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Near downtown Kingsport, Tennessee.
Your exact address comes in your booking confirmation.
Hosted by Dimingo & Sara
We’re glad you’re here. Settle into the calm, cozy space, and enjoy Kingsport at your own pace.
The décor honors DeLisa. Please treat it with care.
For arrival changes or questions, message us in the app you booked through. Urgent? Call or text (423) 281-4386 (281-HEVN).
Lily is a private, single-level boho cottage near downtown Kingsport. Each bedroom has its own feel: calming greens in Eden Rest, soft pink and gold in ViVi’s Bloom Room, and earthy travel touches in Horizon Hike. Enjoy the open living room with a fireplace, full kitchen, laundry, and backyard seating.
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Welcome BasketFind it in the kitchen.Snacks and drinks to hold you over after the drive. Help yourself.
Forget-Me BasketFind it on top of the hallway cabinet.Forgot your toothbrush? Check here first. Toiletries and small essentials, on us. Take what you need.
Basket items may vary from guest to guest, so yours may differ from those pictured.
Lily was truly a gem! The space is comfortable, beautifully decorated, and included furniture and amenities that enhanced our stay.
We absolutely loved the thoughtful little touches, especially the “Forget Me” basket and the snacks, which were a huge hit with our kids! They even had a magic book that our daughter fell in love with…
There was a welcome basket with snacks, and he even provided two dog bowls along with a few items for a doggo. Very nice!
This home was way more than I could ever expect.
Find the house, get inside, and settle in.
Jump to checkoutNear downtown Kingsport, Tennessee.
Your exact address comes in your booking confirmation.
Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
CheckoutBy 11:00 AM
Hoping to arrive early? Message us. If the home is ready, we’re happy to work with you.
Self check-in with a keypad. Your personal door code comes in your check-in message.
Door won’t open? Call or text (423) 281-4386 (281-HEVN).
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The Wi-Fi password is in your check-in message.
The porch light and deck lights will be on when you arrive.
Message us in the app you booked through if your plans change or you need help settling in.
Locked out or something urgent? Call or text (423) 281-4386 (281-HEVN).
We hope you had a peaceful stay at Lily.
These help us get ready for the next guests. Thank you!
Gather used towels and washcloths in the washer. Starting a load is optional.
Place used dishes in the sink or dishwasher.
Press the lock button on the keypad, and make sure the back door is locked as well.
No need to worry about these. We’ll take care of them.
No need to strip the beds or do anything with the linens.
No need to take out the trash.
No need to empty the refrigerator.
That’s it. No extra cleaning needed on your end.
We truly appreciate you staying with us. Safe travels, and we hope to host you again!
Dimingo & SaraThe guest book is on the living room cabinet by the front door, with the games, if you’d like to leave a note.Enjoyed your stay? A review on Airbnb, VRBO, or social media means a lot to a small local host.Our Kingsport picks. Tap a place for details or directions; check current hours before heading out.
NYC-style gyros & rice platters · food truck
Shell station · 2000 N Eastman Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664
Places we love, with drive times from the house. For events this week, see Visit Kingsport.
Hours, events, and closures change with the seasons and special events. Check before you go.
A downtown park for a walk or a little play time.
Short walk downtown
Splash pad, playground, and new pickleball courts.
Nearby
Kingsport’s newest park, right on the river: playgrounds, a splash pad, pickleball, a kayak launch, and walking trails.
Nearby
A nationally recognized all-ages playground, plus a walking path, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic shelters.
Nearby
Sports, tournaments, and court rentals.
Walking distance · 2-min drive
Hand-carved carousel animals and a downtown outing.
4 min · 0.9 mi
Paved walking and biking trail across town.
Several access points nearby
Lake, trails, and Darrell’s Dream, an all-abilities playground.
14 min · 6.9 mi
Nature preserve, trails, and planetarium programs.
15 min · 6.9 mi
Local moonshine tastings and frozen drinks.
