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Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Escape to the serene natural beauty of Montlake Retreat, a spacious home nestled on 20 acres of wooded grounds. With trails around the lake and a waterfall across from the terrace, this mountain retreat offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Unwind in front of one of two fireplaces or enjoy quality time with loved ones in the great room/dining room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA

Montlake is a unique mountain lake formed millions of years ago. It is one of the very few natural lakes in Tennessee. Our Montlake Retreat is a very spacious home with about 20 acres of wooded grounds. There are trails around the lake, and there is a waterfall directly across the lake from the terrace. We are family-oriented, but also welcome special interest groups, such as rock climbers, sports teams, fishermen (up to three boats), weddings, reunions. etc.

Montlake has four bedrooms, four baths, living room, library, great room/dining room, kitchen, and laundry room. There are two fireplaces (library and great room) and a large deck above the terrace. It is a long, rambling house, so there is plenty of privacy for everyone. The master bath has a jetted tub and separate shower, as well as a large walk-in closet and bidet. The other three baths have toilets, sinks, and tub-showers. The laundry room has large capacity (front-loading) washer and dryer. The terrace overlooks the lake and is a pleasant place to bask in the sun or gather around a campfire. Added bonus for the kids: If you hike all the way around the lake, you are entitled to ring the antique bell!

The views at Montlake are beautiful.

Here's what our guests have to say:

'Our stay at Montlake was GREAT!!! Your home was so beautiful and comfortable. There was plenty of room for everyone (we had 9 in our group) to relax and do their own thing. The lake was breathtaking, we hiked around the lake, grilled, and enjoyed the sites. The waterfall was beautiful, it had just rained and it was falling very heavily. The location of your home was also great we were just about 20-25 minutes to all attractions, Rock City, Ruby Falls and Chattanooga Railroad Station. Thank you for letting us come to your lovely home. I highly recommend this home to anyone. Hope to stay again next year.' --Carol I.

'We have been recommending your house to friends and family!' --Fabienne V.

'Thank you for the use of your lovely home! We had a relaxed, companiable weekend with our friends. Oh--and the view of the lake is breathtaking! Thank you again; you have a lovely, lovely home.
--Linda and John D.

Montlake is a complete home and we rent to one family or group at a time. We absolutely do not permit subleasing or unscheduled events.

Keywords: Roomy house

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

The trails around Montlake have been there for centuries. NEVER MOVE OR REMOVE THE STONES that pave or outline the paths and terraces.
If a fireplace is used, its flu must be opened before a fire is lit.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 small ( house and travel trained) NO extra pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome, must be with adults at all times

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
$250.00 per event up to 20 people, $15 extra guest

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: $250.00 per event up to 20 people, $15 extra guest
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is also known as

Stunning Mountain Lake Private Forest Beautiful 4 BR 4 BA House
Stunning Mountain Lake Private Forest Beautiful 4 BR 4 BA

About the area

Map
Soddy Daisy, TN

What's nearby

  • Chickamauga Lake - 19 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Tennessee Aquarium - 27 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - 28 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Hamilton Place Mall - 31 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Delia's Mexican Food - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Metate 3 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kays Kastle - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA located?

Located in Montlake, this golf holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Veterans Park, Poe's Tavern Park and Soddy-Daisy City Hall. Hixson Flight Museum and Hixson Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Stunning Mountain Lake, Private Forest, Beautiful 4 BR & 4 BA Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is really beautiful, the house is large and is cozy, ideal for big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Excellent!

We rented this place to celebrate the graduation of our son from UTC. It was very accommodating for a large group. The view out back is gorgeous. The weather that weekend was stormy, but we still had a wonderful time together. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Great experience

Peaceful and enjoyable, last night of our stay,had a great time getting to know our host who are now welcome to stop by our house anytime.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

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

A Memorable Experience

After not being able to visit Montlake for decades, this was a very special experience for my wife and me. It is a beautiful location with easy access to a trail leading to the water or around the lake. It would be very comfortable for eight (four couples). I would prefer a king bed in the Master suite vs. two doubles. Some updating would be nice but it was comfortable and extremely clean. The host is very accommodating abd communication was timely. It
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Montlake

Beautiful property on a unique lake. Montlake had a big part in my memories & I’m so glad I got to experience staying on the lake. We came with our children & grandchildren & enjoyed meals & games around the dining table. There was plenty of room for the 6 of us to spread out
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

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

Beautiful and privet

If you are looking for modern and new this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a spacious well loved home, you have found it. Everything was very clean! 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a study, large dinning and furnish kitchen. The art decorating the home is beautiful and the view is stunning. Can you imagine having a private lake with your very own waterfall and path thur the woods. I highly recommend Montlake Retreat.
From the huge back terrace.
The water fall from the back terrace.
Stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Great vacation

Clean, great view, wonderful hosts, short drive to eating locations, curvy roads for short periods but that is to be expected in the mountains. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tod K., Pella iowa

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

Family vacation

Beautiful views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

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

Great place near Chattanooga

The house and host were wonderful. We had 8 adults and 3 children. The home was spacious with room for everyone to have space. The view and peacefulness of the property was great. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J.R. D.

Great property!!

