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The Bright House is a newly constructed house in the Sewanee Village District.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sewanee, TN
  • Place, University of the South
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Cheston
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Sewanee

With a stay at this vacation home in Sewanee, you'll be a 2-minute walk from University of the South and 7 minutes by foot from Elliot Park. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Shoup Park and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Angel Park.
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What's nearby

  • University of the South - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elliot Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sewanee Memorial Cross - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Cheston - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪High Point Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bright House is a newly constructed house in the Sewanee Village District.

An easy walk to the center of the University of the South's campus and downtown Sewanee, this newly constructed cottage (2023) has two queen bedrooms with smart-TVs, 1.5 baths, a fully equipped kitchen and a covered porch with gas grill. A comfortable open floor plan includes a smart-TV in the living room and counter seating for four. There is off-street parking for two vehicles, a washer/dryer, and fast, one gigabit wireless internet.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

The Bright House is a newly constructed house in the Sewanee Village District. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bright House was nice, clean and easy to use. David was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna C., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great stay! David was super responsive and accommodating. House was clean and well equipped. We had everything we needed. Super convenient to campus. Plenty of space for our needs. A great place to grill and eat outside. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at the Bright House in the Sewanee Village District was absolutely wonderful! The home is beautifully designed—bright, modern, and thoughtfully decorated—while still feeling cozy and inviting. Every detail was taken care of, from comfortable furnishings to a well-stocked kitchen, which made it feel like a true home away from home.The location couldn’t be better. Being right in the Village District meant we could easily walk to restaurants, shops, and the University campus. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy everything Sewanee has to offer while still having a peaceful retreat to return to.Communication with the host was excellent—friendly, responsive, and accommodating. They clearly put a lot of care into making sure guests have a memorable stay.If you’re visiting Sewanee, I can’t recommend the Bright House enough. It’s a gem, and we’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful second stay

I would stay at this property anytime I come to Sewanee. It is a beautiful home, clean, well-appointed, with anything you might need. I particularly love the back deck and yard. Plus, you can truly walk to campus or to town. I'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison C., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
David's place was superb! Everything was exactly as described and more - we were so comfortable and the communications were execellent! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine!

Perfect size … well situated — in the woods yet near campus and a few fun cafes and shops — while also extremely well maintained. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and great location

Perfect if you are looking for a smaller well located property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay in Sewanee

We were here for our daughter’s Senior day and absolutely loved the location and the house. It was incredibly clean, the beds were comfy and the kitchen is really well stocked. We enjoyed the covered deck in the back a lot as well. Great option for parents visiting their kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting son at Sewanee

Great new property was perfect for our small group (3) and super convenient to see our son, who is a Sewanee student. Walkable to campus, clean house, responsive and friendly property manager and all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Mountain Cottage

The Bright House is perfect. It had everything I could possibly need, and all the touches of home. And that's just inside. I saw birds, rabbits and deer, just stepping out onto the back deck. For the Sewanee baseball fans, this cottage is exactly 1 mile from the baseball field.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

Perfect house for up to 4 - well equipped, immaculate and very comfortable. Great for weekend visits to Sewanee
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Opening weekend for Sewanee Baseball

My family stayed here for opening weekend for Sewanee baseball. It is a great location on campus. You can literally walk to everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top marks for our college visit

Wife and I traveled with our high schooler to visit Sewanee for a weekend. Can't imagine a better place to stay. Cozy, clean and in close proximity to the campus. Tastefully decorated, well equipped, this place is a little gem. Highly recommend if you're visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Sewanee

David’s tiny house was just perfect for my stay on the mountain. My family unfortunately could not make the trip, but if they had, we would have had plenty of space for all four of us. The house has great amenities and is super comfortable, all very close to downtown Sewanee and central campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

My son and I stayed here for a Sewanee visit. It was perfect. It was a great location, very comfortable, well-stocked, and incredibly clean. If you like birds, the back deck was a wonderful place to observe - 20+ varieties in the first 10 minutes of having my morning coffee. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Brighthouse was great. It fit our family of 4 perfectly. The house felt new and was in immaculate condition. The amenities were just right- new appliances, good for cooking dinners, quiet dishwasher, coffee brewing. The living area was a little small but the open plan worked for us and the outdoor dining area was a perfect size for us, we got lucky with beautiful weather.. The location on campus within a short walking distance to our son’s dorm Cleveland). We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parents weekend

The property is fantastic! So close to everything on the Sewanee campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Hosts

This was our second stay at this beautiful, clean and comfortable home. The home remains in like new condition and communication with the hosts for any needs is seamless. Will stay here again and again. Top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

adorable well appointed house

This house is a perfect little bungalow for a mountain get away. It is walking distance to Sewanee's campus as well as restaurants like Blue Chair and Lunch. The construction is new so everything is very clean and pristine. The sofas and beds are comfortable. And, the layout is very cleaver... it feels much bigger than the square footage indicates. We would definitely rent there again. Our host was super nice and helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

liz k.

Liked: Cleanliness

A weekend in Sewanee

Everything was perfect about this rental. So cute and clean. I loved being here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sewanee Weekend

Great location! Owner very accessible & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

brooke a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

It was very pleasant and easy. House is lovely and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bright House!

My daughter & I had a nice short weekend stay at The Bright House for Sewanee move-in. The house appears to be brand new…you can even smell the new wood! The location is super close to campus. House is very clean. Kitchen is outfitted with everything you could need including spices & oil! I enjoyed spending time on the secluded back porch. Communication with owner was perfect. I will definitely look at renting again when back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pristine Tiny Home, Campus Adjacent

This beautiful new construction was perfect for move in weekend. It was a short walk to the center of campus. The accommodations were pristine, and our stay was perfect. Great for parents visiting for move ins, move outs, family weekends, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, wonderful house.

This brand new property, has such charm and is very warm and comforting. If you’re looking for a home near Univ of the South or Sewanee, look no further. The hosts live next door, are very responsive and the home itself is stocked with everything you could need. Book now and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023