The Branch Luxury Treehouse with Private Sauna | House in Chattanooga

Summary:
The Branch is a unique, experiential treehouse-style stay built for two. It trades hallways for tree-covered walkways. The bedroom, sitting room, and private balcony sit upstairs, while the kitchen, soaking tubs and outdoor shower, bathroom, and cedar sauna round out the downstairs. Guests also have access to the property's fire pit, petting zoo, pickleball courts, and the Sprout general store. This romantic stay is minutes from downtown, with quick access to Ruby Falls and Lookout Mountain.
The Space:
The Branch is an experiential treehouse-style stay spread across the canopy, with rooms connected by outdoor walkways and a set of stairs.
A short walk down from parking brings you to the main living space. Upstairs, you'll find the bedroom, with a queen bed, and a sitting/dining room with a TV across the patio. Both open onto a private balcony furnished with outdoor seating and string lights strung through the branches. It’s a beautiful spot for a morning coffee or a glass of wine after dark. Little secret: the sitting room houses a dumbwaiter for easy food transport up from the kitchen.
Downstairs, reached by walking back outside, is the kitchen, stocked for cooking with a stove, fridge, and kitchenware. Its distinctive layout reflects the unique space while preserving the original design of the treehouse. You will find a functional kitchen with the essentials for preparing simple meals, but it is not a conventional, fully equipped residential kitchen. We encourage guests to review the photos and listed amenities to ensure the space suits their needs. Past the kitchen, you'll pass the outdoor soaking tub and shower, open to the trees. Finally, you’ll reach the half bath and cedar sauna, a rare find this deep in the woods. Please note the toilet is part of the downstairs bathroom, separate from the bedroom upstairs.
As part of Wauhatchie Woodlands, guests staying at The Branch also have access to the shared fire pit and pavilion, the petting zoo, pickleball courts, and the Sprout general store. Firewood for the fire pit can be purchased on-property. Wauhatchie Woodlands is a family-owned collection of quaint, tiny-home, rustic-comfort log cabins on a 14-acre wooded property surrounded by National Park land, nested less than a mile from the city with quick access to downtown Chattanooga, Ruby Falls, Lookout Mountain, and the surrounding area.
Guest Access:
You’ll have your treehouse all to yourself during your stay. Wauhatchie Woodlands is a 14-acre property surrounded by National Forest. Guests have access to trails around the grounds, as well as shared pavilions, community fire pits, and playground. Please be respectful of other guests during your stay.
The Neighborhood:
Wauhatchie Woodlands sits in Lookout Valley, a scenic pocket of Southeast Tennessee tucked between the Tennessee River and the base of Lookout Mountain. It’s close enough to Chattanooga to explore, yet far enough to feel like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of the city. Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is nestled right at the base of the mountain with 12 miles of hiking trails and canoe rentals to paddle scenic Lookout Creek. Those trails connect directly up the mountain, where Rock City, Ruby Falls, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, and Raccoon Mountain Caverns round out the adventure. When you're ready for a bite or a night out, downtown Chattanooga is only minutes away.
Fall is a full season in Lookout Valley. September brings Ironman Chattanooga through downtown, five minutes away, and Rock City opens its Enchanted Pumpkin Patch up the mountain from September 18 through October 31. Mid-October through early November is peak leaf season here, with the valley's pastures and foothills making for an easy scenic drive. Downtown fills up too, with Wine Over Water at Renaissance Park on October 10, World of Bluegrass October 20–24, and Head of the Hooch at Ross's Landing the first weekend of November, one of the largest rowing regattas in the country. Wauhatchie Woodlands keeps you close to all of the autumn action.
Getting Around:
To make the most of your stay, we recommend a car to get around. The Branch has parking available on site.
UBER and Lyft are available throughout the Chattanooga area, in addition to a number of local taxi services. Please note that availability may be extremely limited during peak times.
The city of Chattanooga offers reasonably priced parking on the street and in several public parking lots.
A free electric shuttle bus runs between the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the Tennessee Aquarium with stops at every block. The buses run every 15 minutes, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 11 pm, and Sunday from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm. Bus schedules may vary, please consult the Chattanooga Area Regional Transit Authority website for the most up to date schedules.
Bike Chattanooga offers bike share rentals at 42 self-service kiosk locations all around downtown Chattanooga. With over 300 bicycles and 50 e-bikes this is a great way to explore the city. Visit Bike Chattanooga’s website to learn more.
Other Things to Note:
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 unit has been equipped with a white noise machine to help minimize any disturbance.
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. 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 are 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.
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, cabins may have a camera located on the front porch, facing outwards monitoring activity in front of the cabin (including driveway and roads).
Check-In/Out:
Check-in begins at 4:00 pm on the day of your arrival and check-out is at 10:00 am on your last day. Please contact Guest Services if you would like to request a different arrangement.
Interaction with Guests:
All of our units are equipped with contactless entry systems that make check-in and check-out a fully automated process. Full instructions will be provided prior to your check-in date.
If you have any questions, comments, or experience any difficulties during your stay, our team of dedicated, locally based Guest Services representatives are on-call and available to help from 8:00 am to 11:30 pm every day.