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Cameron's Cottage at The Lake

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A house with a covered porch, a grill, and a flag.
A cozy room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a red ottoman.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in sink, and a shoe rack.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a round dining table, and a built-in oven.
A rustic building with a stone pathway leading to a wooden door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Tallassee, TN
  • Place, Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cameron's Cottage at The Lake

Welcome to Cameron's Cottage at The Lake, a cozy 2-bedroom retreat tucked in the Top of the World community near Lake in the Sky and the Great Smoky Mountains in Tallassee, TN. It's the perfect spot to unwind, breathe in the mountain air, and enjoy nature.

You'll find everything you need here: air conditioning to keep you cool, a BBQ grill for outdoor meals, and a fully equipped kitchen ready for any cooking you'd like to do. There's also a TV for when you want to relax indoors.

In the evenings, gather around the private fire pit for a peaceful night under the stars. With free parking and Wi-Fi throughout the cottage, you'll have a stress-free stay from start to finish.

The beach is just a 2-minute drive away, perfect for swimming, fishing, or simply taking in the view. Lake and recreation access is available through the Top of the World community's members card, which is easy to obtain on-site. And despite feeling worlds away, you're only 35–45 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — making this cozy escape easier to reach than it feels.

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House Rules

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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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4158407vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Tallassee is home to this cabin. Palace Theater and Capitol Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cades Cove Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Clayton Center for the Arts and Hedgewood Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Tallassee, TN

What's nearby

  • Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 17 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 22 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 23 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 24 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 24 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dogwood - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Club Room - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪The Kerrfew Kabana - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪food by coombs - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Peace of Heaven - ‬34 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cameron's Cottage at The Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cameron's Cottage at The Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cameron's Cottage at The Lake located?

Situated in Tallassee, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville College and Palace Theater. Capitol Theatre and Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It’s a very quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a cottage at the top of a mountain, complete with mountain roads and beautiful views no matter which way is taken to get there. The cottage feels bigger than it looks and everything was cozy and nicely done. It was not the height of the season for the area I think, so it was quiet and peaceful. We all enjoyed spending time there between family visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cabin! Off the beaten path if you’re looking for that get away from all the city noise! Well accommodating. Would highly recommend a stay at this cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin isn’t actually on the lake, or you don’t have a view of it too goo. This cabin is literally on top of the world! Lots of winding narrow roads up the mountain in order to get to it. There is not any stores or places to eat close by so definitely pack food or eat before you get to the cabin. Overall was very nice place to stay and away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Home was very clean and extra treats were left for us to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Smoky Mountain cottage

The cottage was immaculate and the surroundings were perfectly bucolic! The owners and property manager were super helpful in ensuring a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re so glad you found the cottage immaculate and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. We also appreciate your kind words about our team—we always strive to make sure our guests feel well taken care of. We noticed your rating was a 6/10, and we’d love to know what we could improve to make your next stay a perfect 10. Your suggestions are very important to us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and found everything clean. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage had a very homey, cozy feel that I enjoyed. Everything was clean when we arrived, and we had all we needed. Our only complaint was that the bed in the main bedroom felt like sleeping on the hardwood floor. It is in desperate need of some more cushion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re really glad to hear that you enjoyed the cozy, homey feel of the cottage and that everything was clean and well prepared for your arrival. We truly appreciate your honest feedback about the main bedroom bed. Guest comfort is very important to us, and your comment has been noted so we can address this and make improvements. Thank you again for staying with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful area with a public area for swimming. It was so cozy and comfortable. It was clean and had kitchen items that we needed for comfort. The first time I’ve ever been on top of the world. But we loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very cozy, mattress in the room with the larger might need to be upgraded. You can feel the support boards through mattress. I’m not sure if the cabin next to us was also people staying for the weekend or if they own it, but it was very obvious he was recording us for some reason when we first got there, that was off putting. This was my first time coming into the mountains. I wish there would have been a disclaimer somewhere of which road we should avoid. After we got used to the steep inclines and sharp turns going up the mountain we were ok. If you’re someone who has never been into the mountains I would say avoid butterflygap as your first drive up until you get used to it. Overall Lake in the sky is truly a magical place the screened in porch is also super cozy as well.
Adventures figuring out the flats road
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and quiet. Beautiful area!

I stayed here one night with my family. Check in process was a breeze and the place was clean and perfect for us. I love the screened porch. The hosts were easy to get in touch with-they immediately responded and answered my questions. The area is very pretty with the lake nearby. It is a very long and windy drive to get there. I recommend trying to get there before dark, if you are not familiar with the area. There were some dirt/gravel/unpaved roads. The GPS did not always work. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay, especially the screened porch and peaceful surroundings. We appreciate the helpful tip for future guests about arriving before dark, great advice! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Home was very clean with the exceptuon of spiders and spider webs on ceilings throughout the home. We were able to vacuum up all spiders and webs with property vacuum. Home could use a few more plates and bowls. Property was listed as if lake access was directly across from lake. Lake access was actually down the road and I had to call home owner to find out how to access lake. Lake was very clean and enjoyable for swimming and paddling. Link for the guide was not accessible. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and for choosing our home for your stay! We’re glad to hear you found the home very clean and enjoyed the lake for swimming and paddling. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused by the spiders and webs and appreciate you taking the time to clear them—we’ve already addressed this with our cleaning team to ensure it’s taken care of for future guests. We’ll also be adding more plates and bowls, as suggested. Regarding lake access, we’re sorry for any confusion. We’ll update the listing description to make it clearer that the access point is just down the road, and we’ll ensure the guide link is accessible moving forward. We’re happy to know you still enjoyed your stay and the beautiful lake! We’d love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rock the country

