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Tellico River Retreat

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Exterior
Living area
Microwave, stovetop
1 bedroom
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tellico River Retreat

Completely unplug after touring the Cherohala Skyway or hiking at the falls in our private rustic cabin on the water just two minutes off the world-famous Cherohala Skyway on Tellico River. This queen bed one-room cabin with a full bathroom has all of the essentials you need for a quiet couples getaway or small family trip. Enjoy the scenic views of the river on the deck overlooking the water, or walk down to the river to relax by the firepit and build a fire.

The space
This is a small cabin with kitchenette with all of the basic essentials to have meals at home. All linens are provided. There is a queen bed that sleeps two, a pullout couch that could sleep two children or two small adults, a small table and chairs, and a full bathroom with tub. We really want our guests to relax and enjoy the outdoors on the deck with table and chairs, and a new firepit down by the river. Dogs are allowed for a $50 fee each. No smoking in the cabin.

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Property amenities

Kitchenette

  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 8 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
8 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: aask

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Map
Tellico Plains, TN

What's nearby

  • Tellico River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charles Hall Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Coker Creek Falls Trailhead - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bald River Falls - 24 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Bald River - 24 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tellico Beach Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Peach Street Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tellicafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Loteria - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tellico River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 8 total).

What time is check-in at Tellico River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tellico River Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tellico River Retreat located?

Situated in Tellico Plains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tellico River and Charles Hall Museum. Coker Creek Falls Trailhead and Bald River are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Tellico River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice and peaceful stay. There isn’t a tv but there was board games and a river right in the back yard so need for a tv! Was able to spend quality time with the family with no electronics in the way! Perfect little get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Business Travel

Great place to stay while traveling for business. More fun than a hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Love it's

Perfect place for private
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Beth R.

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

Perfect getaway place!

This is the cutest little cabin and the scenery is beautiful! I love that it’s right on the water and close to everything. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Perfect spot

Simple, clean and cold AC. All we needed right on the river. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Savannah S.

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

Family Fishing Trip

Loved the location, loved the cabin. Trip went well. Place could use a few updates of regular maintenance. Overall great stay. Give a 4/5 rating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Cozy getaway

This property was exactly what my wife and I needed to unwind and unplug. Very cozy and clean! Overall very relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivia m.

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

GREAT!!

it was beautiful especially when it started to snow, and the roads were great! definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

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

Cabin retreat

This is just what we needed, great little cabin that feels private on the balcony, private river access and no signal or wifi. Great for a get away. They owners had games and enough kitchen space to cook meals and just hangout. Great family time, the kids has a blast swimming in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Perfect Getaway!

We had a wonderful time! Clean and cozy cabin right on the Tellico River! It was the perfect place to disconnect, relax and listen to the river while sitting on the back deck. The bed was very comfy. Hosts were wonderful and quick to respond to any questions. Recommend Iron Works Grille and Big Bear Tubing right around the corner, and Bradley's BBQ in the next town, Sweetwater. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

sal c.

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

Fishing

The only complaints are the smell of septic And the grass not being cut
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Nathan S.

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

Nice spot, but some maintenance needed

The location is excellent - just a minute from town and the Cherohala Skyway. The waterfront is nice, and coffee on the deck in the morning is great. The cabin has all the necessities, but is very basic. As others say there's no TV or wifi, though cell service is passable (Verizon), but that's not why you come to a place like this. As for some negatives, I noticed the same septic smell another reviewer mentioned, and the air conditioner is fairly loud and has a hard time keeping up even at night (I stayed there in August). Letting in some fresh cool air in the mornings helped on both counts. A little TLC would take this place from good to great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
I loved the property and the location. It was a slice of heaven and what we were looking for for our family get away to visit family in the area. The only thing I feel that needs addressed is the cleanliness of the cabin in general. There were signs of pests,dirty dishes put back as clean (could be the guests reasonability for cleaning dishes but a simple look over by the cleaner and it could have been addressed) along with the spare pillow and blanket not being clean. It was like they were folded up and put in the bag without being washed because they were visibly dirty. I did not contact the owner as we were only in for a couple days and had a very busy schedule so I did not give them a chance to replace the spare linens. I do believe they would have fixed the issue given a chance because their communication before and after was attentive. This cabin was very affordable and I don't expect things to be perfect just a little cleaner. Over all we enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

DELMER D.

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

I just can't even say.

Worst experience ever.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice getaway on Telico River.

Nice rustic location. No TV, no wifi, no distractions! Great view overlooking the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin A.

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

Amazing

We had a blast. Clean and simple Cabin. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean K., Portland, ME

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

Great little cabin

We were in the area for some spring whitewater paddling and this little cabin was perfect. Right off of main street and just a short drive into the mountains. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria W.

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

Was beautiful.

The cabin was very nice. Great price, beautiful view, and very clean. I can’t complain. There was one problem which you can’t help with the time of year I went was how many bugs where in/around the cabin. We had to sweep multiple times a day because of it. But the cabin it’s self was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Peaceful

The cabin was perfect for us. We had everything we needed and having no tv or internet was so peaceful. We were looking for privacy and a great place to rest which this cabin provided. Loved sitting on the deck and listening to the river. We came home refreshed and wish we were still there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

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

Great place

Good views. Nice quiet place . Worked great for the motorcycles
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie F., United States

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

Brief stay on our way to Florida!

It was perfect, bed was very comfy and property is clean and has what you need! We wish we could have stayed longer! We will definitely keep this property in mind for future visits to this area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanley W.

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

Stay in Tellico

Was very good! Was clean,quiet and so peaceful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

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

Get Away

The little cabin on Tellico River was perfect. We didn't want or need anything fancy. If you want to unplug great place to stay. No TV and No internet. There is cell service at the cabin. The owner was quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell S.

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

Simple, Cozy, and Clean

My wife and I stayed here while trout fishing on the upper Tellico river. This cabin was as advertised. It and the amenities were very basic, but this cabin was clean and overall we had a very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

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

Great location, perfect weather, had everything we needed to relax for the weekend

Enjoyed our stay, would stay again at another time. I would recommend this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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