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The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 647.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Reliance, TN
  • Hiwassee River Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Benton Falls
    ‪52 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.

Property manager

Brian Lapham

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (24 reviews)
The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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

No 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
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

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 Nantahala National Forest, 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 Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Ocoee River - 35 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Coker Creek Falls Trailhead - 36 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Benton Falls - 52 min drive - 28.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Flip Flop Burgers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jessica's Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stadium BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Papa's Pizza To Go - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun family time

We enjoyed the fire pit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I am so impressed with this property! The central cabin for guests to borrow movies or games from was amazing, I’ve rented a lot of cabins but have never seen this feature. The most organized movie library ever! Each cabin has a fire pit with chairs and wood. It isn’t city living, expect some bugs and dirty cars but focus on what this couple has created in the middle of rural mountains. There is nothing like sitting in the hot tub and soaking in such natural beauty. Having family in the area, we will only be staying here whenever we visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Tiffanee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

No water No power

We should have been told that there was no water before we arrived. That was really unfair to us when Brain and Nolia knew it before we got there. I thought that was unfair knowing we had kids girls at that. We had to use buckets of water to flush the toilet I’ll never return and I will tell all my friends and family. They should have told us there’s no water I told them when I left home til the time I got there. That really hurt my spirit but God made it better. We end up leaving early and went to Wilderness Resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth K., North Port

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

Favorite cabin stay!

This cabin was better in person which is usually the opposite of what you expect from photos! It had everything we needed as far as towels, pots and pans, utensils, and more. Even the fridge was stocked with some condiments! I like that Brian greeted us when we arrived and took us to the property. He showed us how to use the hot tub and door lock. As can be seen from photos, there are a lot of stairs so if you have a hard time getting around keep that in mind. However, I liked the “treehouse” feel of the cabin so didn’t mind the stairs at all. My favorite thing to do was sit on the porch in the mornings and evenings and listen to nature. It was so peaceful! We made a fire in the pit, I loved that wood was provided and a bucket for water to extinguish it. When it rained we would get a movie from the office and sit on the cozy couch to watch. The kids enjoyed climbing to the loft and also enjoyed playing cards that were available in the desk. They also loved sleeping in the bunk beds. We all used the hot tub every day, it was so nice to have! The area was remote but we had plenty of close things to do which we chose hiking and rafting the Hiwassee, both of which I highly recommend! We all loved this cabin, it’s coziness and uniqueness. We were all sad to have to leave. Book it, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harmony C.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

I was told they had a wonderful stay.

Everything they needed was there. Place was at a great location and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Perfect place for a guy's trip

Cabin was perfect for us. My buddies and I go to Tellico Plains every November to camp, but this year the weather was looking a little too cold to camp outside, so we decided to get a cabin. This was close enough to Bald River Falls, so we could do all the things we normally did on our trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Great Place

Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Perfect getaway

Treetop paradise! We absolutely loved being here for our 7 year anniversary. We were looking for something different and we loved every minute we were there. Brian was helpful and responsive to all questions we had. We look forward to our next trip to Starr Mountain!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Review

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie E.

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

Beautiful little hideaway

This rental was exactly what we needed, secluded, comfortable and the hot tub was amazing in the evenings and mornings. It had everything we needed, the check in was simple and we even decided it stay an extra day! It was the perfect place to let all the daily stress go. The owner Brian was very responsive when we asked to stay the extra day, he answered messages within minutes. We will be back! We are already searching for convenient dates to bring our sons.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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