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Combining Modern Comfort With An Authentic Outdoor Experience

We create, curate, and operate rustic retreats near national parks, designed to blend into the land and give guests room to unwind and reconnect.

History

More Than Vacation Rentals

We’re outdoor people. When we travel, we want to feel connected to the place we’re visiting, the natural world, and each other. We were tired of the cookie-cutter vacation rentals we’ve seen dominate the market, so we decided to do something about it. Every decision we make at Timberroot is about driving connections for ourselves and our guests. This unique approach resonates with people and has helped grow Timberroot into a full-service rustic resort development and management firm. Over the years, we’ve built a diverse team of experts and developed a proven, templated approach to operating vacation rentals that leverages automated processes, AI-enabled workflows, and innovative marketing, all backed by our in-house team’s deep commitment to the guest experience. We take great pride in every aspect of our business. When you call Timberroot, you can be sure that you’re talking to a real, local person with a deep knowledge of our business, values, and properties.

What We Value

Our Philosophy

We didn't set out to specialize in managing rustic resorts; we just wanted to create the kind of unique and memorable places where we'd like to stay. So we built Timberroot from the ground up to give our guests unique getaways and immersive outdoor experiences. By refining our focus exclusively to rustic multi-unit properties, we've become uniquely equipped to anticipate our guests' needs and solve the challenges these types of lodgings present. Timberroot Rustic Retreats aren't simply places to stay but springboards for adventure, opportunities to experience the wonders of nature with all the comforts of home, and create lasting, captivating memories.

Meet The Founders

Built By Frank And Nicole May

Where It Began

A Vision On Fourteen Acres

Where It Began

Frank and Nicole May had a vision for the old Lookout Mountain Mobile Home Park, and with their children they rehabilitated those 14 acres into Wauhatchie Woodlands, our flagship resort.

Running It All

Business Sense, Well Honed

Running It All

Frank spent over 15 years running and expanding The Great Backyard Place, a chain of specialty retail stores, and brings that well-honed business sense to Timberroot as chief executive.

The Guest Side

Elevating Every Guest Stay

The Guest Side

Co-founder Nicole lends her expertise to the guest facing side of the business, elevating the guest experience, overseeing our marketing initiatives, and working with special projects.

What We Do

Rustic Retreats Near Nature

Domes, Wagons, A Skoolie

Domes, Wagons, A Skoolie

Domes, wagons, and a skoolie, all designed to complement the land around them.

  • Immersive outdoor stays

  • Modern comfort in nature

  • Unique, memorable places

Full-Service Management

Full-Service Management

We handle it all, from property planning to guest relations, with a local team and personal touch.

  • Proven, templated approach

  • Real people, local knowledge

  • Deep commitment to guests

Adventure Destinations

Adventure Destinations

Stays set near state parks, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers, for people who want the outdoors close.

  • Springboards for adventure

  • Waterfalls and rivers near

  • Relax, recharge, reconnect