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Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!

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A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A wooden dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A cozy seating area with a table, a glass vase, and a view of a deck and trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa with cushions.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a dining table, two green armchairs, a sofa, and a small side table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ten Mile, TN
  • Place, Watts Bar Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boat Ramp
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Sea Adventure
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ten Mile

This vacation home places you next to Watts Bar Lake and within a mile (2 km) of Tennessee River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Watts Bar Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Boat Ramp - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Watts Bar Dam - 10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Lost Sea Adventure - 38 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 54 min drive - 44.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Maple Creek On The Water - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Gus' Mountain Pit Bar-B-Que - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Springs Marina & Crows Nest Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Twister - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carter's Pizza & Subs - ‬5 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.

Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!

This professionally decorated Tennessee Lakefront Cottage is so charming and will be one of your most vacation homes! The home offers a king bed in the huge master suite, a queen bed in the guest room and a queen sofa sleeper in the main living room area to sleep up to 6 guests. It boasts a beautiful deck overlooking a level grassy lot which leads you to the boat dock. There is cell phone reception in this home but no WiFi. If the internet is important to you, please bring your own mobile hot spot.

Lake Retreat - Sleeps up to 6 - This professionally decorated Tennessee lake rental on Watts Bar Lake is so charming! You`ll know you`re on vacation the moment you arrive. Living Room / Kitchen and second bedroom are finished in rustic pine from floor to ceiling. Lake Retreat is convenient to Euchee Marina, restaurants, and grocery stores. Its covered boat dock, sandy beach and location make Lake Retreat the perfect rental for a family Tennessee lake vacation.

You will have the entire home, backyard and private dock to yourself!

All communication with our guests are done via email. We do not have the ability to send large files such as lease agreements, driving or entry instructions via apps. Please be sure your email is updated and able to receive attachments.

Watts Bar Area Restaurants and Marinas
On the lake - by boat or vehicle
1. Terrace View Marina - steak and seafood, sandwiches and burgers - good - weekend evening entertainment - Spring City (northern Rhea County) 423-365-0176
2. Arrowhead - great for Sunday brunch - I don`t know otherwise - weekend evening entertainment - Spring City - (northern Rhea County) 423-365-6484
3. Blue Springs Marina - good food - seafood, steaks, burgers, salads, casual atmosphere - feed the fish with your leftover bread - fun for the kids 865-376-3298
4. The Mad Moose at Euchee Marina - Ten Mile - good food with an incredible view of the lake. Reasonable for what you get.

In land -not on the lake - must drive
5. Uncle Gus’s Barbeque in Ten Mile. One mile north of Rt. 68 on Rt. 304. GOOD!
6. Red Bone Restaurant - in Kingston on Rt. 70 - very good - seafood and steaks, sandwiches like reubens also, not too pricey-in fact, reasonable for what you get
7. Mama Mia`s - good Italian restaurant in Kingston on Rt. 70
8. Gondolier`s Restaurant - good Italian restaurant next to Kroger`s, Exit 350 off I-40
9. Mei Wei Chinese Restaurant - next to Save on Groceries in Kingston - good Chinese, eat-in or carry-out
10. Ruby Tuesday - I-40 to Exit 347
11. Cracker Barrel Restaurant - I-40 to Exit 347
12. Rockwood Street - Rockwood on W. Rockwood St. - good restaurant serving a variety of dishes 865-354-8298
13. King of Pizza and American Grill in Spring City on Rt. 27. Excellent pizza and good restaurant / sports bar.
You are renting a home in a rural area. WIFI and cell service are known to be spotty. Please bring your own mobile hot spot if a strong internet / cell reception is important to you.

You will have a very private drive way hidden behind trees to park your car and toys.

All pets are charged a pet fee of $150. There is a maximum of two pets per home. A special request for payment will be sent to collect the fee.
•This is a privately owned home that is much loved by its owners. Please enjoy your TLC while treating the home with respect –as if it were yours– and respect the neighbors too.
• Damaged or broken items are your responsibility. Report to the TLC office – 423-790-0071 or jennylynn@tlcvacations.com
• Trash: Your responsibility to remove. NEVER leave out overnight. Left Behind Trash is subject to a minimum $25 charge to your security deposit.
• The home is on a septic system. PLEASE be careful with what goes down the commode/drains. Please only use septic safe toilet paper such as Angel Soft.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
There is no trash service at this property. It is considered a pack in pack out community. Please plan ahead to take your trash with you to either convience center posted in the kitchen
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

•This is a privately owned home that is much loved by its owners.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $150 per pet additional pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away! Ten Mile
Lake Retreat the Perfect Cozy get Away in Ten Mile TN!
Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ten Mile, just steps from Watts Bar Lake. You'll also find Tennessee River and Boat Ramp within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away!?

