Located in Lenoir City, this farm stay is in a rural area and near the beach. Avalon Golf and Country Club and ICEARIUM are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Putt Putt Golf and Games and Clayton Performing Arts Center. Oak Ridge Art Center and American Museum of Science and Energy are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Avalon Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 13.9 km
Turkey Creek Shopping Center - 11 min drive - 19.0 km
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 9 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
Aubrey's Lenoir City - 8 min drive
About this property
Historic TN Farmhouse near Knoxville - Sleeps 10 - Minutes to Lake, Dining, I-40
Williams Ferry Farmhouse ~ A 100-Year-Old East Tennessee Story, Waiting for You to Add a Chapter
Step onto the porch. Take a breath. Feel a century of front-porch pickin' settle into your bones.
There are places you stay, and there are places you belong to for a weekend—even if just for a little while. Williams Ferry Farmhouse is the latter. Nestled on two sprawling acres amid the rolling green hills of East Tennessee, this authentic hundred-year-old farmhouse isn't staged to look like it's straight out of Southern Living, it simply always has been. The wide front porch has watched a century of sunsets, cradled the sound of guitars and banjos on lazy evenings, and echoed with generations of children's laughter. Now it's ready to make room for yours.
More Than a Roof Over Your Head ... It's a Slower Kind of Vacation
This is the kind of place where mornings start with coffee on the porch, watching mist roll off the spring-fed pond. Where afternoons might mean catching a UT game, tossing a football in the wide-open yard, or simply doing absolutely nothing at all... and loving it. Walk across the street for a carton of farm-fresh eggs still warm from the coop. Watch the kids run barefoot through the grass the way kids have on this land for a hundred years. This isn't a cookie-cutter rental. It's a genuine slice of Tennessee life, and it comes with a story already written into the floorboards.
Room for the Whole Crew
With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, the farmhouse comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests, and with the detached cottage available (subject to availability via separate booking), you can extend that to 12, making it perfect for multi-generational family reunions, girls' weekends, couples' getaways, or a group of friends chasing adventure together. Bring the boat, the motorcycles, the side-by-side... there's plenty of room to park it all.
Home Base for Every East Tennessee Adventure
Don't let the peaceful setting fool you, you're closer to everything than you think:
5 minutes to Melton Hill Dam Beach & Boat Ramp — spend your days on the water
6 minutes to I-40 / 7 minutes to I-75 — easy access in every direction
10 minutes to Downtown Lenoir City & the brand-new Tennessee Brew House
12 minutes to Oak Ridge National Laboratory
15 minutes to Farragut/Turkey Creek shopping & dining
30 minutes to Downtown Knoxville
52 miles to the legendary Tail of the Dragon and the Great Smoky Mountains
Whether you're here to launch a boat onto the lake, twist your motorcycle through mountain curves, explore local breweries, or just disconnect from the noise of everyday life, Williams Ferry Farmhouse gives you the best of both worlds: front-porch stillness and easy access to it all.
Come Write Your Own Chapter
This farmhouse has spent a hundred years collecting stories... first dates on the porch steps, family reunions in the yard, quiet mornings by the pond. Now it's your turn. Come slow down, breathe deep, and make some memories of your own at Williams Ferry Farmhouse.
Book your stay today... the porch light's on, and there's always room for one more front-porch song.
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
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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
You need to know
Property # 5450607vb
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic TN Farmhouse near Knoxville - Sleeps 10 - Minutes to Lake, Dining, I-40 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Historic TN Farmhouse near Knoxville - Sleeps 10 - Minutes to Lake, Dining, I-40?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic TN Farmhouse near Knoxville - Sleeps 10 - Minutes to Lake, Dining, I-40?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic TN Farmhouse near Knoxville - Sleeps 10 - Minutes to Lake, Dining, I-40?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic TN Farmhouse near Knoxville - Sleeps 10 - Minutes to Lake, Dining, I-40 located?
Situated near the beach, this farm stay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Watts Bar Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Melton Hill Lake. Fort Loudoun Hospital and Avalon Golf and Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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