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Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River

Lakefront holiday home in Cookson with kitchen

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Open Living/Kitchen/Dining perfect for entertaining
Exterior
Firepit area in front
Updated luxury kitchen with all the amenities
Large 75' Flat screen with cable access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16187.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tenkiller Ferry Lake
  • Place, Tenkiller State Park
  • Place, Northeastern State University

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1st Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2nd

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3rd

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4th

+1
5 Single Bunk Beds

Primary

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway

Toilet · Shower only

Primary

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River

Come ANCHOR AWAY at this secluded cabin in the woods by Lake Tenkiller. Located on over 2 acre lot surrounded by trees. Less than one mile from Carlisle Cove boat ramp. This small 5 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow sleeps 16 of your favorite people. Fully remodeled home with open kitchen concept and brand new appliances make for an upscale get away. Come 'Anchor Away' at this popular Lake Tenkiller spot. Over a hour away from Tulsa, 30min drive to floating Illinois River, and less than 1 mile to public access on Lake Tenkiller.
* Please note this is a cabin in the woods by a lake, there will be bugs present. We have the home professionally treated monthly, use bug repellant exterior lights, replace Zeevos between every guest, and leave a bottle of Cutter for guest use.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 is not permitted
Must SIGN rental agreement
No Smoking, No Pets, No Events
Security Deposit Required Up to $500

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cookson

Located in Cookson, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cherokee Landing State Park and Tenkiller State Park, while George M. Murrell Home and Cherokee Heritage Center are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Cookson, OK

What's nearby

  • Tenkiller Ferry Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cherokee Casino Tahlequah - 20 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Tenkiller State Park - 20 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Northeastern State University - 24 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Greenleaf State Park - 35 min drive - 48.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Red - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nancy’s Homemade Pies & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Princess Drive-in - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piddles - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Skipper's Floating Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tenkiller Ferry Lake and Carlisle Cove Public Use Area. Standing Rock Landing Public Use Area and Carlisle Inlet Public Use Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was responsive and welcoming. Our stay was overall peaceful and quiet aside from a neighbor's dog the roams freely and barked outside our windows our first night. The pingpong table was a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great getaway weekend

Plenty of space to visit with friends and family. Furnished with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Perfect for us.

All went very well. Good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Fabulous Extended Family Spot

Our extended family got together for a few days. There as ample room for us all. We would all stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Fun lake weekend

This was our 2nd time to stay at Anchor Away. The boat ramp is super close and there is plenty of room to spread out. Also, having 2 refrigerators is super helpful with a crowd!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dayna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great! It was clean! Only complaint is the bugs. It’s Oklahoma in the summer I get it. They were on steroids even keeping g the lights off lol
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

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

Excellent Property!!

We had three families of four for the weekend and we were all comfortable with our own space. We enjoyed having two refrigerators! There was ample parking for our vehicles and boat trailer. Cookson Bend Marina is only about a 10 minute drive away. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Guys Fishing Trip

Anchors Away remains a great property for our annual guys fishing trip. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

fishing trip

the ping pong table was a hit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff B.

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

Clean and Comfortable

Great beds, very clean place. Property feels private. Only downside is the dozens of little flies that come inside when you open the front door if you have ANY Lights on inside at all. Even in late November, this was a very real problem, with no apparent solution except to just stay inside. If the fire pit is not your thing, just stay inside, I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Girls trip

Delightful stay! Great communication. Weather was great so we enjoyed the fire pit and walks to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cornelia I.

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

Affordable and large location very near the water!

The house was large enough for my family of 14 and affordable. It had what we needed and the home owner was very available. She delt with issues that came up extremely well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Francie L.

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

Our family getaway

We have stayed at this property now for two years. Its nice just not safe for elders the walkway is very treterious. The frige will not shut all the way due to the rubber gasket in the door not on the door. We lost some food due to it getting warm. We booked a new property for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Phoenix

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

Great place to stay

The house was perfect for our group of 6 guys. We were there fishing a kayak fishing tournament. There was plenty of parking and the house had everything we needed. The ping-pong table was a huge bonus. The hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to any inquiries.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia R.

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

Family Pictures

We needed a place to meet up and spend the day with our grown children and grandchildren who were coming in from others states and towns. This house worked great for us! The older kids loved the game room and the large front yard, the 3 babies and 3 toddlers had plenty of bedrooms for power naps. A very nice kitchen and the 2 refrigerators were appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena W.

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

Wonderful

Perfect for our family. The rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby m.

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

Very nice stay

Everything was great. Thanks for the great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Fishing/Golf Trip

Great property to host us for a guys fishing/golf trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Tenkiller Trip

Good property for our guys fishing/golf trip. Only drawback was the 2nd shower (not in the master bedroom). It was small and with the water coming from overhead it made it a little difficult to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suresh Y.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed the stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rayda H.

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

Good family time!

It was good. My only suggestion is more seating. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Cozy

Our family enjoyed our time together at Anchor’s Away. It had plenty of beds and all the necessary amenities for a comfortable, long, holiday weekend. The ping pong table was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne S., Oklahoma City

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

Family weekend getaway

Loved our stay! The house was beautiful, the beds were comfortable and everything was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Perfect for a crowd!!!

We enjoyed our stay at Anchor Away! This is a great location for a crowd! Plenty of beds! The ping pong table in a separate enclosed room was perfect for entertainment. Having two refrigerators was ingenious when having 12 people. Soap was included for washing hands. I have not experienced that before in VRBO's (no matter the cost). The owner was available to respond to my questions immediatley. The only thing I would change would be more dish towels (2avaialbel) in the kitchen, a drying mat for all the hand washing of pots that you have to do for a crowd, and a larger trash bin as we felt like we were constantly emptying the trash when it wasn't completely full. Those are very minor and wouldn't keep me away! We made memories! And in the end, that's what counts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Your host

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We bought this home as our Family of 4 getaway dream. As Tulsans we really were drawn to this home due to the wooded acreage with no neighbors in sight. Home was completely gutted and remodeled in Spring 2021. Our little girls love exploring the land and we enjoy the ease/calmness of Lake Tenkiller. Unlike other lakes in the area, it is not overcrowded, but still offers tons of Restaurants and Amenities. We named it Anchor Away, because all of four of us have 'A' names, and love anything 'A' related. We hope you book our place and you have an 'A+' stay!!!

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