Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown
House in Chattanooga, TN
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
A Perfect Getaway on the Water with Beautiful Gorge Views! Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs!
Unbelievable location right on the Tennessee River in the heart of the Gorge. This property features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen and large spacious bedrooms with plenty of room to sleep everyone. Enjoy views of Raccoon Mountain and the River gorge from the living room, kitchen and sun room or step out onto the massive covered porch to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.
We have 3 Bedrooms with the following setup:
Bedroom #1: King Size bed
Bedroom #2: Queen Size bed
Bedroom #3: 2 Sets of Full over Full bunks (that is 4 full size beds total)
Rec Room: 2 full size sleeper/convertible sofas.
Walk down to the water and experience the river for all it has to offer with swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing paddling, and fishing or bring your boat and take advantage of the fully covered boat dock and slip. If staying on land is more your style you can hang out and play some games in the large, flat backyard or go and check out some of the nearby hiking and climbing. The Pot Point Nature Trail is just 1 mile down the road or head back towards town about 3.5 miles and take a hike up Middle Creek.
Make sure to visit downtown which is only 11 miles from the house and features the Chattanooga Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Lookouts, Historic Bluff View Art District, Hunter Art Museum and numerous excellent restaurants. If you are lucky you might catch one Chattanooga’s many festivals or events which are a weekly occurrence most of the spring, summer and fall. Just a little past downtown on Lookout Mountain you will find Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway.
If you're looking for a getaway that feels like you are miles away from anything, but actually only a few miles from everything, then the River Bunker House is just for you!
The place is all yours, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions or issues.
RENTAL RULES
1. Smoking is NOT allowed.
2. People other than those in the Guest rental party set forth above may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
3. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests, rental party and any others they invite are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and its amenities.
4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order.
5. Only use appliances for their intended uses.
6. PETS are not permitted at this property.
7. Parking: Parking is limited to 6 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
8. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the units.
9. Water and Septic: The property is on a well and septic systems. The mineral content in the water is high. During a drought, the well water may have an odor. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of up to $300.00.
10. The Guests shall dispose of all waste material generated during the rental period in a lawful manner and put the trash in the bins located outside of garage. Guest is cautioned not to leave trash outside of bins for long periods of time because it attracts animals.
11. The Guest shall pay for any damage done to the premises over and above normal wear and tear.
12. Guests agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred by Homeowner enforcing this agreement.
13. There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather conditions.
14. There shall be no refunds of rents because of shortened stays or ruined expectations due to work and family emergencies or other commitments.
15. It is guests responsibility to learn about safety precautions, warning signs of water conditions, and safety procedures concerning swimming in or being around the river. Guest agrees to have a responsible adult supervising minors while they swim or play in/around the river. Tenant is hereby notified that the river can be dangerous and tenant accepts fully the risks involved with it.
16. This is a free flowing river and as such we cannot control what drifts into the swimming areas and river bottoms. Shoes should be worn at all times while in the water to avoid injuries.
17. Any watercaft including kayaks, standup paddleboards, floats, motorized watercraft, etc shall be used in a safe manner with life jackets worn at all times. Tenant accepts fully all risks involved with using such items.
18. The property has a fire extinguisher installed near the kitchen area. The fire extinguisher was fully charged at last inspection. It is the duty of the tenant to inform management immediately should the fire extinguisher become less than fully charged. Tenant agrees to use the fire extinguisher only for true emergencies.
19. The property has smoke alarms installed and they are believed to function properly at the time of rental. Guest will notify management without delay if a fire alarm “chirps” or has a low battery condition.
20. Guest shall see to their own security while in the property by locking doors, windows, garage doors, gates etc. when it’s prudent to do so.
21. Valuable items left behind by tenant will be held for the guest and every reasonable effort will be made to contact the guest for return. If items are not claimed for longer than 1 month they shall become the property of the Homeowner. The Homeowner shall not be held liable for condition of said items.
