Escape to The Retreat at Watts Bar, a stunning lakeside getaway tucked into a peaceful cove of Watts Bar Lake in Rockwood, TN. This spacious, one level 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath retreat is designed for making unforgettable memories – whether you’re planning a fun-filled family vacation, a relaxing couples’ retreat, or a fishing adventure.
Guest feedback:
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"Absolutely beautiful property right on the lake! We enjoyed the wonderful views, the nicely landscaped and manicured yard, the covered patio, the hot tub and the fishing. The layout of the house was great and being a single story layout made everything convenient. I especially enjoyed the kitchen with the coffee nook. It was so spacious that it made cooking easy, which meant I didn’t need to spend extra money eating out all the time. There were also a number of grocery stores nearby. Overall the house was very clean, comfortable and convenient and I would highly recommend it!" - Thomas, Sep, 2025
"Had a wonderful family vacation...pictures didn’t do it justice, as it was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Very very clean and had plenty of kitchen equipment for the 7 of us, which we appreciated. Thanks for letting our family share the lake toys (kayaks, paddle boards, and floating dock pad), we had a blast every day we were there. My little grandson even caught his first and the biggest fish (out of all of us) which made his day!! We will definitely love to revisit this home someday in the future!!" - Kevin and Tracy, Jul 2025
"The stay was great! The house was clean and the owners were quick to answer any questions we had. I highly recommend. My family wants to go back and we will definitely try to stay here again." - Suzanne, Jun 2025
"House is clean and nice! The location is awesome and there are plenty of toys and stuff for the kids to do including a zip line and swing" - Daniel, Mar 2025
This special getaway offers unbeatable lakeside living, including:
- Private Dock & Lake Access: Swim, fish, or lounge on the large dock with direct access to the Tennessee River.
- Bring Your Boat - Put boat in at Tom Fuller Park, 3 miles away, and then park trailer at the Retreat at Watts Bar property. The ride from the boat ramp to the property is about 1 mile where you can then tie boat up to the side of the dock (as owner uses the private slip).
- Water Levels - Regulated by TVA, so standard timeframe for water, up to the water wall, is April 15 to at least October 15
- Complimentary Lake Toys: Enjoy the 2 kayaks, 2 stand-up paddleboards, tubes, pool float and fishing poles for endless water fun.
- Private Hot Tub: Unwind in the hot tub with stunning lake views.
- Hammocks in the trees: Grab a book, take a nap, or just soak in the fresh lake air.
- Outdoor Living and Entertainment with Spectacular Views: Sip morning coffee, lounge on the custom outdoor swing bed, play a game of cornhole, or enjoy evening cocktails and a movie on the spacious deck overlooking the water.
- Gas Grill & Firepit: Fire up the grill for a delicious lakeside meal and end the day with s’mores by the fire and under the stars.
This inside of this special home features spacious one-level living with:
-Primary Suite: A king-size bed, a daybed with trundle, and an ensuite bath; and a beautiful view of the lake.
-Two Guest Rooms: Each featuring a cozy king bed and easy access to the shared guest bath.
-Bunk Room: The ultimate kid friendly space with two bunk beds (4 twin beds), complete with large screen TV for gaming; convenient access to half-bath.
-Cozy Living Room: Plenty of seating for movie nights, game days, or spending time together enjoying the gas fireplace.
-Fully Equipped Kitchen: Cook with ease in a chef’s dream kitchen, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and extra conveniences like a crockpot, blender, coffee bar with Keurig and a traditional coffee maker (stocked with coffee and creamer).
Located just 35 miles west of Knoxville, TN (easy drive for University of Tennessee football games!) and 70 miles to downtown Chattanooga.
AMENITIES:
- Large covered deck, hot tub and space for private boat tie-up; water toys, kayaks and paddleboards
- Fully stocked kitchen; living room with gas fireplace
- Fully stocked bathrooms with ample towels, toiletries and hair dryers
- TVs in every bedroom, living room, and outdoor living space
- Washer & dryer
- Wi-Fi for streaming
- Private parking
HOUSE RULES:
- Primary Renter must be 25 or older
- Smoking / Vaping strictly prohibited
- No parties, excessive noise, or events are allowed
- Quiet hours are 9:00 pm until 7:00 am
- Do not exceed the maximum occupancy for the house (14 people) at any time.