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Cherokee Hideaway (Dog-Friendly)

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TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

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Smithville, TN
  • Place, Center Hill Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee Tech University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Cummins Falls State Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

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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.

Cherokee Hideaway (Dog-Friendly)

Nestled on the shores of Eagle Creek, This lake house has been a family favorite for generations. This spacious and inviting home accommodates up to 12 guests comfortably, making it the perfect destination for family gatherings and memorable vacations.

Generous Space: With 3 bedrooms, a loft, and a fold-out sofa in the basement, there's room for everyone. Three full baths and two half-baths ensure convenience and privacy for all guests.

Open and Airy: The home boasts a large open floor plan with a vaulted ceiling, creating a sense of spaciousness and togetherness. The bright and well-equipped kitchen offers plenty of counter space and all the amenities needed to prepare delicious meals.

Entertainment Galore: Enjoy quality time in the game room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace for winter evenings. The dining room/living room combo on the second level provides a delightful space to unwind, watch a flat-screen TV with cable, or pop in a DVD for a movie night.

Outdoor Delights: Step onto the decks to soak in breathtaking sunrises, stargaze at night, or fire up the gas grill for a lakeside barbecue. The covered hot tub offers relaxation in all seasons, and a fire ring in the backyard is perfect for family s'mores and campfire stories.

Nearby Adventures: While you'll feel like you're in your private haven, you're just minutes away from Hurricane Marina (perfect for boat enthusiasts), the Appalachian Center for Crafts, Canoe the Caney Adventures, and easy access to I-40.

Book your stay today and enjoy the best of Smithville, Tennessee.

This home is Dog-Friendly. $100.00 will be added for EACH dog up to TWO dogs.
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Center Hill Lake. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Center Hill Lake and 13 minutes by car from Smithville Golf Club
As a guest of Cherokee Hideaway (Dog-Friendly), you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Smithville chalet is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Reviews

Cherokee Hideaway (Dog-Friendly) Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle L., Rockvale, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
There are four floors to this property. You enter the property from the driveway into the three bedroom floor with two full baths. The master has French doors opening to a full deck with chairs. A flight and half down from that is the games room where the washer and dryer are and access to the hot tub which is large and hot and relaxing. Two flights up from the bedroom floor is the living space. The living room has a great view with a wall of windows. The kitchen is nice with regular stove, fridge with ice maker, regular and Kerug coffee pots and a pantry. There are no food stuff in the Home so bring everything you need including foil and plastic wrap and storage bowls. There is enough cooking utensils and a nice gas grill outside the kitchen area. The living area has a half bath. Up one and a half flights is the loft with two twin over full beds and a full bath. The home is comfortable and a little rustic like. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We do not recommend booking this property. Unfortunately, our experience was far from satisfactory due to several concerns. Upon arrival, we were met with an unpleasant odor as soon as we opened the door. The living room rug had multiple large stains, and the bedding "appeared" to have been previously used. There were crumbs on the kitchen countertops, and the kitchen floor was so sticky that it was uncomfortable to walk on.The overall cleanliness of the property did not meet our expectations, prompting us to thoroughly clean the bathrooms, kitchen, and dining area ourselves before feeling comfortable using them. Accessing the property was also somewhat challenging, adding to our discomfort.Given these issues, we do not plan to stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerry H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The pictures posted do not represent the home as we found it. The good: layout, kitchen, loft, fireplace, location. The bad: hot tub (no filter, water was disgusting, cover bracket broken), two sliding doors to outside decks did not work, carpets dirty, pool table (bumpers were shot/warped, balls different sizes, missing balls), general cleanliness poor.Due to the hot tub and door issues alone, I feel we should be due a refund of some amount. We cleaned the large coffee table in the living room because it was sticky and had food particles stuck to it. After I used the hot tub, I had to take TWO showers to get rid of the smell on my body. The doors are security issues that need to be addressed immediately. I propped a mop in the upper level door to provide some kind of security.Previous review posts were answered with something like, "we wish you notified us about the issues so we could address them". The issues we had should have never been experienced by us. They should have been fixed BEFORE we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna Conatser D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Prefect

This cabin was perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea J.

Cherokee Hideaway review

Our stay was great! We had plenty of space/ beds/ rooms and even had games there for us to play. The cleanliness could use some improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Holiday Celebration

Unable to utilize basement with the pool table and ping pong table, because of the broken window covered with a blanket and was too chilly to be in the room. Hot tub was I inviting and not used. Needed to be cleaned Size of the house was nice for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

I only stayed one night because the door’s deadbolt to the master bedroom was not working. Only the knob would lock. There were also two pit bulls next door and the owner didn’t have them on leashes. I have a small dog and one of them started to run to us barking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway for Family

The rental was great for our family of 6 plus grandma. Lots of space to spread out and plenty to entertain everyone. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila T.

