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The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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The Mountaineer cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat
The Mountaineer cabin
Living Room
Dining and desk area
Desk detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 647.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Reliance, TN
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiwassee River Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    ‪14 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

The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Property # 2739115vb

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 Woody Island, 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.
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Reliance, TN

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Hiwassee River Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 14 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Long Island - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Ocoee River - 22 min drive - 28.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jessica’s Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chillin At The River - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean, the hot tub was phenomenal, and our host was friendly as always
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time staying at this property. It’s always a perfect experience. The hosts are on hand to greet you, they communicate well, and think of small details many other rentals don’t have. I always recommend Starr Mountain to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was awesome, but no access or view of water. Wasn't expecting it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was the perfect size and very clean. It was close to all we wanted to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yates R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very comfortable, and had everything we needed. Beach towels for the hot tub were a nice touch, most places that we've stayed with hot tubs did not have this perk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

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

Very cute

Very cute place, loved the hot tub and the quietness, kids loved getting to have s'mores around the fire pit. The area diners were very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Stay. Easy Check in and Out.

We had a great stay. Everything was excellent! Great pillows, lots of spices, plenty of towels! Be careful on the steps, they get very slick when wet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

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

Beautiful and secluded

Definitely enjoyed our stay the kids needed this just as much as we did. 10 out of 10 will be back. Do not miss the Amish farmers market as well!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

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

The Mountaineer cabin

Was a great place steps were a little much but other than that it was great would go backfpr sure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun family time

We enjoyed the fire pit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

kierre j.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location
I'm recently married and my husband and I were looking for a quiet and realxing stay. It was quiet but not relaxing at all. The couch, blankets, and floor rugs were filled with long dog hairs. It was everywhere!!!! I own a dog with long hair and you will never see it on my couch, floors, or blankets. We were almost ran off of the road by some crazy people yelling racial slurs, and while shopping in the grocery store, we were stared at and given so many nasty looks as if we didn't belong. We never even left the cabin after that. We ended up leaving a day early and was not offered a day's refund for the dog hairs being all over. We'll never go back to Tennessee....ever!!!!! We are black btw.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

wade v., Cookeville TN

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

Great property for family fun on the river.

Fun property for family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Sat on the porch all weekend

Sitting on the porch, you are surrounded by trees and it does feel like a treehouse. Thunderstorms made it even better. Slept better than I have in a long time. Would like to know the mattress because I woke up with no back pain. We had a problem with the A/C but Brian responded to message immediately. Fixed it very quickly. We will be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Charles T.

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

Lainey B.

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

Wanda S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Fawna J.

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

Chelsea S.

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

Wanda S.

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

Timothy D.

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

sheila l.

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

Candy W.

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

Birthday fun!

We stayed at the cabin with four teenagers to celebrate a 13th birthday. The property the cabin sits on is beautiful! The cabin is clean and had everything we needed. It was a short drive to Webb Brothers to go tubing down the river! Brian told the boys where a cute little swimming spot was. Great hosts, and we hope to come back next year! This place would be really cool for a family reunion with the different cabins on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Brian Lapham

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