Skip to main content
Entire cabin

Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.

Cabin in Reliance with kitchenette and fireplace

Photo gallery for Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.

Terrace/patio - Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. (Reliance)
Interior detail - Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. (Reliance)
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. (Reliance)
Interior - Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. (Reliance)
Interior - Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. (Reliance)
Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. provides a playground and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4460 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.

Welcome to our tiny cabin! Our one bedroom cabin includes a queen bed, and a set of bunk beds in a separate, closed off nook. The living room has vaulted ceilings and a corner kitchen nook.

Enjoy your large fire pit looking at the stars with the soothing sounds of the forest around you. We provide all the firewood you will need for the fire pit and the wood burning stove for those cool nights.

The Hiwassee River is a 6-minute drive from the cabin. There you can rent kayaks or innertubes from a few outfitters and take a nice long float down the river. These outfitters are only open during seasonal times. You can also enjoy fishing along the river. There are many parks and picnic areas within 15 minutes of the cabin. Across from one of those parks is a short hike that has 4 separate waterfalls (Lowry Falls). People love this short hike.

One of our favorite things to do is to go back in time on the Hiwassee Loop Train Ride. The 50-mile ride takes about 5 hours. You will get to hear the history of the train and the towns it passes through. The railroad was built in the1890's. The Beautiful views of the Hiwassee River Gorge are breathtaking.

If you want a peaceful place to just get away and relax for a while, we believe this cabin is going to be a place you will love.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 460 square feet

Similar properties

Exterior
The Woodsman Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 35 reviews
The Woodsman Cabin at Starr Mountain Retreat

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $25 Pet Fee. Wildlife/Nice Dogs may be around

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Reliance, TN

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hiwassee River Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Long Island - 13 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Ocoee River - 20 min drive - 16.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jessica’s Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Steelwheel Corner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hillbilly Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Papa's Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy's Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Woody Island, Hiwassee River, and Big Island. Hiwassee-Ocoee Scenic River State Park and Hiwassee River Recreation Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Cozy cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Minutes from Hiwassee River. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

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

Get back to Nature

Great location. Quiet & relaxing, with all the convenience of home. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy cabin perfect for what we needed. Had everything you could thubk of that would be needed. Very responsive and accommodating host. Would recommend to anything looking for a quiet get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len B.

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

Nice Quiet Cabin

Was perfect for our overnight stay for two adults. Lots of thoughtful features including S'mores supplies and many coffee and tea options. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Great property, very flexible

I needed to reschedule in April, and the host was very flexible accomodating. The property was clean and quaint, and the check-in and check-out process was simple. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Amazing cabin in the woods

Scott put an amazing little cabin together. Perfect for a couples or family getaway. Amazing host and lovely location in Cherokee national forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa k.

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

Absolutely Wonderful

We were celebrating our 25th Anniversary and had a wonderful time. The cabin was clean and inviting. The owner made sure that we felt welcomed and included alot of extra's that made our stay even better. Definitely want to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah T.

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

Great stay

We had a great time here! The kids loved the bunk beds and making smores
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of my favorite Vrbo stays ever !!!! The cabin was perfect in every way !!! I wish I could have stayed longer and will next time !!!! The bed slept great and the host had everything imaginable to make our stay the best time !!! The cabin was super clean and the communication with host was amazing !!!! Found our little get away with no issues whatsoever !!!! My little momma was so happy to have had a chance to be “ off the grid !”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Awesome little cabin!!!!!

Very clean and comfortable. Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

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

Adorable tiny cabin!

We stayed one night in between other locations on a longer trip and it was perfect. Peaceful area, pretty drive in to the cabin and the cabin was a great example of a well done tiny home. We left with some inspiration for future building plans of our own!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal P.

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

Absolutely Great!

The cabin was everything and more than we could have asked for....the hosts were excellent with communication....we plan to go again and stay here to relax and enjoy nature....10 out of 10 recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

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

Peacful

Great place to unwind after a day of rafting. Cabin has everything needed to enjoy a peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

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

Everything and more!

Scott has a very unique and cozy stay here! He was extremely accommodating and easy to reach. The cabin was well stocked and the wood stove was a delight and a highlight of our weekend. We drove the cherohala sky way and did a couple hikes. A fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Wonderful

It was very nice and quiet. Appreciate the snacks,loved the bunk bed,nice kitchen and living area,nice front porch,and loved the neighborhood dog visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent H.

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

Family get-away.

What a charming little spot for a small family! with room to sleep 4, cozy blankets everywhere, full kitchen functionality, and a handy-dandy temperature meter for the shower. Reading the cute wood-burned plaques on the walls I provided reason to smile and chuckle. Definitely a spot intended for families! It's s slow drive up the mountain in the dark, but once at the cabin...it's worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha R.

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

Mtd

Beautiful country. Cozy little house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan D.

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

A quiet and cozy getaway

A beautiful little spot in the woods. Loved the cabin layout and interior design. A warming and loving place to unplug and get away from the normal dullness of life.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Tiny cabin

It was a great weekend getaway, with no tv or cell service (if you chose) rain on the tin roof and enjoying the wood stove!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy J.

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

Cozy cabin

We really enjoyed our short stay at your cabin. Every detail down to extra charging cables was thought of. There was an issue with the hot water thenight before but owner took care i f ut the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Our family of four had everything we needed at this quiet, cozy cabin. It was clean and fully stocked in the kitchen for cooking. The location is very close to the river and we were within 5 min to Webb Brothers to enjoy our float down the Hiwassee. The owners were so nice and so helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

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

Cabin Retreat

We absolutely loved our stay in this quaint little cabin in the mountains. Our hosts went out of their way to provide all the amenities that we could ever need and want. We enjoyed the coffee, s’mores bar, and tea and how homey the cabin felt. Our favorite part was the front porch where we enjoyed our coffee in the morning. Looking forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby H.

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

Restful re-set

My husband and I had a great time staying here with our two dogs. The location is great to get away from the day-to-day hustle and bustle, but close enough to where you can drive into towns like telico . We spent time relaxing and enjoying the property as well as driving into tellico and finding nearby hikes! We're very thankful for the property owners and everything they did to make our stay comfortable and easy. The dogs next door that are not theirs, did come over quite a bit but thankfully they got along with our dogs fine! We would definitely come stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Taking a breather

This cabin is great, they went above and beyond. There is snacks and firewood provided. Very clean and comfortable. The neighbors dogs are so sweet and friendly. There is no cell service out there but starlink is provided. The road to get to the cabin is very twisty, just take your time and enjoy the scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Perfect little plsce

This was the perfect little place for a our girls trip. Each year we paddle down the hiawassee river and we were looking to extend our time together. The cabin was only 10 min away. It had everything we needed even down to the firewood and s’mores. We sat on the deck and relaxed then played cornhle and had a great time. Cell service is limited up there but we had WIFI which was nice. We even had our own personal guard dog who watched out us while we were there. He was super sweet and cute. Thanks for a wonderful visit we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Rafting trip

We were visiting the Reliance area for end of summer rafting and hiking. We really enjoyed our stay in the cozy cabin. It was completely furnished with everything we needed plus a lot of extra comfort items, snacks, games and even cornhole and fire pit for outdoor fun. Shortly after our arrival, a car hit a power pole and the electricity went off. The property owners came right over and explained the situation, brought a generator and extension cords and even offered to pick up dinner for us. Thankfully the power was restored before too long and we had a great time. We couldn’t have asked for better hosts and will definitely stay there again when we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024