Title: The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76788100/76788077/c32d3d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76788100/76788077/574e6879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76788100/76788077/eaddc7cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76788100/76788077/98f2f763.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76788100/76788077/c37c0571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Cherokee National Forest, this cabin offers a serene retreat with tree house views from its porch. With nearby access to hiking trails and rafting on Hiwassee river, adventure is just steps away. Guests can also enjoy horse-friendly activities and a small corral for their equine companions. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6512 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57990600/57990574/c555f474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Woodsman Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat Reliance - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=57990574&PinnedHotelID=57990574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76790000/76788000/76787988/48f4b828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat Reliance - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 35 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=76787988&PinnedHotelID=76787988&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99400000/99394300/99394248/4db2a2cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.238873,-84.45215&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:anbvE%7CpmbO%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40QBSBQBSBQBQBQBQDQDSBQDODQDQDQFODQFQFODQHOFOFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMJMHOHMHKJMHMJMJKJKJMJKJKJKJKLIJILKLIJILILILGLILGLGLGLGNGLELELGNENELCLENCNELCNANCNCLANANANCNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNDLBNDLDNFLDLDLFNFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJJLHJHJJLJJJJJJLJJHJJLJLHLJJHLHNHLHLHNHNFLHNFNHNFNFNFNFPFNDPFPDNFPDPDPBNDPDRBPDPBPBPBPBRBP%40R%40PBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPARAPARCPARAPCPCRCPCRCPEPCPEPEPCPEPENGPEPGNEPGPGNGPGLGPILGPILGNINILINILILILKLILKLKLIJKJKLKJKHMJKJKJMHKHMJMFMJKFMHMFMFMHMFODMFMDMFODMDODMDODMBOBOBMBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMAOEOAOCMCOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMEMGMIMGMGMIMGMKKGMKMIKIMKKKKKKIKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIMIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIQGMGQGMIQEOGQGOEQGQEQEOEQEQCQEQEQCQCQCSCQCSCQCQASAQASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kZG_SyTa2YEKvQ2cWVlynL73MSw=) Reliance, TN #### What's nearby - Hiwassee River Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 16.6 km - Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 18 min drive - 18.0 km - Coker Creek Falls Trailhead - 42 min drive - 37.6 km - Ocoee River - 42 min drive - 43.1 km - Apalachia Lake - 59 min drive - 40.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jessica’s Place - ‬19 min drive - ‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬21 min drive - ‪Stadium BBQ - ‬19 min drive - ‪Papa's Pizza To Go - ‬20 min drive - ‪Smoke Room - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### 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? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Mountaineer Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat located? > Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 mi (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 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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