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Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains

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A wooden dock with two Adirondack chairs facing a calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
A room with large windows overlooking a river, wicker furniture, and a round table.
A cabin by a lake with a dock and a small boat.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a green sofa, a white sofa, and a coffee table.
A room with large windows, a wooden table, and bar stools.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tallassee, TN
  • Place, Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Single Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tallassee

Located in Tallassee, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tellico Lake and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail, while Capitol Theatre and Palace Theater are cultural highlights. Clayton Center for the Arts and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Tallassee, TN

What's nearby

  • Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 26 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 26 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dogwood - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Club Room - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Kerrfew Kabana - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪food by coombs - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Naked Foods - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Clayton Center for the Arts, Bicentennial Greenbelt Dog Park and Jack Renfro Stadium. Tellico Lake and Capitol Theatre are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. View was great of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our TN trip. The views were spectacular! Quiet & relaxing. I noticed a lot of attention to details all throughout the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you Nelle. We are so glad that you and your family had a good time.it was a pleasure hosting you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute lake property. House was very well stocked with kitchen items, towels, soap and TV's. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent get away. Very spacious accommodations. Great fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you jason.it was wonderful hosting you and your family.Glad you got some great fishing in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised…Clean and perfect!!The only recommendation is a ladder for the dock so renters can climb into the lake!!!Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you Mike. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay it was a pleasure to host you.And thank you for your feed back .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice clean little cabin for a short vacation get away. We enjoyed the sun room and sitting on the dock. My husband I and I were looking for a do-nothing few days so this was perfect. If you need more activities or excitement, maybe choose another spot. It was very clean and had everything we needed. My only suggestion is maybe some more comfortable furniture in the sunroom. We wished we had brought our own camp chairs. As we spent most of our time out there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good experience in every way. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was clean and in a good location. However if u are a bigger person or a tall person this is probably not the place for u. The shower downstairs is under the stairs so u only have a small place to stand without bumping your head on the ceiling. There are a few things about the place that were interesting but otherwise it was an ok stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Hello, Angela. We are sorry to hear that the shower at the home wasn't as expected But we do have the shower dimensions listed in the listing. So people that are taller will know before booking.Thank you so much for taking such great care of the home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax and get away!

Had a great stay, perfect place for my wife and I to get away and have a nice relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thank you for the kind words, Mark! We're glad you had a pleasant stay and hope you two will return soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay in a beautiful setting

Peaceful and cozy little cabin on the lake. Will definitely book again when we return to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a nice place for two to get away. It is not fancy but it is peaceful and has everything you need.There were a couple of surprises that most won't notice in the pictures. The lake is about a foot deep at the dock and not a bottom that you would walk on. The shower is difficult to manage because it is under the stairs with the shower head and controls at opposite ends. It takes a long time for changes to make it to the shower head resulting in scalding to freezing changes on first attempts. Best to run the tub until the temp stabilizes and then divert to the shower and wait again for it to reach the head.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you Randall.We really appreciate getting to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Rental

We really enjoyed everything about our stay. The hosts were attentive when we had questions, and the property itself is very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for staying with us, Joel! We're so glad you had a wonderful visit. Would love to have you all back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Place on Earth

We love this remote town. Love the fishing off the dock, going out on the lake, and the memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
And we love to hear this! Thank you for your kind words and for being great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin to get away from it all

My wife and I stayed here for a week and enjoyed our time. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Owners is very responsive and friendly. Highly recommended If you are looking for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hide-away

Cozy. On the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Mountain Cottage

The property is a bit of a drive off the beaten path but well worth the time. Beautiful setting for reading, fishing, and enjoying nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

I was just looking to get away and the place was perfect. It was quiet and peaceful. The lake and views are beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary gift

I took my husband for our first anniversary celebration. This property was perfect for us. We were able to relax, reflect and enjoy quiet quality time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2022
Happy anniversary to you two! We’re happy we could help you celebrate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem of a find

We had such a relaxing time at this little cabin at the top of a mountain. Beautiful views, outdoor space on the water, and extremely well stocked kitchen made our stay care free. The owner was extremely helpful and responsive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Time Away At the Lake

We found this little gem to be a good place for just some quiet time away. Sitting on the dock and watching the lake provided some much needed time of relaxation. We felt the decor inside had been lovingly attended to and did not need anything else other than what was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smokey Mountain cottage

We loved our stay at your cabin. Went fishing almost every day and caught many different types of fish!! The geese on the lake are wonderful and very funny. The cabin is well equipped and the fireplaces on both levels made our evenings quite cozy :) Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this simple but very nicely decorated cabin. A beautiful screen porch to sit on and enjoy the view of the lake. Started each day fishing and just enjoying the lake. Plenty of sightseeing in the area. We trailered our motorcycle and would go out each day on the Foothills Parkway in to Townsend. Overall, we had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honeymoon

My husband and I wanted a relaxing lake view property to stay for a honeymoon. This was just that. We were able to take mini trips to Nashville and Gatlinburg within a reasonable drive. We spent time on the dock catching bass and catfish. We will definitely be back to enjoy another vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Samantha, we are delighted that our little cottage was the setting for such a special occasion. Please do come back for many more!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This cottage was so wonderful to celebrate mine and my husbands 7th wedding anniversary. Trieu was incredibly responsive and helpful. We spent all our time on the dock fishing and even got the John boat out one morning. The shower is tricky but manageable. Thank you for sharing this little bit of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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