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Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Mascot, TN
  • Place, Knoxville Zoo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Tennessee
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Neyland Stadium
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Mascot

Located in Mascot, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Mascot Park and Knoxville Livestock Center. .This vacation home is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from University of Tennessee and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Knoxville Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Knoxville Zoo - 18 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
  • University of Tennessee - 23 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 24 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 25 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine

Turtle Rock Retreat began its life as the lodging for the head of the mine run by the Holston Zinc Company. Most reports agree the town of Mascot was named as an acronym of "Mining and Smelting Company of Tennessee."

The house was given to my grandfather in 1967 who moved there with his family when he became lead engineer at the mine. My grandparents eventually sold the home to my parents. In the years since my sister and her husband lived there for a time, and it hosted my wedding (one of many family weddings since 1967).

The house has cable and internet access, as well as an assortment of DVDs and many books. We hope you will spend much of your time outside, walking the seven acres, visiting the Smokies, or taking advantage of the ever increasing cultural activities available in nearby Knoxville.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine