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Enjoy fireside sunset & walk to movies, shops, restaurants!

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Terrace/patio
Cosy fire and lake view this Fall.
View of Tim’s Ford Lake . Back porch with outdoor dining tables and chairs.
Front of the house with circle drive
Entry hall and steps to downstairs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Winchester, TN
  • Harvey's Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Twin Creeks Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tim's Ford Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy fireside sunset & walk to movies, shops, restaurants!

Charming, *PET FRIENDLY* 1950s Lakehouse with dock. You can enjoy the lake out the back door or walk to historic downtown and: enjoy a movie at the Oldham Theatre; visit the Old Jail museum; shop and eat at boutiques and restaurants on the square.
Walk to the grocery market up the street for a bottle of wine and food supplies.
Twin Creeks Marina is a very short boat, car or bike ride away. You can rent a boat for the day, enjoy dinner and drinks at sunset and sometimes live music.
If you enjoy hiking, there are great trails at nearby Tim’s Ford State Park and Sewanee.
*Pet Friendly* we welcome well-mannered pets. There is a crate available in the house and a nice dog pin in the backyard, if needed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beware of toddlers around stairs and back porch
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Must approve #, size, breed and clean after pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The owners reserve the right to use the dock to access their boats at the boat dock at all times through the backyard.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Winchester

Located in Winchester, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Tims Ford State Park and Tims Ford Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Expressions and Hammers. Travelling with kids? Consider Twin Creeks Marina and Hank Weddington Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Winchester, TN

What's nearby

  • Hammers - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Franklin County Farmers Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harvey's Garden - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Twin Creeks Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tim's Ford Marina - 19 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Chattanooga, TN (CHA-Chattanooga Metropolitan) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Filo’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lupita's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Skips grill - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy fireside sunset & walk to movies, shops, restaurants! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Enjoy fireside sunset & walk to movies, shops, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy fireside sunset & walk to movies, shops, restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy fireside sunset & walk to movies, shops, restaurants! located?

This family-friendly Winchester holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Tims Ford Lake, Expressions and Hammers. Oldham Theatre and Winchester City Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of lake. Great dock for our boat. Kids really enjoyed the pad and board. Location is near Twin Creeks Marina for easy access to public boat launch. You're able to walk to downtown Winchetser, ice cream shoppe, restaurants, movie theaters. The owner Christie was very responsive. The stairs to the pier are a bit exhausting climbing back up with all your gear. But so worth it to be able to enjoy Tim's Ford.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Excellent Vacation home

The place was perfect. The house had enough of everything for an enjoyable peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ashley l.

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

Cozy stay

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Emily L.

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

Beautiful waterfront view

Enjoyed a long weekend conveniently located on the water of Tims Ford but within walking distance of the Winchester square. Lots of nearby options for recreation and food!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Wonderful & Relaxing weekend.

We absolutely loved our stay in Winchester. The house had everything we needed and more! The large deck and expansive outdoor seating areas were perfect for enjoying the beautiful views and fall weather. The bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and there was plenty of living space to move around and relax. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

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

Easter weekend

Beautiful view and plenty to do! Many games and activities provided by the host. Great places to eat and convenient shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Accurate listing

Good spot on the water, the dock was super convenient. Host was responsive and helpful, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masynn G.

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

Relaxing stay

Our stay at this house was wonderful! It was very clean, stocked with essentials in the kitchen and bathrooms. It was very close to the wedding we were attending and great access to the lake! The owner was so kind, and responded quickly when I had questions before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Comfortable lakehouse away from it all!

We loved staying in Winchester - a charming town with all of the necessities. Mostly, we sat on the back porch and enjoyed the views of water, trees, wildlife and boats passing by. A very pleasant stay; thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

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

Amazing Stay!

Had such a great stay here. Owner was very responsive to any questions we had. They went above and beyond with the amenities provided. Location was great, lake access was on point, and we just really enjoyed every moment of our stay! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher w.

