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Updated Cabin & Large Dock - Hiwassee Highlife

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HUGE living room perfect for families and entertaining
Bedroom with double bed
Dining room table
Finished kitchen
Screened-in and covered back patio
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Decatur, Tennessee
  • Popular LocationHiwassee Wildlife Refuge11 min drive
  • Popular LocationRobert Garren Gallery of Russian Art15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLee University33 min drive
  • AirportChattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)54 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Updated Cabin & Large Dock - Hiwassee Highlife

Summary:
Welcome to our fantastic waterfront Hiwassee River property with water access, and dock! Enjoy a four-bedroom, three-bath home complete with a dock and cabana down by the river. An open floor plan on the main level makes for easy access to the screened in porch at the back of the home overlooking the Hiwassee River. With plenty of room inside and out, we know you, your family, and friends will enjoy slowing down and making memories in our home! We hope to host you.

The Space:
****NOTE: The hot tub at the home is undergoing maintenance and is not available for guest use.****

Sitting right on the beautiful Hiwassee River, the lovely scenery is the first thing to take. With views of the river, rolling hills, and mature trees surrounding our home, it is TN nature at its finest. Our multi-level home offers multiple southern-style porches, allowing guests to spend ample time outside. The main level offers open concept living. Enjoy relaxing in the cozy living room with a love seat, sofa, and flat-screen TV complete with Roku. The eat-in kitchen offers doors leading directly to the beautiful screened-in porch. It is sure to be a favorite spot during your stay! The lower level of the home has a cozy den, a full bathroom, and bedroom #1 with two full beds. The main level of the house also contains a full bathroom and bedroom #2 with a queen-size bed. There is a steeper set of stairs (this could be challenging for elderly folks or anyone with mobility issues) leading to the upper level, which has a jack n jill bathroom shared between bedroom #3 with a king-size bed and bedroom #4 with two twins over full bunk beds.
Complete with its dock and cabana down at the river, our home will surely have you living the Hiwassee Highlife!

We love our dock, but it does require going up and down a large flight of stairs to gain access. Please make sure you are comfortable with stairs if you would like to use the dock!

A boat ramp is one mile away, perfect for larger boats. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions! We look forward to hosting you!

***Our home has satellite internet and can be spotty.***

***Please note: our home is on a slough. There is little to no water for dock use from mid October-May. Water levels begin rising in April and decreasing in October.***

Guest Access:
The house has a digital combo lock pad. We will provide you with the code upon check-in.

Getting Around:
We recommend driving and offer parking for our guests! Our driveway will comfortably hold 4 cars.

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.

If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
We want to provide our guests with maximum privacy and flexibility, so we have check-in and check-out automated. We will call and touch base on the phone, and we can always have someone come and help if you need it, but otherwise, we will leave you and your friends and family to spend time together.

Property manager

Patriot Family Homes

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
"(1) MINIMUM AGE: You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. (2) NO SMOKING: If our cleaning crew reports any signs of smoking ci...

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 first aid kit

About the area

Decatur

Located in Decatur, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge and Hiwassee Rive, while Robert Garren Gallery of Russian Art and Create & Celebrate Studio are cultural highlights. Tinsley Park and Tri-State Exhibition Center are also worth visiting.
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Decatur, Tennessee

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive
  • Robert Garren Gallery of Russian Art - 15 min drive
  • Bradley Square Mall - 30 min drive
  • Cleveland State Community College - 32 min drive
  • Lee University - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Pointe Bar & Grill - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Delks Family Kafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Docs Pizza Stations - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Spiced Right BBQ - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Cabin & Large Dock - Hiwassee Highlife pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated Cabin & Large Dock - Hiwassee Highlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Cabin & Large Dock - Hiwassee Highlife?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Cabin & Large Dock - Hiwassee Highlife located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hiwassee Rive and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge and Chickamauga Lake. Tennessee River and Robert Garren Gallery of Russian Art are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Torrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tennessee Getaway
Property was in a great location and the house was well maintained. We enjoyed the dock and screened it porch immensely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Karie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Nice Enough but not really a lake property
Family trip to visit one family member. Home is nice enough and it was clean, but all of the beds are HORRIBLE. The family member we came to visit left after 2 days, due to the beds in the bunk room. My father and mother had to switch from the master king, due the bed. Screen porch, which is a very popular location to be, definitely needed some TLC. Fans in poor condition and really needed a good hose down, and could use a few more chairs. Front porch has a nice sitting area to enjoy but steps and porch itself needs some work. The dock area was pretty much unusable as their are no furniture/chairs to use. No lake toys to enjoy and the slough that the home is on, ( the very back point), was not enticing at all. Definitely need a boat to enjoy the lake at all and not even sure water was deep enough for about. Communication was fairly prompt but very confusing emails and texts. Seems this property is owned by a company and managed by another company.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin
This cabin was just was we needed to hang out together as a family while we got ready for my nieces wedding! Plenty of room and never over crowded. Perfect place!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Photo iID
Checkin was annoying that they kept requesting a copy of my photo ID and then telling me it was the wrong ID. Why you need my photo I already paid????? Once we got there it was great 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Great stay plenty of room in house
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

