Beech Hollow Hideout

100%

238 reviews

· Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee · 100 acres

Hosted by William K.

Cabin

· 2 guests max

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Peaceful healing property. We do organic gardening and have animals that you can visit with as well. I have a sculpture studio and art sales gallery that you can come check out. We've been living off the grid for over 30 years. Come visit us and learn about our way of life! Enjoy complete privacy in a cozy forest retreat hut in a beautiful hollow in Middle Tennessee. Accommodates 2. Pretty steep 200 yd uphill hike to hut. Perfect for relationship getaway, spiritual retreat, or writing - planning intensive. Nationally-known spelunking (Indian Grave Point Cave) within 1/2 mile. 3 miles from Center Hill Lake. Hiking trails. Experience our alternative lifestyle with owner built solar log home, organic gardens and sculpture studio. Guests must arrive before dark to ensure finding correct address (GPS errs at last moment) and to facilitate hike up to hut. Potable water, trash disposal, and a toilet are available on site. Pets are permitted, as well as campfires (outside of burn bans). Guests love staying here: "Wow! This place is amazing, beautiful, peaceful, relaxing, and super cozy on cold nights. I can not recommend this place enough. William is a gracious host. He made sure I had enough wood for the wood stove and spring water to drink. If you are anywhere close and want a totally unique experience check this place out."Enjoy complete privacy in a cozy forest retreat hut in a beautiful hollow in Middle Tennessee. Accommodates 2. Pretty steep 200 yd uphill hike to hut. Perfect for relationship getaway, spiritual retreat, or writing - planning intensive. Nationally-known spelunking (Indian Grave Point Cave) within 1/2 mile. 3 miles from Center Hill Lake. Hiking trails. Experience our alternative lifestyle with owner built solar log home, organic gardens and sculpture studio. Guests must arrive before dark to ensure finding correct address and to facilitate hike up to hut.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace, private. Heavily wooded area, not always safe for outdoor campfires.

Toilet available

Pit toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Pets must be controlled as we have various poultry breeds

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. Local pure springwater in tilt jug.

Bins available

Trash bin. Bring trash down to trash cans behind our house. Recycling on our back porch.

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend296 ratings · 238 reviews

Luke S.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

With pets

Williams spot is truly a delight! A must for anyone trying to get off grind for a while. Word to the wise, pack less. That hike is no joke

William B.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Fairy Land, wonderland, enjoy.

I honestly can't recommend this getaway enough. William the host is the most down to earth person I've ever met. After our stay he was so kind to show us his shop/art studio. I highly recommend seeing it. Their dog Rocket actually stayed a night with us it was really cool he is the best camping buddy I've never had. Just writing this review I wish we could have stayed longer everything about the stay was so amazing. P.S. tho it was amazing I recommend being somewhat in shape. The hike up to the hut is roughly 200 yards however it is strenuous so pack accordingly.

Josephine Michener M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

William and Rocket the dog were very helpful and made sure I had everything I needed. We had a storm and both of them came to check on me. The hill up to the cabin is no joke. If/when I go back, I'll treat it as backpacking not car camping. The cabin has a lot of foods and resources and if you end up needing something you can go down to your car, its better than hauling everything up the hill and realizing it's already in the cabin. Ask me how I know 😐 William has an art studio and shop and will give tours. I highly recommend

Kendall G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

We had an amazing time at this property. The area was beautiful and Rocket, their beagle, was great company. an amazing escape from the rush of daily life and such a great spot for an intimate romantic Valentine’s Day!

Jasmine W.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· January 2025

We had such a great time! It was exactly what we needed. William's land was beautiful and the hut was very private. The wood burning stove was so cozy and warm during the cold nights. There was a short hike nearby that was very scenic and relaxing. We came down to meet William and check out his gallery. The sculptures were amazing and a must see while you visit! He is very talented. I also loved seeing the animals on the property. Chickens and guniea were roaming around and I got to pet a very sweet goat. And Rocket was such a wonderful dog. He was very friendly and would walk up with us and visit the hut while we stayed. We will definitely be coming again.

Amy P.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· January 2025

It was a lovely location! Awesome vibes, great solitude, amazing hosts. A bit complicated for a long stay in the cold but no complaints, it was exactly what i was looking for.

Location

Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking