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Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River

Lakefront holiday home in Cookson with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River (Cookson)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River (Cookson)
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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River (Cookson)
Nestled among trees, Anchor Away offers a secluded retreat near Lake Tenkiller. Unwind in this 5-bedroom bungalow with an open kitchen concept and brand new appliances, perfect for an upscale getaway. Explore the nearby Carlisle Cove boat ramp or enjoy quality time with friends and family within walking distance of public access on Lake Tenkiller.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16187 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River

Come ANCHOR AWAY at this secluded cabin in the woods by Lake Tenkiller. Located on over 2 acre lot surrounded by trees. Less than one mile from Carlisle Cove boat ramp. This small 5 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow sleeps 16 of your favorite people. Fully remodeled home with open kitchen concept and brand new appliances make for an upscale get away. Come 'Anchor Away' at this popular Lake Tenkiller spot. Over a hour away from Tulsa, 30min drive to floating Illinois River, and less than 1 mile to public access on Lake Tenkiller.
* Please note this is a cabin in the woods by a lake, there will be bugs present. We have the home professionally treated monthly, use bug repellant exterior lights, replace Zeevos between every guest, and leave a bottle of Cutter for guest use.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,016 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

Must SIGN rental agreement
No Smoking, No Pets, No Events
Security Deposit Required Up to $500

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Anchor Away Tenkiller Getaway
Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller Getaway! Cookson
Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller Getaway! Private vacation home
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About the area

Map
Cookson, OK

What's nearby

  • Tenkiller Ferry Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cherokee Casino Tahlequah - 20 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Tenkiller State Park - 20 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Cherokee National Capitol - 24 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Northeastern State University - 24 min drive - 34.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Red - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Princess Drive-in - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nancy’s Homemade Pies & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hungry House Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Piddles - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tenkiller Ferry Lake and Carlisle Cove Public Use Area. Standing Rock Landing Public Use Area and Carlisle Inlet Public Use Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Anchor Away! Lake Tenkiller/Tahlequah/Illinois River Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clint E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh Y.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed the stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Guys Fishing Trip

Anchors Away remains a great property for our annual guys fishing trip. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

fishing trip

the ping pong table was a hit!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great! It was clean! Only complaint is the bugs. It’s Oklahoma in the summer I get it. They were on steroids even keeping g the lights off lol
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Fishing/Golf Trip

Great property to host us for a guys fishing/golf trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

Girls trip

Delightful stay! Great communication. Weather was great so we enjoyed the fire pit and walks to the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby m.

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

Very nice stay

Everything was great. Thanks for the great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Perfect for us.

All went very well. Good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great getaway weekend

Plenty of space to visit with friends and family. Furnished with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rena W.

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

Wonderful

Perfect for our family. The rooms were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Fun lake weekend

This was our 2nd time to stay at Anchor Away. The boat ramp is super close and there is plenty of room to spread out. Also, having 2 refrigerators is super helpful with a crowd!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Fabulous Extended Family Spot

Our extended family got together for a few days. There as ample room for us all. We would all stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah F.

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

Absolutely great!

Beautiful home! Property manager was extremely helpful and a great overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cornelia I.

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

Affordable and large location very near the water!

The house was large enough for my family of 14 and affordable. It had what we needed and the home owner was very available. She delt with issues that came up extremely well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Phoenix

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

Great place to stay

The house was perfect for our group of 6 guys. We were there fishing a kayak fishing tournament. There was plenty of parking and the house had everything we needed. The ping-pong table was a huge bonus. The hosts were very accommodating and quick to respond to any inquiries.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

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

Excellent Property!!

We had three families of four for the weekend and we were all comfortable with our own space. We enjoyed having two refrigerators! There was ample parking for our vehicles and boat trailer. Cookson Bend Marina is only about a 10 minute drive away. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelia R.

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

Family Pictures

We needed a place to meet up and spend the day with our grown children and grandchildren who were coming in from others states and towns. This house worked great for us! The older kids loved the game room and the large front yard, the 3 babies and 3 toddlers had plenty of bedrooms for power naps. A very nice kitchen and the 2 refrigerators were appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff B.

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

Clean and Comfortable

Great beds, very clean place. Property feels private. Only downside is the dozens of little flies that come inside when you open the front door if you have ANY Lights on inside at all. Even in late November, this was a very real problem, with no apparent solution except to just stay inside. If the fire pit is not your thing, just stay inside, I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Tenkiller Trip

Good property for our guys fishing/golf trip. Only drawback was the 2nd shower (not in the master bedroom). It was small and with the water coming from overhead it made it a little difficult to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Francie L.

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

Our family getaway

We have stayed at this property now for two years. Its nice just not safe for elders the walkway is very treterious. The frige will not shut all the way due to the rubber gasket in the door not on the door. We lost some food due to it getting warm. We booked a new property for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene I.

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

Beautiful property for a family gathering

We enjoyed our time at the cabin . We had family from 4 different states meet up there and there was plenty of room for us all. The only complaint we had, was the amount of rules we had to follow. We were really enjoying each other’s company in the front around the fire but we had to shut it down early to comply with the rules. Also, the walk way into the home is Kind of dangerous hauling luggage and needed supplies while you are staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

John D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didappointed

Junkie neighborhood. Rednecks at boat launch. Not enough room to park boat trailer. Narrow gate entrance. Cracks in ceiling. Toilet seat broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Perfect for a crowd!!!

We enjoyed our stay at Anchor Away! This is a great location for a crowd! Plenty of beds! The ping pong table in a separate enclosed room was perfect for entertainment. Having two refrigerators was ingenious when having 12 people. Soap was included for washing hands. I have not experienced that before in VRBO's (no matter the cost). The owner was available to respond to my questions immediatley. The only thing I would change would be more dish towels (2avaialbel) in the kitchen, a drying mat for all the hand washing of pots that you have to do for a crowd, and a larger trash bin as we felt like we were constantly emptying the trash when it wasn't completely full. Those are very minor and wouldn't keep me away! We made memories! And in the end, that's what counts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rayda H.

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

Good family time!

It was good. My only suggestion is more seating. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022