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Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, ping pong
Games room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Chattanooga, TN
  • Tennessee Aquarium
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ruby Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown

A Perfect Getaway on the Water with Beautiful Gorge Views! Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs!

Unbelievable location right on the Tennessee River in the heart of the Gorge. This property features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen and large spacious bedrooms with plenty of room to sleep everyone. Enjoy views of Raccoon Mountain and the River gorge from the living room, kitchen and sun room or step out onto the massive covered porch to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.

We have 3 Bedrooms with the following setup:

Bedroom #1: King Size bed
Bedroom #2: Queen Size bed
Bedroom #3: 2 Sets of Full over Full bunks (that is 4 full size beds total)
Rec Room: 2 full size sleeper/convertible sofas.

Walk down to the water and experience the river for all it has to offer with swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing paddling, and fishing or bring your boat and take advantage of the fully covered boat dock and slip. If staying on land is more your style you can hang out and play some games in the large, flat backyard or go and check out some of the nearby hiking and climbing. The Pot Point Nature Trail is just 1 mile down the road or head back towards town about 3.5 miles and take a hike up Middle Creek.

Make sure to visit downtown which is only 11 miles from the house and features the Chattanooga Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Lookouts, Historic Bluff View Art District, Hunter Art Museum and numerous excellent restaurants. If you are lucky you might catch one Chattanooga’s many festivals or events which are a weekly occurrence most of the spring, summer and fall. Just a little past downtown on Lookout Mountain you will find Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway.

If you're looking for a getaway that feels like you are miles away from anything, but actually only a few miles from everything, then the River Bunker House is just for you!

The place is all yours, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions or issues.

Things to Note:

The road to the house winds along the river and can get narrow and curvy in places - please drive with caution! If narrow winding roads intimidate you, this may not be the best place for you.

The house has neighbors on either side that are sensitive to noise disturbances. If your plans include late night partying , this is not the place for you.
RENTAL RULES

1. Smoking is NOT allowed.
2. People other than those in the Guest rental party set forth above may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
3. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests, rental party and any others they invite are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and its amenities.
4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order.
5. Only use appliances for their intended uses.
6. PETS are not permitted at this property.
7. Parking: Parking is limited to 6 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
8. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the units.
9. Water and Septic: The property is on a well and septic systems. The mineral content in the water is high. During a drought, the well water may have an odor. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of up to $300.00.
10. The Guests shall dispose of all waste material generated during the rental period in a lawful manner and put the trash in the bins located outside of garage. Guest is cautioned not to leave trash outside of bins for long periods of time because it attracts animals.
11. The Guest shall pay for any damage done to the premises over and above normal wear and tear.
12. Guests agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred by Homeowner enforcing this agreement.
13. There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather conditions.
14. There shall be no refunds of rents because of shortened stays or ruined expectations due to work and family emergencies or other commitments.
15. It is guests responsibility to learn about safety precautions, warning signs of water conditions, and safety procedures concerning swimming in or being around the river. Guest agrees to have a responsible adult supervising minors while they swim or play in/around the river. Tenant is hereby notified that the river can be dangerous and tenant accepts fully the risks involved with it.
16. This is a free flowing river and as such we cannot control what drifts into the swimming areas and river bottoms. Shoes should be worn at all times while in the water to avoid injuries.
17. Any watercaft including kayaks, standup paddleboards, floats, motorized watercraft, etc shall be used in a safe manner with life jackets worn at all times. Tenant accepts fully all risks involved with using such items.
18. The property has a fire extinguisher installed near the kitchen area. The fire extinguisher was fully charged at last inspection. It is the duty of the tenant to inform management immediately should the fire extinguisher become less than fully charged. Tenant agrees to use the fire extinguisher only for true emergencies.
19. The property has smoke alarms installed and they are believed to function properly at the time of rental. Guest will notify management without delay if a fire alarm “chirps” or has a low battery condition.
20. Guest shall see to their own security while in the property by locking doors, windows, garage doors, gates etc. when it’s prudent to do so.
21. Valuable items left behind by tenant will be held for the guest and every reasonable effort will be made to contact the guest for return. If items are not claimed for longer than 1 month they shall become the property of the Homeowner. The Homeowner shall not be held liable for condition of said items.
22. High speed wireless internet is provided as a convenience only and is not integral to the agreement. No refund of rents shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems, lack of knowledge of use, or personal preferences with regard to internet service.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tennessee River. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Tennessee Aquarium and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Ruby Falls
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Aaron Wilburn or Vincent Beasley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Perfect Getaway Water Beautiful Gorge Views House Chattanooga
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Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family vacation
We enjoyed our stay here. The location is perfect for families - it's right on the river with plenty of yard to play in. It's also only 15-20 minutes to downtown and even less to grocery stores (food city and whole foods are super close), coffee shops and a handful of breweries / restaurants. My daughter and I loved using the kayak and had fun trying to spot the bald eagle that nests nearby. The house is stocked with kayaks, SUPs, paddles, and life vests. The home has a solid layout - 2 beds upstairs and a basement with bunkbeds and a playroom. Kitchen is laid out well but doesn't have a ton of amenities. The home broadly could use some updating to make it 10/10 but it's hard to judge a cabin based on paint, so still perfect marks in our book.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bible study ladies retreat weekend
Wonderful property has everything we needed for a relaxing weekend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway/wedding
I got married at Snooper’s Rock. This was a great location with a great view! We loved the quietness by the river. The only complaint we had is that there were dogs everywhere. One dog came on to the property multiple times during our stay, it was very nice but there were a few small children around. There were dogs that chased our car down the road a couple times as well. Overall, we couldn’t have loved the property more. The host did a great job making it feel like a home away from home. We will definitely make another trip to this area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alex H.