22. High speed wireless internet is provided as a convenience only and is not integral to the agreement. No refund of rents shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems, lack of knowledge of use, or personal preferences with regard to internet service.
Unbelievable location right on the Tennessee River in the heart of the Gorge. This property features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living room and kitchen and large spacious bedrooms with plenty of room to sleep everyone. Enjoy views of Raccoon Mountain and the River gorge from the living room, kitchen and sun room or step out onto the massive covered porch to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets.
We have 3 Bedrooms with the following setup:
Bedroom #1: King Size bed
Bedroom #2: Queen Size bed
Bedroom #3: 2 Sets of Full over Full bunks (that is 4 full size beds total)
Rec Room: 2 full size sleeper/convertible sofas.
Walk down to the water and experience the river for all it has to offer with swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing paddling, and fishing or bring your boat and take advantage of the fully covered boat dock and slip. If staying on land is more your style you can hang out and play some games in the large, flat backyard or go and check out some of the nearby hiking and climbing. The Pot Point Nature Trail is just 1 mile down the road or head back towards town about 3.5 miles and take a hike up Middle Creek.
Make sure to visit downtown which is only 11 miles from the house and features the Chattanooga Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Lookouts, Historic Bluff View Art District, Hunter Art Museum and numerous excellent restaurants. If you are lucky you might catch one Chattanooga’s many festivals or events which are a weekly occurrence most of the spring, summer and fall. Just a little past downtown on Lookout Mountain you will find Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway.
If you're looking for a getaway that feels like you are miles away from anything, but actually only a few miles from everything, then the River Bunker House is just for you!
The place is all yours, but feel free to reach out if you have any questions or issues.
RENTAL RULES
1. Smoking is NOT allowed.
2. People other than those in the Guest rental party set forth above may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person in the property is the sole responsibility of Guest.
3. The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests, rental party and any others they invite are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and its amenities.
4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order.
5. Only use appliances for their intended uses.
6. PETS are not permitted at this property.
7. Parking: Parking is limited to 6 vehicle(s). Vehicles are to be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on the road is not permitted. Any illegally parked cars are subject to towing; applicable fines/towing fees are the sole responsibility of the vehicle owner.
8. Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be taken from the units.
9. Water and Septic: The property is on a well and septic systems. The mineral content in the water is high. During a drought, the well water may have an odor. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you could be charged damages of up to $300.00.
10. The Guests shall dispose of all waste material generated during the rental period in a lawful manner and put the trash in the bins located outside of garage. Guest is cautioned not to leave trash outside of bins for long periods of time because it attracts animals.
11. The Guest shall pay for any damage done to the premises over and above normal wear and tear.
12. Guests agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred by Homeowner enforcing this agreement.
13. There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather conditions.
14. There shall be no refunds of rents because of shortened stays or ruined expectations due to work and family emergencies or other commitments.
15. It is guests responsibility to learn about safety precautions, warning signs of water conditions, and safety procedures concerning swimming in or being around the river. Guest agrees to have a responsible adult supervising minors while they swim or play in/around the river. Tenant is hereby notified that the river can be dangerous and tenant accepts fully the risks involved with it.
16. This is a free flowing river and as such we cannot control what drifts into the swimming areas and river bottoms. Shoes should be worn at all times while in the water to avoid injuries.
17. Any watercaft including kayaks, standup paddleboards, floats, motorized watercraft, etc shall be used in a safe manner with life jackets worn at all times. Tenant accepts fully all risks involved with using such items.
18. The property has a fire extinguisher installed near the kitchen area. The fire extinguisher was fully charged at last inspection. It is the duty of the tenant to inform management immediately should the fire extinguisher become less than fully charged. Tenant agrees to use the fire extinguisher only for true emergencies.
19. The property has smoke alarms installed and they are believed to function properly at the time of rental. Guest will notify management without delay if a fire alarm “chirps” or has a low battery condition.
