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Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Birchwood, TN
  • Place, Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chickamauga Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water.

In the charming town of Birchwood stands our inviting waterfront, 3-bedroom vacation home. Nestled in a peaceful setting, this property offers the perfect escape for families seeking a relaxing getaway.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, microwave, dishwasher, and all the necessary appliances and utensils to whip up delicious meals. Gather around the kitchen island or enjoy your culinary creations on the deck dining table, while the fireplace crackles nearby, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

When it's time to unwind, you can take advantage of the free WiFi, curl up on the couch, and enjoy a movie from the video library on the satellite/cable TV. For the little ones, there are plenty of games to keep them entertained. Step outside to the balcony or gather around the fire pit, where you can savor the tranquil surroundings and breathe in the fresh air.

At the end of the day, retreat to the comfortable bedrooms and freshen up in the two bathrooms, equipped with towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer. Enjoy the convenience of the in-unit laundry facilities, with a washing machine and dryer at your disposal.

Whether you're seeking a cozy weekend getaway or a longer vacation, this Birchwood vacation home offers the perfect blend of comfort, amenities, and outdoor charm. Come and experience the perfect home-away-from-home!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Any damage(s) to property or violation(s) of house rules or policies may be subject to a $3,000 fine or compensation equal to cost of damage repair.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2020290
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: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Birchwood

Located in Birchwood, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lakehaven Golf and Country Club and B and B Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Delaware Park and Create & Celebrate Studio. With kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Birchwood, TN

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Chickamauga Lake - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Tennessee River - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Robert Garren Gallery of Russian Art - 12 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cherokee Removal Memorial Park - 14 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave's Spiced Right BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪delks family kafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Club River Rat - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Stan & Shorty's Nip & Sip - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water.?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water. on Aug 13, 2026 start from $232, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront retreat with dock. Relax, or enjoy fishing or kayaking on the water. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this romantic vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Robert Garren Gallery of Russian Art, Blythe Ferry Goose Management Area, and Cherokee Removal Memorial Park Visitor Center. Cherokee Removal Memorial Park and Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

Great place to stay

Had a great time and host was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
Wonderful guests. Great communication. Followed all house rules. They are welcomed back any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

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

Great Place

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2023
So happy The Rive House met all your expectations for your Team! Please come back anytime so you can relax and enjoy nature and the water.
Verified

8/10 Good

C O.

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

Great stay!

Would definitely stay again. Very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 12, 2023
Wonderful guests. I would welcome them back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a charming sweet home that is cared for by the owner so well. Teresa was so kind and accommodating to us, and the home was so clean! The beds are very comfortable and the gas fireplace in the living room is great for chilly nights. There is a beautiful Water and Mountain View, with blue herons and the prettiest eagle flying overhead. We reserved the river house to attend a family wedding at Five Gables, and the venue was an easy 18 minute drive, much closer than staying in Chattanooga. We highly recommend the River House, and our amazing host Teresa.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Nice quiet peaceful property, it has its own access to the river, great for relaxing or some time on

Great time, will rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2021
So glad you enjoyed the River House. Please come again. Your kindness and gratitude is much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy A.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

Very comfortable and well equipped house with a beautiful water view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 9, 2023
Wonderful guests. Good communications and followed all house rules. Welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L.

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

We had a lovely long weekend staying at the little Lake house!

It was a lovely weekend and close to our wedding venue which worked out perfectly! Lovely view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2023
Wonderful guest with great communication and followed all the house rules. Thank you for sharing your family highlights during the weekend. The grandchildren were adorable! Please come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, provided great snacks which was a nice surprise!! Enjoyed making smores at the fire pit while taking in the spectacular view of the lake! Such a peaceful place to relax and unwind. Kayaking was so much fun and fishing off the dock made our stay perfect!! The house was nicely decorated and cozy! We will stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2025
Wonderful guests. Followed all house rules and left the house in clean condition. The donated fishing rods will come in handy - thank you. Welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

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

Perfect little getaway

We traveled to Birchwood for a wedding and this was the perfect place to stay. Cozy and clean, we enjoyed the holiday decor and views of the water. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 10, 2023
Wonderful guests. Followed all rules and left the home in Perfect order.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Family wedding

We were there for my niece’s wedding in Birchwood it was a wonderful gathering place for us all to visit and catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 19, 2025
Wonderful guests. Followed all house rules. They are welcomed back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

River view!

This was a very nice place to stay! We were in town for a wedding and it was so relaxing to come back and sit on the deck and watch the beautiful sunset over the river and mountain. Will stay here again if we’re in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Wonderful Stay

Pretty place! Super accurate photos. The homeowner was great, easy check in and out, kayaks were fun! Loved the extra special of having the s’mores :) loved our stay and would deff stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2022
Wonderful guests. Great communicators and followed all guest rules. Left the property in perfect order!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Great Place

Very clean. Great location. Great communication with owner!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2023
Great guest. Excellent communication. Followed all house rules and invited back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Wonderful waterfront getaway

Stayed for a fall break weekend. Great hosts & wonderful southern hospitality. We enjoyed the quiet, the fall leaves & a fire by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2022
Excellent guests. Followed all rules and followed all house rules. They were very patient and kind when the keyless lock malfunctioned. They are welcome back at anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

jacqueline f.

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

great view

loved sitting on the dock, watching the heron, hearing the birdsong, and seeing the beautiful foliage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 14, 2020
It is truly a place a solace with opportunity to enjoy nature and the great outdoors.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel A.

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

Family fishing getaway

Wonderful house. Great location on the water for fishing! Internet and TV worked great! We had a wonderful time and the host was very supportive and quick to help in any way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

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

Cozy quiet lake house

We really enjoyed our stay at this property, it was so quiet in a nice rural setting. The house is well provisioned with everything you would need for your stay and CLEAN! Owner is responsive and easy to deal with and makes checkin and out easy. Will book again for our bext stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2023
Wonderful guest! Filled all house rules and left the house in great condition! Great communicator. Welcomed back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenni B.

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

Wonderful!

Very communicative and accommodating, the owner even left the basement unlocked in case we needed to seek shelter with potential weather threats. Would love to go back for longer and enjoy the outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2025
Great guest. Left the house in order and followed all house rules. Please come back!!!!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany I.

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

River Getaway

We enjoyed a week away from our normal hectic lives. The beautiful river views made each day beautiful, and the sunsets even more lovely. We were able to use their dock for our pontoon. We celebrated my husband’s and my daughter’s birthdays. We created many wonderful memories and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 4, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you and your family at the River house. Please return anytime. We would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Highly Recommend!

Great stay!! Host was very accessible before and during the stay. She was also very accommodating.Host takes pride in the property which is super clean and well kept. House is so cute!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

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

Stay was great!

The property owner was very responsive and the house was well kept. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2023
Bethany, Thank you for your review. You are welcome to return. The house was in good order and all house rules were followed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

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

lake house view

lakeview on Hiwassee river and short drive to Lake Chickamagua and Chattanooga.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 3, 2022
Wonderful guests! Followed all house rules and left the house in very good condition. Great communication! Guests are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Very homey

So very clean and pretty. Quiet spot on the water. So many places to sit and enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 23, 2022
Wonderful guests. Great communication and followed all rules and guidelines. They left the home in perfect order and very neat. I welcome them back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

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

Terrifc Stay

Well equipped and cozy. Exceptionally clean and neat. Enjoyed our stay dor wedding weekend! Highly recommended 👌 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treena M.

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

Memorial

The view and water is amazing. House clean and cute. Took star off for neighborhood on location rating. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you for your kind comments and for choosing to stay at the River House. You are welcomed anytime!

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