10/10 Excellent
raquel s.
21 Oct 2024
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Perfect retreat
raquel s.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Cabin
Sparks Fly / The Retreat at Water's Edge / 2 Kayaks, 1 Canoe, 1 Paddle Board
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6820 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tracy City, TN
- Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead5 min drive
- South Cumberland State Park8 min drive
- Monteagle Sunday School Assembly13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Sparks Fly / The Retreat at Water's Edge / 2 Kayaks, 1 Canoe, 1 Paddle Board
Welcome to Sparks Fly, a custom-built cabin in The Retreat at Water's Edge, a gated community in Tracy City, TN. A short walk to the 95-acre neighborhood lake. 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, and 1 paddle board included. Take in lake view sunsets from the comfort of the front porch or from the warmth of the fire pit.
Whether you're chasing an outdoor adventure, slowing down to recapture your creative inspiration, or rekindling a relationship . . . find just what you're looking for and watch the Sparks Fly.
THE RETREAT AT WATER'S EDGE is a gated resort community in Tracy City, TN. We're partial, but we think it's the best neighborhood in the area!
Here's are a few of the amenities this neighborhood offers:
NEIGHBORHOOD LAKE: Our cabin is a very short walk to the 95-acre calm water lake. Under our porch we have 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, 1 paddle-board, and several life jackets. You are welcome to use these for free during your stay. If you go out the front door of the cabin and walk to the right down Sunset Ct, there is a spot where the road lowers/ narrows and the lake is closer/ more accessible on either side of the road before you get to those few houses on the peninsula/ cul-de-sac. This area is a good spot to put in for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. People also fish in the lake as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD DOCK: If you walk or drive back towards the main entrance to the neighborhood, there will be a playground on your right. Park there and walk past the playground and there is a boardwalk to a covered dock with Adirondack chairs. It’s a great place to relax by the water. {To head towards playground/ main entrance, turn left off Sunset onto Heron in front of the cabin, and then turn right onto Water’s Edge. The playground will be on your right.}
NEIGHBORHOOD FIRE PITS: There are several community fire pits. The closest one is in the cul-de-sac that you can see when looking straight off the front porch. It has orange chairs around it. And it has firewood next to the pit for use. The other pretty cool area is the covered pavilion closest to the main entrance. This one has cafe lights and an actual fireplace and picnic tables. I believe that one should have firewood available as well but I’m not 100% sure.
COMING SOON: Neighborhood swimming pool & walking trail around the lake!
Whether you're chasing an outdoor adventure, slowing down to recapture your creative inspiration, or rekindling a relationship . . . find just what you're looking for and watch the Sparks Fly.
THE RETREAT AT WATER'S EDGE is a gated resort community in Tracy City, TN. We're partial, but we think it's the best neighborhood in the area!
Here's are a few of the amenities this neighborhood offers:
NEIGHBORHOOD LAKE: Our cabin is a very short walk to the 95-acre calm water lake. Under our porch we have 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, 1 paddle-board, and several life jackets. You are welcome to use these for free during your stay. If you go out the front door of the cabin and walk to the right down Sunset Ct, there is a spot where the road lowers/ narrows and the lake is closer/ more accessible on either side of the road before you get to those few houses on the peninsula/ cul-de-sac. This area is a good spot to put in for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. People also fish in the lake as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD DOCK: If you walk or drive back towards the main entrance to the neighborhood, there will be a playground on your right. Park there and walk past the playground and there is a boardwalk to a covered dock with Adirondack chairs. It’s a great place to relax by the water. {To head towards playground/ main entrance, turn left off Sunset onto Heron in front of the cabin, and then turn right onto Water’s Edge. The playground will be on your right.}
NEIGHBORHOOD FIRE PITS: There are several community fire pits. The closest one is in the cul-de-sac that you can see when looking straight off the front porch. It has orange chairs around it. And it has firewood next to the pit for use. The other pretty cool area is the covered pavilion closest to the main entrance. This one has cafe lights and an actual fireplace and picnic tables. I believe that one should have firewood available as well but I’m not 100% sure.
COMING SOON: Neighborhood swimming pool & walking trail around the lake!
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tracy City
Located in Tracy City, this cabin is on a lake. Sam H. Werner Military Museum and Tennessee Williams Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and Gruetli-Laager City Hall. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and cycling nearby.
Tracy City, TN
What's nearby
- Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
- South Cumberland State Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
- Monteagle Sunday School Assembly - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
- University of the South - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
- The Caverns - 37 min drive - 19.2 km
Restaurants
- Dutch Maid Bakery - 5 min drive
- Hanks Corner Grille - 5 min drive
- El Maguey - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 14 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Patty T.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin
Patty T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annie R.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
Annie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Trina O.
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trina O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gabriela
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gabriela
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Daniel Hope
I am a REALTOR in Nashville. Our family fell in love with Sparks Fly / The Retreat at Water's Edge and we decided to purchase it for our own personal family getaway. When we couldn't come down as often as we'd like, we began renting it out for others to enjoy! We love relaxing on the front porch and taking in the lake views. We love kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing on the lake. We love the area restaurants. And we love the natural beauty of Foster Falls, Sycamore Falls, and more!
