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Lakeside Retreat @ Tim’s Ford!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Tullahoma, TN
  • Tims Ford Lake
    10 min walk
  • Tims Ford State Park
    3 min drive
  • Tim's Ford Marina
    9 min drive
  • Tullahoma, TN (THA-Tullahoma Regional)
    17 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Retreat @ Tim’s Ford!

Lovely lake cottage with a nostalgic summer camp aesthetic!
Welcome to Camp Porter at Tim’s Ford Lake and Holiday Landing Marina. Featuring 3 bedrooms, fully stocked kitchen, Keurig coffee station, dining area for 8 and upstairs entertainment loft with pull out sofa bed. Outstanding screened back porch with with private wooded views. Fireplace on porch with TV. The cottage features a 65” 4K TV, 55” 4K TV and 50” TV on the screened deck. GOLF CART included to take your group down to the Bluegill Grill and enjoy some “Dickel Drops” along with live entertainment on weekends! Fishing poles, fishing kayak, and ping pong table ready for your holiday fun! Boat parking space in driveway. Guests have full access to golf cart, kayak, fishing equipment, life vests and bicycles on site.

The space
Treehouse feel from cozy screened porch with fireplace. Upstairs loft includes 65” TV and pullout sofa bed. Private wooded lot behind cottage. Hiking and walking trails right out your back door with nearby community firepit. Everything in the house is brand new and ready for your enjoyment. Outdoor propane grill area and below deck patio area.

Holiday Landing Marina is a short 3 minute golf cart ride away featuring the Bluegill Grill restaurant featuring live music every Friday and Saturday. Boat rentals available at Holiday Landing and Nearby Lakeview Marina. Be sure to get some the best ice cream around at Lakeview! Tim’s Ford State Park is a quick 7 minute car ride and offers amazing walking trails, lake access, nature center, huge public swimming pool, volleyball courts, picnic area and is home to the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, Bear Trace. Be sure to bring your clubs!

Take a tour of the famous Jack Daniel’s home and distillery in nearby Lynchburg as it’s a 20 minute scenic TN country drive away! Be sure to plan a great lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s and tour downtown Lynchburg.

Tullahoma is an easy 17 minute car ride and offers an array of grocery stores and restaurants. You can also visit the town of Winchester for similar options. Dollar General is a super convenient 5 minutes from the property and has plenty to offer for your stay.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Tims Ford Lake. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 10 minutes by foot from Tims Ford Lake and a 3-minute drive from Tims Ford State Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Shannon Porter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (163 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Lakeside Family Fun Retreat
Lakeside Cottage W/wooded Views
Lakeside Family Fun Retreat! Tullahoma
Lakeside Family Fun Retreat! Private vacation home
Lakeside Family Fun Retreat! Private vacation home Tullahoma

Lakeside Retreat @ Tim’s Ford! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Locals
Shannon’s place was fantastic, as we stayed there just before our move out of the area. It’s comforting to know we’ll have a place back home when visiting in the future. Thankful for kind, accommodating hosts like Shannon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family summer vacation 2024
We had a great stay and the house had everything we needed. There were 8 of us and we fit comfortably. We rented a boat from Holiday Landing and enjoyed 1 day on the lake, fishing and boating. The kids enjoyed taking golf cart rides down the road and down to the lake. Access to a golf cart was a nice perk. Thank you for sharing your place! The Duniphan Family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location for the lake
The property was clean and had easy access to the lake. Fun little neighborhood. Enjoyed time with a few of the neighbors while we there as well. Has everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana F., Jerseyville, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Weekend Getaway
We took a family trip Memorial weekend to do the Jack Daniels distillery tour and spend time with family. This property was perfect for our family of 5 and Shannon was very responsive when we had questions. My daughter and her boyfriend enjoyed using the kayak on the lake and we all enjoyed a meal at the restaurant nearby at the marina. We would love to return to this lovely rental in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Stay
New and we’ll kept family home adjacent to the lake marina. Great home location for lake access and activities. Great facilities. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 men and a lake
Property and neighborhood was great and as advertised. Communication was first rate and the golf cart and the paved path to the lake and marina added a great flare. You are within 20 minutes to everything you would want to do as a tourist. Great- wifi, flat screen tvs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake cottage
My brother and I stayed at this adorable lake cottage. Everything in ad was as described. The Holiday Landing Marina was not what we expected, restaurant was closed for the season. We ended up renting a pontoon boat with our TN friends at Tims Ford Marina (slightly bigger and open) and was a short drive from cottage. We did not see any walking trails from the back yard (as it appeared on map). Other than that we had such a great time and very comfortable staying at this lake cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Camp Porter
Very nice home close to Marina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little house
Cute house. Had most of your necessities included. The house is not right on the lake but you can get to it with provided golf cart. Screened in porch was nice at night. Overall good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake life living
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was exactly as advertised and served as a wonderful place for us to hangout and spend quality time together after a day on the lake. Well appointed, great location and easy access to the marina via the complimentary golf cart and driving path. Check-in and check-out was a breeze and communication was excellent. We highly recommend this property and are all ready looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camp Porter was a great stay! We loved the deck (with bug netting) and the golf cart! Very clean, very new, very fast communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Great house, decorated so cute! Everything was there for an enjoyable and relaxing weekend stay. Highly recommend for a retreat near Tims Ford Lake. Golf cart was convenient to get down the hill to the marina. We look forward to returning when restaurant opens for the season!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, WOODWAY

