Nature's Nest and its long deck viewed from the surrounding forest

Nature's Nest · On Campus

The details of your stay.

A private five-bedroom home on 1.3 forested acres on campus in Sewanee, with room to gather. Puett Field is only a five-minute walk away (0.2 miles); Harris Stadium and Fowler Center are about five minutes by car.Sleeps 12 in beds, with two queen sleeper sofas offering flexibility for up to 16 guests.

At a glance

Generous, private, and close to everything.

Following a comprehensive renovation completed in 2026, Nature's Nest was furnished throughout. The house sits on 1.3 private, forested acres at 127 Carpenter Circle. It is owner-managed and shared with guests visiting Sewanee for special occasions.

12In bedsUp to 16 with two queen sleeper sofas
5Bedrooms
4.5Baths
1.3Forested acres

Sleeping arrangements

Space for every generation.

Five bedrooms sleep 12 in beds; two queen sleeper sofas offer flexibility for up to 16 guests.

LevelSleeping accommodationsSleeps
Main levelKing suite with private bath; queen sleeper sofa in the library4
Second floorKing suite with private bath; two queen rooms; bunk room with four twin beds10
Lower levelQueen sleeper sofa beside the media and game space2

Walking distance

On campus itself.

Puett Field, home to Sewanee soccer, field hockey, and women's lacrosse, is a five-minute walk from the house (0.2 miles). Harris Stadium and Fowler Center are about five minutes by car, while campus landmarks, the Village, and overlooks are all close at hand. Walking times are approximate and vary by route and pace.

  • Puett Field5-minute walk · 0.2 miles
  • Fowler CenterAbout 5 minutes by car · 1.1 miles
  • McGee Field at Harris StadiumAbout 5 minutes by car · 1.4 miles
  • All Saints' Chapel19-minute walk · 0.8 miles
  • The Cross19-minute walk · 0.9 miles
  • Sewanee Village20-minute walk · 0.9 miles
  • Morgan's Steep22-minute walk · 1 mile
  • Green's View42-minute walk · 1.9 miles

Gather in Sewanee

Commencement. Family Weekend. Homecoming. Game Days.

A quiet home base for Sewanee's signature weekends and for families of Sewanee student-athletes and visiting student-athletes at games and tournaments across campus. Puett Field is a five-minute walk away (0.2 miles); Harris Stadium and Fowler Center are about five minutes by car. Availability is provided privately upon inquiry.

Sewanee & visiting student-athlete familiesCommencementFamily WeekendHomecomingGame Days

For your stay

Everything necessary. Nothing overdone.

Gathering & dining

  • Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances
  • Dining room beside the deck, plus a dining table in the garage lounge
  • Built-in library, decorative, non-operational stone hearth, and glass-walled sunroom
  • 63-foot deck facing the forest

Work, play & practicalities

  • Gigabit fiber internet for work and play
  • Lower-level media lounge with an 85-inch TV and a ping-pong table
  • Two laundry rooms, smart-lock entry, and private parking
  • Pets welcome with prior approval

House notes

Privately owned. Carefully maintained.

The stone hearth is decorative and non-operational. No smoking. Pets are welcome with prior approval. Availability, rates, and stay terms are provided privately upon inquiry.