Title: The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake ![Smart TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/6c960a04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/314db7c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/8478c07b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/53a0fc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/978c9707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the picturesque Blue Water Bay community, The Refuge offers a serene lake house retreat. Unwind in the cozy loft with panoramic views of Center Hill Lake or gather around the fire pit on the expansive deck for s'mores and storytelling. With a pool table, community pool access, and opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking nearby. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire chalet 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 866248 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.026497,-85.81&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uh%7CzEnwvjO%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40SBS%40QBQ%40SBSBQBSBQDQBQDQDQBSDQFODQDQFQFODQFOFOFQFOHOFOHOFMHQHMHMHOHOJKHMJMHMJMJKHMLKHKLKJKJKJKLIJILKLGLKLGJILGLILGNGLGLELGNGLENELELCNENELCNCNCLANEN%3FLCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%3FNDL%40NBLBNBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNFLDLFLFNFJHLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHLJLFLJNHLHLFPHLFNHNFNFNHPFNFNDPFNDPFPDPDNDPDRDPBPDPBPDP%40RBPBRBRBP%40P%40RBR%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAR%3FRAPCRARAPCPCRCPCRAPEPCPERCPEPEPEPEPEPGNEPGPENGNGPINGPGLIPGLINGNILINKLGLKNILKLIJKLKJKLKJKLKJKJKHMJKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHKFOFMHMFMDOFMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40MBOBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOAOCMCOAOEMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOIMGMGMIKGMIMIMIMIKIMKKKKIKKMKIMMKIMKKKMIKKMIMKMIOIMIOIMIOGOIMGQIMGQGOGQGOEOGQGQEOEQGQEQCQEQEQCSEQCQCQCSCQASCQAQCSASAQAS%3FSAQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2oYmX9LDOedY7gKyQCMmSHNSoYE=) Smithville, TN #### What's nearby - Center Hill Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km - Smithville Golf Club - 17 min drive - 11.3 km - Joe L Evins Park - 17 min drive - 12.6 km - Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital - 18 min drive - 13.3 km - Caney Fork River - 22 min drive - 19.5 km #### Getting around - Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive - ‪Fiesta Jalisco - ‬19 min drive - ‪Kilgore's - ‬20 min drive - ‪Mercadito Chabelita - ‬17 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? > Onsite 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? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? 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