10-min walk · 0.4 mi
Wine, charcuterie boards, and live music.
12-min walk · 0.5 mi
Watch a real fossil dig, plus a hands-on science center for kids.
17 min · 14 mi
Founders Park, King Commons playground, breweries, and restaurants.
26 min · 23 mi
Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the national park.
About 2 hr · 95–108 mi
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic. Lily of the Valley Retreat isn’t affiliated with these places. This list is for your convenience.
This was my mom’s house. Her name was DeLisa Ann Swagerty Hale, and “the lily of the valley” was one of her favorite expressions from Scripture. That’s why I named this home Lily of the Valley Retreat. The scripture picture you see here is from Song of Solomon 2:1. I chose it for her.
My great-great-grandmother Vannie Williams Crum lived in Greeneville. She taught her granddaughter, my grandmother Geraldine “Patsy” Swagerty, to love people regardless of their color. Grandma Patsy carried that lesson with her to Kingsport, where she founded the Kitchen of Hope. My mom helped her get the soup kitchen started and keep it running.
Over the years, my mom and I used this house to give single mothers and their children a leg up. For those families, that meant having a place to call home while they got their feet under them. Today, a portion of the proceeds from Lily helps support the Kitchen of Hope.
Our other Kingsport home, Swag N’ Stay, was Grandma Patsy’s house. The “Swag” comes from her last name. Lily was Mom’s house. Swag was Grandma’s. Both homes have their own personality, but the same heart behind them.
— DimingoRead Their LegacyBefore the Kitchen of Hope, Vannie cared for sick neighbors, fed people who were hungry, and opened her home to those who needed shelter. Her granddaughter Patsy carried that welcome forward.
Meet Vannie and see her storyHi, we’re Dimingo and Sara Hale from Kingsport, Tennessee. We’ve been married for more than 20 years, and we have 10 kids. For more than 15 years, we’ve also opened our home to children through foster care and through family and friends. Altogether, we’ve cared for more than 30 kids.
Sara has been a nurse for 20 years, caring for kids in the NICU, PICU, pediatric floor, and ER. After years of raising kids together, I can tell you she often knows something’s on my mind before I say a word.
I spent 22 years in the Army, starting out enlisted and retiring as a captain, with two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. These days I work with middle schoolers as a behavior intervention specialist. I’ve also been their coach and their DJ. I play piano and drums, too, so the record player at Swag N’ Stay will probably make a little more sense now.
The homes we share with guests were once my mom’s and my grandmother’s. Sara and I live nearby, and we’re always glad to help you find your way around Kingsport.
— Dimingo & SaraWe hope Lily gave you a peaceful place to land.
A few details to help your pet settle in, plus veterinary care if needed.
Call the clinic before you go, especially for urgent care. Check current hours on its website.
1100 Indian Trail Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
2436 TN-75
Blountville, TN 37617
Give the address in your booking confirmation.
Urgent but not an emergency? Call or text us at (423) 281-4386 (281-HEVN).
One flashlight is in a bedside table in each bedroom. Two lanterns are above the refrigerator.
A fire extinguisher and fire blanket are next to the back door. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed.
A first-aid kit is in the Forget-Me basket on top of the hallway cabinet.
Spare light bulbs and small household supplies are inside the hallway cabinet beneath the Forget-Me basket. Most of the house has LED lighting; message us if a light is not working.
Kingsport is home to large plants like Eastman. If local officials issue an alert to stay indoors:
Severe weather is rare in Kingsport, but just in case: during a tornado warning, go to a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. For public shelters opened during a disaster, check the current state shelter map.
Find open sheltersFor problems that aren’t emergencies, like a sprain, fever, or minor cut. Neither is open overnight. After hours, use the emergency rooms below.
111 W Stone Dr, Suite 110
Kingsport, TN
Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM
1797 Fort Henry Dr
Kingsport, TN
Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 1–5 PM
Both are open 24/7. Distances from Lily are approximate; open directions for the current route. For an immediate medical emergency, call 911.
