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Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS!

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View of Holston Mountain from back of property.
Exterior
Front view of house
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bluff City, TN
  • Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bristol Dragway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • The Pinnacle
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Toilet

Hallway bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS!

House sleeps 8 comfortably
- Master bedroom with 2 queen beds and ensuite bath
- Two additional bedrooms, each with 1 queen bed
- Additional full size bath and 1/2 bath
- Fully equipped kitchen with eating area
- Family room comfortably seats all
- Screened front porch with seating as well as back deck
Four acres of property with parking for cars and boat trailers. Inside garage parking for three vehicles or several motorcycles .
Public river access across the road.
NOTE: Private river access requires walking steep downhill trail to shaded area. Travel at your own risk. Very secluded and worth the walk. Path posted No Trespassing....for our guests only.
IMPORTANT FOR FISHING: We recommend the TVA Lake Info app for your phone. You can check daily water release schedule from South Holston Dam (10 miles upriver). Water release will take approx 3 hours to arrive in area in front of rental house. Between water releases, the river can be waded for fishing. We recommend children are always accompanied by an adult when at the river.

Property manager

Penny and John Maxwell
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for kids. River visits must be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
Properties in close proximity so no parties/events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside. None on screened porch.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Properties in close proximity so no parties/events
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bluff City

Located in Bluff City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Bristol Municipal Stadium and Deery Inn Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tri Cities Golf Club and Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bristol Motor Speedway or Bristol Dragway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bluff City, TN

What's nearby

  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Bristol Caverns - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • The Pinnacle - 26 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Bristol Regional Medical Center - 26 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pal's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Worley's Cave, Bristol Motor Speedway and Whitetop Creek Park. Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park and Bristol Dragway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

T H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and hosts were great. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G.

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

Stayed over race weekend

This place has EVERYTHING anyone could ask for while visiting the area . John and Penny are the ultimate hosts. the kitchen , living room bedrooms and baths are all comfortable and well furnished for all your needs . Make this your first choice while visiting the area . We plan on staying again next time we attend the races .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Great getaway

Wonderful hosts and beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan and Jennifer

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

Great location for Bristol race and Country Music museum!

Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great house, great location, great vies and great hosts!

The house was very clean, well stocked kitchen and have beautiful views. We loved it and will return. Great place to stay if you want to fish the South Holston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

T H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% satisfied with our stay with 12 people, Adults had nice separation from kids. The views are amazing from every angle, tons of windows and on top of the mountain, location is perfect for Gatlinburg or pigeon forge visits or if you want to watch the bears wondering around. ( I think we saw a bear everyday (out in the woods, on the streets or just wondering around the mountains.). The lower level entertainment with Hotub and views is super relaxing. House was very roomy and 3 levels of living provides plenty of space to stretch out or have privacy. Entertainment room had a counter ice machine with refrigerator below, this was a nice touch. Tv’s are all smart with roku or tv apps to personalize your experience. Our families grilled some food, it was nice to see an extra full propane tank available. Plenty of games on all levels, boards games, machine games, corn hole on the deck well stocked house with. plenty of things to do. New appliances and a dishwasher for easy clean up. Blender, coffee makers and kitchen was stocked. Sam was very responsive and generous, I had questions about the pool being cloudy upon arrival but cleared by midnight (I would imagine this is part of maintenance routine). Overall A stay and i would love to book this again in the fall so we can check out the beautiful landscapes. I recommend this stay for anyone who wants to stay up in the mountains and wants relaxing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Great Place!

Beautiful, clean and spacious home! The host was very attentive and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again & recommend to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

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

Weekend stay

Very clean home, nice property. Sits on a very very steep driveway- great parking but don’t plan on pulling a trailer up the driveway - way to steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

risa l.

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

Great getaway!

Awesome communication with host! We had a great time! Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

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

Great house!

Plenty of room and close to Bristol Speedway! Well stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shani A.

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

Thunder Nationals

Great location for the track. Well kept, great views and great neighborhood dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ryan m.

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

Race vacation

We came down for the race to relax and to golf and did all three with comfort, the house is as pictured its quiet awesome veiws, we saw deer every evening had fires overall great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy H.

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

Bluff City Rental

This property was perfect for our stay of 4 adults. Everything was as advertised. Penny reached out several times during our stay to be sure all was good. The views from each room were lovely and the porches were perfect for drinking coffee. We will definitely return to this lovely home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Awesome house

Very clean, comfortable house with awesome views close the Bristol motor speedway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Wonderful Place!

