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Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake

Experience life at eye-level with wildlife from our treehouse-like abode surrounded by mountainous beauty.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake

Remodeled in 2017 with new tile, counter, new refrigerator, new microwave, and decking eliminating old carpet. Just off the Rt 421 bridge crossing South Holston Lake we are next to but separate from Laurel Marina. This Lake house features a sunroom den .. eight large picture windows overlooking South Holston Lake surrounded by mountainous Cherokee National Forest. There is a strict limit of 4 sedan size parking area due to a boat stored on lot.

You feel like you are in a large treehouse where wildlife is at eye level.Our Boat dock is connected by steps to the house on the lake permits guest to boat, dock and swim in cove from our dock.

South Holston Lake is a pristine lake with incredible mountain views. Wood decks surround the house, and located next to Laurel Marina Yacht Club. House furnished with foosball, keyboard synthesizer, miniature pool table. Appalachian trail is just a few miles away. Motorcycle riders know the rt 421 loop as the ‘dragon tail” it is very popular on weekends.

The house overlooks the lake with its own isolated cove with easy access to Abingdon orBristol with the Raceway. A canoe is available for use. The area has great seasonal fishing and hunting. There are great views .The lodge is well furnished from kitchen to bath. You bring the food only. You can swim and enjoy a outdoor heated shower (in season)

Activities near this 26 mile long lake include:lake beaches boating, jet skiing, whitewater canoeing/kayaking, white water rafting, skiing, fishing, games, relaxing, hiking on Appalachian Trail, Bristol Motor Speedway (late March and Aug), Fantasy in Lights (track lite show), Barter and Paramount Theaters, Bristol Caverns, mountain climbing, Dollywood, Tinseltown (movies), National Forest, pioneer history sites, lake swimming, boat renting, horse back riding, caving, Bristol, VA is the Original Home of Country Music. In September there is a country music festival called Rhythm and Roots setup for mid September.
Story telling festival in Jonesborough, Tn is nearby.

Historic Bristol is a city split between Virginia and Tennessee. It is known for the Museum of the birthplace of country music , State line restrauntsand the Bristol Motor Speedway. Nearby Barter Theatre , Martha Washington Inn and Spa in Abington. This is a wonderful mountain lake on edge of Cherokee National Forest which surrounds most of the lake.

The lake is good for fishing,boating and jet skis.Nearby local rivers provide a base for trout fishing ,whitewater ,canoeing and kayaking. Bring your equipment and fishing gear for trout or Lake fish.

Keywords: Beautiful home with an outstanding view of the mountain lake mountain hikes,jet ski ,boat dock ,swim ,marina.

Guest are on notice video cameras are outside the house pointed to outside parking area, front door front steps and side steps around house. Recordings for security may be made .

Property manager

Bernard Via

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Rafting nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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Exterior

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  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: See limits on pet ,dogs only $100/pet per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • South Holston Lake - 1 min walk
  • Bristol Caverns - 7 min drive
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 16 min drive
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 21 min drive
  • The Pinnacle - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cave The - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Perkins Restaurant and Bakery - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake located?

This family-friendly Bristol vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from South Holston Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Euclid Shopping Center and Lee Garden Shopping Center. State Line Centre and Bristol Caverns are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private Dock On South Holston Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place and owner
Great stay. Probably my favorite rental. Bernard was awesome and available, the location was perfect and the house was everything we needed. Easy access to the water, marina down the street. There are steps lol There are spiders, webs, and insects outside. You are in the woods! but the house was clean and homey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mykel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake stay
Great stay, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadeena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
Beautiful view I would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Have no complaints and the host where great. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view! Great access.
We had a fantastic time. The views were incredible and the access to the marina which was just a short walk up the road and the dock which was just down a few stairs made for a perfect week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

