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Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm.

Cabin in Rogersville with kitchen and balcony

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Imagine waking up in this charming cabin near Rogersville, Tennessee's second oldest town, surrounded by 50 acres to roam. Unwind in the gas fireplace-lit living room or explore the outdoors with kayaking and rafting on Clinch River and great fishing at Cherokee Lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm.

Master is on main with a King size bed.
Bedroom 2 with two full beds and a sitting area with couch
Bedroom 3 with a full and twin bed
Downstairs full bath/shower has washer and dryer for your convenience.
Upstairs bathroom is complete with a claw foot tub
Updated eat-in kitchen that is fully equipped
Keurig coffee maker
Living room with gas fireplace
A double front porch complete with rocking chairs and porch swing
Cable TV
Library of DVD
internet available

Linens are provided

50 acres to roam with a barn, old cabin and out buildings to explore. Deer are seen quite often (NO HUNTING, unless it is with a camera)


Located near Rogersville, Tennessee's second oldest town
Clinch River for kayaking and rafting
Cherokee Lake for some great fishing and lake recreations
Near Pressman's Home, one of United States' modern day ghost towns
One hour to The Bristol Motor Speedway
Heritage Days in Rogersville, TN
Fourth of July Celebrations
Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum
Cruise-In Downtown with antique cars
Hiking at Bays Mountain Park, waterfalls, high ridges with fire tower views, and lake

**Parties are NOT ALLOWED with out prior arrangements. Only people staying at the cabin are welcome without prior arrangements. Names and IDs will be obtained.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pet policy - must be crated and/or never left unattended or unobserved. $150 carpet cleaning for 1st room and $50 for each additional room if needed

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $20 per night per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Cabin Idle Hour Farm
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Idle Hour Farm Rogersville
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Idle Hour Farm
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Cabin Idle Hour Farm
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Idle Hour Farm Rogersville
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Cabin Idle Hour Farm
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Idle Hour Farm Rogersville
Sleep Bit History. Welcome 1860 Log Idle Hour Farm

About the area

Map
Rogersville, TN

What's nearby

  • Parkview Plaza - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Rogersville City Park - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hawkins Plaza - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Rogersville Historic District - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Rogersville Printing Museum - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pal's Sudden Service - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bull Babies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dairy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peking Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rogersville Printing Museum, McDonald Golf Club and John Sevier State Waterfowl Refuge. Cherokee Reservoir and Arnotts Island are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Sleep In A Bit Of History. Welcome To An 1860 Log Cabin And Idle Hour Farm. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 144 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property and cabin
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem just outside Rogersville. Beautiful, historic cabin with lots of charm inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice cabin. They did a great job using the cabin while still maintaining the original feel. Hosts were great to work with and were very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Spent two nights at this quaint little cabin and it was very nice. Very historic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Log Cabin Getaway

This is a such a cute cabin! So well decorated with antiques, but also has all the modern amenities. The property is so beautiful and peaceful, very special. We loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property, very cool house, deer everywhere. We loved every bit of it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rogersville explore

The cabin was excellent and the land was amazing. Very much enjoyed staying and using the camp fire. Seeing the deer in field, and rain in the late day made it prefect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Rustic Cabin

The cabin was spacious and cozy. Lots of places to sleep and lounge. The outside space was amazing! Our dogs were safe and comfortable. The host was incredibly accommodating both pre booking and with extending our stay. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gem of a cabin

There are not many places to stay in this area but this cabin is a gem no matter what. Great location and very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly visit

Idle Hour is our favorite spot for relaxation and fun.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole H., Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Quaint Cabin

We enjoyed our stay at this authentic cabin. I wish we had more time to take advantage of the fire pit and the outdoor patios. Overall the location was great for us to visit family in the area. Thanks for a great visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable

Awesome cabin! Clean and so cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brently b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

This was our third time to stay at the cabin. We love it. It is a fantastic place to unplug and get back to basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Location, Classic TN Home

