173 Rafter Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Ben Bray & Associates
173 Rafter Rd,Tellico Plains, TN 37385
$2,999,900
- 16 Beds
- 17 Baths
- 5,746 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: april l blankinship
Office: wallace
MLS#:3061477
Source:NASHVILLE
Price summary
- Price:$2,999,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$522.08
About this home
Tellico River Retreat & Event Center at 173 Rafter Rd 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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Home facts
- Year built:2009
- Listing ID #:3061477
- Added:17 day(s) ago
- Updated:December 30, 2025 at 03:18 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:16
- Total bathrooms:17
- Full bathrooms:16
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:5,746 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating:Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2009
- Building area:5,746 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.26 Acres
Schools
- High school:Tellico Plains High School
- Middle school:Tellico Plains Junior High School
- Elementary school:Tellico Plains Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Available
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,999,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$522.08
- Tax amount:$8,997
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