When you a 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.
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
Crossroads Cafe - 20 min drive
Midway Grocery - 45 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
Reviews
Perfect Fishermen’s Retreat on the Tennessee River or a Relaxing Family Getaway. Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 178 reviews
10 - Excellent
165
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 178 reviews
8 - Good
11
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jolene P.
Oct 27, 2025
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!
Jolene P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brandon B.
Oct 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful Home and property would definitely consider going back and recommend to any of my family and friends
Brandon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris.Stacie W.
Oct 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place..
Chris.Stacie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terry B.
Sep 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience! House was wonderful! Hope to book again next year!
Terry B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danny R.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place.great gift basket.only ding is the roads getting there.
Danny R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B.
Aug 30, 2025
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!
Ashley B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joshua R.
Aug 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time. Lovely cozy home. Great hosts and well appointed. Recommend
Joshua R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Darren K.
Aug 13, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a good experience at all.
Darren K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Misty Q.
Jul 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views, easygoing atmosphere, great location. My family and I had an great time and my parents already booked their next stay.
Misty Q.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had the best time, we can’t wait to rent it again.
Jessica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mandy E.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was our second time here. Once again we had a great time
Mandy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gigi L.
Jun 9, 2025
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!!!
Gigi L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Tamara E.
May 27, 2025
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.
Tamara E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Colt H.
May 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Colt H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raymond Y.
Apr 21, 2025
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.
Raymond Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg W.
Apr 13, 2025
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
Greg W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
brett p.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
Love this place
brett p.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
SUZANNE G.
Mar 29, 2025
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.
SUZANNE G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Karen O.
Jan 24, 2025
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.
Karen O.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli L.
Dec 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birchwood. Christmas!
We had an amazing Christmas here! The view, the accommodations, gift basket, and incredible Christmas tree and decor was magical!
Kelli L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Valerie N.
Dec 1, 2024
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!
Valerie N.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gigi L.
Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman’s Retreat was a TREAT!!!!!
We hosted an early Thanksgiving family reunion. It was a perfect place…the parking ample, amenities excellent, kitchen fully equipped, beds cozy, fireplace warm and inviting, wonderful welcome basket, and the host was quick to answer our few texts. We plan to return to this spacious home!!!!
Gigi L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Holly L.
Nov 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
This place is wonderful
This is a great place for multiple family members or friends to stay at. Owners are very responsive with any concerns. I highly recommend it and did recommend to my extended family.
Holly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
SHELBY, SUMMERVILLE
Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Amenities
Very Homey, relaxing and perfect for a large family. Location is perfect. Gift basket was not expected, but so appreciated.
SHELBY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
LAURENCE S.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lodging for family who came to daughter's wedding
Gorgeous view of the Tennessee river from the spacious porches and decks. It was a clean and well-supplied home that met our needs very well. The spaces were comfortable and tastefully decorated. We appreciated that it was uncluttered and had modern appliances. It was a bit of a drive over some narrow roads to go for groceries but the view and peacefulness made it worth it.