Everyone knows that the top reason that you buy a lake house is for the view and for the lake; boating, fishing, skiing, it all happens on the water. However, with our many beautiful lakes and homes, it’s important to be clear on what your priorities are when searching for lake communities. From recreational pursuits to fitness regimes and from outdoor fun to social events, our East Tennessee Lake communities are unsurpassed in its quality-of-life amenities. That’s why it’s important to recognize what you can look for them when deciding on what where you want to purchase your dream lake house!
Restaurants and Country Clubs
One of the best parts of lake life is enjoying a meal and drink by the lakeside and taking in the view while you do it. Sometimes you don’t have the time or desire to cook at home so a nice easy boat trip down to the community restaurant and hangout can be a great way to take a break and relax with the family! Make sure to check out what all goes on at these restaurants and what the menus are like; some have good food and drinks, trivia nights and other activities such as Tellico Village Yacht Club which hosts a live band every Friday night for Tiki Friday!
Golf Course
Nothing says “break” like taking a day to enjoy a nice golf outing! You can enjoy this activity whether you’re an experienced golfer or just enjoy time with your friends and family out on the green. Many lakefront communities have well up kept courses such as Rarity Bay. The 150-acre, par 72 course was designed by D.J. DeVictor and Peter Langham and has stunning backdrop of Tellico Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains!
Swimming Pool
Not everyone enjoys swimming in lake water, but if your community has a really nice pool you can take your family to a nice day at the pool and enjoy some quality swimming time. Some communities have both an indoor and outdoor pool, and Olympic swimming lanes. If you and family enjoy the water, make sure to check out communities with quality pools that you can use when you’re not out on the lake!
Walking Trails
Some communities offer well maintained hiking trails within the community that lead to stunning lake views. For the truly serious hikers, East Tennessee presents some of the best hiking in the country. Great Smoky Mountain National Park is 45 minutes from the Tellico Village and offers hiking experiences for the novice to veteran hiker.
Fitness Centers and exercise courts
And last but not least make sure your community has some type of center or court to get in some exercise and fun with your friends and family. If you want a break away from the water but still want to be outside, you can use your time to go play tennis or pickleball to burn away some stress before heading back out on the water.
Make sure to talk to your family about what other amenities you may need or enjoy as another activity to do when you visit your lake house. Different lake communities across East Tennessee have different amenities so make sure to talk it over with your lakefront specialist before making a decision. And remember Life is Short – Buy the Lake House!
CLICK HERE to read about why our featured community Rarity Bay is described by some of its residents as a “Perpetual adult summer camp,”. An award–winning gated lakefront community that combines waterfront living with mountain views and amenities that include a country club, championship golf course, tennis facilities, fitness center, swimming pool, community docks, horseback riding, hiking trails, and more.