The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge

Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4.8
Outstanding(55 Reviews)

House in Center Hill Lake, TN

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

A unique opportunity to stay in an architectural gem on Center Hill Lake! The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge is a 3200 square foot 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath house situated on 5 acres of mostly wooded land overlooking beautiful Center Hill Lake. The house comfortably sleeps and entertains 14 people. Enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine on the gorgeous deck with views of center hill lake with no other homes in view.

Hot tub! Dish TV (two television screens throughout the house), Satellite Internet. Fire pit. Ping pong table, basketball goal, tree swing, and corn hole! Board games, movies, and many books for the entertainment and enjoyment of you and your loved ones.

Do you like to cook? The chef's kitchen at The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge will thrill you! Double ovens, cooktop, type of fridge, ice maker and dishwasher. For coffee lovers, choose from a traditional coffeemaker, Bodum French Press, Hario Pour over, or Keurig coffee for your morning wake up. Weber grill on the wrap-around deck. Leave your cookbooks at home! The house is stocked with over 20 cookbooks, with a focus on Southern cooking, but certainly not limited to it. Titles include many Southern Living annual cookbooks, Ms. Daisy's Teahouse (Nashville, TN), Williams and Sonoma, Prune (famed New York City Restaurant), Braise (Chef Daniel Bolud of NY, NY), Alice Waters (Chez Panisse fame in Berkeley, CA), Smitten Kitchen, Ottolenghi (London, UK), and many more. Plenty of dining seating inside as well as outside on the deck.


Designed by renowned Lake Tahoe architect James Morton in 1978, this house is unlike any other on Center Hill Lake! The house is constructed entirely of California Redwood, Western Cedar, and Mahogany.




SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS
Master Bedroom- King size bed, Woods/lake views, desk, loveseat, two full baths en suite (main level)

Bedroom 2- King-size bed and twin-size bunk beds (upper bunk weight limit of 165ibs, intended for kids/teens), fireplace, loveseat- direct access to hot tub patio (downstairs)

Bedroom 3- Twin beds, direct access to hot tub patio (downstairs)

Bedroom 4- Twin bed and set of bunk beds with full bed on bottom and a twin on top (upper bunk weight limit of 165ibs, intended for kids/teens) with en suite full bathroom (downstairs)

Small sitting room- Full Sofa bed (main level)

FOOD: Griffin's Produce Stand, Smithville Farmer's Market, Food Lion and Walmart are 15 minutes away in Smithville as well as some excellent options for dining out, like Los Lobos (Mexican), Foglight Woodhouse (Walling, TN, cajun food with a view), Smithville Donuts (Breakfast and Lunch), Kilgore's (meat and three), Sundance (cafe on the town square), and the new Webb & Sons Soda Fountain.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Access Center Hill Lake at Sligo Marina (4 miles) and Ragland Bottom State Park (3 miles). Burgess Falls. Appalachian Center for Craft. Short Mountain Distillery. Canoe the Caney. Riverview Golf Course, Harmony Lane Farm and Dairy (goat farm).


Need more space? Consider also renting The Cottage at The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge. Also available on VRBO, it is on the same 6-acre property and is just down the hill from the The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge. The Cottage is a three bedroom/two bath house that sleep 6-8. It will become available for rent in Summer 2018.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Center Hill Lake, TN

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(55 Reviews)
4.8
Jul 2024
My family and I gathered here from states in every direction. We had a wonderful time. It was the perfect space for our five families. There is plenty of room to spread out and have some time to yourself or to all join at the table for some card games and dominos. The scenery is beautiful. The boat and beach access were just down the road and very convenient. Ashley was very responsive to any needs we had although there weren’t many at all. The home provided all of our needs for linen, bathing, cooking, and fun. The garage has several games to play for outdoor fun as well. Thanks again for having us at your lodge!
4.8
Jun 2024
Stayed here because it offered plenty of space for four friends who hold an annual golf trip. We all had our own room and bathroom and it was very comfortable. House was clean and spacious.
4.8
May 2024
This was a great place for our group. It is quiet and spacious with nice amenities. The location is also reasonably convenient.
4.8
Sep 2023
Five senior women came to relax and enjoy the fall weather and view of the lake. There's not much of a view because of the overgrown trees.The outside looks uncared for. Not particularly welcoming. The house is very dark inside. Lighting needs attention. Hard to find wall switches and many don't work. Bad hall connection near upstairs bedroom. Kitchen is well stocked, and spacious. However, ceiling fan is coated with caked on dust. Certainly hasn't been cleaned in a long time. The house has a moldy or musty smell as though it hasn't been used or occupied in quite some time. One guest was congested by the smell. The back deck railing is in poor repair with rotting wood making it dangerous.There was no notification as to where we could find cushions for the outdoor chairs. We followed the check out rules but there was certainly plenty of old items in the pantry. And there was no trash can outside so we carried it home to be disposed of. When I was there 6 years ago it was a new listing and lovely. The owner needs to do some work to make it inviting to the guests. We had a good time because we were there for a quiet getaway but it would have been nicer if it were fresher and more inviting.
4.8
Aug 2023
We love this property. We've stayed several times! Ashley is great and so is her beautiful home. Thank you!
4.8
Aug 2023
We had a wonderful time and rented both the main house and the cottage and it's a great place to accommodate many "sleepers" Nice to have the basketball net for the teens and the ping pong, etc. Used the floats for the water too! Plenty of supplies in the house so you don't need anything like paper products, etc. Owner is easy to reach and responsive to things you need! Love seeing all the deer feeding on the lawn and the trees too!
4.8
Jul 2023
We enjoyed our stay. Host was very nice and quick to answer any questions.
4.8
Oct 2022
This is the ideal place for our annual fall trip. This is our 4th visit, so that says how much we love this place. Plenty of room & amenities especially for cooking a big Thanksgiving meal. The weather, the fall foliage & the view from that deck were spectacular!! We love the additional ice maker & double ovens. We visited the Twisted Oaks for our 1st dinner (great service & food) and really enjoyed Smithville's 3rd Annual Pumpkin Festival on the town square. We met friends in Sparta for shopping and we highly recommend The Coffee Collective for a great caffeine break!! We can't say enough good things about the owner, Ashley. She's a fabulous host and makes our trips the BEST here!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Center Hill Lake?

The average price for a rental in Center Hill Lake is $409 per night. This rental is $204 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Tulip Tree Bay Lodge?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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