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place for Family Trip
We stayed for Thanksgiving week at the Porter property and were quite pleased with the space and the quality of the interior. I looked at several properties from this area and was quite glad I chose the one because it is a new development and they are still building down the street. There was construction going on that would have been quite loud in other locations but we were not bothered at this particular property. It was cold and we were not able to use the water area but there were plenty of things in the golf shed that would have been fun to use in warmer weather. The golf cart does make the steep trip to the Marina easy. The interior was decorated very nicely and my kids loved the outdoor screened area with a fireplace and TV. Even though it was 40 and below, they were very warm by the fire. There were plenty of linens, nice fast washer and dryer and a dollar store about 6 miles away that stocks quite a bit. Two grocery stores--Krogers and Publix are about 20 minutes away. We loved the local Celtic Coffeehouse and the Water Chocolate. Other favorites were Freddies for wings and Piggies for barbeque. Tom's Ford State park was nice for hiking and free. We also went to the Old Stone State Park for a ranger hike (they offer all kinds of programs there). We also visited The Caverns (about 1 hour away) for a tour. This is a very nice location in the are and easy to drive to see a variety of things.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Super
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
It was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Is this property sits up on an idyllic road that runs beside Tom's Ford Lake. This beautiful home has all kinds of amazing amenities and and a back porch you do not want to leave. I If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway in the fall this is the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway!!
This house was perfect for us! Everything is brand new and the screened in porch is awesome! Got a lot of use out of the ping pong table on down times :)) The golf cart was a hit with our kiddos. We went off season but would definitely go back in the summer since it’s right by the marina!! And there is a shortcut to get there with the cart!! Some houses are still in construction (oct 2021) but it was not an issue at all. Neighborhood felt safe and family friendly. Rental process and check in/out were very easy and smooth! We would rent it again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Property was very clean and well maintained. Nicely decorated.. Had all the amenities. Close to Lynchburg. We attended the Jack Daniels World BBQ Championship. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darla T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely decorated / Owners easy to Communicate with
The house was very nicely decorated and comfortable! The owners were a delight to work with and responded to every question we had very quickly. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is a slice of perfection!
House is perfect! It had absolutely everything that we needed. Spotless, great use of space, family games, box fans for each bedroom, towels for the lake, and the ping pong table was a win for our teens. The neighborhood was safe, and families walked up and down the quiet street in the evenings. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place!
New, clean and comfortable. Quiet location. Great family layout. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
Highly recommend this lovely home. The furnishings are beautiful and comfortable. We all slept great and enjoyed being so close to the lake. Communication with the owner was easy and made us feel so welcome. This home has a 30A beach house type feel as soon as you walk in Would definitely stay again. Thanks Camp Porter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake getaway
We had a 3 day lake trip for my daughters 15th birthday with her 4 besties. They had the entire upstairs and we had the master. It was a great arrangement. The screened in porch is lovely. The golf cart is a huge plus. Shannon the property manager was so easy with which to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021