The cabin was very cute and clean. However there was no wifi and we had no service all weekend. The code tocour door also quit working on Friday nite so we werent able to lock our door and there was no response from the host. Plus we had to wait till we got back to town to communicate because of the wifi not working. Its also pretty far out from town but we did enjoy our stay besides the lack of communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your review and for staying with us. We're glad to hear you found the cabin cute and clean and that you still enjoyed your stay overall. We sincerely apologize for the issues with the door code and lack of communication, your experience is important to us, and we’re looking into this right away to prevent it from happening again. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again under better circumstances.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet!

The house was so cute! It was very quiet even with neighbors around and others. We did hear someone playing drums lol. I enjoyed taking a cup of coffee and just sitting in the screened in porch in the mornings, I don’t eat breakfast so that’s my quiet time. There is no cell service if you have Verizon but if you have AT&T you do. I didn’t care that I didn’t have any, I enjoyed it. We didn’t even watch TV. There’s WiFi also available but I didn’t use it either. Overall it’s a very nice place to be to relax and enjoy and just not think about work.
Fire pit was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet and that the screened porch gave you that perfect morning moment. Sorry about the surprise drum solo 😊 but thrilled you found it relaxing and unplugged. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our trip began with difficulty, as we were provided with the wrong key code upon arrival. Resolving this issue took approximately an hour, delaying our entry into the cabin.Inside, the cabin was nice and clean, which we appreciated. However, the beds were extremely uncomfortable, the pillows were super thin, prompting my husband and me to sleep together on the couch instead. On our last night, the temperature dropped into the low 40s outside, but neither the mini-split system nor the propane heater provided any heat. By morning, the cabin temperature had fallen to the mid 50s, making for an unpleasantly cold experience.The exterior of the property appeared neglected and abandoned. The screen porch could not be used because the door handle was broken, further limiting our enjoyment of the outdoor space.Additionally, we had no access to the lake during our stay, as the host had not purchased the necessary yearly pass for guests. Lakefront homeowners appear to have an opposition to renters when it comes to lake access.Communication with the host was nonexistent. I am still waiting for responses to three messages regarding check-in, check-out protocol, and the heating situation, all of which remain unanswered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for the perfect rating! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Cameron's Cottage, and we'd love to have you back again soon.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're sorry your experience with us didn't go as it should have. You're right to call this out — our response time fell short, and that's on us, not you. We've identified the gap in our communication process and are putting changes in place so guests hear back from us promptly, every time. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it's helping us do better. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Linda Cameron

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Hi, we're Brian and Linda, the hosts behind Cameron's Cottage at The Lake! We love sharing our little corner of East Tennessee with guests looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Nestled in the Top of the World community near Lake in the Sky and the Great Smoky Mountains, our cottage is a place we've put a lot of care into — from the cozy furnishings to the small details that make a stay feel special. We enjoy hosting because we love seeing guests unwind by the fire pit, explore the surrounding trails, or simply take in a quiet mountain morning.

Despite the peaceful, tucked-away feel of the area, we're only 35–45 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), making it an easy escape to reach. We're always happy to share our favorite local spots, so don't hesitate to reach out during your stay!

Why they chose this property

We chose the Top of the World community for its rare mix of seclusion and natural beauty. Tucked into the mountains around Lake in the Sky, it's a quiet, unincorporated area with rugged, scenic surroundings and long-range Smoky Mountain views — the kind of place that feels a world away the moment you arrive.

The neighborhood is anchored by Lake in the Sky itself, a peaceful spot for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Nearby trails, waterfalls, and caverns make it easy to spend a day exploring, while charming small towns like Maryville and Townsend are just a short drive away for dining and local flavor.

Despite how remote and peaceful it feels, the location is surprisingly convenient — only 35–45 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and close to the Foothills Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's the perfect balance of getting away from it all without being hard to get to.

What makes this property unique

Cameron's Cottage offers a rare combination: true mountain seclusion paired with lake access, all just minutes from everyday conveniences. Set in the Top of the World community, guests get a 2-minute drive to Lake in the Sky for swimming, fishing, and kayaking, plus sweeping Great Smoky Mountains views right outside the door.

The cottage is thoughtfully equipped for a relaxed stay — a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a cozy layout that comfortably sleeps 4. Outside, a private fire pit and BBQ grill make evenings feel like a retreat, whether you're roasting marshmallows under the stars or grilling dinner after a day on the trails.

What really sets it apart is how easy it is to reach without giving up that tucked-away feeling — only 35–45 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), yet worlds away from the everyday. It's the perfect home base for exploring the Smokies while still having a peaceful, private place to unwind.

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