lou& john l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JOHN
Communication with the property managers was exceptional. The pictures fairly depicted the property. The house was located in a super quiet and peaceful area. One drawback was the internet speed, it was slow but given the location I think that kind of goes with the turf of living in a clearly natural setting. I was between four and five stars on this unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful getaway
Loved this property and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to have a quiet getaway. Great accommodations and great communication with the host. I would recommend bringing groceries and making sure you plan to cook at the property, as access to restaurants and delivery services is limited. Great time with the family and again, would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Pittsboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family gathering
The house was perfect for our family to gather for a memorial service for a family member.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accurate
Nice lake property to get. Away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house weekend
The property was clean, the hosts were easy to communicate with, and overall a nice weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

eva F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Enjoyable family vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Diedre L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not bad
Our stay was okay. Checking in was easy however as soon as we arrived we realized the photos made it look better than it actually was. The lake was completely dried up so any hopes we had of fishing were out the window. They charge for dog poop in the yard but all of the neighbors let their dogs run loose so there were droppings everywhere by the time we arrived. The house was cleaned but not well, everything in the kitchen was greasy and their were piles of dog hair behind the couches. The beds were immensely uncomfortable since the mattresses had indents in them. Lastly the most disappointing part was it was advertised as close to Chattanooga but it's still an hour drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house in a good location.
We enjoyed our stay and everything was as listed. The only thing I was concerned about was the contract and waivers seemed to be a little overboard. There were a lot of rules that had fines or other charges if we did something wrong based on all the rules. We always try to leave a property as we found it, clean & tidy, but I was a little concerned that we might accidentally break one of their rules.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Latoshia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Peaceful
The space was large enough to accommodate our extended family. The room with the 2 sets of bunk beds was perfect for all of the kids to be together. Overall it was the perfect space for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

patty w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving
This is a beautiful place to stay. Very peaceful. Home is outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Listing just as shown and advertised. Beautiful location. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kaley M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
It was an amazing stay, everything was as described, the only things I would change is; internet strength lol and there were a lot of spider webs and dust on all furniture outside, so we didn't get to enjoy it as much, but it was still gorgeous, and we would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great customer service
Everything was great with our experience! Very responsive to our questions and requests. Even went above and beyond to get the hot tub fixed before we arrived. Thanks much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa C., Sugar Grove WV 26815

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousins Weekend 2022
Cousins Weekend 2022
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property. We enjoyed the screened in porch perhaps the most. And the hot tub.
Overall a great stay! It was a rather long walk to the river but it was still beautiful! Would be great to see the water from the house- just a suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We loved staying. The home is beautiful and we enjoyed the quite. The home was cleaned inside although the outside had lots of cob webs we couldn't sit on the front porch but enjoyed the screened in porch in the back. The owns were very sweet and checked in on us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for spending time with friends.
The house, while 30 min from and stores was perfect for us. We rented this place for a long weekend to catch up with a friend and her children. We were traveling from WA state and she came up from Georgia. The 4 boys ages 8-11 played in the basement and outside on the dock and stairs. The river was low this time of year so they played along the shore climbing the steep bank and testing their outdoorsman skills. Several trips up and down the stairs to the dock was a good workout for us all. The stairs are sturdy and in good repair. The kitchen had everything we needed and there was plenty of dishes and seating for everyone. We put all 4 boys in the bunkbed room upstairs for the sake of equality. We adults used the other room with a king bed on the top floor and the queen room on the middle and main floor. We left the bedroom in the basement with 2 queen beds empty only because the boys would have fought over who got it. They did play in the basement and kept most of their noise down there. The hot tub was nice and the lid was easy to open and replace. The screen didn’t show anything on the display but there was a separate thermometer. Also you can just stick your hand in the water to see how warm it is. Other than the display everything else seemed to work. The foosball table was a basic one. It had air hockey and pool options as well but it is a pretty small table. It looked relatively new but already had one broken part. It is still entertaining and fun for young kids though. Oh! The screen porch was perfect! Right off the kitchen with its own stairs down. Overall this was a good place to spend time with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

MINDY E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Accommodating for a large or small group - does not comfortably sleep 16 as noted unless you double up in full / double beds. You’ll get in a good aerobic workout heading down to the dock but it’s well worth it! Serene and peaceful lake living!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

J F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Country Home
This property was just what my family needed to get away. It was cute & cozy & had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

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