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'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Estill Springs, TN
  • Place, Tims Ford Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Daniel's Distillery
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock

A great place to relax and enjoy the best that lake life has to offer. This quaint 2-level home is located on a quiet slough, yet convenient to the main channel. A two level dock provides ample room to spread out and enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, sunbathing, fishing, boating, canoeing.
The house is located in a small two cul-de-sac neighborhood with no thru traffic which makes a great setting for walks and biking.
The main living level includes a living area with stone fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms, a full bath with dual vanities, and a rear deck with porch swings and pub table overlooking the dock and lake.
A spiral staircase leads to the lower level consisting of a den area, bar/fridge, game table, bedroom, bathroom, a nautical themed kid's bunk room with 6 bunks, a small dry sauna, and a rear patio with chaise lounge chairs and grilling area.
The home offers many different areas (living areas, deck, patio, dock) for guests to congregate in smaller groups and enjoy varied activities

Tims Ford Lake is a beautiful deep water lake with many fingers extending in between the surrounding hills. With over 350 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of areas to explore and enjoy the beauty of the lake.
Convenient to Twin Creeks Marina and restaurant - "Drafts and Watercrafts"; accessible by boat or a short drive. They also provide jet ski and pontoon boat rentals.
For boaters, the dock includes a lift and two jet-ski floats. Popular water sports include water skiing, tubing, and wake boarding.
If fishing is a priority for your group, Tim's Ford is well known as a great small-mouth bass and hybrid striped bass lake. Large mouth bass, crappie, and catfish are also plentiful and area marinas provide leads on local guides that can put you on the fish.
If you chose to explore the surrounding area, there are many destinations to choose from, including charming downtown Winchester with shops, restaurants, and The Old Jail Museum; Tims Ford State Park with Bear Trace golfing as well as hiking, biking; Jack Daniels Distillery and Ms Bobo's restaurant in nearby Lynchburg; the Blue Gill Grill at Holiday Marina; Granny Fish's Restaurant in Tullahoma; and endless other intriguing sights.

Keywords: Tims Ford Lake, lake house, cabin, Tims Ford, Winchester

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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 3–17
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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

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Estill Springs

Located in Estill Springs, this holiday home is on a lake. South Jackson Civic Center and Cowan Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hammers and Twin Creeks Marina. Hank Weddington Park and D.W. Wilson Community Center are also worth visiting. 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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Estill Springs, TN

What's nearby

  • Tims Ford Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tim's Ford Marina - 19 min drive - 23.0 km
  • University of the South - 31 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - 32 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Jack Daniel's Distillery - 33 min drive - 39.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Skip's Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Filo’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen Grill & Chill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock?

As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$886, 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 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Tennessee Tahoe': Tims Ford Lake - Cozy Cabin with Two Level Dock located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Tims Ford Lake and Elk River. Tims Ford State Park and Devil's Step Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lake location. Glad you are making improvements to the stairs going to the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Great family weekend!

This was our second stay. We had a great weekend, a great place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Rhonda, thank you for your return visit and I am glad your crew had a great time! We look forward to you coming back again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Paulette R.

We had really nice weekend! Owner very nice and easy to work with!

Weather was somewhat disappointing, but when your with family and friends that's nothing!! Enjoyed the weekend!! Owner nice and great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Paulette, thank you for the positive review! If I had better control of the weather, I would have hoped you would have had a 5 Star stay. Thanks again for choosing the Tennessee Tahoe. I hope you come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Loved the new renovation

Beautiful renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Awesome get away

Our 2nd stay at Tennessee Tahoe great place in quiet neighborhood. Spent most of our time at boathouse. Close to twin creek marina.Check in was simple Jon was very helpful . Recommend this property very family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Fun Lakefront

Enjoy being on the lake with nice double deck dock for sunning and swimming
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mae Anne H.

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

Fantastic cabin for relaxation for the entire family

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tennessee Tahoe. The dock and quiet cove were our favorite area. The kids found a love for paddle boarding & it was easy to pull the boat up and dock to get out of the storm. The ongoing updates are visible. It’s a great area for quality family time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonny h.

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

Much Needed Getaway / Enjoyed

We were going pleasantly surprised by the size of the cottage! Initially we planned for 6 adults but our daughter joined with her 3 kids. We had plenty of
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

Love the Tahoe

Other than the trip down to the dock on the path, we loved the stay. Looks like improvements are in the works to solve that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

The Octagon

Hallway of doors is interesting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tennesse paradise

This cottage was everything we could’ve wanted and more! The owners have thought of everything!! Our favorite part was the dock. We spent majority of our stay in the waters off the dock or fishing off the dock. We only left the house once the whole 5 days we were there. The house was very spacious and it was nice having the covered porches when it rained on the last night. We will definitely be returning in the future when we make our way back to Tennessee!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa M.

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

Great vacation location. Perfect size for large group!

