South Holston Retreat | House in Bristol

8.6 (11 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Bristol House | South Holston Retreat

4 Bedroom House in Bristol

A family lakehouse for the past 25 years, recently open to the public! Approximately 5 acres situated on the secluded South Holston Lake in East Tennessee. This property includes approximately 300 ft of lake frontage. One of three of the best, local man made TVA lakes. South Holston is by far the prettiest and cleanest lake in East Tennessee. South Holston Mountain is one of the highest vantage points within the East Tennessee Mountains. The American Bald Eagle and Osprey birds are here almost all year. Activities include hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Also, one of the most premier trout fishing is below the dam in South Holston Tailwaters. People from all over come to see the size of these Rainbow and Brown Trout. This lakehouse is located nearby Friendship Resort and Marina. Lake access is year round! The lake drains down in the winter and has a full pond in the summer. Access the lake from the Lake House stairs or from Friendship Marina that's right down the road!

South Holston Retreat is located in Bristol. South Holston Retreat provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, TV, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

South Holston Retreat has 4 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bristol has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bristol, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
Activities
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Guest Services
  • Children's games
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Micheal C.
Aug 11, 2025 12:11:46 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: It was a a nice time no issues
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