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Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 443 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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Reliance, TN
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiwassee River Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.

Welcome to our tiny cabin! Our one bedroom cabin includes a queen bed, and a set of bunk beds in a separate, closed off nook. The living room has vaulted ceilings and a corner kitchen nook.

Enjoy your large fire pit looking at the stars with the soothing sounds of the forest around you. We provide all the firewood you will need for the fire pit and the wood burning stove for those cool nights.

The Hiwassee River is a 6-minute drive from the cabin. There you can rent kayaks or innertubes from a few outfitters and take a nice long float down the river. These outfitters are only open during seasonal times. You can also enjoy fishing along the river. There are many parks and picnic areas within 15 minutes of the cabin. Across from one of those parks is a short hike that has 4 separate waterfalls (Lowry Falls). People love this short hike.

One of our favorite things to do is to go back in time on the Hiwassee Loop Train Ride. The 50-mile ride takes about 5 hours. You will get to hear the history of the train and the towns it passes through. The railroad was built in the1890's. The Beautiful views of the Hiwassee River Gorge are breathtaking.

If you want a peaceful place to just get away and relax for a while, we believe this cabin is going to be a place you will love.

During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Woody Island. The cabin includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchenette, fireplace and Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 8 minutes by car from Woody Island and 9 minutes from Hiwassee River
Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Reliance cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 460 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $25 Pet Fee. Wildlife/Nice Dogs may be around

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We rented this cabin for thanksgiving, it is absolutely in my top 5 favorites of all places I have rented , to include apartments in Italy, and quaint rentals all over Europe , as well as in Central America. This place is small with amazing detail, the hosts have thought of everything, to include a s’mores bar for the outside fire pit. Their thoughtfulness shows in every corner of this precious cabin. It may be small but it housed a total of 8 guest for thanksgiving dinner and we all enjoyed it. There were 4 of us the first two nights and three the last night, it felt cozy and warm but never cramped. Thank you so much. I hope we get to stay again. It was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every thing was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent amenities. Comfortable cabin. Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent. What a great stay but too short. Everything we needed. Cute decor. Comfy beds. Fire pit available with some outdoor games. Owner Scott was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark T., Mt. Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is small but very welcoming. The cabin has a nice vibe and is perfect for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time! The cabin was a delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is one of my favorite Vrbo stays ever !!!! The cabin was perfect in every way !!! I wish I could have stayed longer and will next time !!!! The bed slept great and the host had everything imaginable to make our stay the best time !!! The cabin was super clean and the communication with host was amazing !!!! Found our little get away with no issues whatsoever !!!! My little momma was so happy to have had a chance to be “ off the grid !”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cozy cabin perfect for what we needed. Had everything you could thubk of that would be needed. Very responsive and accommodating host. Would recommend to anything looking for a quiet get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get back to Nature

Great location. Quiet & relaxing, with all the convenience of home. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Wonderful

We were celebrating our 25th Anniversary and had a wonderful time. The cabin was clean and inviting. The owner made sure that we felt welcomed and included alot of extra's that made our stay even better. Definitely want to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Quiet Cabin

Was perfect for our overnight stay for two adults. Lots of thoughtful features including S'mores supplies and many coffee and tea options. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, very flexible

I needed to reschedule in April, and the host was very flexible accomodating. The property was clean and quaint, and the check-in and check-out process was simple. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing cabin in the woods

Scott put an amazing little cabin together. Perfect for a couples or family getaway. Amazing host and lovely location in Cherokee national forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything and more!

Scott has a very unique and cozy stay here! He was extremely accommodating and easy to reach. The cabin was well stocked and the wood stove was a delight and a highlight of our weekend. We drove the cherohala sky way and did a couple hikes. A fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get-away.

What a charming little spot for a small family! with room to sleep 4, cozy blankets everywhere, full kitchen functionality, and a handy-dandy temperature meter for the shower. Reading the cute wood-burned plaques on the walls I provided reason to smile and chuckle. Definitely a spot intended for families! It's s slow drive up the mountain in the dark, but once at the cabin...it's worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful re-set

My husband and I had a great time staying here with our two dogs. The location is great to get away from the day-to-day hustle and bustle, but close enough to where you can drive into towns like telico . We spent time relaxing and enjoying the property as well as driving into tellico and finding nearby hikes! We're very thankful for the property owners and everything they did to make our stay comfortable and easy. The dogs next door that are not theirs, did come over quite a bit but thankfully they got along with our dogs fine! We would definitely come stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taking a breather

This cabin is great, they went above and beyond. There is snacks and firewood provided. Very clean and comfortable. The neighbors dogs are so sweet and friendly. There is no cell service out there but starlink is provided. The road to get to the cabin is very twisty, just take your time and enjoy the scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy J., Kingsport

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

We really enjoyed our short stay at your cabin. Every detail down to extra charging cables was thought of. There was an issue with the hot water thenight before but owner took care i f ut the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mtd

Beautiful country. Cozy little house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property with GREAT hosts!

The host informed us that the room was ready for check-in earlier than scheduled. (We actually arrived well after the scheduled check-in time...wish we would have had more time on this property🙂) Everything was as advertised, if not better! The hosts were exceptionally thoughtful and provided items that would be easily overlooked by most travelers, but very much appreciated to have...ie. 🔦, small Bluetooth speaker. They also had a jar of snacks for the guests as well as all the necessary ingredients to make s'mores at their AWESOME campfire ring! (We left our unopened s'mores ingredients that we had brought for the trip, enjoy!) The neighbor's dogs were adorable...but if you're not a dog person, you will have to figure that out. (They were friendly and very sweet.) Absofuckinlutely love our stay here! Thank you for having us! *Recommend B & B restaurant for an awesome and VERY affordable breakfast and local option.🙂
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had a great time here! The kids loved the bunk beds and making smores
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

It was very nice and quiet. Appreciate the snacks,loved the bunk bed,nice kitchen and living area,nice front porch,and loved the neighborhood dog visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Getaway

Our family of four had everything we needed at this quiet, cozy cabin. It was clean and fully stocked in the kitchen for cooking. The location is very close to the river and we were within 5 min to Webb Brothers to enjoy our float down the Hiwassee. The owners were so nice and so helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rafting trip

We were visiting the Reliance area for end of summer rafting and hiking. We really enjoyed our stay in the cozy cabin. It was completely furnished with everything we needed plus a lot of extra comfort items, snacks, games and even cornhole and fire pit for outdoor fun. Shortly after our arrival, a car hit a power pole and the electricity went off. The property owners came right over and explained the situation, brought a generator and extension cords and even offered to pick up dinner for us. Thankfully the power was restored before too long and we had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts and will definitely stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable tiny cabin!

We stayed one night in between other locations on a longer trip and it was perfect. Peaceful area, pretty drive in to the cabin and the cabin was a great example of a well done tiny home. We left with some inspiration for future building plans of our own!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024