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

Total Archery Challenge Stay

My wife and I came in to town for the Total Archery Challenge. great location and relaxing vibe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle K., Nashville, TN

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

Lake Time

Enjoyed! House is close to the lake, great views from the deck, lots of toys, house is well supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Great Lake house

Good for family lake experience. The kitchen had all the things you might need to actually cook. It looks like a great place to vacation with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stanley W.

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

Winter lake visit with family

Our weekend visit was wonderful, but too short. The "lake house" was a perfect option. There was more than enough room and exceeded our expectations. We would be happy to stay again if we repeat our plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

MaryT S.

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

Nice visit

Really enjoyed the back deck.. not sure if the dogs or the people enjoyed it the most. Nice to have the chairs around the fire pit in the backyard also.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arthur R.

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

.well worth the price

Perfect location for Sewanee University college visit. Quaint little town that appeared safe. House was clean and up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabethe O.

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

Easter at the Lake

We had a relaxing time, and wish the weather would have cooperated. The house has wonderful views out of the back of the property. The house had everything we needed, and a few sweet surprises.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

M. Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and well appointed

Roomy house with well appointed kitchen. Location was ideal. Winchester offered anything else we could need nearby. Rest, relaxation on the floating dock. Canoeing and stand-up paddle board a plus. Most enjoyable visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

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

Perfect on the water stay!

Christy was great to communicate with. The home was in an awesome location with the water access. We loved fishing off the dock and canoeing around. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Wonderful home for boating and jet skiing!!

I loved the chairs out in the shade around the fire pit. Having a boat dock was supreme. We’d like to go back next spring / summer!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Thanksgiving family weekend.

We rented the lake house for a thanksgiving weekend with our boys and their wives. This was the first time we did something like this for Thanksgiving. Such a wonderful time + lots of special memories made. The perfect getaway for a busy season. Forced us all to relax and enjoy quality time as a family. We will defintely be doing this on repeat.❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Franklin

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

Convenience on the lake

Great spot. Our family stayed over a long weekend and wished we could’ve stayed even longer. Comfortable home stocked with supplies. Loved using the fire pit in the evenings. The dock was great. We used the lily pads and enjoyed the warm water right there. There’s a beach near the marina that’s only about a 10 minute drive away. We didn’t go there, but did rent a boat for the day. Very nice! A great trip that made us all want a lakefront home. But it’s great to have a nice comfy rental instead!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Valerie H.

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

Great place for families with older kids.

The house is very nice and the view is great. The amenities were great for older kids but not for a 3 year old. The house wasn't very safe for a young child. There is an elementary school directly across the street and the neigh boring properties were very close so there wasn't much privacy. We weren't able to use the yard or the water out back due to safety issues for our child. The pictures weren't very accurate in showing the very steep stairs that lead to the lake. They were slick at the time and the downward slant of some of the stairs caused some anxiety while carrying a child. That part of the lake was actually just a creek which wasnt really indicated in the description either. This place is great for older families who don't a mind lack of privacy. The owner was very responsive to our concerns and worked with us in order to cut our stay short because this wasn't the right property for our trip. The house is very nice, the beds were comfortable and the large shower was great. Many games for older kids were available but not much for young children.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daina Q.

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

Relax by the Lake

It was a great place to kick back and relax. Quick access to many things around or just staying and enjoying the dock at the house!! We will definitely try to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Brentwood, TN

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

Perfect Lake Vacation

The house was exactly as expected and more. The location was perfect and house had everything we needed to enjoy our time at the lake with our family and friends. We highly recommend this home for anyone looking for a great family vacation at Tim's Ford.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christy G Buckner

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Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Franklin, TN

Why they chose this property

This house is in a wonderful location just a 1.5 hour (or less) drive from Nashville or Franklin or Chattanooga. The house is on a great part of the lake near the new Twin Creeks marina. You can walk to the grocery, restaurants, movie theatre, library, boutiques and festivals on the square.

What makes this property unique

Location near downtown, on deep water, close to marina, great view

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