One of the finest views you will find of The Smokies is visible from Rarity Bay. On the list of community attributes: championship golf, tennis, equestrian, swimming pool, fine dining and even Fido has his own doggie park at one of the prettiest Tennessee golf communities. Located in the foothills of Eastern Tennessee, the 960 acre lakefront neighborhood is surrounded by 10 miles of shoreline on 16,000 acre Tellico Lake. Buyers searching waterfront retirement communities will find many of the homes at Rarity Bay have private boat docks on the lake. Tellico Lake is one of the least polluted federally protected Tennessee lakes in the United States and the lake level only fluctuates about six feet in depth during the winter months which is great for homes with boat docks.

RARITY BAY AMENITIES

  • 24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance
  • 18 Hole Championship Golf Course designed by D.J.VeVictor and Peter Langham
  • Golf Clubhouse with Dining
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool & 2 Tennis Courts
  • 4 Pickleball Courts
  • White Stables Equestrian Center
  • Walking Trails
  • Dog Park

Tellico Lake was named 'Best Eastern Tennessee Lake' by Boating Life Magazine. Winters are mild and summers cooled by the breezes rolling off The Smokies. 75% of the land around the lake is undeveloped and protected preserving its natural beauty. Reasonably close to Knoxville are big city modern conveniences and collegiate sports. Important to Baby Boomers relocating to Tennessee, it's easy to find headline entertainment, lifelong learning courses, brand name shopping and award winning medical care in Knoxville.

More than 50 social clubs are active at Rarity Bay providing residents plenty of opportunities to meet new friends and socialize; social clubs such as Dinner for Eight and the Rarity Bay Women's Club. Despite Rarity Communities' hard times of the past, a bond has been cemented among the members at one of the friendliest waterfront retirement communities in Tennessee and it's impressive.

The 18 hole golf course at Rarity Bay was designed by D.J. VeVictor and Peter Langham and has gentle rolling hills, stellar mountain views and interesting elevation fluctations on the course. Golf, tennis, fitness, a swimming pool and miles of hiking trails are inside the gates of Rarity Bay providing activities for residents to stay fit and enjoy life. Rarity Bay is also has an equestrian center providing boarding, horse pastures and trail rides to club members. Horse camps, barrel races and horse shows take place throughout the year.

There is hardly a need to leave Rarity Bay, whether you choose to live at Tennessee golf communities year round or as a second home. When the sun begins to set, make your way over to the Rarity Bay Clubhouse for a delicious dining experience. We had the pleasure of dining at the club and enjoying their smoked Prime Rib which was excellent. Prices at the Rarity Bay golf club are reasonable for lunch and dinner. 

Located on one of the most beautiful Tennessee lakes facing The Smokies, to us, Rarity Bay is more relaxing than living in Knoxville. 1,600 homes are planned with approximately 450 homes built to date. Lots for sale are available in the $30k's, Rarity Bay condos for sale can be found in the mid $100k's, villas in the mid $300k's and single family homes for sale at Rarity Bay start in the mid $500k's. Rarity Bay approved builders include Greystone Construction, Heartwood Homes and Providence Builders.  All of these custom home builders are ready to make relocating to Tennessee as seemless as possible.

 

Amenities

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Golf
Equestrian
Clubhouse
Tennis
Pickleball
Community Pool
Fitness Center
On-site Dining
Social Event Calendar / Activities Director
Fishing
Dog Park

Rarity Bay Reviews

4.7 / 5 (288 reviews)
"It is beautiful, abundance of nature, quiet and safe! Almost hate to share it!"
-- Trish, Resident
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"Rarity Bay is located on a peninsula the juts out into Lake Tellico. It is the most beautiful location I've come across in my over 60 years of living in Tennessee. The people are from every part of the United States. It is a friendly, caring community. I have lived here for over 15 years and plan to stay as long as my health allows. "
-- Sandra, Resident
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4.7 / 5
"This is probably the most caring community I have ever seen. Not only do we care about each other, but we care about those living in the communities surrounding us. The level of volunteerism is amazing. We have an awesome well trained and super responsive group of First Responders. I know they have been responsible more than once for saving a life in our community. We also have an amazing amount of creative talent, from music, to art, to crafts, to general and inclusive socializing. No new comer to our community is allowed not to feel welcomed and invited to become an integral part of the community in whatever way they should like, given the multitude of opportunities for interaction with others living here. And finally, how can you not be happy when you wake up every morning to the beautiful mountain and lake views that abound. As a fairly serious photographer, I know that there are few places I could live that offer me the day to day opportunity to catch beauty with my camera."
-- Betty , Resident
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4.4 / 5
"Great climate, no state income tax, close to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, development has golf, water sports, club house and an equestrian center. More than enough stuff going on to make each day enjoyable! "
-- Tom, Resident
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4.4 / 5
"Having lived here for almost 14 years, I have a good perspective of the community and those people who have made ours one of the most friendly and caring communities. I have never seen before the outpouring of physical presence and emotional support when circumstances warrant. Rarity Bay and its residences are truly special."
-- Kenneth (Ken), Resident
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4.4 / 5