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The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 648 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

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About the area

Reliance

Located in Reliance, this cabin is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Woody Island and Hiwassee River. .This cabin is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Big Island and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park.
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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
  • Long Island - 15 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Ocoee River - 24 min drive - 31.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jessica’s Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Stadium BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Room - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 512 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Heather M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Y Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay.host was great. Would deff recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

kierre j.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

Frederick w.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ryleigh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Donald R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Yates R., Lewisport Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Fun family time

We enjoyed the fire pit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmony C.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

8/10 Good

Katelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lainey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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