We absolutely loved our stay at Idle Hour Farm. This property was everything we were looking for during our trip to TN! The home is historic, gorgeous and extremely well maintained. We brought our pups with us and they enjoyed themselves as much as we did! The land is beautiful and perfect for walks with a gorgeous Mountain View. The home was super clean and had that classic “log cabin” feel. We can’t wait to book our next visit. Thank you so much for offering this beautiful property for us to experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idle Hours

Great cabin! The period decor and antiquity of the cabin was a charming throwback to earlier times. We especially enjoyed the cozy living room and fireplace. The manicured trails made exploring the property much easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deniece W., Pensacola Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our trip

The property was beautiful, we enjoyed it immensely. It was close to other great experiences . Our family joined us a couple of days and we made dinner and another grilled on the wonderful patio with the beautiful view of the mountains. We will be back. Such a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

historical dream

The home was more than we expected with all the antiques . The history of the home was interesting and we felt comfortable and at home as soon as we walked in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Step Back In Time

A historic cabin with all the modern amenities. If you are a history buff this is a great retreat for you! Filled with antiques and very charming. Situated on a 50 acre farm it is a peaceful respite with several old farm building to explore. The host is very responsive and provided several suggestions of nearby places to visit during our stay. I would like to mention however that true to the time period of when this was originally built, the ceilings are low with exposed beams, but for me that just added to the rustic appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty P., Wedowee, AL

Great mixture of history and modern amenities!

Staying at this historic log farmhouse was an adventure. A week was not long enough to see the treasures within the house and the surrounding countryside. Front porch for morning coffee and back patio with new gas grill for evenings. Every room was inviting and offered nostalgic treasures. Hope owner will put screens on windows before fall. Would love to come back then and enjoy cool days and evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idle Hour is peaceful and beautiful

This was our second visit to Idle Hour Farm. It was fun exploring the property. Used the fireplace on cool crisp mornings we are early risers. I was formerly raised in Tennessee. The log house reminded me of my grandparents log house of days gone by ruined by fire. Love pd sitting on the rockers on the front porch. We even saw a wild turkey doing a walk about. We are in our seventies. Could not negotiate the upstairs but master bedroom downstairs was great. Glad to see modern appliances in an old setting. Enjoyed reading the towns history too. Ate at the Hale Springs Inn and also toured the inns bedrooms where past Presidents have stayed. Their name plaques are on the rooms they stayed in. Inn was established in 1824. The town of Rogersville is historic. My parents grew up there. People are so friendly. The irises were blooming everywhere. It was a memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So peaceful and beautiful

My first impression when I walked through the door was that we had stepped back in time. My grandparents lived in a log cabin when I was a small child. No electricity nor running water. So glad that you modernized those things. I wanted to just unplug and enjoy the serenity of it all. Glad to see you did have wi-fi just in case we needed it. Only issue for us was negotiating the stairs, we were all in our 70’s. Too old to climb steep steps. So we had my sister in law and myself in the master bedroom. My husband slept in living room on the sofa to keep from climbing the steps. He said it was very comfortable. Our Chihuahua Rose is 13 and has cataracts. She ran around outside like she was a pup. Matter of fact in 3 short days she lost 5 oz. Must have been the sweet clover grass. I can brag to my friends that I stayed in a 1860’s cabin. Thank you so much for an enjoyable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
If you’re a fan of old time rustic ambience you will love this place like we did! Six of us met there from around the country for 4 nights - it was great for us! Laura was available every time she was contacted for our minor questions. The cabin had all modern amenities and we couldn’t have been happier. While in the area we visited the Printing Museum, Red Dog restaurant & Cowboy Steakhouse- pleased at both! We plan to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jolly Christmas Cabin!

The perfect setting for an old fashioned Family Christmas! Laura was a fabulous hostess, and had the cabin perfect for our arrival. The cabin was extremely well appointed with everything you need to hunker down for the holiday. Generous bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas—and an amazing, bucolic family farmstead setting! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

cheryl b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family wedding stay

We loved the property and the ability to walk with our dogs and the antiques in this historic cabin. Well set up and ready for us. I think description should say challenging for persons over 6 feet tall.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

We LOVE this old farm house - the charm, the acreage, the setting, the layout, the location. Highly recommended if you want a relaxing place to stay. Not recommended if you are not interested in restful, quiet, contemplative location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022