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The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

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A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a grill, and a view of a forested area.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a small seating area.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a door.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a sink. There is a dining table with two chairs and a small wooden table with candles.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Reliance

Located in Reliance, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park and Woody Island, while Charles Hall Museum and L&N Depot Museum are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, winery tours and birdwatching.
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Reliance, TN

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Hiwassee River Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Quinn Springs Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Long Island - 15 min drive - 19.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jessica’s Place - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Slab - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪River Snax and Catering - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stadium BBQ - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hiwassee Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 miles (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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 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. 1 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Served its purpose well. It was nice, clean, quiet, charming. Easy check in and out. Everything was perfect. The hot tub was amazing. Would definitely stay here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything nice and cozy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a couple. Easy access. Private hot tub was a dream.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication, lots of amenities and willingness to help from the hosts (who live on location).The cabin was cute and had everything we needed including coffee, tea, oil and a full kitchen. The hot tub was great and the view was awesome.We would love to come back! So much to explore nearby! (The scenery was Just as lovely as East Tn but with much less traffic)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice and very clean cabin. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet place! Hot tub was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Beautiful spot awesome for a romantic getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, comfortable cabin with all necessities. We enjoyed the hot tub especially.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway to spend quality time.

We really enjoyed our stay it was so peaceful and exactly what we needed to spend some much needed time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weather was perfect during our visit, perfectly warm during the day and nice and cool in the evenings for the hot tub. Beautiful location with great access to trails and serene environment. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this little, quiet cabin. Perfect location for what we wanted to do. Will recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Hideaway

Woodsy, comfortable, and convenient for our visit with local friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean cabin. We were very pleased
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice retreat

just has advertised, property was great and we enjoyed our stay, the mt roads are a bit of a challenge in the evening other then that great time, Thanks Brian!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

3 day stay

Had a good time. Very peaceful. Wonderful little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

Quiet nice location. House clean with everything needed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Getaway !!!

The cabin was very comfortable and peaceful. Our hosts were very helpful and had places that we could visit in the surrounding areas. Very clean and would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another amazing visit

This is our second time visiting and having our friends come with us! We have loved all the cabins and retreat space! The owners are soooo helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing

Great place to stay, 15 minutes from Hiwassee River
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

We loved our stay here ❤ even though the cabin was right next to road it felt very private. The cabin had everything we needed and owner was very helpful and friendly. Only complaint was the sofa bed was horrible to sleep on but we made do lol overall a awesome stay and we loved the hot tub especially the kids enjoyed it lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Spot Ever

My husband and I loved it here. It was perfect sized for us. We wanted a romantic getaway and we got just that. The hosts were amazing. Even sending me my bathroom bag that I left behind. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Few days together

It was absolutely wonderful. Enjoyed every minute of it. Cabin was great as well as the hosts. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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