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Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private DockOn beautiful South Holston Lake

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A wooden dock with a boat moored at the end, a covered seating area, and a forested hillside in the background.
A two-story house with a balcony, a wooden fence, and a brick wall.
A wooden deck with a metal table and chairs, overlooking a river and a bridge.
A view through a window of a green bridge over a body of water, surrounded by trees and mountains.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a TV.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Holston Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bristol, TN
  • Place, South Holston Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Motor Speedway
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, The Pinnacle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bristol

Located in Bristol, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Paramount Center for the Arts and Birthplace of Country Music Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bristol Municipal Stadium and Barter Theatre. Travelling with kids? Consider The Arts Depot, or check out an event or a game at Bristol Motor Speedway. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Bristol, TN

What's nearby

  • South Holston Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paramount Center for the Arts - 15 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Bristol Motor Speedway - 19 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Bristol Dragway - 20 min drive - 28.1 km
  • The Pinnacle - 21 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cast Iron Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private DockOn beautiful South Holston Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private DockOn beautiful South Holston Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private DockOn beautiful South Holston Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private DockOn beautiful South Holston Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bristol Wilderness ~ Lake House With Private DockOn beautiful South Holston Lake located?

This family-friendly Bristol holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Holston Lake and Observation Knob. Paramount Center for the Arts and Euclid Shopping Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lake view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We travel to Bristol often, however this was one those trips were the lodging was not up to par. My wife had to clean the showers so they were usable. Either the cleaning company had not been there or they are just not cleaning. Every bathroom had issues. Dirt was everywhere in the home. Multiple broken items, from railing, kitchen items, tile flooring. The views were nice and the home has opportunities. A lot of TLC needs to be done. Would most likely not book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy to find, location great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience! Terrific location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful location. It had room enough for everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank-you for the kind reveiw. We appreciate the care of the home while you are there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great view

We had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake stay

Great stay, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
We hope you will return one day The house was well taken care of during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful to deal with and got back to us very quickly when a questioned needed answered. The dock and cove were great and you had the whole cove to yourself.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great service and cleanliness! Perfect for our Field Manager meeting. Thank you for being a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Have no complaints and the host where great. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall fantastic stay!

We had a fantastic stay and I do plan to go back. 15 minutes from the race track, lots of a options near the property to buy essentials and fishing gear. Dock was a great area to fish and hang out. Host had great communication as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful view I would definitely stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view! Great access.

We had a fantastic time. The views were incredible and the access to the marina which was just a short walk up the road and the dock which was just down a few stairs made for a perfect week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great place to relax and enjoy with the family

we spend a week for new year 2019, we enjoy the view to the lake and the commodities of the house. we definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thankyou for your kind review. If you don't mind steps it does have great views. glad yu stayed with us and the house was left in perfect shape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property with lake access

Clean house great view nice area with lake access
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thankyou hope you enjoyed your vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was absolutely perfect for our family. The location is perfect. We enjoyed swimming and the dock in our own little private cove. The proximity to laurel marina is also perfect. The home is very beautiful and clean with impeccable views. Our dogs were also very happy to be able to join us at the lake! 10 out of 10! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay again this year. The house is exactly what we need. We are on the lake all and the house is convenient to the many areas we hang out at on the water. Delta Blues at Laurel Marina is wonderful. We did grill a lot again this year and had big breakfast each morning. New cookware and extra serving bowls is greatly needed. Hopefully we can make the trip again next year. Carol Osborne, Iowa
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thankyou I wish all guests were as neat and clean as your family in taking care of our house
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy, friendly check in. Communication was great.

Property was as described. Beautiful area not far from Bristol. We attended NASCAR night races and it was very convenient from race track. Visited downtown Bristol each day to explore food and activities. Close to Bristol caverns which kids enjoyed. Would love to come back to area and explore more.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

The lake house met our needs for a family Christmas. 6 adults and 4 children ages 5 and under. Beautiful view and plenty of space. Adults and children wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We really appreciate how well you left the house in wonderful shape. Thankyou
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place and owner

Great stay. Probably my favorite rental. Bernard was awesome and available, the location was perfect and the house was everything we needed. Easy access to the water, marina down the street. There are steps lol There are spiders, webs, and insects outside. You are in the woods! but the house was clean and homey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
WE appreciate your stay .Please come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

The lake house was perfect for our family needs. There was plenty of room for all who stayed. For those who complained about spiders, just remember you are in the woods and that’s what nature is going to give you. Can’t wait until next year. Thank you Bernard for welcoming our family into your home.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Great place with large space for family! We had nine in our group and we were not on top of each other. Two bathrooms with standing showers and one bathroom with tub only. Best perk…… only 20 minutes from the speedway, seriously a great location! I loved the ease of going to Downtown Bristol as well. If you need a quiet location, this is it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
Thankyou for your positive reveiw
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

The lake house has a beautiful view. Plenty of room for the family, lots of steps kept us exercising! It could use a deep cleaning though, especially the bathrooms, and there was mice mess on one of the beds. The kitchen was clean and had sufficient pans etc, but not 1 sharp knife. Lots of deck area for sitting outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Barnard, was very communicative. The place was great fit for me and my family for Christmas. slept everyone comfortably.The only negative I have is there was dust and the bathtub was dirty. Like how a house gets dirty when no been around for awhile. Other than that I would definitely suggest for a lake side vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second time renting this property

This was our second time renting this house. We love the lake views, the private boat dock, and proximity to Laurel Marina—it’s all about spending time on South Holston Lake for us. There’s a LOT of stairs which may be difficult if you have older family members, but overall it’s a really great rental home for people who enjoy nature and the beauty of Tennessee!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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