20. Guest shall see to their own security while in the property by locking doors, windows, garage doors, gates etc. when it’s prudent to do so.
21. Valuable items left behind by tenant will be held for the guest and every reasonable effort will be made to contact the guest for return. If items are not claimed for longer than 1 month they shall become the property of the Homeowner. The Homeowner shall not be held liable for condition of said items.
22. High speed wireless internet is provided as a convenience only and is not integral to the agreement. No refund of rents shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems, lack of knowledge of use, or personal preferences with regard to internet service.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.0
The location in relation to Chat and being right on the river is amazing! It’s so beautiful and peaceful.
There were a couple of dead roaches laying around.
The layout of the house is awkward in that the entrance is on the second floor, up stairs, but you can’t get to the river or yard from the ground floor, you have to go up Stairs and then down again. So there are a lot of stairs. And the inside is a little dark and outdated. But it’s a wonderful place nonetheless!
We put our jet skis in at the boat ramp a couple miles up river. The road to the place is extremely narrow and curvy so carrying a trailer can be tough.
Would stay here again!!
5.0
views of river were great! enjoyed coffee on porch. children enjoyed paddle boards and I (grandmother) enjoyed them paddling me around. A+ place
4.0
Overall we enjoyed this property! The backyard space, porches and use of kayaks/paddleboards were the highlights. Close to hikes and not far from the city. Kitchen was well-appointed. My BIL planned to sleep on the futon but when we got there it did not look comfortable enough so he shared the bunk room with another family. The king bedroom smelled a little musty and there was a fair amount of dust in the corners and on top of some surfaces throughout the house. There were a couple dead cockroaches on the property but we were honestly surprised that there weren’t more bugs since the house was pretty surrounded by nature. Some pretty sunsets! Nice place to stay as long as your expectation isn’t for it to be immaculate or recently updated.
5.0
5 of us adult siblings/inlaws (2 couples & 1 single) recently stayed here for a week. The gorge view from the back deck was utterly beautiful & peaceful, serenaded by a symphony of diverse birdsong all day long. And the deck itself was brilliantly designed, its clever roof allowing light and airflow, and yet keeping one dry even during significant rainfall. The only thing missing was an outdoor outlet, to plug in a fan on a breezeless, warm afternoon.
We rented a pontoon from the wonderful folks @ the downtown Erwin Marine, and it took only 37 mins (@ 25 mph) to get it back to the house - a pleasant, pretty trip along the river.
The house itself was spotlessly clean, and well supplied with towels and linens. The kitchen was fairly well stocked with most of the necessary cooking tools, pans, and pots. Plenty of plates, silverware, coffee cups, and glassware.
The single adult slept in the LL bunk room. Not ideal for an adult (crinkly plastic mattress cover under the sheets, low headroom, and no place to sit to put on socks or shoes - and dark as tar at night), but it was fine for 1 week...after we got some plug-in LED nightlights lol. The LL bath is very pretty, but could use a couple towel rods for damp towels - there are only 2 hooks.
We all enjoyed our stay here, and had a relaxing, peaceful, fun time.
5.0
Pictures don't do justice to this property. It's right on the water with a spectacular view of the forested mountainside across the river. The house itself is beautiful with deep wood everywhere throughout the interiors/floors. Big kitchen and great long dinner table with a comfortable living room/TV seating area. Bedrooms and bathrooms were large yet cozy. The covered deck/patio is one of the gems here as it allows a great view of the river and had good outdoor seating for a relaxing atmosphere. The private dock in the river is good and there were new kayaks and river "playthings" in good shape to use if swimming or getting out onto the river. Don't be put off by the road to get there- small lane needs to be driven carefully as all the houses along the river are built close to the water and there's not alot of space to put a road. Property owner Aaron was extremely friendly and helpful as we had to finagle our visit schedule a bit after making the reservations. He's quick to get back to you if you contact him and seemed to understand what travelers needed for the stay. Overall we could not have had a better visit here. Highly recommended to all VRBO'ers from this group of 6 adult friends.