Yes, every house at Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away! comes with a balcony.

Lake Retreat the perfect cozy get away! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little get away perfect spot in the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at Lakefront Retreat! The home was very clean and the beds were comfortable! Loved it so much we are going back next month! 10/10 recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location. Loved the dock
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TN stay

Very nice property...enjoyed the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, quiet and clean place to chill out

We enjoyed our stay in this very quaint and clean older property. It has a lot of charm and is right on the water and very convenient to the marina for renting boats and enjoying the lake. When we get back that way we will certainly rent this again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip

We got to relax and connect with nature which was what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Mob19!

Great location!! It was so peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College tour

Came to tour the U of TN. Beautiful house on a quiet cove of Watts Bar Lake. Had dinner at the Euchee Bar and Grill-highly recommend. Overall great trip; just too short.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars as usual, we’ve rented this house for 3 years now and will be back next year. It’s perfect for our family, they literally have everything you need. The spot on the lake is in a perfect cove and is very quiet. We bring our paddle boards and floating island and spend all day on the boat dock and the water. We always rent a boat at the Terrace View Marina a spend the day at the sandbar. The house definitely feels like home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & Quiet

My husband and I stayed for 7 nights at this lovely lakefront home.Nice and clean and spacious inside as well as the large rap around deck. It was a very nice getaway and we would return,nice and quiet and serene.Just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Finding the place .

Finding the place was very difficult because there were three streets by the same name and instructions were not precise. The house number was on a small post and almost invisible, the house is well hidden from the street.. Parking with a boat is most difficult. We had to unhook our trailer from the truck and turn it by hand. The cabin is beautiful and location on the lake is beautiful also. Fishing was very poor for us. The Marinas in the area were like the Ghetto. Restaurants were mediocore medicore at best. .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Retreat fishing Trip

We enjoyed the house and where it was located. just the right size and decorrated beautifully. MY husband and a nearby family member went fishing everyday, we had our little dog with us . she liked going down to the boat dock and looking at the water.I got alot of sleep which was great. The only drawback was the condition of the deck and the deck funiture. exposed nails and broken boards. it needs major updates, outside table was unusable. We brought our own chairs and used them. I would give it 5 stars except for the deck. No problems with anything else
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lake retreat

Property and location were very nice after an 800-mile trip however other areas fell short of expectations. Couldn't connect to Wi-Fi, sofa bed was so uncomfortable that my son couldn't use it, second bathroom shower was very small for an adult and the master bathroom had to be shared, lighting in the kitchen area was poor, there was a dryer full of towels, dogs walked thru the yard at times and while eating dinner a Doberman came onto the desk and was peering thru the windows at us and there were spiders galore in the covered dock. While we were there it was hot and the houses A/C was a blessing from the heat. We really had only five days so I didn't bother contacting anyone about the Wi-Fi and I could mention the other areas that might need attention if deemed necessary. Overall, our family enjoyed the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good little stay.

This place has a fantastic location. Right next to Euchee restaurant and sand island. House is perfect for two couples or a family w two small kids. The spare box spring and mattress needs replacing. Its had its time and its time. Dock is perfect for our fish and ski. Watch shallow side of water pulling in tho. Depth finder saved us. Deck was a great place in evening to sit and see water. Rockers are great idea but wood is old and we had cover w towels. But we didnt mind. Outdoor table needs replaced. We did find some plastic table cloths and covered it. With all the critiques, I still really loved this place. With some more upkeep it will be a gem! Lloyd the neighbor was nice too! It rained one day and we sat on from porch which i thot was great. Will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Nice property... Experience could have been alot better.

