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Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sewanee, TN
  • University of the South
    3 min walk
  • Lake Finney
    6 min walk
  • Stirling's Coffee House
    6 min walk
  • Jasper, TN (APT-Marion County)
    39 min drive

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About the area

Sewanee

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of University of the South and Lake Finney. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a TV and a DVD player. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Sewanee holiday home include duPont Library and Manigault Park.

What's nearby

  • University of the South - 3 min walk
  • Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club - 13 min walk
  • Lake Cheston - 5 min drive
  • Monteagle Sunday School Assembly - 10 min drive
  • South Cumberland State Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shan Chinese Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪High Point Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 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.

Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere!

WELCOME TO SIDEWAYS IN SEWANEE!

Sideways is a RUSTIC, but quaint little 3 bedroom, 2 bath house right smack in the middle of campus (the University of the South campus, that is). It's a 120+ year old gem of a cottage whose poor old bones just aren't as straight as they once were.

That said, as of March 2022, we added an ensuite bath where an old closet used to be and opened up the den to the kitchen dining area. We attempted as best we could to level her out, but that just proved beyond the scope. Back in April 2018, we also performed another little renovation, so if you've stayed here before or saw previous reviews about crazy bright paint colors, you'll be pleasantly surprised! It no longer looks like a box of crayons exploded inside. The renovation included fresh paint inside & out, a new tin roof, removal of the vinyl siding outside to go back to the original wood siding, updated light fixtures, a new deck, new operable windows with screens throughout, and a new sliding glass door and glass top front door that both help to let in a lot more natural light.

While a bit crooked it may be, it definitely won't let you down when it comes to offering you relaxation on a budget and a great location to reconnect with alumni and friends! It's located within walking distance to the local coffee shop (Stirling's) and the local bar (Shenanigan's, which added a 2nd story balcony in 2018), as well as countless hiking trails, golf course, tennis courts, lakes for fishing, and just about every University building.

It is NOT the Hilton. This is an OLD house that is used as a vacation home on available weekends by the owners and their families (all Sewanee grads) and looks more like a casual old vacation cabin than a fancy bed and breakfast, so please set your expectations accordingly. All beds are queens. It has a tub shower/combo and a walk-in shower, a Washer & Dryer and a great set of porches (one covered porch, one uncovered deck).

There is NO CABLE and the TV signals DO NOT REACH inside the house (we've tried rabbit ears, digital converter boxes, and fancy expensive solutions that don't work). There is a DVD Player, but you will not be able to watch live TV, so plan to watch any sports games from Shenanigan's, Blue Chair or the Sewanee Inn. There is WIFI in the house. However, our goal with the house is to get away from it all, especially screens, so hopefully that's what you like about Sewanee also.

Please EMAIL (don't call) for specific questions regarding renting. If we need to talk by phone, that's not a problem, but we will respond much faster by email. Pricing is an average of $300 per night with a 2-night minimum except during Commencement/Graduation each year. Due to the high demand, the rate for Commencement is $2500 flat rate for minimum 6 nights/7 days. We don't book more than 1 year out and all stays need to be affiliated with University “sponsored” events, which are wide-ranging. Send us a message if you’re unsure what that entails. If you’re there to enjoy the campus, visit a student, give patronage to Sewanee Village, or anything in between, then you’re all set to book with us.

WE REQUIRE A TWO-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY.

The property is located at 121 Palmetto Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375.

Click on the Virtual Tour link below for more photos of the home.

We look forward to letting you be a part of Sideways!

Keywords: House, Sewanee, Sideways, Cottage

Property manager

Scott and Andrea Evans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: We allow small breeds and prefer non-shedding.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Charming 115 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus Walk Everywhere!

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ, children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere!?

No, Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere!?

There isn't one on site, but Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club is a short 13-minute walk away.

