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Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Winchester, TN
  • Place, Tims Ford Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tims Ford State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Daniel's Distillery
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove

5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom home with everything you need for a weekend or week long stay. Bring your friends, your kids, your boat!!!
Ground level has 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living space, and a huge deck with a grill and views of the lake. The bottom level has 2 bedrooms, full sized washer/dryer, sofa sleeper, sectional couch, and tons of open space. Walk out basement to the backyard and the steps down to the dock.
You’ll get some steps in getting down to the water but it is well worth it. A covered boat slip with a swim platform. This is a low traffic cove so no worries about boats coming by and disrupting your swim, kayak, or floating around on a raft.
The front yard is huge and the circular drive and dead end road makes it great for a walk or a bike ride.
5 minutes to a boat ramp, 5 minutes to Twin Creeks marina and swim beach, and less than 10 minutes to downtown Winchester.

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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

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2797698vb
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
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 deadlock

About the area

Winchester

Located in Winchester, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cowan Railroad Museum and Tennessee Williams Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Twin Creeks Marina and Hammers. Hank Weddington Park and Tim's Ford Marina are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Winchester, TN

What's nearby

  • Tims Ford Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tims Ford State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tim's Ford Marina - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Jack Daniel's Distillery - 36 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival - 39 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lupita's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Skip's Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Filo’s - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly lake front home with private dock in a cove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Tims Ford Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dry Creek Beach and Tims Ford State Park. Twin Creeks Marina is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the relaxation and ease of fishing right off the dock. Close location to lake beach area and food options. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay d.

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

Great location

The location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had the absolute best time. The house was great and very homey. There is about 160 steps round trip up and down the steps but it's didn't slow us down from enjoying the dock. The neighbors were very pleasant. We would definitely love to stay again! Thanks, Darrow family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

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

Amazing Getaway

We were able to come together with family with a short drive and enjoyed time away well,Worth the stayand we had such an amazing host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia K.

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

Great house for groups!

There was plenty of room and the whole property has so many lovely features. We loved swimming off the private dock, and the deck is perfect for group dinners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Nice location

Nice location, easy instructions in the binder to reference information about the stay. Prior guests left some lovely floats by the dock. Friendly neighbors as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

3day weekend stay

We have a great time. Everything was as advertised in the booking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
We are so glad you had a great time! Hope to see you again. Have a great summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Dry Creek

Everything about the property exceeded our expectations, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Fantastic Stay

This house is, in my opinion, better than advertised. Great location, responsive owner, and a lovely home. I've stayed in several VRBO homes and this is in my top 3. It's clean, well-stocked, and just so fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Nice set up

Plenty of room for our family get together. Way larger than pictures show. Would definitely book again next time!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

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

Great Lake House

We had a short family vacation before my husband started chemo treatments. We had the best time! My brother in law brought his pontoon boat and having the dock at the house made it so convenient. We had plenty of room and enjoyed grilling and eating on the deck! The owner was great to respond to any needs that we had!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Celebrating Thanksgiving

We absolutely loved our stay. There was plenty of space for our group of 10, and the property is located in a quiet neighborhood where grandparents & great-grandparents could take a nice walk each afternoon. There was great fishing, and a beautiful view, along with lots of games & puzzles for the family to enjoy. The host was very responsive and friendly. We hope to return again in the spring/summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan P.

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

Worth the climb

Our family from age 4 -84 had a great time! Beautiful spot with privacy. Yes, it is a climb from the dock back to the house. Yet we enjoyed floating, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing in this little cove. Great mini vacation for the 12 of us. Enough room for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Father's Day Getaway

Our family enjoyed our time during the Father's Day weekend. We brought our boat and enjoyed the private dock! Our son caught a couple of catfish and bluegill off the dock too! The house was a great size and had plenty of beds and rooms. The only issue we had was some bees on the stairs to/from the dock. Plenty of room for dining - even invited some friends over for a catfish fry! Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Perfect!

We had a group of 10 work friends and family. House has plenty of space with the 5 bedrooms plus couch space for sleeping. The back patio and balcony were great for hanging out! The fire pit was our gathering area at night. The steps to the water are tough but manageable. We rented our pontoon boat from Twin Creeks marina which is very convenient to get to by car and boat. The dock area was so fun for lounging and swimming when we weren't in the boat. We would definitely chose this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann K.

