14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 7 beds · 5 baths
The May House
This 6,500 sq. ft. home on forested land at Lookout Mountain features a heated pool, private swim spa, sauna, fire pit, trailheads, 4 suites, large kitchen, game room, deck with hanging bed, outdoor kitchen, and more. Accommodates up to 14 guests. Pool is shared, no parties.
Space
Pets are not allowed at this property. Please ask about our pet-friendly properties if you want to travel with a pet.
The May Family Home is part of Wauhatchie Woodlands, a collection of quaint, tiny-home, rustic-comfort log cabins on a 14-acre wooded property surrounded by National Park land. The property is owned and operated by Timberroot, a small, family-owned business that specializes in creating rustic spaces that allow you to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature.
Once the personal home of Frank, Nicole, and their children, the May Family Home is the largest and most well-equipped accommodation offered at Wauhatchie Woodlands.
This vacation dream home is flanked by National Park land and dense forest, with quick access to downtown Chattanooga, Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, and the surrounding area.
The kitchen is open to dining, a dining bar, a living room with a wood burning fireplace, and directly adjacent to the massive stunning sunroom with vaulted ceilings. You will love the real wood craftsmanship, contrast in stains and colors, and a combination of rustic and contemporary style.
The sunroom exits to a spacious back deck with a swinging bed, outdoor dining, and direct access to the private 14′ swim spa.
On the same living level, there is a beautiful bathroom shared by a queen bedroom and the kid’s room with a lofted queen bed and built-in slide. The slide room sleeps two small people up top and has a single bed below.
Across the hall is a beautiful queen bedroom larger than many master bedrooms and a stunning newly renovated bathroom. This large queen room has a TV, a small work desk, and seating for TV watching out of bed.
Down the hall are the two massive loft rooms. The river-facing loft room has a private deck, picture windows, separate shower & toilet rooms, a closet, and a spacious TV den. Up in the loft are two full/twin bunks that can sleep up to six.
The back loft room features two lofted full beds over a king. Also on this level are a sofa, separate shower & toilet rooms, and closet. Upstairs is the workspace with two desks and a daybed with Smart TV.
Downstairs is the massive main suite with a luxurious king bed, modern armoires, a wood-burning stove, and the media area with a large sectional sofa and a 65″ curved TV. The main suite also has a large bathroom with two vanities, a walk-in shower, a deep bathing tub, and a small cedar sauna.
Also on the lower living level is the fully loaded game room with a full-size pool table, ping pon top, foosball, air hockey, Smart TV, and a comfy sofa. The space also included a small fridge and freezer to keep your drinks cold while you play. Just off the game room is the laundry room with your private washer/dryer.
The May Family Home is in a compound with two other homes, the Blue House and Skyuka Chalet. The homes share a stunning, heated resort-style pool with an expansive flagstone patio. On the patio, you'll find lounge seating, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor kitchen with a covered dining pavilion (guests must provide their own propane and firewood).
Please note that the pool is closed during winter, typically from October to March.
Chattanooga is a city known for its railroads. There are active train tracks that border the property to the north and I-24 is about half a mile away. Please note that light sleepers may be affected by the ambient city and train noise.
The ground floor of the Chalet serves as the poolhouse for all three properties. Guests have access to the workout room, poolside showers, and toilets.
The May Family Home is more than just a house; it's a true forested resort just a tiny hop from downtown Chattanooga.
Pack' n Play Travel cribs are available upon request.
To make sure your stay at the May Family Home is perfect, our locally based Guest Services representatives are on-call from 8 am to 11 pm, seven days a week.
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- BBQ grill
- Baking sheet
- Barbeque utensils
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Ceiling fan
- Cleaning products
- Clothing storage
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Conditioner
- Cookware
- Dining table
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Fire Pit
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Freezer
- Garage
- Gym
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
- Hot tub
- Hot water
- Indoor fireplace
- Kettle
- Kitchen
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- Outdoor seating (furniture)
- Oven
- Patio or balcony
- Pool table
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Room-darkening shades
- Sauna
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
- Smoke detector
- Stove
- Suitable for children (2-12 years)
- Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
- TV
- Toaster
- Washer
- Wine glasses
- Wireless Internet
Things To Note
Pool
The pool complex is currently open fro the summer 2023 season. Please note the pool is closed during the winter months, Typically from mid-October until April. The pool area and amenities are shared with two other properties, the Blue House and the Skyuka Chalet. The ground floor of the Chalet serves as the poolhouse and also shared.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed at this property. If you want to travel with a pet please ask about our pet-friendly properties. Any evidence of a pet being on this property during your stay will result in a minimum $100 fine.
