* beautiful 20 minute drive to downtown * This broody cottage is the perfect spot to get away from it all! Mornings waking up under cedar ceilings, lunches cooked on the patio, and evenings spent on the screened-in porch - is there anything better? Talking Water Nature Retreat is on the top of Chattanooga's Suck Creek Mtn. Whether you prefer to hike through Prentice Cooper State Forest next door or kayak down Suck Creek, Mother Nature has graced this area with a little something for everyone! Blackbird is 1/4 of the "Songbird Neighborhood" at the newly-created Talking Water Nature Retreat. Talking Water is a family-run business located on an 82-acre strip of land, a mile of which runs along Suck Creek. Our family has worked tirelessly for the past year to repair damage done to the land and make it better than it ever was. Part of this plan includes recreating hiking trails across the property. Our primary intent is to host large groups (up to 25 guests) for family reunions, friend trips, business retreats, religious/club gatherings, etc. We have created this space for people to come together while also maintaining their privacy. There are 4 cabins, Chickadee, Whippoorwill, Goldfinch, and Blackbird. Each include their own sleeping (for 6-7), full indoor bathrooms, outdoor showers (available from last frost to first frost), cooking (full kitchens plus outdoor campsite grills), lounging (patios, porches, and decks), and indulgences (such as electric fireplaces, tv, wifi). At the center of the neighborhood is the Songbird Pavilion. The pavilion features an outdoor kitchen with an electric griddle, sink, and cabinets. There is a firepit, chairs, benches, and tables. Also, nearby are the slide, tetherball, and hiking trail. The guest laundry and games/extra toiletries are available a short distance away in the garage. Cabins may be rented individually or as a collective (one listing for 4 cabins).