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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sparta, TN
- Center Hill Lake
- Burgess Falls State Park
- Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area35 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Common Space
1 Double Futon
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge
A unique opportunity to stay in an architectural gem on Center Hill Lake! The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge is a 3200 square foot 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath house situated on 5 acres of mostly wooded land overlooking beautiful Center Hill Lake. The house comfortably sleeps and entertains 14 people. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine on the gorgeous deck with views of Center Hill Lake with no other homes in view!
Bring your boat! CENTER HILL LAKE ACCESS is a 1/2 mile down the road!
Hot tub! Two Roku televisions--log on with your accounts or use ours: Hulu, Disney, Peacock. High Speed Internet. Fire pit. Ping pong table, basketball goal, tree swing, foosball, and corn hole! Board games, movies, and many books for the entertainment and enjoyment of you and your loved ones.
Do you like to cook? The chef's kitchen at The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge will thrill you! Double ovens, cooktop, two refrigerators (kitchen and garage), and dishwasher. For coffee lovers, choose from a traditional coffeemaker, Bodum French Press, Hario Pour over, or Keurig coffee for your morning wake up. Weber grill on the wrap-around deck. Leave your cookbooks at home! The house is stocked with over 20 cookbooks. Plenty of dining seating inside as well as outside on the deck.
Designed by renowned Lake Tahoe architect James Morton in 1978, this house is unlike any other on Center Hill Lake! The house is constructed entirely of California Redwood, Western Cedar, and Mahogany.
SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS
Master Bedroom- King size bed, Woods/lake views, desk, loveseat, two full baths en suite (main level)
Bedroom 2- King-size bed and twin-size bunk beds (upper bunk weight limit of 165ibs, intended for kids/teens), fireplace, loveseat- direct access to hot tub patio (downstairs). Bathroom across the hall.
Bedroom 3- King-size bed, direct access to hot tub patio (downstairs). Bathroom across the hall.
Bedroom 4- Twin bed and set of bunk beds with full bed on bottom and a twin on top (upper bunk weight limit of 165ibs, intended for kids/teens) with en suite full bathroom (downstairs)
Secondary sitting room- Full Sofa bed (main level)
Bring your boat! CENTER HILL LAKE ACCESS is a 1/2 mile down the road!
Hot tub! Two Roku televisions--log on with your accounts or use ours: Hulu, Disney, Peacock. High Speed Internet. Fire pit. Ping pong table, basketball goal, tree swing, foosball, and corn hole! Board games, movies, and many books for the entertainment and enjoyment of you and your loved ones.
Do you like to cook? The chef's kitchen at The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge will thrill you! Double ovens, cooktop, two refrigerators (kitchen and garage), and dishwasher. For coffee lovers, choose from a traditional coffeemaker, Bodum French Press, Hario Pour over, or Keurig coffee for your morning wake up. Weber grill on the wrap-around deck. Leave your cookbooks at home! The house is stocked with over 20 cookbooks. Plenty of dining seating inside as well as outside on the deck.
Designed by renowned Lake Tahoe architect James Morton in 1978, this house is unlike any other on Center Hill Lake! The house is constructed entirely of California Redwood, Western Cedar, and Mahogany.
SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS
Master Bedroom- King size bed, Woods/lake views, desk, loveseat, two full baths en suite (main level)
Bedroom 2- King-size bed and twin-size bunk beds (upper bunk weight limit of 165ibs, intended for kids/teens), fireplace, loveseat- direct access to hot tub patio (downstairs). Bathroom across the hall.
Bedroom 3- King-size bed, direct access to hot tub patio (downstairs). Bathroom across the hall.
Bedroom 4- Twin bed and set of bunk beds with full bed on bottom and a twin on top (upper bunk weight limit of 165ibs, intended for kids/teens) with en suite full bathroom (downstairs)
Secondary sitting room- Full Sofa bed (main level)
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bring your own child-proofing items.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking at all on premises.
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 and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sparta
Located in Sparta, this holiday home is in a rural area. Smithville Golf Club and Southern Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area and Window Cliffs State Natural Area - Burgess Falls State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sparta, TN
What's nearby
- Smithville Golf Club - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
- Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area - 35 min drive - 35.4 km
- Tennessee Tech University - 49 min drive - 50.4 km
- Window Cliffs State Natural Area - 52 min drive - 44.6 km
- Cane Creek Park - 55 min drive - 53.7 km
Restaurants
- The Twisted Oar - 36 min drive
- Little Dodge - 42 min drive
- Hillcrest - 6 min drive
- Bluewater Grille - 36 min drive
- Center Hill Motel and Restaurant - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ashley French
A native Nashvillian with roots in Smithville, TN, who loves sharing the beauty of Center Hill Lake with her guests!
Why they chose this property
Blame is all on my roots... My mom was from Smithville, TN. I spent every holiday and more visiting family in this area. Now I bring my family here for holidays and vacations, sharing it the rest of the time with rental guests.
What makes this property unique
The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge is unique among homes in the area as it is the only architecturally significant home on Center Hill Lake. Designed in the 1970's by famed Lake Tahoe architect James Morton, the Midcentury style and California wood from which the home is constructed is unlike an other home in the area.
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