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The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge

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Nestled lakefront within the Retreat at Water’s Edge community, The Acorn Cottage is a signature tiny home that offers cozy living and breathtaking views. With a Traeger grill and lakeside firepit, this property invites you to unwind in nature's splendor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge

The Acorn Cottage is a lakeside gem within The Retreat at Water’s Edge. This charming 400-square-foot home captures the essence of tiny living while delivering sweeping lake views from a sunlit, window-lined living space.

Host friends or family by the firepit under a painted sky, or grill a perfect dinner on the upgraded Traeger. Inside, comfort reigns supreme with tasteful decor and cozy sleeping arrangements.

This cottage proves that lakeside living and mountain serenity make the perfect pair.

Property manager

Retreat Vacations

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Guest is Required to Sign a Rental Agreement, Security hold of $300 is Required
Minimum Age of the Primary Renter is 21 Years of Age and Primary Renter must be on site for the duration of the stay.
No Smoking, No Events or Parties of any kind

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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 and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Tracy City, TN

What's nearby

  • Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • South Cumberland State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Monteagle Sunday School Assembly - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Foster Falls - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • The Caverns - 35 min drive - 17.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Maid Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hank’s Corner Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Maguey - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge on Aug 26, 2025 start from $106.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from South Cumberland State Park. Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline and Harton Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Acorn Cottage at The Retreat at Water's Edge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lake Trip

Enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely little home

Great home in a quiet area. Easy access to a dock for fishing. Love the built-in stone fire pit. Kids love the choice of bunk beds versus the loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Amazing

Serenity
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Charming tiny home!!

Charming home for our family of 6! Everything was perfect and had everything we needed. Great deck with a view of the lake. Fabulous fire pit to roast s’mores and dock to fish off of. Great place to get away, relax and be out in nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Family get away

Feels like you’re camping but with the amenities of home. The tiny home was just big enough for our needs. The location is great! Downtown Tracy City with its County Museum and local bakery was fun. It was a short drive to beautiful hiking trails with waterfalls! One improvement would be to add some covered outdoor areas to eat meals as it was raining for much of the time we where there and hard to find a place for more than two people to eat indoors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke P.

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

Neat place!

Great Tiny house adventure! Only negatives, a few ants in the kitchen and our grill didn’t work. A Maintenance man came quickly but didn’t have a replacement. The house was very clean and cozy! :) We would stay again! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Beautiful and Cozy…But

Overall this tiny house was beautiful and unique. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay indoors. The inside of the house was clean and very well kept. The fishing dock is right outside the entrance on the deck and the lake is amazing in the evenings with the sun going down over it! Things that could use some improvement… the outside of the home has been let go (landscaping is overgrown and cleanliness). We understand the outside areas are open to the weather, but the deck and furniture were not clean at all (even with good weather). We used our folding camp chairs during our stay due to this issue. Also, there is a beautiful fire pit for use, but no instructions on wood or any on the property to use. Overall, we enjoyed our stay tremendously! The community is quiet and friendly. The small towns surrounding the area are fun to explore and lots of hiking. And don’t miss out eating at the local steak house, High Point! Wonderful food with amazing history!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nedra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki K.

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

Excellent Accommodations!

Our family of four boys had the best stay. We enjoyed being on the water, used the fireplace and slept well in the bunks and loft. This is a clean and well-maintained property. We apprecited the easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

EMILY A.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Very nice, tiny home. Clean, quiet and relaxing. Only complaint were the portable air conditioners which didn’t do the job. On the days with a slight breeze, we opened the windows and had the fans blowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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