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PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9, July5-9, August

Mountain views and starry skies create the backdrop for this peaceful retreat where families can spread out and reconnect with nature

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The Lodge of McLemore's Cove, surrounded by mountains, offers spacious accommodations with two great rooms, two kitchens, and generous dining areas. Kids can explore three acres of yard and a playground. Guests enjoy exclusive access to an inground pool and hot tub.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

About the area

Located in Chickamauga, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Cloudland Canyon State Park and Lookout Mountain reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding and The Gourdie Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Chickamauga travel guide
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Chickamauga, GA

What's nearby

  • Panoramic view of Cloudland Canyon gorge in the peak of Fall Season
    Cloudland Canyon State Park
    25 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Funicular incline railway, up and down the side of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
    40 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Colored lights on Ruby Falls in Tennessee
    Ruby Falls
    43 min drive - 47.9 km
  • This place is definitely a local gem. Rock City on the border of TN and GA is an unbelievable spot!
    Rock City
    44 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA Skyline
    Tennessee Aquarium
    46 min drive - 52.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Croft
    31 min drive
  • Pigeon Mountain Country Store
    15 min drive
  • The Pocket Cafe
    31 min drive
  • Skyside
    32 min drive
  • Skyline
    32 min drive

About this property

PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9, July5-9, August

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Barbecues, books and ping pong
  • A table football, a video library and games
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9 feature comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and children's books
  • 6.5 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Since it's all wood we have to be very careful:)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Renters must be above 30 years old and no fraternity parties are allowed. If you have any questions please contact me before you book.
The auxillary house (3 bedrooms/2baths) is needed for larger groups. There is an additional fee so please contact me before you book for pricing.
The base rate is for up to 16 people and it's $15 per person/night for extra people. There is also a $10/day charge for daytime guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids love all the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We can host small weddings that are low-key events

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Since it's all wood we have to be very careful:)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: We can host small weddings that are low-key events
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9.June27-30,July5-9 located?

This family-friendly Chickamauga lodge is located in the mountains, 15.5 mi (25 km) from Cloudland Canyon State Park, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding and The Gourdie Shop. Ruby Falls and Chattanooga Market are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

PERFECT FOR FAMILY REUNIONS/RETREATS Summer days OPEN-June 4-9, July5-9, August Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, peaceful location. Host was incredibly helpful and flexible. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tera B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location; comfortable accommodations/beds; slept 13 women comfortably. Close to hiking which was great. Property manager was so amazing and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra P.

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

Great weekend!

We had a blast and the owner is so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Chattanooga Family Vacay

Great stay with great communication. Cozy country cabin stay with lots of amenities. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

An amazing trip, at an amazing house!

My group and I had an amazing time here! We had friends and family fly in from all over to enjoy a weekend birthday getaway. Plenty of space for everyone. The location was beautiful. Jon was super helpful through the whole process and very friendly and informative about the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend it for any group!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

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

Perfect for large group

The property was better than advertise. The owner took good care of us and everything was better than advertised. This is a perfect to get away for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

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

Nice getaway

The house is very spacious. A lots of rooms, bathrooms, two kitchens etc. We were also able to use the carriage house. Nice and quiet surrounding with small creek nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

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

Great stay at the LODGE!

Could not have been more happy with the property. It was perfect for our group of 12 people. We golfed at McLemore and it was an ideal location for that. 100% would stay again. Jon was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy O.

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

Women Retreat

My women retreat was a success at this cabin there are no bad words I can say. The stay was awesome and the grounds were very well kept. We felt really comfortable there. I will be using this cabin again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

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

A great place for families!

We had 19 people staying at the main lodge, the auxiliary house, and the carriage house. There was plenty of room for all of us. Great spaces to gather as a family for eating, chatting, etc. Beautiful views all around and the pool was great John (owner) was extremely attentive and communicative. Would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie N.

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

Serene Country Lodge

Beautiful lodge for a larger family to enjoy the scenery with a country setting. Plenty of room for 20 people to sleep and cook meals. Kids loved the swimming pool and adults loved the hot tub. The lodge was close enough to enjoy Rock City, Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls and other attractions around Chattanooga Tennessee.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B., Donalsonville, Ga USA

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

Great for Family Reunion

Had a great stay here Labor Day for a family reunion. Beautiful property; everyone, esp kids loved the pool and hot tub. Made several hikes to the really nice creek on the property. Also a short trip to a nearby waterfall, which was dry but still a scenic hike. Owner was very accessible and nice throughout the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim D.

