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Lake Tenkiller Retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10281 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Gore, OK
  • Tenkiller Ferry Lake
    10 min walk
  • Tenkiller State Park
    8 min drive
  • Pine Creek Cove State Park
    9 min drive

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About the area

Gore

At this holiday home, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Tenkiller Ferry Lake and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Tenkiller State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fenced private garden and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Gore holiday home include Pine Creek Cove State Park and Arkansas River.

What's nearby

  • Tenkiller Ferry Lake - 10 min walk
  • Tenkiller State Park - 8 min drive
  • Pine Creek Cove State Park - 9 min drive
  • Burnt Cabin Ridge State Park - 17 min drive
  • Greenleaf State Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Steve's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' Goat Roadhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's on Lake Tenkiller - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Harbor Pitstop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Memaa's Boutique & Cafe - ‬10 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.

Lake Tenkiller Retreat

Come enjoy Lakeside Haven on Paradise Hill. Lake lovers and outdoor enthusiast look no further than this charming vacation rental overlooking Lake Tenkiller. This 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath offers a great hillside lake view minutes from Strayhorn Marina and in close proximity to over 68,000 acres of public hunting ground. Lakeside Haven is a place where you can escape the everyday hustle and bustle and relax on the lake, catch a variety of fish, or chase that trophy buck!

Lakeside Haven includes a fully applianced kitchen, laundry with washer and dryer and attached garage. The dining area is equipped with a table for 4 and and breakfast bar. Or you can make your way to the outdoor patio table and enjoy the lake view. The interior also encompasses a spacious living room area with a vaulted ceiling, newly renovated bathrooms and large closets.

Tenkiller Ferry Lake:

The fishing at Lake Tenkiller is fantastic. This 13,000-acre lake is a haven for largemouth and spotted bass, and in the spring, you can catch white bass as they make their annual spawning run into the lake’s headwaters. MarVal Resort, on the Lower Illinois River below the Tenkiller dam, is the place to catch rainbow trout.

Boating is another option and even if you don’t own a boat, you can still have boating fun at Lake Tenkiller. Several of Lake Tenkiller's marinas rent pontoon and ski boats, and personal watercraft such as Jet Skis.

Swimming beaches are found at both of Lake Tenkiller’s state parks and are popular with summer visitors.

If you prefer to experience the lake from beneath the water’s surface. Lake Tenkiller State Park is home to a dedicated scuba park and Nautical Adventures Scuba in Cookson offers dive air, equipment sales and rental, scuba courses and dive tours. Diving here is particularly enjoyable because of Tenkiller’s clear water.

Along with its excellent fishing, Lake Tenkiller offers visitors world-class bird watching opportunities. Songbirds and waterfowl are lakeside favorites, while bald eagle viewing is a popular wintertime activity at the nearby Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Guided eagle and loon tours take place most Saturdays from January through March.

Lake Tenkiller State Park has a terrific nature center, which is the site of numerous activities and exhibits. The nature center often offers programs on bird watching, plant identification, and animal species and habitats.

There are several hiking and nature trails located around the lake, including the Overlook Nature Trail at the Tenkiller dam, and the Buzzard Roost Trail at Cato Creek Landing that comprise the Tenkiller State Park Trail System.

Marinas:
Strayhorn Marina, Burnt Cabin Marina, Cookson Bend Marina, Pine Cove Marina

Parks:
Cato Creek Landing Public Use Area, Tenkiller State Park, Elk Creek Landing, Cherokee Landing State Park

Local Attractions:
Cookson Hills State Game Refuge, Nautical Adventures, Greenleaf State Park, Arkansas River, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Cherokee State Game Refuge, Fort Smith Museum of History

Local Eats:
Soda Steves, Smok Shak, Gambino's Pizza, Donna's Malt Shop

Tahlequah, OK:
Northeastern State University, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah, lots of restaurants, bars and shops.

Golf:
Cherokee Trails Golf Course, Cherokee Springs Golf Club, Sequoyah Golf Course, Brier Creek Golf Course

Hunting:
Hunting opportunities are abundant around Tenkiller. This area is ranked 2nd in Oklahoma for number of deer taken during deer season. Project lands are open for public hunting, except for developed recreational areas and lands in the vicinity of the dam and other project structures. Approximately 2,590 acres of project land are licensed to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife conservation for a State Game Management Area. An additional attraction is the Gruber Public Hunting Area and the Cherokee Game Refuge on old Camp Gruber near the western shore of the lake. Combined, the areas make up over 68,000 acres of public hunting ground.

Principal game species include whitetail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, duck, geese, cottontail rabbit, and squirrel.

Property manager

Justin Ochs

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,028 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Tenkiller Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Tenkiller Retreat?

No, Lake Tenkiller Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Tenkiller Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake Tenkiller Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lake Tenkiller Retreat Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TOY A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend!
Perfect space for our family joining our family reunion at Fin and Feather around the corner!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S., Elgin, OK

Liked: Cleanliness
2024 Tenkiller vaca
This home is beautifully maintained property with almost all the convenience of home. The only complaint is that the dryer is a little slow, it takes two complete cycles to dry a large load.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful as Always!
I always book this place for our stays at beautiful Tenkiller! The house is always immaculate & smells so good. The owners are great to communicate with always!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Place!
Such a wonderful heartwarming home! Clean/fresh smelling. As always it is the perfect place for our family/friends. We ALWAYS hate to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Tenkiller
A nice quiet stay with beautiful scenery. House has nice updates to bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Cleaner did thorough job during my extended stay. Easy and prompt communication with friendly owners.
Stayed 55 nights in Nov 2022