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The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tracy City, TN
  • Place, Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ruby Falls
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee Aquarium
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Hallway

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Loft

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge

The Acorn Cottage is a lakeside gem within The Retreat at Water’s Edge. This charming 400-square-foot home captures the essence of tiny living while delivering sweeping lake views from a sunlit, window-lined living space.

Host friends or family by the firepit under a painted sky, or grill a perfect dinner on the upgraded Traeger. Inside, comfort reigns supreme with tasteful decor and cozy sleeping arrangements.

This cottage proves that lakeside living and mountain serenity make the perfect pair.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is Required to Sign a Rental Agreement, Security hold of $300 is Required
Minimum Age of the Primary Renter is 21 Years of Age and Primary Renter must be on site for the duration of the stay.
No Smoking, No Events or Parties of any kind

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property # 3132772

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tracy City

Located in Tracy City, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Cumberland State Park and Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead, while Sam H. Werner Military Museum and Tennessee Williams Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club, or consider a night out at The Caverns. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Tracy City, TN

What's nearby

  • Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • South Cumberland State Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ruby Falls - 46 min drive - 76.3 km
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District - 49 min drive - 80.3 km
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 50 min drive - 82.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Maid Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hank’s Corner Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Maguey - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge on Jan 10, 2026 start from $267.1, 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 The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Cumberland State Park. Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline and Harton Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Key box location on the property is not easily accessible. Had to have host come let us in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Great location on the water!

Great location on the water. Loved the porch. Unit decorated very nicely.
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8/10 Good

Ramsay S.

Cozy Cottage

The cottage is well-equipped, nicely furnished, and clean. The water front location is great and view from the deck is quite relaxing. The cottage is designed to maximize its interior space. There were no paper towels or trash bags upon check-in, so I responded to the welcome text on arrival day and received those items within 30 minutes of texting. The management team was quickly responsive to our request.
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10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Great area. No washer dryer.

Property was great. Right on the water. This was our 2nd stay, love the area . Great customer service as we had gate issues every time, code just didn’t work. Local assistant came over and met us, apologized, and was a great contact. She made the difference. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

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

Excellent Accommodations!

Our family of four boys had the best stay. We enjoyed being on the water, used the fireplace and slept well in the bunks and loft. This is a clean and well-maintained property. We apprecited the easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Wonderful!

Charming! Decorated beautiful and close to fishing dock. We had a minor hick up getting in and Sisalee( sp) was there on the spot ready to help and assist. We were very impressed by the quick response and help we received. …. The follow up was great as she came by to check on us the next day! Waters edge has a jewel and she helped make our stay even better.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lake Trip

Enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely little home

Great home in a quiet area. Easy access to a dock for fishing. Love the built-in stone fire pit. Kids love the choice of bunk beds versus the loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Amazing

Serenity
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Charming tiny home!!

Charming home for our family of 6! Everything was perfect and had everything we needed. Great deck with a view of the lake. Fabulous fire pit to roast s’mores and dock to fish off of. Great place to get away, relax and be out in nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family get away

Feels like you’re camping but with the amenities of home. The tiny home was just big enough for our needs. The location is great! Downtown Tracy City with its County Museum and local bakery was fun. It was a short drive to beautiful hiking trails with waterfalls! One improvement would be to add some covered outdoor areas to eat meals as it was raining for much of the time we where there and hard to find a place for more than two people to eat indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

EMILY A.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Very nice, tiny home. Clean, quiet and relaxing. Only complaint were the portable air conditioners which didn’t do the job. On the days with a slight breeze, we opened the windows and had the fans blowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke P.

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

Neat place!

Great Tiny house adventure! Only negatives, a few ants in the kitchen and our grill didn’t work. A Maintenance man came quickly but didn’t have a replacement. The house was very clean and cozy! :) We would stay again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Regina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful Retreat

This was our first experience staying in a tiny home. The description is correct. It was tiny. Although small, it was clean, the view was beautiful, and the bed was comfortable!It was located very close to an other tiny house (you cannot see the other house in the pictures due to the angle the pictures were taken). That wouldn’t have been such an issue except there are no window coverings other than a blind in the bathroom window and curtains over 1 of the 2 windows in the bedroom, so very little privacy! The kitchen needs to be stocked better. There was no glass oven dish, no serving bowl to make a salad in and no corkscrew, so if you plan to prepare meals, make sure to bring what you need with you! My last note is that the washer/dryer was posted with an out of order sign. Thank goodness we had not planned to do laundry, but no advance notice was given. Over all, it was a peaceful getaway. We ended up leaving after 2 nights instead of staying for the third due to a storm knocking the power out countywide.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Beautiful and Cozy…But

Overall this tiny house was beautiful and unique. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay indoors. The inside of the house was clean and very well kept. The fishing dock is right outside the entrance on the deck and the lake is amazing in the evenings with the sun going down over it! Things that could use some improvement… the outside of the home has been let go (landscaping is overgrown and cleanliness). We understand the outside areas are open to the weather, but the deck and furniture were not clean at all (even with good weather). We used our folding camp chairs during our stay due to this issue. Also, there is a beautiful fire pit for use, but no instructions on wood or any on the property to use. Overall, we enjoyed our stay tremendously! The community is quiet and friendly. The small towns surrounding the area are fun to explore and lots of hiking. And don’t miss out eating at the local steak house, High Point! Wonderful food with amazing history!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nedra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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