Title: The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake ![Smart TV, fireplace, offices - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/6c960a04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, offices - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/978c9707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/314db7c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/8478c07b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake (Smithville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105690000/105681100/105681032/53a0fc59.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. ## Reviews 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 - ‪Fiesta Jalisco - ‬19 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive - ‪F.Z. Webb & Sons Pharmacy Smithville - ‬17 min drive - ‪Kilgore's - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake have a pool? ### Is The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake? ### What time is check-out at The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Refuge Overlooking Center Hill Lake Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darrin P. Sep 16, 2024 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! ##### Darrin P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela D. Jun 22, 2025 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. ##### Michaela D. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda W. Jul 5, 2025 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. ##### Brenda W. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. Jul 7, 2024 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. ##### Matthew H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Connie C. Jul 16, 2025 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 ##### Connie C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy C. Aug 14, 2024 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. ##### Sandy C. 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