Ruth's Retreat on South Holston River

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A serene lakeside property with a small cabin and a larger house on a grassy hill.
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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a granite countertop.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A covered outdoor deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • Place, Boone Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bristol Dragway
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Sleeping area

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Size bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Euclid Shopping Center and Lee Garden Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sycamore Shoals State Park and Worley's Cave. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Dragway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • Worley's Cave - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Boone Lake - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Bristol Caverns - 16 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Finish Line Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪South Fork Tap House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Package Co - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruth's Retreat on South Holston River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ruth's Retreat on South Holston River ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruth's Retreat on South Holston River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruth's Retreat on South Holston River ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruth's Retreat on South Holston River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Worley's Cave, Boone Lake and Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park. Bristol Motor Speedway and Whitetop Creek Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean cabin. Peaceful, private environment with a great view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely love this! The surroundings were amazing. I would stay again and recommend it to anyone. Super clean too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Awesome cabin, great location, amazing fishing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth's Retreat was the perfect getaway for two. Extremely clean, cozy and quiet with beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an utterly charming property! The views were spectacular, and the place immaculate and peaceful. We never turned the TV on, so can’t speak to that, but WiFi worked well. Finding the drive down to the river was a minor hiccup, but easily driven once discovered, and the walk down to the river could be accomplished for most. We came for the fishing, but found we spent more of our time on the deck enjoying the view, strumming a few chords, and relaxing. Betty went the extra mile with her place—loved the towels, the shampoo and soaps she provided, the book of places to visit and restaurants noted….and the little treats were a wonderful welcome touch!We’ve been using VRBO for decades, and found this place to be in the top ten of rentals we’ve used!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Hiked, creeper trail, fly fishing tour, very quiet and remote
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

South Holston Reserve Ruth's Retreat A+

Fishing was excellent and we had the whole reserve just to ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a quiet getaway

Highly recommend! We came up to fish the SoHo and the cabin location was ideal. Cabin is very clean, well equipped and has beautiful views of the river and countryside. Check in was a breeze. Really enjoyed our stay. We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

The property exceeded our expectations. Planning a return trip was our first order of business once we checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a great place! Just perfect for my husband and I. Absolutely beautiful views of the mountains

Perfect place to book if your looking fly fish! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Great property in a great location. The place is super clean and well stocked with everything you may need. We have visited twice and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise on the South Holston River

This was the perfect place for our visit to the area! We had an absolutely beautiful view with all the modern amenities in our cabin. My husband had a great time fishing and the trout were accommodating. We were very comfortable and will definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it so much!

Betty was great! Looking to book again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diamond in the Rough

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend at the races. This cabin was absolutely perfect for us and our 2 dogs. The location was convenient to downtown Bristol and the track (basically 20 minutes to everywhere). The place was super clean and the views were amazing. We really enjoyed coffee on the deck and the peace and quiet, with the only sounds being the mooing of the cows. Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Great location Great cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic country setting

The fishing is always magnificent and the property the same. I can't imagine not going back at least every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

Great spot to stay beautiful scenery and river
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The cabin was beautifully decorated and very clean. It had all the things you need for a most enjoyable time. The deck with grill was perfect for relaxing and watching the river and beautiful scenery. Close to town and close to Bristol Motor Speedway. This is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remarkable Vacation. On the Reserve

The accommodations and view of this eastern Tennessee location Is one for the memory book. If you are looking To wake up with $1 million view this is the place. The cabin was perfect for us,… One of the best kept secrets on the South Holstein River. The owners had our best interest in mind and really made our stay very special. We will definitely be returning
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful escape

this was a perfect getaway cabin. the cabin was clean and had everything we needed. the balcony had a beautiful view of the river and mountains. great place for your morning cup of coffee or end of the day glass of wine. would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Getaway

Beautiful property and cabin. Fully stocked with anything you would need. Lots of things to do nearby...music downtown Bristol, antique shopping Elizabethton, beautiful lake and outdoor area South Holston dam and of course beautiful, relaxing, fishing South Holston river at the bottom of property. Great place if you like to fish or just sit by the river and read.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Cabin view of the Holston Mountains on South Holston River

We have stayed at a lot of cabins through the years it was our favorite of all times. The owner had added so many personal touches (snacks, coffee and a fresh bag of ice). Fishing was good and there was plenty of shoreline to catch nice rainbow and brown trout. Very quiet surroundings and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Great view.Very nice and new.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was beautiful and it had a million dollar view! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

This place is great if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city! Betty was very nice and quick to respond when I had questions. The cabin was very clean and located right on the river. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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