Deposits
Please note that guests under 21 or guests residing in the Greater Chattanooga Metropolitan Area will be charged a $500 refundable deposit subsequent to receiving their booking confirmation. Please review our policy forbidding parties, events and unregistered guests to ensure your stay abides with this policy and does not jeopardize your deposit.
No Smoking
Smoking, vaping, and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited inside Timberroot properties.
Refer to the rental agreement to see these policies and the additional fees that occur if you fail to follow them.
Trains & Noise
Chattanooga is a city known for its railroads. There are active train tracks that border the property to the north and I-24 is about half a mile away. Please note that light sleepers may be affected by the ambient city and train noise. Each cabin has been equipped with a white noise machine to help minimize any disturbance.
Pests
We take great care to ensure our properties are free from pests. Our properties are regularly treated by professional pest control and our staff takes preventative measures to keep pests out.
However, as our properties are located in wooded areas, it is possible for guests to encounter insects and/or small woodland creatures like mice. If you do encounter an unwelcome pest inside your lodging, please contact our Guest Services team immediately so that our grounds team can address the problem as quickly as possible. We ask that guests help us prevent pests by keeping doors and window screens closed and maintaining proper cleanliness during their stay.
By booking with us, you accept that encountering insects and woodland creatures is a possibility and that no refunds will be issued for such instances.
Surveillance Cameras
Please note that for your safety, each home may have a camera on the front porch or garage, facing outwards and monitoring activity in front of the home (including driveways and roads). In addition, there are cameras that monitor the pool deck.
Policies
Rental Agreement
Please note you will need to sign our rental agreement to complete your booking. A link will be provided by email immediately following your booking request. Please consult your rental agreement for details regarding the policies below and any related fees or penalties. Failure to abide by your rental agreement may result in additional fines, forfeitures and/or eviction from the property.
We realize that accidents happen, so please contact Guest Services immediately if a situation arises and damage occurs.
Deposits
Please note that guests under 21 or guests residing in the Greater Chattanooga Metropolitan Area will be charged a $200 refundable deposit subsequent to receiving their booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy
Please consult your rental agreement.
Pet Policy
We are pleased to offer pet-friendly accommodations at certain locations for a nominal fee. Restrictions include:
- 2 pets, less than 50 lbs. each. No aggressive dogs are allowed on the property.
- Your dog must be approved and added to your reservation at least 48 hours before your check-in date.
- Pets must be crated overnight and when left unattended. They are not allowed on furniture or bedding.
- Pets must be leashed at all times when outdoors and all waste must be picked up and disposed of properly.
No Smoking / Vaping in Vacation Rental
Smoking, vaping, and the use of e-cigarettes are prohibited indoors or on adjacent decks/patios.
No Parties or Events
Accommodations and grounds may not be used for weddings, parties, conferences, business dinners, or similar events unless specifically permitted by Timberroot management. Only Guests associated with the reservation are allowed on the premises at any time.
Media/Event Use Restriction
Accommodations may not be used or reproduced for, or as part of, any online listing, photographic production, television production, movie/film production, wedding event, party, or in any other way in which our property becomes a setting for amateur or professional use of producing, staging, or otherwise, without Timberroot’s express written consent.
Good Neighbor Policy
Our resorts are designed for all guests to peacefully enjoy their stay. We do not tolerate partying, loud noise, excessive occupancy limits, illegal parking, etc. that violate policy or interfere with our neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their community. All public areas close at 10p.m. and do not open again until 7a.m.
Pool, Spa, & Hot Tub Policy
Pools, spas, and hot tubs are used at your own risk. Children and anyone requiring supervision must be supervised by a responsible and able-bodied adult at all times.
Fires, Fireplaces, Fire Pits, and Grills
Combustibles are to be used at your own risk. Guests are responsible for ensuring that all fires are contained and completely extinguished after use.
Firearms & Weapons
The safety and security of our guests is our top priority. We strictly prohibit the use of firearms or any other projectile weapons on any of our properties.
Pests
Our properties are regularly treated by professional pest control and our staff takes preventative measures to keep pests out. However, as our properties are located in wooded areas, it is possible for guests to encounter insects and/or small woodland creatures like mice. If you do encounter an unwelcome pest inside your lodging, please contact our Guest Services team immediately so that our grounds team can address the problem as quickly as possible. We ask that guests help us prevent pests by keeping doors and window screens closed and maintaining proper cleanliness during their stay. By booking with us, you accept that encountering insects and woodland creatures is a possibility and that no refunds will be issued for such instances.
Refunds
Timberroot is not liable for any interruptions to a guest’s stay that is caused by, but not limited to, weather, strike, riot, orders of public authorities, acts of other guests, any other acts of God, Force Majeure, pandemic, accident, or any other cause, except as outlined above.

















