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"Moongalbah" - a 5 bedroom mountain retreat

open plan kitchen, breakfast nook to right

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Monteagle, TN

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly9 min drive
Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club9 min drive
University of the South9 min drive
Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)64 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, clean, comfortable home in the woods! My family, including brother, sisters and their families had a wonderfu...

Bill R.

Jan 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs guest bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A Tennessee mountain

House is beautiful five bedroom home, situated in five wooded acres in Clifftops, a gated community in Monteagle, Tennessee, five minutes from Sewanee and University of the South, Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, Dubose Conference Center; offers hiking, biking, swimming in community lake and pool, (pool during summer months), canoeing and sports galore. house is wheel chair accessible. pet friendly -- dogs only.

Home can sleep ten (12 with sofa bed with additional charge), has four full, and one half bathrooms, comfortable kitchen, lounge, formal dining room, family room, large grounds and walking trails on property.
Configuration of bedding: 3 king bedded rooms, 1 queen bedded room and one room with 2 twin beds.

Note: no rentals to persons under 21 permitted without parents or adult family members and primary renter must be over age of 25.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Susan Herrick

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Enjoy incredible forest views while you enjoy the game! *PLEASE NOTE* This projector screen needs your media (phone or laptop). We provide an HDMI, lightning & USBC adaptor for you to stream your movies!

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Permission must be obtained for outside guests

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Small fenced yard with dog door for small dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

50% penalty for cancellations 13-7 days, Under 7 days 100% penalty. No smoking in doors.. no fireworks at any time, doggie rules apply.

With regards to parties at the house, no outside bands nor discos are permitted without written approval of the owner.

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: 25

Note from host: permission must be obtained for outside guests

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monteagle

This holiday home is located in Clifftops, a neighbourhood in Monteagle, and is in a rural area and on a lake. Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club and Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cowan Railroad Museum and Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline. Expressions and Hammers are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Monteagle, TN

What's nearby

Monteagle Sunday School Assembly - 9 min drive
Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club - 9 min drive
University of the South - 9 min drive
Lake Cheston - 13 min drive
South Cumberland State Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Local Bar & Grill 2 - ‬7 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪High Point Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
‪Dixie Lee Diner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Tennessee mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A Tennessee mountain?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Tennessee mountain?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A Tennessee mountain located?

Located in Clifftops, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club and University of the South. Lake Cheston and South Cumberland State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

24 June 2024

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

Everything you need for a perfect Sewanee weekend

The photos of this house do not do it justice! I felt like we were staying at the cozy mountain getaway of a dear family friend. Not only was "Moongalbah" clean and comfortable, but there was plenty of space for two families with young children to spread out and relax. We also had all of the supplies we needed-- never having to make multiple trips to the grocery store for something like paper towels or salt and pepper. I unexpectedly broke my ankle before this trip and the "Master on Main" + bathroom was perfect for my limited mobility. Great back porch perfect for evening conversation with wine or quiet mornings with coffee solo. Property is beautiful and perfectly tucked away, but not too far from the main road. We will absolutely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall E.

16 June 2024

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

Fantastic family retreat

The house was perfect for our week-long family retreat with our two adult children and their families. six adults and 7 children ages 1-9. Sue was the perfect host. The house is roomy with multiple sitting areas including a great rear deck and a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed access to Clifftops amenities including fishing and swimming in the lake, a great pool and hiking trails. As a bonus the house is decorated with fascinating memorabilia from our host's world travels!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

6 June 2024

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

Perfect Location for Sewanee Events

This our second time staying here and as usual it did not disappoint. The first time was for our daughter's graduation from Sewanee and the second for her wedding at Sewanee. It was so nice to have a larger house to accommodate our family and relax after the events. Thanks to Sue for being an awesome host!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

21 May 2024

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

Wonderful Clifftops Stay

We booked this house for Sewanee graduation weekend and the homeowner was thoughtful to make sure all our needs were met. Fantastic place to celebrate!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

30 Apr 2024

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

Peaceful Private Getaway

We loved staying at Sue's very private and quiet house in the woods. Coming from the busy city life, this is exactly what we needed. We felt very safe and the house was very spacious and the beds were comfy. Sue was a great and very thoughtful host. We would love to come back and stay! Also go to the Mountain Goat to eat.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

11 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful home, great getaway

Beautiful, clean, comfortable home in the woods! My family, including brother, sisters and their families had a wonderful time here over New Years 2023. Sue is the most accommodating host. There was nothing lacking, but she checked in several times just to be sure. We totally enjoyed our stay and will highly recommend Sue as a host and her beautiful home.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

10 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful Fall Locale

What a wonderful property. Beautiful foliage everywhere. Very quiet. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth G., Mobile AL

23 Oct 2023

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

Family Getaway

Wonderful Setting! Plenty of bedrooms and baths.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff G.

