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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Watts Bar Lake
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Spring City, TN
Watts Bar Lake
Place, Watts Bar Lake
1 min walk
Lost Sea Adventure
Place, Lost Sea Adventure
49 min drive
Cumberland County Playhouse
Place, Cumberland County Playhouse
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Downstairs custom bunk room with in-room vanity.
+1
2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Downstairs King Guest Room
1 King Bed
Downstairs Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Living Room has Queen Sleeper with Premium Memory Foam
1 Double Sofa Bed
Upstairs Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Queen Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Downstairs En Suite Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Downstairs Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Guest Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub
Welcome to Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat, a spacious craftsman-style lake house designed for unforgettable gatherings on Watts Bar Lake. Perfect for family vacations, lake weekends, and group getaways, this beautifully designed home blends comfort, entertainment, and outdoor adventure in a peaceful lakeside setting.
With room for large groups, inviting living spaces, and a private dock just a short walk from the home, this retreat makes it easy to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories together.
✨ Top Highlights
• Private two-story boat dock with boat slip and jet ski lift • Spacious lake house that sleeps up to 16 guests • Outdoor hot tub, fire pit, and covered patio with TV and grill • Game room with billiards table and entertainment space • Paddle boards, kayak, and golf cart access to the dock
🏡 The Experience
Inside the home, an open-concept living area welcomes guests with soaring wood-beam ceilings, comfortable seating, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace—perfect for gathering together after a day on the water.
The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops, a gas cooktop, double ovens, and a beverage station so the cook never misses the fun.
Step outside onto the large wraparound deck where you’ll find multiple seating areas, outdoor dining space, and a covered patio complete with café lights, a grill, and a TV for relaxing evenings outdoors.
🛏️ Rest & Comfort
Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests with spacious bedrooms and thoughtfully designed sleeping arrangements.
Each bedroom includes comfortable mattresses, soft linens, and welcoming touches that help guests unwind after a full day of lake adventures.
🎲 Entertainment & Outdoor Living
The lower level of the home offers additional space to gather and have fun together.
Guests can enjoy:
• A billiards table for friendly competition • Large lounge area for movie nights or relaxing • Outdoor hot tub overlooking peaceful wooded views • A backyard fire pit perfect for s’mores and evening conversations
With multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, the home makes it easy for large groups to relax together without ever feeling crowded.
🚤 Lake Life & Outdoor Adventure
A short wooded path leads to your private dock on Watts Bar Lake, where guests can swim, paddleboard, kayak, or simply relax and take in the peaceful lake views.
The dock also features upper-level seating, perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset drinks after a day on the water.
Guests are welcome to bring their own boat or jet ski to take advantage of the boat slip and lift. We recommend Blue Springs Marina, Arrowhead Resort, or Terrace View Marina for Bass Boat and Pontoon Boat Rentals. We advise reserving these prior to your stay.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Amenities
We love hosting families with kids and have included thoughtful touches to make traveling easier. Guests will find games, puzzles, and toys to enjoy, along with helpful essentials like a pack ’n play with sheets, a high chair seat, and kid-friendly plates, bowls, and cups.
🌅 Explore the Area
Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat is located near the charming town of Spring City, about an hour from both Chattanooga and Knoxville.
Nearby marinas, restaurants, hiking trails, and outdoor attractions make it easy to explore the beauty of East Tennessee while enjoying the tranquility of lake life.
👥 Perfect For
• Large family lake vacations • Multi-family getaways • Friends gathering for a weekend retreat • Summer boating trips and fishing adventures • Cozy winter lake escapes by the fire
📅 Book Your Lakeside Escape
Whether you’re planning a summer adventure on the water or a cozy winter retreat by the fire, Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat offers the perfect setting for making memories together.
Book your stay and experience one of the most relaxing lake getaways on Watts Bar Lake.
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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
About the area
Spring City
Located in Spring City, this holiday home is on a lake. Dayton Golf and Country Club and Eden Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tennessee River and Watts Bar Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Cumberland Mountain State Park - 50 min drive - 63.8 km
Cumberland County Playhouse - 60 min drive - 75.7 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 81 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 18 min drive
Spring City Diner - 19 min drive
Uncle Gus' Mountain Pit Bar-B-Que - 20 min drive
Mr. Twister - 23 min drive
Winstead's American Grill - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub on 12 October 2026 start from NZ$1,436, 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.
What time is check-in at Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat | Dock & Hot Tub located?
