The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6512 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Reliance, TN

Hiwassee River Recreation Area
‪14 min drive‬
Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park
‪23 min drive‬
Benton Falls
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This 512 sq. ft. cabin, with additional loft space is nestled in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest. This cabin is very private and sleeps up to 6 people. Sitting on the porch, you have tree house views of the surrounding woods. It is close to the Hiwassee river which has rafting and tubing as well as fishing. National Forest hiking trails are right across the road from the main entrance and horse friendly. A small corral for all the cabins is also available for up to six horses.

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Brian Lapham

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Reliance

Located in Reliance, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park and Nantahala National Forest, while Charles Hall Museum and L&N Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Reliance, TN

What's nearby

Hiwassee River Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
Ocoee River - 35 min drive - 35.9 km
Coker Creek Falls Trailhead - 36 min drive - 31.5 km
Benton Falls - 52 min drive - 28.0 km

Restaurants

‪Flip Flop Burgers - ‬8 min drive
‪Jessica's Place - ‬19 min drive
‪Stadium BBQ - ‬19 min drive
‪Papa's Pizza To Go - ‬20 min drive
‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Woody Island, Hiwassee River and Big Island. Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park and Hiwassee River Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Rickie L.

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun family time

We enjoyed the fire pit

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmony C.

16 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

1 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful surroundings inside and out.

Very quiet, calming space.Especially enjoyed the art and lamps. All the furniture is very comfortable. The morning light highlights everything. The hot is so relaxing, plus the cover above the hot tub is such a great idea.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kayla n.

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

The cabin was very comfortable and decorated beautifully. It was stocked with everything we needed and in a great location. The property is full of life-trees, moss, plants, skinks, owls-great place to take a walk on the trails they have if you have some down time or just enjoy the view from the balcony or hot tub! Thank you for your kind hospitality! We are hoping to come back and check out another cabin on the property!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn S.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The cabin and property are beautiful and they are making even more improvements. Was an easy and beautiful drive to the Cherohala Skyway which was the reason for the trip. The hot tub was very relaxing and clean. And the provided firewood for the fire pits was much appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax in beauty

We enjoyed all the art touches. Conveniently located and felt like we were the only people there. The only drawback was access (stairs) But wouldn't keep us from booking again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lainey B.

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation!

I definitely think that the place was better than the pictures, the only thing I had to complain about was the toilet and the shower would make a loud high pitched noise for a little bit. Besides that the cabin was very cozy and relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila l.

2 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

up in the trees

The cabin was neat and clean and it had anything that yu could need. The decor was wonderful. Nola was a great host. It is in a very pretty place in the woods. Being up high you felt like you were in the tree canopy like a bird!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

19 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I am so impressed with this property! The central cabin for guests to borrow movies or games from was amazing, I’ve rented a lot of cabins but have never seen this feature. The most organized movie library ever! Each cabin has a fire pit with chairs and wood. It isn’t city living, expect some bugs and dirty cars but focus on what this couple has created in the middle of rural mountains. There is nothing like sitting in the hot tub and soaking in such natural beauty. Having family in the area, we will only be staying here whenever we visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fawna J.

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

It's very nice to be off the gri! My husband and i had a much needed getaway weekend. Even though the wifi was out, it was a perfect weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

31 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

CHILLAXATION

This cabin is great. If you want to get away from the world and just relax ....this is the place. Its equipped well if you like to cook or grill and the hot tub is great!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

30 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

My Daughter, husband, and I came here to get away for the weekend and reboot. This was a wonderful place to do so. We enjoyed reading, playing games, watching a movie, making a fire in the fire pit, and the hot tub! Our hosts were wonderful and accommodating, we can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Brian had everything ready, and check was very easy, everything was clean and ready to go. Will be back again. Thanks Brian and Nola

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In The Wilderness

Place was just what we wanted. So peaceful and we felt very safe. A place to really relax!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Tiffanee G.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

No water No power

We should have been told that there was no water before we arrived. That was really unfair to us when Brain and Nolia knew it before we got there. I thought that was unfair knowing we had kids girls at that. We had to use buckets of water to flush the toilet I’ll never return and I will tell all my friends and family. They should have told us there’s no water I told them when I left home til the time I got there. That really hurt my spirit but God made it better. We end up leaving early and went to Wilderness Resort.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

16 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I was told they had a wonderful stay.

Everything they needed was there. Place was at a great location and private.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

23 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a guy's trip

Cabin was perfect for us. My buddies and I go to Tellico Plains every November to camp, but this year the weather was looking a little too cold to camp outside, so we decided to get a cabin. This was close enough to Bald River Falls, so we could do all the things we normally did on our trips.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

28 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Treetop paradise! We absolutely loved being here for our 7 year anniversary. We were looking for something different and we loved every minute we were there. Brian was helpful and responsive to all questions we had. We look forward to our next trip to Starr Mountain!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie E.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little hideaway

This rental was exactly what we needed, secluded, comfortable and the hot tub was amazing in the evenings and mornings. It had everything we needed, the check in was simple and we even decided it stay an extra day! It was the perfect place to let all the daily stress go. The owner Brian was very responsive when we asked to stay the extra day, he answered messages within minutes. We will be back! We are already searching for convenient dates to bring our sons.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deep in the woods

Very nicely secluded cabin with out door fire out area. Brian our host greeted us upon arrival for a quick tour. He was responsive to any of our communications via app messages. Would stay again. I’m sure it’s beautiful in the fall with all the trees.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl W.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rafting

I took my son and husband friend white water rafting. I just happened to come across this cabin. If I ever visit the area again I would stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D., Old Hickory, TN

27 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little private cabin & campground

Absolutely loved our stay!! Great communication with the hosts and they made check in really easy for us as we were getting in late. Nice and secluded feel, all the things you could want in a cabin and then some. Comfortable beds, great kitchen for the size, I really couldn't have asked for anything more. We had one small issue that we talked with Nola about and she was very understanding and graceful about it, outstanding customer service by these folks! Thank you for making my birthday weekend a great one, we will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Brian Lapham

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom

Main Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property