Romance Room (Room 1) — This large pair of rooms on the first floor was once the family gathering room, a Victorian bathing room, a family breakfast room and a pool room. Today, its 11-foot ceilings and arched-top Victorian flash glass windows are the basis for the wonderfully relaxing Romance Room. The colors are soft yellows with dabs of green and rose.

The king-size bed is firm but comfortable and is within sight of the gas log fireplace in the bedroom. Two wing chairs are perfect for quiet reading. Relax in the whirlpool tub for two a second gas log fireplace nearby. Both rooms have original hearths and mantles.

A private entrance leads to the wrap around section of the front porch where you will find your own porch swing with views of three states and Mountain City's famous "first Tennessee sunrise." Waking up in this room is very special. Included are cable TV with premium movie channels and music, CD player with ipod/mp3 dock, candles, incredible chenille robes.

Our standard in-room amenities: cable TV with premium channels, ceiling fan, snack basket and candy dish, phone line, free wireless internet,MP3 dock/clock/radio, bubble bath, candles, wine glasses, central heating and individual air conditioning (in season), ceiling fan. Other items may be included. Breakfast included. Private entrance off porch with semi-private swing.

Original artwork: Atlanta Dogwood Festival art and Olympic runners by Bostonian Paul Goodnight

General rates: $139-low season | $169-179-high season | $235 per couple NASCAR

Note: No smoking is permitted indoors. This room has its own door to the outdoors via the wraparound front porch--where smoking is permitted.

No pets with the exception of formally trained service animals. Consult the innkeeper about pets staying in your vehicle. Pets (as well as children of all ages) are welcome at A Cottage in the Woods.