This family-friendly Spring City holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Watts Bar Lake and Tennessee River. Yellow Creek Wildlife Management Area and Watts Bar Dam Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Great house! We loved all the extra treats and details the owner left for us. We had four generations in the house and lots of space. Highly recommend this rental!!!
Amazing lake home! Beautifully decorated and comfortable. Kitchen well appointed with cookware, bakeware, all the gadgets. Outside porch area with TV so quiet and comfortable, cool breeze all day. Yards surrounded by trees so felt very private. Firewood stocked for fire pit. So many nice touches all around, welcome snacks…. Beach towels and hot tub towels, everything thought out so well. Resort like feel. Host Beth was amazing! Quick communication and so accommodating. Overall, best vacation rental for our family’s yearly trip. Thank you Beth!
The property was wonderful and very relaxing. The host has everything you could ever need and more. My family and I really had a great time. Would completely recommend this VRBO to anyone.
We stayed at the hidden gem with our extended family for the weekend. Everyone. (ages 6 through 78.) all had a great time. Plenty of space and things to do!
12 friends stayed comfortably and loved every detail about this amazing property!!! Host pays amazing attention to detail and was accessible for any questions we had. Highly recommend!!
A beautiful home. Very comfortable and had everything we needed and then some. Plenty of seating, ample kitchen supplies and fun lake toys. All 12 adults and four kids loved it.
We had a great family vacation! Eight adults and two children, one under two, and we had plenty of space for all! Great sleeping accommodations and lots of space to spread out. The lake, dock, and the use of paddle boards, and a kayak was a plus. We never left the house, except to go down to the lake, so we cooked each night and truly had a wonderful time. Accommodations and host were A-one!
If I could rate this property more than 5 stars, I would! Everyone in my family were truly amazed by all the amenities and luxury of the house. The beds were comfy, plenty of room, loved the fireplace, firepit, boat dock sunset, and more. Perfect place to celebrate our Christmas vacation- they even provided a tree for us! Highly recommend,
We had such a wonderful time this weekend at the Hidden Gem Lakeside Retreat!! We have family members who traveled from Texas to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation from Tennessee Wesleyan and this house was the perfect place for the occasion!! The house has everything you need to prepare and serve meals for a large group with plenty of room for everyone to comfortably gather. We loved driving the golf cart along the trail from the house to the dock! Such a sweet gravel trail with a small bridge We rented a boat, caught some fish, saw lots of deer…the house has everything you need for a relaxing and fun getaway!!
We just got back from eight nights at this lake house. and it is everything it says it is. We brought down two boats. They had a dock/slip that came with the rental property and we were fortunate enough to be able to rent an empty dock from the neighbor so we didn’t have to pull the one boat out every night. The lake was super nice. It was like glass and it was huge! we tubed and there’s a couple restaurants on the lake. There’s a sandbar where people gather and just drop anchor, play water games, let the kids run around. Listen to music. And enjoy the 90 degree weather! It was just perfect. exactly what we were looking for.. The house itself is laid out nicely. It was very clean. They thought of everything and they had everything you would need. There was a pool table, hot tub, and fire pit. Every bedroom plus common areas indoors and out had a TV. The beds were super comfortable. It was just a very very well thought out layout. There’s a golf cart to get you down to and from the lake. The dock where you could just sit and watch the sun set or rise Plus, they had paddle boards and kayaks included with the rental. There was just plenty of stuff to do on the lake. It was exactly what we were looking for. The host responded to the questions we had in the beginning promptly and we did not have to bother her During our stay because everything was as stated (and then some). However, do watch the inside wood stairs going down as they can be slippery.
SHELLY P.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Beth
I grew up in a home where guests were always welcome, so my love for providing hospitality started at a young age. Being your host is fun and meaningful because I love providing a beautiful space where you can relax, make fun memories with those you love, and find rest for your heart, soul, and mind.
I started hosting our first rental as a fun side project, but soon discovered that we wanted to keep growing our business through building new homes that are specifically designed for our guests. We took 6 of our 8 North Ridge Escapes properties from empty lots to the beautiful furnished properties available today! It’s a new found love and form of art with a meaningful purpose.
My husband and I have been married for over 16 years and love living in Chattanooga. We are enjoying these short, sweet, and crazy years as parents of four tiny humans! We love our church, Calvary Chapel Northside, and enjoy family adventures outside as much as possible.
We are honored to have you as our guest and I'm happy to answer any questions you have!
Beth has been a Superhost since 2019! Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.
What makes this property unique
Our guests love having access to our private dock on the beautiful Watts Bar Lake with paddle boards, a kayak, and local boat rentals available.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests