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Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, table tennis, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, table tennis, music library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina

"Hilltop Haven" was built in 2008 and is a premier lakehouse destination on Tennessee’s Center Hill Lake in Smithville. Located only fifteen minutes away from Sligo Marina, 75 minutes from downtown Nashville and an hour from the airport. At over 4,000 square feet, the spacious five bedroom, three full bath, two-story lakehouse is a quiet and secluded retreat located on a dead end cul-de-sac. Only two houses are on the street. It is the perfect destination for a family vacation, reunion or getaway with friends.

Recently decorated with comfortable, plush furniture, Hilltop Haven invites an afternoon on the deck with a 180-degree view of the lake or a lively day of jet skis and pontoon boat rides (available for rental at Sligo Marina). There is no better getaway for watching the famous autumnal Tennessee leaves change while relaxing in the hammock, sitting in the adirondack chairs around the firepit, or grilling out on the two story deck overlooking Center Hill Lake. Hilltop Haven has something for everyone. The surrounding view of trees and lake with the sounds of countless Tennessee birds can become the soundtrack to your most relaxing vacation yet. The front yard and surrounding area have seen kite-flying, frisbee games, and many short hikes for all levels of experience. There are two bikes available to explore.

At the heart of the house is a culinary foodies dream kitchen with brand new stainless appliances, including a Keurig and Vitamix. Seating for fourteen in the dining room and breakfast room. A large gas grill is located on the top deck, with sweeping views of Center Hill Lake, with seating for six at the table on the upper deck. The house sleeps eighteen including two bunk beds, a fold out sofa, located in the fifth bedroom/playroom and two Queen inflatable air mattresses. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located on the main floor and two bedrooms and one bathroom are on the first floor. Flatscreens and Apple TVs (use your own login for netflix, hulu and amazon) are in the living room, den, playroom and master bedroom. We do not have cable TV. SONOS sound system keeps music streaming throughout the home, and wireless internet keeps you connected in every room. Wood burning fireplaces (wood provided) are located in the living room and master bedroom. Oversized washer and dryer and an ice maker are in the laundry room. Beach towels and a cooler are provided for your day on the lake. Two extra fridges are in the garage to store your drinks and food.

Just a short drive away through some of Tennessee’s most beautiful countryside is the famed and award-winning Foglight restaurant located on the Caney Fork River. Dollar General Grocery Store is only ten minutes away on Highway 70. Center Hill Lake is calling your name. We hope to welcome you at Hilltop Haven soon! Please note we have security cameras on the outside of the house for your protection. Check out our Instagram @hilltophavenlakehouse.

Close to Smithville, TN, Cookeville, TN, Watertown, TN, Rock Island, Sligo Marina, Four Seasons Marina, Hurricane Marina, Rock Island, TN and Sparta, TN.

Keywords: Hilltop House, Lake House, Center Hill Lake, Smithville, Sligo Marina, Rock Island, Sparta, Watertown, Cookeville, Tennessee, Hurricane Marina, Sparta, Tennessee, Lake, Four Seasons Marina, Nashville.

Property manager

Marcie Allen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $1000 penalty for smoking inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hilltop Haven on Center Hill Lake Close to Sligo Marina Sparta

About the neighborhood

Map
Sparta, TN

What's nearby

  • Center Hill Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caney Fork River - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital - 24 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Smithville Golf Club - 25 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area - 37 min drive - 30.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Webb's Pharmacy, Gifts, & Soda Fountain - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hillcrest Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bumpers Drive In - ‬14 min drive
  • Arby's

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina located?

This family-friendly Sparta vacation home is located on a lake, just steps from Center Hill Lake and Caney Fork River. Smithville Golf Club and Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hill Haven Center Hill lake near Sligo Marina Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Everything was as described and perfect for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had several people who were competing in Wakefest, this place was great! Plenty of room and things for the kids to do like board games and such. Beautiful views as well! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay and Marcy was very accommodating and helpful when trying to decide logistics for our weekend! Very quite and secluded home with lake view and you can’t forget about the sweetest neighborhood watch dogs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Beautiful home with gorgeous views. The home has everything and then some that you would need. Close location to Sligo Marina. Looking forward to staying here again! .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We had a great time at center hill lake. Marcie is super fast at response to questions and is super friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

Our group of friends thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hilltop Haven. The house was spacious and comfortable with beautiful decor and everything that we needed to make our stay feel like home. A special thank you to Marcie for being so responsive and helpful to anything we needed. Thanks for opening your home to us and looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10

