Welcome to the Hillbilly Hideaway!

vacation living in Roan Mountain, Tennessee

At the Hillbilly Hideaway, you are the personal guests of Mike Hill. The "Hideaway" was at one time my residence, but now it serves as my opportunity to share the unspoiled beauty of Carter County Tennessee with friends. I bought this 14 acre parcel in 1999, when I decided to move away from the overcrowded and overdeveloped town of Boone, North Carolina. Originally, this was to be my occasional weekend retreat, but after a few short weeks, it became fairly apparent that I desired to spend as much time as possible here, so I packed up my things and moved in permanently. By day, I am a custom picture framer and fine art publisher...which I guess explains the decor of the "Hideaway"-it is chock-full of fine art reproductions by my favorite high country artists from my fine art publishing company in Foscoe North Carolina, where I also maintain a fine art supply shop. Although I still commute to work there daily, it sure is nice to come home to the peaceful green hillside I now call home. Needless to say, there are many locations on and near the property that are excellent for plein aire painting, if you're into that sort of thing...bring your easel, or borrow one of mine! So anyway, back to the story of the "Hideaway"...after being accustomed to the congestion, over-development, trafdfic snarls and high gas prices for so many years, I felt that I had made the discovery of my lifetime here in the hills of Tennessee, with down-to-earth neighbors, and affordable goods and services. I set about turning this parcel into someplace to truly get away from it all. I built decks and porches so I could watch the deer as they cross my pasture nightly-I even set up an old hot springs jacuzzi on the porch for unwinding. I have spent the past 7 years gradually remodelling and improving the place-there's now a pond stocked with bluegill and croppy right on the property, several hiking trails and a kick-ass view of Ription Mountain from the top of the hill. I admit that the "Hideaway" isn't the ritz-carlton, but most of our guests are looking for that comfortable rustic mountain escape, and that is exactly what we provide. I currently reside just up the road from the original "Hideaway" in a Stonemill Log Home I built on the property, so I'm always close by and available to make sure you're well taken care of during your stay here, yet far enough away for you to have all the privacy you need! All linens, sheets and towels (although you might want to pack a beach towel or two if you plan to use the hot tub) are provided, and there's a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen, which we will be happy to stock with groceries for you (for a small fee) so that you literally need only to pack a toothbrush and hit the road when you come to visit. ! can give you directions and recommendations to all kinds of shopping, dining and other activities...places where the "locals" go, or feel free to go out and explore on your own. Office hours are generally 10-5 Monday-Friday for reservations...or fine art sales (you're calling the publishing office). Feel free to call or email us for availability of the rental unit! -Mike "Hill-Billy" Hill

call (828) 963-7246 for current rental information.

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