130 West Ravine Road
Kingsport, TN 37660
2000 Brookside Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
For a non-emergency issue at the house, message us through the app you booked with.
These are the rules you agreed to when you booked. Tap a rule for details.
Overnight stays are limited to six guests.
Lily sits on a busy street, so normal conversation, music, and family time are fine. After 10 PM, we just ask that you keep it reasonable, especially outside.
If noise or behavior leads to police being called or a complaint from the city, we may end the stay early, and any fines or charges that result will be the guest’s responsibility.
Small family gatherings and visits are welcome. Parties, events, and large get-togethers are not, including gatherings promoted on social media or open to people outside your group.
If a gathering leads to police being called, a complaint from the city, or damage to the home, we may end the stay early, and any fines, charges, or repair costs will be the guest’s responsibility.
Pets are welcome. Here’s how to keep it easy for everyone:
If pets cause damage or leave extra cleaning (heavy hair, accidents, or yard waste), we’ll file a damage claim through Airbnb or VRBO for the actual cost, typically $100–$300. Service animals are always welcome and are not counted as pets.
No smoking or vaping of any kind inside the home. Outside is fine. Please stay away from open doors and windows, and put all butts and vape waste in the trash, not in the yard.
Marijuana and illegal drugs are not allowed anywhere on the property, inside or outside. Tennessee law prohibits them, and we will end the stay if this rule is broken.
If smoke or its smell is found inside, or waste is left outside, we’ll file a damage claim through Airbnb or VRBO for the cost of professional cleaning, typically $200–$500 depending on how much is needed.
Please lock the door every time you leave, even for a quick trip, and check that the back door is locked too.
We’re not responsible for items lost or stolen from an unlocked home.
Exterior security cameras are installed for safety and peace of mind. They record the outside of the home only. There are no cameras inside the home.
These help us keep Lily ready for the next guest. Thank you for helping out.
Our cleaners arrive soon after 11 to get the home ready for the next guest.
Need more time? Message us the day before. Late checkout depends on whether another guest checks in that day, and we’ll say yes when we can.
Staying past 11 without approval: if a late checkout delays our cleaners or the next guest’s check-in, we may request the actual costs that causes through Airbnb or VRBO, such as an extra cleaning visit, a refund, or a relocation.
Checkout steps (towels, dishes, lock up) are on the Check-In & Out tab.
Each TV has its own remote. Please keep each one in its room and leave them all behind at checkout.
Accidents happen, and we’d rather know than find out later. Message us in the app or call or text (423) 281-4386 (281-HEVN). We usually respond within the hour.
Report right away if you notice:
On arrival: if you find damage or something missing when you get here, send us a photo within the first few hours so it isn’t counted against your stay.
Accidents: small accidents reported honestly, like a broken glass or a small stain, usually don’t lead to a claim. Damage that’s hidden or not reported may be submitted as a damage claim through Airbnb or VRBO at repair or replacement cost.
Don’t try major repairs yourself. For plumbing, electrical, or appliance problems, contact us first.
Emergencies: if you smell gas, see smoke, or water is pouring in, get everyone out and call 911 first, then us.
We’re glad to host crews traveling for work. A few extra guidelines help keep Lily ready for the next guest:
Extra cleaning or damage from jobsite materials may be submitted as a damage claim through Airbnb or VRBO at actual cost. If anything gets stained or damaged, let us know right away.
Before you leave, take a quick look at the spots people miss most:
Left something behind? Message us as soon as you notice. If we find it, we’ll hold it for 30 days.
We’re not responsible for items left behind, but we’ll always do our best to get them back to you.
Vannie Williams Crum opened her door in Greeneville. Her granddaughter, Pastor Patsy, and Patsy’s daughter, DeLisa, carried that spirit of welcome into Kingsport. Lily carries it forward today.
