Peaceful and restorative seclusion is yours in this darling cottage, set on a private 40-acre property. You can truly escape to this tranquil nature retreat! Birders will enjoy our abundant avifauna; 118 species of birds have been recorded here on Wood Thrush Ridge. We are 40 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains NP. For motorcyclists, we are close to the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway. The space This charming cottage has a queen-sized bed, a seating area, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a bathroom. So cozy!! Guest access Guests have access to the cottage lawn, fire pit, and mowed path to a deck in the woods. Other things to note There is a short 175 foot hike up a gentle slope to the cottage. No vehicles of any kind are allowed to drive up to the cottage. There is no TV or internet here. This is the place to unplug and unwind! PLEASE NOTE: Our cottage is primarily a nature retreat in the middle of a 40-acre woods, and is surrounded by abundant wildlife. If it would scare you to have a possum cross your path while walking to the cottage, or bother you when ladybugs get inside the cottage in the winter, then this place will not suit you. On the other hand, animal and nature lovers, birders and naturalists LOVE it here! There are several rescue dogs on the property who may come by to visit!