Nice home, Nice property with good access to lake. That is the good. The negatives are the previously mentioned out door furniture which is all pretty much unusable seeing the previous reviews we brought are own but hade move it everytime we chose a different spot to relax. The cleaning crew needs held more accountable. From the refigerator to the stove to visible dust on furniture, really unnaceptable. Without too much detail communication with the host local or remote was not timely nor complete. They just did not seem to care too respond to concern that was raised. When they finaly did respond (too late) no real help was offered. Even with the aformentioned issues, had it not been for the host a higher rating would be in order.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Poor Communication

The house was lovely and we were very happy once we finally received the check in information. I spent over 4 hours during my 9 hour drive to Tennessee on the phone with VRBO to try to secure the check in information. The manager of the property was emailed repeatedly and VRBO tried to communicate but to no avail. The property owner did not post the check in information on the VRBO app and only emailed information apparently to the wrong email address. I was frantic since I was driving in torrential rains and trying to discuss the concerns with VRBO. Customer service at VRBO did a great job to get a hold of the property owner to get the check in information. I cried and was just about to turn back and drive 9 hours home when they secured the details. I will never wait until the day of check in for the details again. I give the communication to the property manager a zero.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This was my third time staying here. Our first stay was in Oct. 2017, second, May 2021, and third July 2025. Love this lake and love the location of the property. This property reminded my husband and I of a cottage his family owned on Indian lake in Ohio. But in the 8 years, the only improvement was the outdoor deck furniture, which was a great improvement. The other improvement was they now have trash pickup, you no longer have to take your trash to a pickup location. Their property description is not up to date. It is NOT professionally decorated, and the appliances are NOT new. The oven works but takes longer to cook. By trial and error you have to find the settings that work on the washer and dryer. The shower door in the bathroom off the sunroom has been disconnected at the top since our first stay. I know good help is hard to find, but they need to find a new cleaning crew. Upon arrival, debris on floors and area rugs. While sitting on couch, cushions sunk in, my husband pulled it up to adjust it and what a smorgasbord for mice and bugs. Original bedroom (front of cottage) had not been cleaned for quite sometime had dust and mouse poop everywhere. The host had asked for good reviews and if there were any issues to please consult her before leaving a bad review. I messaged her and got no response. The uncleanliness this last trip is unacceptable especially since cleaning fees are added into the rental of the property.
Mouse poop
Mouse poop
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A very beautiful house, and it is a lovely place. I found everything I needed in the house—it has absolutely everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The house and property are absolutely beautiful. If I had one recommendation it would be to replace the deck and furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had a great time..the property was clean..on the lake. The yard was easy to walk to lake..the dock was great to fish from...there was a few things that the property needs...ladder on dock...new outside furniture on the deck and deck needs stained/painted. It is sturdy but is dry and splinters.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Customer

This is the 2nd year in a row we’ve rented this house. It has everything you could possibly need, from the kitchen to the linens. The master bed is so comfortable, I spent a good amount of time trying to find the quilt and pillows I liked them so much 🙂. The water on the lake is so nice, no weeds and it’s not too cold. The covered dock is great but there were some boards that need a little work. The Terrace View Marina rents pontoon boats and we’ve done that the past 2 years also. It’s not too far of a drive and the price is great from 10am to sundown. There is a sandbar not to far that everyone hangs out at with their boats and that’s fun. It’s not to deep in some spots so smaller kids can have fun. The only downfall is the patio furniture isn’t useable, it needs to be replaced. Looking to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our first experience at renting an abnb.

The house was great had everything we needed. The only thing was the back deck furniture was not safe to use, some chairs had mold, and some slats were broken. The view was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lakefront Vacation

We had a great time, the house was awesome. Everything you need and more is there. The covered dock with power was perfect for all your lake toys. We rented a pontoon boat for the day and had a great time. The beds are super comfortable and all the linens and towels were great quality especially for a vacation rental. The only downside beside me being in an air cast is there no sandy entrance to the water. Once you get over the small rock wall that lines the shore it’s nice and sandy. The water is perfect, it has shallow areas and deeper ones to float around. We had a floating island, kayak and paddle board and they all were used every day. There’s a nice Weber kettle on the deck for grilling. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We really enjoyed staying here. The view and location was beautiful! We were in the lake almost every day. I loved the location .. it’s in a little cove so it wasn’t busy with boats and traffic which was nice since we have little ones. My kids spent the days trying the find seashells and clam shells and boy did they find a lot. They also found the cabinet under the TV that had some board games which they loved. My daughter and husband caught a fish which was neat. Overall it was a nice place to stay and we really enjoyed our time there. Only thing we recommend is to make sure to where sandals in the back porch or you could get a sliver.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A private rustic paradise

We enjoyed our stay very much. We look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021