Two women. Two flames. One lineage of compassion that became a refuge for a city — and now rests inside this home.
An open door across generations.
1888 – 1950 · Greeneville, Tennessee
Van Buren Elizabeth Williams Crum, known as “Vannie,” cared for sick neighbors in Greeneville, visited people in jail for Bible study, and fed or sheltered those who needed help. Pastor Patsy remembered that her grandmother even added a room to make space for people she took in.
Vannie also cared for baby Margaret Patterson, a descendant of President Andrew Johnson. The family saved two photographs of them with Dora Johnson McGhee. In the portrait here, Vannie holds Margaret while Dora looks on. The part of Vannie’s story that Patsy carried into the Kitchen of Hope was simple: when someone needed care, Vannie made room.
Vannie’s daughter Angel (Crum) Smith was Patsy’s mother. Through Angel, this welcome became a family inheritance.
“Love one another no matter the color.”Vannie’s lesson, as Pastor Patsy remembered it
A faith that fed neighbors and opened doors.
Pastor Patsy founded Full Gospel Mission Church and, in 1996, the Kitchen of Hope in Kingsport. The kitchen began with $169 she and her husband had saved. She cooked and served meals herself, and over time, volunteers joined her. The kitchen grew to feed more than a hundred people a day.
Her home in Kingsport was the house that is now Swag N’ Stay. It was built before her ministry began, and the “Swag” in its name comes from hers.
Her work reached beyond the kitchen. She built places where young people could belong, communities could gather, and people could receive practical help.
Her honors included the Oprah Winfrey Women of Strength Award and a city proclamation naming September 22, 2019, Geraldine Swagerty Day. Her greatest legacy is five generations of family shaped by her love and hope.
“You feed them what you would eat.”Pastor Patsy, as her daughter Johnnie Mae remembered
A welcome people could feel.
Born August 15, 1956 · Kingsport, Tennessee
DeLisa earned her GED and studied business administration at Northeast State. She built her business one relationship at a time, selling apparel and other goods at flea markets, on street corners, and from her car. She and her mother later opened a storefront in downtown Kingsport.
She played a major role in helping Pastor Patsy establish the Kitchen of Hope. Pastor Patsy dreamed it; DeLisa built the scaffolding. That same care reached into her own home: DeLisa welcomed family, friends, and people who needed shelter. She listened, encouraged, and made room for people in difficult seasons.
This house was hers, our family’s first home. “The lily of the valley” was one of her favorite expressions from Scripture, so the print over the sofa carries Song of Solomon 2:1 for her. Lily is a place where someone can arrive, settle in, and feel cared for.
Pastor Patsy built systems of hope. DeLisa built rooms of peace. One fed a city; one sheltered people through hard seasons. Both answered the same calling:
Make space. Make room. Make sure people are cared for.
Over the years, my mom and I used this house to give single mothers and their children a leg up, a place to call home while they got their feet under them. Today, Lily welcomes guests with that same heart. Lily was Mom’s house. Swag was Grandma’s. Both homes have their own personality, but the same heart behind them.
A portion of Lily’s proceeds helps support the Kitchen of Hope and its work feeding our neighbors.
— DimingoEntered rest February 7, 2021 · Age 84
Founder of Full Gospel Mission Church in Kingsport and Greeneville and of the Kitchen of Hope in Kingsport, 1996.
Honors: Oprah Winfrey Women of Strength Award · South Central Kingsport Outstanding Service Award · AHERN Distinguished Service Award, Minister of the Year · Geraldine Swagerty Day, September 22, 2019.
She leaves five daughters, 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren, along with many children she nurtured as her own.
August 15, 1956 – February 17, 2021
Entrepreneur and co-founder of the Kitchen of Hope with her mother in 1996. A member of Full Gospel Mission Church.
Known for opening her home to people in need. Her home is now Lily of the Valley Retreat.
Read more about their lives and the community they served.









