A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Cowan, steps from Cowan City Hall and Cowan Railroad Museum. .This vacation home is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Tims Ford Lake and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Johny Garden.
University of the South - 10 min drive - 8.3 miles
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - 36 min drive - 36.1 miles
Jack Daniel's Distillery - 43 min drive - 34.2 miles
Getting around
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Lupita's - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 11 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.
Cozy king ensuite room in historic railroad inn
Unique historic railroad inn offers 1 apartment and 2 ensuite rooms with modern shower or combined shower/baths downstairs. The 5 ensuite rooms upstairs include clawfoot tubs and one common shower. The Buck room, featured here is the only 2nd floor king room. All 2nd floor rooms have central heat and air and are augmented with a bathroom heater and wall ac/heat unit. Essential oil infused bath salts are provided to enhance your soaking tub experience.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Books
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must contact management prior to.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Must contact management prior to.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Reviews
Cozy king ensuite room in historic railroad inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a wonderful stay! From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional—our host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The room was spotless, comfortable, and well cared for, which made it easy to settle in and relax.The location was also perfect for our trip—just a quick 15-minute drive to The University of the South. While you can occasionally hear the train horn, it didn’t impact our trip in a negative way at all. Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we’d gladly stay here again!
Karen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Michael T.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Old hotel
Love the ambiance. Old charm
Cindy M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
May 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a unique and charming hotel
We loved our stay here! Each room is unique and the entire place is cozy and charming. Rachel was very friendly and kind and offered a delicious continental breakfast in the morning. We’ll stay again if we’re ever back in town. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
The Inn is a delightful place to originate daily excursions in the area. We were there for an event at Sewanee and it is in an ideal location for access to the University and also the adjacent communities.
Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shannon W.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Alabama Couple
Very cozy with sweet personal hospitality and touches all around. So glad we chose a locally owned boutique hotel. Our journey was most definitely enriched by it!
Shannon W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina W.
Sep 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Visit
We met both the owner and manager and they were incredibly hospitable! Our pets (which we notified of in advance) were spoiled by everyone they met too! Thank you for a lovely weekend and a close proximity to our student! We look forward to our next visit!
Gina W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
2/10 Terrible
Catherine M.
Jul 17, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
This was a wonderful little gem! Every room was special and the hosts were super friendly and made us feel welcome. We will definitely be back and recommend this Inn to anyone!
Catherine M.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amalia R., Huntsville, AL USA
Jul 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Victorian Inn with Hostel Vibes Quaint, Kind, & Quirky
Unique Experience, will return soon! Exactly as advertised. Perfect place to stop on the way to or from a hike in south Cumberland.
Amalia R.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tommy C.
May 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly place
Very enjoyable
Tommy C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elisa M.
May 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place.
Lovely place. Beautifully restored old building, quiet, and sparkling clean! Captures the old time vibe of the locale in the best way. Tom was a wonderful host.