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Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains

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A wooden dock with two Adirondack chairs facing a calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a green sofa, a white sofa, and a coffee table.
A cabin by a lake with a dock and a small boat.
A room with large windows, a wooden table, and bar stools.
A room with large windows overlooking a river, wicker furniture, and a round table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tallassee, TN
  • Place, Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 Double Futon

Sunroom

1 Single Bed

Sunroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains

You're about to enjoy one of the best kept secrets of the South - the Lake in the Sky. A beautiful lake is hidden away on the border of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park right off the Foothills Parkway, on top of a Tennessee Mountain. This private cottage gets you on the water and offers your own private dock on a quiet lake (free of noisy motorized watercraft), tucked into a cozy cove. For the adventurer, you are walking distance to a trailhead to backcountry hiking on world class hiking trails of the GSMNP. After kayaking and fishing in the water or exploring the wilderness, you can grill out in your private backyard, reflect with wine on the dock, or tell stories by the fire pit.

The house can only accommodate up to two adults and two kids, with a queen bed, and two stackable twin beds, and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Full kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, heat/AC, elevated screened porch for fantastic lake views over breakfast, and a beautiful bifold glass door downstairs that opens directly to the private lake. To help you enjoy the gas-motor free lake, there is a Jon boat with electric trolling motor, kayaks (one two seater with one additional kid seat that can be added, and two kid kayaks for a total of 3 kayaks). There are games, books, and 3 Smart TVs for those times you choose to stay inside in front of the fire.

The cottage sits on the Lake in the Sky and offers all of the modern conveniences needed to get away but stay connected.

We ask that guests respect the community-mandated quiet time after 10 PM to ensure that all can enjoy the peaceful setting.

A note about the shower. The shower is located under the stairs. The dimensions are as follows: 7ft at the very top where the shower head is and slopes down to 5 ft in the middle where you would stand and the lowest point is 41 inches where the faucet is on the opposite side of the shower head. So for tall people it may not be ideal.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Log out of streaming channels on all televisions.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Under no circumstance should there be more than 2 vehicles in the driveway at any given time.
There should not be more people at the house than you have specified in your reservation without first contacting the host and getting approval.
No Smoking Allowed inside or outside of the property. This includes patio areas and yard areas.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2506394vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tallassee

Located in Tallassee, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tellico Lake and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail, while Capitol Theatre and Palace Theater are cultural highlights. Clayton Center for the Arts and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Tallassee, TN

What's nearby

  • Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 18 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 26 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dogwood - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Club Room - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Kerrfew Kabana - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Family Time - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Murdering The Plastino Plants - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Hideaway: Lakefront Cottage in the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Clayton Center for the Arts, Bicentennial Greenbelt Dog Park and Jack Renfro Stadium. Tellico Lake and Capitol Theatre are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Trieu S.

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We're a pair of sisters/husbands raising our families in Knoxville. We all instantly fell in love with this cozy little cottage and thought it'd be a wonderful place to adventure and relax with our kids. Once we got in there, we thought it's only fair to share such a uniquely magical hideaway with you. And here you are! We're so excited for you to see what all it has to offer, inside and out.

Why they chose this property

This place checks every box. From the tiny community, the private water access, 25 minutes to restaurants and shopping in Maryville, and the fact that this is one of the few places on Earth where you can simultaneously enjoy scenic altitudes and relaxing lake life, how could we say no? We're a diverse group with interests in everything from art to outdoor adventures, and this place delivers endless inspiration and access to nature. Perfect.

What makes this property unique

While a lot of places like ours can offer proximity to the water, our place gives you actual private access and your own dock, as well as a fishing boat (with trolling motor), a pair of solo kayaks for kids and a bigger kayak that seats two adults and a child. The house has 3 large flatscreen tv's for all your streaming, an elevated screen porch (perfect for breakfast, sunset and everything in-between), a fire pit and outside seating, a full kitchen with dishwasher, brand new AC/Heat, and an array of games for the young (or young at heart).

The most unique benefit of this cabin, simply put, is its dynamic scope of possibilities. Whether you're trying to leave the world behind or grab for more of it, you will find it here in this truly unique escape.

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