A brand-new barndominium hideaway at God's Country Ranch — a tranquil stream out front, Highland cattle on the hill, and lambs you can cuddle.
Book direct with Jenni — no booking-platform service fee.
The Hideout is a brand-new studio attached to the barn at God's Country Ranch in the heart of beautiful East Tennessee. It is a real farm stay — private, peaceful, and comfortable, set beside a tranquil stream, with large windows that look up the hill to where the Highland cattle roam.
This is a working ranch, and that is the point. Sit on the patio with your coffee and watch the herd. Light the firepit at dusk — firewood, kindling, and lighter supplied. And spend as much time as you like with the resident Valais Blacknose lambs and bunnies, whose enclosure you are free to visit throughout your stay.
Big windows facing the stream, a TV, and a genuinely comfortable queen sleeper for guests three and four.
A very comfortable queen with high-end linens, room-darkening shades, and its own ductless heating and cooling.
Mini fridge and freezer, microwave, coffee maker and kettle, cooking basics, wine glasses — plus coffee, tea, and chocolates waiting.
A separate full bathroom with hot shower, fluffy towels, hair dryer, and Native shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel.
Red Adirondack chairs on a sunny deck beside the stream. Grill out — the BBQ and utensils are ready.
Set by the stream and stocked for you: firewood, kindling, starter, and utensils. Fireflies in summer, bonfires in winter.
Time with the lambs and bunnies is included with every stay — visit their enclosure as often as you like (just latch the gate behind you). Want to go deeper? Guests get a discounted 45-minute ranch tour: brush and feed the Highland cows, meet Goliath the bull, the mini donkeys, ducks, and chickens. Ask Jenni for the coupon code. Horseback riding is available right across the street.
Single level, no stairs, private entrance — and the thoughtful details guests keep mentioning: chocolates, cold drinks in the fridge, and firewood already split.
Guests describe the same evening again and again: dinner off the grill, a fire by the stream, Highland cows grazing across the fence, and fireflies coming out as the light fades. In winter, the firepit becomes a bonfire.
You may see a tractor at work or a curious heifer wander close to the unit — that is ranch life, and it is exactly why people come.
Walland sits on the quiet side of the Smokies, between Townsend and Maryville — 100% of recent guests gave this location five stars. Take the Foothills Parkway at sunset, drive the Cades Cove loop, pick up an Appalachian Trail trailhead inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, then come home to the quiet. Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg are all an easy day-trip, and Knoxville is a short drive the other direction — close enough for the whole itinerary, far enough that you actually sleep.
Riding or driving? The Foothills Parkway starts minutes from the gate and runs down to US 129 — the road to Deals Gap and the Tail of the Dragon, 318 curves in 11 miles. Come back to a firepit, a stream, and somewhere quiet to park.
"WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED our stay! Our room was immaculate! It was so nice to go out for the day and come back and sit on the porch and watch their Highland cows and the fire flies glowing in the dark. If you visit take the tour of their farm. We met their Highland cows and their bull, Goliath... I can't wait for our next visit — I didn't want to leave!"
"The best part was sitting on the back deck with a view of the babbling creek and Highland cows grazing in the pasture. And when you were tired of that you could walk around the corner and snuggle with Valais Blacknose sheep and bunnies. Coffee, tea and creamer, chocolates, firewood... so thoughtful!"
"Wow — pictures don't do this place justice. The location is incredible. The views, the animals up close, the nature, the mountains — it's all so inviting. It's so tucked away and peaceful yet close to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. 10/10 recommend."
"What a magical place to stay! It is brand new, has top quality amenities. Spotless, comfortable with everything we needed. We met the sheep, Maybell and Midge, who were so friendly and really enjoyed being petted. I would highly recommend Jenni's place for a really great getaway."
"Great place to stay for a quiet getaway! Close to activities in the area but feels completely secluded! Kind and helpful hosts!"
"Jenni and her husband are up the hill if you need anything — and her communication goes above and beyond — but we never felt intruded upon or crowded. It was peaceful and so quiet and relaxing."
Send your dates and Jenni will reply with a direct-booking quote — she answers within the hour. Booking direct means you deal with your hosts, Jenni and Tony, and skip the platform's guest service fee. Ranch-tour discount included with every stay.