Lake Tenkiller Family Friendly Estate on the Illinois River - Summer Getaway!

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A rustic cabin with a stone foundation and wooden exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.
A stone house with a wooden porch, a circular stone pool, and a waterfall feature.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a leather sofa.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tenkiller Ferry Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Park Hill, OK
  • Place, Tenkiller Ferry Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Illinois River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Northeastern State University
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower Level Guest Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lower Level Guest Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Guest Room

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tahlequah

Located in Tahlequah, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. George M. Murrell Home and Tsa La Gi Ancient Village - Cherokee Heritage Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gruber State Game Management Area and Cherokee Landing State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Map
Park Hill, OK

What's nearby

  • Tenkiller Ferry Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Illinois River - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Cherokee Casino Tahlequah - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cherokee National Capitol - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Northeastern State University - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Tulsa International Airport (TUL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fish's Bar B Que - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪White Wolf Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red Moon - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Tenkiller Family Friendly Estate on the Illinois River - Summer Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lake Tenkiller Family Friendly Estate on the Illinois River - Summer Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Tenkiller Family Friendly Estate on the Illinois River - Summer Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Tenkiller Family Friendly Estate on the Illinois River - Summer Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Tenkiller Family Friendly Estate on the Illinois River - Summer Getaway! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Illinois River and Tenkiller Ferry Lake. John Ross Museum and George M. Murrell Home are also within 6 miles (10 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. 137 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with beautiful views and a cute little trail to the river! We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and comfortable, location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful peaceful and relaxing property with plenty of wildlife and lots to do. Host is very responsive. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were amazing. Quiet and secluded with beautiful views. The hosts were extremely friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with the home. It was clean and secluded. My family enjoyed the view and access to the beautiful clear water behind the home! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations, plenty of room, ample kitchen amenities, comfortable seating and bedding! Outstanding host!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were fantastic. The house was gorgeous. The view was wonderful. Everyone enjoyed watching all of birds that came to the bird feeders.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very spacious and had everything we needed! Definitely would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, very responsive. There were a few minor things that we were able to work around easily. Overall a super place with a great view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!!

We stayed here for our daughter's graduation from NSU. We had a great stay! We hope to come back in the future to enjoy the river!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bird watching paradise

Great space on a nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a relaxing getaway. Comfortable and well-equipped. Mornings and evenings spent on the deck enjoying the birds and the view. Deer out front in the morning. Great spot for the family to enjoy time together with easy day trips to hiking and sightseeing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Beautiful views, very quiet, pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful retreat

The peace we needed. Amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation Stay

This house was gorgeous and the perfect place for our family to gather during my kids 3 graduation ceremonies from NSU! The hosts were wonderful, super supportive, and very accommodating after another property had cancelled on us last minute. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice views of the river and wild life

Im going to stay again when i go back to oklahoma too see family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

We had a great time! Home was beautiful! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing River Views

Great home for our family stay! Enjoyed the views of the river, wildlife, and birds! We even caught a glimpse of a Bald Eagle soaring over the river!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home!

The property is beautiful and the deer come right up in the yard! The house is very spacious and cleverly built plenty of places to relax, will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxation escape

We were in need of a getaway and this place was just perfect peaceful fun for the kids. Right on the water. The home was huge we each could get away to be alone or come together and hang out. We loved this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Erin so happy that you enjoyed your stay. I have traveled the world and have never found a more peaceful spot than that deck at Bending Waters. My family and friends love the safe harbor that they find there and glad now I can add you and your family to that list too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer vacay

We had a very relaxing time. The house was very comfy! Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

River stay

House was as advertised. Very communicative owner and the property manager was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay for Powwow

Beautiful property. A little drive to anything but that made it better. It was very secluded, like walking into a nature wonderland..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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