5.0
We enjoyed the river a lot
5.0
This is a wonderful property right on the river. It was so nice and just what our family needed for a weekend away. It was clean and excellent accommodations.
5.0
Place is as described. Had such an amazing time! It was so peaceful and quiet and enjoyed the kayaking and paddle boarding. We all fished and caught some bluegill, catfish and bass. The beds were comfy and kitchen stocked with everything you may need. Also close to downtown. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
My husband, our 4 kids, and myself had a great time staying here. The river is a beautiful view here. Tons of room to spread out. And now my husband wants to remodel our bathroom based on the downstairs bathroom.
5.0
Very nice spot for a family vacation
5.0
We had a wonderful time. The house was so spacious and the view was simply amazing. We definitely loved our stay!
5.0
Family trip had a great time! Wonderful home, we did the hike that’s close by and tried fishing from doc not much luck on the doc but we had a great time relaxing in the home. Also enjoyed the dogs that dropped by! Thanks for allowing us to use your home!
5.0
My family of 6 (all girls) enjoyed our weekend getaway. The house was large enough for everyone to feel comfortable. As previously mentioned, the kitchen was well stocked and we cooked all of our meals. We were not use to driving in the mountains and there were lots of sharp curves. Which meant we didn’t leave or come back after dark lol. That was ok because we enjoyed each other and that gorgeous view of the mountain.
5.0
We enjoyed this riverfront home. The family loved sitting on the large deck, fishing from the dock and watching the barges, boats and kayaks go by. Our daughter was married at Snooper’s Rock and we had plenty of room for post ceremony celebration and brunch.
5.0
Beautiful views, plenty of room for everyone, and everyone enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board.
5.0
We had a wonderful time, there was a full house for us. It gives you room to move around, enjoy the outside yet great privacy. It's like a riverfront compound. Lots of things to do and easy to get to downtown.
4.0
Pros: large space, great view and back porch. Dog friendly. Location is close to downtown Chatanooga. Conducive to water activities and fishing.
Cons: Low water pressure, water does not get hot. Outdated bedding/uncomfortable.
4.0
We had a great time. The cabin was clean and lots of space for the kids. It was nice to be right on the river with a dock and paddle boards, rafts to use. It was a nice little family getaway.
5.0
The property as a whole fit our family of 6 and 2 dogs as well. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs and privacy.
We enjoyed the fishing and kayaking while my kids enjoyed the paddle boards.
If we make a return trip to the area we would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We enjoyed it. Great view. I do however wish the neighbor would keep his dog over at his own house.
Hope to go back one day
5.0
Stayed here with some friends. It’s on the river and close enough to Chattanooga to go for eating and site seeing. Would stay here again.
5.0
Our family enjoyed our stay at The River Bunker. Our kids caught more fish than we could count. A pair of eagles circled the mountain each afternoon. We saw some boat traffic but it was not a busy stretch of water during our stay.
The kitchen was well stocked for a rental property. We cooked every meal at home and had everything we needed. We had plenty of towels/linens and beds were comfortable.
The road on which the house sits is very narrow and curvy but not as big a deal to us as others have mentioned. Its a 10 minute, two mile drive from the home to the main highway but worth the drive when you get there. Our concern driving in for the first time was not so much about the road conditions as it was with some of the neighboring properties which seemed rough. However, mixed in among the homes where you might expect to hear dueling banjos, are nice homes that appear to be new or newly renovated. After a day or two into our stay and few trips to/from the house, we began to feel very comfortable with the surroundings.
My only complaint was with the HVAC system. The upstairs and downstairs were drastically different temperatures. The most balanced temps we could achieve was 73 upstairs and 59 downstairs. To get downstairs warmer, would make the upstairs unbearably hot. To make the upstairs comfortable, downstairs would be unbearably cold.
Otherwise it was very enjoyable.
