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Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway.

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Birchwood, TN
  • Place, Chickamauga Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tennessee Aquarium
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Birchwood

When you stay at this vacation home in Birchwood, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Chickamauga Lake and Tennessee River. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Cherokee Removal Memorial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Chickamauga Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grasshopper Creek Recreation Area - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hamilton Place Mall - 52 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 59 min drive - 47.2 miles
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District - 61 min drive - 47.1 miles

Getting around

  • Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Spiced Right BBQ - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Midway Grocery - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway.

Rustic home nestled in the tree tops overlooking the Tennessee River. Year-round water is perfect for fishermen to enjoy freshwater fishing. The outdoor living spaces include a dock on the river, a pavilion that overlooks the river, a screened porch outside the ground level, & a wrap-around deck outside the den and master bedroom. The back of home faces the river & the sunset view is breathtaking. Property sits at Buoy Mile Marker 495 on the Tennessee River with easy access to the Grasshopper Creek boat ramp.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Please leave beds unmade.
Please leave dirty towels & washcloths in the bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Property Registration Number STVR-23-44

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was roomy and comfortable. The lake view was beautiful. Stocked well and welcome basket was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an incredible experience. We have done multiple VRBOs over the years but this has been our favorite home so far. The home itself is beautiful with so much space. We had a total of 10 in our party and there was space for everyone including our toddler granddaughter. The property itself is beautiful. The morning views over the lake from the dock or the back porch is magnificent. There are a lot of steps to get back and forth from the dock but they are well built and not overwhelming. Our host, Bev, was incredibly responsive to any questions that we had. She left the Christmas decor up and made our holiday even more special. We also received an incredible gift basket that shared about the history and culture of the area. Thank you so much for an incredible experience that we will remember for years to come!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have stayed at this location multiple times and it is always very nice. Love the "welcome" basket.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious, easy check-in and check out, good communication, an unexpected surprise basket of gifts upon arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and welcoming, this “retreat” was perfect for our family’s time near Dayton. The plentiful deck areas made for pleasant outdoor time. The kitchen had most of what one needs to prepare meals and all appliances worked properly. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful Home and property would definitely consider going back and recommend to any of my family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris.Stacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience! House was wonderful! Hope to book again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place.great gift basket.only ding is the roads getting there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was amazing the pictures do it no justice because there was so many different features to this place. A real hidden gem! Enjoyed fishing from the dock caught some baby bass and a blue catfish…..all of which we returned for the next guests so good luck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. Lovely cozy home. Great hosts and well appointed. Recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darren K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a good experience at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Misty Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views, easygoing atmosphere, great location. My family and I had an great time and my parents already booked their next stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had the best time, we can’t wait to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This was our second time here. Once again we had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gigi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise found!!!

We hosted a family reunion! It was everything we hoped for! Kids loved the lake, boating and fishing! The accommodations were perfect! There was more than enough space for our large group cookouts, gathering on the decks to watch the sunsets, and storytelling in the living room space. Beverly is a great host! Communication A!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! It was our second reunion there and would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing!!!

We really enjoyed our time here and the listing is accurate. The gift basket was amazing and we really enjoyed the information about the items being Tennessee made. Communication with the host was excellent. The only "problems" we had were minor and did not affect our overall stay. The vent fan in the upstairs bathroom kept tripping the breaker and the only way we could get the oven to turn off was to flip the breaker. A suggestion would be to add a chair to the large upstairs bedroom, with the bed being so high (although very comfy!) it was difficult to put my shoes on. I know, not a huge deal - just a suggestion as someone older might not feel secure coming down the hardwood steps in socks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO Yet

the location and the property itself were excellent. The host went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. We are already planning another trip in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Going back

Everything was perfect, couldn't ask for more, already have dates picked out for next year, huge thanks to the owner
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

Love this place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous views

We stayed here for a long weekend to attend a family wedding at Howe Farms. Upon check in, we found an amazing welcome basket that both the adults and kids enthusiastically enjoyed! We actually had really nice weather for March and the older teens were able to take the 2 kayaks out and paddled across the river and back! There are a lot of steps down to the dock and river, but it was fun to enjoy the deck and all its space. The sunsets were beautiful along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen O.

After Christmas reprieve

Great location on the lake! I was really too cold to enjoy the outdoor amenities. We will plan to go back in the summer. The house was a little dated, some of the fixtures needed repair. I really appreciated the Christmas decorations.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birchwood. Christmas!

We had an amazing Christmas here! The view, the accommodations, gift basket, and incredible Christmas tree and decor was magical!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Thanksgiving

I would highly recommend this VRBO. Location was beautiful and property was so clean and fully stocked. The gift basket was an unexpected surprise and so appreciated. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024