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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 163500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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South Pittsburg, TN
  • Ruby Falls
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Tennessee Aquarium
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kimball

In South Pittsburg .You'll find Kimball Park and Guntersville Lake within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also, Tennessee River is within 3 miles (5 km) and Shelby Rhinehart Bridge is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ruby Falls - 33 min drive - 32.2 miles
  • Chattanooga Convention Center - 37 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo - 37 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 37 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 38 min drive - 35.6 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Step back into time with this 1850's historic house

This beautiful home was once host to historical figures, wealthy families and dashing parties. Four bedroom, two bath, library/bar, large living room with baby grand piano and pool table, elegant foyer, large dining room and commercial kitchen. Her history is as grand as she is. Explore our 136 acres of private hiking trails or just relax in front of our outdoor chimney while you grill some dinner. We have the perfect space for a game of touch football or just let the kids run free. Relax or practice yoga next to our meditation pond or in our orchard gardens. Have your family meet in the middle. Our location is perfect for families spread out from Atlanta, Nashville, Chattanooga, Huntsville and Knoxville. It’s also perfect for groups who want to golf. We are located seven minutes from Sweetens Cove golf course and 25 minutes from Suwanee golf course.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please make sure to clean up after your pet!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Step back into time with this 1850's historic house to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Step back into time with this 1850's historic house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Step back into time with this 1850's historic house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Step back into time with this 1850's historic house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Step back into time with this 1850's historic house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Step back into time with this 1850's historic house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Step back into time with this 1850's historic house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Step back into time with this 1850's historic house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Step back into time with this 1850's historic house to downtown South Pittsburg?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Kimball.

Step back into time with this 1850's historic house Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great old house!

This was a great home base for use while in town visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori A.

Beautiful historic home and grounds

Great friends that don’t get to see each other often had a last minute idea to get together and catch up. This property was perfect for that. We grilled, played corn hole, visited and had a superb visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of our best stays yet!

We had a group of 11 fishermen and 6 tournament bass boats. We were initially just happy to find a rental that would accommodate a group of this size. What we ended up with was one of the most fantastic and friendly weeks ever! The house rustic on the outside and is beautiful on the inside. We knew we would need a few air mattresses but the 8 beds were wonderful! Tab and Sarah were wonderful people and shared a great deal of history on the home and property. It was truly amazing. The large ballroom barn was awesome and a great place to hang out as well. Tab even took a few of our braver fellows to a haunted cabin! The beauty and history of this property is unparalleled and the hosts are simply amazing people. We have found our destination in South Pittsburg and will be booking with Tab and Sarah the next time we travel to Nickajack lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a golf course stay

We went to play sweetens cove golf course and needed a place to stay for 1 night. Sarah was so friendly and the house was unique with plenty of beds and space to hang out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic charm

Great location for Sweetens Cove. We stayed for a golf trip. Hosts were excellent and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountains

We enjoyed our stay. the area is beautiful. House is large and takes you back in history. The History of the grounds is amazing and the room with books and artifacts was enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for Sweetens Cove

We had a group of guys coming to play golf at Sweetens Cove (8 minutes away) and play some cards the rest of the time. Very laid back and easy to get to. Plenty of beds. Host is incredibly nice and very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique place to stay with plenty of parking

Lots of history with this house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!!!

This was an excellent stay! Our group had such a wonderful time. Very spacious and accommodating and a very enjoyable place to stay. The host was wonderful and very friendly. Highly recommended to all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and great people!

We had a group of 13 friends from across the country stay here for a night while traveling for a wedding. The house was well kept, and the owners gave us a tour and explained the history of the house. Everyone in our group loved how unique the house was. The owners were super responsive with every question we had. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Candice V., Ontario, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness

Character…. But....

This VRBO was not as advertised. -We came to the house at check in time and still had not received any entry instructions and we needed to call to find out if we could enter -The bathroom has two doors and no locks on either door (difficult to have any privacy) -There was no drinkable water on site at all and we needed to boil water to get clean water for coffee and breakfast (thankfully we did get water Sunday afternoon) -The patio was full of tall weeds it looked terrible and there was no fire wood other than someone else’s previous half burnt pieces of wood. -only a couple of patio chairs by the fire pit area so we could not sit outside based on the guests. -The front door handle was broken and falling off -two burners on the stove wouldn’t lite (sparkers did not work) and the other side would keep going for 5 minutes no matter what we did until we unplugged the stove. So many little things… like wasp nests at the piano door and lights fixtures with only 1 bulb working in rooms … to broken glass on the floor in kitchen which was found in a foot, front patio furniture covered in cobwebs and dirt which we needed to clean before we could use. It basically felt like they were not prepared for us to be in their place. Not at all worth what we spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kim J.

Weekend

Lots of history
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool historical place

If your looking for an off the beaten path get-away this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness

There are not 12 beds.

Great property for a trip to Sweetens, but there are not 12 beds in the home. 4 guys in our group had to find a hotel for the 2 nights we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming oasis

We had a great time on this beautiful property and enjoying the beautiful house, ample land, and general space for a large group. The owners were amazing and accommodating. I would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

The property manager was excellent he was very concerned about us being ok

It was a nice place we enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taste of History

When we reserved this house we had no idea the History and age related to the house, Complete Joy to stay in, Thank You !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great historical house

Had a softball tournament and we stayed in the beautiful house. Read up on the history of it and was amazed. Place was a lot bigger than it looked from the outside.. The stay was amazing and communication was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house

We had a group of 12 guys getting away on a golf trip to Sweetens Cove. The house was bigger than expected and super comfortable. The kitchen serviced everything we needed and the outdoor space was amazing. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay and will definitely be booking again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweetens Cove Golf Trip

Property owners were very accessible and friendly. Great location for our Sweetens Cove golf trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really neat getaway

We stayed here with our kids and Mother for our weekend elopement service and it turned out perfect. The kids loved the living room with pool table and fireplace the dining room with large vintage dinner table to seat 12 was amazing. The outdoor area made the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. Made s’mores by the fireplace and plenty of room to play spike ball. As we were leaving the kids asked if we could make this place a yearly tradition!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting historical house

We stayed at the house with a couple other families for a 9U football tournament. Our hosts were amazing and very helpful throughout our stay. We had a small plumbing issue that they took care of immediately. The house and property had so much history. We all were accommodated comfortably and the kids had a blast exploring the house. If we’re ever in the area again, we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021