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The Simple Life

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Private kitchen
Interior
Room
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Wartburg, TN
  • Frozen Head State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Windrock Park Campground
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

The Simple Life

A simple, no frills home at an affordable price in a quiet neighborhood in Wartburg.

Within 15 minutes = Frozen Head State Park, Lone Mountain State Forest, Obed National Wild and Scenic River, the Cumberland Trail, and the famous Brush Mountain State Penitentiary.
Within 30 minutes = Windrock, Oak Ridge, and Harriman.
Within 1 1/2 hours = Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Big South Fork National Recreation Area, Knoxville, and so much more!

We might not be the fanciest rental in Wartburg, but we're the best deal that's clean, safe, and has everything you'd need.

We live next door and can be there to help quickly. If you see us working in the yard, don't fret!

ATV RIDERS -
We do have a 50 ft driveway which allows for some trailer parking, BUT we live on a very narrow street that requires making sharp turns and using extreme caution. We highly recommend leaving your trailer set-up at Windrock if possible (although we will do our best to accommodate).

PARKING
We have plenty of parking for up to 3 vehicles. We do have some room for trailer parking. If you wish to bring a trailer with you, please know that our street is very narrow so you will need to use caution. Please contact us if you would like to bring a trailer so we can provide you with the easiest way to enter/exit the neighborhood. We ask that you please try to park on the gravel if possible, only park on the grass if there's not enough room on the gravel.

THE SPACE
This is a well-kept and clean minimalist home in a country setting. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it provides ample space. We currently have 2 full beds, 2 twin beds, and a roll out twin bed. Thanks to the kitchen stocked with pots, pans, crock pot, and washer and dryer machine, you'll have everything you need to feel at home.

We live next door and can be there to help quickly. If you see us working in the yard, don't fret!

GUEST ACCESS
Key code will be given the day of check-in.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
If you have any special requests (for example, really want to bring a family pet along), please let us know and we'll try our best to oblige.
We have dogs at our house next door that are still getting used to having guests. Please be patient with their barking, they are friendly! We can put them up if it becomes a nuisance.

Property manager

Lydia Atchley Martinez

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping indoors. No illegal drugs/paraphernalia.
No parties, we are a quiet family neighborhood. Please try not to park in the grass.
No pets other than service animals without prior approval.

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

About the area

Wartburg

Wartburg is home to The Simple Life. Windrock Park Campground and Children's Museum of Oak Ridge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frozen Head State Park and Lone Mountain State Forest. American Museum of Science and Energy and Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue are also worth visiting.
Map
Wartburg, TN

What's nearby

  • Frozen Head State Park - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Obed Wild & Scenic River - 25 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Windrock Park Campground - 29 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 42 min drive - 38.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Beer Barn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Simple Life pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Simple Life?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Simple Life?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

Greqt time and place to stay

Guys trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

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

Hidden Gem

My family and I love staying here when we are in the area. So clean and so comfortable and our host is very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Nice Place

Very clean and well provisioned place. Easy to get to and a great place to rent for the Barkley Marathon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Nice, Quiet Place to Stay

We stayed 2 nights. Came to the area to go to Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary for a Travis Tritt concert. Great place to stay for events in area. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karie t.

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

Great location

We loved our stay here!! Perfect spot! Place was so nice and much bigger inside than I thought. We would definitely stay again! The host allowed us to set up a hose and sprinkler for the kids to play in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

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

Home away from home

This property is a hidden gem. It is very spacious and cozy. It was super clean. I had the best sleep after hours of traveling. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Indianapolis

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

NICE

Nice home. Its bigger than I thought it was going to be and honestly great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna S.

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

Wonderful stay. Would stay again.

The stay was great, we loved the basket of cleaning products and the wifi password. The inside was cozy, clean, and gorgeous. The location was private and we all had a lovely time. Next time we come down that way and need a place to stay, this will be the first spot we look for!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom P., Fort Mill

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

Overall good experience

We will definitely stay here again, whenever we come to ride at Windrock bike park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T., Centreville

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

Bassmaster's Fishing Tournament Watts Bar Lake

We enjoyed our stay and the property worked out great for pulling and charging my bass boat. I will be returning to this property for the next event at Watts Bar Lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Retreat

Very nice and spacious. Everything you could ever need being away from home. Quiet peaceful neighborhood. Definitely will stay again next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla N.

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

Thanksgiving Retreat

Perfect for what we needed. No frills just like in description VERY VERY CLEAN Beds were comfortable Everything worked well for us. Location…we got to where we needed to be in timely fashion. A grocery store not far. No one can control what neighbors keep in yards but junk cars in many yards. Not this one though. Kids got a kick out of counting them. Definitely NOT handicap accessible in case someone needed to know. But we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and planning to make it another stop soon. Close to Frozen head state park. Beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

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

Pirate Faire vendors

Stayed 3 nights. House was clean but very sparsely furnished and decorated. Could have used a few pictures and decorations on the walls. Towels were non-absorbent because of too much soap left in them. I would rent here again, taking it that some improvements were made. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clyde T., Knoxville, Tennessee

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

Nice Spot Near Watts Bar Lake

We needed a place to stay overnight for an upcoming tournament on Watts Bar Lake. We generally try to avoid hotels, as we are pulling a trailer and parking and security can be an issue. This location was perfect for what we needed. It was clean and comfortable. Plenty of room in the driveway for our car and trailer. Had everything we needed. Communication with owner was always quick and friendly. All our questions were answered in a timely manner. Very easy to work with as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lydia Atchley Martinez

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I'm a conservationist from Tennessee who loves travelling and playing outdoors with my husband Josh and our dogs Rori and Paul Hollywood.

Why they chose this property

Warburg is a hidden gem in East TN. It has tons of parks and forests to recreate in, great craft beer and breweries, and local charm, without the traffic and mayhem that comes with visiting other East Tennessee locations (cough Gatlinburg cough).

What makes this property unique

Our home is a simple single wide mobile home, but we keep it clean and affordable for those wanting to experience the beauty of East Tennessee at an affordable price. The full kitchen and laundry access make it ideal for families who want to visit the area while still having the full comforts of a home.
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