Plenty of room and the property is awesome. Great hiking trail and views!! Definitely planning to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

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

Great space for a getaway

We had 11 family members staying at the house and we really enjoyed our stay. The description online matched the house perfectly. We enjoyed the artwork in the house and the stories behind them. We also explored the property and it was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

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

Montlake Stay

This was well worth the price for our needs. There is a lot to do within a short drive and the house is amazing. Thank you for allowing us to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

crystal p., OHIO

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

Family getaway

Second time yo this property. Absolutely love the area. Will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emma D.

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

Beautiful place !

It was a beautiful place. The patio was wonderful. The the view was outstanding. It was just all around. We had a wonderful time. Everybody had a place to stay and bathroom to go to and we had just a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judson S.

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

Montlake

Unique place with your own lake. Very peaceful had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alena D.

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

Retreat

We chose this location because it was central to our family members traveling from different areas. The photos are beautiful, but the real life view is AMAZING. We had a wonderful weekend. The property owners were nearby for anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Wonderful Escape with Family

We really enjoyed Mariela's home. The view from the backyard is breathtaking, photos don't do it justice! We enjoyed the walking path around the lake, an evening fire outdoors, and the large dining table for family meals. Our dog, Olive, felt right at home and loved the big wooded yard with plenty of sticks for fetching. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to unplug and enjoy the company of friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jon L., Lafayette, Ga

Perfect place!

We rented the house for a basketball tournament that was nearby for our team of boys and coaches for the week. It was secluded to where we could meet and bond together as a team. The scenery was awesome around the house and the walking trails were good for the boys to go out on. There was plenty of room for every one. The folks were perfect to work with and helped out in any way needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo C.

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

Mom and Dads 60th Anniversary

This is amazing property! My 2 sisters and I were here for 3 nights for our parents anniversary. We had more than enough room for everyone. We cooked and grilled out while we are there. They had every kitchen item you could want. We had trails to walk and the view from the terrace was breathtaking. The hosts were super nice and accommodating. They check on us to see if everything was ok. I cannot say enough good things about our stay. I will be back at Christmas with the grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

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

Wonderful!! Everything was perfect.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. Our family so enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. The well-stocked kitchen, the floor plan, the comfortable beds, the beautiful view of the lake from the terrace, the path around the lake and our wonderful hostess were all amazing. It felt like home and I would love to live there and walk out every morning to see the lake and hear the waterfall. We took the family to the Tennessee Aquarium and to one of the blue holes in the area while we were there. There's plenty to do in the area and Chattanooga is so close. No one really wanted to leave and everyone in our group wants to go back soon. Thank you so much, Mariela.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Tanya C.

Old and not well represented

While the house was clean, it was not well represented in this advertisement. The house was rented because we had 9 people staying here. There was not enough toilet paper to start. Crazy. Then, there were televisions in the living room, and 3 of the 4 bedrooms. One back bedroom didn't have a tv, and you couldn't sleep in it because the ceiling fan is bad, and it made a ton of noise. the other room on that end of the house had an ancient tv in it, but you couldn't watch it because there was so much "snow" on the screen you couldn't see the picture. Everything in this house is 30-40 years old, and needs desperately to be updated. The beds were very saggy in the middle, and when shared with another person, you both rolled inwards. The iron is broken and showing the coils, so very scary to use when needed. The back railing on the back porch is rotted out, and very unsafe. Can't leave children out there unwatched. The air conditioning didn't work the first 3 days we were there, and when it got fixed, would only cool the house to 78 degrees during the day. The unit is too small for this size house. While the house WAS clean, it was not a "comfortable" and relaxing place to stay, if you are looking for working amenities and a cool place to relax. We would not return, even though the people who owned it were very nice. I think they are charging too much for what they are offering.

6/10 Okay

Jayne R.

Vacation July 1-8, 2018

We stayed at Montlake the week of July 4 (July 1 - July 8). We had 7 guests total for our annual family vacation. First, here are the positives: a) The view was spectacular! We enjoyed the trail around the lake and the natural beauty of the area. Even the view on the drive up and down the mountain was awesome! b) The house was spacious and had plenty of bedrooms/baths for our guests. c) There was plenty of cooking/eating utensils, though some of the cookware could stand to be replaced (especially the teflon pans). We fixed pizza one night but had to run to Wal-mart to buy a pizza cutter because we couldn't find one. d) The proximity to Chattanooga was great. It was just a short drive to downtown and there was closeby shopping for groceries and such. We enjoyed Ruby Falls, Rock City, the Incline Railroad and downtown during our stay. Now the negatives: a) The house needs some updating. The den coach was not comfy, and a couple of the cushioned chairs around the dining table felt as though you were falling through the bottom. I didn't hear any complaints about the beds so I assume everyone slept well. b) The internet connection was not good. The owner's son had to come over on our first night to get it up and running. After that, we had to reset the extender several times. From my understanding of my son's explanation, the house doesn't have its own internet connection. The rental is using the internet connection from the owner's house next door. The up and down of the connection was annoying but we managed. c) The owner's dog barked quite a bit every time we went out on the deck. It typically calmed down after a bit but that, too, was a distraction from the peace and quiet that we love while we're away. We got to spend some quality time with our sons so that was the main thing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our yearly brothers weekend. The house was excellent. It was clean, spacious and well stocked. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good! We had an amazing time. Everything we needed was provided. The view was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025