Title: Lake Tenkiller Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=85694287&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Tenkiller Retreat ## Photo gallery for Lake Tenkiller Retreat ![Exterior - Lake Tenkiller Retreat (Gore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85700000/85694300/85694287/719a7379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Lake Tenkiller Retreat (Gore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85700000/85694300/85694287/55d088df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Lake Tenkiller Retreat (Gore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85700000/85694300/85694287/5db4d96d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Lake Tenkiller Retreat (Gore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85700000/85694300/85694287/57e35e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lake Tenkiller Retreat (Gore)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85700000/85694300/85694287/e4920136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 0 ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103028 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96963800/96963705/7b6d0960.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tenkiller Lodge Park Hill - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 9.0 Wonderful 159 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=96963705&PinnedHotelID=96963705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1688400/1688315/f9b8f831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Muskogee by IHG Muskogee - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 333 reviews £89 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=1688315&PinnedHotelID=1688315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688100/688018/e198a271.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn Sallisaw Sallisaw - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 6.6 406 reviews £48 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=688018&PinnedHotelID=688018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12280000/12276300/12276260/974f855e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Eufaula Inn Checotah - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 6.4 107 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 5 Mar - 6 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06&selected=12276260&PinnedHotelID=12276260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94960000/94954000/94953951/776fec74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Incredible Log Home: 1 Mile From Lake Tenkiller Vian - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=94953951&PinnedHotelID=94953951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98560000/98553600/98553553/d017d227.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cookson Vacation Rental w/ Spacious Yard & Porch! 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No loose trash allowed. Place cans by the side of the road Sunday evening. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area Located in Gore, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tenkiller State Park and Pine Creek Cove State Park, while Webbers Falls Museum and Tahlonteeskee Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Gore travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gore.dx553248623735902932) [View more Holiday homes in Gore](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gore-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248623735902932-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.62545%2C-95.06846&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YwoAS4gtP004M9GSZxyn3WdeRXg=) Gore, OK ### What's nearby - Tenkiller Ferry Lake 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Strayhorn Landing Public Use Area 5 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Tenkiller State Park 7 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Greenleaf State Park 11 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Northeastern State University 45 min drive \- 40.7 miles ### Getting around - Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) 70 min drive ### Restaurants - Soda Steve's 9 min walk - The Smokin Goat Roadhouse 15 min drive - Clearwater Cafe 11 min drive - Big Daddy's on Lake Tenkiller 9 min drive - Big Daddy BBQ 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Tenkiller Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake Tenkiller Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Lake Tenkiller Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Lake Tenkiller Retreat? ### Where is Lake Tenkiller Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Tenkiller Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darla P. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Darla P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was just perfect.. we have no complaints at all.. all 6 of us are mid to late 70’s so no steps was awesome.. beautiful, clean, beds were very comfy.. we are already hoping to go back next year and will try to get this same house.. our hosts were very nice in responding to my questions.. highly recommend ##### Linda H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danna G. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We really enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and had everything we needed!! ##### Danna G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Casey R. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing views and great neighborhood. Lots of things to do at the lake. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/73d2d8a5-9832-4600-bffa-a970f8439aa7-1756768072470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Casey R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon R. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house with quick access to the lake We’ve been coming to the lake for the 4th for several years and this year was one of the best. Great house and location! ##### Brandon R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TOY A. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend! Perfect space for our family joining our family reunion at Fin and Feather around the corner! ##### TOY A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darla P. 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Darla P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### John M. Stayed 55 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin S. 11 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Robin S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ---