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South Holston Retreat

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A dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by dense forest, with a campfire and camping gear on the shore.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a garage.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering natural light.
A marina with boats docked, a covered building, and a forested hillside in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a desk, a chair, a plant, and a large window.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
Accommodating 8 guests, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It includes a patio for outdoor enjoyment and is pet-friendly. Explore South Holston Lake and Bristol Caverns, both offering unique recreational opportunities.

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near South Holston Lake
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, The Pinnacle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

South Holston Retreat

A family lakehouse for the past 25 years, recently open to the public! Approximately 5 acres situated on the secluded South Holston Lake in East Tennessee. This property includes approximately 300 ft of lake frontage. One of three of the best, local man made TVA lakes. South Holston is by far the prettiest and cleanest lake in East Tennessee. South Holston Mountain is one of the highest vantage points within the East Tennessee Mountains. The American Bald Eagle and Osprey birds are here almost all year. Activities include hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Also, one of the most premier trout fishing is below the dam in South Holston Tailwaters. People from all over come to see the size of these Rainbow and Brown Trout. This lakehouse is located nearby Friendship Resort and Marina. Lake access is year round! The lake drains down in the winter and has a full pond in the summer. Access the lake from the Lake House stairs or from Friendship Marina that's right down the road!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn the AC/heat off.
Please report any damage or maintenance issues prior to leaving to the host.
Put keys back in lockbox after locking up property. Be sure to scramble the lockbox combo.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not move any furniture.
If pets are staying, please keep them on leashes when taking them on walks or using the bathroom on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4092897vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bristol

Bristol is home to this holiday home. Bristol Municipal Stadium and Barter Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paramount Center for the Arts and The Arts Depot. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Viking Hall Civic Center or Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center.
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Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • South Holston Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 21 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 25 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 26 min drive - 35.5 km
  • The Pinnacle - 28 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shady Valley Country Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sportsmans - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rowdy Rooster - ‬11 min drive
  • Just A Swingin'
  • ‪Raceway Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Holston Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at South Holston Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Holston Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Holston Retreat located?

Situated in Bristol, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from South Holston Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Observation Knob and Bristol Caverns. Cross Mountain Trailhead is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonder day day out on the lake, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We had plenty of room, and the setting is pretty. The house had very poor water pressure, and that presented significant problems throughout our 3-day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and peaceful setting
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went up for a guys weekend, and the property fit our needs. The house was a little dated and the walk down to the dock was sketchy in parts, but we had a nice stay. There was very good communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. Parking was a little tight for multiple trucks and boats but otherwise good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Needs a few things fixed or updated but was fine for what we needed for the race at Bristol. The inside of the home was nice. Clean. Inviting and homey. Not a lot of water pressure for the upstairs bathrooms but this is in the mountains. We still had water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the remote peaceful place we were looking to find for a weekend. Easy parking, great views, late summer memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake house getaway

Awesome private getaway with lake access in a nice home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was a great choice. The lake is nice and it is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake house

Awesome slice of paradise on South Holston lake that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to totally recharge and enjoy a perfect lake experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heat and air were great. Water pressure was low.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a a nice time no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, clean everything works fine. Just like being at home.Quite a hike down to the lake,.

Great property, you should be in good health before walking to the beautiful lake. Steep walk back up the hill
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We absolutely loved our stay at the Lakehouse, the open concept to the family room allowed us to spend time together inside and on the porch. The entire family had a blast fishing and swimming. Eric was responsive and so welcoming. Plenty of towels for everyone, plenty of fridge space between the kitchen and garage,washer and dryer available to wash as you go.Thank you so much for the great visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thank you so much Kayla and yall come back anytime 😊. You folks were great to deal with. I appreciate the respect you showed. Eric
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location was very important to us as we were within walking distance from a family gathering. We greatly appreciated the ability to sleep 8, however the twin beds are actually a trundle bed which can be a bit awkward. The communications with the owner were very good before and during our rental. The owner allowed us to enter early which was very nice. The location of the garage door opener to access the rental was a bit hard to find initially. The property is on a deep well which supplies a limited amount of water. When we arrived the flow rate was low and the owner quickly came out to replace a sedimentary filter which helped things out. Note that while the house has 4 full bathrooms, it is really only feasible to use one at a time due to the available water flow.The house is very quite with a nice view of the woods from the master bedroom. The HVAC system worked very well even on the very hot summer days. While the interior is a bit rustic, we enjoyed our visit and plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Beautiful views but has issues

Host was very responsive to emails. Host also provided kayaks and canoes along with life vests option which was really nice. He was also kind enough to give us the option to use the atv to get down the super steep grade to the lake we didn’t use it but it was a nice option House was very large with nice bedrooms, twin decks. The issues: 1. You need to have a lock box or something to get access to the building. Not “the garage door opener is beside the door on a piece of wood”. Luckily. I got there before my wife and kids. 2. 4 bathrooms but if your a man taller than 5’7 you cannot use the toilet. Who puts toilets under a dormer ? 3. Water pressure was horrible! Literally if you turned the water on anywhere and you were taking a shower it would completely stop- literally! It took almost 3 minutes just to fill a gallon jug of water. Bathroom with tub upstairs would not give any water ever. 4. Upstairs bedroom you couldn’t close door and if you pushed hard they would be stuck in the room. My youngest daughter got stuck in the room multiple times and called me to come let her out. 5. Really needs to be cleaned professionally. Lots of grease on counters. Floors looked like somebody just ran a swiffer across it and called it a day. We found items left in multiile beds(hair clips, brushes). I’ve stayed in hunters cabins and been found but this was a little much. 6. Neighborhood is run dow- condemned buildi This house has amazing potential and gorgeous views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really the perfect place for us. It was only 20 minutes from the racetrack was out in the country secluded no traffic problems getting back-and-forth and the house was just what we needed the right number of bedrooms bathrooms so we’ll probably do this again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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