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Water front cottage w/water access, firepit & great sunsets.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 430.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Vonore, TN
  • Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tellico Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Links at Kahite Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Water front cottage w/water access, firepit & great sunsets.

The Driftwood Cottage is located in a beautiful cove right on Tellico Lake with water access less than 100 yards. This 333 sq. ft. cottage has a queen bed , sleeper sofa (twin) full bath, fully stocked kitchen, large deck with table/chairs, firepit, propane grill and a large covered carport to park your car, motorcycle or boat under.
We are just minutes away from locally owned restaurants and shopping. Less than 2 miles from Fort Loudoun State Historic Park and Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. We are just 30 minutes from the foothills of The Hwy 129 Dragon , The Cherokee National Forest and The Cherohala Skyway.
If it's crappie and bass fishing on Tellico Lake or trout fishing on the Tellico River and Citico Creek wilderness areas this is it. We are just minutes away from several boat access areas to launch a small boat or launch your kayaks right here less than100 yards to the water.
After a day of being on the water, hiking local trails or riding around enjoying the beautiful mountains , relax by the fire and enjoy some breathtaking sunsets watching eagles, ospreys and a large assortments of waterfowl and wildlife.

Property manager

Lavette Pike
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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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
Please don't leave children unattended at anytime.
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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
No Parties or loud music, be respectful of the surrounding private properties , this is a peaceful place.
No smoking in the cottage, no unattended fire, keep the outside area clean. Always put away fishing equipment , bait etc. when not using it.
If you have a visitor come let us know they are coming. We have limited parking. Limit number of guest.

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Vonore

Located in Vonore, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park and Tellico Lake, while Sequoyah Birthplace Museum and Greenback Heritage Museum 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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Vonore, TN

What's nearby

  • Sequoyah Birthplace Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fort Loudoun State Historic Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tellico Lake - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tellico Blockhouse - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • The Links at Kahite Golf Course - 18 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Venti - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Genovese's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water front cottage w/water access, firepit & great sunsets. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Water front cottage w/water access, firepit & great sunsets.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water front cottage w/water access, firepit & great sunsets.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water front cottage w/water access, firepit & great sunsets. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tellico Lake, Tellico River and Sequoyah Birthplace Museum. Fort Loudoun State Historic Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Milton M.

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

One of the best VRBO stays I’ve had

Perfect. Clean, comfortable, well-stocked cottage by the lake. Friendly, responsive hosts. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

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

Cozy little cottage with fabulous sunset over the water.

Tucked back in a very private neighborhood along the Tellico Lake with an unforgettable sunset. Every detail provided, a lovely take you for staying with us card, and a gift basket of goodies from the host. Great water pressure for a nice hot shower on a chilly day, all TV channels that we needed, a deck to hang out and watch the sunset and the birds gather around the feeders. Thank you for a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mama B.

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

View on the lake

The stay was great! The cabin is small, cozy and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHARON T.

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

What a wonderful place.

We stayed for a week and loved it! The hosts are welcoming, kind and thoughtful people who obviously create an atmosphere of welcome, comfort and “home”. We felt relaxed & laid back throughout our visit. Such a cute, clean and comfortable home base for exploring the area. Next time we plan to spend our visit on the porch and in the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the absolute best place we've stayed! The hosts were so thoughtful, accomodating, and kind. The location is beautiful with so much to enjoy. Fishing, hammocks, the lake, fire pit and more. The cottage is super clean with all the amenities. We cant wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend stay

Stayed 2 nights. Hosts were amazing, had special anniversary gift waiting when we arrived. (Hosts live next door) All provisions for outdoor firepit provided. Did not have time to kayak, but rentals were available. 3 miles from Fort Loudoun and Sequoyah Museum. Chose this property due to proximity to Cherohala skyway and Joyce Kilmer forest. Very relaxing property tucked away away in a lake cove. EveythinSkyway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha N.

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

Lake Stay

It was fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

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

Little piece of heaven on earth to relax.

We were very impressed with the attention and detail given to this property. The host left 2 wonderful welcome baskets . Everything we needed and more was taken care of. Best sunsets and views you could ask for. We would rate it higher if we had the option. Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Loved it

We had high expectations, and Driftwood Cottage exceeded every one of them. We’ll stay there again as soon as we can.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed the rental and its owners.Super neat and clean. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Sweet Serenity

Quaint, clean private. Loved our experience at Driftwood Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evergreen A.