15 Oct 2023

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

Weekend in Monteagle

Sue was a gracious hostess. She was nice to give us extra time on each end, had a nice basket of goodies to welcome us and allowed my daughter’s dog to stay with us. Excellent communication and helpful signs throughout the house. The house is in a nice secluded location backing up to some woods. It has a definite “lived in” feeling. If you’re the type of person who inspects every nook and cranny, this might not work for you. The kitchen had every imaginable pot, pan and cooking utensil. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The back yard was nice for the 3-year-old grandsons and the dog. The guys particularly enjoyed the backyard fire pit. The TV and Sirius XM system worked well. Nice dining room with some seriously bright lighting, but the numerous candles provided a good lighting solution. We had a good time. Jeff Gould

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

11 Oct 2023

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

Cozy house Great Location

We had a great weekend at Sewanee Family weekend. This house had plenty of room for our family and friends to gather and catch up over the weekend. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

william e.

6 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day Family Visit

We had a nice stay. the kitchen was well equipped and we used the grill outside. It was a distance from the pool and lake. But we enjoyed both and also the pickle ball courts.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard P.

30 July 2023

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

Roomy and comfortable

Clean, large, comfortable home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

13 July 2023

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

Moongalbha

Wonderful time and Sue was very accommodating and helpful

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madie K.

9 June 2023

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

Grest stay

Delightftul

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS A.

16 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful house located in Clifftops neighborhood

Sue is a great host and her house is well equipped and spacious

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

7 Dec 2022

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

Thanksgiving 2022

Our family enjoyed gathering in Clifftops for Thanksgiving. We were able to comfortably spread out in the large house. The little ones enjoyed seeing the deer and hearing the owls! Sue was very easy to reach and readily answered any questions we had. Great place for a large group!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

23 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful Home

This home has everything you need. It’s very cozy with an excellent fireplace. We especially enjoyed the walk in shower and comfy bed. Plenty of room for children outdoors and a fenced back yard to play. We highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Len H.

6 Nov 2022

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

Cliff Tops

Great time and great home

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Alison K.

21 Sept 2022

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

It was very nice And great location

We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

2 Sept 2022

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

Weekend at the Caverns

We were in the area to see music at the Caverns nearby and this home was the perfect spot to be. It was nice and secluded and extremely welcoming. We had a wonderful and relaxing weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie J.

14 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful!

Couldn't be better. From the house to the owner to the beautiful wooded neighborhood, everything is great!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S., Athens, Georgia

11 Aug 2022

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

Perfect family mountain vacation home.

We are so glad we picked this home among the many choices in the Monteagle area for our family vacation trip. The house had plenty of room for the ten of us. It's at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Great communication with the owner, Sue, who provided a gift basket with wine and snacks and put a "reserved" sign on the door to the downstairs master bedroom for my wife and me. This gave us a quiet space while our daughters' families (four parents and four kids ranging in age from 10 months to 9 years) spread out in the four bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen was well stocked, including plenty of spices and condiments. We enjoyed the back deck with a large gas grill, a fenced backyard for our dachshund, and the amenities of the Clifftops - swimming pool, lake with sandy beach, and walking trails. Two really nice master suites and bathrooms. Peaceful and pretty moss garden in the front.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy J., Somerville, New Jersey

26 July 2022

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

Something for Everyone

Our family of six ranged in age from 94 to 5 years-old and everyone had a good time at Clifftops. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well supplied. The younger members of the family enjoyed swimming in the lake and pool. We spent most evenings playing games, making puzzles, or talking together on the porch. The home also has a wide variety of books to enjoy. Sue was a friendly host and promptly answered any questions we had. We appreciated her very thoughtful welcome gift basket.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

9 July 2022

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

Clifftops

Charming surroundings, quiet, children stayed unplugged, because they played outside! Good family fun.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

28 June 2022

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

Wonderful!

Peaceful and relaxing! We will certainly be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Herrick

I am a transplanted Australian, by way of California, and chose the Tennessee mountains as a perfect place to semi-retire and enjoy the beauty of middle Tennessee.
The house reflects a combination of my Australian heritage and a little of the south and the name 'Moongalbah' is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'a sitting and resting place' and I invite you and your guests to use the front porch rockers and do just that... enjoy, relax and breathe the fresh mountain air.

Why they chose this property

'Moongalbah' in Clifftops is a perfect retreat for guests attending events at the University of the South, whether it be key university weekends, weddings, reunions etc. This gated community allows privacy, and a perfect base to explore the Cumberland Plateau, hiking trails and so much more.