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The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake

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A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa set, a fireplace, and a large stone accent piece. - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)
A multi-story residential building with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and other houses. - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)
A covered balcony with a view of a lake and hills. - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, wooden cabinets, a red patterned rug, and a gray sofa with decorative pillows. - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)
A firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake

  • Welcome to The Refuge, our family’s quiet getaway perched above Center Hill Lake. It’s spacious, peaceful, and perfect for gathering with loved ones. We love mornings on the balcony and watching the water shimmer through the trees.

    – Bedroom 1: 1 King bed
    – Bedroom 2: 1 Twin-over-twin bunk bed
    – Bedroom 3: 1 King Bed
    – Bedroom 4: 1 King Bed
    – Bedroom 5: 2 Bunk beds
    – 3 full bathrooms & 1 half bath
    – Fresh linens and towels provided
    – Fully stocked kitchen with extras
    – Smart TV and pool table
    – Private deck with lake views
    – Gas fireplace + central heating & air
    – Washer and dryer in unit
    – Community pool access

    Local Highlights ~

    Things to Do
    – Appalachian Center for Craft – 20 min
    – Hurricane Marina – 23 min
    – Center Hill Dam Overlook – 34 min
    – Edgar Evins State Park – 36 min
    – Burgess Falls State Park – 37 min

    Coffee & Dining
    – The Retreat at Center Hill – 18 min
    – Twisted Oaks – 15 min
    – Fish Lipz Grill – 33 min
    – Foglight Foodhouse – 45 min

    We love starting the morning on the balcony with coffee and winding down in the hot tub under the stars.

    Guest Access
    – Self check-in with door code
    – Full access to entire home
    – Free driveway parking
    – Access to community pool
    – Lake access via nearby trail

    Other Notes
    – Not walkable to the lake
    – No pets allowed
    – No smoking or parties
    – Ladder required to access loft
    – Quiet hours begin at 10 PM

    FAQ

    ➤ Is there lake access?
    Yes, you can walk a short path to reach the lake, though it's not visible from the waterline.

    ➤ Is the pool private?
    The pool is part of the Blue Water Bay community and shared by guests and residents.

    ➤ What’s in the kitchen?
    You’ll find cookware, a blender and wine glasses.

    Meet the Host ❤︎
    As your host, my goal is to make your time here easy and enjoyable. I’m close by and always happy to answer questions or share my favorite local spots!

    – Holly

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About the area

Located in Smithville, this chalet is on a lake. Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area and Center Hill Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cotten's Marina and Cookeville Depot Museum. Cookeville Performing Arts Center and Defeated Creek Marina are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Smithville travel guide
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Smithville, TN

What's nearby

  • A rocky shoreline with a clear blue sky and distant green hills.
    Center Hill Lake
    1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • A waterfall cascading into a calm river surrounded by dense green foliage and rocky terrain.
    Caney Fork River
    24 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Smithville Golf Club
    18 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Joe L Evins Park
    18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Edgar Evins State Park
    29 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    17 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    17 min drive
  • Kilgore's
    20 min drive
  • Twisted Oaks
    21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is steps from Center Hill Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smithville Golf Club and Joe L Evins Park. Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital and Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.0

Wonderful

9.0

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8.6

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The Refuge was a fantastic long weekend getaway spot for our family. The house and amenities exceeded our expectations! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property capable of comfortably sleeping 12

We had a great stay in this property. The multiple decks and levels of this home allowed for easy "spacing" of kid groups that we had. All 12 of us had the space we needed and were very comfortable. The location is nestled away on the high hills/mountains of the area overlooking the lake and Hidden Harbor marina. Would definitely recommend the property as it is a great spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

"The Refuge" was beautiful and comfortable with plenty of open space for gathering. The deck areas were quite nice as well. The kitchen was well supplied with cooking implements as well as dishes, cups, glasses, and silverware. Plenty for larger groups. We thought the bedrooms were all comfortable and bathrooms were clean (except for cobwebs/spiderwebs -but that happens). Location-wise, the house does not have direct access to the lake (it is high above it) but you can drive to a couple options to launch a kayak. We used the community pool a lot and it was great. It's a hilly neighborhood - great if you love to walk/run and get your heartrate up! Overall, a very nice house and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property close to lake and community pool

This property is perfect for families or large groups. We have wide range of kids 18-4 years old. This house was perfect and so nice to be walking distance from pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

There were nine of us and we fit comfortably. House is settled in trees, no lake view. Nice community pool within walking distance. Sits on a very nice lake. Beautiful master suite and two lower level bedrooms. Other room in basement is accessed through one of the bedrooms. Overall is clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wasps, hornets, yellowjackets, and bugs everywhere hatching and dead inside the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good deal

The house was nice. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials. You need to bring additional dishwasher detergent. The loft was extremely hot and the ladder is straight up which was uncomfortable for the 12 year old. The parents weren’t feeling safe about him being there. The bunk bed area was nice but because it’s also the rec room, it wasn’t a good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Size indoors & outdoors was perfect for our group of 12. The house was clean & well supplied. It had a gas grill with a propane tank provided for our 4th of July cookout too! To nite the layout was a little odd as you had to walk through a king bedroom to get into bunk room. Although there was a door to the lower outdoor porch from the hallway and into the bunk room. So if you went outside you would not disturb those in the king room. One of the downstairs bathrooms was in the hallway for use of the king bedroom & the bedroom with two queens. It had a single sink. The other bathroom was in the bunk room and there was a double vanity in the entry floor master. The loft area had two single beds and was a very comfortable temperature even though TN was going through a heat wave. In order to cool the main lofted living/kitchen/dining areas to a comfortable level the air had to be turned down so the main floor master was pretty cool but we enjoy a cool bedroom at night so that was fine. The noise from walking and just talking at a normal level in the rooms carried throughout the home so with larger groups not the most ideal. However even with all of this we would still stay here again. The views were amazing, we were able to watch the fireworks from the back porches. The home had anything you needed and just a short walk down the road was a set of stairs (steep)to the lake where you could traverse the rocks to get into the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026