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

Wonderful week in TN

Superb experience. Hosts were responsive, warm, and welcoming. The cottage was exactly as described, clean, and perfectly stocked. Hit recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I don't think I can say enough about this place. Everything was so well thought out. All aspects of they stay were taken into consideration. I met the owners and they are the nicest people. I totally recommend this place to anyone wanting to get away and unwind. I was not able to be there as much as I would have liked due to business but I have shared this with my wife and we have decided to make this a frequent destination. Love it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Hinsdale, Il

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

Loved our stay at this cozy cottage!

We stayed in this cozy cottage for 3 weeks. The owners were welcoming, attentive and caring. On a daily basis, they checked in on us to see if there was anything we needed. This was true Southern Hospitality. We appreciated the welcome basket and enjoyed getting to know the owners. We would love to come back! Clean and well-cared for home.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

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

Relaxing on the Lake

If you're looking for a place to unplug, this is the perfect place. It's quiet, cozy and beautiful! Lavette and Joe welcome you like family and have a very special place in our hearts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, quaint waterfront cottage! Hosts, Joe and Lavette, are so friendly, helpful and available for questions. The cottage was exceptionally clean and well organized. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Amazing!!!

Lavette and Joe are such wonderful people. Down to earth and so much fun to hang out with. We learned alot about the area that we plan on retiring to. They had an immaculate cottage that had everything you could possibly need. The property is a little slice of heaven with beautiful sunsets. Mornings were so amazing having coffee on the deck and just watching birds and squirrels before our day started. Can’t forget their two beautiful Aussie dogs. Highly recommend staying here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

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

Driftwood cottage was great

Our hosts LaVette and Joe are the nicest people. They made our stay most enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B., San Antonio TX

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

Could Not Have Been Better

The house was perfectly set up for us, with a beautiful view of Tellico Lake to awaken to each morning. The house contained everything we needed for our stay. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating (nearly every time we saw them, we were asked if there was anything we needed). We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie B.

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

5 star views and hosts

We had an amazing time here.😊 Perfect size space for 2, and everything you need. We appreciated the welcome baskets when we arrived. The space is very clean and comfortable. The property is absolutely beautiful, with the view of the lake. It is so relaxing and peaceful that we felt no need to leave until time to check out. Lavettte and Joe are outstanding hosts that go above and beyond to make your stay perfect. We will definitely be returning soon! 5 ⭐ stars!! If you're looking, look no further!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Excellent stay !

My husband Josh and I stayed at this lovely little cottage. It was so clean. The views were breathtaking. The owners were so friendly and helpful. There isn't a single bad thing that we could say about this place. We will be visiting again in the future and we recommend this little gem to anyone who may be looking for an exceptional place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Beautiful get-away

This property was delightful. Cottage was cozy and spotlessly clean. Our hosts provided us with several care baskets of goodies, a lovely surprise. We were out and about busy each day, but spent each morning and evening on the swing overlooking the lake - so peaceful. Lavette and Joe were wonderful hosts, we even spent a few hours getting to know them over beer one afternoon. We will certainly return and look forward to visiting with our new friends again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Oneonta, NY

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

Piece of paradise

Lavette and Joe’s Driftwood Cottage is amazing. We would give it a 10 star if we could. Their cabin is cozy. clean and inviting. It has every amenity you could want. The property and lake are spectacular. Lavette and Joe couldn’t have been any friendlier or more accommodating. We have friends for life and will be coming back for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

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

Paradise

Could not have been any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Peaceful space

We loved everything about Lavette and Joe’s Driftwood Cottage. We checked in early as we had a wedding that pm. The cottage is immaculate, super organized and felt like home. The setting on the lake, watching the birds was so very peaceful. Lavette & Joe were so nice and helpful with suggestions and advice. We had fun with their dogs, Teeter and Huck. They even had snacks in place for us, We enjoyed the kayaks but the weather through a monkey wrench in our plans. Our only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer. We will be back!!! Deb & Phil
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lavette Pike

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I have lived here in Vonore all my life and a 3rd generation on this property. I enjoy doing restoration projects and gardening. Joe and I enjoy getting away to out favorite PCB beach get away going off shore or inlet fishing, we enjoy turkey hunting in the spring and camping. Sitting by the fire in the afternoon and something on the smoker is a favorite of ours.

Why they chose this property

Sitting by a fire with a cup of coffee and watching the eagles and ospreys in the morning and afternoon. Walking less than a 100 yards to the water with a rod and reel for some fishing, or sitting reading your favorite book. Put your kayak in and take a trip around the bend to see deer and turkeys on the banks of the lake. Fishing here is really good, from crappie to bass and even night fishing for catfish.

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