Choose a stay around the view
You do not have to fill every hour on the water to enjoy a lake getaway. Spend part of your visit at the property, where the dome’s transparent panels and outdoor spaces keep the landscape close. The hot tub and sauna offer a different way to spend an afternoon between outings.
Pates Ford Marina, one mile away
Pates Ford Marina is the nearby public marina, one mile from Nestled Inn. Plan your lake outing around the marina and confirm current parking, launch arrangements and any rental availability directly with the operator. The marina gives you a nearby starting point for a lake day while your dome stay offers a private place to return to.
Build your day around one activity
For a boating or paddling day, settle the rental and meeting arrangements first, then plan your other stops around them. For fishing, check the current requirements for your outing. Weather and water conditions can affect your day, so keep a land-based option in mind.
Return to a comfortable base
In-dome laundry helps with packing for several days outside, and the rainfall shower offers a comfortable reset when you return. Explore the dome and its amenities to see how the space fits the kind of stay you have in mind.
Mix a lake day with a local outing
Give a second day a different pace: a visit around Smithville or a waterfall outing at Rock Island. Our things-to-do guide helps you choose between time on the water, a walk outdoors and an evening at the dome.
Approximate driving times to Nestled Inn
Nashville: 1 hour 30 minutes; Knoxville: 1 hour 15 minutes; Chattanooga: 1 hour 45 minutes. These are the hosts’ estimates; allow for your departure point, route and traffic. Check current directions before traveling. Smithville is on Central Time.