Summary:
This beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bath cottage, overlooking one of God's most gorgeous lakes, nestled among the rolling Tennessee hills, will make a perfect retreat for you and your family and friends! The views of the lake, especially the brilliant sunsets, will simply astonish you. There are three levels of decks or patios that look out over the lake and are perfectly situated to enjoy the sunsets. (hence the name WestView Cottage) Westview Cottage offers a small playground outside for the kids and a hot tub for the adults and a full size shuffleboard court for all ages. Trust me, you will have a blast playing right around the house! We hope you will instantly feel at peace and relaxed as soon as you enter the front door into the open floor plan of the living room. The kitchen is fully stocked and ready for great family time around meals. We have provided all cookware, serving ware, plates, utensils and glasses. The kitchen has newer appliances but does not have a dishwasher. There is a good size sink and we provide plenty of dish soap. There are four bedroom suites with connected private bathrooms as well as a bunk room with an additional bathroom nearby. The Upper Master is located on the top floor with a king size bed, a private deck and a whirlpool tub in a spacious bathroom. The first main level suite has a king size bed with a double bed on a bunk above. Another main level suite has a queen size bed with two twin bunks above. The third main level suite has a full size bed with an additional full size Murphy bed. The main level family room also has a sleeper sofa as well. There is one bunk room with 5 twin beds and a queen size bed on the lower level. The lower level recreation room also has a pull out sofa. There are plenty of family games in the coffee table chest in the main level family room and a foosball table, and a multi-cade arcade game in the lower level recreation room. The recreation room also has a large TV with plenty of dvd movies, a game console, and an apple TV. (NOTE: This is the only TV in the house and there is no cable service, but I promise, you will not miss it because there is so much to do and see!) There is WiFi at the house! The lower level also has a wet bar with an ice maker and a laundry room. I promise you will throughly enjoy the Westview Experience and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Guest Access:
The entire property and house is open for your use except for the locked "owners closets" and "owners shed".
The Neighborhood:
The Westview Cottage Experience on Center Hill Lake offers more than you can possibly fit into one trip, so plan to come back often! There are several breathtaking waterfalls within an hours drive, three state parks in the area, several recreation areas, and more hiking trails than you can possibly count! Just around the corner you can rent jet skis, pontoon boats and ski boats to enjoy on the lake or you can rent a canoe or kayak to enjoy on the river. Bring your own boat and launch at Hurricane Marina, just one mile away. Bring your own canoe, kayak, or paddle board and launch them into the lake just below the house down our private lake trail or fish on the rocks just below the house or bring your camp chair and just sit on the rocks beside the lake and enjoy the sun and swimming! (Note: There is no private dock at Westview Cottage. The Army Corp of Engineers that manages Centerhill Lake does not allow private docks. The trade off is one of the most beautiful and pristine shorelines that you could imagine!) There is some of the best fishing found anywhere in the U.S., both on the lake or just below the Dam on the Caney Fork River, known for its trout fishing. There are antique stores, wineries, beautiful golf courses, local festivals, arts and educational facilities, horseback riding, fun local restaurants and much, much more! All of this is within several minutes drive or walk, that is, if you want to leave the relaxation of Westview Cottage itself! Click on the recommendations and events links provided on this site for more details on all of the fun and attractions.
Local area:
DeKalb County, Tennessee is located in central middle Tennessee on the Highland Rim, a beautiful part of rural Tennessee made up of lush green forests and hills, crystal clear streams and a beautiful pristine lake. DeKalb County is the home of Center Hill Lake, a 64 mile long reservoir with 415 miles of largely undeveloped shoreline and 18,200 acres of deep, pure water – the ideal habitat for many species of fish. The lake offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities including boating, fishing, water-skiing, camping, picnicking, hiking and swimming. Additional attractions located on the lake are Edgar Evins State Park and Center Hill Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the dam on the Caney Fork River in 1949, and the Corps still owns and maintains the entire area.This is the same time period that Westview Cottage was built.
In addition, there is an abundant supply of wildlife that not only adds to the natural beauty of DeKalb County, but is also favored by sportsmen during the many diverse hunting seasons available.
Smithville, Tennessee, the county seat of DeKalb County, Tennessee, is world renowned for its annual Fiddlers' Jamboree and Craft Festival, held on the first weekend in July. The Fiddlers' Jamboree is a two-day festival of pure Appalachian crafts, music and dance, and contestants from all over the United States come to participate in the fun. The small town of 4,000 swells to nearly 80,000 over the two days, and an atmosphere of fellowship and fun surrounds the festivities. One of the chief agricultural products produced in DeKalb County is the nursery stock used for landscaping. In fact, DeKalb County is widely known as The Nursery Capital of the World!
Getting Around:
Westview Cottage is located near the end of a one mile long single lane drive. Please drive carefully and go slowly. Meeting other vehicles and wildlife are a good possibility. There is enough parking on the driveway for at least 5 vehicles. There is parking on the lane above the drive for two additional vehicles. Special Note: If you are pulling a boat trailer or trailer of any type you will want to park it at the nearby Hurricane marina (where there is plenty of trailer parking) before turning onto Hurricane lane where Westview Cottage is located. Turning a trailer around on Hurricane Lane is difficult! Also, please obey any no parking signs posted around the neighbors homes. Enjoy!
