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Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine

Vacation home in Mascot with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Turtle Rock Retreat is a family home turned vacation getaway with roots in the mining industry. This charming retreat offers cable and internet access, an assortment of DVDs and books to unwind with, or step outside onto seven acres to connect with nature.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine

Turtle Rock Retreat began its life as the lodging for the head of the mine run by the Holston Zinc Company. Most reports agree the town of Mascot was named as an acronym of "Mining and Smelting Company of Tennessee."

The house was given to my grandfather in 1967 who moved there with his family when he became lead engineer at the mine. My grandparents eventually sold the home to my parents. In the years since my sister and her husband lived there for a time, and it hosted my wedding (one of many family weddings since 1967).

The house has cable and internet access, as well as an assortment of DVDs and many books. We hope you will spend much of your time outside, walking the seven acres, visiting the Smokies, or taking advantage of the ever increasing cultural activities available in nearby Knoxville.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine House
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine Mascot
Turtle Rock Retreat Old Home Head Holston Zinc Mine

About the neighborhood

Map
TN, Mascot

What's nearby

  • Mascot Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Knoxville Convention Center - 19 min drive - 27.9 km
  • University of Tennessee - 20 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Neyland Stadium - 20 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Thompson–Boling Arena - 21 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1 km) from Mascot Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Knoxville Livestock Center and Monday Island. Skaggston Community Park and McBee Ferry Landing Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Turtle Rock Retreat - Old home of the head of the Holston Zinc Mine Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E S.

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

Great place to stay

Property managers are great to work with. The house was very clean. We had a great stay. We would definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 27 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Good stay

Host worked with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Get Together!

This was our Thanksgiving "away" from home. The house worked perfect for this - The downstairs provides lots of open space where everyone can spread out, yet still be together. We took advantage of the fireplace, had room for games (sometimes multiple games going). The kitchen is huge with lots of counter space, able to accommodate our feast!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Justin M.

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

Weekend Stay

We were in Knoxville for our son's graduation and stayed for two nights. We lost power due to a downed limb from all the rain but the owner took care of calling the local utility and we had a utility truck there and power back on within an hour or so.

8/10 Good

David S.

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

Family vacation over Labor Day weekend

The property was clean and historical and was big enough to accomadate everyone. We really enjoyed having coffee on the wrap around porch in the mornings.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Very cool house, plenty of space for everyone.

Tons of room for everyone, the surrounding area was beautiful. Not too far from Knoxville at all. Would definitely go back with lots of family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018