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The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake

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Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Smithville, TN
  • Place, Center Hill Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Smithville Golf Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Caney Fork River
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About this property

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

The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake

Welcome to The Refuge, our family’s quiet getaway perched above Center Hill Lake. It’s spacious, peaceful, and perfect for gathering with loved ones. We love mornings on the balcony and watching the water shimmer through the trees.

– Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
– Bedroom 2: 1 Twin-over-twin bunk bed
– Bedroom 3: 1 King Bed
– Bedroom 4: 1 King Bed
– Bedroom 5: 2 Bunk beds
– 3 full bathrooms & 1 half bath
– Fresh linens and towels provided
– Fully stocked kitchen with extras
– Smart TV and pool table
– Private deck with lake views
– Gas fireplace + central heating & air
– Washer and dryer in unit
– Community pool access

Local Highlights ~

Things to Do
– Appalachian Center for Craft – 20 min
– Hurricane Marina – 23 min
– Center Hill Dam Overlook – 34 min
– Edgar Evins State Park – 36 min
– Burgess Falls State Park – 37 min

Coffee & Dining
– The Retreat at Center Hill – 18 min
– Twisted Oaks – 15 min
– Fish Lipz Grill – 33 min
– Foglight Foodhouse – 45 min

We love starting the morning on the balcony with coffee and winding down in the hot tub under the stars.

Guest Access
– Self check-in with door code
– Full access to entire home
– Free driveway parking
– Access to community pool
– Lake access via nearby trail

Other Notes
– Not walkable to the lake
– No pets allowed
– No smoking or parties
– Ladder required to access loft
– Quiet hours begin at 10 PM

FAQ

➤ Is there lake access?
Yes, you can walk a short path to reach the lake, though it's not visible from the waterline.

➤ Is the pool private?
The pool is part of the Blue Water Bay community and shared by guests and residents.

➤ What’s in the kitchen?
You’ll find cookware, a blender and wine glasses.

Meet the Host ❤︎
As your host, my goal is to make your time here easy and enjoyable. I’m close by and always happy to answer questions or share my favorite local spots!

– Holly
During your stay at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake, you're just a quick walk from Center Hill Lake. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/games room.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Center Hill Lake and 6.1 miles (9.8 km) from Smithville Golf Club
The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake offers its guests an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

benjamin a g.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and bugs everywhere hatching and dead inside the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good deal

The house was nice. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials. You need to bring additional dishwasher detergent. The loft was extremely hot and the ladder is straight up which was uncomfortable for the 12 year old. The parents weren’t feeling safe about him being there. The bunk bed area was nice but because it’s also the rec room, it wasn’t a good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

There were nine of us and we fit comfortably. House is settled in trees, no lake view. Nice community pool within walking distance. Sits on a very nice lake. Beautiful master suite and two lower level bedrooms. Other room in basement is accessed through one of the bedrooms. Overall is clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property close to lake and community pool

This property is perfect for families or large groups. We have wide range of kids 18-4 years old. This house was perfect and so nice to be walking distance from pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The Refuge was a fantastic long weekend getaway spot for our family. The house and amenities exceeded our expectations! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

"The Refuge" was beautiful and comfortable with plenty of open space for gathering. The deck areas were quite nice as well. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking implements as well as dishes, cups, glasses, and silverware. Plenty for larger groups. We thought the bedrooms were all comfortable and bathrooms were clean (except for cobwebs/spiderwebs -but that happens). Location-wise, the house does not have direct access to the lake (it is high above it) but you can drive to a couple options to launch a kayak. We used the community pool a lot and it was great. It's a hilly neighborhood - great if you love to walk/run and get your heartrate up! Overall, a very nice house and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property capable of comfortably sleeping 12

We had a great stay in this property. The multiple decks and levels of this home allowed for easy "spacing" of kid groups that we had. All 12 of us had the space we needed and were very comfortable. The location is nestled away on the high hills/mountains of the area overlooking the lake and Hidden Harbor marina. Would definitely recommend the property as it is a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024