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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Dining
TV, offices
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Decatur, Tennessee
  • Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge
    11 min drive
  • Agency Creek Recreation Area
    11 min drive
  • Chickamauga Lake
    19 min drive
  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    54 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Updated Cabin - Hiwassee Highlife

Summary:
Welcome to our beautiful waterfront Hiwassee River property! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers direct water access with a dock and cabana. The open floor plan provides easy flow to the screened-in porch overlooking the river, perfect for relaxing. With plenty of room inside and out, it's ideal for creating memories with family and friends. Our listing includes professional and real-time photos, ensuring you know exactly what to expect. We look forward to hosting you!

The Space:
NOTE: our dock is not currently accessible by boat. Guests are more than welcome to use the boat ramp (about a mile away) to put in and take out at the end of the day but will not be able to pull up to the dock at this time. Our dock is still accessible by land.

Sitting right on the beautiful Hiwassee River, the lovely scenery is the first thing to take. With views of the river, rolling hills, and mature trees surrounding our home, it is TN nature at its finest. Our multi-level home offers multiple southern-style porches, allowing guests to spend ample time outside. The main level offers open concept living. Enjoy relaxing in the cozy living room with a love seat, sofa, and flat-screen TV complete with Roku. The eat-in kitchen offers doors leading directly to the beautiful screened-in porch. It is sure to be a favorite spot during your stay! The lower level of the home has a cozy den, a full bathroom, and bedroom #1 with two full beds. The main level of the house also contains a full bathroom and bedroom #2 with a queen-size bed. There is a steeper set of stairs (this could be challenging for elderly folks or anyone with mobility issues) leading to the upper level, which has a jack n jill bathroom shared between bedroom #3 with a king-size bed and bedroom #4 with two twins over full bunk beds.
Complete with its dock and cabana down at the river, our home will surely have you living the Hiwassee Highlife!

We love our dock, but it does require going up and down a large flight of stairs to gain access. Please make sure you are comfortable with stairs if you would like to use the dock!

A boat ramp is one mile away, perfect for larger boats. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! We look forward to hosting you!

***Our home has satellite internet and can be spotty.***

***Please note: our home is on a slough. There is little to no water for dock use from mid October-May. Water levels begin rising in April and decreasing in October.***

Guest Access:
The house has a digital combo lock pad. We will provide you with the code upon check-in.

Getting Around:
We recommend driving and offer parking for our guests! Our driveway will comfortably hold 4 cars.

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.

If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
We want to provide our guests with maximum privacy and flexibility, so we have check-in and check-out automated. We will call and touch base on the phone, and we can always have someone come and help if you need it, but otherwise, we will leave you and your friends and family to spend time together.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Hiwassee River. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Hiwassee River and 6 minutes from Lakehaven Golf and Country Club
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Patriot Family Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

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Updated Cabin - Hiwassee Highlife Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Family Fun
My family and I truly enjoyed our stay here. It was spacious enough that the 12 of us (4 children and 9 adults) were not on top of each other, yet cozy enough that we were able enjoy our early Christmas celebration. Our hosts did a great job of checking in and assuring us that they'd be available if needed. Honesty, everything was so well set up upon arrival that we wanted for nothing! It was clean and accessing entry was a breeze. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E., Decatur TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay location for Howe Farms weddings
Although we were only there to sleep, it was comfortable. The internet is usable but some members did not have phone service while there. There are lots of steps to get around the property but they are all well built and secure. Only issue was we constantly had a few neighbor dogs roaming the property but they didn't bother my service dog. We look forward to staying again during warmer months to experience the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We had such a great time! The house was perfect for our family vacation! We really got to rest and spend quality time together
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tennessee Getaway
Property was in a great location and the house was well maintained. We enjoyed the dock and screened it porch immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Karie C., Kabetogama, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Enough but not really a lake property
Family trip to visit one family member. Home is nice enough and it was clean, but all of the beds are HORRIBLE. The family member we came to visit left after 2 days, due to the beds in the bunk room. My father and mother had to switch from the master king, due the bed. Screen porch, which is a very popular location to be, definitely needed some TLC. Fans in poor condition and really needed a good hose down, and could use a few more chairs. Front porch has a nice sitting area to enjoy but steps and porch itself needs some work. The dock area was pretty much unusable as their are no furniture/chairs to use. No lake toys to enjoy and the slough that the home is on, ( the very back point), was not enticing at all. Definitely need a boat to enjoy the lake at all and not even sure water was deep enough for about. Communication was fairly prompt but very confusing emails and texts. Seems this property is owned by a company and managed by another company.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin
This cabin was just was we needed to hang out together as a family while we got ready for my nieces wedding! Plenty of room and never over crowded. Perfect place!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Photo iID
Checkin was annoying that they kept requesting a copy of my photo ID and then telling me it was the wrong ID. Why you need my photo I already paid????? Once we got there it was great 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Great stay plenty of room in house
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

lou& john l.

