Located about 7 miles northwest of Walhalla on Hyw 28, the 1,617 foot long Stumphouse Tunnel is an oddity. Started in 1852 to connect Charleston to Knoxville and eventually on to Cincinnati, the Civil War—and lack of funds—brought construction to a halt. While there were various efforts by the Blue Ridge Railroad to revive the tunnel, none of them came to pass and it stands today as a monument to the efforts of pre-Civil War engineering.

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Name: Chauga River Cabin: Pets Welcome!
Address: Mountain Rest

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Valhalla Sky Suite at Hisaw Gap

0.87 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

$254 nightly

$279 total

Jul 13 - Jul 14

Total includes taxes and fees

This vacation home features barbecue grills.

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Southern Cross at Hisaw Gap

0.87 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

$220 nightly

$242 total

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Total includes taxes and fees

This vacation home includes a living plant wall and barbecue grills.

Kitchen

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Mountain Rest Cottage w/ Gas Fireplace!

1.38 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cottage features barbecue grills.

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Mountain Rest Cottage w/ Gas Fireplace!

1.38 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cottage includes free WiFi in public areas and barbecue grills.

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Mtn. Rest Cottage Laurel Suite

2.36 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cabin features barbecue grills.

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Mountain Rest Cottage Ivy Suite

2.36 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cabin features barbecue grills.

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Slicks on the River

2.55 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cabin featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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Washer

Riverfront cabin on Chauga River "Boarhogs Place"

2.6 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This vacation home includes a garden and barbecue grills.

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Air conditioning

Chauga River - The Guest House - Private - Secluded

2.6 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This guesthouse featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

Air conditioning

Parking available

HENRY’S red roof cabin on the Chauga River

2.71 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cabin featured laundry facilities and barbecue grills.

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“The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock

2.74 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

$305 nightly

$327 total

Aug 3 - Aug 4

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This vacation home features a garden, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.

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Chauga River Cabin: Pets Welcome!

2.81 mi from Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel

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This cabin features a garden, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.

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Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel hotels essential information

Accommodation	413 hotels
Lowest Price	$242
Highest Price	$327
Popular hotels	Valhalla Sky Suite at Hisaw Gap, Southern Cross at Hisaw Gap, Mountain Rest Cottage w/ Gas Fireplace!, Mountain Rest Cottage w/ Gas Fireplace!, “The Happy Place” River front cabin with dock, Mtn. Rest Cottage Laurel Suite, HENRY’S red roof cabin on the Chauga River, Mountain Rest Cottage Ivy Suite, Riverfront cabin on Chauga River "Boarhogs Place", Chauga River - The Guest House - Private - Secluded, Slicks on the River, Chauga River Cabin: Pets Welcome!

Recent Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

HENRY’S red roof cabin on the Chauga River

5 out of 5

Posted 3 weeks ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"The wife and I needed some major down time and this place provided exactly what we needed, peace and quiet.Everything was just as advertised"

A verified traveler stayed at HENRY’S red roof cabin on the Chauga River

Riverfront cabin on Chauga River "Boarhogs Place"

5 out of 5

Posted 1 month ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Absolutely loved this property! The host, Kay was wonderful and so nice and really went out of her way to make sure we had a great trip!!The house was very well stocked with everything you need and decorated so cute! Loved the back porch and swing and the outside little free library.. so cute!!Enjoyed the fishing and caught the biggest trout I will probably ever catch in my life.. really enjoyed this!!!Just an overall relaxing and great experience! Will definitely go back and recommend to others! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! "

A verified traveler stayed at Riverfront cabin on Chauga River "Boarhogs Place"

Southern Cross at Hisaw Gap

5 out of 5

Posted 2 months ago

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"The view is worth everything. It is a small space inside but perfect for a weekend couple's getaway and plenty of view to relax outdoors. We also LOVED that it was so dog friendly/accomodating, we would stay here again for this perk alone. Hiking right down the road was also super convient. "

A verified traveler stayed at Southern Cross at Hisaw Gap

Chauga River Cabin: Pets Welcome!

5 out of 5

Posted 3 months ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Phenomenal location; if you are looking for a remote, peaceful setting this is it. My husband and I, along with our dog took this trip after a very long, hard year of cancer treatments and it was so healing to just sit on the rockers on the porch, listening to the Chauga river. There was a sparrow who made a nest under the porch and we watched her hunt worms to feed her babies. Cabin has a rustic feel, exactly what we were looking for. Ver private. We went on several hikes at local waterfalls all within a 30 min drive. Highly recommended Brasstown Falls. The only reason I didn't give all 5 stars is because of 2 things; getting in the door was difficult, I didn't receive any specific instructions and I emailed the property contact to ask a couple questions days before we arrived and never received a reply. So communication wasn't great, but I would definitely come back to this cabin. Also, be prepared to bring food to cook because if you're looking to eat all your meals out you will have to drive to Seneca. The closest town, Walhalla, had very few options and most were not even open while we were there."

A verified traveler stayed at Chauga River Cabin: Pets Welcome!