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The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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Welcome to the Hiwassee Cabin!
Entrance and front view of Hiwassee cabin.
Main Living space
Kitchenette
Main Living Area, reverse view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4384 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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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

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

Located just off Highway 315, the Hiwassee cabin offers privacy along with easy road access! Nestled in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, this is a one of a kind cabin experience! Recently updated, escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life on 22 acres of pristine forest land. Located just minutes from the Hiwassee river, enjoy rafting, fishing, and swimming! One of four available cabins at Starr Mountain Retreat! Contact us for group or event rates.

Property manager

Brian Lapham

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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 Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hiwassee 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lejorge T.

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

Nice getaway to spend quality time.

We really enjoyed our stay it was so peaceful and exactly what we needed to spend some much needed time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

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

Awesome stay

Beautiful spot awesome for a romantic getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Good time

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Squeaky floor

We had a great time other than the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Peaceful stay

Quiet nice location. House clean with everything needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Mountain Hideaway

Woodsy, comfortable, and convenient for our visit with local friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamiya P.

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

Best Getaway !!!

The cabin was very comfortable and peaceful. Our hosts were very helpful and had places that we could visit in the surrounding areas. Very clean and would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

allen p.

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

Train ride

We went on a train ride and just needed a place to lay our head at night. We did enjoy a fire both nights and the jacuzzi also. The place was easy to find and a nice little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse W.

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

Fishing

Great place to stay, 15 minutes from Hiwassee River
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark w.

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

Few days together

It was absolutely wonderful. Enjoyed every minute of it. Cabin was great as well as the hosts. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna R.

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

Another amazing visit

This is our second time visiting and having our friends come with us! We have loved all the cabins and retreat space! The owners are soooo helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Cozy and peaceful

First off our host was great at communicating. The cabin was cozy and had more than we needed. The hot tub was fantastic and the location I beautiful and secluded. 5/5
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Loved the cabin

We had a great time & even scheduled to stay another day with no issue. Will definitely be back! Reliance is beautiful! Made great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

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

Just what we needed

We wanted a get-away that was truly restful - get away from it all and spend quality time with each other. This was the perfect location for us to do as much or as little as we wanted. Check in was easy and the property was clean and impeccably maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taisha H., Wabash

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

We will be back!

Much needed relaxation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relax

Quiet, peaceful, and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Weekend in the mountains

Toured local waters first day enjoyed the hot tub and camp fire got up early next went found waterfalls lakes enjoyed the beautiful colors had great day found a winery. Had another night off wine hot tub camp fire grilled stakes. Got up cleaned up packed up took long way home more mountain viewing and water fall hunting.all and all we had a blast.great area will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geene L.

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

Beautiful mountain view

Had a great time will definitely go again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Nice getaway

Overall good experience. Closer to the road than we were looking for. Even with distance to the road road noise was minimal and traffic was very light.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zijad Z.

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

It was a great little cabin

Nice little cabin, exactly what we were looking for. Very clean upon arrival and fhr host was very nice and even showed us to the cabin when we got there, late at night and couldnt find it ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ralph M.

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

Quiet Setting

The hosts were wonderful. The area is more remote so do not expect a lot of service and availability to resources. No cell connection, TV service and slow Internet. I was able to do class work that was text based and the owners had a wide array of videos. We spent the time in the hot tub, watching movies we always talked about seeing and play board games. It was a relaxing time. We did venture out a day to go to the local Amish Market. In season vegetables and bakery items which were a nice addition to our meals. We did lose electricity due to a local thunderstorm but as the owner said wait a couple of hours and it will return which is what happened. If you are looking for a quiet time or close to whitewater rafting and hiking its the place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Perfect short vacation

Had a great time staying at Hiwassee cabin! Everything we needed was there, cabin is very clean, tastefully decorated. All appliances, lights, etc. are in order. Will definitely be back! thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Weekend getaway

We loved our stay here ❤ even though the cabin was right next to road it felt very private. The cabin had everything we needed and owner was very helpful and friendly. Only complaint was the sofa bed was horrible to sleep on but we made do lol overall a awesome stay and we loved the hot tub especially the kids enjoyed it lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Lapham

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Brian and Nola have been running successful short-term rentals since 2016 in the Phoenix, AZ area, and now at their new retirement residence in Tennessee!

Why they chose this property

We have a unique combination of ease of access to a main paved road and tranquil seclusion, while being in close proximity to local attractions.

Languages:

English