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The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a grill, and outdoor seating.
A cozy attic bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, and a window.
A cozy living room with a wooden sofa, patterned cushions, a stained glass lamp, and a view of the forest through large windows.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a bed with a blue headboard, a small table with a lamp, and a kitchenette with a stove and hanging towels.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • 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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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

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
Pets allowed ONLY if you pay the Pet Fee! If you arrive with a pet and have not NOT paid the Pet Fee, YOU WILL BE CHARGED A DOUBLE PET FEE!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2739115vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 - 17.7 km
  • Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Tellico River - 22 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Ocoee River - 24 min drive - 31.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jessica’s Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪River Snax and Catering - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Slab - ‬19 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 does it cost to stay at The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$511, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 3:00 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your cabin! Great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elease L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host was wonderful! The cabin is super cute and was in the perfect location for what we were needing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! We has a wonderful relaxing weekend and our fur baby was soo happy to be out in the nature!! She got all the sniffeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Y Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay.host was great. Would deff recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wade v.

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun family time

We enjoyed the fire pit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
I've debated about whether or not to leave this review. The reason for the low rating is because of FLEAS. This was a short 2 night trip and we arrived late in the evening the first day. I guess the fleas were not active while the home was vacant. We didn't notice them until the 2nd day and then realized it was a full blown infestation. When I contacted the hosts, they did respond quickly, but the solutions offered didn't do the situation justice. They brought flea bombs, which would require us to be gone for several hours. Or, we could move to another one of their cabins. Which also wouldn't be ready for a few more hours as guests had just left that morning. By then, our belongings had fleas in them. I would have expected at least a partial refund for all the trouble this has caused. Despite my efforts to kill any fleas before bringing our stuff inside at home, fleas still got in my car and our home from this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
We're sorry this happened and took what we felt were appropriate measures at the time. None of our previous guests had reported fleas. Stephanie refused a free upgrade to our best cabin and provided no evidence to the existence of fleas. We flea bombed the cabin after they checked out and changed out the rug.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryleigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for me, my boyfriend, and our two dogs. They had all the essential needs for basic meals in the kitchen and even provided extra super cozy blankets. We did have a visit on two separate nights from two dogs which we assume live in a nearby place, just something to keep in mind as our dogs are dog reactive! If we choose to visit this area again we will definitely be rebooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Heather M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
There is no privacy. The owners dog was running around the property barking at every sound all day and night. Jumped on me and got new shoes muddy. Hot tub was not clean. Stove has lots of rust on it. The shower sounded like it was screaming. Cabin smelled like dirty wet dog. Lots of other issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2026
Heather never informed us of any of these issues. The first we knew she was having problems was when they told us they were leaving. She and her husband were introduced to our new dog and were told to let us know if the dog bothered them in any way. She initially booked for 5 nights, then left after the first night, for which we gave a full refund on the remaining nights. Other people have stayed in the Mountaineer cabin since Heather's visit and haven't had any of the same issues that Heather did.
Verified review

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

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