173 Rafter Rd
Tellico Plains, TN, 37385
$2,500,000
Active · MLS# 3061477 · Listed by Wallace · (865) 966-1111
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16
17
5,746 sq ft
1.26 ac
2009
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- County
- Monroe County, TN
- Full baths
- 16
- Half baths
- 1
- Levels
- Three Or More
- New construction
- No
- Days on market
- 311
- On market since
- 2025-12-12
From the listing brokerage
16 bedroom Tellico River Retreat & Event Center at 173 Rafter Rd ON THE RIVER is a rare, turn-key opportunity for short-term rental investors and event hosts alike. Purpose-built for large groups, this impressive lodge-style property sleeps up to 30 guests with 16 bedrooms and 16.5 baths, and commands nightly rental rates ranging from approximately $1,999 to $2,399. Each bedroom features its own private bathroom and individual climate control, creating a comfortable, hotel-like experience for every guest--ideal for multigenerational family gatherings, corporate groups, and retreats where privacy and personal comfort matter. Set just across the street from the Tellico River, the home's expansive decks and multiple outdoor seating areas offer sweeping river views, with riverfront parking directly along the water. Guests enjoy the soothing sounds and scenic beauty of the river from the large wraparound decks, private bedroom balconies, and covered verandas, making this property especially attractive for destination weddings, yoga and wellness retreats, business meetings, educational workshops, church groups, and family reunions. Ample paved parking, including room for motorcycles, easily accommodates larger groups and event traffic. Inside, the property features an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, leather furnishings, and a warm lodge ambiance. The spacious game room and entertainment areas are designed for gathering and fun, with a pool table, foosball, card table, flat-screen TVs, cable, and DVD player. Multiple bars and generous common areas make it easy to host receptions, cocktail hours, or informal get-togethers. High-speed WiFi and USB plug-ins throughout support both leisure and business uses. The modern, stainless-steel kitchen is fully equipped to serve large parties, featuring double ovens, two side-by-side refrigerators, granite countertops, microwave, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, and ample prep and storage space.
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