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Beech Hollow Hideout

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· Dowelltown, De Kalb, Tennessee
100 acres hosted by William K.
1 lodging site · 1 tent site
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Peaceful healing property. We do organic gardening and have animals that you can visit with as well. I have a sculpture studio and art 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 a 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."
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Becky B.recommends
June 15, 2024
Big Beech Campsite
Peaceful rest in the holler
What a delight! William’s property is stunningly beautiful, a welcome respite for road weary travelers. The fireflies lulled me to sleep and my dogs loved sniffing around and exploring the peaceful woods during our stay. The handcrafted cedar outhouse might be the most beautiful toilet I have ever had the pleasure of using. We finished our stay with a lovely hike on trails circumnavigating the property. Highly recommend.
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Bob C.recommends
June 13, 2024
Beech Hollow Hideout
Caveman Bob
My son and I arrived and were greeted by William at our vehicle. He was very hospitable and gave us the details of the site and suggestions of where to roam on his 110 acre property. We met his two dogs, Rocket and Hush Puppie (could not recall the other dog’s name) We hiked up to the tree house and got ourselves acquainted with the sleeping quarters, which were very comfortable. Then we set out to explore around 6pm. William had described a series of caves across from the pull off and where there was a metal ladder set up to climb over a small fence. We hiked up about 30-50 yards and found the entrance to a large cave system that we climbed and walked through and were amazed by the natural structure. It was about 75 degrees outside, and was about 20 degrees cooler inside the caves. After about 45 minutes of exploring the caves were found an access to the creek and waded in the creek at sunset to rinse ourselves off and to cool down. We walked back to the campsite and made a fire and talked amongst the nature of beautiful towering trees. There was a magnetic screen in the doorway that kept mosquitos outside and allowed the breeze to enter the sleep structure. In the morning we met William’s wife Sharon who gave us so e fresh grown cucumbers. William showed us his sculpture workshop which contained amazing limestone ground statues, various wood carvings and other art. Very impressive. We were impressed by this Hipcamp and plan to return again in the future.
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Jessica S.recommends
June 2, 2024
Big Beech Campsite
This was our first time using HipCamp and it was everything we could have wanted and more!! The directions were explained perfectly and we got to follow the cutest creek all the way to our site! William was extremely hospitable and gave us a tour of his lovely land! He showed us to his thriving garden, roaming chickens, friendly/feisty goats, absolutely marvelous sculpting studio, and most importantly his dogs, Rocket and Ren. It was the perfect place to disconnect from our regular lives and listen to the beautiful sounds of nature. We would 100% return here for another camping trip!!
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Amy B.recommends
June 1, 2024
Beech Hollow Hideout
Safe Sanctuary
This is one of my absolute favorite hipcamp places to stay. William is genuine, warm and welcoming. The cabin is private, peaceful, clean, safe (big deal for solo travelers) and beautiful. The property is magical. Wood is provided for a fire at no additional charge… always a plus. I sipped coffee on the deck, took a siesta in the hammock, watched the fire flies light up under the trees as I sat by the fire in the evening, hiked the mile and a half trail (Rocket the pup keeping me company for part of the trek) and simply found a moment to be slow and quietly soothed by Mother Nature. A sacred space I will return to! I still need to see the studio! Namaste 🕉️
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Scott R.recommends
May 28, 2024
Big Beech Campsite
We stayed in the cabin which is in a wonderful spot. It is private and built amidst towering trees up high. The cabin itself is cozy and the furnishings are thoughtful. William is very pleasant and accommodating. I brought my dog who was befriended by one of his dogs (Rocket) and they were great company together. Wonderful wooded getaway.
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Kristy F.recommends
May 26, 2024
Beech Hollow Hideout
A magical place tucked away in the hills of Tennessee. What a fantastic way to spend a long weekend. William was such a great host and we can’t wait to make plans for our second visit.
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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 To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by William K.Joined in February 2018
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