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

2nd stay at this property. Will be back again!

Friendly helpful owners; great communication. Property is well maintained and very comfortable. Back deck is spectacular with two large dining tables. 77 steps to lakefront and dock, not for the faint hearted or elderly. But just sitting on the deck is so peaceful it makes up for the inconvenience. Our family had a reunion there last year, and with hotels in short supply, I rented the house again for out of state family for a funeral. The 6 people were thrilled to stay there again (familiar and great memories), and the price worked out less than hotel rooms! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

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

Good place to stay

It was a my family’s first outing in a long while as a whole. There were 13 of us ranging from 4yrs of age to 76 yrs of age. The property had plenty of room for the whole group, the kids took over the down stairs and enjoyed the games and puzzles that were already there. The stairs are a tad bit steep but manageable I have an artificial limb and made it no proble my mother has breathing issues and made it only twice though of the 5 day stay. At the dock is where the kids had the most fun though jumping in and swimming for hours we left 5 inflatable tubes in the box at the dock. In all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you Aaron for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gr8fulScrb

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

Summer reunion 2024

Every year we get together with our kids and their families and this year we chose this property and it fit us to a “T” There were 7 adults and 3 kids and we all were quite comfortable. I’m sure you will enjoy your stay here but I will warn you … they’re not kidding about the hike up the stairs … this old fat man had to take a couple breaks on the way up, lol but it’s doable. Loved the boat dock and knowing the boat was secure from the lake traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

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

Vaca 2025

Property was as described . Very spacious. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pans, 1 med crock pot and a med size air fryer . Large frig upstairs and a 2nd frig in basement ! We had 7 adults and 5 kids from age 6-10. Large main floor master with shower and toilet. 2 smaller bedrooms on main floor as well with a full bath in hallway. The deck off the main floor was awesome ! Great view of dock and could watch kids swimming from it. There was several kayaks at the house . The downstairs was so spacious had a 3rd bathroom with shower and washer dryer. The space was much bigger than the pics. We had to contact our host about one minor thing and she was so responsive and helpful. The steps to the dock were more of a challenge the first few days but by the end of our week we were all better for it ! We rented a pontoon several days from the nearby marina the location made it easy for pick up and return and there is a wonderful sand beach close by. We all said we would love to go back for another stay. Great week went way too fast . Convenient to town and1 hour from the space center in Huntsville. We totally enjoyed the puzzles and games. Great stay. Peaceful and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah M.

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

The home is super nice and spacious. Great for multi-generational gatherings

My family was more than pleased with the property. It was super clean. Our hosts, Sue and Tom, were very nice, and attended to a small issue we had with the air conditioner unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason H.

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

Great

Great clean everything needed was there perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann K.

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

Great times at the "Lake House"!

About ten minutes from our residence and with enough room for an extended family gathering, the Lake House was ideal. It was clean and spacious with lots of amenities. Full kitchen with plenty of dishes, glassware and silverware. Comfy beds with lots of space. The lake frontage was a bonus, even though a steep 75 stair steps, good exercise! Huge deck seated all of us comfortably. We did not need our charcoal, as the grill is propane. We REALLY needed this awesome get-away! It was appreciated to have good communications with the owners. Would rent it again if the need arose.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Y.

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

Great Lake House

Spent six days at this lake house and had a great time. Plenty of room and amenities. Clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viola K.

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

Great place for kids

Kid kayaks were fantastic Lots of room inside to play Boat dock was good for swimming and kayaking Twin Creeks Marina near by is fantastic for boat rental and eating
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Our stay was great

It’s a good location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Buchholz

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We have owned this property for 8 years. Our children and our grand children have spent every summer up here over these years swimming, boating, fishing, and all the lake things. We have loved the privacy it provides with such easy access to the main lake. As they are getting older and having busier lives, we think its time to share this incredible family friendly home with all of you to create your own beautiful memories.

What makes this property unique

The almost private cove allows for relaxing at the dock without boat traffic passing by and the waves disrupting a peaceful float. With the addition of Twin Creeks, we are a very quick boat or car ride to the restaurant or public beach.

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