Liked: Cleanliness
JOHN
Communication with the property managers was exceptional. The pictures fairly depicted the property. The house was located in a super quiet and peaceful area. One drawback was the internet speed, it was slow but given the location I think that kind of goes with the turf of living in a clearly natural setting. I was between four and five stars on this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
Loved this property and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to have a quiet getaway. Great accommodations and great communication with the host. I would recommend bringing groceries and making sure you plan to cook at the property, as access to restaurants and delivery services is limited. Great time with the family and again, would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Pittsboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family gathering
The house was perfect for our family to gather for a memorial service for a family member.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Accurate
Nice lake property to get. Away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house weekend
The property was clean, the hosts were easy to communicate with, and overall a nice weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

eva F.

Peaceful
Enjoyable family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Diedre L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad
Our stay was okay. Checking in was easy however as soon as we arrived we realized the photos made it look better than it actually was. The lake was completely dried up so any hopes we had of fishing were out the window. They charge for dog poop in the yard but all of the neighbors let their dogs run loose so there were droppings everywhere by the time we arrived. The house was cleaned but not well, everything in the kitchen was greasy and their were piles of dog hair behind the couches. The beds were immensely uncomfortable since the mattresses had indents in them. Lastly the most disappointing part was it was advertised as close to Chattanooga but it's still an hour drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house in a good location.
We enjoyed our stay and everything was as listed. The only thing I was concerned about was the contract and waivers seemed to be a little overboard. There were a lot of rules that had fines or other charges if we did something wrong based on all the rules. We always try to leave a property as we found it, clean & tidy, but I was a little concerned that we might accidentally break one of their rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latoshia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Peaceful
The space was large enough to accommodate our extended family. The room with the 2 sets of bunk beds was perfect for all of the kids to be together. Overall it was the perfect space for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

patty w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
This is a beautiful place to stay. Very peaceful. Home is outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Listing just as shown and advertised. Beautiful location. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kaley M.

Beautiful property
It was an amazing stay, everything was as described, the only things I would change is; internet strength lol and there were a lot of spider webs and dust on all furniture outside, so we didn't get to enjoy it as much, but it was still gorgeous, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great customer service
Everything was great with our experience! Very responsive to our questions and requests. Even went above and beyond to get the hot tub fixed before we arrived. Thanks much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C., Sugar Grove WV 26815

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely property. We enjoyed the screened in porch perhaps the most. And the hot tub.
Overall a great stay! It was a rather long walk to the river but it was still beautiful! Would be great to see the water from the house- just a suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We loved staying. The home is beautiful and we enjoyed the quite. The home was cleaned inside although the outside had lots of cob webs we couldn't sit on the front porch but enjoyed the screened in porch in the back. The owns were very sweet and checked in on us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for spending time with friends.
The house, while 30 min from and stores was perfect for us. We rented this place for a long weekend to catch up with a friend and her children. We were traveling from WA state and she came up from Georgia. The 4 boys ages 8-11 played in the basement and outside on the dock and stairs. The river was low this time of year so they played along the shore climbing the steep bank and testing their outdoorsman skills. Several trips up and down the stairs to the dock was a good workout for us all. The stairs are sturdy and in good repair. The kitchen had everything we needed and there was plenty of dishes and seating for everyone. We put all 4 boys in the bunkbed room upstairs for the sake of equality. We adults used the other room with a king bed on the top floor and the queen room on the middle and main floor. We left the bedroom in the basement with 2 queen beds empty only because the boys would have fought over who got it. They did play in the basement and kept most of their noise down there. The hot tub was nice and the lid was easy to open and replace. The screen didn’t show anything on the display but there was a separate thermometer. Also you can just stick your hand in the water to see how warm it is. Other than the display everything else seemed to work. The foosball table was a basic one. It had air hockey and pool options as well but it is a pretty small table. It looked relatively new but already had one broken part. It is still entertaining and fun for young kids though. Oh! The screen porch was perfect! Right off the kitchen with its own stairs down. Overall this was a good place to spend time with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022