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, 3 full 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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"Where to start - Upon arrival the home was absolutely beautiful and the lake view was awesome. The kitchen was fully stocked, one of the most stocked I have seen. This was an absolutely beautiful home and close to our local family. we will be coming back. The beds were very comfortable and plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the lake." - Brenda, Jun2026
"The house was perfect for our family. We spent most of our time on the large back patio enjoying the beautiful view of the lake. The cove was peaceful and very quiet. Plenty of parking and space enough for truck and boat/ trailer. The kitchen is large and had everything we needed to cook family meals. The bedrooms were spacious with very comfortable beds. Plenty of bathrooms with amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided. Check in process was easy and communication with host was excellent." - Adrian, May 2026
"The lake House was a perfect retreat away from everyday life! Our family had a great stay, there was plenty of room for everyone (party of 11). The kids all had a great time going out on the lake and polar plunging into the lake. The zip line was a highlight for the kids. The hosts have a beautiful home and we appreciate them welcoming us in!" - Danika, Jan 2026
"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. 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. 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. We will definitely love to revisit this home someday in the future!!" - Kevin and Tracy, Jul 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 full 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
- Washer & dryer
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.