What a great place to be with your family. The house was spacious and very nicely furnished. The host checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Loved the big kitchen and the views were incredible. Would highly recommend this house for a family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great house, great location!

Beautiful home in a great location. Home had everything that was needed. Gas grill a plus! Great location to Bristol. Thank you Penny and John!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Great house!

This house is amazing. Huge bedrooms. Wonderful kitchen. Nice screened in porch. Great visit. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C., Mobile

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

Awesome Place to Stay!

Penny and John were amazing hosts. They kept in communication with me the whole time answering any questions that we had. The house was perfect! More than plenty of room for our group and clean as a whistle! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

As advertized!

This property lives up to the photographs. Clean, comfy and located in a beautiful area. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Perfect Location

We were in town for the race at the speedway. The location was perfect and just far enough away to have space for all 8 of us. Great host. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Family Wedding Trip

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well maintained. The beds were very comfortable and Penny was great at checking on us. We enjoyed the view from the porch and one of our party even caught a trout. We would recommend this wonderful spot to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

In area for a wedding.

Had everything we needed. Beautiful area. Nice place. Loved being able to use the garage. No complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

Quiet Country Stay

My family and I absolutely loved our stay at John and Penny's property. It was so spacious, so clean, and had everything we needed. Only 15 minutes to Bristol and 20 minutes to Holston Lake. The best part was the view from the screened in porch as we watched a storm pass through. We are very grateful that we found their place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

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

Wonderful getaway

Our 4th of July getaway was simply wonderful! The property was amazing, cleanliness was a huge factor and this definitely met the standards. The host were very accommodating and made the process super easy. I would recommend this property to anyone and would surely stay again. It’s close enough to everything but also far away enough to have peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Great spacious house!

We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again. The bedrooms are so spacious and the beds are extremely comfortable. The view is gorgeous and so close to all the shopping necessary for a great vacation rental Communication was excellent with the owner too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with my family. Kari
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Penny and John Maxwell

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My husband John and I consider it a privilege to live on the South Holston River, one of the premier fishing rivers in the eastern United States. When the opportunity presented itself to buy another home to share with vacationers, we did not hesitate. It is our hope that everyone staying in our rental will experience the joy of the beautiful river and surrounding Holston Mountain.
There are many AREA ATTRACTIONS convenient to our rental:
Bristol Caverns: 6.3 miles
South Holston Lake: 10 miles
Bristol Motor Speedway: 3.6 miles
Virginia Creeper Biking Trail: 20 miles
Roan Mountain State Park: 21 miles
Tweetsie walking and biking trail: 14 miles
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park: 36 miles
Laural Falls trailhead: 14 miles
Appalacian Trail entry points: 30 miles

Why they chose this property

This property is perfect for a family vacation or a group of fishing or biking enthusiasts. The house provides two interior garage spaces for your parking convenience. There is plenty of outdoor space to park your boating or biking trailers. With four acres of privacy, enjoy the view from the screened in front porch or rear deck. Build a fire in the provided fire pit at night and look at the stars in the night sky. If you are coming to fish....PERFECT! Please read below for details!

What makes this property unique

FISHING INFO: There is a private fishing area with river side access across from the rental.
There are several public access areas in close proximity...one directly across the road from the rental.
We recommend guests download the TN Valley Authority (TVA) app on their smartphone for detailed water release schedules. All water released from the dam takes approximately 3 hours to reach the area in front of the rental house. Fishing is great whether you are wading during low water or fishing from the river side during high water.
TWRA (Tn Wildlife Resources Agency) rules apply to fish and type sizes. TWRA website posts trout stocking release schedules. South Holston River is a natural breeding site for Brown trout and Rainbow trout are added for sport fishing. Tn State marine biologists estimate there are 8,500 trout per mile on the SOHO.
Many guide services are available on-line and several Outfitter shops are located nearby for supplies and fishing recommendations.
Watauga River, located 10 miles away, is also a highly rated trout stream with multiple access points and abundant fish. Numerous articles on-line and in sports publications rate the South Holston and Watauga Rivers as the best east of the Rocky Mountains.
Our guest house is located at the Boyds Island breeding area and is closed from November-January for natural breeding activity. Other months of the year allow abundant, natural Brown trout for your enjoyment.
Consuming fish: South Holston and Watauga Rivers use mountain fed lakes and streams and fish are abundant and safe to eat. Enjoy fresh fish on the grill while relaxing and taking in the views from Riverside Retreat!

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