Charming 120 Year Old Sewanee Home on Campus- Walk Everywhere! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house
Amazing property to stay in. Walking distance to all campus activities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
This was everything we needed for a cozy fall weekend and campus tour. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Octavia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very sweet historical cottage, perfectly located to campus
This is an ideal base if you are visiting students at Sewanee. It’s 5 min walk to Stirlong coffee shop and that area of campus. Perfect for dogs and hikes. Not far from Blue Chair end of campus as well. The beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms very clean and updated, we really enjoyed our stay. Exceptionally responsive host.we can’t recommend this property highly enough and really hope we get to return some weekend in the near future. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra ( Debbie) C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
We enjoyed our time, perfect for us! The exterior not like the pictures portrayed. Everything we needed , thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

john p., Billings,MT

Liked: Cleanliness
university move in
great central location. walking distance to shenanigans and anything on campus. needs a new screen door on side porch but we just used the front porch as the side porch is not screened in. does not have a dishwasher but well supplied kitchen otherwise. we stayed at this place in the past and it now has a master bathroom which is a great addition
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

brooke a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
This is a cute house in a great location. Description is accurate - it is an older home, has it's quirks, but we really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Caitlyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We had a great experience at the cottage! The location was ideal for a family wedding on campus and we had everything we could have needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great location
We had a great stay at the Sideways house. The home was super convenient to campus and our dog loved the screened in porch and backyard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Sewanee Cottage!
My family stayed at the cottage while our son attended Sewanee tennis camp. The location was perfect and the house was super cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect hangout on campus
Such a convenient location, close to Stirlings and walking distance to central campus. The house is certainly charming. Not the fanciest, but it has everything you need. The owner was quick to respond to all our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place to Spend Time with Friends
Lovely, comfortable and quirky home to spend time celebrating 30 years of friendship.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend in Sewanee
Charming perfect cottage that was exactly as described. This cottage emulates what is so special about Sewanee….a chance to get away from the fast paced world and slow down to enjoy God’s creation, with belived family and friends. It was great for our daughter (Sewanee 2020 alum) to be able to get back on the mountain with college friends and this location made it easy for us to enjoy all of the wedding festivities and “walk home”.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a great stay at the house for graduation. It was close to all the campus parties. Easy walk to Stricklands for breakfast in the morning. We loved the screened in porch it protected us from the cicada invasion 😄. Not sure when we will be back to Sewanee since our son has graduated but would stay here again. As noted by the owners we were able to stream Netflix, Hulu on the tv but no live tv or YouTube TV so if this is important to you this may not be the house for you. They had an Amazon firestick. Laptops worked fine off the WiFi to do some work. Owners were awesome. YSR
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on Sewanee campus
It was a great stay. The house has a very authentic feel for the area. VRBO description advertised a hot tub and there wasn’t one, but other than that the house was perfect. It was well stocked with everything we needed and we loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway on the Domain
Great location close to everything on campus! Would love to stay here again. Love the character of this sideways house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, Clean, Convenient Location
Excellent trip to Sewanee, Sideways is a comfortable and clean house on campus. Visiting to see a couple Lacrosse games! We look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Sewanee retreat.
We’ve stayed multiple times at sideways and have always had a great experience!! Charming, convenient and multiple gathering spaces make it the perfect Sewanee retreat! Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Perfect spot for a few days in Sewanee.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute house!
We had a great stay in your charming home!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonny D., Anderson, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
YRS! Sewanee Mom's Weekend
Such a cute house, perfect location for a walk to the coffee shop or anywhere on campus. Host was a great communicator and responded quickly to all of my questions. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

laura b., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Foggy Sewanee weekend
Property exactly as described. Fun and quirky historic home. Great location on campus. Saw deer on the lawn and even spotted a huge barred owl.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holly S
Sideways is just like it's described in the overview - rustic, quaint and in the middle of campus. We thoroughly enjoyed the charming front porch as well as the side yard with its fire pit. The owners are previous students so they, or some other angel, saw to it to delivery some unrequested paper towels, trash bags and laundry detergent. It's truly a great spot for a stay in Sewanee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family House
Great location and spot to spend time with family and friends on the Mountain!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023