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Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina

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Hilltop Haven is located on Center Hill Lake with 180 degree views of lake
Hilltop Haven is located in a very remote area on a dead end cul-de-sac.
Stunning views of Center Hill Lake.
Backside of the house overlooking Center Hill Lake.
Relax on the front porch and listen to the birds.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 144000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sparta, TN
  • Place, Center Hill Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caney Fork River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rock Island State Park
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 Bonus Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina

"Hilltop Haven" was built in 2008 and is a premier lakehouse destination on Tennessee’s Center Hill Lake in Smithville. Located only fifteen minutes away from Sligo Marina, 75 minutes from downtown Nashville and an hour from the airport. At over 4,000 square feet, the spacious five bedroom, three full bath, two-story lakehouse is a quiet and secluded retreat located on a dead end cul-de-sac. Only two houses are on the street. It is the perfect destination for a family vacation, reunion or getaway with friends.

Recently decorated with comfortable, plush furniture, Hilltop Haven invites an afternoon on the deck with a 180-degree view of the lake or a lively day of jet skis and pontoon boat rides (available for rental at Sligo Marina). There is no better getaway for watching the famous autumnal Tennessee leaves change while relaxing in the hammock, sitting in the adirondack chairs around the firepit, or grilling out on the two story deck overlooking Center Hill Lake. Hilltop Haven has something for everyone. The surrounding view of trees and lake with the sounds of countless Tennessee birds can become the soundtrack to your most relaxing vacation yet. The front yard and surrounding area have seen kite-flying, frisbee games, and many short hikes for all levels of experience. There are two bikes available to explore.

At the heart of the house is a culinary foodies dream kitchen with brand new stainless appliances, including a Keurig and Vitamix. Seating for fourteen in the dining room and breakfast room. A large gas grill is located on the top deck, with sweeping views of Center Hill Lake, with seating for six at the table on the upper deck. The house sleeps eighteen including two bunk beds, a fold out sofa, located in the fifth bedroom/playroom and two Queen inflatable air mattresses. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located on the main floor and two bedrooms and one bathroom are on the first floor. Flatscreens and Apple TVs (use your own login for netflix, hulu and amazon) are in the living room, den, playroom and master bedroom. We do not have cable TV. SONOS sound system keeps music streaming throughout the home, and wireless internet keeps you connected in every room. Wood burning fireplaces (wood provided) are located in the living room and master bedroom. Oversized washer and dryer and an ice maker are in the laundry room. Beach towels and a cooler are provided for your day on the lake. Two extra fridges are in the garage to store your drinks and food.

Just a short drive away through some of Tennessee’s most beautiful countryside is the famed and award-winning Foglight restaurant located on the Caney Fork River. Dollar General Grocery Store is only ten minutes away on Highway 70. Center Hill Lake is calling your name. We hope to welcome you at Hilltop Haven soon! Please note we have security cameras on the outside of the house for your protection. Check out our Instagram @hilltophavenlakehouse.

Close to Smithville, TN, Cookeville, TN, Watertown, TN, Rock Island, Sligo Marina, Four Seasons Marina, Hurricane Marina, Rock Island, TN and Sparta, TN.

Keywords: Hilltop House, Lake House, Center Hill Lake, Smithville, Sligo Marina, Rock Island, Sparta, Watertown, Cookeville, Tennessee, Hurricane Marina, Sparta, Tennessee, Lake, Four Seasons Marina, Nashville.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$1000 penalty for smoking inside the house.

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
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
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

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens and Black House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cotten's Marina and Pearson Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Sparta, TN

What's nearby

  • Center Hill Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caney Fork River - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rock Island State Park - 44 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Burgess Falls State Park - 54 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Tennessee Tech University - 59 min drive - 70.5 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪F.Z. Webb & Sons Pharmacy Smithville - ‬14 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
  • Hardee's
  • Mercadito Chabelita

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina?

As of 3 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina on 29 Jun, 2026 start from S$554, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina located?

This family-friendly Sparta holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Center Hill Lake and Caney Fork River. Smithville Golf Club and Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B.

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

Wonderful Place to Get Away

Everything was as described and perfect for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisela C.

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

Trip to Cummins falls, and burgess falls

Love the property and the lake view is amazing.!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We enjoyed our stay and Marcy was very accommodating and helpful when trying to decide logistics for our weekend! Very quite and secluded home with lake view and you can’t forget about the sweetest neighborhood watch dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice&Matt T.

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

Great stay for Wakefest

We had several people who were competing in Wakefest, this place was great! Plenty of room and things for the kids to do like board games and such. Beautiful views as well! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence L.

