The Bicycle House

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6223 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Free WiFi

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Sewanee, TN

University of the South6 min drive
Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club8 min drive
Lake Cheston11 min drive
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The Bicycle House is located on the Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee. We bunt up to the University of The South Domain. We are avid cyclists and wanted a place where cyclists, hikers, kayakers or any type of nature lover could come! We have a separate gear room with lots of space so you can spread out your equipment (We supply no Bicycles or Equipment) and even a laundry room so you can get cleaned up and ready for your next day's adventure! We are located near so many great waterfalls, hiking trails and small towns, but close enough to interstate access for an easy retreat! Come hang at the Bicycle House! You may never want to leave!

Property manager

The Bicycle House

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Spacious! All Bedrooms on 2nd Floor

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking Allowed in Home

Do not block driveway/easement . Do not lock bottom lock of doors. Only use YALE code lock with your personal entry code.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Sewanee

Located in Sewanee, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cowan Railroad Museum and Bridgeport Depot Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club and Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead. Expressions and Hammers are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling, mountain biking and hiking.

Sewanee, TN

What's nearby

Sewanee Natural Bridge - 13 min walk
University of the South - 6 min drive
Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club - 8 min drive
Lake Cheston - 11 min drive
Monteagle Sunday School Assembly - 14 min drive

Getting around

Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pearl's Fine Dining - ‬9 min drive
‪Fiesta Grill Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Blue Chair - ‬5 min drive
‪Shenanigans - ‬5 min drive
‪Stirling's Coffee House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bicycle House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bicycle House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bicycle House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bicycle House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sewanee Natural Bridge and within 6 miles (10 km) of University of the South and Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club. Lake Cheston and Cowan Railroad Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

3 June 2024

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

Wonderful!

We had a great experience at the Bicycle House. Our host was very kind to leave us lots of bottled water and baked goods from a local bakery, as well as a kind card. Sewanee is a beautiful place, and I would highly recommend staying here. I would also suggest bringing a bicycle because the theme of the house will make you want to ride!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

9 May 2024

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

So nice, we stayed there twice!

I LOVE the Bicycle house. I wish every vrbo experience was this lovely. They have thought of every detail. The house is huge and the rooms are spacious. The kitchen is well stocked. The towels are fluffy. Checkin/out and all communication is effortless. The price is premium but absolutely worth it. You get what you pay for and this place is just perfect. Location in regards to Sewanee is ideal. I ran to campus along the forest road (approx 3 mile?). Love this place!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Jennifer G.

2 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful, clean, and cozy

Our family stayed here the closing weekend of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. We had come the year before and stayed at the local inn. This time we brought our two teenaged sons with us. We loved Sewanee and wanted to share a bit of it's small town charm and magic with the rest of the family. Happily, we were there to see the ending concert series and pick up our college aged son. The property manager communication was great. There was an issue with the hvac and hour or two before we arrived. She let us know that it was being addressed and fixed. We never would have known. When we arrived tha ac was working famtastically. Upon entry the unit was immaculate inside. They even left little treats of local baked goods (sweet bread and cookies) as well as some waters. My teenaged sons devoured them. Such a sweet and thoughtful touch. I would definitley stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie C.

7 June 2023

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

Quiet Stay

We enjoyed staying at the Bicycle House. The house was clean and spacious. Plenty of room for all of us. It would have been nice to have had beds in a few more of the rooms that were mostly empty, but our overall experience was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raye K.