great place to relax and enjoy with the family
we spend a week for new year 2019, we enjoy the view to the lake and the commodities of the house. we definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with lake access
Clean house great view nice area with lake access
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time renting this property
This was our second time renting this house. We love the lake views, the private boat dock, and proximity to Laurel Marina—it’s all about spending time on South Holston Lake for us. There’s a LOT of stairs which may be difficult if you have older family members, but overall it’s a really great rental home for people who enjoy nature and the beauty of Tennessee!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot for a few days.
Property was nice, easy to find and close to some hikes; there is no yard though and you must drive everywhere except to the one lake it's on, no hiking possibility to walk to. The owner was responsive and a nice place to get away for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
The lake house met our needs for a family Christmas. 6 adults and 4 children ages 5 and under. Beautiful view and plenty of space. Adults and children wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
South Dakota to Bristol
Nice property. Is on 3 levels which wasn’t a problem. A few lights were out in different areas of the house. The motion light in front didn’t work. We enjoyed the area and the house, it was everything that the post said. We would stay again, very relaxing. Would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Great place with large space for family! We had nine in our group and we were not on top of each other. Two bathrooms with standing showers and one bathroom with tub only. Best perk…… only 20 minutes from the speedway, seriously a great location! I loved the ease of going to Downtown Bristol as well. If you need a quiet location, this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Week
We had our family with us to ring in the New Year. There were a few quirks to the home, but everything worked well and it was an accommodating home for all of us and our dogs. I appreciated the prompt communication with Bernard. Since we visited in December, we did not use the lake, but there was plenty to do at the house and in Bristol.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Cheryl P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Disappointed
We seen the reviews and thought they may have been exaggerated. I can handle rustic, however, the house was dirty, cobwebs everywhere, dangerous steps... We were embarrassed to have our family there. On a positive note it was the most beautiful view I have ever seen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn v., Mount Pleasant NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice home on the lake.
We had a great time in this house! It was a bonus that there was many supplies available. Everything in the house worked as it should. The home was well lived in but in working order. There is a plethora of stairs But this is the price you pay for such a wonderful view and staying on the side of a mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house on a lake
We very much enjoyed our stay here. We came for an extended weekend for some liking and to bike the Virginia creeper trail. Although the weather didn’t allow us to do our hiking, we still found things to do to make the most of our weekend. The creeper trail is awesome. We also enjoyed Bristol Caverns as we were able to do that on our rainy day. The house allowed the kids to find a quiet place to enjoy some downtime. Super cute home. The steps are no joke but no complaint here as it allowed for some exercise since we were not able to go hiking!! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house getaway
Everything was efficient and straightforward. The kids had a great time in the upper room. Appreciated the ability to bring our dog. We were surprised that the lake was across the street. From the pictures, it looked like it was in the backyard. The house was very clean. The dock is getting a little worn down though as are the stairs to the dock. It was a pretty treacherous climb for my mother. Overall good stay and we recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jamie R.

