On river.At this Bluff City vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Worley's Cave and 9 miles (15 km) of Whitetop Creek Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Backyard Terror's Dinosaur Park and Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bristol Regional Medical Center - 24 min drive - 22.5 km
The Pinnacle - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Taco Bell - 17 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 16 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Pal's - 16 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS!
House sleeps 8 comfortably - Master bedroom with 2 queen beds and ensuite bath - Two additional bedrooms, each with 1 queen bed - Additional full size bath and 1/2 bath - Fully equipped kitchen with eating area - Family room comfortably seats all - Screened front porch with seating as well as back deck Four acres of property with parking for cars and boat trailers. Inside garage parking for three vehicles or several motorcycles . Public river access across the road. NOTE: Private river access requires walking steep downhill trail to shaded area. Travel at your own risk. Very secluded and worth the walk. Path posted No Trespassing....for our guests only. IMPORTANT FOR FISHING: We recommend the TVA Lake Info app for your phone. You can check daily water release schedule from South Holston Dam (10 miles upriver). Water release will take approx 3 hours to arrive in area in front of rental house. Between water releases, the river can be waded for fishing. We recommend children are always accompanied by an adult when at the river.
Property manager
Penny and John Maxwell
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Note from host: Smoking allowed outside. None on screened porch.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Spelunking 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
Garden
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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.
Note from host: Great for kids. River visits must be supervised
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
Note from host: Properties in close proximity so no parties/events
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Properties in close proximity so no parties/events For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Adjacent to South Holston River. Pet/smoke free! Great fishing! Close to BMS! Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 62 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
DANIEL G.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed over race weekend
This place has EVERYTHING anyone could ask for while visiting the area . John and Penny are the ultimate hosts. the kitchen , living room bedrooms and baths are all comfortable and well furnished for all your needs . Make this your first choice while visiting the area . We plan on staying again next time we attend the races .
DANIEL G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan and Jennifer
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Bristol race and Country Music museum!
Excellent!
Nathan and Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne M.
Sep 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Wonderful hosts and beautiful location!
Suzanne M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris D.
May 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!!!
We had a great time at this house. It had everything we needed and the owners were extremely nice. We would happily stay here again.
Chris D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dawn E.
Apr 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Very clean home, nice property. Sits on a very very steep driveway- great parking but don’t plan on pulling a trailer up the driveway - way to steep.
Dawn E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dorothy H.
Mar 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bluff City Rental
This property was perfect for our stay of 4 adults. Everything was as advertised. Penny reached out several times during our stay to be sure all was good.
The views from each room were lovely and the porches were perfect for drinking coffee.
We will definitely return to this lovely home.
Dorothy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hillary T.
Mar 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!!
We stayed here with some good friends for race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. The house was just perfect for our two families. There was plenty of room and it was well appointed. We enjoyed and fire in the fire pit the first night, where we met the neighbors dog. He was so sweet and we all wanted to take him home. The house is conveniently located near the track. The area is very quiet, which we loved. We will be back.
Hillary T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
John B.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location, great vies and great hosts!
The house was very clean, well stocked kitchen and have beautiful views. We loved it and will return. Great place to stay if you want to fish the South Holston.
John B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
ryan m.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Race vacation
We came down for the race to relax and to golf and did all three with comfort, the house is as pictured its quiet awesome veiws, we saw deer every evening had fires overall great experience.
ryan m.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alexa G., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay!
We stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. The house was big and clean. The land and location were beautiful. The neighbour has an adorable and friendly dog that my daughters loved playing with outside for hours. Will definitely come back again.
Alexa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shani A.
Jun 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thunder Nationals
Great location for the track. Well kept, great views and great neighborhood dogs!
Shani A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
John B.
Apr 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
As advertized!
This property lives up to the photographs. Clean, comfy and located in a beautiful area. We'll be back!
John B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy M.
Apr 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We were in town for the race at the speedway. The location was perfect and just far enough away to have space for all 8 of us. Great host. Highly recommend
Tracy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
Jan 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Beautiful, clean and spacious home! The host was very attentive and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again & recommend to friends!
Jessica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
Nov 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
What a great place to be with your family. The house was spacious and very nicely furnished. The host checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Loved the big kitchen and the views were incredible. Would highly recommend this house for a family getaway!
Julie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kerri K.
Oct 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Plenty of room and close to Bristol Speedway! Well stocked kitchen!
Kerri K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul D., Phoenix, AZ
Sep 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views
Had the pleasure of staying here over a BMS race weekend. Penny was easy to reach and communicative before and during the stay. The house is conveniently located (roughly 15 minutes to BMS with raceday traffic), was nicely equipped (including a snack basket!), and had everything we needed for our stay. WiFi was good enough to support a couple kids streaming with no issues. Would happily stay again.
Paul D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
john u.
Sep 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet home!
My sister-in-law and I decided we could live at this house. Warm inviting big quiet. The owner was always immediately answering our questions. Everything we needed was there. Hope to be back next year.
john u.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jesse S.
Sep 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house
Very clean, comfortable house with awesome views close the Bristol motor speedway.
Jesse S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Charles L.
Jul 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
In area for a wedding.
Had everything we needed. Beautiful area. Nice place. Loved being able to use the garage. No complaints at all.
Charles L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Danielle A.
Jul 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Country Stay
My family and I absolutely loved our stay at John and Penny's property. It was so spacious, so clean, and had everything we needed. Only 15 minutes to Bristol and 20 minutes to Holston Lake. The best part was the view from the screened in porch as we watched a storm pass through. We are very grateful that we found their place to stay!
Danielle A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Barbara S.
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding Trip
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and well maintained. The beds were very comfortable and Penny was great at checking on us. We enjoyed the view from the porch and one of our party even caught a trout. We would recommend this wonderful spot to others!
Barbara S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne O.
May 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Flyfishing vacation perfection in Tennessee
This is the second time we have stayed at Penny and John's lovely home on the banks of the South Holsten River in eastern Tennessee. The river is well-known for being full of trout and is considered one of the best flyfishing rivers east of the Mississippi. The home itself is spotless and spacious and up on a hill with views of the mountains beyond the river. My husband and I had a quiet, relaxing vacation fishing, reading, taking walks and roasting marshmallows under the stars. Be aware that the access to the river right across the road from the home is a bit of a steep climb, but there are other access points nearby and guides for the fisherman who wants to learn more about the river.
Jeanne O.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard E.
May 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
April 28 - May 1,2022
We had a guys trip to Bristol Motor Speedway. The host was great let us settle in early. The place was clean, spacious and very quiet. Really enjoyed our stay the place was perfect. I would highly recommend for anyone. Thanks