5.0
Fantastic location to enjoy the outdoors.
5.0
Great week
5.0
Home is very beautiful and the views on a nice day that sunrise is worth everything. Highly recommend it.
5.0
We stayed here for Christmas weekend and we loved it! Great location. I was worried about the drive there, but it was fairly easy. Every time we needed to speak to the owner, he answered everything promptly. There were a few dogs who came on the property but they were really nice.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay! It was a nice getaway, nice views, and we had a great time!
5.0
Our family enjoyed this home. Plenty of room for everyone. Communication with owner was easy.
The view of the river is beautiful.
5.0
Stayed here for a work trip (travel to Chattanooga 1-2x a month) - we changed it up from doing a hotel… and it was just what we needed. Got a lot of work done on the porch- with an amazing view!! Hope to stay again!!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here. The owner was quick to answer my questions and made the whole process smooth. Everything was clearly laid out for us and made of easy for us to enjoy the backyard and river.
5.0
This home has a beautiful open floor plan that makes it easy to enjoy with family and friends! The view out the back was so gorgeous, relaxing and peaceful! Close to Chattanooga too! We would definately rent again.
2.0
Neighbor went crazy on us when we did fireworks on the 4th .
Neighbor shot a gun multiple times in our direction because of our fireworks on the 4th.
This guy is crazy !! Not a big fan of the 4/5 roaches
In the house. Inside is dated, will not rent this place again .
5.0
beautiful
peaceful and relaxing property with beautiful scenery. Perfect for our multi-family gathering
4.0
Good Times On The TN River
We had fun at the house. It was generally as advertised. The driveway is steep and leaving the driveway was a bit harrowing with cars zooming down the narrow road. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.0
The views!!’
It was super spacious and accommodating. We did a lot fishing and caught tons of catfish. The access to the water wasn’t great and not really a great swimming spot for kids which was disappointing but we made the best of it we brought a water mat. Tons of hiking and things to do around there . We did have about 4 different dogs come to the property a lot they were all nice but our kids were terrified. Overall it was an amazing stay
5.0
Fabulously relaxing
Wonderful relaxing retreat! Our family basked in the sun, refreshed in the shade, kayaked, played and had an overall blast! It was perfect! Be prepared as disposable supplies (trashbags & soap) are sparse in the home but all essentials are there. We cooked and ate in every meal...wonderful grill & a fire-pit (no wood though so prepare). Lots of wildlife and beautiful serene setting!
5.0
Great Spot on the River
The house was clean, laid out well, fully stocked and a view that does not disappoint. Big yard and easy access to the river. We appreciated the beach towels and paper products that were provided. (I hate when you get only one roll of toilet paper for your stay! The owners provided plenty of TP,
Kleenex and paper towels.). Great responsive owner. Easy drive into downtown Chattanooga (less
then 20 min) We really loved everything about our stay here.
4.0
River house
We enjoyed this property. Guys went fishing. We drove to dow town for the day then mostly hung out at house. Only problem was a very cranky next door neighbor.
5.0
Great Stay!!!
We had a wonderful time with family. The view of the water and river were wonderful. It was a short trip into Chatanooga but we mostly stayed in and cooked. We made a bonfire and roasted marshmallows. My grandkids had a ball. It rained the whole time and the ground was muddy but we had fun playing outside too. The house is very spacious and there is plenty of room to get together. My only complaint is I could have used a casserole dish as I cooked most of the meals. The can opener didn"t work so we bought the kitchen a new one. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean and nice.
We LOVED our stay.
5.0
Beautiful VIEW
The scenery was very beautiful overlooking the Tennessee River!! The homeowner was very helpful with recommendations for activities and dining areas around town.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chattanooga?
The average price for a rental in Chattanooga is R 2,562 per night. This rental is R 4,221 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Perfect Getaway on the Water Beautiful Gorge Views Complimentary Kayaks & SUPs 11 miles to Downtown?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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