23 May 2023

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

Graduation Weekend

Beautiful property with plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

6 Nov 2022

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

Rental made easy

Everything was perfect from check in to check out. Close to campus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

28 Mar 2022

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

Visit to Sewanee

Great house for a family visit to Sewanee. Loved the laundry room- perfect to do all my sons laundry while I visited. Open floor plan worked great to have friends over for dinner.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M., Dickson, TN

23 Mar 2022

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

Great house for a short or longer stay

The house was spacious, clean, and easy to find. It’s just 2 miles away from Sewanee’s little “downtown” restaurants and such. The house is in a very quiet, woodsy neighborhood just a quick walk from the natural bridge. It was comfortable and a nice little home base for our stay. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

4 Mar 2022

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

Great Location

Very cute and comfortable property. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. There are plenty of towels in the bathrooms. The house is decorated very nicely. It is close to the University of the South and hiking. I would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim w., Seattle, WA

10 May 2021

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

Lovely home

I rented this house so that I could have a yard for my kids to run around in. They didn't make the trip, in the end, but this house would have been great for them. The rooms are spacious, there's a den, and a sizeable yard. I'd love to return with mountain bikes so that we could take advantage of the trails. Great location only 2 miles off of 41A. Close to town and very close to Natural Bridge.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla S.

6 Apr 2021

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

Amazing!!!!!!

Beautiful location, close to all the trails. The house was super clean and very spacious. Our host was so kind and very accommodating, very easy to communicate with. I will 100% be coming back to stay here!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

24 Mar 2021

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

Small Town,

The Bicycle House was the PERFECT place for our family to get away and enjoy the outdoors! We loved being close to the trails for hiking and we got in some cycling on the Mountain Goat. We ate breakfast at the Blue Chair and fell in love with the little town square! The house was a clean and comfortable space! Lots of Room and loved having a stocked laundry room to use while we were there. This will be our go to place anytime we are in the area! Definitely FIVE STARS!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

David L., Nashville, USA

4 Mar 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be great

I hate to give low ratings to someone, but the previous review was spot on. For us, the cleanliness issue wasn't with the bathroom, but with the kitchen. It looked like some surfaces had never been wiped down. Among some of the issues: a thin film covering the microwave door, a used coffee pod in the Keurig, stains in the sink, and a pizza crust at the bottom of the trash can. To cap it off, the cleaning fee is well above average. Overall, the house is a great place to stay. The other review mentioned that the internet probably wouldn't support work -- both my wife and I did some work with video calls, with only minor hiccups. However, especially right now, I expect to get what I paid for out of the cleaning fee. Because of this, and a previous review where the owner states the issue was corrected, I have to give a low rating.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Curtis S.

9 Jan 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Sewanee, TN

Great little house in Sewanee, TN. This place could not be in a better location if you enjoy hiking, biking or just being outdoors! We literally hiked a different trail everyday and saw over 5 different waterfalls and caves, and did not even break the surface of how much more was around to explore. Highly recommend the Buggy Top Cave Trailhead nearby! In regards to the house, it was decorated great, the owner really makes it feel warm and inviting. I really want to give this place additional stars because of its potential, but upon checking in we did notice that the bathrooms were not very clean, it appeared to be a cleaning service error. After addressing it with the owner, she was quick to respond and apologized for the inconvenience and explained that is was indeed a cleaning service error. I had to run to the store and purchase some cleaning products and clean the two bathrooms myself since it was Christmas Eve, but the host was quick to refund me for the cleaning fee and was very kind! The other issue we noticed was with the WiFi connection, we were never able to get a clear connection on any devices when it came to streaming video or music. It appears that maybe since it is a satellite internet connection and since the location is on a plateau it may be finicky. Wouldn’t be an issue normally but we did not have any cell service within a 20 min radius of the house so it was the only source of connectivity. This could be an issue if guests are required to work remote while away. Also to note, this was around the time of the Nashville/AT&T bombing, so not sure if the connection issues were related or not. Overall, I would highly recommend this location and stay, with a few tweaks to the cleaning and potential WiFi issues, this can be a 5-star listing. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by The Bicycle House

We are avid cyclists who fell in love with the Sewanee area and people!

Why they chose this property

Perfect Location to road bike, mountain bike, gravel bike! But wait! There's more! So many wonderful places to hike, swim and explore! Not to mention the incredible area's shops and restaurants and of course the stunning campus of University of The South!

What makes this property unique

The Bicycle House is a large enough space for everyone to spread out and enjoy being in the country, yet close enough to Sewanee and the Campus to ride your bikes to! Enjoy!