park, don't miss the towns of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Get your thrills at America's friendliest theme park, Dollywood, visit the Titanic Museum, Ripley's Believe it or Not, or take in one of their famous dinner shows. For car and motorcycle enthusiasts, the area is home to the scenic Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and hundreds more miles of winding mountain roads, including the Tail of The Dragon, where thousands of drivers test their skills each year against 318 hairpin turns. For a more urban experience, the city of Chattanooga is less than an hour away. Visit the Tennessee Aquarium, voted one of America's ten best by USA Today. Enjoy a bite to eat at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, which includes a brewery, distillery, several restaurants, and an array of seasonal activities. Experience culture and panoramic views from the Bluff View Arts District and Hunter Museum of American Art. Stroll across the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge to explore local shops in the quirky Northshore neighborhood, and be back to your cabin before dark. Welcome Valley Village is located approximately three miles from the town of Benton, Tennessee, and 20 minutes from Cleveland, Tennessee. Travel in this area typically requires access to an automobile and the property is ideally situated to reach dozens of Tennessee attractions by car. The property is roughly 20 minutes from the Ocoee Whitewater Center, 50 minutes from Chattanooga, 90 minutes from Knoxville, and 2 hours from both entrances to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is just under an hour from Welcome Valley Village. You can typically reach either Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) or Nashville International Airport (BNA) in under three hours. Pet Policy: We are pleased to allow dogs at certain Timberoot properties under specific terms and conditions. As a guest of Welcome Valley Village, you agree to adhere to the following policies. We allow up to 2 dogs per reservation. A one-time pet fee of $35 applies for a single dog, or $50 for two dogs. No dogs over 50 lbs are permitted. If you wish to have your dog accompany you during your stay at Welcome Valley Village, your dog must be approved and added to your reservation at least 48 hours prior to your check-in date. Contact Guest Services to have your pet added to your reservation. Dogs are not allowed on any furniture or bedding. To prevent damage all dogs must be crated overnight and crated when left unattended for any amount of time. Your dog(s) must be leashed at all times when outside on the property. All waste must be picked up and disposed of in proper receptacles. No aggressive dogs are allowed on the property. The owner is responsible for all damages or injuries caused by their dog(s) during their stay. Cats and exotic pets are not permitted at Welcome Valley Village. If there is evidence of non-compliance with the policies stated above, penalty fees will apply. Common examples of non-compliance and corresponding penalty fees are listed below. The list is by no means exhaustive or exact. Management reserves the right to assess each situation differently and use discretion when applying damage or penalty fees. $70 Failure to add your pet to your reservation $70 Evidence of pet on bedding or furniture (excessive pet hair) $100 Evidence of pet within a lodging that is not pet friendly $70-$500+ Damages to lodging, furnishings, or equipment that result in extra cleaning or replacement. (ex. chewed door frames, soiled bed sheets, excessive pet hair on bedding or furnishings) We realize that accidents sometimes happen. Should a situation arise where damages occur, please contact Guest Services immediately. No Smoking: Smoking, vaping, and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited inside Timberroot properties. Not only does smoking leave behind unwelcome odor and residue, but it can be extremely dangerous in a 100% wooden home. You may smoke/vape outside, or on uncovered decks. However, please ensure that windows and doors are closed so that the smoke/vapor does not enter the building. Please be respectful of other guests and refrain from smoking or vaping in and around community spaces. Cigarette butts should be fully extinguished and disposed of properly in exterior trash receptacles. Any evidence of smoking/vaping or smoke/vapor damage or odor inside the property or cigarette damage/debris on the exterior of the property during your stay will result in a $150 fine, due to non-compliance with our stated policies. – Outside Wood – Only wood purchased from Timberroot may be burned in indoor fireplaces. You may purchase firewood by contacting Guest Services. Please note that there are no vendors on-site at Welcome Vaelly Village; firewood must be added to your reservation at least 48 hours before your check-in date. Guests may supply their own wood for the outdoor firepits. However, only firewood that is certified, heat-treated, and properly labeled may be brought into Welcome Valley Village. The state of Tennessee prohibits the use and transport of all out-of-state firewood unless it is certified, heat-treated, and properly labeled. Pests: We take great care to ensure our properties are free from pests. Our properties are regularly treated by professional pest control and our staff takes preventative measures to keep pests out. However, as our properties are located in wooded areas, it is possible for guests to encounter insects and/or small woodland creatures like mice. If you do encounter an unwelcome pest inside your lodging, please contact our Guest Services team immediately so that our grounds team can address the problem as quickly as possible. We ask that guests help us prevent pests by keeping doors and window screens closed and maintaining proper cleanliness during their stay. By booking with us, you accept that encountering insects and woodland creatures is a possibility and that no refunds will be issued for such instances.