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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16289 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Spring City, TN
  • Place, Watts Bar Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fall Creek Falls State Park
  • Place, Lost Sea Adventure
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Spring City

With a stay at this vacation home in Spring City, you'll be on a lake, just a 1-minute walk from Watts Bar Lake and 11 minutes by foot from Tennessee River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Thunder Ridge Go Kart Raceway and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Watts Bar Dam.

What's nearby

  • Watts Bar Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Watts Bar Dam - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Tennessee Wesleyan College - 38 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Lost Sea Adventure - 40 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Cumberland Mountain State Park - 45 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Spring City Diner - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Twister - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Winstead's American Grill - ‬18 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.

Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub

Welcome to Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat, a spacious craftsman-style lake house designed for unforgettable gatherings on Watts Bar Lake. Perfect for family vacations, lake weekends, and group getaways, this beautifully designed home blends comfort, entertainment, and outdoor adventure in a peaceful lakeside setting.

With room for large groups, inviting living spaces, and a private dock just a short walk from the home, this retreat makes it easy to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories together.

✨ Top Highlights

• Private two-story boat dock with boat slip and jet ski lift
• Spacious lake house that sleeps up to 16 guests
• Outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and covered patio with TV and grill
• Game room with billiards table and entertainment space
• Paddle boards, kayak, and golf cart access to the dock

🏡 The Experience

Inside the home, an open-concept living area welcomes guests with soaring wood-beam ceilings, comfortable seating, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace—perfect for gathering together after a day on the water.

The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops, a gas cooktop, double ovens, and a beverage station so the cook never misses the fun.

Step outside onto the large wraparound deck where you’ll find multiple seating areas, outdoor dining space, and a covered patio complete with café lights, a grill, and a TV for relaxing evenings outdoors.

🛏️ Rest & Comfort

Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests with spacious bedrooms and thoughtfully designed sleeping arrangements.

Each bedroom includes comfortable mattresses, soft linens, and welcoming touches that help guests unwind after a full day of lake adventures.

🎲 Entertainment & Outdoor Living

The lower level of the home offers additional space to gather and have fun together.

Guests can enjoy:

• A billiards table for friendly competition
• Large lounge area for movie nights or relaxing
• Outdoor hot tub overlooking peaceful wooded views
• A backyard fire pit perfect for s’mores and evening conversations

With multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, the home makes it easy for large groups to relax together without ever feeling crowded.

🚤 Lake Life & Outdoor Adventure

A short wooded path leads to your private dock on Watts Bar Lake, where guests can swim, paddleboard, kayak, or simply relax and take in the peaceful lake views.

The dock also features upper-level seating, perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset drinks after a day on the water.

Guests are welcome to bring their own boat or jet ski to take advantage of the boat slip and lift. We recommend Blue Springs Marina, Arrowhead Resort, or Terrace View Marina for Bass Boat and Pontoon Boat Rentals. We advise reserving these prior to your stay.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Amenities

We love hosting families with kids and have included thoughtful touches to make traveling easier. Guests will find games, puzzles, and toys to enjoy, along with helpful essentials like a pack ’n play with sheets, a high chair seat, and kid-friendly plates, bowls, and cups.

🌅 Explore the Area

Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat is located near the charming town of Spring City, about an hour from both Chattanooga and Knoxville.

Nearby marinas, restaurants, hiking trails, and outdoor attractions make it easy to explore the beauty of East Tennessee while enjoying the tranquility of lake life.

👥 Perfect For

• Large family lake vacations
• Multi-family getaways
• Friends gathering for a weekend retreat
• Summer boating trips and fishing adventures
• Cozy winter lake escapes by the fire

📅 Book Your Lakeside Escape

Whether you’re planning a summer adventure on the water or a cozy winter retreat by the fire, Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat offers the perfect setting for making memories together.

Book your stay and experience one of the most relaxing lake getaways on Watts Bar Lake.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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: 3,114 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house. So many great amenities. The lake was calm, perfect for fishing and boating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey P., Cumming, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

We stayed at the hidden gem with our extended family for the weekend. Everyone. (ages 6 through 78.) all had a great time. Plenty of space and things to do!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

april t.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a peaceful place to relax and celebrate!!

We had such a wonderful time this weekend at the Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat!! We have family members who traveled from Texas to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation from Tennessee Wesleyan and this house was the perfect place for the occasion!! The house has everything you need to prepare and serve meals for a large group with plenty of room for everyone to comfortably gather. We loved driving the golf cart along the trail from the house to the dock! Such a sweet gravel trail with a small bridge We rented a boat, caught some fish, saw lots of deer…the house has everything you need for a relaxing and fun getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe T.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Great property, listing is very accurate. Host was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect.

12 friends stayed comfortably and loved every detail about this amazing property!!! Host pays amazing attention to detail and was accessible for any questions we had. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Haines City

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and wonderful

The property was wonderful and very relaxing. The host has everything you could ever need and more. My family and I really had a great time. Would completely recommend this VRBO to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family retreat!

We had a great family vacation! Eight adults and two children, one under two, and we had plenty of space for all! Great sleeping accommodations and lots of space to spread out. The lake, dock, and the use of paddle boards, and a kayak was a plus. We never left the house, except to go down to the lake, so we cooked each night and truly had a wonderful time. Accommodations and host were A-one!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect boating/lake house getaway!

We just got back from eight nights at this lake house. and it is everything it says it is. We brought down two boats. They had a dock/slip that came with the rental property and we were fortunate enough to be able to rent an empty dock from the neighbor so we didn’t have to pull the one boat out every night. The lake was super nice. It was like glass and it was huge! we tubed and there’s a couple restaurants on the lake. There’s a sandbar where people gather and just drop anchor, play water games, let the kids run around. Listen to music. And enjoy the 90 degree weather! It was just perfect. exactly what we were looking for.. The house itself is laid out nicely. It was very clean. They thought of everything and they had everything you would need. There was a pool table, hot tub, and fire pit. Every bedroom plus common areas indoors and out had a TV. The beds were super comfortable. It was just a very very well thought out layout. There’s a golf cart to get you down to and from the lake. The dock where you could just sit and watch the sun set or rise Plus, they had paddle boards and kayaks included with the rental. There was just plenty of stuff to do on the lake. It was exactly what we were looking for. The host responded to the questions we had in the beginning promptly and we did not have to bother her During our stay because everything was as stated (and then some). However, do watch the inside wood stairs going down as they can be slippery.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very happy Memorial Day weekend!

A beautiful home. Very comfortable and had everything we needed and then some. Plenty of seating, ample kitchen supplies and fun lake toys. All 12 adults and four kids loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

catalina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO So Far

If I could rate this property more than 5 stars, I would! Everyone in my family were truly amazed by all the amenities and luxury of the house. The beds were comfy, plenty of room, loved the fireplace, firepit, boat dock sunset, and more. Perfect place to celebrate our Christmas vacation- they even provided a tree for us! Highly recommend,
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023