Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge

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A wooden deck with two rocking chairs overlooking a lake.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, a staircase, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with chairs and a table set for two.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with a central island, a dining table set with plates and glasses, and a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Tracy City, TN
  • Place, South Cumberland State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteagle Sunday School Assembly
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Tracy City

Located in Tracy City, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Sam H. Werner Military Museum and Tennessee Williams Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Monteagle Sunday School Assembly and Sewanee Memorial Cross. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club, or consider a night out at The Caverns. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Tracy City, TN

What's nearby

  • South Cumberland State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Harton Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Monteagle Sunday School Assembly - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • University of the South - 18 min drive - 19.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Maid Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Maguey - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hank’s Corner Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$866, 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 Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calm Waters at The Retreat at Water's Edge located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Fiery Gizzard Grundy Forest Trailhead and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from South Cumberland State Park. Bigfoot Adventure TN Zipline and Harton Park are also within 6 miles (10 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. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, well stocked. We loved our time at Calm Waters!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2026
Thank you, Tiana! We’re so glad you loved Calm Waters and enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely lakeside get away

We loved the chance to get away and stay here at the Calm Waters house. We spent so much time outdoors since we had beautiful weather. It was fun to kayak and be in the stillness of the lake. And we loved the outdoor space with the BBQ, spa and fire pit.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway.

The house has everything you need in a very well designed layout - we had 2 adults and 3 kids and we never felt cramped. The house is perfectly stocked - they thought of just about everything and there are several convenience stores nearby for the things you need. The communication was timely. We’ll be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Again

This is our 3rd time staying here. It is perfect for our family of 4 with 2 avid fishermen. They added 2 more kayaks since our last visit which was such a great surprise that all 4 of us could go out together. There is nothing better than a quiet morning with a book and coffee on the porch overlooking the lake. Thank you all for another great stay! We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, breath taken views and all I expected.

The property was everything we expected and more. Clean, nicely decorated, plenty of accommodation and the lake view was so peaceful. Each morning the beautiful large porch extended our experience where we had our coffee in the morning and dinner at night. We share memorable conversation and can’t wait to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always great!

This was our second stay in Calm Waters and did not disappoint! View is always amazing and we even got some snow while we enjoyed the hot tub.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home

This is a beautiful home and beautiful setting. Highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The tiny home on the lake was a beautiful place for us to spend our anniversary! It was serene and quiet! The home was spacious and so clean. The back porch overlooking the lake was our favorite spot! The weather was perfect and we spent most of our time on the back deck… eating, playing, games, reading, etc.… we also enjoyed the hot tub and the kayaks that were stored under the house as well as the hiking that was close by to us. What a great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Thank you for choosing us for your anniversary, Kindra! We're honored to have been part of your celebration and hope to welcome you back for another special escape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Trip

We absolutely loved this place. Spotless and so beautiful. We enjoyed it, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect getaway for the whole family

Our family had such a wonderful time at this cabin. We kayaked, we had a bonfire, we played games, we RELAXED! They really thought of everything. We all LOOOVVVED our time there! We will absolutely return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great week!

Calm waters was amazing! Everything about it! Would def stay again! Great house, loved the lake: kayaking and paddle boarding, and the hot tub and fire pit was fabulous! Great getaway from the world!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Getaway

Exceptionally clean, stocked with everything you could possibly need, well decorated. Exactly as described in photos. Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

graduation weekend

We had several family members come to celebrate my daughter's graduation from Sewanee for the weekend. Calm Waters was a perfect landing spot for a full weekend! Would definitely stay here again when we can take advantage of the hot tub and do some kayaking!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

My five college friends came for a two day getaway, and it was perfect! Plenty of room and the house was clean and decorated so cute! We hiked, ate and enjoyed ourself completely. You will love this cute tiny house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Steel Magnolias girls trip

My besties and I stayed in this beautiful cozy home and couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay. From the cozy vibes, to having all the home amenities you can imagine, and the beautiful views we cannot say enough good about this place. The only bad thing we can say is we didn’t book enough time. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies’ Annual Retreat

This property exceeded expectations with its perfect, clean interior and excellent amenities, including a hot tub and lake access for paddle boarding. The coveted deck is also a beautiful space for group meals or just listening to the sounds of frogs at night. Leaving this one feeling recharged!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Above and Beyond Expectations

We can’t say enough good things about our stay! (Our only regret is not staying longer). Beautiful scenery, beautiful house. Everything was clean, beds were very comfortable, the house is stocked with everything you could possibly need (high chairs, baby gates, even an air fryer and crock pot!) They blew us away with how great this place is. Wish I could give more than 5 stars.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful view

The cabin was very clean and well laid out. The view of the water from the porch is what we came for and it didn’t disappoint. Beautiful! I loved sitting out there drinking my morning coffee and watching the ducks glide across the water. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was great! I wanted to give 5 stars but we weren’t able to use the hot tub because of too many chemicals. The minute we got in, our eyes started stinging and watering and we had to get out. We requested for someone to come out and remediate the issue so we could use it the next night, but they just offered to let us move to a different property. We were only staying 2 nights so we didn’t want to spend the short time we had left moving. The ice maker also didn’t work so we had to buy and bag of ice. Other than those 2 things, it was a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend if those two issues are corrected.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible getaway in the calm waters

We were seeking a calm, get away from our busy every day life. This tiny home brought us the tranquility and peace that was necessary and what we were craving. From the attention to detail to the location, this house had everything! It definitely left us with many memories and has become one of our favorite family getaways. Everything was immaculate, all the essentials you need and environment to satisfy your vacation needs and souls desires! Thank you for creating a home away from home. Memories we will never forget!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect family getaway!

This place was perfect for our family of 4! No one wanted to leave after our 3 days were up. We enjoyed the area during the day, but spent our mornings and afternoon/evenings at this quiet hideaway. We fished, had fires every night, enjoyed the hot tub, and Mom enjoyed reading 2 books on the porch rocking chair! The house was incredibly well stocked, I was so surprised. It was a breeze to cook dinner, even did a load of laundry after the kids got their clothes dirty hiking. We have already been plotting out when we are coming back. Next time we are bringing kayaks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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