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5 minutes from Burgess Falls! Fish, canoe & paddle boating on private property.

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Terrace/patio
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Interior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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Baxter, TN
  • Place, Window Cliffs State Natural Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgess Falls State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Burgess Falls Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬

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The Retreat at Center Hill Lake

About this property

5 minutes from Burgess Falls! Fish, canoe & paddle boating on private property.

Make yourself at home in this 3-bedroom Baxter retreat, a unique property nestled in the woods of Putnam County. Bring your fishing poles and life jackets and walk 25 yards to the 3-acre private lake outside your front door. Fish from the shore, enjoy the paddle boat, ride in the canoe, or hike in the nearby woods.
This private, peaceful, wooded retreat is located on 17 acres and offers a wonderful connection with nature and your family.
We’re located 2.7 miles from Burgess Falls State Park, 5.3 miles from Window Cliffs Natural Area, and 7.2 miles to I-40 Cookeville.

Connect with nature and unplugging for a few days. (WIFI is there, tv in the living room with a DVD player and a variety of movies are provided for your use if you choose, and a tv in the Master Bedroom) Our Verizon cells work in various areas on the property.

LIABILITY WAIVER:
By renting our property you are agreeing and acknowledging that there are inherent risks involved with boating, hiking, poison oak, outdoor bugs and critters, walking on a "dock" with no rails, stairs, and campfires that could pose a potential danger for adults and children. Children must be carefully supervised at all times at the water and there is NO SWIMMING in the lake. If you use the boating vessels, we strongly recommend life jackets to be worn.
By renting our property you are agreeing and acknowledging the potential risks and agree to accept full responsibility for any bodily injury that may occur to you and others in your party, and waive any claim whatsoever against the owners for accidents or claims arising from these activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caney Fork River is the main source feeding into Center Hill Lake. Falling Water River is another major tributary into the lake on the south. Our property backs up to Falling Water River, which is located 120 yards from the front door.

Listen to the stunning variety of birds nearby, enjoy the geese that often decide to take a short vacation on our lake, and watch the Purple Martins swoop in and out of their home as they reside on our little island. We are so thankful for these beautiful and beneficial songbirds. It took several years before they decided to occupy our birdhouse. You'll also most likely see occasional deer wander through our property. And we hope you'll enjoy the solitude of sitting by the firepit, and getting in touch with the country surroundings.

This refuge is our place of family gatherings and solitude. It's a place where we can unplug and enjoy nature...and social media takes a back seat for a few days. Since there are times that we can't fit our family gatherings into our schedules, we decided to offer our property for others to enjoy also. It is our hope that you feel the peace and togetherness of family that we feel.

Our property is located in the heart of water activities, water falls, and amazing trails in this Putnam County/White County/DeKalb County area.
We are located:
3 miles to Burgess Falls State Park
5 miles to Window Cliffs Nature Area
7 miles to Cane Hollow (which is the closest Center Hill Lake access)
7 miles to Fancher Falls (boat access)
10 miles to Cookeville Boat Dock
19 miles to Cummins Falls State Park
23 miles to Rock Island State Park
41 miles to Fall Creek Falls State Park
43 miles to Cumberland Caverns
During your stay at 5 minutes from Burgess Falls! Fish, canoe & paddle boating on private property., you'll be close to Burgess Falls Lake. You'll find features such as laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Window Cliffs State Natural Area and 6 minutes from Burgess Falls Lake
5 minutes from Burgess Falls! Fish, canoe & paddle boating on private property. offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No firearms allowed on property
NO SWIMMING in the lake
Life jackets must be worn during water activities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Lake would require adult supervision for children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

5 minutes from Burgess Falls! Fish, canoe & paddle boating on private property. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassy B.

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

Lake getaway

Had a very relaxing and quiet weekend. Caught a few bass and blue gill. Had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty H.

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

Peaceful getaway

Enjoy fishing, wildlife, trails, and disconnecting from the hustle & bustle. Private getaway perfect for our family. 1 hr to Nashville is close enough to the busy if you need it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

meredith f.

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

As advertised

The place was clean and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect location for visiting surrounding waterfalls. Wildlife was abundant. Fish were caught. Sitting out by the fire looking up at the stars was so relaxing. The kids had a great time with the peddle boat and canoe. The welcome cake was delicious. Hosts were friendly and attentive. I would recommend this stay to anyone looking for a little escape from the hustle and bustle. And would definitely come back to explore different places if our plans permit.
Burgess Falls (I think this is the middle fall). We saw someone get engaged at the main falls.
Peddle Boat & canoe getting good use!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views at this place are stunning, peaceful and relaxing. Such a great place to unplug and enjoy nature. We so enjoyed our moonlight paddle boat rides and breakfast and coffee on the porch. The host made sure we had a great stay, and provided an apple cake that was amazing for our stay. Remember to bring your charcoal if you want to grill and extra K-cups if you’re a coffee drinker. So easy to get to Center Hill Lake, we enjoyed taking our jet ski up to Burgess and Francher Falls. If you do not have a boat or jet ski, we did meet the wonderful couple that owns Dabbling Duck Charters who will gladly take you by pontoon boat to the falls. So book here and enjoy a peace of Heaven’s Artwork just outside the front door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025