It is situated on the south shore of Loch Tay close to its eastern end.

[1] The hamlet was built in the early 19th century to house workers from the surrounding estates.

A watermill was constructed to harness the power of the nearby Acharn Burn, and this was converted into a craft centre in the 1970s, and later into a private residence.

The Falls of Acharn, a series of waterfalls with a total height of 24.5 metres (80 ft) set in a steep wooded gorge, are a popular tourist attraction on the nearby Acharn Burn south of the hamlet.

The upper falls have a timber walkway constructed by the 202 Field Squadron RE (V) in June 1989.