Little Black Cabin

Cosby, Tennessee

Talk about rustic, this tiny cabin is off the beaten path, surrounded by a small community of vintage campers and tipis you can rent. The property is named Camp Grits and owned by Rosie, Jim and family who also live on the property. The cabin was built by Jim from locally milled wood and reclaimed materials.

Freshly baked bread, almond milk and eggs await you every morning. The only electricity is generated by solar power and collected rainwater comes out of the tap. Be prepared to start a fire in the Norwegian wood burning stove if it’s cold outside, as this is the only way, other than a shot of whiskey and a pile of thick wool blankets, that you’ll stay warm. Heat up your tea in the kettle on the stove and use the remainder of the warm water for dishes after breakfast.

There is a wood fired bathtub on the property (unfortunately we didn’t get to experience this as we were too busy hiking), a public bathhouse, and a private outhouse for the Little Black Cabin. No flushing toilets here, but the outhouse is rather charming, decorated with interesting bits and bobs.

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Chickens roam the property and roosters crow in the morning, which always made me smile, but earplugs may be your friend.