Great location, awkward layout
The location in relation to Chat and being right on the river is amazing! It’s so beautiful and peaceful. There were a couple of dead roaches laying around. The layout of the house is awkward in that the entrance is on the second floor, up stairs, but you can’t get to the river or yard from the ground floor, you have to go up Stairs and then down again. So there are a lot of stairs. And the inside is a little dark and outdated. But it’s a wonderful place nonetheless! We put our jet skis in at the boat ramp a couple miles up river. The road to the place is extremely narrow and curvy so carrying a trailer can be tough. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mimi l.

Liked: Cleanliness
river trip
views of river were great! enjoyed coffee on porch. children enjoyed paddle boards and I (grandmother) enjoyed them paddling me around. A+ place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea P.

River living
Overall we enjoyed this property! The backyard space, porches and use of kayaks/paddleboards were the highlights. Close to hikes and not far from the city. Kitchen was well-appointed. My BIL planned to sleep on the futon but when we got there it did not look comfortable enough so he shared the bunk room with another family. The king bedroom smelled a little musty and there was a fair amount of dust in the corners and on top of some surfaces throughout the house. There were a couple dead cockroaches on the property but we were honestly surprised that there weren’t more bugs since the house was pretty surrounded by nature. Some pretty sunsets! Nice place to stay as long as your expectation isn’t for it to be immaculate or recently updated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C., Cincinnati, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The deck alone was worth the trip!
5 of us adult siblings/inlaws (2 couples & 1 single) recently stayed here for a week. The gorge view from the back deck was utterly beautiful & peaceful, serenaded by a symphony of diverse birdsong all day long. And the deck itself was brilliantly designed, its clever roof allowing light and airflow, and yet keeping one dry even during significant rainfall. The only thing missing was an outdoor outlet, to plug in a fan on a breezeless, warm afternoon. We rented a pontoon from the wonderful folks @ the downtown Erwin Marine, and it took only 37 mins (@ 25 mph) to get it back to the house - a pleasant, pretty trip along the river. The house itself was spotlessly clean, and well supplied with towels and linens. The kitchen was fairly well stocked with most of the necessary cooking tools, pans, and pots. Plenty of plates, silverware, coffee cups, and glassware. The single adult slept in the LL bunk room. Not ideal for an adult (crinkly plastic mattress cover under the sheets, low headroom, and no place to sit to put on socks or shoes - and dark as tar at night), but it was fine for 1 week...after we got some plug-in LED nightlights lol. The LL bath is very pretty, but could use a couple towel rods for damp towels - there are only 2 hooks. We all enjoyed our stay here, and had a relaxing, peaceful, fun time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Great Place!
Pictures don't do justice to this property. It's right on the water with a spectacular view of the forested mountainside across the river. The house itself is beautiful with deep wood everywhere throughout the interiors/floors. Big kitchen and great long dinner table with a comfortable living room/TV seating area. Bedrooms and bathrooms were large yet cozy. The covered deck/patio is one of the gems here as it allows a great view of the river and had good outdoor seating for a relaxing atmosphere. The private dock in the river is good and there were new kayaks and river "playthings" in good shape to use if swimming or getting out onto the river. Don't be put off by the road to get there- small lane needs to be driven carefully as all the houses along the river are built close to the water and there's not alot of space to put a road. Property owner Aaron was extremely friendly and helpful as we had to finagle our visit schedule a bit after making the reservations. He's quick to get back to you if you contact him and seemed to understand what travelers needed for the stay. Overall we could not have had a better visit here. Highly recommended to all VRBO'ers from this group of 6 adult friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A., Linden, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique beautiful property