Didn't know I was cleaning the house
I got charged for not vacuuming even though the paperwork at the house on check out procedure calls for sweeping (which we did) for the amount of money we spent I think it's crazy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we wanted
We had a lovely stay at this unique lake house. The owner was very responsive to all our questions. They are not kidding about the steps, so be ready! There was plenty of room for our family of four, the dog and grandparents. It is an older house but we didn’t have any issue, a few things needed repair but the owner was advised and it was not an issue. The location is great, we were a little worried about how close the house is to 421 and on the road to the biggest marina on the lake but it was not an issue at all. The marina staff are wonderful, the lake is beautiful and the house was just what we needed for our family vacation, would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Bonnie M., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome lake and fishing!
Fun house and a stone’s throw from the lake. We brought our boat and were able to see it from the house at the dock below. The steps were not bad and good exercise. It was fun counting them. We had plenty of hot water for showering, just waited awhile in between. The air conditioning couldn’t work any better and kept the house very cool. We didn’t think talking garbage to the dumpster was a problem, just called the number and they automatically opened the gate. We cooked just about all our meals there and used the gas grill almost every night. We enjoyed our stay and so did our young adult grandchildren. House is stocked full of games for rainy days. Shopping Is close by. Friendly neighborhood. In fact every one we met while staying there was very friendly! The lake is beautiful and we spent a lot of time boating and exploring the fingers in the lake. The owner knows a fishing guide who took us fishing for Striper. Caught fish all morning and got a 41 inch Striper! Yes we would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Becky B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
There were million dollar views. The stairs were dangerous.House was dirty.
We felt blessed that there were no injuries on the stairs. As the outdoor stairs were not very stable & lacked treads on the steps. The screen door at kitchen was broken, table was wobbly, the drain board in kitchen was filthy, sink in master bath area was very dirty, bath tub was dirty as was the floor. The kitchen was not very nice. The lighting in the house was not good on stairways. Some lights made noises when turned on. The circular stairs to the third floor were not very stable. We enjoyed the views from the house & enjoyed the area. There were no bath mats, hand towels. An area rug in the living room would have helped with the cold floors. The house was not really acceptable for anyone in their 60’s or older. Actually we felt we were in great grandma’s house with million dollar view! So many old / out dated decorations that were dusty & unattractive! Pictures on VRBO were nicer than what we actually found in the house! We were blessed to have had a wonderful family time - due to the fact that we were able to adjust to the oddities of the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John and Audrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful view and location, home needs updating and attention to standard features
The location and view are phenomenal. The size of the home is also fantastic. So much space for even a large group although we only had five in our party. We did run into a few things that frustrated our stay a bit (we are familiar with vacation rentals as we own one in Texas). First the mattresses on the beds seem to be rather old and several were very uncomfortable. Second there is one bedroom which does not have a heat source. We left the door open and used fans to try to circulate hot air from other parts of the house into it. In addition, we had trouble getting hot water for showers/baths for the two upstairs bathrooms - so we all had to shower downstairs and only enough hot water for two people in a row. Lastly, there is no cable or satellite to watch TV- we were greatly disappointed to not get to watch the traditional Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. And the wifi password was also written incorrectly so that wasn’t an option either. The value was pretty good, I was just expecting these pretty standard features to be present in the home. Just be aware that this is not a typical vacation rental/accommodation but a property which requires flexibility from the guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views and Relaxing Stay, until…
We booked this VRBO in January as we were coming into town for a wedding in July. The location of this rental was ideal. The owner started off being kind and that excited me as we have several mutual friends and graduated from the same Alma Mater! Some of our group flew in as we now live on Florida, and my husband and I drove in with our two pups as they were staying the long weekend with my parents. The home is dated and needs a lot of work, especially the steps. There were cob webs everywhere (inside and out) which the owner stated “is part of the nature,” and apparently the ants that are pouring out of the sinks are also considered “nature.” I’m not a person to complain, instead, fix the issue and move on. We were extremely busy the entire time we were there, so just worked to enjoy the time we had. Upon check out, we had our parents come down and help us clean as it was important to us to leave the home better than we found it. After 3.5 hours of cleaning, I did a final walk through myself, and felt the home was in amazing condition- much better than how we found it. Then later that night, I get a message on VRBO that read “trash?” And then it never stopped for two days. We had no way to take the trash to the marina and had some confusion as we also had a misunderstanding from a friend that the Marina could pick it up. In hindsight, I wish I had wheelbarrowed the 4 trash cans the half a mile to the dumpster so I could have avoided the terrible harassment and false accusations by this owner. I was asked why I didn’t sweep and vacuum, accused of breaking the Brita filter in the kitchen sink which fell off the first night, and told we left the microwave dirty, in which I watched my friends mother wipe down that final morning as she wiped down the broken refrigerator that doesn’t stay cold, and the stove. Mind you, when we arrived, there was trash around the property and the grills were so nasty that we had to go and buy supplies to clean them in order to grill food. I could go on and complain more but you get the picture. I kindly replaced the Brita filter although it was about the same age as me, and had already paid an $80 cleaning fee in January, but then I was charged another $40 stating that a van had to be used to unload 4 trash cans and it cost them $8 in gas and 4 hours of cleaning which is untrue and that property had been damaged- again, we replaced the Brita filter. The owner also rated me on VRBO in which we have filed a complaint.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, friendly check in. Communication was great.
Property was as described. Beautiful area not far from Bristol. We attended NASCAR night races and it was very convenient from race track. Visited downtown Bristol each day to explore food and activities. Close to Bristol caverns which kids enjoyed. Would love to come back to area and explore more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
The lake house was perfect for our family needs. There was plenty of room for all who stayed. For those who complained about spiders, just remember you are in the woods and that’s what nature is going to give you. Can’t wait until next year. Thank you Bernard for welcoming our family into your home.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024