Nice Cabin but maintenance could be improved

Cabin was nice. Maintenance on this property could be improved. We reported several things that needed to fixed/maintenanced. They were not done during our stay. The maintenance man came over, but did not repair anything. The directions provided by the office got us completely lost. GPS finally got us there. The road was blocked by a downed tree. Called the office and they said they would contact the county. Since it was a holiday weekend, we had to chop up the tree and clear the road ourselves. Road is very narrow and winding to get up to the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape from busy life

Good mountain get away, lots of things to do close by
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place. Great time

Family trip went well. Had a lot of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meet in the middle vacation

House was very nice and clean. Beds were comfortable and clean. View was spectacular and we all had a great time. Parking was limited and there was no back yard for kids to play. But the house was large and the play room was fun for them. Over all we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing tour

The property was perfect fro a group of kayak anglers visiting the area to fish the World Championships. Only a short drive from the lake made for easy launches and the house was perfect to relax in after a day on the water.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci-Leigh T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

We loved the cabin itself, beautiful with great amenities. Things I wish I had noted more carefully before arriving were that, although that it is close to the water, this is definitely not a waterfront property and you cannot expect to easily to access the lake. Also, the neighbors are all in very close proximity and we could easily see/hear others near us. Finally, the road to this property is very steep and windy. We drive a Dually truck and some of the switchbacks required 3 point turns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time despite the rain
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, Quiet Retreat

We had a lovely long weekend here. No problems at all! Lots of space for our family to come together from three different states. Lots of stairs but we loved all the deck space. Quiet and private with a lovely view of the lake and woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

pete p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good work out

Peaceful and quiet lots of stairs my caves are bustling lol
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Overall, Needs a little TLC

Our stay at Cherokee Hideaway was good for the most part but not without issues. We were able to find it pretty easy using Apple maps but they also provided good directions as well. It was ready for check at 3pm as described. We had 2 SUVs and the parking was big enough for both. Unfortunately as soon as we arrived I did a walk around and noticed there was a leak from the 1st floor down to the basement. We arrived on a Sunday so i called the maintenance number and they asked if I could help diagnose the issue and it seemed to be isolated to one bathroom. So we decided he could come in the morning and we would not use that bathroom that night. He came the next day but after trying a few things it still was not quite fixed. So he had to come back again another day. We were out most of the time he was there so it wasn't a huge inconvenience but it made the stay a little less enjoyable especially considering we had a couple staying down in the basement. Speaking of that, the "sofa sleeper" in the basement is a foam cushion fold out couch and is very low to the floor. They were young and made it work but it was also pretty cold down there compared to the rest of the cabin and we ended up getting them a space heater. Just a heads up if you plan on anyone staying down there in the winter. The rooms on the other floors were as advertised and pretty nice overall. The kitchen had newer appliances and fully stocked with everything you would need which made our stay for Thanksgiving go a bit smoother. Plenty room for 11 of us to spread out as well. The porches were really nice and some of our guests really enjoyed the hot tub. The pool table bumpers are no longer useful and the seams from the slate pieces affected the ball. We brought darts for the dart board but they wouldn't work on the board thats in there and there weren't any there to use either. The firepit area outside was nice with plenty stumps to sit on. Not sure if they can do anything about the windows in the living area but they seem cloudy which kind of spoiled the view from inside. There was plenty to do in the area. We enjoyed eating at Twisted Oaks which is only minutes away. We made a trip to Nashville, hiked at Burgess Falls, and took a tour at Cumberland Caverns. My family's favorite was Harmony Lane Farm and Creamery. Again, we enjoyed our stay overall and they did address the plumbing issues while we were there. A little TLC and this place would more than worth the cost.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Craig S.

Less than expected.

For being a premier host and highly rated for cleanliness, we were less than impressed. Mold on shower curtains... carpet needed cleaned... great views obscured by dirty windows... game room had no darts for dartboard and pool table had no bounce off of bumpers... most every wall and some ceilings need paint... called ahead of time and asked about road going in and felt mislead... had there been rain or snow some of inclines would not have been manageable without 4wd on the single lane road. Positives: Kitchen was best/newest room of house. Beds were comfortable. Views from decks were beautiful. Despite nearby houses, it was usually quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing get away

we live near nashville and work from home having the option to vacate our normal lives for a few days without driving far was a plus and then how beautiful it all was touched us all!! best break we have had in a while!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colton C.

Liked: Cleanliness

House was clean and ready to use. Some of the most comfortable beds I’ve experienced from a rental!

Check in was a breeze and we had no issues with any of the process. House was very clean and super comfortable beds. The 4 levels of the home really makes it feel like you have more than 3 bedrooms! The basement and loft can be used as separate bedrooms. The water got really hot so be careful there! Be aware that the road the house is on is not boat friendly. Take your boat to the marina before heading to the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the decks

Nice roomy home. About 15-20 minutes to get to anywhere you want to go around Smithville / Center Hill Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of room!

We had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas early with family. The house has plenty of bedrooms and baths. The kitchen was great and fully stocked. It’s a true lake chalet feel with a beautiful view. Everything is updated and beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Knoxville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Getaway

The stars aligned and I had a rare weekend available to take a mini vacation so chose this one! The house was fantastic and the pictures don’t do it justice. It’s very private even with other cabins around and it felt like our own little world. Everything was super clean and we didn’t have any issues! Would definitely rent again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but needs some upgrades.

Location was nice. We were looking for somewhere remote that we could use as home base for hiking in the area. The decks were the best part of this house. We thoroughly enjoyed having an extended coffee hour on deck every morning. There were only 2 of us so plenty of room. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Didn't use hot tub, but it looked nice enough. Basement not very welcoming and carpets definitely need to be taken out and replaced with laminate or newer carpet. I didn't really want to put my bare feet on them at first glance. I understand that it's a dog friendly house which we appreciated because we had a dog with us, but there are ways they could upgrade and make it dog friendly too. Road is a little sketchy getting in and I was glad I upgraded to a small SUV. Best things were the quiet, the decks and the large windows on main floor which let in a lot of light. Kitchen/living area was nice and open.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021