This is a wonderful property right on the river. It was so nice and just what our family needed for a weekend away. It was clean and excellent accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We enjoyed the river a lot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
“GORGE”OUS!!
Place is as described. Had such an amazing time! It was so peaceful and quiet and enjoyed the kayaking and paddle boarding. We all fished and caught some bluegill, catfish and bass. The beds were comfy and kitchen stocked with everything you may need. Also close to downtown. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
My husband, our 4 kids, and myself had a great time staying here. The river is a beautiful view here. Tons of room to spread out. And now my husband wants to remodel our bathroom based on the downstairs bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very nice spot for a family vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
We had a wonderful time. The house was so spacious and the view was simply amazing. We definitely loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Family trip had a great time! Wonderful home, we did the hike that’s close by and tried fishing from doc not much luck on the doc but we had a great time relaxing in the home. Also enjoyed the dogs that dropped by! Thanks for allowing us to use your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice View
My family of 6 (all girls) enjoyed our weekend getaway. The house was large enough for everyone to feel comfortable. As previously mentioned, the kitchen was well stocked and we cooked all of our meals. We were not use to driving in the mountains and there were lots of sharp curves. Which meant we didn’t leave or come back after dark lol. That was ok because we enjoyed each other and that gorgeous view of the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Clearwater & Apollo Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
TN Riverhouse
We enjoyed this riverfront home. The family loved sitting on the large deck, fishing from the dock and watching the barges, boats and kayaks go by. Our daughter was married at Snooper’s Rock and we had plenty of room for post ceremony celebration and brunch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Beautiful views, plenty of room for everyone, and everyone enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J., Clover, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Family Friendly
We had a wonderful time, there was a full house for us. It gives you room to move around, enjoy the outside yet great privacy. It's like a riverfront compound. Lots of things to do and easy to get to downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros and cons
Pros: large space, great view and back porch. Dog friendly. Location is close to downtown Chatanooga. Conducive to water activities and fishing. Cons: Low water pressure, water does not get hot. Outdated bedding/uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Julie O., Chattanooga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quick trip to the lake
We had a great time. The cabin was clean and lots of space for the kids. It was nice to be right on the river with a dock and paddle boards, rafts to use. It was a nice little family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Middletown

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
The property as a whole fit our family of 6 and 2 dogs as well. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs and privacy. We enjoyed the fishing and kayaking while my kids enjoyed the paddle boards. If we make a return trip to the area we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had fun
We enjoyed it. Great view. I do however wish the neighbor would keep his dog over at his own house. Hope to go back one day
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside Relaxation
Stayed here with some friends. It’s on the river and close enough to Chattanooga to go for eating and site seeing. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023