Why they chose this property
THE RETREAT AT WATER'S EDGE is a gated resort community in Tracy City, TN. We're partial, but we think it's the best neighborhood in the area!
Here's are a few of the amenities this neighborhood offers:
NEIGHBORHOOD LAKE: Our cabin is a very short walk to the 95-acre calm water lake. Under our porch we have 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, 1 paddle-board, and several life jackets. You are welcome to use these for free during your stay. If you go out the front door of the cabin and walk to the right down Sunset Ct, there is a spot where the road lowers/ narrows and the lake is closer/ more accessible on either side of the road before you get to those few houses on the peninsula/ cul-de-sac. This area is a good spot to put in for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. People also fish in the lake as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD DOCK: If you walk or drive back towards the main entrance to the neighborhood, there will be a playground on your right. Park there and walk past the playground and there is a boardwalk to a covered dock with Adirondack chairs. It’s a great place to relax by the water. {To head towards playground/ main entrance, turn left off Sunset onto Heron in front of the cabin, and then turn right onto Water’s Edge. The playground will be on your right.}
NEIGHBORHOOD FIRE PITS: There are several community fire pits. The closest one is in the cul-de-sac that you can see when looking straight off the front porch. It has orange chairs around it. And it has firewood next to the pit for use. The other pretty cool area is the covered pavilion closest to the main entrance. This one has cafe lights and an actual fireplace and picnic tables. I believe that one should have firewood available as well but I’m not 100% sure.
COMING SOON: Neighborhood swimming pool & walking trail around the lake!
Here's are a few of the amenities this neighborhood offers:
NEIGHBORHOOD LAKE: Our cabin is a very short walk to the 95-acre calm water lake. Under our porch we have 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, 1 paddle-board, and several life jackets. You are welcome to use these for free during your stay. If you go out the front door of the cabin and walk to the right down Sunset Ct, there is a spot where the road lowers/ narrows and the lake is closer/ more accessible on either side of the road before you get to those few houses on the peninsula/ cul-de-sac. This area is a good spot to put in for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. People also fish in the lake as well.
NEIGHBORHOOD DOCK: If you walk or drive back towards the main entrance to the neighborhood, there will be a playground on your right. Park there and walk past the playground and there is a boardwalk to a covered dock with Adirondack chairs. It’s a great place to relax by the water. {To head towards playground/ main entrance, turn left off Sunset onto Heron in front of the cabin, and then turn right onto Water’s Edge. The playground will be on your right.}
NEIGHBORHOOD FIRE PITS: There are several community fire pits. The closest one is in the cul-de-sac that you can see when looking straight off the front porch. It has orange chairs around it. And it has firewood next to the pit for use. The other pretty cool area is the covered pavilion closest to the main entrance. This one has cafe lights and an actual fireplace and picnic tables. I believe that one should have firewood available as well but I’m not 100% sure.
COMING SOON: Neighborhood swimming pool & walking trail around the lake!
What makes this property unique
Sparks Fly is close to the 95-acre calm water lake. You can see the water from the front porch and you can leisurely stroll out the cabin and down the street to the water's edge. Under the front porch for your use are 2 kayaks, 1 paddle board (my personal favorite), and 1 canoe. There are also life jackets under the porch, as well. You are welcome to use all of these during your stay!
The covered front porch is amazing. Hook up to the bluetooth speaker and enjoy your favorite music. Or disconnect entirely and listen to the wind in the trees, watch the sun sparkle on the water, and watch the herons and geese on the water.
We love the fire pit in the front yard (hence our cabin's name Sparks Fly). There are skewers in the drawer below the oven for you to use for hot dogs or s'mores. We have plenty of firewood stacked next to the fire pit available for you to use.
Sparks Fly is a custom built home. The main level has 9' ceilings throughout plus a soaring living room ceiling that opens to the second floor. The cabin also has a full-size staircase with oak treads up to the second floor.
The kitchen is fully furnished and open to the main living area. We even have a few extras like a crockpot and blender. And of course we have a coffee maker with complimentary K-cups for your enjoyment.
The covered front porch is amazing. Hook up to the bluetooth speaker and enjoy your favorite music. Or disconnect entirely and listen to the wind in the trees, watch the sun sparkle on the water, and watch the herons and geese on the water.
We love the fire pit in the front yard (hence our cabin's name Sparks Fly). There are skewers in the drawer below the oven for you to use for hot dogs or s'mores. We have plenty of firewood stacked next to the fire pit available for you to use.
Sparks Fly is a custom built home. The main level has 9' ceilings throughout plus a soaring living room ceiling that opens to the second floor. The cabin also has a full-size staircase with oak treads up to the second floor.
The kitchen is fully furnished and open to the main living area. We even have a few extras like a crockpot and blender. And of course we have a coffee maker with complimentary K-cups for your enjoyment.
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