Secluded Mountain Retreat on 200+ Acres - Mountain Hiking on-site - Monroe County

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Vonore, TN

Tellico Lake22 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)75 min drive
Deals Gap112 min drive
Santeetlah Lake120 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Brass Bedroom Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Cherry Room Upstairs

1 Double Bed

Mahogany Room Upstairs

2 Single Beds

Maple Bedroom Downstairs

2 Single Beds

Pine Bedroom Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

The Bunkhouse about 50 ft away

+2

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

The TV Den

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bunkhouse Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom Downstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor shower near Hottub

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Secluded Mountain Retreat on 200+ Acres - Mountain Hiking on-site

You deserve a secluded restful vacation in the Smoky Mountains. This is the perfect site for family reunions or groups of friends to gather! Enjoy nature and all it has to offer deep in the Appalachian Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee, 22 miles east of Vonore & Tellico Plains in the vast Citico Wilderness Area. Note: Parties over 12 MUST add-on the additional Bunkhouse. (see Amenities)

Now with StarLink WiFi!! The Cottage at Hemlock Grove, located only 50 minutes from I-75 or the Knoxville Airport, tucks you away in extreme privacy in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Located in a private hollow on 200+ acres you can immerse your senses in all that Nature has to offer. Spend days exploring streams, old growth forests, an old mountaineer homestead, and expansive, unspoiled views after hiking to a private mountain top ridge. This is a true Tennessee mountain experience without roughing it! This property is not suitable for bikers due to the road grades in and out, gravel road and driveway, unless you are very very skilled.
For its remoteness, this vacation cottage is surprisingly close to many attractions. Bring your kayaks or boat and enjoy Citico Creek and Tellico and Chilhowee Lakes. Boat ramps are just a few miles away. Abundant trout run in gorgeous, rushing, Citico Creek just minutes away. The Citico forest service road runs along the creek for twenty magnificent miles through the Cherokee National Forest to the breathtaking Cherohala Skyway (Hwy 165) and Indian Boundary Lake.

Thirteen trails, within the National Forest, totaling 57.4 miles provide access to much of Citico Creek Wilderness. For a fun day trip, Dollywood and the other attractions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are less than two scenic hours away (76 miles). Scenic drive enthusiasts will love the proximity to the 'tail of the dragon' or Highway 129 to Deal's Gap, NC.

The Cottage & Bunkhouse are not generally available January-March due to water pipe freeze potential and wet conditions.

Keywords: Secluded Smoky Mountain Cottage With Privacy, Hiking And Lush Woodland Views, Cherokee National Forest, Tellico Lake , Chillhowee Lake, Tail of the Dragon (scenic drive), Citico Creek, Charohala Skyway, Scenic Drives, hiking and wildlife galore! Hwy 360 Hwy 165 Charohala-skyway charohala Skyway Hiking Secluded Cherokee National Forest Vonore, Lenoir City, Madisonville, Smoky Mountains, Smokey Mountains Maryville Knoxville

Property manager

Lee

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Contract signer takes responsibility any child

Events

No events allowed

This means you can’t invite outside guests

Pets

No pets allowed

Sorry, No pets ever!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests can smoke outside if they don't litter.

Toddlers and babies count as travelers so be sure to count them as guests. Think of water and septic use.

Groups over 11 people get full use of the Bunkhouse. Groups under 11 may opt to rent the Bunkhouse for $100 per night extra fee to have extra space.

No Dirtbikes or ATV use allowed on the property. Golf Carts allowed but must sign a waiver. This property is not suitable for trucks hauling trailers

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: This means you can’t invite outside guests

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vonore

Located in Vonore, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Charles Hall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tellico Blockhouse and Cades Cove Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Vonore, TN

What's nearby

Tellico Lake - 22 min drive
Maryville College - 79 min drive
Deals Gap - 112 min drive
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 117 min drive
Santeetlah Lake - 120 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

Dragon Pitt Inn & BBQ - 27 min drive
El Jefe - 20 min drive
Punkin Center Restaurant - 70 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Mountain Retreat on 200+ Acres - Mountain Hiking on-site pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Mountain Retreat on 200+ Acres - Mountain Hiking on-site?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Mountain Retreat on 200+ Acres - Mountain Hiking on-site?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Mountain Retreat on 200+ Acres - Mountain Hiking on-site located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Tellico Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Fort Loudoun State Historic Park. Cherohala Skyway and Tellico Blockhouse are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

12 July 2023

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

Great property in the East Tennessee Mountains

This is a great property in the Tennessee mountains. Plenty of near by trails and a little over an hour to Parts of the Smokey Mountain National Park. Our group of 11 loved it. Lee is a accommodating hoist and personally showed us some of the on-site trails. Look forward to another visit.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

20 July 2022

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

Woot woot

What a beautiful home with such a pretty view. The whole trip was an adventure that the family will never forget. Must rent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C., Corpus Christi, usa

2 July 2022

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

Wonderful getaway!

What a wonderful vacation! We loved the property. We spent almost every afternoon and evening out in the back porch aroudr he fire or the tables playing card games, etc. We are every meal outside and the weather was perfect. There was ample room in the house. I have teenage twins as well as 6 yr Olds and a 3 yr old, plus grandma joined on vacation and everyone had their own space without being crowded. House was fully stocked and we wanted for nothing. Hosts were communicative and generous- highly recent is property if you want some time to get away from it all. We enjoyed it immensely. We adventured into Loudon to take the littles at the splash pad and community pool, which was cheap and a blast. We also went white water rafting on the ocoee river with OAR- highly recommend this company and trip! Thanks Lee for a wo dwrful, much needed, vacation away! We will defi itelt return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

7 Aug 2021

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

Amazing!

It's difficult to fully express how wonderful this property is. My family has stayed at a number of rural VRBO rentals over the years (it's our normal vacation practice), and this one was the best by far! The house is very well maintained and felt spacious to our family of six. We stayed for four weeks and hardly left the property at all except for church on Sundays and garbage/grocery runs. There was so much to do! We hiked every day, picked wild blackberries, saw deer, wild pigs and other wildlife creatures, fished in the pond, grilled on the back deck, soaked in the hot tub, read books on the front porch and played cards every night at the dining room table. Lee does an amazing job maintaining the trails and whole property and is a great host. Such a beautiful and peaceful and enjoyable place! This house will hold a special place in our family memories, and I can only hope that we will be able to make the drive from Texas again one day.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacie P.

11 June 2021

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

Wonderful place and owners

We loved our stay at this property. Lee was very welcoming and even came over to tell us about the property. Everything was very clean and we really enjoyed the bunk house as well.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lee

We are based in Atlanta but have two vacation rentals in Monroe County Tennessee. One sleeps up to 14 the other sleeps up to 7 - The Cottage at Hemlock Grove and Lakewood at Hemlock Grove. Both are located on scenic and remote Mt. Pleasant Road near the Chilhowee Dam inside the Cherokee National Forest and just South of the Little Tennessee River across from Smoky Mountain National Park!

Why they chose this property

This property is adjacent (1/4 mile) to our personal log cabin vacation home(not for rent). The combined properties = over 300 acres offering privacy and seclusion from our city life in Atlanta, GA

What makes this property unique

It's peaceful and quiet, extremely remote, far from the nearest big city or town. It's perfect for getting away from it all. Visitors are astounded at the remoteness and privacy. Tons of wildlife and adventures to be had. Read More in the Comment Section.

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