“The Cabin at Cypress Inn” is a one-of-a-kind rustic, yet upscale, private escape secluded in the middle of a 177 acre timber and pine plantation. It's easy to relax at this NEW cabin perched above a 4 acre lake and miles of trails for family and pets. The property is perfect for a romantic retreat or just a relaxing getaway. Why rent a private room when you can have the unique opportunity to vacation on a 177-acre private estate? NOTE: Nightly rate includes local hospitality taxes. The space The property was purchased in 2012 after generations of Dodd family ownership. A good 60 years ago Cecil Dodd envisioned and carried out the construction of an A-frame cabin, using virgin Tennessee beech, walnut, and poplar timbers cut from the property. He constructed a dam across the natural spring-fed valley creating a 4-acre lake. Since acquiring the farm in 2009 we’ve made numerous improvements, the chief among them being the cabin. The cabin being 60 years old was in need of repair/updating. We completed additions and extensive renovation in the summer of 2016, the details of which are outlined below. We wanted to maintain the original charm and heritage, yet modernize and expand. We utilized surplus timbers and lumber Cecil had stored in the barn decades ago for the expansion. After 14 months of working with a timber frame expert from Oregon and a local finish carpenter we created “The Cabin at Cypress Inn.” • Main floor has an open floor plan and now includes an all stainless steel kitchen and a new mudroom/laundry room with a new washer/dryer combo. A full bathroom with pebble stone floored shower was added also. The living area/den has two couches and two chairs with ottomans. One couch is an upscale Pottery Barn sofa sleeper which has a fully flat memory foam mattress with no springs or bars! The den has French doors opening onto a spacious new deck offering a beautiful view overlooking the valley and lake. The deck offers a stainless gas grill + ceramic smoker cooking center for grilling and a propane heater for cooler months. The kitchen/living area has oil-finished pine flooring throughout giving a rustic charm that blends with the exposed 60+ year old structural timbers. There is a new 50” flat screen TV for regular TV viewing along with a blue ray DVD player for watching movies. • A new entry porch features “timber frame” craftsmanship also using the timbers found in the barn. • A master suite (second level) features a metal framed king bed complete with Jamison Hilton Head mattress (a firm and supportive comfort that guests get every night from high quality top selling hotel mattresses from around the world!), antique secretary desk, wardrobe, and hanging from the vaulted ceiling is a beautiful deer antler chandelier. The upstairs master suite has its own separate heating and air conditioning ensuring your comfort. The master suite also features a new large flat screen TV so you can catch a ballgame and a blue ray DVD player for watching movies. The master suite bath features ceramic wood-look flooring and a beautifully restored extra-long claw-foot tub salvaged from the honeymoon suite of an old hotel in Corinth, MS. The stamp dates it at 1914. Large windows give sweeping views of the lake, open fields, and wooded areas – even while soaking in the tub! • One unique touch is the countertops and stairs. We cut the countertops for both baths and the kitchen, as well as the stair treads and rises, from the aged timbers found in the barn. The slabs were cut from the center of the beams, then hand-oiled to give the rich satin finish and bring out the woods natural aged beauty. The Cabin at Cypress Inn is truly a one-of-a-kind rustic, yet upscale, private escape. Outdoors, on the eastern side of the main cabin is the Cooking Shack. This structure was built as a perfect prep area/shelter for outdoor fish frys, lowcountry boils and s'more roasting. Included amenities of our Shack are below: - Deep Stainless sink with hot water - Additional outdoor chairs/seating - 3 propane burners (for deep frys and boils) - Propane Tanks - Pots & untensils (for deep frys and boils) - Masterbuilt smoker - Paper Towels - Charcoal - Lighter Fluid - Hotdog/Marshmallow roasting sticks - Grilling Mitts - Grilling Utensils - Trolling Motor - Trolling Motor Battery (and charging station) - Life Jackets - Fishing Net - Boat Oars (2) - Diesel Fuel for fire starter (yellow can) - Propane Torch for fire starter - Kindling - Firewood Guest access This rental is for the entire cabin and 177 acres and includes the use of all land and trails with the exception of a few storage structures. No WiFi Good Dish tv service Other things to note Please note our property is located in a very rural area and is well secluded. A "trip in to town" will take a minimum of 15 minuets.