We had a wonderful time. It was spacious and clean. The only thing I would recommend is enforcing the walkway to the water with stairs the whole way. The stepping stones were uneven and day 1 I twisted my ankle and knee and fell. Wasn't able to go down to the water the whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

8/10 Good

Kathleen H.

Family Mini-Reunion

The house was perfect for our little reunion. The kids loved the bunk bed room. The kitchen was well equipped. Spent most of the time on the upper porch just chilling with family. Swimming was fun but could use a ladder on dock to get out of the water. Had a question and the owner returned my call immediately. Access to water is somewhat steep but do- able. Quiet and peaceful.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thank you for the positive review. Thank you also for the recommended improvement to add a ladder. I have one on order and will be adding it soon. Thanks for choosing the Tennessee Tahoe; I am glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhonda W.

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

Overall a good stay!

House and dock were very nice. The pathway to get down to the lake was a bit rough and steep. One of the older steps was rotten. Stairs need to be done all the way to the dock with hand rails. House was a little dusty but overall clean. We only were given one extra trash bag and no extra toilet paper or paper towel, we did have to buy those when we got there. Didn’t care for the spiral stair case, very hard for older or larger people to go up and down. Host was very nice and quick to answer any questions. The neighbor next door either used his leaf blower most of the day or pressure washed all day so it wasn’t very quiet. Overall though we had a great family weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

terri p.

Nice Lake Getaway

Two families rented this house for Memorial Day weekend. It was a nice place to stay, but not without some flaws. To start, the location was perfect. It's in a nice secluded cove away from the main lake traffic. The boat dock and lift were perfect! There was even a paddle boat which the kids and adults enjoyed. Moving on to the house, the basement was perfect for a group of 8 kids - a place for everyone to sleep comfortably and a place for them to hang out. Moving on to the upstairs, the kitchen is small and tricky to maneuver when preparing food for 12 people. The cabinets were very disorganized and the oven is very old and burned some of our food. We did most of our cooking on the grill, which worked great, but was under the deck. The main floor shower had no cold water, so the basement shower had to be shared. Thank goodness it was just a weekend trip! We had the kids "shower" in the lake - bar of soap and bottle of shampoo - works great! An outdoor shower would be a nice addition to this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Terri, Thank you for your positive review and items of note for improvement. We strive for continuous improvement of our property for the benefit of our family and other families to enjoy; all while trying to preserve the cozy cabin feel that makes spending time "at the lake" a memory-making experience. Regarding the cold water supply to the upstairs shower - this issue was immediately addressed and resolved as soon as a plumber could be scheduled. The stove will be checked out for proper operation and repaired / replaced as necessary. Regarding organization of the kitchen, the cleaning service will be coordinated with to ensure they know the proper placement of cookware, appliances, etc. Our goal is to provide a full complement of cookware & small appliances to ensure all guests' needs are accomodated. Thank you again for choosing the Tennessee Tahoe.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis A.

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

Doors Doors Doors,

Love the place, my second time here. All the doors for bedrooms and bath and stairway!!!!! Hope you pick the right one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr A.

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

As Described

We had a great stay at this property. The pictures are an accurate depiction. It's an older, not updated, house, and I think it is priced accordingly. It was clean inside. There was an issue with the property, which the owner notified us about before we arrived, and everything was taken care of satisfactorily. One of the best parts for us was enjoying the double decker dock. The kids had fun jumping from it, and it was convenient to be able to pull our boat up to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

2nd time staying here ! We love it !

Very clean !!! Love the property and the hosts are awesome at responding ! Toaster would be nice ! Unless we couldn’t find it 🤣
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Opal O.

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

Family get together

Family had a great time getting together. We loved the dock and deck. We had a great time fishing, swimming and boating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

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

Beautiful retreat

My family & I really enjoyed this lake front property. Great property with a great location.. We'd definitely consider renting again in the near future
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John R.

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

Just as described.

Great location and access to local stores. Love the dock and secluded cove
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Tennesee Tahoe

Enjoyed out stay so much we booked the place for the following weekend. Will become part of the summer tradition for my family and I. The place lives up to the name. Definitely feels closer to the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George W.

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

Wonderful trip

The stay was a great experience and will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WONDERFUL Family Weekend!!

The lake access area at this property was simply amazing! We brought our own paddle board, fishing gear and some float toys. Between those, the amazing dock and water as well as the provided paddle boat and kayak, our family of 10 had more than enough to keep everyone very happily entertained the entire weekend. Wonderful memories made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

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

Family Reunion

We were very pleased with the Tims Ford Lake property. The house was large enough for our large group. The dock was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jon Sharpe

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An engineer with a passion for the water and outdoors. I enjoy fishing, skiing, boating, hiking which makes Tims Ford a great destination.

Why they chose this property

Tims Ford Lake is in a beautiful setting in an area of rich heritage and tradition. The easy commute from major regional population centers (Chattanooga, Huntsville, Nashville, Atlanta) was also a point of interest.

What makes this property unique

sipping coffee and feeding the fish on the dock at day-break; kayaking in the early morning calm; grilling out; great times and great memories with friends and family, ...................

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