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

Great House

Great house with a very nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

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

Gorgeous view of the lake

Beautiful home with gorgeous views. The home has everything and then some that you would need. Close location to Sligo Marina. Looking forward to staying here again! .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great relaxing house and quiet location

We had a great time at center hill lake. Marcie is super fast at response to questions and is super friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Center Hill Retreat

Our group of friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hilltop Haven. The house was spacious and comfortable with beautiful decor and everything that we needed to make our stay feel like home. A special thank you to Marcie for being so responsive and helpful to anything we needed. Thanks for opening your home to us and looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

AMAZING VACATION HOME

The house is a wonderful place to stay for family gatherings. It is inviting and cozy. The lake view is spectacular, and the property is mostly private and incredibly peaceful. My only negative comment was, in the description states that Center Hill Lake is a 1 minute walk. To me, that sounds like we could take a trail or a pathway to the lake but that is not the case. There is no lake access. Nevertheless, it is a great place to vacation! Marcy was very responsive and accommodating and everything went very smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home, very clean. 10 miles off the main road. Backyard has a drop off. Would not advise for small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnni P.

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

A Quiet Time At The Haven

Overall a great experience, great communication from the property Manager, she was flexible on check in/out times, which we appreciated. The home is large and welcoming. Property description is accurate. Home is in a VERY remote location, driving to property at night can be very intimidating if not use to TN driving, as we were visiting from FL. We had wi-fi speed issues when more than 3 people connected. Also, backyard is very steep with drop off, not noticeable from pics. Parents with straying young ones will definitely need to look over them closely. Thank you for letting us spend Thanksgiving in your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Fall getaway

Our family had plenty of space to eat, sleep, and play at this property. The kids enjoyed playing ultimate frisbee and bike riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Secluded get away

The house was clean and secluded for our family get away. The views were the best part! We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Perfect Center Hill getaway!

A+++ on absolutely everything. Location, cleanliness, view, easy to get to, accuracy of listing, everything was spot on. Our group has stayed at Center Hill yearly for quite some time and this property is by far the best one we’ve ever stayed at. Perfect for larger groups needing plenty of space. Also a perfect spot for groups bringing in boats because of the location and parking situation. The host was timely with responses to any of our needs and made it such a painless experience with check in and check out (even neighbors were friendly). Would definitely come and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elzie M.

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

Enjoyed the Stay

House was nice and clean, plenty of space for 8 people, owner was nice and helpful. House was 30 minute drive from Smithville, a little more than we expected, but still okay. Bottom of stairs into lower level was a little tricky, just something to be aware of. There was an extra step that fooled a couple of people. Fire pit was nice, had marshmallow roast. Will likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

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

Great place for large group

We had 8 adults stay here for 2 nights to spend the days out on the lake. About 15/20 minutes to Sligo marina to launch. House was super clean and spacious, had everything we needed to cook in the kitchen one night and grill the other. Great view of the water from the large balcony. Internet worked great and had sound machines in every bedroom which was one of lots of little things the house had which made it a great stay! Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Grow4It

Our retreat was absolutely amazing. The house was wonderful and we will be back for sure!!! xoxox, Angela Bellar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

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

Review

The owner was wonderful. The house was spotless. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashish M.

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

Perfect getaway for a friends and family weekend. Enjoyed our stay,.

The place and the accommodation made our trip one of the most memorable family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

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

Lovely place to stay real peaceful

Awesome time great view and beautiful home. Had everything we needed to stay the week and visit family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann F.

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

Gorgeous remote sanctuary

This is an incredibly beautiful, comfortable, very private home. Marcie was a great host - communications were timely and thorough. Kitchen well stocked. Back yard firepit was our favorite gathering place during the cool fall nights. Neighbors dogs were sooooo sweet as were the human neighbors!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Amazing Warm Home

We all absolutely loved this home. It was warm and inviting with amazing views, comfortable beds, everything we could ask for!!! Would recommend to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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

Great lake house

Great house, the kitchen and living room has all the supplies and accessories you could need. With plenty of bedrooms and living space, it's perfect for a larger group. The house doesn't have water access but there is a great view of Center Hill Lake off the back 2-story deck. The location is very private/somewhat remote but has beautiful nature and is close enough to a few marinas and gas station, etc. Would definitely rent this house again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Loved the property! Very clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorris F.

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

Sparta Lake House

Very nice accommodations and plenty of room for family. We were in town for a wedding. The only drawback was the long drive into Cookville for wedding events---But the distance was in no way a negative rating for the accommodations. Loved the nights and early mornings out on the deck(s). Made a new friend--EllieMae [you will too when you stay here :-) ].
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marcie Allen

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The Van Mol's split their time between Nashville and Los Angeles. You will pick up the fact that music has had a huge influence on the owners’ intertwined lives since childhood. From the birdhouses to the art collections, music and memory-making permeate the lake house. We hope that you will find joy in the cheerful and upbeat space that has been built and decorated at Hilltop Haven.

Why they chose this property

A Writer's Retreat, A Musician's Sanctuary, A Family Getaway for Memory-Making. Enjoy the sounds of nature by stepping away from the busy city life. Unplug to hike or plug in to write.

What makes this property unique

Two levels of household space and living make it easy for adults to enjoy time together while kids play and enjoy children activities together. Ample communal space and the best sunset watching view on Center Hill Lake.

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