The house is a wonderful place to stay for family gatherings. It is inviting and cozy. The lake view is spectacular, and the property is mostly private and incredibly peaceful. My only negative comment was, in the description states that Center Hill Lake is a 1 minute walk. To me, that sounds like we could take a trail or a pathway to the lake but that is not the case. There is no lake access. Nevertheless, it is a great place to vacation! Marcy was very responsive and accommodating and everything went very smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful home, very clean. 10 miles off the main road. Backyard has a drop off. Would not advise for small children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Overall a great experience, great communication from the property Manager, she was flexible on check in/out times, which we appreciated. The home is large and welcoming. Property description is accurate. Home is in a VERY remote location, driving to property at night can be very intimidating if not use to TN driving, as we were visiting from FL. We had wi-fi speed issues when more than 3 people connected. Also, backyard is very steep with drop off, not noticeable from pics. Parents with straying young ones will definitely need to look over them closely. Thank you for letting us spend Thanksgiving in your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Our family had plenty of space to eat, sleep, and play at this property. The kids enjoyed playing ultimate frisbee and bike riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

The house was clean and secluded for our family get away. The views were the best part! We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

A+++ on absolutely everything. Location, cleanliness, view, easy to get to, accuracy of listing, everything was spot on. Our group has stayed at Center Hill yearly for quite some time and this property is by far the best one we’ve ever stayed at. Perfect for larger groups needing plenty of space. Also a perfect spot for groups bringing in boats because of the location and parking situation. The host was timely with responses to any of our needs and made it such a painless experience with check in and check out (even neighbors were friendly). Would definitely come and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

House was nice and clean, plenty of space for 8 people, owner was nice and helpful. House was 30 minute drive from Smithville, a little more than we expected, but still okay. Bottom of stairs into lower level was a little tricky, just something to be aware of. There was an extra step that fooled a couple of people. Fire pit was nice, had marshmallow roast. Will likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We had 8 adults stay here for 2 nights to spend the days out on the lake. About 15/20 minutes to Sligo marina to launch. House was super clean and spacious, had everything we needed to cook in the kitchen one night and grill the other. Great view of the water from the large balcony. Internet worked great and had sound machines in every bedroom which was one of lots of little things the house had which made it a great stay! Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Our retreat was absolutely amazing. The house was wonderful and we will be back for sure!!! xoxox, Angela Bellar
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10

The owner was wonderful. The house was spotless. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

The place and the accommodation made our trip one of the most memorable family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

Awesome time great view and beautiful home. Had everything we needed to stay the week and visit family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

This is an incredibly beautiful, comfortable, very private home. Marcie was a great host - communications were timely and thorough. Kitchen well stocked. Back yard firepit was our favorite gathering place during the cool fall nights. Neighbors dogs were sooooo sweet as were the human neighbors!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

We all absolutely loved this home. It was warm and inviting with amazing views, comfortable beds, everything we could ask for!!! Would recommend to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10

Great house, the kitchen and living room has all the supplies and accessories you could need. With plenty of bedrooms and living space, it's perfect for a larger group. The house doesn't have water access but there is a great view of Center Hill Lake off the back 2-story deck. The location is very private/somewhat remote but has beautiful nature and is close enough to a few marinas and gas station, etc. Would definitely rent this house again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Loved the property! Very clean and spacious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Very nice accommodations and plenty of room for family. We were in town for a wedding. The only drawback was the long drive into Cookville for wedding events---But the distance was in no way a negative rating for the accommodations. Loved the nights and early mornings out on the deck(s). Made a new friend--EllieMae [you will too when you stay here :-) ].
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

The house was perfect for our group. Spacious, well stocked, and clean. Marci was great with communication and answering any questions in a timely fashion. We enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

The property is hands down one of the best I've stayed in after more than a decade of renting homes on VRBO. So much space. The beds were comfortable. Tons of items - cooler, glasses galore, pots and pans, extra fridge, ice maker, candles, etc. The vista is gorgeous. It is remote - took us a full 15 minutes to get back to the property from Highway 70 - which made going anywhere from the property a bit of a hike. But it is well worth it. We rented a pontoon from the Sligo marina nearby which was amazing, did a hike at the falls an hour away, hit Uncle Nearest distillery and got some hot Nashville chicken in Murph. My wife wants to come back with the adult children and do the vacation with the family! I do too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021