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Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway.

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Tennessee River Sunset from house
Aerial view of the property
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
View of river from screened porch

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Birchwood, TN
  • Chickamauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Basement

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 Powder Room

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 Basement

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway.

Rustic home nestled in the tree tops overlooking the Tennessee River. Year-round water is perfect for fishermen to enjoy freshwater fishing. The outdoor living spaces include a dock on the river, a pavilion that overlooks the river, a screened porch outside the ground level, & a wrap-around deck outside the den and master bedroom. The back of home faces the river & the sunset view is breathtaking. Property sits at Buoy Mile Marker 495 on the Tennessee River with easy access to the Grasshopper Creek boat ramp.

Property manager

Beverly P Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STVR-23-44

About the area

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Harrison Bay State Park and Chickamauga Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Delaware Park and Frazier Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Birchwood, TN

What's nearby

  • Chickamauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lee University - 37 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Harrison Bay State Park - 39 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Spiced Right BBQ - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lunch Box Eatery - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Fuzzs Place - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Garage - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Chickamauga Lake and Tennessee River. Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Y.

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

Best VRBO Yet

the location and the property itself were excellent. The host went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We are already planning another trip in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Going back

Everything was perfect, couldn't ask for more, already have dates picked out for next year, huge thanks to the owner
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett p.

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

Love this place

Love this place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE G.

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

Gorgeous views

We stayed here for a long weekend to attend a family wedding at Howe Farms. Upon check in, we found an amazing welcome basket that both the adults and kids enthusiastically enjoyed! We actually had really nice weather for March and the older teens were able to take the 2 kayaks out and paddled across the river and back! There are a lot of steps down to the dock and river, but it was fun to enjoy the deck and all its space. The sunsets were beautiful along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen O.

After Christmas reprieve

Great location on the lake! I was really too cold to enjoy the outdoor amenities. We will plan to go back in the summer. The house was a little dated, some of the fixtures needed repair. I really appreciated the Christmas decorations.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

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

Birchwood. Christmas!

We had an amazing Christmas here! The view, the accommodations, gift basket, and incredible Christmas tree and decor was magical!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving

I would highly recommend this VRBO. Location was beautiful and property was so clean and fully stocked. The gift basket was an unexpected surprise and so appreciated. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gigi L.

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

Fisherman’s Retreat was a TREAT!!!!!

We hosted an early Thanksgiving family reunion. It was a perfect place…the parking ample, amenities excellent, kitchen fully equipped, beds cozy, fireplace warm and inviting, wonderful welcome basket, and the host was quick to answer our few texts. We plan to return to this spacious home!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

This place is wonderful

This is a great place for multiple family members or friends to stay at. Owners are very responsive with any concerns. I highly recommend it and did recommend to my extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHELBY

Liked: Amenities
Very Homey, relaxing and perfect for a large family. Location is perfect. Gift basket was not expected, but so appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURENCE S.

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

Beautiful lodging for family who came to daughter's wedding

Gorgeous view of the Tennessee river from the spacious porches and decks. It was a clean and well-supplied home that met our needs very well. The spaces were comfortable and tastefully decorated. We appreciated that it was uncluttered and had modern appliances. It was a bit of a drive over some narrow roads to go for groceries but the view and peacefulness made it worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Great Stay

We stayed here for my daughter’s wedding weekend! It was a perfect location close to the venue (Howe Farms). I wish the weather could have been better to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Fishing vacation

It was exactly as listed on VRBO. 8 adults stayed comfortably, lots of memories made. We had 4 boats and had plenty of room to park and plug in, short distance to ramp. Beautiful sunsets! Screen doors/ porch screens in need of repair, so we were unable to open doors or use screened in porch as designed due to mosquitoes and spiders.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Wedding weekend stay

I chose this Airbnb for my sister, the bride, and her bridesmaids to stay. The venue was at Howe’s farms, about a 25 minute drive. It was perfect and being on the water was so nice! Definitely would recommend staying here to anyone looking for a weekend getaway by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Better then expected!

I marked the accuracy of the online description low just because it was better than expected. The house was pretty clean but really nice. It was an older home/cabin but well taken care of for its age. They hosts left a really nice gift basket which was a great touch and so appreciate. It was filled with local Tennessee items for us to enjoy. The decks, dock and lake views were incredible. There was nice lighting on all the decks and steps leading down to the lake. The dock unexpectedly had a boat lift and two jet ski lifts to keep your water crafts safe. The top deck had been replaced with trex decking and they had a half dozen very nice Adirondack chairs on the boat dock that had a deck on top. There was also nice lounge chairs at the house deck and middle deck for several nice places for an outdoor supper or comfortable place to sit and take in the natural beauty. We were very impressed with this rental and may rent it for a week next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Birchwood

Plenty of parking for trucks and boat trailers. Dock was great and had power to keep the boats charged
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

The perfect place!

Wow! There are not enough Greta things to say about this place. Clean, the place is huge! Like other reviewers have said, the pictures do not the place justice. We had such a great time. The doc is really nice and there are plenty of hang out areas. Really nice that there are board games in the house We would recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in the area. It is perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Perfect Getaway

Great house. Gorgeous sunsets. Perfect for relaxing and letting the kids play by the river. Core family memories made this weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

This place is beautiful

My entire family loved this place. We spent several days on the water. The kayaks and paddle boards were in good condition. The AC worked great. The Home really had every accommodation. This is one of our most favorite places we have ever stayed. This was such a great vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyera R.

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

Amazing and Peaceful

We definitely enjoyed it was so peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Wonderful lake front property

The pictures don't do this beautiful home justice! Everything was very clean and had everything we needed! Communication was very easy with the owners. The neighborhood is wonderful, the sunsets from the deck are amazing. I loved kayaking on the lake/river, it was nice calm water. There are tons of stairs to the dock so if you have mobility issues this may not be ideal, but we loved it! The welcome basket was such a nice touch as well! Check out the Laurel-Snow natural area near there, the Laurel waterfall was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great Stay

This property is very nice. The owner greets with a special package of items from the local area. The beds are overly soft for my tastes, but it was manageable. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful view of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADAM H.

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

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

THE PLACE WAS REALLY NICE AND CLEAN. VERY GOOD PLACE TO STAY ON THE LAKE. WE REALLY ENJOYED IT. WE ARE GOING TO BE STAYING HERE NEXT YEAR AGAIN. THANKS
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Beautiful house and lake

Great place for family and friends to come together and enjoy time and the water together
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freddy Y.

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

Fishing trip

Great place to stay. Plenty of room for boats, was able to put two boats in a garage…. big plus!!! Accommodation is an A++. Hope to book it this fall. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by Beverly P Johnson

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