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

Wonderful stay

We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. We had 20 family members staying and had more than enough room. The property is just as beautiful as the house. It was so calm and relaxing. Jon was such a gracious host. He checked in on us and made sure we were always taken care of. We will certainly be going back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon t.

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

Fantastic Lodge!

We were so impressed with this wonderful lodge and all the fun activities available. Our grandchildren loved being there and hated to leave. There is lots of room in the kitchen and den and the deck surrounding most of the lodge was super nice, allowing us to view the mountains, stars and moon. The pool and hot tub were big hits for the grandkids as well. Jon was especially nice and helpful in explaining all we needed to know. We highly recommend this excellent lodge!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The place was fabulous. Very beautiful and great family setting. We enjoyed sunset dinners on the large porch and coffee in the mornings on rocking chairs. Yard was fun for toddlers to run around. Inside was beautiful wood cabin look. Minor complaints: auxiliary house was insanely dark outside and far down a steep hill. The loft room in main house was more ladder than stairs to access. Last, John was very nice. But the family wanted private time and to see him daily just popping up in the yard is not cool after all the money we spent. I feel outside cameras would be more appropriate to ensure no wild parties are going on. Most of our adults were in their 40’s, with some 50 and 60.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

ElCid Band 84

Great place for 8 of my classmates and wives to relax and catch up on a Citadel football weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Fun times at McLemore

We had our family there. Grandparents down to great grandchildren. It was a wonderful place to stay. We enjoyed the pool and the hot tub and the big yard. We played volleyball and through frisbee. Had a wonderful time. The host were exceptionally attentive. Great trip. Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy many of the things we didn’t have time for
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cozy and sleeps a ton!

House was decorated for Christmas and very nice. Location was beautiful but since it’s about 30 min away from most things we cooked in. Plenty of towels, tissue, cooking supplies, etc. The only thing that was a little confusing is we didn’t realize the whole description was two homes so not everyone had their own bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Amazing facility for Work, Bonding & Play!

Everything was just perfect. Flexibility in our arrival time, a complete check in tour of the house so we knew where all the lights switches were and how to work the sauna, plenty of beds and bedrooms, multiple spaces big enough for the whole group to be together and lots of nooks for small group break outs. All the kitchen gear needed to feed 16 easily, and most importantly for a work retreat - great working internet and huge TV with easy connection to the computer so we didn't miss a single slide of online training. Beds were comfy, water was hot, sunrise views and sounds relaxing and a nice break for the hustle and bustle. We took advantage of the walking trails and the waterfall hike close by for team building. I highly recommend this spot for anyone working on team training and I intend to return with the kids and grandkids for a back to nature vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Amazing, Peaceful, Relaxing Place to stay

I can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was. John, the property manager was always available to answer questions and help with any issues we had. The house is amazing with 2 kitchens. The view from the front porch with plenty of Adirondack chairs to sit and watch the storm was such a bonus. The pool was clean and pleasantly refreshing. The outdoor fireplace was so beautiful that we had to use it at least once even though it was hot out. John went above and beyond at check out time when I had low air in one of my tires. He came with an air compressor for me. He also jump started my friend's car whose battery died. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen D.

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

Couldnt be happier !

When I was looking for a place for our family and friends to come together I couldnt get too many commitments at first, I kept going back to this one! I made the risky decision to go ahead and book hoping everyone would be able to come .I am so happy I did! We filled every room and also used the auxiliary house, It is perfect !! There is so much room , plenty of bathrooms and so much to do . The home has everything you could need. The views are amazing . The hosts are beautiful people. I really cant say enough about this expierience ! We were all so blessed to have such a special place to be together for 3 days. We had ages 1 - 70 . The stairs are a little challenging for some of us seniors but I managed even with recent hip surgery . Thank you so much Jon .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The house was clean and everything there that we needed to have a great stay. Jon is very attentive and goes out of his way to ensure guests have a good time. There were plenty of games and activities to keep all ages busy. The only suggestion I would have is to have the volleyball net and horseshoes closer to the house. I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the stay at this lodge. The owner Jon was fantastic in all aspects. Communication, walk-through of the house, checking in during our stay, flexibility on check-in and check-out times. Great location for large groups. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The House was everything we wanted and more. Everything was well stocked and the host was very accommodating. Our whole group was very pleased and would not hesitate to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jon is a total pro and made everything seemless. Great property, great host. What else can you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025